Dallas Actors The introduction of Priscilla Presley

[Rove]

But Priscilla leaving as she did gave Lorimar the chance to bounce Steve Kanaly and his salary, so Jenna stayed alive while Ray was sent packing after ten years of loyalty.

I partially blame Larry Hagman's ballooning salary. He may have been the reason why we watched Dallas but he was part of an ensemble cast, that was the success of Dallas. The writers had clearly run out of ideas if they thought the pairing of Ray and Jenna was a natural fit.