Actor/Writer James Houghton, best known as Kenny Ward on Seasons 1-4 of "Knots Landing", died August 27, 2024 of of peritoneal mesothelioma at 75, his wife has just announced. Houghton also appeared on "The Colbys" and was a writer for "The Young & the Restless".

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Known for: The Young and the Restless, Knots Landing, Superstition

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Dynasty had been the highest rated series in 1984–1985, so its producers clearly had high hopes for The Colbys. They basically threw money at it, with episode costing approximately $1 million to make. This made it one of the most expensive TV series of the 1980s. However, it wasn’t anything like as popular as Dynasty and was cancelled after two seasons.

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20 November: The Colbys

The Colbys , a   Dynasty  spin-off, made its début on US TV on this date in 1985 . 10 facts about T he Colbys : Dynasty had been...

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How producer Aaron Spelling left his mark on TV

"Charlie's Angels," "Dynasty" or "BH90210": DW's Brenda Haas recalls how the US producer, born 100 years ago, created some of the most iconic shows in television history until his death in 2006.

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