Opinion – Dallas Decoder

#DallasChat Daily: Which Gal Should’ve Married Bobby?

July 24, 2014 by Chris Baker 20 Comments

Bobby Ewing has dated many women on “Dallas,” but not all of them got to marry him. For every Pam Barnes who makes the cut, there’s a Jenna Wade who doesn’t. In retrospect, which girlfriend deserved to become a Bobby bride?

Was it Jenna, who had a bad habit of leaving him at the altar? How about Tammy Miller, the old flame who briefly reunited with him after his divorce from Pam? What about lobbyist Kay Lloyd, or pool hustler Tracey Lawton, a.k.a. Tracey McKay? There’s also Pam lookalike Jeanne O’Brien and young Jory Taylor, as well as the gals Bobby dated during the “Dallas” reunion movies — friend-of-Afton Julia Cunningham and friend-of-J.R. Jennifer Jantzen.

Your #DallasChat Daily question: Which girlfriend should have married Bobby?

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#DallasChat Daily: Who’s Bobby’s Best Wife?

July 23, 2014 by Chris Baker 24 Comments

There have been three Mrs. Bobby Ewings on “Dallas” — Pam, April and Ann. Picking a favorite is almost as tough as choosing between Ginger and Mary Ann on “Gilligan’s Island,” but let’s try anyway.

Your #DallasChat Daily question: Who is Bobby’s best wife?

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#DallasChat Daily: Is Bobby a Good Husband?

July 22, 2014 by Chris Baker 8 Comments

Bobby has had three wives on “Dallas,” and each marriage had its ups and downs.

He stood by Pam when the Barnes-Ewing feud was at its peak, but his chauvinistic streak revealed itself on more than one occasion during the course of their marriage. Later, Bobby became April’s knight in shining armor, but only after he got over the fact she once slept with J.R. Meanwhile, on TNT’s “Dallas,” Bobby has been a supportive spouse to Ann, but he’s also been a bit of a hypocrite, flying off the handle whenever he discovers she’s kept secrets from him, even though he isn’t always Mr. Forthright himself.

Your #DallasChat Daily question: Is Bobby a good husband?

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#DallasChat Daily: Who’s John Ross’s Greatest Enemy?

July 21, 2014 by Chris Baker 6 Comments

Ewings whose initials include the letters “J” and “R” are bound to have a few enemies, and John Ross is no exception. His rivals include relatives like Uncle Bobby and Cousin Christopher, as well as outsiders such as Judith and Harris Ryland, Nicolas Treviño and Elena Ramos. Which one poses the greatest threat?

Your #DallasChat Daily question: Who is John Ross’s most formidable foe?

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#DallasChat Daily: Who Should Pamela Get With Next?

July 18, 2014 by Chris Baker 8 Comments

If Pamela doesn’t forgive John Ross for cheating on her when “Dallas’s” third season resumes next month, several other characters could help her mend her broken heart. Which one would be the best match?

Your #DallasChat Daily questions: Who should Pamela get with next?

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#DallasChat Daily: What’s the Best J.R./Pam Scene?

July 17, 2014 by Chris Baker 11 Comments

Perhaps no two characters had better battle scenes than J.R. and Pam, whose constant clashes were one of the original “Dallas’s” highlights. Do you have a favorite fight?

Was it their first encounter on the day Bobby brought his new bride home to Southfork? Or maybe it was the time J.R. threatened Pam’s life if she took John Ross? How about the time J.R. warned Pam not to call off her divorce from Bobby?

Your #DallasChat Daily questions: What’s J.R. and Pam’s best scene?

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#DallasChat Daily: What’s the Best John Ross/Pamela Scene?

July 16, 2014 by Chris Baker 4 Comments

John Ross and Pamela have had lots of ups and downs since TNT’s “Dallas” debuted two years ago. Can you choose a favorite moment?

Was it the time he blackmailed her into doing his dirty work? How about the time he comforted her after she lost her unborn babies? Maybe you prefer his marriage proposal?

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#DallasChat Daily: How Do Pam and Pamela Compare?

July 15, 2014 by Chris Baker 5 Comments

Pam and Pamela share more than a name on “Dallas.” Both characters also experienced awkward introductions to the family Ewing, both had tense first encounters with J.R. and both suffered setbacks on the road to motherhood. Do the similarities end there?

Your #DallasChat Daily questions: How are Pam and Pamela alike, and how are they different?

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#DallasChat Daily: Should Pam Stay Dead?

July 14, 2014 by Chris Baker 13 Comments

Pamela Jean Barnes Ewing Ewing died 25 years ago today, according to the death certificate shown on TNT’s “Dallas” last season. The character, last played by Margaret Michaels, succumbed to cancer not long after recovering from her horrifying car accident. Of course, this is “Dallas,” so many fans can’t help but wonder: Is Pam gone for good?

Your #DallasChat Daily questions: Should Pam stay dead? If not, how should she return and who should play her?

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#DallasChat Daily: Why Did Emmy Snub ‘Dallas’?

July 11, 2014 by Chris Baker 10 Comments

The Primetime Emmy nominations were announced yesterday, and — surprise, surprise — “Dallas” was shut out of every eligible category.

The question is: Why? It’s true “Dallas” delivered its fair share of ridiculous plots and campy acting this season, but the TNT series also boasts genuinely impressive performances from the likes of Linda Gray and Josh Henderson.

Also, it’s not like Emmy doesn’t appreciate soap operas: “Downton Abbey,” “The Good Wife,” “Scandal,” “House of Cards” and “Game of Thrones” — serialized dramas that all have outlandish moments — each scored multiple nominations yesterday. Are those shows better than “Dallas” overall? What other factors might be involved?

Your #DallasChat Daily question: Why did Emmy snub “Dallas” this year?

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