The Yellow Rose
The Yellow Rose is an American soap opera television series that was broadcast on NBC from October 2, 1983, until May 12, 1984. The series was produced by Paul Freeman and was at least partly inspired by the more coltish elements of the soap opera Dallas, and dealt with the intrigues of the Texas-based Champion family who owned a 200,000-acre cattle and oil ranch called "The Yellow Rose". The Yellow Rose was canceled after one season of 22 episodes. In 1990, the series was rerun again on NBC along with Bret Maverick starring James Garner. Cast and characters 
Sam Elliott as Chance McKenzie, an ex-convict and the illegitimate son of the ranch's late owner Wade Champion
David Soul as Roy Champion, one of Wade's sons
Susan Anspach as Grace McKenzie, the ranch's housekeeper ( 1–9) 
Edward Albert as Ramon "Quisto" Champion, one of Wade's sons
Noah Beery, Jr. as Luther Dillard, ranch hand
Ken Curtis as Hoyt Coryell, ranch hand
Tom Schanley as Whit Champion, Roy's son
Michelle Bennett as Love Child "L.C." Champion, Colleen's daughter
Cybill Shepherd as Colleen Champion, Wade's widow

Notable recurring characters include Will Sampson as ranch hand John Stronghart, Chuck Connors as Jeb Hollister, Roy's nemesis and former owner of the ranch, Steve Sandor and Deborah Shelton as Jeb's children, Lenny and Juliette Hollister, Kerrie Keane as Jeb's personal assistant Caryn Cabrera and Jane Russell as Rose Hollister, Chance's mother and Jeb's sister. Episodes

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Theme song 
The series' theme song "The Yellow Rose" — set to the tune of the traditional "The Yellow Rose of Texas" but with new lyrics referencing the setting of the show — was recorded by country singers Johnny Lee and Lane Brody. The song became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart on April 21, 1984. Home media 
Warner Bros. released the complete series to DVD on May 3, 2011, consisting of all 22 episodes on a five-disc set. The set was released as part of the manufacture-on-demand Warner Archive Collection. References

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1983 American television series debuts
1984 American television series endings
American primetime television soap operas
English-language television shows
NBC original programming
Television series by Warner Bros. Television Studios
Television shows set in Texas
1980s Western (genre) television series