Why did Al Corley leave Dynasty?

What was the gay reaction like? Did you prefer him to the replacement Jack Coleman?

I ask because a few weeks ago a local news show in LA was interviewing people (I think near Malibu) and it was Corley.

Steven was a pompous douche either way.

Both actors were good looking though.

Al Corley had a music career to attend to.

His leaving was a big loss. Fake Steven sucked. I believe he left because they started to de-gay Steven and he got bored.

was that before or after the Thompson Twins r2?

Sounds and looks just like them.

R4, that song was recorded and released in 1984. The Thompson Twins formed in 1977 (although they didn't start having hits until 1983).

Corley's song went to #1 in France, and was huge in other parts of Europe. It was produced by Harold Faltermeyer, who just prior to that had produced Branigan's "Self Control".

Corley left Dynasty specifically to become a musician.

He actually left the show because the writers and producers wouldn’t allow Steven to be gay full time.

Corley was ok I actually preferred Jack Coleman in the role. He was more alive in the role and a better actor.

[quote]It was produced by Harold Faltermeyer, who just prior to that had produced Branigan's "Self Control".

I love that song!!! I like the Corley one too. Apparently he wrote that song about his break up with Carly Simon. Carly really messed with his head.

R7, if they had married she would be Carly Corley.

LMAO R8.

R6, you are right...but he was actually let go from Dynasty for bad mouthing the series for the fact that Steven doesn't have any fun, per the linked article.

Whatever the case, I admire Al for speaking up. He signed up to play a gay character and wanted to see it through, and the show chickened out.

That earns a lot of respect in my book.

Interesting article, r9. As we saw, both Bellwood and Locklear eventually came back.

I like Al Corley's Big Picture album. Very Duran Duran.

Fake Steven was definitely prettier but Real Steven was a whole lot sexier.

"Performing" Land of the Giants

R12: Al Corley was so dreamy.

Steven came back for the reunion with his old face without explanation.

Reminder.

NuAlexis makes her first appearance tonight.

Will she or won't she be British?