Kirby Anders
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Kirby Anders is a fictional character
on the American
TV series Dynasty
.
The role was portrayed by Kathleen Beller
from 1982 to 1984. She was introduced in the 7th episode of the third season, and was written off after the last episode of the 4th season. Beller reprised the roles for the 1991 miniseries
Dynasty: The Reunion
.
Kirby Anders is the daughter of Blake Carrington
's majordomo, Joseph. In episode 44, she returns to Denver from Paris
, where she has spent the last several years studying. She had worked as a nanny but left her job after she became romantically involved with her (married) employer. Upon her return, she reconnects with her childhood playmate, Fallon. As adults, however, the gulf between rich and poor is more of an impediment to their friendship. In episode 45, Fallon hires Kirby to be the nanny for her young son.
Immediately, Kirby has eyes for Fallon's husband, Jeff Colby
. In episode 46, her father warns her not to interfere. But as Kirby watches Fallon's marriage to Jeff deteriorate, mostly due to Fallon's infidelities, she ingratiates herself with Jeff. During this time, Adam
is also attracted to Kirby. Jeff protects Kirby from Adam's unwanted advances, increasing tension between the two men. In episode 48, Adam rapes Kirby. He offers her a job in episode 52, which she declines. In episode 55, Adam attacks Kirby again but is rescued by Jeff. In the heat of the moment, Jeff (who has recently divorced Fallon) proposes marriage to her. Jeff and Kirby are married in Reno in the following episode.
In the season finale (#61), Kirby learns that she is pregnant and realizes that the child is Adam's, but is afraid to tell Jeff.
In episode 70, Jeff learns that Kirby is pregnant with Adam's child and in episode 71 he attacks Adam. When Adam learns why, he tells Kirby that he wants to be a father to their baby.
Kirby plans to leave Denver in episode 71, but Jeff stops her. However, she suggests that they divorce in episode 71.
In episode 73, Adam insists that Kirby will tell her child that he is the father, but when he learns that she is divorcing Jeff; he proposes. In episode 75, Kirby accepts his proposal. Kirby is diagnosed with hyperreflexia
and must be hospitalized. She suffers from seizures and convulsions and doctors are forced to operate. In episode 77, Adam learns that Kirby's baby has not survived. Adam and Kirby decide to proceed with their wedding plans.
To prevent them from marrying, Alexis offers Kirby a job in Paris. When Kirby refuses, Alexis tells her the real reason Joseph tried to kill her: to prevent her from revealing that Kirby's mother didn't die when Kirby was a child - she had been institutionalized. Kirby is shocked.
In episode 82, she visits the institution and learns that her mother died a few years back. Investigating further, Kirby finds her father's suicide note in Blake's desk in episode 83. Learning how vicious Alexis is drives Kirby to the brink. She buys a handgun. In episode 85, Kirby tries to kill Alexis herself, but is interrupted. In the season finale (episode 88), she pulls a gun on Alexis but cannot bring herself to shoot. Alexis agrees not to press charges if Kirby leaves Denver. Kirby abruptly breaks off her engagement to Adam and leaves.
Fictional character
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on the American
United States
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TV series Dynasty
Dynasty (TV series)
Dynasty is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. It was created by Richard & Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, and revolved around the Carringtons, a wealthy oil family living in Denver, Colorado...
.
The role was portrayed by Kathleen Beller
Kathleen Beller
Kathleen Beller is an actress. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Actress in a Supporting Role for her role in Promises in the Dark...
from 1982 to 1984. She was introduced in the 7th episode of the third season, and was written off after the last episode of the 4th season. Beller reprised the roles for the 1991 miniseries
Miniseries
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Dynasty: The Reunion
Dynasty: The Reunion
Dynasty: The Reunion is a 1991 miniseries reuniting the characters from the American prime time television soap opera Dynasty, a series which aired on ABC from 1981 to 1989 and was the highest-rated U.S. series in 1985. The miniseries, like the series, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy oil...
.
Season three
Blake Carrington
Blake Carrington is a fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty. The role was portrayed by John Forsythe from the first episode of the series in 1981 until the finale in 1989. Forsythe returned for the 1991 miniseries Dynasty: The Reunion...
's majordomo, Joseph. In episode 44, she returns to Denver from Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, where she has spent the last several years studying. She had worked as a nanny but left her job after she became romantically involved with her (married) employer. Upon her return, she reconnects with her childhood playmate, Fallon. As adults, however, the gulf between rich and poor is more of an impediment to their friendship. In episode 45, Fallon hires Kirby to be the nanny for her young son.
Immediately, Kirby has eyes for Fallon's husband, Jeff Colby
Jeff Colby
Jeffrey Broderick "Jeff" Colby is a fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty, and its spin-off The Colbys.The role was originated by John James in the show's first episode in 1981, and the character was eventually spun off onto a separate series called The Colbys...
. In episode 46, her father warns her not to interfere. But as Kirby watches Fallon's marriage to Jeff deteriorate, mostly due to Fallon's infidelities, she ingratiates herself with Jeff. During this time, Adam
Adam Carrington
Adam Alexander Carrington is a fictional character on the American TV series Dynasty.The role was originated by Gordon Thomson in the first episode of the show's third season ; he played the character until the series finale in 1989...
is also attracted to Kirby. Jeff protects Kirby from Adam's unwanted advances, increasing tension between the two men. In episode 48, Adam rapes Kirby. He offers her a job in episode 52, which she declines. In episode 55, Adam attacks Kirby again but is rescued by Jeff. In the heat of the moment, Jeff (who has recently divorced Fallon) proposes marriage to her. Jeff and Kirby are married in Reno in the following episode.
In the season finale (#61), Kirby learns that she is pregnant and realizes that the child is Adam's, but is afraid to tell Jeff.
Season four
In episode 63, Joseph commits suicide. Kirby is devastated. Blake explains that Joseph had tried to protect him by attempting to kill Alexis, and when he failed, he shot himself. Kirby suspects there is more to the story, and in episode 65 she confronts Alexis and winds up trying to strangle her. Blake manages to stop her.In episode 70, Jeff learns that Kirby is pregnant with Adam's child and in episode 71 he attacks Adam. When Adam learns why, he tells Kirby that he wants to be a father to their baby.
Kirby plans to leave Denver in episode 71, but Jeff stops her. However, she suggests that they divorce in episode 71.
In episode 73, Adam insists that Kirby will tell her child that he is the father, but when he learns that she is divorcing Jeff; he proposes. In episode 75, Kirby accepts his proposal. Kirby is diagnosed with hyperreflexia
Hyperreflexia
Hyperreflexia is defined as overactive or overresponsive reflexes. Examples of this can include twitching or spastic tendencies, which are indicative of upper motor neuron disease as well as the lessening or loss of control ordinarily exerted by higher brain centers of lower neural pathways...
and must be hospitalized. She suffers from seizures and convulsions and doctors are forced to operate. In episode 77, Adam learns that Kirby's baby has not survived. Adam and Kirby decide to proceed with their wedding plans.
To prevent them from marrying, Alexis offers Kirby a job in Paris. When Kirby refuses, Alexis tells her the real reason Joseph tried to kill her: to prevent her from revealing that Kirby's mother didn't die when Kirby was a child - she had been institutionalized. Kirby is shocked.
In episode 82, she visits the institution and learns that her mother died a few years back. Investigating further, Kirby finds her father's suicide note in Blake's desk in episode 83. Learning how vicious Alexis is drives Kirby to the brink. She buys a handgun. In episode 85, Kirby tries to kill Alexis herself, but is interrupted. In the season finale (episode 88), she pulls a gun on Alexis but cannot bring herself to shoot. Alexis agrees not to press charges if Kirby leaves Denver. Kirby abruptly breaks off her engagement to Adam and leaves.