When DALLAS premiered on network television in 1978, it became the first nighttime soap opera. Soon thereafter, it became a nationwide sensation. The series follows the lives of... more
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mini-series about historical chapters in that country's royal monarchy. Full of family in-fighting, political intrigue crossed with personal triumph or disappointm...
two seasons of the perenially popular soap drama serial as the ultra-rich Ewing and Barnes families clash at Dallas' Southfork ranch... Episodes comprise: Season...
Advantages: Some good early storylines Disadvantages: A bit dated now
...2 rather questionable reunion movies, Dallas covered the ongoing fued between the rich Ewings and the bitter but poor Barnes'. Many years before, Digger Barnes was ousted on a major life changing oil discovery by Jock Ewing. The fued has carried on into the next generation, with eldest sons Cliff Barnes trying to avenge his fathers loss, and JR Ewing doing what he can to protect the family name and the integrity of his father. The bad news for all ... ...The Cast:
Dallas introduced a new style of opening credit which has long since been emulated by soaps and comedy's alike. Comprised of images from around the city of Dallas its merged with alphabetical introductions to the main cast. Its also one of the most notable and memorable theme tunes in tv history, instantly recognisable even by people who haven't watched the show. The cast consists of Barbara Bel Geddes, Larry Hagman, Jim Davis, Patrick ...
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Advantages: Great DVD set, Great cast, Nostalgic Disadvantages: Don't be silly! Ok, Extra features are poor
...purchased the DVD set of Dallas is akin to telling your friends that you don't just do the dance to 'Agadoo' for the kids sake! The shame, the embarrassment, the persecution that you feel - well lets just say I am getting very adept at disguises. Joking aside, although Dallas was THE series of the 80's (yes it was, no arguements please!) there are stil a lot of strange people that didn't like Dallas: yes really! ;-) To return to the matter in hand, ... ...they say, is history. Dallas is the American equivalent to those little British miniseries about family in-fighting, intrigue and betrayals. The fighting is not just kept between the family, there is also a long running feud that is carried on through most of the season. This series tells the captivating story of a wealthy oil family's power and how this power affect the diverse members of the family in different ways. As mentioned, this series began ...
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Dallas Review ofDallas - Series 1 And 2 (Box Set)by
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Advantages: Great Music, Brilliant storylines, manipulative characters Disadvantages: None
Dallas is a GREAT TV program which is shown on UK Gold weekdays at 11AM or late at night.
it is mainly based around the Ewing Family and their oil company Ewing Oil.
They brought out 2 films- "J.R Returns" and "War of the Ewings"
The main charcters in the film are J.R Ewing, Bobby Ewing, Sue Ellen, John Ross, Cliff Barnes and more
J.R Returns and War of the Ewings tie in with each other and is a continuation storyline.
In J.R Returns, J.R comes ... ...lost out on millions and millions of dollars. The film ended with JR being punched in the Ewing Building.
Dallas is a Fantastic program and has a COOL theme. It brought out 2 Brilliant films and i recommend people buy the videos or watch Dallas on UKGold! ...
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Actor(s): Larry Hagman, Linda Gray, Patrick Duffy, Victoria Principal, Jim Davis, Barbara Bel Geddes, Charlene Tilton, Steve Kanaly, Ken Kercheval
Genre: Drama
Classification: 12 years and over
Video Category: US Television
Plot: Featuring the first two seasons from the 70's television series which follows the fortunes of wealthy oil family in Texas who have a long standing feud with a rival family called Barnes. Larry Hagman stars as J.R. Ewing married to Sue Ellen, an alcoholic who is desperately looking for love from her husband, brother Bobby Ewing and his wife Pam, the daughter from the rival family. Jock and Ellie head up the family and attempt to have some control over their wayward teenage daughter Lucy.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): WARNER HOME VIDEO; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date: 01/11/2004
No of Discs: 5
Catalogue No: D 004372
Barcode: 7321900043724
DVD Description
When DALLAS premiered on network television in 1978, it became the first nighttime soap opera. Soon thereafter, it became a nationwide sensation. The series follows the lives of several wealthy families live, love, and lust in the oil-driven world of Dallas, Texas. Starring Larry Hagman as the nefarious J.R. Ewing, the series also boasts a talented supporting cast, including Barbara Bel Geddes, Patrick Duffy, Victoria Principal, Jim Davis, Linda Gray, Charlene Tilton, and many more. This release contains all twenty-nine episodes from the show's stellar first two seasons.
Languages
Main Language: English
Professional reviews
Review: "... All-time Best Prime-Time Soap..." (TV Guide, )
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