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Danielle Steel's Secrets [VHS]

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Hollywood producer Mel wexler has a new TV series and Its a hit but what happens off screen Is another story~ Passion, Blackmail and more One time star Fame Adams starts a come back and risks abuse by her husband but finds comfort in the arms of her CO Star. Young Bill Warwick gets his first big break, But his new found happiness doesn't last, When he discovers his wife was murdered. Then he is charged with murder. Its a great movie showing on and off screen. Its a good movie like all of Danielle Steel movies

SECRETS is another fabulous tele-movie, based on the bestseller by Danielle Steel (refer to my reviews for ZOYA, NO GREATER LOVE and VANISHED for more information).

SECRETS tells of the adventurous producer Mel Wexler (Christopher Plummer) who is launching a new TV soap entitled "Manhattan". He has already scouted prospective actors and singles out formidable diva Sabina Quarles (Stephanie Beacham) for the lead role.

At first, Sabina balks at the idea of doing a television series, but she needs the money badly, for some mysterious reason that she will not divulge to Mel. Mel also recruits the lovely daytime star Jane Adams (Linda Purl), handsome matinee idol Zach Taylor (Gary Collins) as well as fresh-faced newcomers Bill Warwick (Ben Browder) and Gaby Smith (Josie Bissett).

But, for all the high-drama that plays out on the fictional "Manhattan", there is much more going on behind the scenes; Jane is trying to cope as best she can with her abusive husband, Zach is battling a nasty blackmailer, Bill's drug-using wife turns up dead, and Gaby is discovered to be the daughter of a rich millionaire.

This is a truly delightful film, with some moments of fine comedy as well as touching romance. SECRETS is a fantastic movie.

Danielle Steel's "Secrets" is perfect popcorn entertainment. It's made-for-TV movie proof that romance novels are best seen but not read. Christopher Plummer stars as Mel Wexler,a soap opera producer impresario. In a refreshing turn,Mel is romancing Sabina Quarles,a woman his own age. Their mature romance is genuine and touching. As usual, Plummer's performance is stellar (compared to the script) There's a young heartthrob dealing with a junkie wife, Jane Adams who has an abusive husband,and Zach who's dealing with trailer park white trash con artists.

"Secrets" has a young Danielle Steel herself giving the introduction. The first half-hour is quite convoluted and confusing. The most you're left knowing is that Mel is doing a soap opera called "Manhattan" and that EVERYONE is on the phone. Three or four plots are introduced;they don't quite coagulate until the end.

"Secrets" is good,sappy fun. Love triumphs; everybody lives happily ever after. It's a movie best enjoyed with rose wine and chocolates.