Falcon Crest
tv show

227 total episodes
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9 seasons
Sour Grapes.
First Aired December 04, 1981
Overview
Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for nine seasons, from December 4, 1981 to May 17, 1990. A total of 227 episodes were produced. The series revolves around the feuding factions of the wealthy Gioberti/Channing family in the Californian wine industry. Jane Wyman starred as Angela Channing, the tyrannical matriarch of the Falcon Crest Winery, alongside Robert Foxworth as Chase Gioberti, Angela's nephew who returns to Falcon Crest following the death of his father. The series was set in the fictitious Tuscany Valley northeast of San Francisco.

Tarentella
Season 4 - Episode 10 - 1h 0m
Air Date
November 30, 1984
Overview
When Chase hears that Jasper's will is being re-opened, he becomes suspicious of Angela's motives and confronts her. Chase discovers that Francesca is selling her third of Falcon Crest to Angela in order to save her vineyards in Italy, but Francesca is confused since Angela told her that Chase would be pleased. Cole decides he loves Melissa enough to move in with her, even against his parents' warning. Richard tries unsuccessfully to keep Lance from seeing Lorraine and warns him not to hurt his stepdaughter. Francesca decides to throw a farewell party before returning to Italy. She performs the tarantella and berates her family for their greed and hatred. Jean-Louis helps Francesca by pilfering her agreement from Angela's safe. During the night, Gustav's henchmen tail Julia, seize her and drive off.
Guest Stars
Abby Dalton
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Julia Cumson
Gina Lollobrigida
as
Francesca Gioberti
Geoffrey Lewis
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Lucas Crosby
Kate Vernon
as
Lorraine Prescott
Parker Stevenson
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Joel McCarthy
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Jason Goldberg
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Joseph Gioberti
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Alan Buchdahl
as
Race Track Announcer (voice)
Paul Freeman
as
Gustav Riebmann
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Ken Letner
as
Spheeris
Arthur Taxier
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Mike Harris
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Al Hopson
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Locksmith