The 200th episode celebration & a glaring absentee.

[Jock Og]

What were Michael Filerman and Lorimar thinking? They didn't invite core cast member Chao-Li Chi, to the 200th episode party at the Four Seasons Hotel, in L.A. on 11/02/1989. After all those years of Chao-Li's service it was a significant slip. Earl Hamner (the creator) wasn't there either. His omission was because he did not gel with Michael Filerman.

Over the bridge and into the wine country.

Twilight times.


Margaret Ladd (Emma Channing Cooley Cabot St. James) speaks about her co-star Chao-Li Chi; ('behind the scenes', from season 1 - 9, 1981 - '89):

"Chao-Li has been the philosopher of FALCON CREST. He's a brilliant man, who has been an inspiration. He's a kind, deep person and I adore him. He's also been a very good friend to me."

 

[Laura Avery-Sumner]

Filerman strikes again. I think he is the one that jettisoned my namesake from Knots Landing. Also a big mistake.

 

[Falcon Crest I]

What was the point of having a 200th episode celebration, if the party was not inclusive. The mind boggles.

 

[Bobby Southworth]

Was everyone else there? I mean, the new cast members from season 9? Literally, everyone, but Chao-Li-Chi was there?

 

[Toni]

Was everyone else there? I mean, the new cast members from season 9? Literally, everyone, but Chao-Li-Chi was there?

Wasn´t the actor sick at the time and this was written into the plot? Maybe he just went on holidays to rest.

 

[Jock Og]

Was everyone else there? I mean, the new cast members from season 9? Literally, everyone, but Chao-Li-Chi was there?

None of the new season 9 cast were present, as filming had not started at that point. Ana Alicia confirmed during an interview some years ago, about the negligence in not inviting Chao-Li Chi. She was very fond of him.

Wasn´t the actor sick at the time and this was written into the plot? Maybe he just went on holidays to rest.

I don't think so. Chao-Li was taken aback, about not being asked to the party.


Angela is making Chao-Li aware that Lance has married Pilar. This is despite his first wife Melissa and a great love of his being recently departed; (a scene from season 8, 1988 - '89):

Angela: "Now, also have Lance's room made up for him and his bride."

Chao-Li is surprised: "His bride?"

Angela: "Pilar Ortega. They were married. Put my best embroidered sheets on and have the room filled with flowers."

Chao-Li: "Of course Mrs. Channing! I'll tell Melody." Melody McCord is the maid.

Angela: "Well I want them to be very comfortable. I want this to be a very happy marriage, for as long as it lasts."

 

[Bobby Southworth]

None of the new season 9 cast were present, as filming had not started at that point. Ana Alicia confirmed during an interview some years ago, about the negligence in not inviting Chao-Li Chi. She was very fond of him.



I don't think so. Chao-Li was taken aback, about not being asked to the party.


Angela is making Chao-Li aware that Lance has married Pilar. This is despite his first wife Melissa and a great love of his being recently departed; (a scene from season 8, 1988 - '89):

Angela: "Now, also have Lance's room made up for him and his bride."

Chao-Li is surprised: "His bride?"

Angela: "Pilar Ortega. They were married. Put my best embroidered sheets on and have the room filled with flowers."

Chao-Li: "Of course Mrs. Channing! I'll tell Melody." Melody McCord is the maid.

Angela: "Well I want them to be very comfortable. I want this to be a very happy marriage, for as long as it lasts."

I must be misunderstanding something.. filming hadn't started yet in November of 1989 for the 9th season, or is November just when this aired, but it was from an earlier date?