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The Siege - Part 1 (Dynasty)
The eighth season of ''Dynasty'' originally aired in the United States on ABC from September 23, 1987, through March 30, 1988. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy family residing in Denver, Colorado. Season eight stars John Forsythe as millionaire oil magnate Blake Carrington; Linda Evans as his wife Krystle; Jack Coleman as Blake and Alexis' earnest son Steven; Gordon Thomson as Blake and Alexis' eldest son Adam; Emma Samms as Blake and Alexis' daughter Fallon; John James as Fallon's ex-husband Jeff Colby; Leann Hunley as Adam's wife Dana Waring; Heather Locklear as Krystle's niece and Steven's ex-wife Sammy Jo; Michael Nader as Alexis' ex-husband Dex Dexter; James Healey as Alexis' mysterious new husband Sean Rowan; Terri Garber as Blake's niece Leslie Carrington; and Joan Collins as Alexis Colby, Blake's ex-wife and the mother of Adam, Fallon, Steven and Amanda. Development With '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is an American Commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast Television broadcaster, television and radio Radio network, network that serves as the flagship property of the Disney Entertainment division of the Walt Disney Company. ABC is headquartered on Riverside Drive in Burbank, California, directly across the street from Walt Disney Studios (Burbank), Walt Disney Studios and adjacent to the Team Disney – Roy E. Disney Animation Building. The network maintains secondary offices at 77 66th Street (Manhattan), West 66th Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, which houses its broadcast center and the headquarters of its news division, ABC News (United States), ABC News. Since 2007, when ABC Radio (also known as Cumulus Media Networks) was sold to Citadel Broadcasting, ABC has reduced its broadcasting operations almost exclusively to television. The youngest of the "Big Three (American television), Big Three" American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Colby
Jeffrey Broderick "Jeff" Colby is a fictional character on the ABC prime time soap opera ''Dynasty'', created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Portrayed by John James, Jeff Colby was introduced in the show's first episode in 1981 and appeared as a series regular for six seasons until transferring to the spin-off companion series, '' The Colbys''. The character returned to ''Dynasty'' upon the cancellation of ''The Colbys'' in 1987 and remained with the series until its final episode in 1989. James later reprised his role for the 1991 miniseries, '' Dynasty: The Reunion''. In The CW's 2017 ''Dynasty'' reboot, Jeff is portrayed by Sam Adegoke. In this series, Jeff is the brother of Monica Colby ( Wakeema Hollis) and the son of Cesil Colby ( Hakeem Kae-Kazim) and Dominique Deveraux ( Michael Michele), who is the half-sister of Blake Carrington ( Grant Show). Original series ''Dynasty'' debuted in January 1981, with John James portraying Jeff Colby. Jeff's on-again, off-again ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Colbys
''The Colbys'' (originally titled ''Dynasty II: The Colbys'') is an American prime time soap opera that originally aired on American Broadcasting Company, ABC from November 20, 1985, to March 26, 1987. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and Eileen and Robert Mason Pollock, Eileen and Robert Pollock and produced by Aaron Spelling, it is a spin-off (media), spin-off of ''Dynasty (1981 TV series), Dynasty'' and revolves around the Colbys, another vastly wealthy family who own a large multinational conglomerate and are connected to the Carrington family, Carringtons of ''Dynasty''. Intended to surpass its predecessor in opulence, the series' producers were handed an immensely high budget for the era, and cast a handful of well-known movie stars among its leads. ''The Colbys'' stars Charlton Heston as tycoon Jason Colby, Barbara Stanwyck as his sister Constance Colby, Constance, Stephanie Beacham as his wife Sable Colby, Sable, Katharine Ross as Sable's sister and Jason's lover Fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexis Colby
Alexis Carrington Colby (née Morell, formerly Dexter and Rowan) is a fictional character on the American TV series ''Dynasty''. She is the ex-wife of Blake Carrington (John Forsythe) and her schemes cause one problem after another for him and their children. The role was originated by Joan Collins in the first episode of the show's second season in 1981, though the character appeared briefly in the first-season finale, non-speaking and face unseen. Collins remained on the show until the finale in 1989, and then returned as Alexis for the 1991 miniseries '' Dynasty: The Reunion''. The character appeared later in the first season of the 2017 ''Dynasty'' reboot series, portrayed by Nicollette Sheridan from the sixteenth episode of the first season to the fifteenth episode of the second season. Actress Amy Sutherland played a bandaged, non-speaking Alexis in the sixteenth and seventeenth episodes of the second season. Elizabeth Gillies, who stars as Alexis's daughter Fallon, playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joan Collins
Dame Joan Henrietta Collins (born 23 May 1933) is an English actress, author and columnist. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe Awards, a People's Choice Award, two Soap Opera Digest Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. In 1983, Collins was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has been recognised for her philanthropy, particularly her advocacy towards causes relating to children, which has earned her many honours. In 2015, she was made a Dame by Queen Elizabeth II for her charitable services, presented to her by then Prince of Wales. Collins trained as an actress at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. She signed to The Rank Organisation at the age of 17 and had small roles in the British films '' Lady Godiva Rides Again'' (1951) and '' The Woman's Angle'' (1952) before taking on a supporting role in '' Judgment Deferred'' (1952). She went under contract to 20th Century Fox in 1955, and in that same year she starred as Evely ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leslie Carrington
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981, to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy family residing in Denver, Colorado. ''Dynasty'' stars John Forsythe as oil magnate Blake Carrington, Linda Evans as his new wife Krystle, and later Joan Collins as his former wife Alexis. A two-part miniseries, '' Dynasty: The Reunion'', aired in October 1991. Overview : Main cast (opening credits in every episode) : Semi-regular cast (opening credits in select episodes) : Recurring guest star : Guest star ;Cast notes Main ;Blake Carrington (John Forsythe (original cast), 1981–1989; 1991) :The self-made CEO of Denver-Carrington and the principal character of the series. Married to his former secretary Krystle Jennings, he has four grown children with his scheming ex-wife Alexis, and later a daughter with Krystle. Init ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Terri Garber
Terri Leslie Garber (born December 28, 1960) is an American actress and entrepreneur. Career Garber's acting debut was as Allison Linden on the daytime soap opera ''Texas'' in 1982. Her first feature film role in the 1984 action film ''Toy Soldiers''. Garber's breakout role was wicked Southern belle Ashton Main in the 1985 ABC miniseries '' North and South'', based on the 1982 novel of the same name by John Jakes. As of 2002, it was still ranked among the ten highest rated miniseries in TV history. Garber reprised the role for the 1986 sequel miniseries, '' North and South: Book II'', as well as for the 1994 final installment, '' Heaven and Hell: North and South Book III''. In 1987, she described Ashton: Garber portrayed the role of Leslie Carrington on the primetime soap ''Dynasty'' from 1987–88. She appeared alone on the cover of ''TV Guide TV Guide is an American digital media In mass communication, digital media is any media (communication), communication media ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Rowan
''Dynasty'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981, to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy family residing in Denver, Colorado. ''Dynasty'' stars John Forsythe as oil magnate Blake Carrington, Linda Evans as his new wife Krystle, and later Joan Collins as his former wife Alexis. A two-part miniseries, '' Dynasty: The Reunion'', aired in October 1991. Overview : Main cast (opening credits in every episode) : Semi-regular cast (opening credits in select episodes) : Recurring guest star : Guest star ;Cast notes Main ;Blake Carrington (John Forsythe (original cast), 1981–1989; 1991) :The self-made CEO of Denver-Carrington and the principal character of the series. Married to his former secretary Krystle Jennings, he has four grown children with his scheming ex-wife Alexis, and later a daughter with Krystle. Initia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Healey (actor)
James Patrick Healey (born in County Galway, Ireland) is an Irish-born Australian actor. Early life His family moved to Manchester, England before emigrating to Melbourne, Australia in 1970. He studied acting at both NIDA (Sydney) and RADA (London). Career In Australia he acted in television police procedural ''Homicide'' in guest roles in 1975 and 1976. George Miller's first choice for the starring role of ''Max Rockatansky'' was Healey himself whom at the time worked at a Melbourne abattoir, while pursuing his theatrical film debut. Upon reading the script of ''Mad Max'' (1979) given to him, Healey declined the role of the strong but taciturn character, finding the lead's meager and terse dialogue too unappealing for his vocal acting performance. Up-and-coming young American-Australian actor Mel Gibson landed the role of Max. During the release of ''Mad Max 2'' in theaters, Healey on the other hand had a regular role on the soap opera ''The Restless Years'' as the murdero ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dex Dexter
Farnsworth "Dex" Dexter is a fictional character on the ABC prime time soap opera ''Dynasty''. Portrayed by Michael Nader, the character was introduced as a love interest for Alexis Colby in the series' fourth season in 1983. He became her third husband, and arguably the second great love of her life, after Blake Carrington. Even after the end of their marriage, Dex remained a strong force in Alexis's life. Dex Dexter remained on the series until its final episode in 1989. Nader did not reprise his role for the 1991 miniseries '' Dynasty: The Reunion'', though the character was mentioned. In 2022, Pej Vahdat was cast as Dex for the fifth season of the CW reboot series ''Dynasty''. Original series Michael Nader first appeared as Farnsworth "Dex" Dexter in season four of ''Dynasty'' in 1983. The character was soon paired with Alexis Colby (Joan Collins), and Nader remained on the series until its cancellation in 1989. Dex did not appear in the 1991 miniseries '' Dynasty: The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Nader
Michael Nader (February 19, 1945 – August 23, 2021) was an American actor, known for his roles as Dex Dexter on the ABC primetime soap opera ''Dynasty'' from 1983 to 1989, and Dimitri Marick on the ABC daytime soap opera ''All My Children'' from 1991 to 2001, and in 2013. He also starred as Kevin Thompson on the soap opera ''As the World Turns'' from 1975 to 1978. Early life Nader was born on February 19, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was of German, Yugoslavian, and Lebanese descent. Nader was a nephew of actor George Nader. His parents split a few months after his birth. At the age of six, he was hit by a drunk driver, which left him with a visible facial scar. Nader accompanied his mother, Minette, when she moved to Los Angeles to pursue an entertainment career. At 16, Nader was one of three young surfers featured in a September 1961 ''Life'' photo with George Jones spread accompanying the article "The Mad, Happy Surfers: A Way of Life on the Wavetops". He graduated fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sammy Jo Carrington
Samantha Josephine "Sammy Jo" Carrington (maiden name Dean) is a fictional character on the ABC television series ''Dynasty'', created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. The niece of central protagonist Krystle Carrington (Linda Evans), Sammy Jo marries and has a son with Steven Carrington (Al Corley, later Jack Coleman). Originated by actress Heather Locklear during the series' second season in 1981, Sammy Jo was a recurring character until the end of the fifth season in 1985, after which Locklear was promoted to a permanent cast member. The character remained on the series until its finale in 1989, with Locklear reprising her role for the 1991 miniseries '' Dynasty: The Reunion''. In The CW's 2017 reboot of the series, actor Rafael de la Fuente portrays a gay male version of the character, named Sam "Sammy Jo" Jones. Original series Heather Locklear first appeared as Sammy Jo in the 1981 season two episode "Reconciliation". The character recurred until the end of season five ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
