Dallas (1978–1991)

The soapy, backstabbing machinations of Dallas oil magnate J.R. Ewing and his family.

Creator:

David Jacobs

Stars:

Larry Hagman, Ken Kercheval, Patrick Duffy

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 45 wins & 80 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Larry Hagman	...	J.R. Ewing (356 episodes, 1978-1991)
Ken Kercheval	...	Cliff Barnes (333 episodes, 1978-1991)
Patrick Duffy	...	Bobby Ewing (326 episodes, 1978-1991)
Linda Gray	...	Sue Ellen Ewing (308 episodes, 1978-1991)
Barbara Bel Geddes	...	Miss Ellie Ewing (299 episodes, 1978-1990)
Steve Kanaly	...	Ray Krebbs (285 episodes, 1978-1991)
Victoria Principal	...	Pamela Barnes Ewing (251 episodes, 1978-1987)
Howard Keel	...	Clayton Farlow (246 episodes, 1981-1991)
Charlene Tilton	...	Lucy Ewing Cooper (233 episodes, 1978-1990)
Susan Howard	...	Donna Culver Krebbs (198 episodes, 1979-1987)
Deborah Rennard	...	Sly Lovegren (180 episodes, 1981-1991)
Sherril Lynn Rettino	...	Jackie Dugan (167 episodes, 1979-1991)
Priscilla Presley	...	Jenna Wade (143 episodes, 1983-1988)

Storyline

Popular evening 'soap-opera' style television drama. The show was set in Dallas and chronicled the exploits of wealthy Texas oil millionaires. Many of the plots revolved around shady business dealings and dysfunctional family dynamics.

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Plot Keywords:

oil | texas | ranch | soap opera | alcoholism | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

Ultimate Dallas - Official Series website

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 April 1978 (USA)

Also Known As:

Oil

Filming Locations:

1181 Anna Cade Rd, Rockwall, Texas, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lorimar Productions, Lorimar Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (356 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jenilee Harrison has the distinction of playing the only character to be killed off twice. Jamie Ewing Barnes was killed off the first time in the last episode of the "Dream Season" when she was blown up in her brother's car. The second time came midway through the next season, when she was killed while rock climbing in Mexico. Though the second death didn't occur on camera.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
JR Ewing: You wouldn't be trying to blackmail old J.R., would you?

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Connections

Spoofed in Gimme a Break!: Do or Diet (1981)

User Reviews

Prime-time at its finest hour....Hats off to "Dallas"!

For the 14 seasons that it ran on CBS-TV(1978-1992),"Dallas" was an American institution of television bliss. The show itself has stood the test of time and one of the longest-running prime time shows in the history of television. "Dallas" is second to shows that have been around longer,but it still holds its ground to classic shows like "Bonanza"(NBC,1959-1973),"Gunsmoke"(CBS,1955-1975),"Ozzie and Harriett"(ABC,1953-1966),"Lassie"(CBS,1954-1971),"Murder,She Wrote"(CBS,1981-1996),and "Knots Landing"(CBS,1979-1993) for longetivity. Only two other shows had match its longest streak,"The Simpsons",and the cop show "Law and Order" are on the same level as Dallas,but both are nearing their series completion.

Only "Gunsmoke",and "The Ed Sullivan Show",were on for over 20 years and these have been the longest-running shows ever to run on television.

Once the show unfolded every Friday night at 9pm eastern time on CBS-TV,you knew what to expect or what would be the unexpected. Viewers were glued to their sets to see what surprises would occur within the Ewing family. They were shocked to find out who J.R. would con,how Bobby would uphold the honor and tradition of the family name,and what would Sue Ellen do for another drink,and how far will Lucy(the baby of the family)go to find a love or end up in a turbulant relationship since she was always into something. Viewers were also introduced to new characters on the show that were involving in the scandals,backstabbing,and total bitchery that were inflicted in the goings on within the Ewing household.

The episode that everyone will remember will be the one where the question was answered,"Who Shot J.R.?",remains to this day one of the most watched shows in television history. They was always something going on within the show,with great characters,great stories,you knew this show was a prime time gem and a huge ratings winner for CBS. After the series when off the air,three TV-movies related to Dallas were featured including one where the origins of Jock Ewing were revealed and how he mastered an Texas Empire.

Its amazes me more that this show is not on anywhere these days,but it needs to be shown. Classic TV.