Surprising Facts and Stories from the Set of Dynasty

Joan Collins appeared in only about half the episodes of Dynasty’s ninth season, and she publicly said she agreed to return because the lighter workload would give her more free time. But behind the scenes, the truth was far more practical—and far less glamorous.

The show’s budget had been drastically reduced by that point, and producers simply couldn’t afford Collins’ full-salary presence in every episode. To keep Alexis in the story at all, they limited her appearances. It was a stark sign of the show’s financial struggles and a big shift from Dynasty’s once-unlimited opulence.