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

Susan Howard was only supposed to appear once as Donna Culver, but she impressed the producers enough that she eventually became a regular.

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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 The Simpsons: Who Shot Mr. Burns?: Part 1 (1995)

User Reviews

A groundbreaker, in so many ways

"Dallas" created some HUGE TV moments ... J.R. Ewing's shooting, the "Dream Season" and Bobby returning in the shower ...

Beyond that, though, I especially loved the writing of "Dallas," particularly in the working of J.R.'s various schemes, both at the Ewing Oil offices and offsite. He was just-plain the master manipulator, and while I don't encourage anyone to aspire to this kind of mastery(!), it sure was FUN to watch him in action! Yikes! The way he executed those deals seemed to set the show apart from rivals like "Dynasty."

I enjoyed the way the show evolved in the later seasons. In the last two seasons, in particular, there seemed to be this sophisticated edge that avoided insulting the viewer (as sometimes the campiness of "Dynasty" could). While "Dynasty" was busy being flashy (and hey, I liked that, too -- I was a teen when it originally aired, after all), "Dallas" was playing the game just a bit cooler, calmer, a touch more complicated. Plus, Jeannie aside, Larry Hagman was BORN to do that role. Meow!