The only Primetime Soap that I ever got into was "Dallas", the cautionary tale of J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman), the ruthless CEO of Ewing Oil, and his relationship with his brother Bobby (Patrick Duffy), who married the daughter of the chief rival to the Ewing empire, Pam Barnes, as well as the underhanded dealings and constant backstabbing that make up this intricately plotted show. all of this being presided over by patriarch Jock Ewing (Jim Davis) and his wife, Miss Ellie. For the first 4 seasons this show was a captivating, compelling watch. But the death of the excellent & still missed Jim Davis caused the show to seem to lack that special sheen that it once did, the whole Bobby.Dream fiasco only nailed the lid shut on an already faultering show. By the end of the run the Dallas of old had become a sad pale imitation/ parody of itself.
My Pre-Season 5 grade: A
My Post-season 5 grade: D
1st & 2nd Seasons DVD Extras: Commentaries by Creator David Jacobs, Actor Larry Hagman, and Actress Charlene Tilton on Digger's Daughter, and Reunion Parts 1 & 2; and Soaptalk's 2003 Dallas reunion
Season 3 DVD Extras: Screen-specific Commentaries by Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray on "Sue Ellen's Choice" and "A House Divided"; and a 20 minute featurette on the "Who Shot J.R.?" Phenomenon
My Pre-Season 5 grade: A
My Post-season 5 grade: D
1st & 2nd Seasons DVD Extras: Commentaries by Creator David Jacobs, Actor Larry Hagman, and Actress Charlene Tilton on Digger's Daughter, and Reunion Parts 1 & 2; and Soaptalk's 2003 Dallas reunion
Season 3 DVD Extras: Screen-specific Commentaries by Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray on "Sue Ellen's Choice" and "A House Divided"; and a 20 minute featurette on the "Who Shot J.R.?" Phenomenon