Several series regulars, including Jeff Colby (John James) and Fallon Carrington Colby (Pamela Sue Martin/Emma Samms) are completely omitted.
When trying to buy time with the network, the producers throw around Elizabeth Taylor and Sophia Loren's names as possibilities for the role of Alexis. Though unmentioned, Jessica Walter and Raquel Welch were also considered.
At the 14: 30 mark, when Esther is commiserating with Richard over the difficulty they are having casting the character Krystle, photos of the existing cast they have already hired are shown behind her hanging on a bulletin board. Among the headshots, are those of Fallon Carrington and Jeff Colby. This confirms that, for this picture, actors were hired to portray both Pamela Sue Martin and John James respectively. However, for unknown reasons, their scenes were cut.
Though unmentioned, an unaired pilot was filmed featuring George Peppard as Blake, but it was later deemed audiences would not buy him as a father figure. Also, not addressed, Elizabeth Montgomery was a front-runner for the role of Krystle before Linda Evans was cast.