Dynasty
Dynasty title card.
Genre	Soap opera
Created by	Richard & Esther Shapiro
Starring	John Forsythe Linda Evans Joan Collins Pamela Bellwood Pamela Sue Martin John James Al Corley Gordon Thomson Jack Coleman Heather Locklear Diahann Carroll Michael Nader Catherine Oxenberg Emma Samms
Theme music composer	Bill Conti
Country of origin	United States
No. A soap opera is an ongoing episodic work of Fiction, usually broadcast on Television or Radio. Richard Shapiro and Esther Shapiro are married American Television Screenwriters and producers best known as the creators of the long-running Richard Shapiro and Esther Shapiro are married American Television Screenwriters and producers best known as the creators of the long-running John Forsythe (born John Lincoln Freund; January 29, 1918) is an American stage, television and film Actor. Linda Evans (born Linda Evenstad on November 18 1942 in Hartford Connecticut) is a Golden Globe -winning and Emmy nominated American Actress Joan Henrietta Collins, OBE (born 23 May 1933) is a Golden Globe Award -winning English actress and bestselling Pamela Bellwood (born Pamela King on June 26 195 Pamela Sue Martin (born January 5, 1953 in Westport Connecticut) is an American actress best known for playing Nancy Drew on The John James (born John James Anderson on April 18, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American Al Corley (born May 22, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas) is an American Actor, Singer and producer. Gordon Thomson (born March 3 1945) is a Canadian Actor who found great success on American Television in the ABC John MacDonald "Jack" Coleman (born February 21 1958) is an American Actor and Screenwriter, best known for replacing Heather Deen Locklear (born September 25, 1961) is a six time- Golden Globe -nominated American actress. Diahann Carroll (born July 17 1935) is an American award-winning Actress and songstress. Michael Nader (born February 18, 1945 in St Louis Missouri) is an American Catherine Oxenberg ( Serbian Cyrillic: Катарина Оксенберг Latin Katarina Oksenberg (born September 22 1961 in New York Emma Samms (born Emma Samuelson on 28 August 1960 is a British Television Actress. Bill Conti (born April 13 1942 in Providence Rhode Island) is an Italian American film music composer who is frequently the conductor at the Academy Awards The United States of America —commonly referred to as the of seasons	9
No.  of episodes	220[1] (List of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Aaron Spelling Douglas S. Cramer Richard & Esther Shapiro
Running time	46 Minutes
Broadcast
Original channel	ABC
Original run	January 12, 1981 – May 11, 1989
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IMDb profile
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Contents 1 Beginnings 2 Plot 2.1 The Carringtons 2.2 Alexis 2.3 Krystle and Alexis 2.4 Cliffhangers and the "Moldavian Massacre" 2.5 The end of the Dynasty 3 Dynasty spin-offs and television events 4 Main characters 5 Pivotal characters 6 Recurring characters 7 Behind the scenes 8 Dynasty in popular culture 9 Dynasty commercial tie-ins 10 US Ratings 11 DVD releases 12 See also 13 References and notes 14 External links

Beginnings

Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro, the working title for Dynasty was Oil, and the starring role originally went to George Peppard (later of The A-Team). Richard Shapiro and Esther Shapiro are married American Television Screenwriters and producers best known as the creators of the long-running Richard Shapiro and Esther Shapiro are married American Television Screenwriters and producers best known as the creators of the long-running George Peppard Jr (October 1 1928 – May 8 1994) was an American Film and Television Actor. The A-Team is an American action Adventure Television series about a fictional group of ex- United States Army Special Forces In early drafts of the pilot script the two main families featured in the series, the Carrington and Colby families, were written as Parkhurst and Corby respectively. The Carringtons are the core family of the American Prime time Soap opera Dynasty, which aired on ABC from January 12

Peppard, who had difficulties dealing with the somewhat unsympathetic role of Blake,^[2] was replaced with John Forsythe (who voiced Charles Townsend in another Aaron Spelling production, Charlie's Angels). Blake Carrington is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. John Forsythe (born John Lincoln Freund; January 29, 1918) is an American stage, television and film Actor. Charlie's Angels is a television series about three women who work for a private investigation agency and is one of the first shows to showcase women In the final production drafts the names Parkhurst and Corby were changed to Carrington and Colby, and their rivalry was written to emulate the Montagues and Capulets of Romeo and Juliet, that is, crossed in love and war. The following is a list of characters in William Shakespeare 's Romeo and Juliet, sorted by family allegiance and alphabetically by first name where applicable Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written early in the

The first season, filmed in 1980, was delayed by animosity between the networks and the partnership of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, which caused a strike. The Screen Actors Guild ( SAG) is an American labor union representing over 120000 Film and television principal performers and background The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA is a performers' union that represents a wide variety of talent including actors in radio and television as well as radio Many new shows were delayed for months, and Dynasty did not see the light of day on ABC until the first weeks of 1981.

Plot

The Carringtons

As the series opened, tycoon Blake Carrington was about to marry Krystle Jennings, a younger woman whom he met when she took a job as a secretary at his company, the monolithic Denver-Carrington. Blake Carrington is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. Krystle Grant Jennings Carrington is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty.

Krystle was young, beautiful and vulnerable. She found a hostile reception in the Carrington household — the staff patronised her, Blake's daughter Fallon resented her, and her husband was too preoccupied with his work. Fallon Carrington Colby is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty, and its Spin-off The Colbys Krystle's only ally in the Carrington house was her stepson, the sexually ambivalent Steven. Steven Daniel Carrington is a Fictional character on the American Prime time Soap opera Dynasty. The young adults of the Carrington dynasty had their own problems. Steven was uneasy about fitting into the mold cast for him as Blake's successor and was constantly in conflict with his father, who refused to accept his son's homosexuality. Homosexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of the same sex or to a Homosexual orientation. The decadent, ruthless Fallon was Blake's natural heir but unable to enter the Denver-Carrington boardroom because she was a woman; she channelled her energies into toying with various male suitors, such as the Carrington chauffeur Michael Culhane, and being unfaithful to her husband Jeff Colby, whom she had only married as part of a business deal with Jeff's uncle Cecil. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Jeffrey Broderick Colby is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty, and its Spin-off The Colbys There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty.

The first season also heavily featured Matthew Blaisdel, Krystle's first love, who worked for Blake Carrington as a geologist and was unhappily married to the emotionally fragile Claudia, who had recently spent time in a psychiatric hospital. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Claudia Blaisdel Carrington is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty.

Alexis

In the first episode of the second season, titled "Enter Alexis," the mysterious surprise witness from the previous season's finale removed her sunglasses to reveal British actress Joan Collins as a new arrival to the series. Joan Henrietta Collins, OBE (born 23 May 1933) is a Golden Globe Award -winning English actress and bestselling The following is a complete list of episodes for the 1980s television series Dynasty, in broadcast order The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Joan Henrietta Collins, OBE (born 23 May 1933) is a Golden Globe Award -winning English actress and bestselling Collins' Alexis Carrington blazed a trail across the show and its storylines; the additions of Collins and the "formidable writing team" of Eileen and Robert Mason Pollock are generally credited with Dynasty's subsequent rise in the Nielsen Ratings. Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan (usually known as Alexis Colby) is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty Eileen Pollock and Robert Mason Pollock are married American television Screenwriters and producers best known as writers on the long-running 1980s series Eileen Pollock and Robert Mason Pollock are married American television Screenwriters and producers best known as writers on the long-running 1980s series Nielsen Ratings are audience measurement systems developed by Nielsen Media Research to determine the Audience size and composition of television ^[3] By the end of the 1981-1982 season Dynasty entered the Top 20,^[4] and eventually hit #1 in 1985. The Pollocks "soft-pedaled the business angle" of the show and "bombarded viewers with every soap opera staple in the book, presented at such a fast clip that a new tragedy seemed to befall the Carrington family every five minutes. A soap opera is an ongoing episodic work of Fiction, usually broadcast on Television or Radio. The Carringtons are the core family of the American Prime time Soap opera Dynasty, which aired on ABC from January 12 "^[3] With Dynasty's popularity soaring, former President Gerald Ford guest-starred as himself in 1983 along with wife Betty and Henry Kissinger. The President of the United States is the Head of state and Head of government of the United States and is the highest political official in United States by Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr (July 14 1913 December 26 2006 was the thirty-eighth President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977 and the fortieth Vice President Elizabeth Anne Bloomer Warren Ford (born April 8 1918 is the widow of former United States Henry Alfred Kissinger (born Heinz Alfred Kissinger on May 27, 1923) is a German -born American bureaucrat diplomat and 1973

With Alexis settled as Krystle's implacable nemesis, stepmother and stepdaughter Fallon settled their differences, forging a bond which riled the displaced and resentful Alexis even further.

Krystle and Alexis

In the seasons that followed, the rivalry between Blake Carrington's current and former wives became a driver for the melodrama. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is Alexis resented Krystle's supplanting of her position as mistress of the Carrington household and tried to undermine her at every opportunity.

Alexis caused Krystle's miscarriage and tried repeatedly to ruin her marriage, most notably by finding Krystle's former husband (Samuel) Mark Jennings and proving that their divorce was never finalized (and that, consequently, Krystle's marriage to Blake was invalid).

They had many verbal confrontations. On one occasion Krystle overheard Alexis gossiping about her in an adjoining cubicle at the beauty parlour. Krystle appeared and announced that she too could "throw mud", and tossed a bowl of face mud over Alexis.

There are a handful of trademark catfights, beginning with one in Alexis' art studio on the Carrington estate (in which Krystle won soundly, destroying Alexis's art studio and a painting of Blake in the process), another in the lily pond, one in a mud pool in a park and a final spat (in Dynasty: The Reunion) in a fashion studio. Catfight is a term for an altercation between two Women, typically involving scratching hair-pulling and shirt-shredding as opposed to punching or wrestling. Dynasty The Reunion is a 1991 Miniseries which reunited the characters from the popular primetime Television Soap opera Dynasty The verbal spars between Krystle and Alexis also marked one of the first times the word "bitch" was used on US television. Bitch is a term for the female of a canine species in general

Cliffhangers and the "Moldavian Massacre"

Perhaps the most memorable aspects of the series, outside the high-camp scripts from the Shapiros and the Pollocks, were a stream of famous cliffhanger storylines. A cliffhanger or cliffhanger ending is a Plot device in which a movie, Novel, or other work of fiction contains an abrupt ending often leaving

The second season cliffhanger saw Blake left for dead on a mountain after a fight with Nick Toscanni, the third involved Alexis and Krystle being lured to Steven's cabin one night and locked inside while the cabin was set ablaze by an unseen arsonist (later revealed to be Joseph, the butler and Kirby's father). There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. The fourth saw the disappearance of Fallon just before her second wedding to Jeff as her car seemingly collided with a truck on a stormy night (to accommodate the departure of Pamela Sue Martin from the series) whilst Alexis was arrested for murder and imprisoned in a jail cell full of "ladies of the night".

Perhaps the most famous Dynasty cliffhanger is the so-called "Moldavian massacre", when Blake's youngest daughter Amanda Carrington married Prince Michael of Moldavia on the eve of a military revolution in his country. Amanda (Bedford Carrington is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Although the massacre itself (arrived at by writer Camille Marchetta, who had devised the wildly-successful 'Who Shot J. R. ?' scenario on Dallas five years earlier) had superb production qualities and became the most talked-about episode of any TV series during the calendar year of 1985, it is nonetheless largely remembered for its disappointing resolution four months later. Dallas is a highly popular long-running American prime-time television Soap opera that originally ran from 1978 to 1991

Nearly every character was in attendance at the royal wedding in the season's final episode which aired in May 1985. At the conclusion of the wedding, revolutionaries stormed in, apparently gunning down everyone in the chapel. The final scene of the episode, with nearly every character on the ground appearing lifeless, gave the impression that anyone could have died, and in the summer that followed many magazines published stories speculating about which characters would survive the massacre.

When the series resumed in the fall viewers quickly learned the outcome of the fifth season finale, where it was revealed that everyone had survived with the exception of two minor characters: Steven's boyfriend, Luke Fuller and Lady Ashley Mitchell played by Ali McGraw. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. The underwhelming resolution disenchanted fans who felt the storyline had built to nothing, and it is frequently cited as the moment when the series "jumped the shark". Jumping the shark is a Colloquialism used by TV Critics and fans to denote that point in a TV show or movie series' history where the plot veers In the 2006 CBS special Dynasty Reunion: Catfights & Caviar, Gordon Thomson reiterated that it was the follow-up that was the letdown, not the cliffhanger itself. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Joan Collins had been conspicuously absent from the season six opener; she was in a tense contract renegotiation with the show, seeking an increased salary. As a result, the first episode had to be rewritten to explain her absence and many scenes were abandoned or given to other characters. Collins' demands were met (she reportedly signed a $60,000 per episode contract) and she returned to the series in the season's second episode, though a planned storyline to make her Queen of Moldavia was scrapped.

Aside from the glamour and campy drama, the show's later years covered controversy surrounding a storyline involving former matinee idol Rock Hudson as Daniel Reece, a character who enjoyed a romantic interaction with Krystle Carrington. Rock Hudson (November 17 1925 &ndash October 2 1985 was an American Film and Television Actor, recognised as a romantic leading man during Hudson's scenes required him to kiss Linda Evans and, as news that he had contracted AIDS broke, there was hysterical speculation Evans would be at risk.

The end of the Dynasty

The lackluster reaction to the 1985 Moldavian conclusion at the onset of season six, combined with a poorly-received dual role for Evans (as Krystle and as Rita, an actress impersonating Krystle for 11 episodes) that same year, the difficult recasting of key character Fallon (now played by Emma Samms), and excessive time spent introducing characters to be spun off onto The Colbys weakened the show. Emma Samms (born Emma Samuelson on 28 August 1960 is a British Television Actress. The Colbys (originally titled Dynasty II The Colbys) is an American Prime time Soap opera which aired on ABC

After the characters returned from Moldavia, Blake spurned Alexis and in retaliation she found his long-departed brother Ben and they swindled Blake out of his fortune. An enraged Blake tried to strangle Alexis to death at the Carrington mansion (which now belonged to Alexis) as the season cliffhanger, just as the hotel La Mirage burned down, killing Claudia. In an interesting turn, the fire at La Mirage caused Amanda to fall into the pool outside the hotel, and when she was pulled out in the next season opener, she was suddenly played by a different actress, and no longer spoke with a British accent. (Oxenberg had left the show after failed contract negotiations. )

During the seventh season, Blake recovered his money, but was rendered an amnesiac in an explosion. Alexis found him and convinced him they were still married, but felt guilty and told him the truth. Blake and Krystle also had to deal with their daughter Krystina being kidnapped. Other stories in that season featured Adam's romance with Dana Waring, Sammy Jo's doomed marriage to Clay Fallmont and reconciliation with Steven (who had recently broken up with closeted politician Bart Fallmont). Also, Amanda suddenly vanished from the show mid-season. A letter left by her explained that she went back to London, and her character was never heard from again. The season ended with Matthew Blaisdel and a gang of gun-toting South American guerillas gatecrashing Adam and Dana's wedding reception and taking the family hostage; while Alexis drove her car off a bridge into a river.

When The Colbys was cancelled, Fallon and Jeff returned for the 1987-1988 season. The Colbys (originally titled Dynasty II The Colbys) is an American Prime time Soap opera which aired on ABC Steven killed Matthew, revealing his "dark side". Alexis was rescued by Sean Rowan, a mystery man whom she later married. Blake and Alexis each ran for governor of Colorado (they both lost to a third-party candidate); Alexis suffered at the hands of Sean (who planned to kill her due to her part in the death of his father, Joseph, the former Carrington butler); and Steven's reconciliation with Sammy Jo collapsed due to her affair with drug-addicted football player Josh Harris. The 8th season ended with Sean and Dex fighting in Alexis's penthouse when a shot rang out (it would be Sean who died); Sammy-Jo accepting Jeff's proposal while Fallon hid in his bedroom; and Blake returning home to find his bedroom trashed and Krystle missing.

In the 9th and final 1988-1989 season, despite the introduction of a new executive producer who rejuvenated the show and a team of writers who improved the story quality arguably for the first time in years, the ratings plummeted. Linda Evans departed the series within a few weeks; Krystle Carrington was sent to Switzerland for emergency surgery, where she fell into a coma, with the door left open for Evans to return at a later stage. Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation In a money-saving move, Joan Collins was contracted for only 13 out of the season's 22 episodes. Former Colbys cast member, Stephanie Beacham, was brought in to reprise her role as firecracker Sable Colby (Tracy Scoggins also returned to her role as Sable's daughter Monica), written into Dynasty as a new antagonist for Alexis to battle against. Stephanie Beacham (born 28 February 1947 is an English actress. Tracy Scoggins (b November 13 1953 in Dickinson Texas) is an American actress Beacham's performance won praise and caused many to deem the final season as the best of the series' later years.

Joan Collins and Michael Nader both announced that they would leave Dynasty at the end of the ninth season while it was rumored that Diahann Carroll was asked to return to the series for a potential tenth season. But after moving the series to a new Thursday night slot which proved unsuccessful, ABC pulled the plug in 1989. Fittingly, the show ended on a cliffhanger, with both Blake and Alexis in mortal peril (Blake being shot in the chest and Alexis and Dex Dexter falling off a hotel balcony when the guardrail protecting them broke) and the rest of the cast in similar life-threatening situations.

Dynasty spin-offs and television events

A spin-off, The Colbys, debuted in 1985 as Fallon "returned from the dead" and ex-husband Jeff followed her to Los Angeles, where they became embroiled in the family intrigues of Jeff's wealthy California relatives. The Colbys (originally titled Dynasty II The Colbys) is an American Prime time Soap opera which aired on ABC Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Pamela Sue Martin had been asked to reprise the role of Fallon, but declined; the unpopular show lasted for just two seasons, ending in 1987, and both Fallon and Jeff returned to Dynasty.

A miniseries, Dynasty: The Reunion, aired in October 1991. Dynasty The Reunion is a 1991 Miniseries which reunited the characters from the popular primetime Television Soap opera Dynasty Billed as a wrap-up for the dangling plotlines left by the series' abrupt cancellation 2½ years earlier, The Reunion wasn't produced by the same team as the final season and created more loose ends.

The cable channel SOAPnet aired repeats of all nine seasons. SOAPnet (stylized from 2000 to 2002 as SoapNet) is an American Cable television channel In January 2004, creator Esther Shapiro participated in a marathon of the show's episodes, called "Serial Bowl: Alexis vs. Krystle", giving behind-the-scenes tidbits and factoids.

On January 2, 2005, ABC aired a television movie, Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure, purporting to tell of the creation and backstage details of Dynasty. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Dynasty The Making of a Guilty Pleasure is a Television movie based on the behind the scenes details of the television series Dynasty The movie received mixed reviews both for content and for historical accuracy, and was criticized by John Forsythe, Linda Evans and Joan Collins in different press releases. The movie was filmed in Australia (rather than Los Angeles) and a good majority of the cast members were non-Americans. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Forsythe was played by Bartholomew John, Evans by Melora Hardin and Collins by Alice Krige. Bartholomew John (born 24 August 1952 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is an actor best known for his roles on Television. Melora Diane Hardin (born June 29, 1967) is an American Actress, Singer, and former child actress. Alice Maud Krige (born 28 June 1954 is a South African actress known for introducing the role of the Borg Queen in the motion picture Star Trek Much dramatic license was taken with the script of Dynasty: The Making of a Guilty Pleasure, so the show is not an accurate guide to either behind-the-scenes events nor the on-screen storylines of Dynasty. Misleading events include Al Corley being written out in the oil-rig explosion (Corley had already long left the show when the explosion was devised as a way to reintroduce the character of Steven and to explain his change in appearance), Sammy Jo at the Moldavian wedding massacre (she was actually in New York, involved in a separate storyline) and Amanda being written off when her portrayer asked for a raise (Catherine Oxenberg did allegedly leave the show over salary demands, but the role was recast with Karen Cellini). Karen Cellini (born 13 May 1958) is an American actress best known for replacing Catherine Oxenberg in the role of Amanda Carrington Furthermore, the TV movie made no reference at all to long-running characters Fallon Carrington, Adam Carrington, Jeff Colby, and Claudia Blaisdel.

On May 2, 2006, Dynasty Reunion: Catfights & Caviar aired on CBS. Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. It assembled for the first time all the original actors who played the Carrington children (Pamela Sue Martin, Al Corley, Gordon Thomson, and Catherine Oxenberg), who reminisced about making the show with other former cast members, including John Forsythe, Joan Collins and Linda Evans. The special was filmed at the Filoli mansion. Filoli is a famous American Country house set in sixteen acres of formal gardens surrounded by a 654 Acre (2 It was the first time Martin and Oxenberg, as well as Corley and Thomson, shared screen time.

Main characters

Blake Carrington (John Forsythe (original cast), 1981-1989; 1991)

Patriarch of the Carrington family and self-made CEO of monolithic Denver-Carrington, oil tycoon Blake's marriage to Krystle Grant Jennings brings his adult children Fallon and Steven home to Denver. Blake Carrington is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. John Forsythe (born John Lincoln Freund; January 29, 1918) is an American stage, television and film Actor. The Carringtons are the core family of the American Prime time Soap opera Dynasty, which aired on ABC from January 12 Krystle Grant Jennings Carrington is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. Fallon Carrington Colby is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty, and its Spin-off The Colbys Steven Daniel Carrington is a Fictional character on the American Prime time Soap opera Dynasty. The later reappearance of first wife Alexis Morell Carrington further complicates his life. Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan (usually known as Alexis Colby) is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty Initially a ruthless man in both business and family matters, the character soon softens into a more benevolent figure due to the influence of actor Forsythe.

Krystle Grant Jennings Carrington (Linda Evans (original cast), 1981-1989; 1991)

The new wife of Blake Carrington, and one-time lover of Matthew Blaisdel, a married geologist who works for Denver-Carrington. Krystle Grant Jennings Carrington is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. Linda Evans (born Linda Evenstad on November 18 1942 in Hartford Connecticut) is a Golden Globe -winning and Emmy nominated American Actress There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. At first given an icy reception by Blake's daughter Fallon, Krystle later gains a fierce nemesis in Alexis, Blake's first wife.

Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan (Joan Collins, 1981-1989; 1991)

Blake's first wife and mother to his four eldest children. Alexis Morell Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan (usually known as Alexis Colby) is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty Joan Henrietta Collins, OBE (born 23 May 1933) is a Golden Globe Award -winning English actress and bestselling A former socialite turned businesswoman, her schemes to destroy Blake, undermine Krystle and control her children drive much of the action over the series' run.

Fallon Carrington Colby (Pamela Sue Martin (original cast), 1981-1984; then Emma Samms, 1985, 1987-1989, 1991)

The eldest daughter of Blake and Alexis, and later wife of Jeff Colby. Fallon Carrington Colby is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty, and its Spin-off The Colbys Pamela Sue Martin (born January 5, 1953 in Westport Connecticut) is an American actress best known for playing Nancy Drew on The Emma Samms (born Emma Samuelson on 28 August 1960 is a British Television Actress. Jeffrey Broderick Colby is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty, and its Spin-off The Colbys As a young woman, she is famously indiscreet and enjoys affairs with, among others, Blake's chauffeur Michael Culhane, doctor Nick Toscanni and Krystle's ex-husband Mark Jennings. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty.

Steven Daniel Carrington (Al Corley (original cast), 1981-1982, 1991; then Jack Coleman, 1983-1988)

The sexually confused younger son of Blake and Alexis; the revelation of his homosexuality sets him at odds with Blake. Steven Daniel Carrington is a Fictional character on the American Prime time Soap opera Dynasty. Al Corley (born May 22, 1956 in Wichita, Kansas) is an American Actor, Singer and producer. John MacDonald "Jack" Coleman (born February 21 1958) is an American Actor and Screenwriter, best known for replacing Homosexuality refers to sexual behavior with or attraction to people of the same sex or to a Homosexual orientation. Steven is paired with male lovers Ted Dinard, Luke Fuller and Bart Fallmont over the course of the series, but also marries Sammy Jo Dean and Claudia Blaisdel. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Samantha Josephine "Sammy Jo" Dean Reece Carrington Fallmont is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. Claudia Blaisdel Carrington is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty.

Adam Alexander Carrington (Gordon Thomson, 1982-1989; later Robin Sachs, 1991 only)

First born son of Blake and Alexis, kidnapped at birth and raised as Michael Torrance in Billings, Montana, Adam does not learn of his true identity until adulthood, and in the third season appears to claim his birthright. Adam Alexander Carrington is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. Gordon Thomson (born March 3 1945) is a Canadian Actor who found great success on American Television in the ABC Robin David Sachs (born 5 February 1951) is an English Actor. Billings is the largest city in the US state of Montana, located in the south-central portion of the state Montana ( is a state in the Western United States. One-third of the state in the western part contains numerous mountain ranges (approximately 77 named of the northern Married to Claudia Carrington and later Dana Waring, he is a ruthless schemer — constantly plotting to enhance his position in the family. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty.

Amanda (Bedford) Carrington (Catherine Oxenberg, 1984-1986; then Karen Cellini, 1986-1987)

Appearing in the fifth season, Amanda is the "secret" fourth child of Blake and Alexis, hidden by her mother and raised in London as "Amanda Bedford" by Alexis' cousin Rosalind. Amanda (Bedford Carrington is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. Catherine Oxenberg ( Serbian Cyrillic: Катарина Оксенберг Latin Katarina Oksenberg (born September 22 1961 in New York Karen Cellini (born 13 May 1958) is an American actress best known for replacing Catherine Oxenberg in the role of Amanda Carrington London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Amanda becomes romantically involved with Alexis' fiance Dex Dexter, and later marries and divorces Prince Michael of Moldavia. Farnsworth "Dex" Dexter is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. She briefly romances the former Carrington chauffeur Michael Culhane — as her sister Fallon had years before — much to the chagrin of Blake.

Jeffrey Broderick Colby (John James (original cast), 1981-1985, 1987-1989; 1991)

The nephew and protege of Cecil Colby, Jeff has been in love with Fallon Carrington since childhood. Jeffrey Broderick Colby is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty, and its Spin-off The Colbys John James (born John James Anderson on April 18, 1956 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. He marries her not knowing she has made a deal with Cecil to save her father; their marriage is a rocky one. Fallon later shares Jeff feelings, and their on again-off again relationship plays out through much of the series.

Claudia Barrows Blaisdel Carrington (Pamela Bellwood (original cast), 1981-1986)

The emotionally fragile wife of Matthew Blaisdel, mother of Lindsay, and for a time a close friend of Krystle's. Claudia Blaisdel Carrington is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. Pamela Bellwood (born Pamela King on June 26 195 There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. With Matthew distracted by his feelings for Krystle and rivalry with Blake, Claudia befriends Steven and they soon have an affair. Matthew ultimately leaves her, and his and Lindsay's death precipitates a breakdown. She later marries both Steven and Adam.

Samantha Josephine "Sammy Jo" Dean Reece Carrington Fallmont, (Heather Locklear, 1981-1989, 1991)

Greedy, trouble-making yet beautiful niece of Krystle Carrington, wife of Steven Carrington and Clay Fallmont, and mother of Steven's son Danny. Samantha Josephine "Sammy Jo" Dean Reece Carrington Fallmont is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. Heather Deen Locklear (born September 25, 1961) is a six time- Golden Globe -nominated American actress. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. It is later revealed that she is the daughter of Daniel Reece.

Dominique Deveraux (Diahann Carroll, 1984-1987)

Successful and wealthy chanteuse; illegitimate daughter of Tom Carrington and Laura Matthews and thus half-sister to Blake and Ben Carrington. Dominique Deveraux is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. Diahann Carroll (born July 17 1935) is an American award-winning Actress and songstress. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty.

Farnsworth "Dex" Dexter (Michael Nader, 1983-1989)

Alexis' third husband, and arguably the second great love of her life, after Blake. Farnsworth "Dex" Dexter is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. Michael Nader (born February 18, 1945 in St Louis Missouri) is an American Dex carries on a brief affair with Alexis' daughter Amanda, which strains the relationship between mother and daughter and ultimately ends his marriage.

Dana Waring Carrington (Leann Hunley 1986 - 1988)

Blake's beautiful and loyal assistant at Denver-Carrington. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Leann Hunley (born February 25, 1955) is an American actress known for her roles on television Soap operas She and Adam fall and love and marry, but dark secrets, Adam's struggle with alcohol and their struggle to have a child strains their marriage irrevocably.

Benjamin "Ben" Carrington (Christopher Cazenove, 1986-1987)

The vengeful brother of Blake, who was cut off by Blake after the death of their mother. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Christopher Cazenove (born December 17 1943) is a British cinema television and stage actor Alexis brings him to Denver to stir up trouble and help her destroy Blake.

Sabella "Sable" Scott Colby (Stephanie Beacham, 1988 - 1989)

The ex-wife of Colby Enterprises magnate Jason Colby and the cousin of Alexis. Stephanie Beacham (born 28 February 1947 is an English actress. The Colbys (originally titled Dynasty II The Colbys) is an American Prime time Soap opera which aired on ABC Revived from the failed spin-off The Colbys, Sable leaves Los Angeles and comes to Denver, where she supports Blake after Krystle's departure to a Swiss clinic and becomes a formidable opponent of Alexis.

Monica Scott Colby (Tracy Scoggins, 1988 - 1989)

First cousin of Jeff Colby, she was believed to be Jeff's half-sister until her mother, Sable, revealed that Monica and her twin brother Miles were not Jason Colby's children. Tracy Scoggins (b November 13 1953 in Dickinson Texas) is an American actress Monica follows her mother to Denver, helping her in her efforts to fight Alexis. Monica had previously been a character on The Colbys.

Leslie Saunders Carrington (Terri Garber, 1987 - 1988)

Daughter of Ben Carrington and Melissa Saunders. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Terri Garber (born December 28[[ 960]] in Miami Florida) is an American Actress. During her short stay in Denver, she managed to become the lover of Dex Dexter, Michael Culhane, Jeff Colby, Sean Rowan and Clay Fallmont. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty.

Pivotal characters

Matthew Thomas Blaisdel (Bo Hopkins (original cast), 1981; 1987)

Denver-Carrington geologist and former love of Krystle Carrington. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Bo Hopkins (born February 2, 1942 in Greenville, South Carolina) is an American actor Married to the emotionally fragile Claudia, with whom he shares a teenaged daughter, Lindsay. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty.

Cecil Baldwin Colby (Lloyd Bochner (original cast), 1981-1982)

The uncle of Jeff Colby, Cecil is a longtime friend and business rival of Blake Carrington. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Lloyd Wolfe Bochner ( July 29, 1924 &ndash October 29, 2005) was a Canadian Actor, also leading man usually playing

Michael Culhane (Wayne Northrop (original cast), 1981; 1986-1987)

Blake Carrington's shady chauffeur, secretly having an affair with Fallon. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Wayne Northrop (born April 12, 1947) is an American actor known for his parts in Soap operas such as Dynasty and Days of

Joseph Arlington Anders (Lee Bergere (original cast), 1981-1983)

The Carringtons' longtime majordomo. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Lee Bergere (b April 10 1918, Brooklyn New York -d January 31 2007, Fremont New Hampshire) was an American A majordomo is the highest ( major) person of a household ( domo) staff one who acts on behalf of the (often absent owner of a typically large residence Staunchly loyal to Blake Carrington, Joseph takes an immediate dislike to his new bride Krystle.

Lindsay Blaisdel (Katy Kurtzman (original cast), 1981)

The sensitive teenaged daughter of Matthew and Claudia. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Katy Kurtzman (born September 16, 1965 in Washington DC) is an American actress

Walter Lankershim (Dale Robertson (original cast), 1981)

Veteran wildcatter, friend to Matthew Blaisdel and in conflict with Blake Carrington. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Dale Robertson (born Dayle Lamoine Robertson on July 14, 1923) is an American actor best known for his starring roles on television A wildcatter is a person who drills Oil wells in areas that are not in advance known to be Oil fields A wildcatter notable for his success was Texan

Dr. Nick Toscanni (James Farentino, 1981-1982)

Psychiatrist and surgeon, out for revenge against Blake Carrington. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. James Farentino is an American actor He has appeared in almost a hundred roles among them in The Final Countdown, Jesus of Nazareth

Kirby Alicia Anders Colby (Kathleen Beller, 1982-1984, 1991)

The daughter of Joseph Anders, the Carrington major-domo. Kirby Anders Colby is a Fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. Kathleen Beller (born February 19, 1956, in Westchester New York, USA is an actress nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Schooled in Europe at Blake Carrington's expense, she returns to Denver in 1982. She marries Jeff but is pregnant with Adam's baby; Alexis' meddling later prevents her from marrying Adam.

Samuel "Mark" Howard Jennings (Geoffrey Scott, 1982-1984)

Handsome tennis pro and former husband of Krystle Carrington is brought to Denver due to the machinations of Alexis, who wishes to break up Blake and Krystle's marriage. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Geoffrey Scott (born February 22 1942 in Hollywood California) is an American actor best known for appearing on the Television series He romances both Alexis and Fallon.

Tracy Kendall (Deborah Adair, 1983-1984)

Public relations employee of Denver-Carrington. Deborah Adair (born Deborah Adair Miller May 23, 1952 in Lynchburg Virginia) is an American actress Scheming and ambitious, Tracy seeks to advance her career either by subterfuge or by sleeping her way to the top. She acts as a spy for Alexis, but is dismissed after she is exposed.

Peter De Vilbis (Helmut Berger, 1983-1984)

Devilish playboy who seduces Fallon while trying to exploit the Carringtons for his own financial advantage. Helmut Berger (born May 29 1944) is an Austrian Actor. Berger (whose real name is Helmut Steinberger) was born in Bad

Brady Lloyd (Billy Dee Williams, 1984-1985)

Husband of Dominique Deveraux who follows her to Denver. Billy Dee Williams (born April 6, 1937) is an American Actor, Artist, and Writer, best known for his role as Lando Calrissian

Daniel Reece (Rock Hudson, 1984-1985)

Wealthy businessman and the real father of Sammy Jo. Rock Hudson (November 17 1925 &ndash October 2 1985 was an American Film and Television Actor, recognised as a romantic leading man during He has a past with Krystle.

Lady Ashley Mitchell (Ali McGraw, 1984-1985)

American-born widow of British diplomat Lord Maynard Mitchell and renowned photographer for World Finance Magazine. Alice "Ali" MacGraw (born April 1 1939 MacGraw has described her father as "violent" Ashley has romantic feelings for Blake Carrington and assists him in battling Alexis for the control of valuable South China oil leases.

Prince Michael of Moldavia (Michael Praed, 1985-1986)

The heir to the (fictional) European kingdom of Moldavia, Michael becomes romantically involved with Amanda Carrington, whose mother Alexis schemes for them to wed. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Michael Praed (ˈpreɪd prayd) ( né Michael David Prince, born April 1, 1960 in Berkeley Gloucestershire)

Joel Abrigore (George Hamilton, 1985-1986)

Film director who plots with Sammy Jo to arrange the kidnapping of Krystle. George Hamilton (born in Memphis Tennessee on August 12, 1939) is an American Film and Television Actor and occasional

Garrett Boydston (Ken Howard, 1985-1986)

Lawyer for the Colby family (and a regular on The Colbys). Kenneth Joseph Howard Jr (born March 28, 1944) is an American Tony Award - and Daytime Emmy Award -winning actor known for his role in the television He has a romantic past with Dominique.

Miles Andrew Colby (Maxwell Caulfield, 1985-1986, 1991)

The spoilt, hot-headed son of Jason and Sable Colby and twin brother of Monica Colby. Maxwell Caulfield (born November 23, 1959) is a Scottish Actor known for his roles in film television and on stage Miles is a major character on the spin-off series The Colbys.

Cassandra "Caress" Morell (Kate O'Mara, 1986)

The manipulative sister of Alexis. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Kate O'Mara (b August 10 1939, Leicester) is an English film and television actress Rescued from a South American prison by Dex Dexter, she is reunited with her sister in Denver.

Clay Fallmont (Ted McGinley, 1986-1987)

The son of Senator Buck and Emily Fallmont, Clay engages in affairs with Amanda, Sammy Jo and Leslie Carrington. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Theodore Martin "Ted" McGinley (born May 30 1958 is an American Actor. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty.

Sarah Curtis (Cassie Yates, 1987)

Friend of Dex Dexter, whose husband and daughter die in a car crash. Cassie Yates (born 2 March 1951) born in Macon Georgia, United States, is an American actress best known Sarah is persuaded to allow her daughter's heart to be transplanted into Blake and Krystle's critically ill young daughter Krystina. She becomes obsessed with Krystina and kidnaps her.

Sean Rowan Anders (James Healey, 1987-1988)

Handsome stranger who saves Alexis from drowning after a car accident, and becomes her fourth husband. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. James Healey is an Australian -born actor who has also worked in American Television.

Recurring characters

Jeanette Robbins (Virginia Hawkins, 1981-1989; 1991)

The Carrington housekeeper. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Virginia Hawkins is an American actress who remains best known for her role in the 1980s Television series Dynasty as maid Jeanette Robbins

Gerard (William Beckley, 1981-1989; 1991)

The Carrington butler. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. William Beckley (circa 1930 is an American actor best known for his role as Gerard the butler in the Television series Dynasty.

Hilda Gunnerson (Betty Harford, 1981-1989; 1991)

The Carrington cook. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Betty Harford is an American actress highly active on Television.

D. A. Jake Dunham (Brian Dennehy, 1981)

Prosecutor who tries Blake's case regarding the death of Ted Dinard. Brian Mannion Dennehy (born July 9 1938 is an American two-time Tony Award -winning Actor who has appeared in movies, on television and performed There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty.

Ted Dinard (Mark Withers, 1981)

Steven's boyfriend, accidentally killed by Blake. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Mark Withers (born 25 June 1947, New York) is an American actor best known for his roles on Television.

Ray Bonning (Lance LeGault, 1981-1982)

Rashid Ahmed (John Saxon, 1982-1984)

Alexis' former flame. Lance LeGault (b Henry Legault on May 2, 1935 in Chicago Illinois, U John Saxon (born August 5, 1936 was born Carmine Orrico in Brooklyn New York, the son of Anna ( née Protettore and Antonio

Congressman Neal McVane (Paul Burke, 1982-1984; 1987; 1988)

Alexis' former flame, whose scheming puts him at odds with both her and the Carringtons. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Paul Burke (born July 21, 1926) is an American Actor best known for his lead roles in the 1960s television programs Naked City

Morgan Hess (Hank Brandt, 1982 - 1988)

Private investigator who pops up from time to time, usually working for Alexis.

Gerald Wilson (John Larch, 1982-1988)

ColbyCo employee. John Larch ( October 4, 1914 - October 16, 2005) was an American Film and Television Actor.

Tony Driscoll (Paul Keenan, 1982-1984)

The Carrington groundsman. Paul Keenan is a Songwriter and producer based in Dumbarton, near Glasgow in Scotland.

Dr. Jonas Edwards (Robert Symonds, 1982-1987)

Father figure to Adam when he was growing up as Michael Torrance. Robert Symonds ( December 1 1926 &ndash August 23 2007) was an American Actor.

Chris Deegan (Grant Goodeve, 1983-1987)

Gay lawyer friend of Steven's. Grant Goodeve (born July 6, 1952) is an American Actor and television host.

Gordon Wales (James Sutorius, 1984-1988)

Tabloid reporter Gordon circles the Carringtons and Colbys for years.

Luke Fuller (Billy Campbell, 1984-1985)

During his marriage to Claudia, Steven finds himself attracted to coworker Luke. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. This is about the American TV and film actor born in 1959 For similarly named people see William Campbell William Oliver "Billy" Campbell

Dean Caldwell (Richard Hatch, 1984-1985)

Her marriage to Steven troubled, Claudia finds solace with Dean. Richard Hatch is a name used by the following people Richard Hatch (actor, played Captain Apollo in the original Battlestar Galactica and plays Tom

Nicole Simpson (Susan Scannell, 1984 - 1985)

Ex-wife of Peter De Vilbis. Susan Scannell is an American actress probably best known for her roles in Television Soap opera. Marries Jeff Colby, but her lies strain their relationship.

King Galen of Moldavia (Joel Fabiani, 1985 - 1986)

Prince Michael's father and old friend of Alexis Colby. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Joel Fabiani (born 28 September 1936, Watsonville California) is an American film and television actor

Nick Kimball (Richard Lawson, 1985 - 1986)

Romances Dominique and convinces her to leave town with him. Richard Lawson (born Rickey Lee Lawson on March 7, 1947 in Loma Linda California, U

Bart Fallmont (Kevin Conroy, 1985-1986)

Clashes with Steven on environmental issues with Denver-Carrington, but the two cannot ignore their attraction. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Kevin Conroy (born November 30 1955) is an American Actor of stage, Screen and voice, best known for his portrayal

Elena, Duchess of Branagh (Kerry Armstrong, 1985-1986)

Former flame of Price Michael. Kerry Michelle Armstrong (born 12 September 1958 in Melbourne) is an Australian actress on film television and stage

Jonathan Lake (Calvin Lockhart, 1985-1986)

Jackie Deveraux (Troy Beyer, 1986-1987)

Daughter of Dominique. Calvin Lockhart (born Bert Cooper; October 18, 1934 - March 29, 2007) was a Bahamian -American Actor on There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Troy Beyer (born November 7 1964) is an American Film director, Screenwriter and actress.

Emily Fallmont (Pat Crowley, 1986)

Bart and Clay's mother, it is revealed she had an affair with Ben Carrington years ago, raising the question of Clay's parentage. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Patricia "Pat" Crowley (born 17 September 1929, Olyphant Pennsylvania) is an American Film and Television

Buck Fallmont (Richard Anderson, 1986-1987)

Senator Buck Fallmont disapproves of his son Bart's homosexuality, and later disowns his son Clay after he finds out about his wife's indiscretion. There are several minor but significant characters featured in the ABC television series Dynasty. Richard Norman Anderson (born August 8, 1926) is an American actor in film and television

Karen Atkinson (Stephanie Dunham, 1987-1988)

Surrogate mother contracted by Adam and Dana in their pursuit of a child.

Jesse Atkinson (Christopher Allport, 1987-1988)

Karen's estranged husband, and father of her other children. Christopher Allport ( June 17, 1947 &ndash January 25, 2008) was an American TV actor

Josh Harris (Tom Schanley, 1987-1988)

Troubled player on a Carrington-owned football team; briefly involved with Sammy Jo. Tom Schanley is an American actor best known for his roles on Television.

Sgt. John Zorelli (Ray Abruzzo, 1988-1989)

John is a cop who becomes involved with Fallon. Ray Abruzzo is an Italian - American actor noted for his appearances on Television. He is investigating the long-ago murder of Roger Grimes.

Joanna Sills (Kim Terry, 1988-1989)

Employee of Sable Colby.

Rudy Richards (Lou Beatty Jr. , 1988-1989)

Police partner of Zorelli.

Virginia Metheny (Liza Morrow, 1988-1989)

Krystle's cousin from Ohio, who shares a dark past with Dex. Liza Morrow is an American actress She played Virginia Metheny in the final ( 1988 - 1989) season of the Television Soap opera

Father Tanner McBride (Kevin Bernhardt, 1989)

Priest who becomes involved with Sammy Jo.

Captain William Handler (John Brandon, 1988-1989)

The crooked cop who shoots Blake in the series finale after his schemes are exposed. John Brandon is a character actor who has appeared in men on television

Behind the scenes

The mansion that appeared as the Carrington mansion in the opening credits, establishing shots and some outdoor scenes is not actually in Colorado, where Dynasty was set; it is the Filoli estate in Woodside, California. Filoli is a famous American Country house set in sixteen acres of formal gardens surrounded by a 654 Acre (2 Woodside (pop 5352 is a small incorporated town in San Mateo County, California, United States, on the San Francisco Peninsula. California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. The mansion can be seen with the same decor as it had in Dynasty in Warren Beatty's 1978 film Heaven Can Wait. Warren Beatty (born Henry Warren Beaty; March 30 1937 is an American Academy Award - and Golden Globe -winning Actor, producer Year 1978 ( MCMLXXVIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar) Heaven Can Wait is a 1978 Comedy film directed by Warren Beatty and Buck Henry. Many exterior shots of the Carrington mansion (including the Lily Pond catfight) were shot at a house called Arden Villa. It has also been used in films, television series, and music videos.

John Forsythe was the only cast member to appear in all 220 episodes of the series, and both Forsythe and John James were the only two original cast members to appear in the final episode. Linda Evans appeared in the next highest number of episodes, for a total of 204 of the 220 episodes. She appeared in only six episodes of the ninth and final season before leaving the series.

Dynasty in popular culture

Dynasty has inspired a rash of parodies, imitations and homages. A sequence in the mid-1990s the sitcom The Nanny featured Fran (Fran Drescher) and her rival CC (Lauren Lane) as Alexis and Krystle with Maxwell Sheffield (Charles Shaughnessy) as Blake. The Nanny is an American Situation comedy co-produced by Sternin & Fraser Ink Inc Francine Joy Drescher (born September 30, 1957) is an Emmy award and Golden Globe nominated American Film and Television Lauren Lane (born February 2, 1961) is a Television and stage Actress, best known for her portrayal of C Charles George Patrick Shaughnessy (born February 9, 1955) is an English Television, Theatre and Film Actor This scene quickly degenerated into a catfight between the two women. Collins herself appeared in another episode as Maxwell's stepmother, a maid who had married her boss with hints she may have been somewhat of a gold-digger. The sitcom Roseanne featured a storyline about a prince from Maldavia (played by Jim Varney) who dated Jackie for a while. Roseanne is an American sitcom broadcast on ABC from 1988 to 1997 starring Stand-up comedian Roseanne James Albert Varney Jr ( June 15, 1949 – February 10, 2000) was an American Actor. Joan Collins would also appear in the series, playing Roseanne's nouveaux riche cousin Ronnie. Dynasty was also referenced in an episode of American Dad!, where it was Roger the Alien's favorite TV show. American Dad! is a satirical American animated series produced by Underdog Productions and Fuzzy Door Productions for 20th Century The characters did nothing but slap each other and hurl insults (Bitch! Slut! Bitch! Slut!). Bitch is a term for the female of a canine species in general Slut or slattern is a Pejorative term for a person who is deemed sexually promiscuous. Finally, in an episode of Histeria! about the history of China, Miss Information mistakenly refers to this program when defining the word "dynasty". Histeria! is an American Animated television series of the late-1990s created by Tom Ruegger (who also created Tiny Toon Adventures China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National Aka Pella Aka Pella, voiced by Cree Summer, is the only African-American member of the Kid Chorus

In the 1988 film Big Business, one of Bette Midler's characters is obsessed with Dynasty. Events Michael Jackson 's first film was Moonwalker Top grossing films (U Big Business is a 1988 farcical comedy film starring Lily Tomlin and Bette Midler. Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945) is anAmerican Singer, Actress and Comedian, also known (as her informal stage name as She rehearses a speech by imitating Alexis in a scene from the show, and later quotes Alexis in the film's denouement. Some drag queens in the 1990 documentary Paris is Burning stated that they wished to be and live like the female leads on the show. A drag queen is a person usually a man who dresses (or "drags" in female clothes and make-up for special occasions and usually because they are performing and entertaining Paris Is Burning is a 1990 Documentary film directed by Jennie Livingston.

A much-discussed MAD Magazine parody, Die-Nasty appeared in Issue #256, in July of 1985, and pop musician Prince mentioned the series ("You don't have to watch Dynasty to have an attitude") in his hit 1986 song "Kiss", from the album Parade. Mad is a monthly American Humor Magazine founded by editor Harvey Kurtzman and publisher William Gaines in 1952 Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7 1958 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American musician "Kiss" is a 1986 song by Prince and the Revolution, from the album Parade. Parade Music from the Motion Picture " Under the Cherry Moon " is a 1986 Album by Prince and the Revolution

Dynasty commercial tie-ins

The creations of series costume designer Nolan Miller became so popular that Dynasty spawned its own line of women's apparel ^[3] called "The Dynasty Collection" — a series of haute couture designs based on costumes worn by Joan Collins, Linda Evans and Diahann Carroll. Nolan Miller (born 1935 is a television Costume designer best known for his work on the long-running 1980s series Dynasty, its Spin-off series Haute couture ( French for "high sewing" or "high dressmaking" oːt kuˈtyʁ refers to the creation of exclusive custom-fitted fashions Christopher Schemering's The Soap Opera Encyclopedia notes that later, "capitalizing on that success, the show put out a men's fashion line, Dynasty sheets and towels, 'Forever Krystle' perfume, dolls, and — in keeping with the nothing-is-sacred spirit of the show — even wall-to-wall carpeting and panty hose. The Soap Opera Encyclopedia is a 1985 book by Christopher Schemering which assembles comprehensive information on nearly all daytime and Prime time The Soap Opera Encyclopedia is a 1985 book by Christopher Schemering which assembles comprehensive information on nearly all daytime and Prime time " ^[3]

In addition, the Crystal Light beverage hired Linda Evans as a spokesperson due to her character's name (Krystle) on Dynasty. Crystal Light is the name of a Sugar -free energy -free beverage (originally just a water soluble beverage powder

Two fictional novels were published, based on scripts from early episodes — Dynasty^[5] and Alexis Returns^[6] — written by Eileen Lottman. In 1984, Doubleday/Dolphin published the companion book Dynasty: The Authorized Biography of the Carringtons,^[7] which included an introduction by Esther Shapiro. The Doubleday Publishing Group is the fifth largest Book Publishing company in the world The Authorized Biography featured storyline synopses in the form of extended biographies of the main characters, descriptions of primary locations (like the Carrington Estate and La Mirage) and dozens of photos from the series.

Glamour, Greed & Glory: Dynasty^[8] by Judith A. Moose was released in 2005 and included facts, stories, episode guides and photos. Author Moose claims that through research at Spelling Entertainment, she discovered the middle names (unused on air) of some key characters: Alexis Marissa, Amanda Kimberly, Blake Alexander, Claudia Mary and Fallon Marissa. ^[9]

US Ratings

Season and rank (top 30 only).

• Season 2 (1981-1982): #19 ^[4]
• Season 3 (1982-1983): #5 ^[10]
• Season 4 (1983-1984): #3 ^[11]
• Season 5 (1984-1985): #1 ^[12]
• Season 6 (1985-1986): #7 ^[13]
• Season 7 (1986-1987): #24 ^[14]

DVD releases

The first season of Dynasty was released on Region 1 DVD an April 19, 2005 by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is DVD video discs may be encoded with a region code restricting the area of the world in which they can be played DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is Events 1012 - Martyrdom of Alphege in Greenwich London. 1529 - At the Second Diet of Speyer Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is the Home video distribution arm of the 20th Century Fox film studio This edition includes all 15 episodes^[15] of the first season, interviews with original cast members Pamela Sue Martin and Al Corley and audio commentary by creator Esther Shapiro and Corley. The set also includes a series overview featurette entitled Family, Furs and Fun: Creating DYNASTY. The rights to subsequent seasons reverted to CBS Home Entertainment in November 2006. CBS Home Entertainment is the new Home video entertainment arm of CBS Corporation.

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	Season	Ep #	Release Date	Comments
	Season 1	15	April 19, 2005	2 Commentary Tracks Dynasty Overview Family Tree: Pamela Sue Martin Profile Family Tree: Al Corley Profile Outtakes
	The 2nd Season	22	August 14, 2007	Family Tree: Blake, Alexis, Krystle, Fallon, Jeff, Steven, Sammy Jo & Little Blake profiles
	The 3rd Season: Volume 1	12	June 17, 2008

See also

• List of Dynasty episodes
• Carrington family tree

References and notes

External links

• Dynasty at the Internet Movie Database
• Shoulderpads.net - "Official" site
• Ultimate Dynasty
• Der Denver Clan - German language Dynasty site

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