Between the Lines and Behind the Scenes of "Dallas"
J.R. Ewing usually made Darth Vader look like a boy scout, but sometimes ol’ J.R. did the right thing. Remember when he refused to drag Sue Ellen’s name through the mud during their custody fight over John Ross? Or how about the time he returned ownership of Southfork to Bobby?
Your #DallasChat Daily question: What was J.R.’s most heroic act?
Share your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a great discussion!
Some Trekkies prefer “Star Trek: The Next Generation” to the original series and some Whitney Houston fans insist her version of “I Will Always Love You” is superior to Dolly Parton’s. Do any “Dallas” fans like the new show better than the original?
Your #DallasChat Daily question: Which “Dallas” series do you like best — and why?
Share your thoughts in the comments section below. Remember the “Miss Ellie Rule”: Keep it civil. Have a great discussion!
You want more #DallasChat? You’ve got it.
Starting today, #DallasChat will become a daily feature at Dallas Decoder. I’ll post a new question each weekday; you can drop in and answer at your leisure, then check back throughout the day to see how other fans have answered the question and to comment on their posts.
There’s one rule: Keep it civil. I’ll moderate all posts and rude comments won’t be approved, so don’t bother leaving them. Remember the “Miss Ellie Rule”: If you wouldn’t want Mama to read what you’ve written, don’t hit the “post” button.
Otherwise, have at it. Let’s make this a forum for fun, lively and insightful conversations about our favorite TV show.
I plan to offer a daily #DallasChat question until TNT’s “Dallas” resumes its third season on Monday, August 18. And yes, I’ll continue to host #DallasChat discussions on Twitter so we can talk about the show in real time.
Ready to start the new era of #DallasChat? Here’s your first question. Go answer it!
Thanks for the memories
Who wants to make #DallasChat history?
The next edition of #DallasChat, our weekly “Dallas” discussion on Twitter, will be held Monday, May 19, from 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern time. The theme will be “Memories and Milestones.” At the end of the discussion, I’ll ask the 500th #DallasChat question — and I want you to tell me what that question should be.
Leave your suggestions in the comments section below, tweet them to me @DallasDecoder or post them to my Facebook page. I’ll choose the best question and ask it at the end of the chat.
If you’re new to #DallasChat, here’s how it works: For one hour, I tweet 10 questions to my fellow “Dallas” fans. Each question is numbered and includes the hashtag #DallasChat, so your answers should do the same. Please include the show’s official hashtag, #DallasTNT, in your tweets too.
Here’s a sample exchange:
Q1. When did you begin participating in #DallasChat? #DallasTNT
A1. I was here for the first #DallasChat on April 29, 2013. Fifty discussions later, I’m still chatting! #DallasTNT
Here are two tips:
• 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.
• Be sure to include #DallasChat in your tweets. This allows the other participants to see your contributions to the conversation.
This will be an historic #DallasChat. Don’t miss it!
High plains dreamer
You’re invited to join Dallas Decoder’s next #DallasChat on Twitter, which I’ll hold Monday, May 12, from 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern time. Our theme will be: “What If? II.”
Like the previous “What If?” discussion, this one will focus on alternate outcomes and twists for “Dallas” storylines.
Leave your suggested questions in the comments section below, tweet them to me @DallasDecoder or post them to my Facebook page. I’ll choose one or more questions and ask them during our discussion.
If you’re new to #DallasChat, here’s how it works: For one hour, I tweet a series of questions to my fellow “Dallas” fans. Each question is numbered and includes the hashtag #DallasChat, so your answers should do the same. Please include the show’s official hashtag, #DallasTNT, in your tweets too.
Here’s a sample exchange:
Q1. What if Patrick Duffy hadn’t returned to “Dallas” in 1986? Could the show have held onto its audience? #DallasTNT #DallasChat
A1. Probably not. The show would’ve continued to fall apart without Bobby. #DallasTNT #DallasChat
Here are two tips:
• 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.
• Be sure to include #DallasChat in your tweets. This allows the other participants to see your contributions to the conversation.
You won’t want to miss this discussion. See you tonight!
Serial moms
You’re invited to join Dallas Decoder’s next #DallasChat on Twitter, which I’ll hold Monday, April 28, from 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern time. Since Mother’s Day is right around the corner, our theme will be: “Mama Drama.”
Leave your suggested questions in the comments section below, tweet them to me @DallasDecoder or post them to my Facebook page. I’ll choose one or more questions and ask them during our discussion.
If you’re new to #DallasChat, here’s how it works: For one hour, I tweet a series of questions to my fellow “Dallas” fans. Each question is numbered and includes the hashtag #DallasChat, so your answers should do the same. Please include the show’s official hashtag, #DallasTNT, in your tweets too.
Here’s a sample exchange:
Q1. Who is a better mother: Miss Ellie or Sue Ellen? #DallasTNT #DallasChat
A1. Definitely Sue Ellen. She at least tries to reign in John Ross. Miss Ellie always looked the other way with J.R. #DallasTNT #DallasChat
Here are two tips:
• 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.
• Be sure to include #DallasChat in your tweets. This allows the other participants to see your contributions to the conversation.
This will be a fun conversation. I hope you can join us!
Three’s company
You’re invited to join Dallas Decoder’s next #DallasChat on Twitter, which I’ll hold Monday, April 21, from 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern time. We’ll continue last week’s conversation about the Season 3 midyear cliffhanger — and discuss any other topics that might come up — so our theme will be: “Three for All.”
Leave your suggested questions in the comments section below, tweet them to me @DallasDecoder or post them to my Facebook page. I’ll choose one or more questions and ask them during our discussion.
If you’re new to #DallasChat, here’s how it works: For one hour, I tweet a series of questions to my fellow “Dallas” fans. Each question is numbered and includes the hashtag #DallasChat, so your answers should do the same. Please include the show’s official hashtag, #DallasTNT, in your tweets too.
Here’s a sample exchange:
Q1. What do you think will happen when Pamela recovers from her overdose? #DallasTNT #DallasChat
A1. All I’ll say is this: The Barnes-Ewing feud is back on! #DallasTNT #DallasChat
Here are two tips:
• 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.
• Be sure to include #DallasChat in your tweets. This allows the other participants to see your contributions to the conversation.
No one will be left out of tonight’s discussion. Please join in!
Hangin’ with Ms. Cooper
Did you enjoy “Where There’s Smoke,” this week’s episode of TNT’s “Dallas”? Let’s discuss it during my next #DallasChat on Twitter, which I’ll hold Tuesday, April 15, from to 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern.
Leave your suggested questions about “Where There’s Smoke” in the comments section below, tweet them to me @DallasDecoder or post them to my Facebook page. I’ll choose one or more questions and ask them during our discussion.
If you’re new to #DallasChat, here’s how it works: For one hour, I tweet a series of questions to my fellow “Dallas” fans. Each question is numbered and includes the hashtag #DallasChat, so your answers should do the same. Please include the show’s official hashtag, #DallasTNT, in your tweets too.
Here’s a sample exchange:
Q1. What do you think will happen to Pamela on #DallasTNT? #DallasChat
A1. May she come back fighting and give John Ross everything he has coming to him! #DallasTNT #DallasChat
Here are two tips:
• 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.
• Be sure to include #DallasChat in your tweets. This allows the other participants to see your contributions to the conversation.
I promise you’ll have fun. Don’t miss it!
Like father, like son
Did you enjoy “Like a Bad Penny,” this week’s episode of TNT’s “Dallas”? Let’s discuss it during my next #DallasChat on Twitter, which I’ll hold Tuesday, April 8, from 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern time. Since I didn’t hold a #DallasChat last week (sorry!), we can also discuss the previous episode, “Like Father, Like Son.”
Leave your suggested questions in the comments section below, tweet them to me @DallasDecoder or post them to my Facebook page. I’ll choose one or more questions and ask them during our discussion.
If you’re new to #DallasChat, here’s how it works: For one hour, I tweet a series of questions to my fellow “Dallas” fans. Each question is numbered and includes the hashtag #DallasChat, so your answers should do the same. Please include the show’s official hashtag, #DallasTNT, in your tweets too.
Here’s a sample exchange:
Q1. How do you feel about John Ross these days? #DallasChat
A1. Sometimes I want to throttle him; sometimes I want to give him a hug. What a fascinating character! #DallasTNT #DallasChat
Here are two tips:
• 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.
• Be sure to include #DallasChat in your tweets. This allows the other participants to see your contributions to the conversation.
This will be another fun discussion. Please join us!
Bad, bad boy
Did you enjoy “D.T.R.,” this week’s episode of TNT’s “Dallas”? Let’s discuss it during my next #DallasChat on Twitter, which I’ll hold Tuesday, March 25, from to 9 to 10 p.m. Eastern time.
Leave your suggested questions about “D.T.R.” in the comments section below, tweet them to me @DallasDecoder or post them to my Facebook page. I’ll choose one or more questions and ask them during our discussion.
If you’re new to #DallasChat, here’s how it works: For one hour, I tweet a series of questions to my fellow “Dallas” fans. Each question is numbered and includes the hashtag #DallasChat, so your answers should do the same. Please include the show’s official hashtag, #DallasTNT, in your tweets too.
Here’s a sample exchange:
Q1. Are you glad Sue Ellen tried to teach John Ross a lesson on #DallasTNT this week? #DallasChat
A1. Yes! I love him but he’s getting too big for his britches. Mama needed to knock him down a peg or three. #DallasTNT #DallasChat
Here are two tips:
• 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.
• Be sure to include #DallasChat in your tweets. This allows the other participants to see your contributions to the conversation.
This promises to be another fun discussion. Don’t miss it!
Dallas Decoder 