
Fine lady, fine print
In “Knots Landing’s” second-season episode “Designs,” Abby (Donna Mills) meets with J.R. (Larry Hagman) in his hotel room.
J.R.: Now, you see? You didn’t need Gary after all, did you?
ABBY: No, but I wanted him.
J.R.: Disappointed?
ABBY: I’ll live. [Rises from her seat, shows J.R. a legal document]
J.R.: What’s this?
ABBY: A contract. A girl has to protect herself.
J.R.: In Texas, a man’s word is worth a whole lot more than a little piece of paper.
ABBY: We’re in California.
J.R.: [Chuckles, sits, signs it] OK.
ABBY: Aren’t you going to read it?
J.R.: No. You’re not going to cheat old J.R. [Hands her the paper] There you are. Now that’s finished, partner.
ABBY: For the time being.
J.R.: You know, now that we’ve consummated that, I’m getting a little restless.
ABBY: Well, maybe that you ought to learn how to relax.
J.R.: Oh, Abby, I know how to relax. [Pulls her onto the sofa, kisses her]