Flamingo Road (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 1981, Flamingo Road is a soap and drama series.
What it’s about. Flamingo Road is an American prime time soap opera that aired on NBC. It was first seen as a TV movie on May 12, 1980, and as a series on January 6, 1981, after a rebroadcast of the pilot on December 30, 1980. The show is based on the 1949 movie starring Joan Crawford, which is, in turn, based on the novel by Robert Wilder. Flamingo Road was created to compete against CBS's Dallas and Knots Landing, nighttime dramas that were inspired by the daily afternoon soap operas that had been a staple of TV for years. The character of Constance Weldon ranked at #16 on E!'s list of The 50 Most Wicked Women in Primetime.
Who’s in it. Flamingo Road stars John Beck as Sam Curtis, Woody Brown as Skipper Weldon, Howard Duff as Titus Semple and Morgan Fairchild as Constance Carlyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Flamingo Road has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flamingo Road page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flamingo Road tend to enjoy Yo soy Betty, la fea, La hija del Mariachi, Brazil Avenue and El Señor de los Cielos.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flamingo Road (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flamingo Road change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flamingo Road worth watching?
- Flamingo Road holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy soap and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flamingo Road?
- Flamingo Road stars John Beck, Woody Brown, Howard Duff, Morgan Fairchild and Mark Harmon.
- When was Flamingo Road released?
- Flamingo Road was released in 1981.