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Release Date:
4 December 1981 (USA) more
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Set in the vineyards of California, this prime-time soap opera featured the conflict between two families: the Channings... more
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Won Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 46 nominations more
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Cast

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Jane Wyman ... Angela Channing (228 episodes, 1981-1990)

Lorenzo Lamas ... Lance Cumson (228 episodes, 1981-1990)
Chao Li Chi ... Chao-Li Chi / ... (215 episodes, 1981-1990)

David Selby ... Richard Channing (209 episodes, 1982-1990)
Susan Sullivan ... Maggie Gioberti / ... (207 episodes, 1981-1989)
Margaret Ladd ... Emma Channing / ... (193 episodes, 1981-1989)
Ana Alicia ... Melissa Agretti Cumson / ... (178 episodes, 1982-1989)
Robert Foxworth ... Chase Gioberti (155 episodes, 1981-1987)

William R. Moses ... Cole Gioberti (140 episodes, 1981-1987)
Abby Dalton ... Julia Cumson / ... (98 episodes, 1981-1986)
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60 min (227 episodes)
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Control of the Falcon Crest Winery was constantly changing hands, as this was the central theme of the show during it's entire run. It begins with Angela in control and Chase inheriting a small portion that was his fathers. Angela and Chase then become equal co-owners at the end of the first season, at the good will of Chase, as he in fact owned 100% at his point. At one point Angela, Chase and Richard each controlled a third, but this did not last long. Falcon Crest had many different characters control it over the years but Angela always tried to reclaim her legacy. In the final episode Falcon Crest was 100% owned by Richard, but was again divided at good will, so that Richard owned 50%, intended to be inherited by Michael and Kevin, another 40% owned by Angela, intended to be inherited by Lance, and the final 10% immediately given to Lance. Although this ended the show at a good spirited nature between the remaining cast, this completely omits Chase's grandson Joseph Gioberti, and his legal guardian, Chase's son Cole Gioberti, from any present or future ownership of Falcon Crest, but Joseph, through guardianship of Cole, should in fact have been the rightful 100% owner of Falcon Crest at this point, ownership that Angela at one point stole by forgery of documents. For Joseph to have complete ownership of Falcon Crest was indirectly what Chase intended to accomplish by his final will, but this was foiled by Angela, leaving the series 'good hearted' character Chase, and his heirs, without any ownership, and the more evil characters Angela, Richard and Lance, the 'winners'. more
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Garth: Your office was completely destroyed.
Richard Channing Denault: Well at least I won't have to go to work today. I hated that damn wallpaper anyway.
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A Classic Eighties Soap......Aged to Perfection, 4 November 2002
Author: Dale Gonyea from Worcester, MA

Falcon Crest was such a great show! It stood apart from serious-Dallas and campy-Dynasty and rivoted viewers for 9 seasons. Headed by Jane Wyman, the cast and crew rose to the challenge of taking their place beside the classic dramas of Dallas, Dynasty and Knots Landing. With gorgeous on location photography and crisp screenplays....the show was able to capture its own following. Currently airing on SoapNet, this vintage drama has finally been uncorked!

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