NEWS

Dynasty High -- News

Resplendent in the Nolan Miller style of dress the show was known for,
here is part of our "Dynasty" cast, left to right, back row first:
Gordon Thomson as Adam, John James as Jeff, Catherine Oxenburg as Amanda,
Michael Praed as Prince Michael, Jack Coleman as Steven, Michael Nader
as Dex (front row) Pamela Bellwood as Claudia, Linda Evans as Krystle,
John Forsythe as Blake, Joan Collins as Alexis and Diahann Carroll as Dominique.

You know, long before the launch of BRBTV in 1998, its founder was a journalist. In fact, BRB has been an editor and writer for three different daily newspapers, including one of the biggies in Detroit, as well as a freelance blatherer for many other newspapers across the country. So, she likes the news. In that spirit, we launch in the year 2000 a new feature for "Dynasty High" -- the News page. Based on the questions we've gotten from our kind readers, you would like to hear some "Dynasty" news. Keep checkin' back; we'll keep updating it ...

November 30, 2002

Beacham's former co-star sheds light on actress

Ted Raimi, who starred with Stephanie Beacham (our own Sable Colby) on TV's "SeaQuest DSV," had kind words for the actress at his appearance today in Columbus, Ohio. "She's a terrific actress," Raimi said, adding that he enjoyed working with her. One thing he does recall about Beacham in her post-"Colbys" and "Dynasty" role on "SeaQuest DSV" is her fascination with "miniature houses and miniature furniture," he said. "She would always be like, 'Owweh, look at this chair!'" he imitated in an English accent. Raimi, a veteran of the TV show "Xena: Warrior Princess" and brother to Hollywood producer Sam Raimi (and a Detroit native -- rockin'!), was speaking at the Mid-Ohio-Con event.

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October 19, 2002

HUGE NEWS!!!!! 'Dynasty' returns to American television!

It's huge. It's huger than huge. Ask any of BRB's neighbors; she was running around the house screaming "Oh my! Oh my!" at exactly 9:17 a.m. Eastern time this morning. SoapNet cable will begin airing "Dynasty" episodes on November 4. Check out the November schedule at their website: They'll run "Dynasty" daily in the morning, then do a marathon of the week's episodes early Sunday morning! All one zillion or so of you fans out there who've emailed us about "Dynasty" videos, take heed! Get those VCRs ready!!!!!!! We can't believe it!!!!!!!

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September 23, 2002

Happy birthday, Emma Samms

Wow, all of 42! She's still so young! Emma Samms, our lovely Fallon No. 2, was born on this day in 1960. You can see her on Saturday afternoon airings of "The Colbys" on SoapNet cable.

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August 12, 2002

Happy birthday, George Hamilton

The debonair guy who played sleezemeister Joel Abrigore turns 63 today. You can catch George Hamilton in the 1961 movie, "By Love Possessed," airing on Turner Classic Movies at 4 p.m. Eastern time on Thursday.

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July 30, 2002

Whoa, it's Joan!

Big news day! Joan Collins will soon join the cast of "Guiding Light," where she'll play Alexandra Spaulding. Collins' has signed a 6-month contract, and is expected to make her first appearance in September.

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Busy girl, that Heather

Her star just keeps on shining. Heather Locklear, most recently employed on ABC's "Spin City," will have roles in two more series. She'll play a "slutty pharmaceutical rep" on three episodes of the new show "Scrubs" this November. She'll also play the mother of Dakota Fanning's character in the Brittany Murphy comedy "Molly Gunn."

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July 17, 2002

Happy birthday, Diahann Carroll

The sultry songstress Dominique, otherwise known as Diahann Carroll, turns 67 today. Catch her in the 1974 movie, "Claudine," for which she earned a best actress Oscar nomination in her warm performance as a single mother on welfare who finds romance while raising six kids. The movie airs tomorrow at 4 a.m. Eastern time on the Fox Movie Channel, and at 10:45 a.m. next Wednesday on Encore's Love Stories channel.

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July 16, 2002

Catch Emma Samms on Pax movie

She's looking awfully nice and sleek in this movie, with her hair cropped close and her pretty face as pert as ever. Emma Samms stars in the Mary Higgins Clark movie, "Pretend You Don't See Her" at 9 p.m. Eastern time Saturday on Pax TV. She plays a real estate agent who's life is in danger when she witnesses a murder.

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June 26, 2002

Happy birthday, Pamela Bellwood

Pamela Bellwood, who played the oft-confused Claudia, turns 51 today. You can see her in the 1983 movie, "Choices of the Heart," airing on the True Stories channel at 11:20 a.m. Eastern time July 2, and at 7:50 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. on July 6. The drama is about a lay missionary who was murdered, along with three American nuns, in El Salvador in 1980. It also stars Melissa Gilbert, Martin Sheen, Helen Hunt, Peter Horton, Mike Farrell, Mary McCusker and Mari Gorman.

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June 21, 2002

German station airs 'Dynasty'

We love to hear about "Dynasty" airing anywhere on the globe, so our many thanks to Adam of Hungary, who gave us the tipoff on this one:

The German station "Neun Live" will air "Dynasty" beginning June 24, 2002, weekdays at 13.15 and 20.15 cet. They'll feature a "Dynasty Quiz Show" in each episode for fans. Cool! Go to www.neunlive.de to read more about it.

"The show is also on air on the German Pay-tv Premiere Serie; it airs season 4," Adam says.

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May 26, 2002

Ricardo Montalban appears in 'Spy Kids' sequel

Ooooh, it's so good to see him working and not resting on his (considerable) laurels ... The delicious and delightful Ricardo Montalban -- rating high on the BRBTV Meow List -- will star in the sequel to "Spy Kids." Called "Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams," the Miramax film releases on August 7. Montalban joins a cast that includes Alexa Vega, Daryl Sabara, Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Steve Buscemi and Mike Judge. To learn more, go towww.spykids.com.

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May 4, 2002

BRBTV announces a verified seller of 'Dynasty' videos

To follow up on recent discussions on this page, as well as in the Dynasty High guestbook:

BRBTV is pleased to announce its first verified seller of "Dynasty" videos: Danielle of The Dynasty Fan Network has successfully completed a sale to fellow fan Daniel. You can find Danielle's page at http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Guild/1405/dynasty.html, and email her at EmmaSamms@portcharles.net.

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April 18, 2002

Happy birthday, John James

Spotted recently on the show "Touched by an Angel," John James, who was Jeff Colby to us, turns 46 today.

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April 16, 2002

Happy birthday, Peter Mark Richman

Stately as Andrew Laird, Peter Mark Richman, also the original C.C. Capwell on the former daytime soap, "Santa Barbara," turns 75 today.

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April 10, 2002

Happy birthday, Lee Bergere

The long-suffering Joseph Andyrs, Lee Bergere, turns 78 today.

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April 8, 2002

Heather visits 'Ally'

Heather Locklear's star has shone so brightly since the days of "Dynasty" it's sometimes easy to forget she was even on the show. In addition to her regular role on ABC's "Spin City," Locklear will guest star on the April 22 episode of Fox's "Ally McBeal." Check your local listings.

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April 6, 2002

Happy birthday, Billy Dee Williams

Seen recently on "Hollywood Squares," Billy Dee Williams, who was Brady Lloyd to us, turns 65 today.

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April 2, 2002

*** SPECIAL BRBTV WARNING on buying 'Dynasty' videos

If you've been a frequenter of the Dynasty High guestbook, then you know the background of this. Please read the guestbook for more information, but the essence is this: Some degenerate soul out there has been scamming "Dynasty" fans out of their hard-earned cash by posing as a seller of the episodes on video. This person works over the Internet and evidently never mails you the videotapes he promises. Please, please, please be careful out there. This person is rumored to be based in Poland and allegedly asks the buyer to wire the money through Western Union.

If you are in doubt as to the authenticity of a seller of "Dynasty" videos over the Internet, please don't go through with the purchase. BRBTV expects to be announcing two "verified" sellers soon, on this very page. That means we will give you the names of sellers who have completed sales of "Dynasty" videos in honesty. So stay tuned.

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April 1, 2002

Happy birthday, Michael Praed

Prince Michael of Moldavia turns 42 today.

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March 31, 2002

Happy birthday, Ed Marinaro

His role as the hunky Cray Boyd was too short. (And really -- who had the fun job of thinking of all these hunky names -- Cray Boyd, Brady Lloyd, Garrett Boydston, Clay Fallmont ... ??) Ed Marinaro turns (close your eyes if you don't want to see) 52 today. You can still catch Marinaro on reruns of "Hill Street Blues" on Bravo daily.

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March 28, 2002

Happy birthday, Ken Howard

Ken Howard, who played an often-distraught Garrett Boydston in pursuit of Dominique Devereux, turns 58 today. You can still see Howard in his trademark show, "White Shadow," weekdays at 10 a.m. Eastern time on ESPNC.

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March 25, 2002

Diahann Carroll stars in "The Court"

ABC's Supreme Court drama "The Court" premieres this Tuesday at 10 p.m. Eastern time, and with it comes Ms. Diahann Carroll, our own Dominique Devereux. The show, created by Carol Flint, follows a former Ohio governor played by Sally Field, who is sworn in as the newest member of an evenly divided Supreme Court. "The Court" also stars Craig Bierko, Christina Hendricks, Pat Hingle, Miguel Sandoval and Chris Sarandon.

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March 3, 2002

Happy birthday, Gordon Thomson

File this under the You've Got To Be Kidding Department: Gordon Thomson, our own Adam Carrington, turns 57 today.

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March 2, 2002

Happy birthday, Cassie Yates

Cassie Yates, who played Sarah Curtis on "Dynasty," turns 51 today.

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February 28, 2002

Happy birthday, Stephanie Beacham

Feisty and beyond scene-stealing as Sable Colby, Stephanie Beacham turns 55 today.

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February 25, 2002

Happy birthday, Leann Hunley

Our own Dana Waring turns 47 today. You can see Ms. Hunley in the 1999 film "Horse Sense," airing at 7 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, Feb. 28 on the Disney channel.

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February 24, 2002

Happy birthday, James Farentino and Susan Scannell

OK, he may have faced stalking allegations with that Sinatra chick, but to us he's Dr. Nick Tuscanni, and today James Farentino turns 64 today. You can see Farentino in episodes of "ER" airing this Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Eastern time on TNT. Meanwhile, Susan Scannell, who played Nicole Simpson (no, not that Nicole Simpson -- boy, this sure is a strange birthday salute today!) turns 44 today.

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February 23, 2002

Emma Samms stars in new movie

This just goes to show you that you've got to watch this column every day; we don't always have a lot of notice on this stuff ... Emma Samms stars in a 2002 movie tonight on Pax-TV at 9 p.m. Eastern time (check your local listings). It's Mary Higgins Clark's "Pretend You Don't See Her," and here's how TV Guide describes it:

Lacey Farrell (Samms) is a hotshot real-estate broker who's about to seal a big deal when the seller involved in the negotiations is murdered by the potential buyer. Lacey identifies the killer after conferring with police, who confirm that the crime has an underworld connection. Although Lacey is placed in a Federal witness-protection program, the killer soon discovers her new identity and starts closing in fast.

The two-hour movie also stars Hannes Jaenicke as Blake, Beau Starr as Detective Ed Sloan, Reiner Schoene, Stewart Bick, Laura Press, Carolyn Dunn, Fulvio Cecere, Richard Eden and William Colgate as Svenson.

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February 21, 2002

Happy birthday, Jack Coleman

The second Steven Carrington turns 44 today.

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February 19, 2002

Happy birthday, Michael Nader and Kathleen Beller

As his former co-star recovers from wedding celebrations (see the item below), Michael Nader, who played Dex Dexter, turns 57 today. Kathleen Beller, known to us as Kirby Andyrs, turns 46.

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February 18, 2002

Whoa! No, prenup, Joan???

Joan Collins denies reports that she and her new hubby drew up a prenuptial agreement. In a flurry of activity over the weekend, the 68-year-old beauty wed a 36-year-old hottie, who wore a kilt to the ceremony at a London hotel. Today, Joan told "Entertainment Tonight" that she was "hung over and hungry" from the celebration. It's the fourth marriage for Joan, who sure can score the young'uns.

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February 4, 2002

Diahann Carroll lands new series

The Zentertainment newsletter reports that the forever-lovely Diahann Carroll, who played Dominique Devereaux for us, has joined the cast of ABC's "The Court." Keep an eye on the ABC website for details.

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February 2, 2002

Happy birthday, Bo Hopkins

Relatively brief as the character Matthew Blaisdel, but still memorable, the hunky Bo Hopkins turns 60 today. We always kinda liked him. Meow.

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January 29, 2002

Happy birthday, John Forsythe and Katharine Ross

Two January 29th babies: The big guy, John Forsythe, whom we all know as Blake Carrington, turns 84 today; while Katharine Ross, who played Francesca Colby, turns 60. See Ross in "Voyage of the Damned" on The Movie Channel at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, January 31. You'll hear Forsythe several times daily on HBO or HBOL-E, with airings of "Charlie's Angels."

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January 16, 2002

Attention 'Dynasty' fans who've purchased videotapes -- we need you!!!!

The demand for "Dynasty" episodes on video has not abated in the few years that we've been at this whole website thing. We notice, from time to time, that fans sign our guestbook stating that they have "Dynasty" episodes on video for sale.

We'll ask you a favor, to serve other fans out there: If you have emailed BRBTV about where to find the "Dynasty" videos, AND have successfully purchased them from anywhere, up and including someone who signed our guestbook, please email us and let us know. The seller you purchased from will then become a "verified" supplier for other fans out there who are looking for a safe transaction and are wary of possible scams (see our guestbook entries for more on that!). We will run an item on this News page, spreading the word that this seller is legitimate. It's kinda like the eBay feedback system!

We ask that the buyer be a person who has emailed us in the past (we archive everything, so we can verify that) so that it makes it easier to identify a legitimate buyer, too. After all, email addresses are pretty easy to come by, aren't they?

So please tell us about your legitimate transactions, and watch this page!

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January 5, 2002

Happy birthday, Pamela Sue Martin

The original Fallon, and the one-time supersleuth Nancy Drew, turns 48 today. Catch her hosting a vintage episode of "Saturday Night" (with musical guests Power Station! so '80s!) at 7 a.m. Eastern standard time Saturday, January 12, on Comedy Central.

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December 7, 2001

BRBTV begins affiliation with AllPosters

BRB announces an affiliation with website AllPosters.com for BRBTV sites including Dynasty High. "We chose AllPosters because its merchandise caters to the fans of the classic television shows we celebrate," BRB says. This means AllPosters ads, which on the Dynasty High site will feature stars such as Joan Collins, will replace the ads of companies previously in affiliate relationships with BRBTV. "Follow the links on our pages to purchase prints or posters of your favorite stars from AllPosters, and you'll be keeping BRBTV alive and kicking," BRB says. And keep those emails comin', we add, because we love to hear from you!

Buy prints of Joan and more!

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November 25, 2001

Happy birthday, Ricardo, our love!

Registering three "Meows" on the BRBTV Meow List, Ricardo Montalban, the great Zach Powers, turns 81 today.

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November 21, 2001

Yours if the price is right: Linda Evans' fancy spread

As reported on TV's "Entertainment Tonight" this evening, Linda Evans is looking to unload her Tacoma, Wash., house. The expanse is 3.5 acres, and the house was built in 1919. Evans says she originally chose it for its seclusion. It features 11,000 square feet, with niceties like a double-oven kitchen, hand-painted ceilings and a master suite with dressing rooms for both him and her. Asking price: a cool $2.3 million. Hey, let us know if you decide to jump on this offer! (And if we can come out and hang!)

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November 18, 2001

Happy birthday, Linda Evans

Linda Evans, one third of the Great Dynasty Triumverate (Krystle, Blake, Alexis!), turns 59 today.

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November 17, 2001

Remembering Rock

Rock Hudson, who starred as Daniel Reece in "Dynasty" and had a much-decorated career until he died of AIDS in 1985, was born on this day in 1925.

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November 11, 2001

Book finds the humor in 'Dynasty'

Author Joel C. Starkey has emailed us with a press release on his new book, which features a humorous take on "Dynasty" and other favorite TV shows. We're happy to pass it on:

To Whom It May Concern:

I just LOVE your website and thought I would share some news with you concerning "Dynasty." I have a new humor/parody book out on all e-tailer websites (barnesandnoble.com, borders.com, amazon.com, fatbrain.com, booksamillion.com, etc.) right now, as well as in most of their bookstores. It is called "T.V.'s Other Guide: The Lost Final Seasons To America's Favorite Retro Shows" by yours truly, Joel C. Starkey. The ISBN number is 1-88393898-8. The books offers a "lost" final seasons to eight classic television series, including "Dynasty." Also featured are: "The Brady Bunch," "The Partridge Family," "Eight Is Enough," "Happy Days," "Gilligan's Island," "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?" and "Charlie's Angels." A synopsis is given for 22 episodes of each show's final "lost" season. Also featured is a section of character interviews, where they are interviewed as if they were real people. Alexis Carrington Colby Dexter Rowan is interviewed from "Dynasty," and I think all "Dynasty" fans will love this one! Finally, there is a horoscope section where you can see which character's zodiac sign you share and what you should watch out for.

If you love classic television shows, especially "Dynasty", and you have an open-minded sense of humor, you will truly get some great belly laughs from my book! I'm glad I could let you know about it, and I hope you will enjoy it and let others fans of your website know about it. Thanks again!

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November 5, 2001

E! focuses on 'Dynasty'

Our favorite show is the focus of E!'s "True Hollywood Story" on Wednesday night. The episode, airing at 8 p.m. Eastern time, includes comments from stars Joan Collins, John Forsythe, Pamela Bellwood, Lloyd Bochner, Diahann Carroll, Jack Coleman, Al Corley, John James, Pamela Sue Martin, Michael Nader, Catherine Oxenberg, Emma Samms and Gordon Thompson. The good news is, if you miss it on Wednesday night, it repeats on E! on Sunday, November 11, at 8 p.m., Sunday, November 18 at noon and Tuesday, November 20 at 8 p.m. Rockin', man! Thanks to "BKRudy" for being our eyes and ears on that one.

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October 27, 2001

Katharine Ross stars in 'Donnie Darko'

Our very own Francesca Scott Colby, Katharine Ross, stars in "Donnie Darko," a rated R film about a borderline delusional teen. In the story, the teen, haunted by visions of a monstrous rabbit trying to keep him under its sinister influence, battles demons, literally and figuratively. Ross joins Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne, Noah Wyle, Patrick Swayze, James Duval, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Scotty Leavenworth in the cast. You can learn more at the website for the Richard Kelly-directed film, http://www.donniedarko.com.

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October 4, 2001

Happy birthday, Charlton Heston

NRA titan, and our very own Jason Colby, turns 78 today.

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October 1, 2001

Joan Collins stars in cancer benefit at London's Old Vic

Thanks to Friederike, who gave us the heads-up on this item from news site Ananova.com:

Joan Collins joins Helena Bonham Carter, Zoe Wanamaker and Diana Rigg in the performance of "The Women," a 1936 play by Clare Booth Luce. Proceeds from the performance, which is on Sunday, October 28, at the Old Vic Theatre in London, will go to two cancer charities.

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September 25, 2001

Happy birthday, Heather

Heather Locklear, who got a career jolt from Aaron Spelling's "Dynasty" then returned the favor on Spelling's later soap, "Melrose Place," turns 40 today.

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September 16, 2001

How do you feel?

We at BRBTV have been reeling as we watch the TV news coverage of the terrorist bombings of last week. We are not, however, going to shutter our doors. We're not going to turn our websites to black. We're going to mourn the loss, and we're going to do what our president advises. We're going to go on with our business, have **faith** that we are being looked after, and most of all ... we're going to embrace the light. I pray you will do the same. -- BRB

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September 12, 2001

Joan's got it going on!

Quite frankly, Joan Collins does seem to dominate this News page at times, and a special thanks to Lene for the tipoff on this stuff:

The lovely Ms. Collins has a new book, her 10th, titled "Star Quality" released in England in early September. She also returns to the British stage. She will star in the comedy, "Moon Over Buffalo."

And by the way, check out Joan's smashing site, http://www.joancollins.net. It describes her new book: "Icon of the stage and screen, Joan Collins was destined to be a performer. She was born in to a family who embraced the entertainment industry with a passion and attended theatrical school from the age of 10, getting her first break playing a boy in a production of Ibsen? 'A Doll? House.' During her glittering career she has been noted as a legendary beauty, a charismatic actress and an icon. In the meantime she has also written several bestselling books." You can also read more about Joan's new Broadway show at the site, in the "Press Releases" section.

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September 10, 2001

Catch an 'Intimate Portrait' of Linda Evans

The Lifetime cable channel profiles actress Linda Evans in tomorrow's episode. The documentary recalls how early roles in ?achelor Father?and ?ig Valley?helped Evans support her family; her failed marriage to John Derek; and how she revived her career with ?ynasty.?The show is narrated by Evans' "Dynasty" co-star James Farentino.

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August 28, 2001

Happy birthday, Emma

The stunning Emma Samms, aka Fallon No. 2, turns 41 today.

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August 5, 2001

Spelling's new show returns to schedule

"All Souls," a series by Aaron Spelling and Mark Frost, returns to UPN's schedule this Friday at 9 p.m. In the pilot, a first-year hospital resident and his fellow staff members work to expose a plot to perform illegal experiments on unsuspecting female patients. To learn more, check out the UPN website.

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July 29, 2001

Charlton goes ape

Charlton Heston, so well-known for his starring role in the 1968 version of "Planet of the Apes," as well as for his role as Jason Colby on "The Colbys," crossed over to the other side. In the 2001 version of "Planet of the Apes," released on Friday, Heston plays an ape, instead of a human, in an amusing, ironic tribute to the original flick. Frankly, we loved it, right down to a classic line he repeats in the new film, which we won't spoil here.

In related news, Mark Wahlburg, for his star turn in the new "Apes" flick as well as for the spiritual views he espoused in a recent interview, moves up on the BRBTV Meow List. Wahlburg, previously rated at two Meows!, moves up to the three-Meow! echelon, shared with greats such as Ricardo Montalban and JFK Jr. BRBTV is pleased to announce this trial-period status for Wahlburg, pending further information, of course. Click here to view the BRBTV Meow List.

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May 29, 2001

By the way ...

Catch the handsome Clay Fallmont (Ted McGinley, actually) in the new movie "Pearl Harbor," which topped the box office this weekend.

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May 25, 2001

VIDEOTAPE UPDATE! VIDEOTAPE UPDATE!

It was like music to our ears, when fellow "Dynasty" webmaster Timothy emailed us about his new site, "The Denver Intrigues," and just so casually mentioned ...

"Also, I have VHS tapes from Dynasty. If someone is interested...."

Are we interested!?! Can we tell you HOW interested we are??? It is, after all, the question we get the most here at BRBTV -- "Where can I find the "Dynasty" episodes on video?" Well, now we can direct you not only to our guestbook and fellow fans, but also to Timothy and his new website. You can email "The Denver Intrigues" at enforcer@burningmail.com.

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May 23, 2001

Happy birthday, Joan

The lovely Joan Collins turns 68 today. Holy cow!

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May 22, 2001

Heston fires up for a fourth term

At the tender age of 77, the enigmatic Charlton Heston was elected to an unprecedented fourth term as the National Rifle Association's president during the group's meeting in Kansas City. Heston, whom we know, of course, as Jason Colby, received a gift during the meeting: a Revolutionary War musket. As he held up the weapon, he told the crowd that five words came to mind: "From my cold, dead hands." To see a clip, check the Tuesday news at the group's website.

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May 12, 2001

Joan spices up Badly Drawn Boy video

Special thanks to a reader, Rike, who tipped us off on this one:

Joan Collins stars in the video for "Spitting in the Wind" by Badly Drawn Boy. The video features Joan being serenaded by the artist, normally known as Damon Gough.

Gough said this about the video's production: "Without Joan, there would have been no video. She is totally unique and was a pleasure to work with. ... I hope we become lifelong friends."

Coolness, we say. (Joan, is there no END to your talent and visibility???) You can watch the video at this website.

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May 8, 2001

Christopher Cazenove stars in 'Knight's Tale'

The cast of Sony's "A Knight's Tale," which comes out this Friday, features Christopher Cazenove of "Dynasty." The actor, who played Blake's brother Ben, joins Heath Ledger, Rufus Sewell, Shannon Sossamon, Mark Addy, Roger Ashton-Griffiths, B?r?nice Bejo, Laura Fraser, Paul Bettany and Nick Brimble in the film. Directed by Brian Helgeland and rated PG-13, the movie focuses on a peasant squire who takes up the identify of his master when the knight suffers an untimely demise. (Surviving members of BRBTV's favorite group, Queen, perform music for the movie, by the way!) Check out the movie's website.

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April 27, 2001

Charlton Heston stars in new movie

Our own Jason Colby, Charlton Heston, stars in a movie coming out today: "Town and Country." The film, rated R and from New Line, explores what happens when a midlife crisis hits a popular architect, his family and friends. The movie also stars Warren Beatty, Diane Keaton, Garry Shandling, Andie MacDowell, Goldie Hawn, Jenna Elfman, Nastassja Kinski, Josh Hartnett, Buck Henry and Katherine Towne. It's directed by Peter Chelsom. Learn more at the movie's website.

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March 5, 2001

'Dynasty' goods go up on eBay

Thanks to Thomas Kaiser, who gave us a heads-up through email on his auctions posted on eBay. Here's what he had to write:

Hi! Since you're a "Dynasty" fan I wanted you to know that I've put out some of my '80s collection of "Dynasty" articles and clippings on eBay. In the weeks to come there will be more good stuff.

To find it easy, when you get into eBay (the largest auction service on the Internet), search for: dynasty listing - in the title only. Then all my items pop up! I've numbered my listings from #1-20. Next time I put stuff out I'll do the same - from #21 and up, and so forth... Good luck bidding.

Most articles and clippings are from Norwegian and Danish magazines. There are also some German stuff and a little from english mags. This time there are more stuff on the series, pics from the episodes, Emma Samms AUTOGRAPHED poster, William Beckley AUTOGRAPH, original Norwegian glossy video covers, posters, articles and pin-ups.

Most auctions start at $9.90. This is kind of low - because these articles and clippings are very rare - even in Norway. I'm sure the things you'll miss here now, you'll probably never find again...

Take care. Hope you'll find some of interest. Thomas.

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March 5, 2001

Webmaster announces 'Dynasty: Next Generation'

For a couple years now we've gotten inquiries to BRBTV regarding future reunion movies of "Dynasty." Everyone wants to know what the heck happens to all of these captivating characters. Well, the makers of "Dynasty: Next Generation" have taken that approach in their site, which reopened yesterday. Check it out here. The pictures of L.B. and Krystina all grown up are worth the download time alone. Bring your imagination along for this ride, and enjoy.

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February 9, 2001

Nolan Miller dresses Joan again

Nolan Miller, the designer who did the "Dynasty" duds -- and made a name for himself quite handily on them -- is designing for his lovely leading lady, Joan Collins, once again. "These Old Broads," which airs Monday (see item below) features the mastery of Miller.

"She has no figure flaws," Miller says on today's "Entertainment Tonight, "so it's very easy to work for her."

The emphasis is on animal prints for Collins' role in the TV movie. "She wears a lot of things with short skirts -- very tight," Collins says of her character.

Collins is cute as always, certainly (chalk it up to the salads and nightly martinis!), and she talks about this most recent role, which has some great co-stars: "I've known Shirley (MacLaine) since she was almost my sister-in-law, since Warren (Beatty), her brother, and I were engaged. Debbie (Reynolds) is great fun and a tremendous clown. Of all of us, by far, Elizabeth (Taylor) is the, you know, icon of icons, the movie star. She is the last remaining movie star."

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February 1, 2001

Joan, you're everywhere!

Meow! Major powerchickfest coming your way on ABC! The network airs "These Old Broads" on Monday, February 12, starring the lovely Joan Collins, who just loves to capitalize this News page! Joan plays Addie Holden, an actress has-been (so NOT!), along with Debbie Reynolds and Shirley MacLaine. Ironically, the lady that Collins has often been compared to, Elizabeth Taylor, plays their agent. In the story, these old actress "broads" get reunited for the screen years after their heydays. Nestor Carbonell, the tasty photog of TV's "Suddenly Susan," plays a television exec in the two-hour, made-for-TV movie. Catch it at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Carrie Fisher, daughter of Debbie Reynolds, continues to eclipse her "Star Wars" fame with writing jobs like this script. We're there!

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January 27, 2001

And representing the '80s, it's .... Joan!

Catch the January 2001 issue of Good Housekeeping -- you'll find a feature on updating looks of the decades. For the '60s, the featured look is Cher. For the '70s, it's Farrah (we really admire Farrah). For the '80s, it's our very own Joan Collins. The magazine talks to the stylist who assembled Joan's "Dynasty" 'do, who gives you tips on adapting that look for the new millennium.

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January 8, 2001

Tracy Scoggins alert!!

Happy New Year to our friends from BRBTV! Catch the former Monica Colby, the slinky Tracy Scoggins, as a guest star in the new show "The Secret Adventures of Jules Verne." She plays the evil mole commander in the series, airing on Canadian television and the Sci Fi Channel in the U.S. She'll be sharin' the set with another "Dynasty" alum, Michael Praed. Scoggins is pictured in her latest role in issue 283 of Starlog magazine.

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December 21, 2000

In the 'We Don't Judge 'Em, We Just Throw 'Em Out There' Category ...

Hmmm ... We get lots of interesting email here at BRBTV, and we love every goll-darned bit of it. In the interest of passing along all things of interest ... We just can't resist pointing your clicker in this direction, in response to an email we received from the Rev. Boyle Timbers: The "Dynasty" Bible Study.

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December 16, 2000

Holy cow! It's Billy Dee again!!!

The debonair Billy Dee Williams (Brady Lloyd to us) makes the news once again. He sure is a busy guy these days. Now he's in a new movie: "The Visit," from Urbanworld, rated R. The film also stars Hill Harper, Rae Dawn Chong, Talia Shire, Obba Babatunde and Marla Gibbs. It's directed by Jordan Walker-Pearlman. Essentially, it's an adaptation of Kosmond Russell's book about a dying prisoner visited one last time by his family. (BRB notes that when she spoke with Billy Dee Williams on the phone a year or so ago for a newspaper story, he referenced this movie; the storyline involves AIDS, and it sounds like a real tear-jerker.)

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December 13, 2000

Billy Dee does video shot

The debonair Billy Dee Williams (Brady Lloyd to us) stars in the direct-to-video movie, "Fear Runs Silent." He teams with Stacy Keach in the thriller, battling "the darkest side of terror." Hmm ....

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December 12, 2000

Charlton Heston gets 'Cursed'

Charlton Heston (our own Jason Colby) does a little guest stint on NBC's "Cursed" Thursday night. He plays an amnesia victim in the episode, which airs at 8:30 p.m. Deee-troit time (that's Eastern zone, by the way).

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December 5, 2000

Bid on a jacket from the "Dynasty" crew

We here at BRBTV can admire the spirit of capitalism, so when we got this email, we just had to pass it along. Selling on eBay right now is a jacket given to the crew of our favorite show. The size is extra-large on this Adidas jacket, and the starting bid is $100. Check it out here. (Thanks, Karen, and if anyone else out there wants to spotlight Internet auctions of "Dynasty" goods, just drop us a line!)

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November 20, 2000

Thanksgiving words from Billy Dee

Happy Thanksgiving from BRBTV! And now that we have the joyful message out of the way, let's hear some somber words from the man who played Brady Lloyd, Billy Dee Williams: "I don't really celebrate Thanksgiving," Williams says in Entertainment Weekly magazine. "I find it very difficult to celebrate something that disrupted an entire civilization."

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