The Mamas Will Bring the Drama to Our May 2 #DallasChat

April 25, 2016 by 2 Comments
Barbara Bel Geddes, Dallas, J.R. Ewing, Larry Hagman, Miss Ellie Ewing

Good mama, bad son

Dallas Decoder’s next #DallasChat on Twitter will be Monday, May 2, from 8 to 9 p.m. Eastern time.

Our theme: “Mama Drama II.” Like our previous discussion from two years ago, we’ll focus on the moms of “Dallas.”

If you’re new to #DallasChat — or if you need a refresher — here’s how it works: During each hour-long discussion, I tweet 10 questions from my Twitter handle, @DallasDecoder. Fans respond to the questions and comment on each other’s answers, making each chat a fun, freewheeling group conversation.

Here’s a sample exchange:

Q1. Was Miss Ellie a good mom? #DallasChat

A1. Yes, of course. Imagine how much worse J.R. would have been if she hadn’t been around. #DallasChat

Here are three more tips:

• Each #DallasChat question is numbered (Q1, Q2, etc.), so your responses should include the corresponding number (A1, A2, etc.).

• Include the hashtag #DallasChat in your tweets.

• During the discussion, enter #DallasChat in Twitter’s search field. This will help you watch the search results so you can follow the conversation. Click “All” to see all the related tweets.

I hope you can participate. See you there!

Got suggestions for #DallasChat questions? Leave them in the comments below.

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You’ll Face Tough Choices During Our April 25 #DallasChat

April 18, 2016 by 1 Comment
Dallas, Linda Gray, Pam Ewing, Sue Ellen Ewing, Victoria Principal

Lush or loon?

Dallas Decoder’s next #DallasChat will be Monday, April 25, from 8 to 9 p.m. Eastern time.

Our theme will be “Would You Rather … II,” a sequel to the first set of “would you rather” questions from earlier this year. With this edition, questions will be posted on Twitter and Facebook.

If you want to participate on Twitter, here’s how it will work: I’ll tweet 10 questions from my Twitter handle, @DallasDecoder. You’re encouraged to respond to each question and comment on other fans’ answers.

To participate on Facebook, here’s what you need to know: At 8 p.m. Eastern time, I’ll share a special #DallasChat image on my Dallas Decoder Facebook page. I’ll post 10 questions throughout the next hour under this image; you can post your answers in the same space.

Here’s a sample exchange:

Q1. Would you rather have Sue Ellen’s addiction or Pam’s anxiety? #DallasChat

A1. I’ll take Sue Ellen’s addiction any day. At least she recovered from her illness! #DallasChat

Here are three more tips:

• Each #DallasChat question is numbered (Q1, Q2, etc.), so your responses should include the corresponding number (A1, A2, etc.).

• Include the hashtag #DallasChat in all your replies and other comments.

• During the discussion on Twitter, enter #DallasChat in the search field. This will help you watch the search results so you can follow the conversation. Click “All” to see all the related tweets.

This promises to be another fun discussion. I hope you can participate!

Got suggestions for #DallasChat questions? Leave them in the comments below.

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On April 18, #DallasChat Gets Down to Business

April 11, 2016 by 1 Comment
Bobby Ewing, Dallas, J.R. Ewing, Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy

Brotherly business

Dallas Decoder’s next #DallasChat will be Monday, April 18, from 8 to 9 p.m. Eastern time.

Our theme will be “Down to Business,” and questions will be posted on Twitter and Facebook.

If you want to participate on Twitter, here’s how it will work: I’ll tweet 10 questions from my Twitter handle, @DallasDecoder. You’re encouraged to respond to each question and comment on other fans’ answers.

To participate on Facebook, here’s what you need to know: At 8 p.m. Eastern time, I’ll share a special #DallasChat image on my Dallas Decoder Facebook page. I’ll post 10 questions throughout the next hour under this image; you can post your answers in the same space.

Here’s a sample exchange:

Q1. Who was a better businessman: J.R. or Bobby? #DallasChat

A1. We love you, Bob, but no one topped J.R. in business. #DallasChat

Here are three more tips:

• Each #DallasChat question is numbered (Q1, Q2, etc.), so your responses should include the corresponding number (A1, A2, etc.).

• Include the hashtag #DallasChat in all your replies and other comments.

• During the discussion on Twitter, enter #DallasChat in the search field. This will help you watch the search results so you can follow the conversation. Click “All” to see all the related tweets.

This promises to be another fun discussion. I hope you can participate!

Got suggestions for #DallasChat questions? Leave them in the comments below.

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J.R. and Sue Ellen: How Tweet It Is!

April 10, 2016 by 3 Comments
Dallas, J.R. Ewing, Larry Hagman, Linda Gray, New Beginnings, Sue Ellen Ewing

Tweet talk

Thirty-five years ago tonight, “Dallas” delivered one of its greatest moments: the conversation where J.R. and Sue Ellen reminisce about their courtship.

The scene, which occurred at the end of the fourth-season episode “New Beginnings,” represented a rare cease-fire between two characters who are usually at war with each other. The exchange also showcased the magical chemistry between Larry Hagman and Linda Gray.

To mark the anniversary, I’ve recreated J.R. and Sue Ellen’s conversation on Twitter — complete with the surprise ending.

Click on Sue Ellen’s tweet below to read the exchange, and be sure to check out my other Twitter tributes to the “Who Shot J.R.” revelation and Jock’s lesson on “real power.”

What are your perspectives on J.R. and Sue Ellen’s conversation? Share your comments below and read more features from Dallas Decoder.

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Are You Tough Enough for Our April 11 #DallasChat?

April 4, 2016 by 6 Comments
Bobby Ewing, Dallas, Patrick Duffy

Fists of fury

Dallas Decoder’s next #DallasChat will be Monday, April 11, from 8 to 9 p.m. Eastern time.

Our theme will be “Ewing Tough,” and questions will be posted on Twitter and Facebook.

If you want to participate on Twitter, here’s how it will work: I’ll tweet 10 questions from my Twitter handle, @DallasDecoder. Answer each question by tweeting your response.

To participate on Facebook, here’s what you need to know: At 8 p.m. Eastern time, I’ll share a special #DallasChat image on my Dallas Decoder Facebook page. I’ll post 10 questions throughout the next hour under this image; you can post your answers in the same space.

Here’s a sample exchange:

Q1. Which Ewing was the best fighter? #DallasChat

A1. Oh, that’s easy. Bobby could throw — and take — a punch like no one else. #DallasChat

Here are three more tips:

• Each #DallasChat question is numbered (Q1, Q2, etc.), so your responses should include the corresponding number (A1, A2, etc.).

• Include the hashtag #DallasChat in all your replies and other comments.

• During the discussion on Twitter, enter #DallasChat in the search field. This will help you watch the search results so you can follow the conversation. Click “All” to see all the related tweets.

This promises to be another fun discussion. I hope you can participate!

Got suggestions for #DallasChat questions? Leave them in the comments below.

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