Ken Kercheval's Old Capital Popcorn

[Angela Channing]

Did anyone ever buy this?

I remember back in the 1980s watching Ken being interviewed by Jane Irving on Good Morning Britain to promote his popcorn brand. The product wasn't in plastic bags like in the photo above but in boxes with the painting of Cliff Barnes on the side.

At the time I thought it would be great piece of Dallas memorabilia but I never saw it in the shops (I think it was probably sold in upmarket shops, not my local supermarket).

I've always wondered if anyone ever saw this being sold or even bought a box.

 

[Herofan]

This is the first time I’ve heard of it. Interesting.

 

[Taylor Bennett Jr.]

what could possibly be better than kicking back to rewatch one of your favorite episodes with a nice tumbler of JR Ewing Bourbon and a bowl of Cliff Barnes popcorn?

 

[Billy Wall]

Didn’t someone come on the set and try to kill Ken Kercheval over this popcorn business?

 

[Chris2]

what could possibly be better than kicking back to rewatch one of your favorite episodes with a nice tumbler of JR Ewing Bourbon and a bowl of Cliff Barnes popcorn?

How about a bowl of Miss Ellie’s chili accompanied by a J.R. Ewing beer. Or maybe a Victoria Principal Melon Ball.

 

[Bobby Southworth]

I remember having Ken Kercheval's microwave popcorn in the late 80's. There was a painting of Kercheval on the box.

 

[Dallas Fanatic]

Didn’t someone come on the set and try to kill Ken Kercheval over this popcorn business?

Yep. He wasn't on the set, but his business partner got on the lot to go after him.

 

[Monzo]

Never heard of this popcorn before, but Ken Kercheval seemed to enjoy other things than just Dallas. While he was on Dallas he guest starred on shows like Matlock, Mike Hammer, Highway To Heaven, Love Boat, Hotel, Glitter and Here's Boomer. How was that even possible when he was under contract with Dallas? I can't remember if any other Dallas main actors got several guest appearances on shows on rival networks, I don't think so.

 

[Lastkidpicked]

What could possibly be better than kicking back to rewatch one of your favorite episodes with a nice tumbler of JR Ewing Bourbon and a bowl of Cliff Barnes popcorn?

I'll tell you what would be better:

A nice tumbler of Cliff Barnes popcorn and a big bowl of JR Ewing Bourbon.

 

[Chris2]

Never heard of this popcorn before, but Ken Kercheval seemed to enjoy other things than just Dallas. While he was on Dallas he guest starred on shows like Matlock, Mike Hammer, Highway To Heaven, Love Boat, Hotel, Glitter and Here's Boomer. How was that even possible when he was under contract with Dallas? I can't remember if any other Dallas main actors got several guest appearances on shows on rival networks, I don't think so.

Patrick guested starred on NBC’s Our House (also from Lorimar), and ABC’s Charlie’s Angels, Love Boat and Hotel. Steve Kanaly was also on Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and Hotel. Susan Howard was on Love Boat. Howard Keel was on Love Boat and Fantasy Island.

Strangely, Larry Hagman, who presumably had a lot of clout to do other things, only guest starred on Knots Landing during his time on Dallas.

 

[Monzo]

Patrick guested starred on NBC’s Our House (also from Lorimar), and ABC’s Charlie’s Angels, Love Boat and Hotel.

I remember Patrick's Hotel appearance. It was his first post-Dallas gig (I think) and his character was so violent. Patrick might have thought his career would continue this way: playing characters who are different from Bobby.

Thanks for mentioning all guest starring gigs. So it wasn't so uncommon to appear on other shows at that time.