The Honeymoon (1981)

“The Honeymoon”
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Episode no.	Season 1; Episode 4
Directed by	Robert C. Thompson
Written by	Chester Krumholz (story), Chester Krumholz & Edward DeBlasio (teleplay)
Production no.	S-002
Original airdate	1981-01-19 (ABC)
Ratings	20th
Episode chronology
"Oil (III)"	"The Dinner Party"
	Season Guide
	Season 1

Plot Overview

Because of political unrest in the Middle East (rebels killed the Head of State), Blake and Krystle have to break off their honeymoon. Back in Denver, Blake, along with his lawyers, is trying to resolve the crisis. Denver-Carrington has too much tied up the region, including six tankers. Krystle wants to feel useful, but Blake has no need for her in such matters. On her part, Fallon will do anything to help her father - and if it could undermine his marriage to Krystle, even better. No wonder, Fallon suggests that Blake invite Matthew Blaisdel over to try to coax the leases out of him and Walter. It may prove more successful that trying to undermine their business.

Krystle is not thrilled to learn that Blake invited Matthew and Walter to the mansion. She feels it is some sort of test. But, more is bothering Krystle. It is difficult to be the mistress of the house when Joseph and the rest of the staff pretty much ignore her requests. When she tells that to Blake, he decides to handle the problem. In the late of night, Blake has Joseph assemble the staff and he insults them while reminding them that Krystle is not dispensable, unlike them. And, to drive the point home, Blake fires the gardener for not bringing flowers to the bedroom as Krystle requested. Krystle did not want the gardener fired, but Blake assures her that he will ask for his job back and Blake will give it to him. The staff will believe Blake is a hard man, but a fair one.

Matthew surprises Claudia with a car but she does not think she is ready to drive just yet. Matthew tries to tip toe around the issue, but Claudia forces him to admit that he doesn't like being married to a mental patient. Claudia overcomes her fear of driving and goes out to the rig to surprise Matthew with lunch. Matthew is not there, but Steven Carrington happens to be there. The two immediately sympathize.

Steven then goes to the bar where Matthew, Walter and the men are hanging out. Matthew is trying to convince the guys to stay on the rig, even if it is difficult to pay them. Just as the men are about to walk, Steven comes in and says he will work with Matthew. A fight starts between Steven and a rig worker and even though he gets beaten up, Steven now has a job that does not involve Denver-Carrington. When Steven breaks the news to his father that he is working with Matthew Blaisdel, Blake is less than thrilled and insults Steven in Krystle's presence.

Realizing that her father is in big trouble, Fallon decides to go find a man who who can help her father out of his problems - Cecil Colby. While Cecil enjoyed the one night stand with Fallon, he has no intention of pursuing that relationship further. In fact, he would like Fallon to marry his nephew. So, if Fallon really wants to help her father, she needs to marry Jeff.

Cast

rest of cast listed by end credits order:

Lloyd Bochner ... Cecil Colby
Peter Mark Richman ... Andrew Laird
Robert Davi ... Amos
Lee Bergere ... Joseph Anders
Ken Martinez ... Bobby
Virginia Hawkins ... Jeanette Robbins
Linda Dangcil ... Conception
Betty Harford ... Hilda Gunnerson
Paul Napier ... Leon
Alexander Petale ... Peter
Jerry Ayres ... Tom
Paul Sorensen ... Rigger

Crew

Produced by

Esther Shapiro .... executive producer
Richard Shapiro .... executive producer
Aaron Spelling .... executive producer
Douglas S. Cramer .... executive producer
E. Duke Vincent .... supervising producer
Philip L. Parslow .... producer
Carol Rubin .... associate producer

Original Music by

Peter T. Myers

Cinematography by

Richard L. Rawlings

Film Editing by

Jim Farris

Casting by

Gary Shaffer

Art Direction by

John E. Chilberg II

Set Decoration by

Brock Broughton

Costume Design by

Nolan Miller

Makeup Department

Pete Altobelli .... makeup artist
Lon Bentley .... makeup artist
Cherie .... hair stylist
Jim Gillespie .... makeup artist

Production Management

Don Hall .... post-production supervisor
Norman Henry .... executive production manager
Al Kraus .... supervising production manager
Edward Ledding .... unit production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Lisa Hallas-Gottlieb .... first assistant director
Jefferson Kibbee .... second assistant director

Art Department

Gordon Kirschbaum .... supervising construction coordinator
John Sutton .... construction coordinator
Jerry Swift .... property master
Ron Greenwood .... props (uncredited)
Mark Rich .... props (uncredited)

Sound Department

Charles Hansen .... sound mixer
Robert Nichols II .... sound recordist (uncredited)

Special Effects by

Frank Van Leeuwen .... special effects

Stunts

Jimmy Nickerson .... stunt coordinator
Ronnie Rondell Jr. .... supervising stunt coordinator

Camera and Electrical Department

Robert E. Dawes Jr. .... camera operator (uncredited)
Marty Dobkousky .... grip (uncredited)
Scott Hamilton .... still photographer: publicity stills (uncredited)
Jon Mentzer .... gaffer (uncredited)
Ernie Reed .... camera operator: second camera (uncredited)

Costume and Wardrobe Department

Jay Caplan .... costumer: men
Charlotte Iwata .... costumer: women

Editorial Department

Michael S. McLean .... supervising film editor
Arnold Baker .... assistant post-production supervisor (uncredited)

Music Department

Bill Conti .... composer: theme music
Rocky Moriana .... music supervisor

Transportation Department

Stanley Storc .... driver (uncredited)

Other crew

Doris Chisholm .... script supervisor
Edward DeBlasio .... executive story editor
Chester Krumholz .... executive story editor
Phil Norman .... Title designer
Edward J. Duffy ... location manager (uncredited)
Jan Nuuhiwa .... stand in: Linda Evans (uncredited)

Production details

Shooting dates: from November 12, 1980 to November 20, 1980
Filming locations: 20th Century Fox studios; Franklin Canyon Reservoir, Santa Monica Mountains (Los Angeles); Lorenzo Drive, Cheviot Hills (Los Angeles); Newhall Land & Farming Company (Newhall); Sierra Highway.
Deleted scene : Matthew waking Lindsay up.
Shortened scenes : Fallon and Jeff talking about the return of newlyweds Blake and Krystle while playing tennis, Matthew and Walter talking a little bit more at the rig.

Quotes

Walter Lankershim : Sometimes you forget who owns what in this company.
Matthew Blaisdel : Uh-uh. I remember. We both own 50 % of nothing.
Blake Carrington : [adressing the house staff] The rest of you will understand that what I've tried to convey is that you are all dispensable to me. My wife is not.
Cecil Colby : [to Fallon] You listen to me, my dear. Passion dies. Power remains.
Cecil Colby : Let's just say that, at my age, vengeance is as sweet as sex.