Question:  Blake Alexander Carrington is a fictional character on the ABC television series "Dynasty", created by Richard and Esther Shapiro whose role was portrayed by John Forsythe, and also appeared as a guest on several talk and variety shows and as a panelist on what type of television show?

full_context: Document 1: Fred Astaire: Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz; May 10, 1899 – June 22, 1987) was an American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer and television presenter.
Document 2: Jeff Colby: Jeffrey Broderick "Jeff" Colby is a fictional character on the ABC prime time soap opera "Dynasty", created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Portrayed by John James, Jeff Colby was introduced in the show's first episode in 1981 and appeared as a series regular for six seasons until transferring to the spin-off companion series, "The Colbys". The character returned to "Dynasty" upon the cancellation of "The Colbys" in 1987 and remained with the series until its final episode in 1989. James later reprised his role for the 1991 miniseries, "".
Document 3: Danny Thomas: Amos Muzyad Yakhoob Kairouz (January 6, 1912 – February 6, 1991), known professionally by his stage name Danny Thomas, was an American nightclub comedian, singer, actor, and producer, whose career spanned five decades. He created and starred in one of the most successful and long running situation comedies in the history of American network television. In addition to guest roles on many of the comedy, talk and musical variety programs of his time, his legacy includes a lifelong dedication to fundraising for charity.
Document 4: Johnny Carson: John William Carson (October 23, 1925 – January 23, 2005) was an American talk show host and comedian, best known for his 30 years as host of "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962–1992). Carson received six Emmy Awards, the Television Academy's 1980 Governor's Award, and a 1985 Peabody Award. He was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1987. Carson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1992 and received a Kennedy Center Honor in 1993.
Document 5: James Earl Jones: James Earl Jones (born January 17, 1931) is an American actor. His career has spanned more than 60 years, and he has been described as "one of America's most distinguished and versatile" actors and "one of the greatest actors in American history." Since his Broadway debut in 1957, Jones has won many awards, including a Tony Award and Golden Globe Award for his role in "The Great White Hope". Jones has won three Emmy Awards, including two in the same year in 1991, and he also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role in the film version of "The Great White Hope". He is also known for his voice roles as Darth Vader in the "Star Wars" film series and Mufasa in Disney's "The Lion King", as well as many other film, stage and television roles.
Document 6: Claudia Blaisdel Carrington: Claudia Blaisdel Carrington (maiden name Barrows) is a fictional character on the ABC prime time soap opera "Dynasty", created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Originated by Pamela Bellwood in the series' premiere episode, "Oil," on January 12, 1981, the character was written out after the October 20, 1982 third season episode "The Wedding." Claudia reappeared in the March 30, 1983, episode "The Dinner" later that season. Bellwood rejoined the series as a regular cast member in the October 19, 1983, fourth season episode "The Note" and remained until the end of the sixth season.
Document 7: Adam Carrington: Adam Alexander Carrington is a fictional character from the ABC prime time soap opera "Dynasty", created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. Introduced at the beginning of the series' third season, the role was originated by Gordon Thomson in 1982. He continued to appear as a series regular until the series finale in 1989. For the 1991 miniseries continuation, the role of Adam Carrington was recast with Robin Sachs as Thomson was unavailable.
Document 8: List of Dynasty episodes: "Dynasty" is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy family residing in Denver, Colorado. "Dynasty" stars John Forsythe as oil magnate Blake Carrington, Linda Evans as his new wife Krystle, and later Joan Collins as his former wife Alexis.
Document 9: John Lithgow: John Arthur Lithgow ( ; born October 19 , 1945) is an American actor, musician, singer, comedian, voice actor, and author. He has received two Tony Awards, six Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, an American Comedy Award, four Drama Desk Awards and has also been nominated for two Academy Awards and four Grammy Awards. Lithgow has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and has been inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame.
Document 10: Dynasty (1981 TV series): Dynasty is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. The series, created by Richard and Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, revolves around the Carringtons, a wealthy family residing in Denver, Colorado. "Dynasty" stars John Forsythe as oil magnate Blake Carrington, Linda Evans as his new wife Krystle, and later Joan Collins as his former wife Alexis.
Document 11: Blake Carrington: Blake Alexander Carrington is a fictional character on the ABC television series "Dynasty", created by Richard and Esther Shapiro. The role was portrayed by John Forsythe from the first episode of the series in 1981 until its finale in 1989. Forsythe returned for the 1991 miniseries, "". In The CW's 2017 reboot of the series, Blake will be played by Grant Show.
Document 12: Henry Fonda: Henry Jaynes Fonda (May 16, 1905 – August 12, 1982) was an American film and stage actor with a career spanning five decades.
Document 13: The John Forsythe Show: The John Forsythe Show began as a situation comedy in the fall of 1965 on NBC, but at mid-season it switched to a spy show. In the first phase of the series, John Forsythe appeared as United States Air Force veteran John Foster, who inherited the private Foster School for Girls in San Francisco, California, from his late aunt, Victoria. Forsythe's co-stars were Elsa Lanchester as the principal, Miss Culver; Ann B. Davis, as the physical education teacher, Miss Wilson; and Guy Marks as Ed Robbins, Forsythe's aide and a former sergeant. Actors who portrayed students included Pamelyn Ferdin as Pamela, Darlene Carr as Kathy, Page and Brooke Forsythe (Forsythe's actual daughters) as Marcia and Norma Jean, Peggy Lipton, as Joanna, Tracy Stratford as Susan, and Sara Ballantine as Janice.
Document 14: Fallon Carrington Colby: Fallon Carrington Colby is a fictional character from the ABC television series "Dynasty", its spin-off "The Colbys", and The CW's 2017 reboot series. Created by Richard and Esther Shapiro, the role of Fallon was originated by Pamela Sue Martin in the show's first episode in 1981, and Martin left at the end of the fourth season in 1984. Fallon was recast with Emma Samms in 1985, and the character was spun off onto a companion series called "The Colbys". After the cancellation of the second series, Fallon (portrayed by Samms) returned to "Dynasty" in 1987, and remained on the series until its finale in 1989. Samms later reprised the role for the 1991 miniseries "". Elizabeth Gillies will play Fallon in the 2017 reboot series "Dynasty".
Document 15: John Forsythe: John Forsythe (born either John Lincoln Freund or Jacob Lincoln Freund; January 29, 1918 – April 1, 2010) was an American stage, film/television actor, producer, narrator, drama teacher and philanthropist whose career spanned six decades. He also appeared as a guest on several talk and variety shows and as a panelist on numerous game shows.
ground_truth: game shows