Series synopsis
Veronica's Closet is an American comedy television series that premiered on NBC on September 25, 1997. It ended on December 7, 2000. It was created by Marta Kauffman, David Crane. It stars Kirstie Alley, Dan Cortese, Wallace Langham and Daryl Mitchell.
Veronica 'Ronnie' Chase is the 'Queen of Romance.' Founder of a successful lingerie empire, and best-selling author of self-help romance books, Ronnie has it all ... money, success, sex appeal and a philandering husband. How she will find true happiness without jeopardizing her business will be her biggest challenge yet.
Premise
Veronica 'Ronnie' Chase is the 'Queen of Romance.' Founder of a successful lingerie empire, and best-selling author of self-help romance books, Ronnie has it all ... money, success, sex appeal and a philandering husband. How she will find true happiness without jeopardizing her business will be her biggest challenge yet.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kirstie Alley as Veronica Chase
- Dan Cortese as Perry Rollins
- Wallace Langham as Josh Blair
- Daryl Mitchell as Leo Michaels
- Kathy Najimy as Olive Massery
- Robert Prosky as Pat Chase
- Ron Silver as Alec Bilson
- Lorri Bagley as June Bilson Anderson
Supporting cast
- Mark Watson as Unfriendly Man
- Zooey Deschanel as Elena
- Todd Kimsey as Steve
- Cynthia Mann as Virginia
- Ingo Rademacher as Reg
- Anya Longwell as Tree
- Jennifer Milmore as Waitress
- Jay Leno as Jay Leno
- Christopher McDonald as Bryce Anderson
- Tamala Jones as Tina
- Chuck Scarborough as Chuck Scarborough
- Leeza Gibbons as Leeza Gibbons
Guest cast
- Mark Watson as Unfriendly Man
- Zooey Deschanel as Elena
- Todd Kimsey as Steve
- Cynthia Mann as Virginia
- Ingo Rademacher as Reg
- Anya Longwell as Tree
- Jennifer Milmore as Waitress
- Jay Leno as Jay Leno
- Christopher McDonald as Bryce Anderson
- Tamala Jones as Tina
- Chuck Scarborough as Chuck Scarborough
- Leeza Gibbons as Leeza Gibbons
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 66 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | September 25, 1997 | May 7, 1998 |
| Season 2 | 22 | September 24, 1998 | May 6, 1999 |
| Season 3 | 22 | September 20, 1999 | December 7, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Ronnie must decide whether to leave her husband or stay with him "for the sake of the business." |
September 25, 1997 |
| 2 |
Veronica's Woman Friend Ronnie and Olive try to be friends outside the office; Josh is horrified when everyone starts using Perry's made-up word. |
October 2, 1997 |
| 3 |
Veronica's Husband Won't Leave Ronnie is livid after Bryce pleads for her forgiveness on "Entertainment Tonight." |
October 9, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Veronica Gets Her Closet Back Hunter's stepfather arrives to check up on him---and he winds up charming the former boss, Ronnie. |
September 24, 1998 |
| 2 |
Veronica's a Partner Now Anger and sexual tension rise between Ronnie and Alec as they try to share an office and run the company together. |
October 1, 1998 |
| 3 |
Veronica's Great Model Search Ronnie searches for a fresh face to feature as the catalogue's cover girl; Josh ends up on the outs with an altar-bound chum. |
October 8, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Veronica's New Boss Ronnie reels at the news that Alec has died in a bizarre volcano accident, but she really blows her top when she comes face-to-face with his widow. Meanwhile, Josh has a surprise for the rest of the office. |
September 20, 1999 |
| 2 |
Veronica's June Swoon Already sick of Alec's widow, June, Ronnie schemes to get rid of her new boss by malevolent means, but her staff's lack of cooperation inhibits her departure. Also: Josh's efforts to be one of the guys on a golf outing with Chloe's father are way out-of-bounds. |
September 27, 1999 |
| 3 |
Veronica's Construction Worker Ronnie is temporarily distracted from the office remodelling by a fling with the construction foreman. Also: Perry becomes the butt of a cruel joke when the men's room is out of order; and Olive gets a new perspective when she reads to a blind teenager. |
October 4, 1999 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 25, 1997 |
| Last aired | December 7, 2000 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday |