Now that TNT’s “Dallas” has completed its second season, I’m ready to get back to writing about the classic series. I plan to post a critique and “Dallas Scene of the Day” transcript each Monday and Wednesday, beginning next week. I’ll pick up with the sixth season, the year that gave us Jock’s will, the […]
Ready to spend another evening tweeting about “Dallas”? On Monday, May 20, from 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern time, I’ll tweet a question about the show every few minutes. The theme: “Love and Marriage.” Each question will be numbered and include the hashtag #DallasChat, so your responses should do the same. Here’s a sample exchange: […]
Now that TNT has cancelled “Monday Mornings,” we wonder: Will “Dallas” be paired with another show next season? TNT says “Dallas” will return for its third season in “early 2014,” but the show’s time slot hasn’t been announced. The cable channel’s roster next year also includes two new dramas: “Legends,” a spy series from “Homeland” […]
“Dallas” fans love Sheriff Derrick, the loyal Ewing friend who is forever getting the family out of trouble. I spoke recently to Texas-based actor and screenwriter Akai Draco about his role as the show’s top cop. Sheriff Derrick has the hardest job on TV: trying to make the Ewings obey the law. Is that how […]
It’s time for another “Dallas” chat on Twitter. On Monday, May 13, from 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern time, I’ll tweet a question about TNT’s “Dallas” every few minutes. The theme: “Heroes and Villains.” Each question will be numbered and include the hashtag #DallasChat, so your responses should do the same. Here’s a sample exchange: […]
Kevin Page has charmed “Dallas” fans with his portrayal of Bum, the loyal private eye who helped J.R. execute his master plan. (Spoiler alert: This included executing J.R. himself.) I recently spoke to Page about his role on the show – and his place in TV history. How does it feel to be the last guy who’ll ever […]
Since everyone seemed to enjoy last week’s inaugural “Dallas” Twitter chat, let’s do another one tonight. Here’s how it’ll work: On Monday, May 6, from 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern time, I’ll tweet a question about TNT’s “Dallas” every few minutes. The theme will be “‘Dallas’ Fans’ Season 3 Wish List.” Each question will be numbered […]
Giddy up! “Dallas” will return early next year with 15 new episodes, TNT announced yesterday. Fans have been anxious about the show’s future since last fall, when Larry Hagman died while filming the second season. When TNT began televising the episodes in January, ratings dipped amid tough competition from the broadcast networks. Michael Wright, programming […]
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 She spent Season 1 on the sidelines, but Linda Gray became “Dallas’s” star player this year. After losing the election, Sue Ellen maneuvered her way into Ewing Energies, then fought tooth […]
“Dallas” may be over for the season, but that doesn’t mean Mondays have to be boring. Tonight, I’m inviting my fellow fans to join me on Twitter to chat about our favorite show. Here’s how it’ll work: On Monday, April 29, from 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern time, I’ll tweet a question about TNT’s “Dallas” […]
