Falcon Crest Scene

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Jane Wyman as Angela Channing. From episode 2x01 “The Challenge”

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Angela’s Outfits Season 5

Jane Wyman had countless outfits as Angela Channing in Falcon Crest's season 5 (1985 - 86). Here they are all together in one video. Enjoy the 80's fashion style! :-)

Happy Birthday, Jane Wyman

Jane Wyman would have turned 101 today!
So, Happy Birthday, Jane! A toast to you!

Happy Birthday, Jane Wyman

Jane Wyman would have turned 100 today. A toast to Jane, wherever she may be.

Jane Wyman as a Halloween witch!

Happy Halloween!
On October 23, 1987 Jane Wyman was a guest on the "Hour Magazine", hosted by Gary Collins. She talks about starring on Falcon Crest and also dresses up as a witch for a halloween special with Morgan Brittany. Enjoy this very special interview with a very different and funny side of Jane Wyman.

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Press Clipping of the Week

Falcon Crest Press Clipping of the Week!
1985-12-10 National Enquirer: Real Life Romance For Falcon Crest Sweethearts
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Press Clipping of the Week

Falcon Crest Press Clipping of the Week!
1989-02: Brave Jane Wyman Battles Her Latest Health Crisis
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Press Clipping of the Week

Falcon Crest Press Clipping of the Week!
1987-02-03 National Enquirer:Life-or-Death Drama on Falcon Crest
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Question of the Week

Falcon Crest Question of the Week!
Jane Wyman was a huge movie star before Falcon Crest. What’s your favorite Jane Wyman movie?

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Actress of the Week

Falcon Crest Actress of the Week!
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Jane Wyman gets Palm Springs star

 

PALM SPRINGS – "Humanitarian." "Philanthropist." Two words used repeatedly Sunday in describing Academy Award-winning actress Jane Wyman when the 370th star on the Walk of Stars was dedicated in her honor.

"This woman could do it all. And she wasn't afraid to do it all," said actress and dancer Ruta Lee, who brought laughter with some of the stories she shared.

Celebrities Joey English and Susan Stafford also were among the roughly 100 people who turned out for the unveiling of the star in front of Azul at 369 N. Palm Canyon Drive, next to Carol Channing's star. The wind that had roared through the valley Saturday night was a light breeze that made the 75-degree morning pleasant for the near hourlong dedication.

Born Sarah Jane Mayfield in St. Joseph, Mo., Wyman was 90 when she died at her home in Rancho Mirage on Sept. 10, 2007.

Wyman had deep roots in the Coachella Valley. She was a frequent visitor during the 1950s and '60s, retiring to Rancho Mirage in 1994. As an arthritis sufferer, the Arthritis Foundation topped the list of numerous local charities to which she gave.

"She was a powerful woman. She was a passionate woman and she was a philanthropist," said Shanna Hirschi of the Arthritis Foundation. "She gave so much of her time, love and money to the foundation."

Longtime drama teacher Gerry DeVito worked at least a year and a half to raise the $10,000 needed to get Wyman a star. Every time he thought he had a fundraiser set, the plans would fall through. Then he met George Kessinger and husband Paris Kessinger, owners of Azul video nightclub and cafe. They helped fund Carol Channing's star in front of their restaurant and were happy to do the same for Wyman.

"Azul saved the day," DeVito said. "I call them my star savers."

"It's an honor to even be involved," George Kessinger said.

The couple plans to help get more stars added to Palm Canyon Drive, including one for the late Stanley Kramer that is expected to be dedicated in November during the second annual film festival bearing his name. Walt Disney and Judy Garland are also on their "bucket list," Paris Kessinger said.

Absent from the event was Wyman's son, Michael Reagan. DeVito said Reagan was told of the ceremony and didn't know why he didn't attend. Reagan is one of two children Wyman had with actor and former President Ronald Reagan, to whom she was married from 1940 to 1949. Their daughter, Maureen Reagan died, in 2001 following a long battle with cancer.

Wyman's acting career spanned more than 60 years, starting with "The Kid from Spain" in 1932 and ending with an episode of "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman" in 1993. Her TV career was highlighted by her role as Angela Channing, matriarch of a Napa Valley winery, in the nighttime drama "Falcon Crest," which aired on CBS from 1981 to 1990.

"She was lovely; a real solid star and solid pro," said Steve Black, who, with his husband, Henry Stern, wrote for "Falcon Crest."

"This is where her star belongs," said Stern. The couple resides in Palm Springs.

"Jane was kind, fair, strong and always prepared. She also had an unspoken humility. By that I mean she treated every one of us actors and crew members with respect and honesty," "Falcon Crest" cast member Ana Alicia wrote in an email DeVito read. She planned to attend the ceremony but needed to care for her ailing mother, DeVito said.

A fan of Wyman's work, DeVito said his favorite was her Oscar-winning performance as a deaf-mute rape victim in "Johnny Belinda" in 1948.

"Not one word was spoken, but we knew exactly what she was thinking," he said. "I loved her so much because she did comedy, she did drama, she sang, she danced."

The city of Palm Springs declared Sunday Jane Wyman Day. The 50-minute dedication ceremony was followed with a reception at Azul and tours of Wyman's former home in Rancho Mirage.

Source: http://www.desertsun.com/story/life/entertainment/movies/2014/05/12/jane-wyman-palm-springs-star/8988209/

Jane Wyman To Receive Star in Palm Springs

A star for Jane Wyman! On May 11, 2014 Jane Wyman will receive a posthumous tribute with her own star in Palm Springs, located on the sidewalk in the community where she lived for many years (in front of the Azul Restaurant at 369 North Palm Canyon Drive).

Last year, president Bob Walker of the Palm Springs Walk of Stars was seeking $5,000 in donations for Jane’s star (see our news dated 26 September 2013) and now it’s final: Jane will get her well-deserved star.

According to falconcrest.org the event managers were able to get "Falcon Crest" co-producers, executive story consultants and script writers Stephen Black and Henry Stern to deliver a speech during the ceremony. They both worked closely with Jane Wyman for more than two and a half seasons on "Falcon Crest" and have been members of the community in Palm Springs for years.

"Falcon Crest" cast & crew members will attend the festivities. A screening of one of Jane's movies will take place on the evening of the star ceremony.

The event is open to the public, and fans are welcome to attend.

Happy Birthday, Jane Wyman

Jane Wyman would have turned 97 today. Happy Birthday, Jane – wherever you are now…

Donations sought for Jane Wyman's Palm Springs star

Interesting news from mydesert.com:

The Palm Springs Walk of Stars is seeking $5,000 in donations needed for a star for Oscar-winning actress and former Coachella Valley resident Jane Wyman, it was announced Monday, September 16.

Half of the $10,000 has already been raised to pay for the star, according to walk president Bob Alexander.

Wyman, who died in Rancho Mirage in 2007 at age 90, won an Academy Award for best actress for “Johnny Belinda” in 1949. She appeared in almost 90 films, more than 200 episodes of soap opera “Falcon Crest” in the 1980s and more than 70 other television shows, including 49 installments of “Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre.” She was married to Ronald Reagan from 1940 to 1948.

Her career lasted 61 years, from an unaccredited appearance in the 1932 musical comedy “The Kid from Spain” to a 1993 episode of “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.” She moved to Palm Springs, then Rancho Mirage and was buried in Cathedral City, according to imdb.com.

Anyone interested in donating for Wyman’s star should call the Palm Springs Walk of Stars at (760) 416-5811.

http://www.mydesert.com/viewart/20130916/LIFESTYLES0102/309160005/Donations-sought-actress-Jane-Wyman-s-Palm-Springs-star

Jane Wyman Press Article

Press Article from 1981: Jane Wyman leaves work as painter to rejoin art of acting
© 1981-12-20 Lakeland Ledger / AP

Kristian Alfonso about Jane Wyman

In an interview with We Love Soaps, Kristian Alfonso (Pilar Ortega from Falcon Crest's seasons 8 & 9) shares a funny story about Jane Wyman:

WE LOVE SOAPS: You've played many roles outside of daytime in your career. Our readers enjoyed you immensely as Pilar on FALCON CREST and Lauren in MELROSE PLACE. Any fun stories from those sets you can share?
KRISTIAN ALFONSO: I was working with Jane Wyman on FALCON CREST and, of course, I was a nervous wreck and telling myself "never let them see you sweat." In between setups Jane and I would be sitting and chit-chatting. I remember the A.D. coming over one day and saying, "Excuse me, Ms. Wyman, the First Lady is on the phone and would like to speak with you." Jane has been married to [President] Ronald Reagan. She said, "I'm busy, I'm busy, I'm busy," and waved him away. But very nicely. I was kind of surprised that the First Lady was calling.

We continued our conversation and he came back over again and said, "She really needs to be speak with you." But she waved him away again. About 15 minutes later the A.D. came back and she looked at him and said, "What?" He said, "I'm sorry Ms. Wyman, but it's the President of the United States." It was just incredible to sit there and watch the whole thing.

The whole interview can be found here: http://www.welovesoaps.net/2013/04/kristian-alfonso-interview.html

Jane Wyman Interview 1986

On April 4, 1986 Jane Wyman was a guest on the "Hour Magazine", hosted by Gary Collins. She talks about her co-star Cesar Romero, about her work on Falcon Crest, reactions from viewers, her career and she even dances with Gary.

Please check out this great interview.

Jane Wyman Interview

I've found a wonderful interview with Jane Wyman from 1996 on youtube and wanted to share it with you.

Jane was interviewed by Carole Langer in her own home and talked about her career, about Rock Hudson and about her time on Warner Bros.

Jane Wyman at the Golden Globes in 1984

There's a great video on youtube! Jane Wyman receiving the Golden Globe Award for Falcon Crest in 1984.

"I'm such a bitch!" :-) Hilarious!

Final Scene: Behind the Scenes

Here's a new video: It's from the after show party while shooting the final scene of "Falcon Crest" in 1990. In a small interview Jane Wyman thanks all of the Falcon Crest Fans for their support and says goodbye.

Other Stars in this video are: David Selby, Lorenzo Lamas, Kristian Alfonso, Wendy Phillips, Gregory Harrison, Chao-Li Chi, Cesar Romero, Mel Ferrer, Gina Lollobrigida, Leslie Caron, Kim Novak and Cliff Robertson.

Have a great sunday! :-)