10 Fun Facts About The Colbys

Which actor played Fallon Carrington Colby on The Colbys?

Emma Samms took over the role of Fallon when the character moved from Dynasty to The Colbys in 1985, replacing Pamela Sue Martin who had played her in the original series.

What relation was the Colby family to the Carringtons in Dynasty?

The Colbys were connected to the Carringtons through marriage; Fallon Carrington married Jeff Colby, making his family the in-laws of the main Dynasty clan.

Which network aired The Colbys during its original run?

The Colbys aired on ABC from 1985 to 1987, as a prime-time spin-off of the network's hit series Dynasty.

In The Colbys, what was Jason Colby's profession?

Jason Colby, played by John James, was a shipping magnate and the patriarch of the Colby family empire.

Who played the family matriarch Constance Colby on The Colbys?

Barbara Stanwyck played Constance Colby, the strong-willed mother of the Colby clan, in what became one of her final major television roles.

Which character on The Colbys was Fallon's romantic interest and later husband?

Jeff Colby, Fallon's cousin through marriage on Dynasty, became her husband and a main character on The Colbys spin-off series.

Who played Miles Colby, Jason's brother, on The Colbys?

Maxwell Caulfield played Miles Colby throughout the series, portraying Jason's wayward younger brother who was a central character in the show.

In The Colbys, what shocking revelation occurred about Constance near the show's end?

In a dramatic twist, it was revealed that Constance was not actually Jason Colby's legal wife, a bombshell that shocked the family and viewers.

Which actor, known for his role in a classic Western film, guest-starred on The Colbys?

Charlton Heston appeared on The Colbys in a guest role, bringing his legendary status from classic films to the prime-time soap opera.

Who played Sable Scott Colby, the glamorous rival character, on The Colbys?

Stephanie Beacham portrayed Sable Scott Colby, a seductive and conniving character who became a major antagonist on the series.