SEASON 1

Though it was produced by nighttime-soap impresario Aaron Spelling, HOTEL hewed closer to the gentle storylines of LOVE BOAT than the familial machinations of DYNASTY. Based on the novel by Arthur Hailey, the guest-star-happy show followed the sometimes seedy goings-on at the luxurious Fairmont Hotel, stationed in San Francisco's tony Nob Hill neighborhood. Helping serve, protect, and even battle its guests were hotel owner Victoria Cabot (Anne Baxter), general manager Peter McDermott (James Brolin), sunny PR director Mark Danning (Shea Farrell), and others. This collection presents the show's complete first season.