Dallas Scene of the Day: ‘Does That Ring Any Bells?’

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In “Charlie,” an eighth-season “Dallas” episode, J.R. (Larry Hagman) is seated in a restaurant, where Mandy (Deborah Shelton) walks from table to table, modeling her dress.

J.R.: Uh, Miss?

MANDY: Yes, sir?

J.R.: That’s an awful nice-looking outfit. What’s the material in that?

MANDY: This is lavender matt jersey with a silk rosette, available in the couture department.

J.R.: Oh. How much something like that cost?

MANDY: Thirteen hundred and fifty dollars at The Store.

J.R.: Thirteen hundred and fifty dollars, huh? Would you have anything a little more expensive that’d be nice as a gift for a friend of mine?

MANDY: Well, I’m sure I could find something for you. [Begins to step away]

J.R.: Say, you know, you look very familiar. Um, have we met before?

MANDY: [Pause] I don’t believe so.

J.R.: My name’s J.R. Ewing. Does that ring any bells?

MANDY: Well, it’s very difficult to live in Dallas not know the Ewing name. No wonder you wanted something more expensive.

J.R.: [Chuckles] Well, you know who I am. Perhaps you’d return the favor?

MANDY: I’m not supposed to do that. [Turns to leave]

J.R.: I know. Neither am I, but I did it anyway. [They both laugh.]

MANDY: Mandy Winger, but I have to get back to work now. [Turns again to leave]

J.R.: Mandy Winger, do you suppose we might get together for a drink sometime?

MANDY: Whatever for?

J.R.: Well, to discuss the high price of clothes, and why such a beautiful girl as you shouldn’t have to work for a living.

MANDY: I like working. But maybe we could. Anything’s possible.

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