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The Colbys

1985–19872 seasons49 episodes45 min

The Colbys is a American series that premiered on ABC in 1985 and ran until 1987. 2 seasons and 49 episodes. Created by Esther Shapiro, Richard Alan Shapiro.

ABC logoOriginal networkABCbroadcast network · 1300 shows on record
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On air 1985–1987: 3 years

Key facts

Network
ABC
Format
Series
Premiere
November 20, 1985
Finale
March 26, 1987
Years on air
3
Seasons
2
Episodes
49
Running time
45 minutes
Language
English
Production
Spelling Television
Distributor
Warner Bros. Television Studios
Based on
Dynasty
Set in
Los Angeles

Credits

Created byEsther ShapiroRichard Alan Shapiro
Executive producersAaron Spelling
ProducersPaul Huson
MusicBill Conti

Cast 1 on record

Cast member
Charlton Heston

Before and after

Preceded byDynasty1981–1989Followed byDynasty: The Reunion1991