Dynasty Top Scenes - Claudia and Sammy Jo Slap It Out

Blake decides to take custody of Danny from Steven because he does not approve of Steven’s lifestyle - and maybe for Krystle, but Krystle wants no part of it. Despite evereyone’s better judgment, Andrew Laird calls Sammy Jo to the stand and she pretty much lies about Steven, by painting his as a deviant (in other words - gay). Everyone knows she is lying (other than the judge).

Claudia decides to take it upon herself to put Sammy Jo in her place and confronts her at La Mirage. I mean, that seems the normal thing someone would do. Claudia demands that Sammy Jo go back and tell the truth that Steven is a real man (seemingly because he has heterosexual sex). As if Sammy Jo will do that.

Claudia has the only appropriate response, she slaps Sammy Jo. Not to be outdone, Sammy Jo slaps Claudia back. Oh, it’s on! But, not for long, Claudia winds up and really slaps the hell out of Sammy Jo. Claudia is victorious against Sammy Jo (for now). Proud of her victory, Claudia leaves Sammy Jo’s room and fixes her jaw. That’s right Claudia, never let them see that it hurts!

To be fair, Claudia does come up with a more practical way to help Steven. She convinces Steven to marry him and that is enough for Steven to keep custody of his child.

From Episode 64 - The Hearing Part 2

Dynasty Top Scenes - Alexis Causes Krystle's Miscarriage

In the eight seasons that Alexis was on Dynasty, she has done some pretty horrible stuff, but nothing is worse than Alexis’s “original sin” - causing Krystle to miscarry her first child. When Alexis returned in Season 2, her real goal was to regain her position as Mrs. Carrington. (Still never sure whether she loved Blake or the mansion more.) Alexis did have one advantage over the new Mrs. Carrington - she had given Blake 2 children (we later learn that it turns out to have been 4 children). Now, Krystle is pregnant, and if she gives birth to Blake’s child (one that Blake may favor over Steven), Krystle will have cemented her position as Mrs. Carrington and Alexis will have nothing.

Alexis will not allow that - but to cause Krystle’s accident in the hopes that Krystle would lose the baby - can any other woman do that? Alexis did. There really is no other reason why she shot that gun to spook Krystle’s horse. After the fact, Alexis realized what she really did and tried to cover her tracks, but she is eventually found out, and when Blake learns - any hopes of reconciliation with Blake are dashed forever.

Alexis’s actions will continue to have negative effects for Krystle as she starts having headaches a few years later. The headaches are a result of a dangerous brain condition that was caused by the “accident” in Season 2. In effect, one can argue that Alexis was responsible for putting poor Krystle in that coma. I mean, an aggressive prosecutor would charge that. But, now I am digressing. Alexis did the unforgivable here, and she never really suffered any consequences for it. I mean, other than being forced to turn to Cecil and becoming a wealthy woman when he died right after their marriage. I would like to suffer consequences like that.

One side note - I love Alexis’s outfit in this scene. Still doesn’t excuse her though.

From Episode 19 “Viva Las Vegas”

Dynasty Top Scenes - Dinner Is Served

At the end of Season 8, Krystle starts suffering from migraines - just like Fallon at the end of Season 4. Unlike with Fallon, we actually learn why Krystle is suffering from these headaches. (The Colbys explained why Fallon had amnesia, but never really explained why she was suffering from headaches and how they miraculously disappeared.) Krystle has some sort of brain condition (Artery to Vein Malformation to be exact) caused by the riding accident that Alexis is responsible for. So, not only did Alexis kill Krystle’s unborn child, she pretty much sentenced Krystle to an earlier death.

So, the best part of Krystle's headaches is that it causes her to do weird things like running off to Dayton for no reason. Is there ever a reason to go to Dayton? Further, she was suspected of murder for some time. But, lovely Krystle can never be a murderer. She can toss a mean plate though. Blake holds a dinner for some of his major donors following his failed gubernatorial bid and Krystle switches into strange mode.

For some reason, Krystle takes all the dinner plates, and stands in the hallway as she tosses them down the hall - maybe trying to hit the Grecian statue at the end of the hall. Regardless, the scene is some campy fun - totally over the top. And kudos to the look on Linda Evans’ face while doing it. Was she try to play the part or was she thinking, “I can’t believe the writers are making me do this?” We will never know.

Dynasty Top Scenes - Take This Junk and Your Blonde Tramp

I really do not know why I waited so long to post this scene, because this is probably my favorite from the series. I can watch it over and over again (and I do). After a weak start to Season 6, the writers decided to go all in for the second half of the season and it worked. It culminates in the one thing that Alexis has wanted from Blake - and it is not the love of their children - it was the mansion.

Yes, how Alexis got the mansion is not realistic at all, and you just can’t kick someone out of their home without notice. But, who cares? It makes for great television. The luggage sitting there at the foot of the stairs (I am surprised Alexis didn’t have Krystina there), and Alexis at the top of the stairs with the furs. Blake’s reaction is understandable. I mean who hasn’t wanted to strangle Alexis (and he wasn’t the first to try).

My only issue is that the writers really botched the fallout in Season 7. Ahhh. no matter for now. At this point, let’s just enjoy Alexis’s glistening lips as Blake strangles her.

Dynasty Top Scenes - It's a Doll

This is probably my second favorite scene in the series (after Alexis throwing Blake and Krystle out of the mansion) because it is incredibly campy and really is an emotional roller coaster. Poor Little Blake had been kidnapped at the end of Season 2, and all of a sudden, eyes turn on Claudia being the likely kidnapper. It did not help that she was running around Denver with a wrapped bundle which Claudia believed to be her dead teenage daughter Lindsey.

A tip comes in and Claudia, to escape the police, goes to the roof of the hotel she and her bundle of joy are staying. Yeah, I get going to the roof is not a great escape plan, but let’s not forget that Claudia is crazy. In any event, Fallon tries to talk to Claudia to return her baby but that gets nowhere. So, of course, Blake needs to speak to Claudia and actually is about to get through to Claudia until the police make a move that spooks Claudia.

Claudia trips and the baby goes tumbling off the roof. The family is devastated. Of course, it looks like a doll falling off the roof and the proof that it is a doll is when it smashes on the roof of the police car. Now, why would Claudia dress and wrap her doll Lindsey in boy colors. That’s right, she is crazy. When the family finally learns that it was not Little Blake, but a doll, they are relieved. Now, there is just one more issue, who has Little Blake? [Good thing, we find out the next episode.]

From Episode 37 “The Roof”

The Colbys Top Scenes - Regular Hive of Inactivity

Sable thought that she finally got rid of her sister Frankie, but as “fate” would have it, Frankie’s husband, Roger received a new post in Los Angeles. What an amazing coincidence and Sable is definitely not happy as she rightly views Frankie as a threat to her marriage. (As I have complained numerous times, why anyone would leave Sable for Frankie is beyond me.)

Even though Jason agreed to stay with Sable, he is not going to make her like it and he drags Sable to a reception being thrown for Roger’s new post. For some strange reason, Jason expected Sable to behave herself. Not going to happen especially after Sable gave Miles the letter from Phillip to go after Jeff. Much credit to Sable for getting in three amazing digs at Frankie - the best being the final one - “I don’t give a damn about your little bastard or you, you slut.” One thing I don’t get - what makes Jeff a “little bastard”

Dynasty Top Scenes - Kicked Out or Thrown Out

After Alexis stupidly gave control of Colby Co to Sean Rowan who ran the company into financial peril, Alexis was forced to get control of her finances. One of the first orders of business was to sell the hotel in which she lived, The Carlton. Dex was put in charge of the negotiations and made a great deal for Alexis. There was just one snag - Sable happened to be the buyer, but no one knew that until Sable begins redecorating her apartment.

For some odd reason, Alexis does not live on the top floor and sees what all the racket going on was. That’s when Alexis learns that her cousin has purchased the hotel and her first order of business is to upgrade the property - which means the eviction of Alexis. The two verbally spar (always awesome), and Sable gets the better of Alexis this time.

From Episode 202 “Every Picture Tells a Story”

Dynasty Storyline Miss: Blake Caused the Fire at La Mirage

Season 6 ended on one of the highpoints of the series - Alexis out maneuvered Blake into owning all of his holdings, including the mansion. Alexis evicts Blake and his “blond tramp” and is on the verge of gaining control of Denver Carrington. What more can she do? Apparently, Alexis is not finished and decides her victory is the perfect time to go into the newspaper industry for the sole purpose of destroying Blake and blaming the fire at La Mirage (caused by Claudia) on Blake.

Great job Claudia

Why would Alexis switch gears so quickly? Alexis can finally merge Colby Co and Denver Carrington (granted, she will be stuck with Ben and not Blake) - but turns away from that just so she can kick Blake while he is down. I get why Alexis would do it. But, what makes no sense is why others, especially the D.A. were quick to believe that Blake had someone set the fire at La Mirage.

Hasn’t Krystle suffered enough

It makes absolutely no sense that Blake would have someone set La Mirage a blaze while almost his entire family was there to celebrate Dominique’s engagement party. Would Blake really risk everyone he loves just because he was somewhat over-extended (final word about the South China Sea leases had not come in yet)? Who knew Alexis’s new venture can have such influence.

Thankfully, Jackie cleared this up very quickly

And to further show how ridiculous this is - Alexis and Dominique were able to figure out what had happened very quickly after Blake had been denied bail. It wasn’t a hard mystery to solve. It also helped that Dominque’s daughter, Jackie, just happened to see Claudia open the door to her suite with the flames going on behind her. So, Claudia actually opened the door and then just stood there - she didn’t try to run or anything. Wait, why am I trying to make sense of this.

The plot also led to a needless subplot of the husband of one of the individuals who died in the fire deciding to kill Krystle in revenge. Krystle is able to talk him out of shooting her. Further, poor Krystle had some sort of medical condition that required rest but Krystle was too busy playing Nancy Drew with Dominique to follow the doctor’s advice. Poor Krystle always seems to have medical issues. So fragile.

What, no Adam

Yes, it is important to keep the fighting between Blake and Alexis going after Alexis achieved her goal (and the second half of season 7 when Blake and Alexis were getting along was such a snooze), but the writers could have come up with something better. It is as if we are to ignore why the family was at La Mirage that night. The one good thing about this lame story line is that it only dragged on for about 5 episodes.

Happy Mother's Day

Dynasty Top Scenes - You Stupid Bitch

After the fight in the lily pond, Krystle would probably never fight Alexis again (considering Blake’s reaction). But, there is only so much Krystle can take. Following her quickie divorce to Dex, Alexis fantasizes about Blake and somehow believes that she can get him back. When Blake rejects her (again!), Alexis vows revenge.

Meanwhile, Krystle is not happy to learn that Alexis made another play for Blake. Further, Alexis is starting to spread rumors about Krystle and Blake’s marriage. Krystle tries to confront Alexis at a dedication of some forest land, but Alexis blows Krystle off. For some reason, the two find themselves in the woods. Wasn’t the car right near the woods? When Krystle tries to stop Alexis to confront her, the two go tumbling down and land in a pit of mud. Let this be a lesson about wearing heels in the woods.

Alexis is not happy that Krystle ruined her dress and expresses her displeasure - by throwing her purse in the mud. In fact, Alexis was so upset she storms off without her purse. I suspect there is something in there that she needs. At least Krystle is kind enough to throw it at her, while Alexis heads to God knows where - probably Australia to go fetch Ben.

Dynasty Top Scenes - We Never See Leslie Again

Some of the best moments on Dynasty is when a character is pretty much written off without even acknowledging a goodbye. The classic is Amanda. Amanda runs off to London and Blake and Alexis never speak of her again. Leslie Carrington, Ben’s daughter, is another one who just went away.

Dynasty always needed a young female actress. When Pamela Sue Martin left Dynasty, the writers brought in Catherine Oxenberg as Amanada. When Oxenberg’s replacement, Karen Cellini, did not work out, the writers brought in Terri Garber to play Ben Carrington’s daughter, Leslie. Garber was a popular actress at the time, especially after her work on North and South, but once Fallon returned to Dynasty (this time Emma Samms), there really was not much room for Leslie. Still, I actually liked Leslie - too bad they ruined the character in Season 8.

Leslie got herself tied up with Sean Rowan (always toxic), even being forced to help him kidnap Adam’s child. Leslie, however, contacted the police when she had a free moment, only to be caught by Sean. Sean beat Leslie and ran off with Adam’s baby. Steven and Adam find Leslie who tells them Sean left in her car. She also tells Steven to go after Sean and that she will be okay. Steven promises to bring her help. And, with that, we never see or hear of Leslie again. Maybe she went back to Australia? Maybe she is hanging out in London with Amanda.

Dynasty Top Scenes - Krystle Takes Alexis' Scenes

After Season 5 of Dynasty, Joan Collins wanted a pay increase and refused to film the first episode of Season 6. Instead of just saving Alexis’ scenes for the second episode, the writers gave the scenes to Linda Evans with a little bit of altering. That is why the Interior Minister wants to meet with Krystle to get her to sign a letter for Blake to give into the demands of the new Moldavian government. It is pretty funny as Krystle seems confused as to why she is there. First, why would she care about the deal between Colby Co and Moldavia since that is Alexis’ company? Further, why would she care about getting Denver Carrington to take the deal - that is Blake’s company? [Note - why not give that scene to Dominique since she is a 40% owner of Denver Carrington? Oh yeah, that is because the Interior Minister wants to keep Dominique as a concubine.]

There are later scenes in the episode that were also meant for Alexis - including when Krystle sees King Galen still alive after the authorities have informed everyone that King Galen was dead. That should have been Alexis. It also should have been Alexis that was thrown into holding. At least in the next episode, Alexis is found and is tossed into the cell with Krystle who tells her about Galen, which unfortunately leads to Alexis’ obsession to rescue King Galen.

Granted, all of this could have been avoided had they just paid Joan Collins.

Dynasty Top Scenes - Blake's AIDS PSA

Season 7 of Dynasty was not only a mess but just odd at times. One of the oddest scenes, is this exchange between Blake and Steven in the season finale. Steven tells Blake that he is leaving Denver (again), and Blake does not want Steven to go because there is AIDS out there. What? Is there no AIDS in Denver? Maybe there is none in the Carrington Mansion. I am not sure about Delta Rho.

And, Steven’s response, that he may choose to be celibate if he has to, is just strange. Granted, I may be looking at this from my current eyes, and not thinking of how HIV/AIDS was viewed or portrayed in 1987. Props to Blake for noting that it was not just a gay disease. Further, Dynasty should have addressed the issue after the hysteria following the death of Rock Hudson, and his kissing scene with Krystle. But, the scene is just odd.

In the end, Steven (Jack Coleman) waits a year before leaving Denver - giving him the opportunity to kill Matthew, run Denver Carrington and a football team, and have some strange living arrangement with Sammy Jo. Maybe Steven should have taken his chances out there earlier.

Happy Dynasty Premiere Day

41 Years Ago! I am old.

Dynasty Top Scenes - Fallon and Adam Kiss

Incest was a common theme in Dynasty. Fallon had married her second cousin Jeff (which really is not incest). In Season 2, Fallon learns that Cecil may be her father which is a little creepy since Fallon had pursued Cecil in Season 1 and it would make her and Jeff first cousins (which I consider incest). But. things got more intense for Fallon in Season 3.

Idyllic

Fallon’s older brother who was kidnapped as a child, Adam, returns to Denver to claim his birthright. Going by Michael Torrence, Adam checks into Fallon’s new hotel. He meets his sister and there is instant chemistry between the two. The only problem is that Fallon is unwilling to tell him her name. If she did, this storyline would have ended right away. Despite not knowing Fallon’s name, Adam is more than willing to woo Fallon and try to bed her. And Fallon is enjoying the flirtation. But, for some reason, Fallon holds off (that’s a new one for her).

In this scene, Adam and Fallon actually kiss while enjoying a romantic boat ride. The scenery is beautiful (and Fallon is appropriately dressed for the setting) but the viewer knows what the two characters do not and there is always the thought of how far these two will go. It is a good thing that Adam and Fallon hold off because they learn they are siblings just before having a romantic dinner that would inevitably lead to the bedroom.

The Fallon/Adam incest story makes a return on Season 1 of the Colbys when Fallon’s amnesia is explained by Fallon being triggered by Adam and her fear of almost sleeping with him. It really was a weak reason, but at least it was a reason. Fallon would not be the only one in the series to have incest issues. Leslie and Clay found out that they could have been half siblings after they had sex (both the child of Ben Carrington). And, Monica and Jeff are accused of incest before Monica learns that she is not Jason Colby’s daughter (they still would be first cousins though).

The truth comes out!

Dynasty Storyline Hit: Cecil's Heart Attack

When Alexis returns to Denver, the rivalry between Cecil and Blake becomes more personal. Cecil, the bastion of old money, is now determined to destroy Blake, the nouveau riche. Blake had taken Alexis from Cecil before but he won’t this time. Unfortunately for Cecil, Alexis still loves Blake and wants Blake back. Cecil is no fool and realizes it, but that does not stop him from pursuing Alexis.

Near the end of Season 2, Blake learns the truth about Krystle’s riding accident and miscarriage and commands Alexis off the property. Alexis, realizing she is screwed, agrees to marry Cecil right away. Together, the two will destroy Blake. Cecil also realizes that he does not have much time and his heir apparent, Jeff, hates him.

Not a great way to start an engagement.

To celebrate the upcoming nuptials, the two make love. During sex, Cecil, suffers a heart attack. Will Cecil survive? He does not look good in the hospital. But, if Cecil does not recover, what about the plans to destroy Blake. Fortunately for Alexis, Cecil recovers enough to speak to his lawyer and to have a wedding in his hospital bed - against medical advice.

Not looking good for Cecil

Cecil is able to go through the ceremony. But there will be no honeymoon, Cecil starts talking about Blake. He knows Alexis still loves him and the anger triggers another heart attack. A heart attack that Cecil does not survive. There is still the drama of the reading of the will. Since Alexis did not provide Cecil an heir, Alexis receives half of Colby Co and Jeff the other half.

At least Cecil made it for the wedding.

Alexis is on her own to destroy Blake. But, this is probably what Cecil wanted. He knew he was not going to be able to live long. It is now up to Alexis to figure out how to finish Blake off. Cecil had provided her the tools and Alexis has the final piece - a hatred of Blake that Cecil cannot duplicate. And even if Alexis cannot do it, at least the two will destroy each other - which is probably what Cecil wanted all along. Little does Cecil know, Alexis will not initially use Colby Co to destroy Blake, but to force Blake to merge with her - both in business and in personal life. Still, Cecil is probably proud of his handiwork even if Colby Co will eventually be in the hands of a Carrington (or a Carrington and Colby).

There will be no honeymoon

Dynasty Storyline Miss: Claudia's Oil Well

Okay, I admit that I am a little bit apprehensive about making this a storyline miss because I love Claudia and this did provide many entertaining scenes. (Claudia buying the furs, Claudia telling off Krystle, Claudia setting La Mirage on fire). However, the premise of the storyline is ridiculous and the writers totally changed Claudia.

Claudia was on the outs with Blake when Steven left her for a man (Blake probably blamed Claudia and her affair for this) and Claudia started carrying on with Adam (who was really persistent in bedding Claudia). To be fair to Claudia, Blake did her dirty by putting Prince Michael in charge of La Mirage after Claudia had been running it in Fallon’s absence. After surviving the wedding massacre in Moldova, Claudia succumbed to Adam and the two married even though Claudia refused to move back into the mansion.

Sammy Jo finally has the advantage

To make matters worse, Sammy Jo just inherited a ton of money (isn’t that nice) and rubbed it in Claudia’s face. Claudia will always be the poor Carrington dependent on others. As luck would have it, Claudia learned that Walter left her Blaidsel-Lankershim One, an oil well, in his will. Claudia is ecstatic that she will no longer be the poor Carrington. Claudia finally has her own source of wealth. (Go U.S.A.). There is just one problem, Walter had sold the well to Blake years ago. Blake lost it when Denver Carrington went bankrupt and he repurchased it. Walter had nothing to give Claudia.

That does not stop Claudia from obsessing about that well and how it belongs to her. Blake, of course, will not just give it to her. In order to get the independence that Claudia craves, she will become just as deceptive as others to get her oil well. It is a good thing she is married to the master of it. Adam tricks an ill Blake to sign over power of attorney to him. A power Adam will use to take Denver Carrington. Still, Adam will not give the well to Claudia until she blackmails him - she will tell Blake what Adam did. Adam secretly transfers the well to Claudia.

How many furs can one person own?

Now that Claudia has her well, she is done with all the Carringtons. What exactly Claudia will do with this well is a mystery? I guess Denver Carrington will operate it and Claudia just collects royalties. Further, before she leaves Adam, she purchases several furs and other expensive items to be charged to Adam. Alas, poor Claudia’s independence will not last long - he well is drying up. (Wow that was quick!). Claudia feels she is being cheated and tells Blake what Adam did and then holds a candle light vigil for all the Carringtons who done her wrong (the liars). Unfortunately for poor Claudia, the vigil sets her room on fire and she perishes.

By Season 6 of Dynasty, everyone was greedy and stabbing someone in the back. Also, it seems that wealth just lands in the lap of people - Sammy Jo, Michael Culhane, Jeff (again) - heck even Blake got bailed out from a half sister who showed up at an opportune time. Why should Claudia be left out in the cold? But, Claudia had to change her nature to get that wealth - I guess being married to Adam will do that to you. It’s a shame that it did not work out for poor Claudia who caused her own death. The writers ruined Claudia to make her like the others, and over an oil well that she had no right to.

Claudia’s last vigil

Dynasty Episode Analysis - "The Hearing, Part 2"

There is so much going on in this episode as we transition to many storylines that will dominate Season 4. The shifting alliances of the Carrington sons, Alexis still being targeted even after Joseph’s death, Fallon and Jeff drawing closer together while Kirby is further isolated. With all that, the focus of this episode is the continuing custody battle between Blake and Steven over Steven’s son, Danny.

Even though Blake did not buy Danny from Sammy Jo, he did believe Danny would help fill the void in Krystle after she miscarried (thanks to Alexis). However, Steven had not died in the oil rig explosion and returned home for the son he did not know he had. Krystle graciously gave Danny to Steven (in an amazing scene on the stairs). When Blake challenged Steven’s right to raise his own child, Steven decided to take Danny and leave the mansion. The more Blake tried to keep Danny for Krystle, the more he lost Danny and Krystle.

Blake, why did you bring her back

When Blake learned that Steven was living with his lawyer, Chris Deegan, as friends, he was determined to get Danny out of that environment, even if it would tear the family apart. Nothing was going to stop Blake. The hearing did not go well for him. Alexis lied about Blake buying Danny. Krystle sang Steven’s praises as a father.

Blake had no choice but to have Andrew Laird, his attorney, call Sammy Jo to the stand to dispute that Blake bought Danny. But, Sammy Jo did more than just dispute the accusation against Blake. She lied about Steven as she painted him as a man always on the prowl to have sex with other men. Blake did convince Krystle that he never intended for Sammy Jo to say such things. But, Blake unleashed all of this.

Krystle was not thrilled

Finally, Steven takes the stand and decides that his principles are more important than winning custody of Danny. Steven refuses to answer Andrew’s question whether Chris is his lover. Supposedly, they are just friends but Steven refuses to say that because it should not matter. Yes, he is correct and yes, the only reason they are in court is because Blake did not believe that he and Chris were just friends - but, come on, put your principles aside. Steven is so much like his father.

Steven’s testimony greatly damages his chance to win custody which is really odd because Chris could have just testified that they were only friends. But, why allow for that, when you can have Claudia save the day. Yes, crazy Claudia. Claudia confronts Sammy Jo to tell her that Steven is a real man - and a slap fest ensues. Finally, Claudia has a solution to Steven’s plight - and tells him to pack (they go to marry).

The episode has an interesting and conflicting view of homosexuality and the rights of gay parenting (which was much more contentious at the time). Steven was 100% correct when he was on the stand that his sexuality should not matter as to whether he should have custody of his child. But, at the same time, he is pursuing Claudia and marries Claudia so as to keep his child. Further, Claudia had to make a point that Steven is a “real man”.

And neither was Claudia

It is disturbing that the custody of Danny only turns on the issue as to whether Steven and Chris are living together as lovers. Blake, in effect, is blackmailing Steven into being straight. And that is pretty much what happens for the rest of the season. Since Steven does marry Claudia he is allowed to keep his child. Later, when Steven is divorced from Claudia and single, Sammy Jo threatens to take custody of Danny by claiming that Steven is unfit because he is gay. Steven resolves that matter without going to court (giving Sammy Jo custody). Steven wants to live his true self with his son but others won’t allow it.

Other highlights from the episode:

• Someone trashes Alexis’s apartment which eventually forces her to have Mark move in as her personal protection.

• With Jeff and Fallon about to learn the truth about Jeff’s poisoning, Adam prepares to set Alexis up for the poisoning. Further, it brings Jeff and Fallon closer together.

• There is a thawing in the relationship between Krystle (who is living at La Mirage) and Blake.

Dynasty Top Scenes - Nobody Owns Alexis

Alexis will pretty much do anything to integrate herself into Blake’s life (starting with his business). She feels slighted that Blake has been able to move forward with getting oil leases in the South China Sea since some of the work had begun at Colby Co. Maybe Alexis should not have fired Steven. In order to be at the center of the action, Alexis heads off to Singapore where Blake is meeting with Chinese ministers.

Before leaving, Alexis promises to be faithful to Alexis and Dex does the same. Alexis, however, needs to be part of this deal and if that means bedding Rashid Ahmed, so be it. When Dex finds out, he is livid because fidelity is so important to him. Fidelity is less important to Dex in the future as he beds Alexis’ daughter, Amanda, and her enemy, Sable. (Not to mention a few other dalliances.)

Alexis responds to Dex calling her a dog in perpetual heat by slapping him. (Why not say bitch!) And how does Dex respond, he slaps her back. We are naturally repulsed whenever a man hits a woman (even if it is a slap). but there is an argument that his response is not that horrible. Regardless, Dex continues to repulse Alexis’ attacks (no more slapping) until the two kiss. Alexis is ready to make love, but Dex decides to dump her instead. A furious Alexis claims that nobody owns her.

The scene is great because of the chemistry and passion between Dex and Alexis. Yes, the emphasis on fidelity is kind of ridiculous but you can see how much the two love and want one another. Further, Joan Collins pulls from her B movie days to make these erotic faces as Dex pushes her onto the couch. You really want them to make love, but Dex ruins that (and then goes sleep with Tracey). Alexis can swear that no man owns her, but we all know that men do (Dex and Blake to name a few) even if she does not want to admit it.

Dynasty Storyline Hit: Alexis vs. Sable

Or should it be Sable vs. Alexis. With little doubt, Sable Colby was the most popular character on The Colbys (those who don’t believe that are delusional), so it was only a matter of time before Sable appeared on Dynasty. Fans would have to wait a year as Sable blew her way into Denver in Season 9, but it was worth it.

Even though Dynasty was in a ratings decline from which it would never record, Sable’s appearance made Season 9 one of Dynasty’s better ones after 2 lackluster seasons. (Personally, Season 9 is my favorite). For 8 seasons, no one really challenged Alexis - other than trying to kill her. Yes, there was that one time Dominique started buying up Colby Co stock to thwart Alexis from buying stock in her company (query - where did Dominique get so much cash?) and Blake’s ill-fated attempt to take over Colby Co, (costing him everything - temporarily).

Can’t a woman burn her things in peace

Finally, Alexis had met her equal in the realm of business and in catty remarks. Sable was able to buy the Carlton, get Colby Co’s tankers at a bargain price and was prepared to bring down Colby Co but backed down to protect the reputation of the Carringtons and the Colbys (or maybe just Blake). Alexis was able to blow up Sable’s tankers (I’m sure they were insured), but Alexis could not stop Sable. And, Sable got the biggest prize of all - Dex.

And then there were the interactions between the two. Alexis could barely hide her disdain whenever her path crossed Sable’s. (Feeling Frankie’s pain). Krystle and Dominique were able to verbally (and physically) spar with Alexis but Sable was far more superior. And Sable never lost her composure until Alexis publicly announced that Monica is not Jason Colby’s daughter. The ensuing cat-fight wasn’t that intense but with Adam and Jeff fighting at the same time made it all the more enjoyable to watch. (Poor Monica)

Or read a newspaper

Alas, all good things must come to an end. Even though the two only sparred for a season, it was great television (even if many people had not seen it). It also provided some memorable scenes (and my voice box message in college) - ample material for this blog in the future.