Between the Lines and Behind the Scenes of "Dallas"
Planning to hit the road this summer? To have the happiest of holidays, let the Ewings be your guide. Mix business with pleasure. Experts say you should unplug from work when you’re on vacation, but don’t tell that to J.R. Ewing. Did this man ever take a break? Not only did J.R. pursue multi-million-dollar oil […]
Dallas Decoder’s next #DallasChat on Twitter will be Monday, May 16, from 8 to 9 p.m. Eastern time. We’ll discuss one of “Dallas’s” greatest traditions — its season-ending cliffhangers — so our theme will be “Hang On, Darlins!” If you’re new to #DallasChat — or if you need a refresher — here’s how it works: […]
You better watch out: J.R. Ewing is coming to town this Christmas. Hallmark will honor Larry Hagman’s “Dallas” character with a keepsake ornament this holiday season. Sheree J. Wilson, who played April on “Dallas” and was a longtime friend of Hagman’s, posted an image of the ornament on her Facebook page today. The 5-inch tall […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dallas Decoder’s next #DallasChat will be Monday, April 4, from 8 to 9 p.m. Eastern time. Our theme will be “Barnes vs. Ewing,” but this chat will be a little different than usual: I’ll post the same questions simultaneously on Twitter and Facebook. Hopefully this will give Facebook fans who don’t have Twitter accounts an […]
Dallas Decoder’s next #DallasChat on Twitter will be Monday, March 28, from 8 to 9 p.m. Eastern time. Our theme will be “Chatter’s Choice IV.” Like the previous sessions, you’ll get to decide the topics we discuss. Leave your suggested questions in the comments section below, tweet them to me @DallasDecoder or leave them on my Facebook […]
Dallas Decoder’s next #DallasChat on Twitter will be Monday, March 21, from 8 to 9 p.m. Eastern time. This will be our 100th #DallasChat, and it will conclude with our 1,000th question. To mark this special occasion, we’ll celebrate in true Ewing style by treating this discussion as our very own “Chatter Barons Ball.” If […]
Dallas Decoder’s next #DallasChat on Twitter will be Monday, March 14, from 8 to 9 p.m. Eastern time. This discussion will be devoted to “Dallas’s” best baddie. Our theme: “J.R., Who Do You Think You Are?” If you’re new to #DallasChat — or if you need a refresher — here’s how it works: During each hour-long […]
