THE STORY BEHIND THE STORY
Dynasty finished last season (1988-1989) at 57. Its numbers had been dwindling since the ill-fated Moldavia Massacre. After Linda Evans’ departure last season, it seemed as if the show had run its course. It seemed only natural to cancel the series. However, Dynasty ended with its usual season-ending cliffhanger. Die-hard Dynasty fans were left wondering what would happen to their favorite Dynasty characters. Collins’ Alexis was literally left hanging in the air.After the cancellation announcement, Dynasty die-hards began a massive letter-writing campaign. ABC offices were flooded with letters and postcards, while phone-lines were jammed during the business day. Dynasty’s fans were in hot demand, appearing on every talk show around.Finally, ABC gave in and Dynasty returned in the fall with a tenth season. As with any soap, there were some changes, though. John Forsythe returned as Blake Carrington, along with John James (Jeff Colby), Gordon Thomson (Adam Carrington), Heather Locklear (Sammy Jo), Tracy Scoggins (Monica), and Stephanie Beacham (Sable). Joan Collins was limited to cameo appearances this season as her character Alexis Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan retires. Michael Nader (Dex) left the series after a few episodes. Lauren Hutton joined the series as a former flame of Blake Carrington. Emma Samms and Jack Coleman were unable to reprise their roles as Fallon and Steven, so the originators of the roles returned, Pamela Sue Martin and Al Corley. Others followed.The saga of the Carringtons continues ...
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Executive ProducersJASON GIBSONandRUSSELL TAYLORWritten ByJASON GIBSONandRUSSELL TAYLORBased on "DYNASTY" Created byRICHARD and ESTHER SHAPIRODynasty the Sequel is a fan fiction that is in no way connected to Aaron Spelling, any TV house, or any person that represents or owns the rights to Dynasty and/or The Colbys.This web-series is based upon original characters and situations created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and Eileen and Robert Mason Pollack. Original Dynasty and The Colbys characters, contents, places, and events are © Aaron Spelling Productions, 1981-1989, 1991. No copyright infringement is intended.Other characters created for Dynasty the Sequel are the executive property of Dynasty the Sequel. All images are used strictly for illustration purposes and are not meant to imply the actual association of the individuals with Dynasty the Sequel.Text, including story and character content, are owned by the authors, and are not to be used in part or wholly without their permission.The contents of this web-series are for entertainment purposes only; absolutely no revenue is generated by this project.
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