What was Dynasty's working title?
The Oil.

Who produced and created Dynasty?
Producer Aaron Spelling and writers Richard and Esther Shapiro.

When was Dynasty originally aired in the States?
January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989.

What was Dynasty's home network?
American Broadcasting Company (ABC).

For how many seasons was Dynasty on?
9 seasons (1981-1989).

Of how many episodes did the show consist?
Dynasty 220 episodes, including a three- hour pilot, plus mini-series Dynasty: The Reunion.

In how many countries was Dynasty showing?
Dynasty was watched by a global audience of over 250 million viewers in over 70 countries.

How was Dynasty called in other countries?
In German "Der Denver-Clan", in France "Dynastie", in Spain "Dinastia", in Serbia "Dinastija", in Denmark "Dollars", in Norway "Dynastiet", in Sweden "Dynastin"...

Dynasty numbers...
Weekly budget of $1.2 million ($10,000 of which went for clothing alone, including at least ten Nolan Miller creations per episode).

Which year was Dynasty's most successful year?
It was the number one ranked program for the 1984-85 season.

Did Dynasty have any special editions?
Dynasty: The Reunion - October 20 and 21, 1991.

How are The Colbys related to Dynasty?
The Colbys are Dynasty's spin off.

When where The Colbys on?
November 20, 1985 to March 26, 1987.

How many episodes and how many seasons did The Colbys have?
49 episodes, 2 seasons (1985-1987).

Who are The Colbys biggest stars?
Barbara Stanwyck, Charlton Heston, Ricardo Montalban, Stephanie Beacham and Katharine Ross.

Which Dynasty actors were on The Colbys?
John James and Emma Samms with special appearances by John Forsythe, Diahann Carroll, Gordon Thomson and Jack Coleman.

Was Dynasty awarded?
Yes! Among many nominations, Dynasty won:
Golden Globe: Best TV-Series - Drama, 1984
Soap Opera Digest Award: Outstanding Prime Time Soap Opera, 1984
Soap Opera Digest Award: Outstanding Prime Time Serial, 1985
People's Choice Award: Outstanding Prime Time Serial, 1985

Which well known actors guest stared on Dynasty?
Rock Hudson, Ali MacGraw, Helmut Berger, Billy Dee Williams, George Hamilton, Charlton Heston, Barbara Stanwyck, Ricardo Montalban.

Which celebrities made appearance on Dynasty?
President Gerald R. Ford & Betty Ford, Dr. Henry Kissinger, Marvin Davis & Barbara Davis.

Which lead actors remained in their roles?
John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Joan Collins, Michael Nader, Diahann Carroll, John James, Heather Locklear.

What main characters were played by different actors?
Fallon - Pamela Sue Martin (season 1-4), Emma Samms (season 5-9, The Reunion)
Steven - Al Corley (season 1-2, The Reunion), Jack Coleman (season 3-8)
Adam - Gordon Thomson (season 3-9), Robin Sachs (The Reunion)
Amanda - Catherine Oxenberg (season 5-6), Karen Cellini (season 7)

What are the biggest and most interesting controversies involving Dynasty and The Colbys?
Having the first gay character in a prime time soap.
The kiss scene between Rock Hudson (infected with AIDS) and Linda Evans.
Linda Evans portraying both Krystle and her look alike.
Dominique Devereaux (Diahann Carroll) - the first prominently-featured African-American character on a prime time soap opera. 
Fallon being abducted by the UFO.

What are Dynasty's favorite storylines?
Alexis showing up at the courtroom.
Catfights between Alexis and Krystle.
Cecil's heart attack while having sex with Alexis.
Alexis and Krystle trapped in a fire at Steven's cabin. 
Fallon running away from her wedding.
Moldavia massacre.
La Mirage fire and Blake's attempt of strangling Alexis.
Mathew coming back and kidnapping the Carringtons.
Dex saves Alexis from being killed by her ex-husband Sean.

Dex and Alexis falling of the balcony.
Blake being shot as part of the "Colterton" storyline.
Reunion of the Carringtons.

Did the Dynasty crew gather at the occasion of the jubilee?
Yes. At the occasion of the 25th anniversary from the beginning of airing the series, the CBS 
broadcast on May 2, 2006 a special show filmed in the original Carrington's home, Filoli in
California , where the actors got together John Forsythe, Linda Evans, Joan Collins, Pamela Sue
Martin, Catherine Oxenberg, Al Corley, Gordon Thomson, while the interviews were done with
Esther Shapiro, Nolan Miller, Emma Samms, Pamela Bellwood and Jack Coleman.