#DallasChat Daily: What’s Dallas’s Best Storyline?
“Dallas” has delivered a lot of great storytelling over the years, including the story that started it all — Bobby and Pam’s marriage — as well as Miss Ellie’s bout with breast cancer, J.R. and...
View Article#DallasChat Daily: What’s Dallas’s Worst Storyline?
Even great television shows occasionally deliver dud storylines, and “Dallas” is no exception. The groaners include J.R. and Jack’s involvement in the Dimitri Marinos masquerade; the ham-fisted...
View Article#DallasChat Daily: Which Dallas Storylines Are Underrated?
Do you love “Dallas” storylines that other fans hate? Maybe you find Sue Ellen and Peter’s May/December romance provocative and love everything (or most things) about the “dream season.” Or perhaps...
View Article#DallasChat Daily: Which Dallas Storylines Are Overrated?
Do you hate “Dallas” storylines that other fans love? Maybe you feel the “Who Shot J.R.?” mystery doesn’t stand the test of time. Perhaps you were bored by the Pam/Bobby/Jenna love triangle, or maybe...
View Article#DallasChat Daily: Which Story Should’ve Ended Differently?
Not every “Dallas” storyline ends on a satisfying note. What if you had the power to change the things that disappointed you? Would Bobby choose Jenna over Pam? Would Sue Ellen ride off into the...
View Article#DallasChat Daily: What’s Your Favorite Dallas Pool Scene?
The Southfork swimming pool scenes were one of the original “Dallas’s” most-loved traditions. Do you have a favorite? Was it the time Donna shoved J.R. into the pool? Or maybe it was the time Jamie...
View Article#DallasChat Daily: What’s Your Favorite Dallas Barbecue?
The Ewing Barbecues were one of the original “Dallas’s” best traditions. Do you have a favorite? Was it Jock and Digger’s disastrous reunion during the first-season finale, or Pam’s tragic fall from...
View Article#DallasChat Daily: What’s Your Favorite Dallas Wedding?
Everyone loves the weddings on the original “Dallas.” Do you have a favorite? Was it Lucy and Mitch’s 1981 extravaganza, or Miss Ellie and Clayton’s understated 1984 affair? How about J.R. and Sue...
View Article#DallasChat Daily: What’s Your Favorite Dallas Ball?
Few traditions on the original “Dallas” could match the grandeur of the annual Oil Baron’s Ball. Do you have a favorite? Was it Miss Ellie’s moving tribute to Jock at the 1982 ball? How about the 1983...
View ArticleThe Dallas Decoder Interview: Margaret Michaels
Margaret Michaels Margaret Michaels occupies a unique place in “Dallas” history. In 1988, one year after Victoria Principal left the original series, Michaels played Pam Ewing in two scenes designed to...
View Article#DallasChat Daily: How Do Pam and Pamela Compare?
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...
View Article#DallasChat Daily: What’s the Best J.R./Pam Scene?
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...
View Article#DallasChat Daily: Is Bobby a Good Husband?
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...
View Article#DallasChat Daily: Who’s Bobby’s Best Wife?
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....
View Article#DallasChat Daily: What Are Dallas’s Best/Worst Recasts?
“Dallas” recast several roles over the years. Which ones worked? Which ones failed? Among the choices: Miss Ellie (played by Barbara Bel Geddes and Donna Reed), Gary (David Ackroyd, Ted Shackelford),...
View ArticleThe Dal-List: Classic Dallas’s 13 Most Harrowing Kidnappings
Your turn, Annie The Ewings discover Ann and Emma (Brenda Strong, Emma Bell) have been kidnapped in “Boxed In,” TNT’s latest “Dallas” episode. Fortunately, our favorite TV family has plenty of...
View ArticleDallas Drinks: The Pam
To honor Victoria Principal’s performance on “Dallas,” Dallas Decoder and Cook In/Dine Out offer a Pam-inspired “Dallas Drinks” cocktail. Enjoy!
View ArticleThe Dal-List: 36 Experiences Shared By Longtime Dallas Fans
Master of the universe Remember when “Dallas” ruled the world? Here are 36 experiences shared by fans who’ve loved the show since its heyday. 1. Getting together with the fam on Friday nights to...
View ArticleClassic Critiques Return to Dallas Decoder
Tanned. Rested. Ready. Dallas Decoder is resuming its coverage of the original “Dallas” series, starting today. I’m picking up where I left off earlier this year — about two-thirds of the way through...
View ArticlePoll: What’s Dallas’s Best Cliffhanger?
Every “Dallas” fan has a favorite finale. What’s yours? Take Our Poll
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