I don't know what the point was he was trying to make. He used it in the context of the bar fights on Dallas, and how that didn't go on in the new Dallas. I took it as him taking a swipe at the macho aspect of the original Dallas.
Tell that to Brad Pitt. I'm sure I heard or read in one of his early interviews - probably after the success of Thelma and Louise - when he was reminded of his time on Dallas. His response was unkind as though appearing on Dallas was going to hurt his future film career. I've never liked the actor or his films. One of the most excruciating films I've ever had the misfortune of sitting through was Meet Joe Black. There's 181 minutes of my life gone. I cannot stand actors attempts at whitewashing their early careers.
And that is the most unfortunate scenario us Dallas fans are left with. 40 years of investment and I'm left with Christopher's ashes, Katherine is dead, JR now has a daughter and there could - or not - be another Ewing, depending on the unlucky soul who impregnated Elena Ramos.
Yes, he used that term on a show called "Dallas Roundup." I believe it only aired during the first season on TNT, and it was made up of a panel of actors and writers from the show.
Linda Gray did criticise the producers for not giving Sue Ellen enough screentime in Season One; she made it quite clear that she didn’t like not even appearing in two episodes. Well, that certainly changed afterwards...
That's right, I had forgotten about that. I remember fans also complained at the time about her lack of screen time.
Let me guess. Someone had forgotten to do their research?
If I was given the opportunity and could string a few good scripts together I would create a continuation of Dallas acknowledging TNT Dallas. I'd weed out the good and bad and get on with it. TNT Dallas ended 5 years ago so creating a continuation wouldn't be too much of a drama without getting hung up about it. Moving the story forward while acknowledging the past creates a connection which was seriously lacking in TNT Dallas.
