Almost an entire generation can talk about their favorite primetime soap opera. The ’70s and ’80s had a fair share of these shows, offering plenty to talk about around the water cooler. One such primetime soap was Falcon Crest. It was popular in its day, with a lineup of big-name appearances. Now that Falcon Crest has been off the air for over 30 years, which cast members are still alive?
‘Falcon Crest’ was the most popular TV show in 1981 The ‘Falcon Crest’ Season 1 cast on Jan. 29, 1982 | CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
Falcon Crest was an American soap opera that aired for nine seasons between 1981 and 1990. It revolved around the powerful and wealthy Gioberti family. The Giobertis owned a large vineyard and winery in California’s fictional Tuscany Valle.
Angela Channing, played by Jane Wyman, is the family matriarch. She is determined to maintain control of the family business and keep her clan together.
‘Falcon Crest’ was the most popular TV show in 1981 The ‘Falcon Crest’ Season 1 cast on Jan. 29, 1982 | CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images
Falcon Crest was an American soap opera that aired for nine seasons between 1981 and 1990. It revolved around the powerful and wealthy Gioberti family. The Giobertis owned a large vineyard and winery in California’s fictional Tuscany Valle.
Angela Channing, played by Jane Wyman, is the family matriarch. She is determined to maintain control of the family business and keep her clan together.
- 3/18/2023
- by Sarah Ruszkowski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
"Falcon Crest" 's butler Chao-Li Chi has died at his home in Granada Hills, California. The 83 year old died in his sleep on October 16, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Born in China, the actor also appeared in "The Joy Luck Club" and "Wedding Crashers" and he taught tai chi at the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena. Chi is best known as the butler of series star Jane Wyman's character on the hit 1980s soap.
Chao-Li Chi, who moved to the United States with his family when he was 11 years old, also had parts in "Pushing Daisies", "The Prestige" and Big Trouble in Little China. Chi graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from St. John's College in Maryland and earned master's degrees in dance education from New York University and philosophy from the New School for Social Research in New York.
Born in China, the actor also appeared in "The Joy Luck Club" and "Wedding Crashers" and he taught tai chi at the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena. Chi is best known as the butler of series star Jane Wyman's character on the hit 1980s soap.
Chao-Li Chi, who moved to the United States with his family when he was 11 years old, also had parts in "Pushing Daisies", "The Prestige" and Big Trouble in Little China. Chi graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from St. John's College in Maryland and earned master's degrees in dance education from New York University and philosophy from the New School for Social Research in New York.
- 10/29/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Back in 1981, a primetime soap centered around the wine industry debuted on CBS. Partnered with Dallas, Falcon Crest became a top-rated show on CBS' Friday night schedule for many years.
Though the Falcon Crest TV show isn't as popular as Dallas, the series is unique in many ways -- in no small part because it revolves around a strong and powerful matriarch (Jane Wyman). The rest of the talented cast includes Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd, Laura Johnson, Chao-Li Chi, and Susan Sullivan. After
Falcon Crest: The Complete First Season has just been released on DVD. You can purchase it for $29.49 from Amazon or you can try to win a copy.
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Though the Falcon Crest TV show isn't as popular as Dallas, the series is unique in many ways -- in no small part because it revolves around a strong and powerful matriarch (Jane Wyman). The rest of the talented cast includes Robert Foxworth, Lorenzo Lamas, David Selby, Ana Alicia, William R. Moses, Abby Dalton, Margaret Ladd, Laura Johnson, Chao-Li Chi, and Susan Sullivan. After
Falcon Crest: The Complete First Season has just been released on DVD. You can purchase it for $29.49 from Amazon or you can try to win a copy.
To enter, you need to merely post a comment below and tell us the name of...
- 5/5/2010
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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