Mount Royal

1988 · Drama, Soap · 1 Season · 16 Episodes · 3.3

In what's considered Canada's answer to DYNASTY, the fabulous Valeur family reside in an upscale Montreal neighbourhood. Within are patriarch Andre, a successful businessman; his socialite wife Katherine, disillusioned with her situation; and their three children, reporter Danielle, model Stéphanie, and playboy Rob.

Episodes

E11. The Ties That Bind95m · 1988-01-03André's hard-driving business tactics contribute to his brother's fatal heart attack. Rob is torn between his responsibilities to VALCO and his new nightclub. Stéphanie finds a model's life tougher than she expected.E22. A Question of Honour47m · 1988-01-04André steps in to handle the fallout after his nephew Roland botches the handling of a toxic gas leak at a VALCO plant, endangering a nearby First Nation reserve. Katherine forces Danielle to deal with a former lover who has developed serious mental problems.E33. The Best of Intentions47m · 1988-01-11Rob attempts to persuade his old lover to leave a Paris terrorist organization while Danielle is offered a job as a correspondent for a U.S. television network.E44. The Truth of the Matter47m · 1988-01-18Danielle is wooed by a charming conman who sues her for breach of promise after she rejects him. Stéphanie is asked to return to her old dance company, much to Katherine's disappointment.E55. Fashion Statement47m · 1988-02-01Stéphanie is seemingly kidnapped by an animal rights organization during her fashion show, but when the fake stunt turns real and André's efforts to pressure the French police fail, it's up to Stéphanie to engineer her own escape.E66. Best Laid Plans46m · 1988-03-01Danielle is torn when she discovers a politician she admires has had an affair with a young boy. André realizes he must risk destroying a friendship to save an old friend's company while Katherine, ironically, develops a closer relationship with the wife of André's friend.E77. Decisions47m · 1988-03-08Katherine flies to Paris to help Stéphanie make a decision about her new pregnancy. Rob witnesses an underworld murder, which leads to shocking revelations about his business partner. André meets with a priest whose church VALCO plans to demolish.E88. Cries in the Night46m · 1988-03-15Rob becomes involved with a Haitian refugee with trauma in her past. Katherine suspects the administrator of her human rights organization of stealing funds. In France, Stéphanie deals with an unwelcome houseguest.E99. Succession Duties47m · 1988-03-22Everyone wants to celebrate André's 50th except for André, who occupies himself with the purchase of a highly coveted oil company.E1010. Lighting a Fire47m · 1988-03-29Danielle becomes involved with a professor-turned-carpenter who brings his 2-year-old baby to live with them without the mother's knowledge. Meanwhile, Rob has a problem when a fading rockabilly star decides to stage a sit-in at Le Purgatoire to get this tour dates back E1111. Rules of the Game47m · 1988-04-19André comes up with a plan when the union manipulates both him and the workers during a labor dispute. Danielle tries to find a way to help Rob out of paying a local gangster "protection money." Stéphanie teases Kelly about her new job as a spokesperson for condoms.E1212. Still Life47m · 1988-04-26Danielle's story about private collectors corrupting the art market takes a hit when she learns her own father is part of the game.E1313. Passages47m · 1988-05-03André decides to let Rob handle some business with a French shipping company, but Rob quickly finds himself blackmailed by the owner and turns to Danielle for help. Katherine visits two old artist friends in Paris, one of whom is dying, and reveals some stories from her past.E1414. Royal Wedding47m · 1988-05-10André decides to stay behind to take care of some business when the rest of the family attends the wedding of the son of an old friend.E1515. Hello Stranger47m · 1988-05-17Roland recognizes Solange's capability, Kelly takes interest in a battered child living next door and André throws the whole family out of balance.E1616. Reunion47m · 1988-05-24When Stéphanie uses a video camera to capture testimonials from the family during a reunion, she reveals deep secrets about each of her relatives.

Cast

Patrick Bauchau

Patrick Bauchau

Katherine Valeur

Catherine Colvey

Catherine Colvey

Danielle Valeur

Jonathan Crombie

Jonathan Crombie

Guylaine St-Onge

Guylaine St-Onge

Stéphanie Valeur