Dallas 

J.R. Ewing, a Texas oil baron, uses manipulation and blackmail to achieve his ambitions, both business and personal. He often comes into conflict with his brother Bobby, his arch-enemy Cliff Barnes and his long-suffering wife Sue Ellen.

Creator:

David Jacobs

Stars:

Larry Hagman, Ken Kercheval, Patrick Duffy

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 46 wins & 82 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Larry Hagman	...	J.R. Ewing 356 episodes, 1978-1991
Ken Kercheval	...	Cliff Barnes 342 episodes, 1978-1991
Patrick Duffy	...	Bobby Ewing 327 episodes, 1978-1991
Linda Gray	...	Sue Ellen Ewing / ... 308 episodes, 1978-1991
Barbara Bel Geddes	...	Miss Ellie Ewing / ... 304 episodes, 1978-1990
Steve Kanaly	...	Ray Krebbs 286 episodes, 1978-1991
Howard Keel	...	Clayton Farlow 265 episodes, 1981-1991
Victoria Principal	...	Pamela Barnes Ewing / ... 252 episodes, 1978-1991
Charlene Tilton	...	Lucy Ewing Cooper / ... 243 episodes, 1978-1990
Susan Howard	...	Donna Culver Krebbs / ... 198 episodes, 1979-1987
Deborah Rennard	...	Sly / ... 186 episodes, 1981-1991
Sherril Lynn Rettino	...	Jackie Dugan / ... 178 episodes, 1979-1991
Omri Katz	...	John Ross Ewing / ... 149 episodes, 1983-1991
Priscilla Presley	...	Jenna Wade / ... 144 episodes, 1983-1988
Deborah Tranelli	...	Phyllis Wapner 143 episodes, 1981-1991

Storyline

Popular evening soap opera-style television drama. The show was set in Dallas, Texas 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 | oil baron | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Morgan Fairchild played Jenna Wade, Bobby's (Patrick Duffy's) childhood sweetheart, in a 1978 episode. When Jenna was seen again for two episodes in 1980, she was played by Francine Tacker, as Fairchild was busy working on her own series, Flamingo Road (1980). In 1983, with Flamingo Road (1980) now cancelled, the producers approached Fairchild to reprise the role, but she declined feeling that she did not want to return to a small role. However, the producers decided to re-cast the role with Priscilla Presley, and the character became a series regular for five years. Fairchild later claimed that her mother never forgave her for turning down a role on her favorite soap.

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Goofs

The size and layout of Southfork Ranch cannot possibly hold the number of bedrooms the series suggests it has. When the show first starts, four bedrooms would be needed (one for Miss Ellie and Jock, one for JR and Sue Ellen, one for Bobby and Pam, and one for Lucy). The following year, a nursery is added along with a guest room for John Ross's live-in nurse, totalling six. In later years, Sue Ellen has her own room for a while, and during episodes of the 1984-85 season, there would need to be at least eight bedrooms to accommodate the family and various guests. Additionally, many of the bedrooms have their own bathrooms and walk-in dressing rooms, which cannot possibly match up with the exterior of the house.

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Quotes

[repeated line]
JR Ewing: Oh Barnes, you just get dumber and dumber every day.

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Alternate Versions

SoapNet airings omit the opening teasers from each episode except for the teaser from the series finale.

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Connections

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: John Madden/Jennifer Holliday (1982)

User Reviews

Once In A Lifetime

Dallas is a once in a lifetime show and experience. From 1978 to 1991 the series ran on CBS. Larry Hagman was by far the standout actor. His portrayal of J.R. Ewing is without comparison. Hagman takes the role and chews it up. This series was so much better than any other prime time soap. Dynasty jumped the shark with its alien arc, Dallas never went that route. All of its plot lines were very feasible and probable. The death of Jim Davis (Jock Ewing) drove storyline for many, many more years. I am saddened at the recent death of Barbara Bel Geddes, (Miss Ellie). For anyone looking for a good, drama driven, emotion filled TV series this is the show for you. I am ANXIOUSLY awaiting the DVD release of the remaining seasons. I have worn out Seasons 1 and 2, and just received Season 3. Once In A Lifetime and Classic. Enjoy!!

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

Greek 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 Telepictures, Lorimar Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (356 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3