''Black Tie Affair'' is an American

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that aired on

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from May 29 until June 19, 1993. During production, the series was known as ''Smoldering Lust''.

Premise

Set in the 1940s, a private eye, who is also a record store owner, investigates a philandering tycoon in

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Cast

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as Dave Brodsky *

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as Margo Cody *John Calvin as Christopher Cody *

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as Hal Kempner *

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as Eve Saskatchewan

Episodes

Reception

Julio Martinez of ''

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'' praised the series for having "a top-notch ensemble", but criticized it for not having "enough character substance and plot development to sustain one's interest in what's to follow". Lisa Schwarzbaum of ''

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'' was more negative on the series, criticizing "the show's lack of smolder, lack of lustiness, and lack of ability to carry off the affectionate parody of the pulp-novel genre". In 1994, a book authored by Vance Muse titled ''We Bombed in Burbank: A Joyride to Prime Time'' was published detailing the failure of ''Black Tie Affair''.

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