Willow B: Women in Prison
| Willow B: Women in Prison | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Teleplay by | Gerry Day |
| Directed by | Jeff Bleckner |
| Starring | Elizabeth Hartman Ruth Roman Virginia Capers Carol Lynley Sally Kirkland Debra Clinger Trisha Noble |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Michael Filerman |
| Production company | Lorimar |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | June 29, 1980 |
| Related | |
| Prison Wentworth | |
Willow B: Women in Prison (also known as A Matter of Survival) is a 1980 television pilot[1][2][3] starring Elizabeth Hartman, Debra Clinger, Trisha Noble, Sally Kirkland and Ruth Roman as Sergeant Pritchard, a sadistic prison guard.[1][4][5][6] The pilot was produced by Michael Filerman.[7]
Plot
[edit]A formerly rich socialite is convicted of driving under the influence and vehicular manslaughter and now spends her life in a frightening section of the El Camino Women's Detention Center.
Spinoff
[edit]Willow B: Women in Prison was a spinoff for an unproduced American version of Prison, an Australian television series.[1]
Critical reception
[edit]The Washington Post wrote "Whoooo -- hot stuff! ABC, which has always had sleaze at the bottom of its heart, unloads an unsold serial pilot Sunday night called "Willow B: Women in Prison" that makes "Dallas" look like "Little House on the Prairie.""[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Shales, Tom (June 27, 1980). "Waxing Sleazy in the Slammer". The Washington Post.
- ^ "Complete Television Guide With Weekly Movies, Sports". The Western Star. Lebanon, Ohio. June 25, 1980. p. 8C.
- ^ "Television Scene". Indianapolis Recorder. Indianapolis, Marion County. 28 June 1980. p. 13.
- ^ ":Willow B: Women in Prison". Turner Classic Movies.
- ^ "Elizabeth Hartman Appearing In 'Willow B: Women In Prison'". Getty Images. 1980.
- ^ "Debra Clinger, Trisha Noble Appearing In 'Willow B: Women In Prison'". Getty Images. 1980.
- ^ The Deadline Team (February 1, 2014). "R.I.P. Producer Michael Filerman". Deadline Hollywood. Yahoo.
External links
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