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Santa Barbara 

TV-PG | | Drama, Romance | TV Series (1984–1993)
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2137 episodes
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In Santa Barbara, California, the fascinating and tumultuous life of the rich Capwells around who gravitate other families, from the Lockridges, the rival family, to the Andrades or the ... See full summary »

Creators:

Bridget Dobson, Jerome Dobson

Stars:

A Martinez, Marcy Walker, Nancy Lee Grahn | See full cast & crew »
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47 wins & 114 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Series cast summary:
A Martinez ...  Cruz Castillo 1,492 episodes, 1984-1992
Marcy Walker Marcy Walker ...  Eden Capwell Castillo / ... 1,220 episodes, 1984-1991
Nancy Lee Grahn ...  Julia Wainwright / ... 1,142 episodes, 1985-1993
Jed Allan ...  C.C. Capwell 1,100 episodes, 1986-1993
Robin Mattson ...  Gina Timmons / ... 1,017 episodes, 1985-1993
Judith McConnell ...  Sophia Capwell / ... 1,009 episodes, 1984-1993
Lane Davies ...  Mason Capwell 900 episodes, 1984-1989
Todd McKee ...  Ted Capwell 611 episodes, 1984-1989
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Storyline

In Santa Barbara, California, the fascinating and tumultuous life of the rich Capwells around who gravitate other families, from the Lockridges, the rival family, to the Andrades or the Perkins, more modest families but which destinies know the same torments. Written by Anonymous

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

Certificate:

TV-PG

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Details

Official Sites:

Santa Barbara Blog

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 July 1984 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

California Clan See more »

Filming Locations:

Marineland of the Pacific - 6610 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dobson Productions, New World Television See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

| (2123 episodes) | (2137 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono (1984-1987)| Stereo (1987-1993)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The show was preempted a total of 73 times either for holidays, sporting events, award shows, presidential inaugurations, or for special reports that weren't planned in advance. 1984 = 1, 1985 = 8, 1986 = 7, 1987 = 19, 1988 = 5, 1989 = 9, 1990 = 6, 1991 = 11, 1992 = 6, and 1993 = 1. See more »

Quotes

[Struggling to come up with nice things to say about Gina]
Mason: Well, I never actually saw her pull the wings off butterflies.
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Connections

Referenced in Raising Hope: Mrs. Smartypants (2012) See more »

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The greatest Tv show ever
28 July 2000 | by caldisert – See all my reviews

Santa Barbara was very unique.Its great writing and amazing cast were something that has never been seen on TV. Santa Barbara created couples that will never be forgotten. Actors like Harley Jane Kozak,Lane Davies,Marcy Walker,A.Martinez,Jed Allan,Judith McConnell,Robin Mattson,Nancy Grahn etc. were outstanding.Cast like that will never be seen again. Through Santa Barbara we were able to live through most wonderful feelings and see the most beautiful lovestories. Santa Barbara will never be forgotten! We,the fans, will always be grateful for those beautiful memories that SB let us have.
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