Paper Dolls 1984
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 23, 1984
- Format
- 1 season · 14 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~11.7 hours (50 min/ep)
- Created By
- Leah Markus, Jennifer Miller
- Network
- ABC
What is Paper Dolls?
Paper Dolls is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Soap, Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 14
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 23, 1984
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Soap, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10
- Format
- 1 season · 14 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ABC
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 14 episodes and an average 50-minute runtime.
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Paper Dolls is a television series first released in 1984. Catalogued under Soap, Drama. Produced and broadcast by ABC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 14 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A high‑stakes fashion soap uncovers power struggles in New York’s runway world.”
- Set inside the glamorous fashion industry
- Features early performances by notable actors
- Shows classic 1980s prime‑time soap drama
- Cancelled after 14 episodes, leaving storylines unresolved
- Ratings struggled despite positive reviews
Watch it if you enjoy vintage soap operas set against a fashion backdrop.
The series contains adult drama and industry intrigue, suitable for mature audiences.
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How many episodes were produced?
Paper Dolls aired for 14 episodes.
When did the series originally air?
It ran on ABC from September 23 to December 25, 1984.
What is the basic premise?
It follows a top modeling agency owner, conflicts with a cosmetics‑tycoon family, and two teenage models in New York’s fashion world.
Is the show based on earlier material?
Yes, it was based on a 1982 television film of the same name.
Why did the series end after one season?
The show suffered low ratings and was cancelled midway through its first season.
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