The Best & Worst of TNT’s Dallas: Season 2
The second season of TNT’s “Dallas” was even better than the first. Here are my laurels, along with a few darts. Performance of the Season Wonder woman She spent Season 1 on the sidelines, but Linda...
View ArticleCritique: Dallas Episode 104 — ‘Changing of the Guard’
He’s back “Dallas” shakes things up in its sixth-season opener, “Changing of the Guard.” Miss Ellie ousts J.R. as president of Ewing Oil and installs Bobby in his place, the company’s executive suite...
View ArticleThe Art of Dallas: ‘Billion Dollar Question’
Afton and Cliff (Audrey Landers, Ken Kercheval) discuss his career choices in this 1982 publicity shot from “Billion Dollar Question,” a sixth-season “Dallas” episode.
View ArticleCritique: Dallas Episode 112 — ‘Fringe Benefits’
Savvy In “Fringe Benefits,” Afton sleeps with sleazy Gil Thurman to ensure he’ll sell his lucrative oil refineries to her boyfriend Cliff. Is this yet another example of Afton allowing a man to use...
View ArticleCritique: Dallas Episode 114 — ‘Post Nuptial’
December bride “Post Nuptial” picks up where the previous “Dallas” episode left off, as the Ewings and their guests wait to see what will happen after Cliff stands up during the middle of J.R. and Sue...
View ArticleCritique: Dallas Episode 120 — ‘Crash of ’83’
Welcome to the dark side At the beginning of “Crash of ’83,” the corrupt energy commissioner George Hicks tells Bobby he’ll “never” vote to revoke J.R.’s permission to pump more oil than anyone else in...
View ArticleDrill Bits: Dallas Season 3 — Spoilers, Speculation and More
Back to work, people Production on “Dallas’s” third season begins today. There isn’t a lot of news to report, although insiders have dropped a few tidbits about what fans can expect when TNT begins...
View ArticleThe Dallas Decoder Interview: Steve Kanaly
Steve Kanaly Steve Kanaly will be in Texas this week to film his latest guest spot as Ray Krebbs on TNT’s “Dallas.” I spoke to him recently about what it’s been like to walk in Ray’s boots for the past...
View ArticleAudrey Landers, Charlene Tilton to Return to Dallas
They’re back! Audrey Landers and Charlene Tilton will appear on TNT’s “Dallas” next season, Dallas Decoder has confirmed. The actresses will reprise their roles of Afton Cooper and Lucy Ewing in an...
View ArticleDallas: Season 3 Begins February 24 on TNT
The boys are back “Dallas” will begin its third season on Monday, February 24, at 9 p.m., TV Guide reported today. The series will telecast eight episodes and then take a midseason break before...
View ArticleNew Dallas Episode Titles Surface
What’s in a name? The titles and airdates for the first six episodes from “Dallas’s” new season are starting to pop up on TiVo and online TV listings. Stop reading now if you don’t appreciate...
View ArticleHere’s Everything That’s Happened on Dallas, Ever*
Ain’t over yet It’s never too late to start watching “Dallas.” If you missed the original show and the first two seasons of TNT’s sequel series, fear not: This post will tell you everything you need to...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: The Original Dallas’s 8 Ewing Barbecues, Ranked
Upholding tradition The Ewings throw another Southfork barbecue in “Trust Me,” TNT’s latest “Dallas” episode. Here’s a list of every barbecue from the classic show’s era, ranked in order of preference....
View ArticleDallas Burning Questions: Season 3, Week 4
Mama sees all Here are the questions we’re pondering as we await tonight’s telecast of “Lifting the Veil,” TNT’s latest “Dallas” episode: • What will Sue Ellen do about John Ross? In “Playing Chicken,”...
View ArticleRecap: TNT’s Dallas Episode 29 — ‘Lifting the Veil’
If only she knew Here’s what happened in “Lifting the Veil,” TNT’s latest “Dallas” episode: • John Ross blasted Emma. On the morning of his wedding to Pamela, John Ross (Josh Henderson) received a call...
View ArticleCritique: TNT’s Dallas Episode 29 — ‘Lifting the Veil’
Long time coming “Lifting the Veil” reveals new truths about several “Dallas” characters, beginning with John Ross. We’ve always known he was as ambitious and as charming as J.R., but in the scene...
View ArticleThe Dallas Decoder Interview: Julie Gonzalo
Julie Gonzalo (Courtesy Regard Magazine) It’s no secret your Dallas Decoder is a big fan of Julie Gonzalo — a.k.a. Pamela Rebecca Barnes Ewing Ewing on TNT’s “Dallas” — so I was hugely excited to speak...
View Article#DallasChat Daily: What’s Your Favorite Dallas Ball?
Few traditions on the original “Dallas” could match the grandeur of the annual Oil Baron’s Ball. Do you have a favorite? Was it Miss Ellie’s moving tribute to Jock at the 1982 ball? How about the 1983...
View Article3 Days, 33 Episodes: Here’s How to Catch Up on TNT’s Dallas
Look back Did you promise yourself you’d spend the summer getting acquainted — or reacquainted — with TNT’s “Dallas”? Did you fail to keep this promise? Relax: You still have time. Grab your DVDs and...
View ArticleThe Best & Worst of TNT’s Dallas: Season 3
“Dallas’s” third and final season was a thrill ride, even if our beloved Larry Hagman wasn’t around to take the trip with us. Here’s a look back at the highs and lows. Performances Rising son Josh...
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