The original Dallas decoder
Dallas Decoder is a fan site devoted to “Dallas,” the prime-time television soap opera that CBS aired from 1978 until 1991, as well as the “Dallas” revival that TNT introduced in 2012.
Most weekdays, Dallas Decoder offers a critique of a different “Dallas” episode, posted in the order in which the shows were originally telecast, along with a transcript of a memorable scene from that episode. Periodic features include commentaries about the show’s characters and themes, posts about the fashions seen on “Dallas” and samples of the photography used to publicize the series.
Please visit regularly and leave your feedback in the comments section. You can also find Dallas Decoder on Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook. Send e-mail to dallasdecoder-at-gmail.com.
About Chris B.
Chris B., who writes and edits Dallas Decoder, began watching “Dallas” as a child and never stopped. Chris is married to Andrew and dreams of one day visiting the Southfork ranch and maybe even shaking Larry Hagman’s hand.
awesome site, really,congrats!
I appreciate this. Thank you!
really, great pictures and commets, I see you are a really fan. wish u the best from chile
Thank you so much!
This site is truly amazing. It is by far my absolute favorite. Your writing is excellent and your insight into the series is thoughtful and quite extraordinary. You could be a writer on the new series! Thanks for creating this fantastic site!
Wow, what a nice compliment. I really appreciate this. Thank you.
Hi Chris,
I recently found Dallas all over again. My mom used to force me to watch it as a kid, I was around 5 when J.R. was shot and I know I was in front of the TV that night, but don’t remember a thing about seeing it..lol
I caught a couple episodes of the new TNT series a couple weeks ago and decided to go back and rewatch all the seasons in order before catching up to the new Dallas.
Actually, I never really saw seasons 1-2 so seeing them now is an all new, fresh experience…what a blast I’m having! If only I could get Natalie (my lady) into the series..I’ll win her over eventually!
Anyway, I stumbled onto the Decoder while searching for a more in-depth episode guide than tv.com had to offer. Love the site and love reading your observations and other poster’s comments. I plan on jumping on the band wagon and adding my two cents as well.
Thx for the site, it’s great!
Kyle Willson (darrthpacino)
Hey Kyle,
Welcome to the site! I’m glad you like what you see. I hope you’ll keep reading — including the comments. I’m lucky to have a lot of smart readers who have interesting things to say about the show.
Good luck winning over Natalie. Don’t give up hope! The first time I showed “Dallas” to Andrew, he fell asleep before the end of the first act. Eventually the show won him over. There is hope!
Thanks again for reading and commenting. I look forward to reading more from you.
Chris
Hello. Congratulations for your website about Dallas! So much great informations here, and nice in-depth reviews! I’m from France and I am a fan of the show since my early teens. I watched the original series several times in entirety. Dallas was a big deal here in France in the 1980s. The show was on prime time saturday nite! I am thrilled by the new series and i was able to watch them in english language (french subtitled) on a VOD channel, as TF1 will broadcast the first season only at the end of 2012/early 2013 (dubbed in french). By the way, they have hired the same dubbing actors for J.R., Bobby and Sue Ellen than in the 1980s! I will come back often and certainly participate! Please continue. Laurent.
Hi Laurent!
Thank you for reading my site and also for your kind words. I appreciate them.
It sounds like you have a lot of fond memories of “Dallas” too. The show was a big part of my youth in the 1980s and like you, I’m really enjoying the new series. I can hardly wait for the second season to begin.
Fascinating to hear the same actors are dubbing J.R., Bobby and Sue Ellen. I bet they never dreamed they’d be lending their voices to those characters again!
Chris
Hey Chris~
I am new to the site but love it. I have a sad feeling as we head into this season-not sure I even want the show to continue. I’m curious I suppose, but not anticipating it really. Just sad. How I loved the original, and even Season 1 of the reboot had some great moments. When Mr Hagman passed he closed a chapter in my life as well. Great memories however, what a ride!
JosephC
Love your site! I used to hide behind the couch and watch the show as child, as my parents deemed it too rique for my innocent young eyes and ears. I’ve started rewatching all the original episodes and appreciate your commentary.
Thank you so much! It’s nice to hear I’m not the only kid who grew up watching “Dallas,” although my parents allowed me to watch with them. What does that say about our family?!
I’m glad you’re enjoying my commentary. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and please keep reading.
Chris B.
Great site – loads of details! Thank you for your effort and hard work.
What information do you have about the future of the character Alison Jones, played by Annie Wershing? Thank you!
Thank you! I’m afraid I don’t know much beyond how much she impressed me during her debut last week. A very intriguing addition to the cast!
This site is my guide. It’s wonderfull and thank you to share us with news, opinions, critique, details and much more. Congrats!
Thank you so much, Claudio. I appreciate your kind words!
Hi Chris,
I love how thorough and enthusiastic your reviews are! This is a terrific resource for all Dallas fans!
Thank you! I appreciate this.
Think this site is brilliant. I am a huge Dallas fan at 33 years young! I have watched every single episode of Dallas over & over… Huge fan of the New Dallas too. Especially JR. I was lucky enough to visit Dallas last Nov 2012. To see Southfork Ranch was a dream & a blessing, for Larry Hagman to pass away so soon after returning home to Ireland made it all more special, I wasn’t lucky enough to meet Larry Hagman, however we did get to meet Jordana the woman who plays Elena and the actor who played Cliff’s right hand man Richard as they were filming that day at the ranch! Love this site as it just fuels my obsession with Dallas! We are 4 weeks behind here in Ireland, however every Tuesday morning I download the episode after it airs in the USA so right up to speed with Season 2… Keep up the fantastic work.
What a nice message. I appreciate it. Thank you very much!
Wonderful site! Thank you, Chris for creating it. I am a huge Dallas fan from Hungary. I started watching Dallas in Romania (where I was born) in 1990. I fell in love instantly with the whole show, and my love for it just keeps getting stonger and stronger every day. I love the new Dallas as well. I think C. Cidre is making a great job, as well as the new cast members along with the veterans of course. I am hoping for a third season and a Victoria Principal come back.
Keep up the fantastic work, Chris! Love u all!
Hi Chirs, Im interested in obtaining some of the images from your site. Possible to purchase image rights or know where I can purchase from? Thanks!
Absolut great “DAllas” Fan-Site. Well done by a true Dallas Fan. Hi I’m from Switzerland, born in 1976 and also saw the original Dallas in 1980s und love the new one (this week has started the second Season) with the same dubbing-speaker from the 80s – except for Cliff Barnes, because the speaker/actor died (but sounds very similar).
I also hope that Victoria Principal would come back. There is an interesting aspect about the signature of “Pamela Barnes” and their bank account in Zurich. LOL (I don’t live to far away from Zurich) – Ha, I knew it always – Pamela did living all the time in Switzerland. Maybe I should greeting Pamela when I’ll seeing her.
Thank you for providing fans with such an excellent site.
Being that I do much the same myself for my series of gay romance / adventure novels – I know the work is a labor of love.
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I’ve passionately loved “Dallas” since the mini-series and I think my all-time favorite “arc” was Bobby/Pam/Baby Christopher. I loved Bobby having to sink to JR’s level to protect Pam – much like the new series “Death of JR” arc – where Bobby did much the same thing.
From one fan to another – CONGRATS !!
Mark !!
Thanks Mark! I’ll check out your site too.
I just love your site and the Dallas Chats are the best! They are so entertaining and I hope there will be many more chats in the future! The questions you ask are very thought provoking and interesting too.