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The Colbys

1985-11-20 · 44 min / episode · ★ 6.3

Drama · Soap

The Colbys is an American prime time soap opera, which originally aired on ABC from November 20, 1985 to March 26, 1987. Produced by Aaron Spelling, it was a spin-off of Dynasty, which had been the highest rated series for the 1984–1985 U.S. television season. The Colbys revolved around another wealthy, upper-class family, who were distant relatives of the Carringtons of Dynasty and who owned a large multi-national corporation. 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, including Charlton Heston, Barbara Stanwyck, Katharine Ross and Ricardo Montalban. However, The Colbys was ultimately a ratings disappointment, and was canceled after two seasons.

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Creators
Richard Shapiro, Esther Shapiro, Robert Mason Pollock, Eilen Pollock
Production companies
Aaron Spelling Productions
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Status
Ended

Top Cast

Charlton HestonCharlton HestonJason Colby
John JamesJohn JamesJeff Colby
Stephanie BeachamStephanie BeachamSable Colby
Katharine RossKatharine RossFrancesca Scott Colby Hamilton Langdon
Emma SammsEmma SammsFallon Carrington Colby
Maxwell CaulfieldMaxwell CaulfieldMiles Colby
Tracy ScogginsTracy ScogginsMonica Colby
Claire YarlettClaire YarlettBliss Colby
Ricardo MontalbanRicardo MontalbanZach Powers
Kim Morgan GreeneKim Morgan GreeneChanning Carter
Michael ParksMichael ParksHoyt Parker / Phillip Colby

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