The Colbys
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
2 Seasons • 49 Episodes
44 min per episode
1985 – 1987
Premiered: Wed, Nov 20, 1985
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 25: “Crossroads”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Colby's Promo
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-10
Cast & Creators
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Charlton Heston
Jason Colby
John James
Jeff Colby
Stephanie Beacham
Sable Colby
Katharine Ross
Francesca Scott Colby Hamilton Langdon
Emma Samms
Fallon Carrington Colby
Maxwell Caulfield
Miles Colby
Tracy Scoggins
Monica Colby
Claire Yarlett
Bliss Colby
Ricardo Montalban
Zach Powers
Kim Morgan Greene
Channing Carter
Michael Parks
Hoyt Parker / Phillip Colby
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Shapiro, Esther Shapiro, Robert Mason Pollock, Eilen Pollock
Aaron Spelling, Douglas S. Cramer, Esther Shapiro
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas S. Cramer
Producer
Esther Shapiro
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Colbys
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What is The Colbys about?
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.
How many seasons does The Colbys have?
The Colbys comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Colbys?
Key cast members in The Colbys include Charlton Heston, John James, Stephanie Beacham, Katharine Ross, Emma Samms.
Who created or directed The Colbys?
The Colbys was developed and directed by Richard Shapiro, Esther Shapiro, Robert Mason Pollock, Eilen Pollock.