![]() ![]() Both seemed ill-at-ease with their roles. There were some major casting "snafus," from rock star and Prince-protégé Appolonia, playing to type as a character sporting her same name, to Gregory Harrison as a rival for Richard Channing's empire. Lana Turner, Mel Ferrer, Cesar Romero, Eve Arden, Celeste Holm, Kim Novak, and Rod Taylor were just some of the famous that entered the gates of Falcon Crest. Other cast members came and went, a veritable "who's who" of "Old Hollywood". Possibly the most popular characterization was David Selby as "Richard Channing," Angela's chief nemesis that would later be revealed as her son. Chao Li Chi played the chauffeur and confidant to Mrs. Margaret Ladd as "looney" daughter "Emma" was a treat to watch each week, as was Abby Dalton as her manipulative sister and the mother to Lamas's character. Lorenzo Lamas and Ana Alicia as Angela's grandson and granddaughter-in-law provided enough tension, in and out of the bedroom, to supply several soap operas. Moses and, initially, Jamie Rose were their children, brought into a community to which they were ill-suited. Susan Sullivan, already a favorite from the daily soap "Another World," gained a wider audience as Chase's wife Maggie, following his dream to achieve success as a wine maker. Though Robert Foxworth received second billing, it was evident that other characters were more popular. However, she was surrounded by a cast of superb performers. It wasn't until the show's last season that poor health prevented her from appearing in no more than the first and last installments. For most of the show's nine-year run, no one could best Jane Wyman's "Angela Channing," the writers providing her with the best lines, the best wardrobe, and, in most episodes, the final scene. ![]() O.J.Wyman, The former wife 39th President Ronald Reagan triumphantly returned to television in the nighttime soap opera "Falcon Crest". America Salutes Richard Rodgers: The Sound of His Music.Alfred Hitchcock Presents aka The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.Against Her Will: An Incident In Baltimore.Adventures of Swiss Family Robinson, The. ![]()
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