Cheryl Ladd’s Role in the 1986 ABC Miniseries ‘Crossings’

This article highlights Cheryl Ladd’s portrayal of Liane DeVilliers in the 1986 ABC television miniseries ‘Crossings,’ an adaptation of Danielle Steel’s bestselling World War II romance novel. The piece details her glamorous costuming, including era-specific 1930s-and-1940s updos and outfits that reflect her character’s transformation from a wealthy ambassador’s wife to a wartime nurse. For pre-war scenes on a transatlantic ocean liner, Ladd wore elegant evening gowns, silk gloves, and diamond necklaces, while her wardrobe shifted to structured day suits and a Red Cross nursing uniform as the plot progressed. The production, directed by Karen Arthur and produced by Aaron Spelling Productions, required meticulous period-accurate set designs and location shooting to recreate WWII-era settings. Ladd’s on-set photos with co-stars Christopher Plummer and Lee Horsley showcase the collaborative effort behind the massive production. The article emphasizes the historical context and fashion details that define the miniseries’ visual storytelling.