Billy Wall
Telly Talk Dream Maker
I definitely agree about Mark Grayson. He very well could have been in the opening credits.
Who was one of your favorite, and least favorite 'guest stars' on the show ?
- Thread starter TheDeadBobby
- Start date
- Copy link Copy link
I definitely agree about Mark Grayson. He very well could have been in the opening credits.
Sarah
Moderator Emerita
Ok I had my walk and talk with myself.
Best guest star appearance for me was Jessica Montford - Alexis Smith.
I don’t know if she qualifies as a guest star but I have never been so bored as when I watched Gayle Hunnicutt. Completely awful storyline and snooze fest.
However if Deborah Shelton qualifies as a guest star, in terms of least favourite, she wins every time.
Best guest star appearance for me was Jessica Montford - Alexis Smith.
I don’t know if she qualifies as a guest star but I have never been so bored as when I watched Gayle Hunnicutt. Completely awful storyline and snooze fest.
However if Deborah Shelton qualifies as a guest star, in terms of least favourite, she wins every time.
Jimmy Todd
Telly Talk Mega Star
I have a feeling I'll be in the minority, but Alexis Smith as Lady Montford didn't grab me. Smith is a wonderful actress, but the whole plot seemed tagged on to fill the end of the season with the "psycho-stalker" trope. Nothing lasting really came out of it. Sure, we learned the truth about Dusty's parentage, but he wasn't even on the show anymore so it wasn't a big deal. We didn't even get to see Miss Ellie in the kidnapping.
Sarah
Moderator Emerita
I just found Lady Montford's storyline sooooo exciting and scary especially when I first saw it (I was around 8). I felt it added a real edge to things and the 'kidnapping music' to this day remains my favourite score on the show.
There were rumours she was actually going to stab Miss Ellie with the knife she was slicing the tomatoes with. Obviously (thankfully) that didn't happen. Think it was deemed too much - because like who would stab Miss Ellie?!
There were rumours she was actually going to stab Miss Ellie with the knife she was slicing the tomatoes with. Obviously (thankfully) that didn't happen. Think it was deemed too much - because like who would stab Miss Ellie?!
Luke_Krebbs_Ewing
Telly Talk Champion
Well if they hadn't negated season nine by making it a dream he probably would've made the opening credits in season ten if Patrick Duffy hadn't come back on the show.
Brian Kinney
Telly Talk Addict
Favourite special guest-star:
I'm also team Lady Jessica - Alexis Smith. And I recall that she brought some very intriguing energy in her scenes. Real suspense. I watched the episode where she kidnapped Miss Ellie in the car in a youth hostel in London (Hampstead Heath). We were a large group of people all under 20 and fascinated by those three rather old actors (Smith, BBG and Keel) in the middle of that storyline. German TV was a few months behind the BBC broadcasting so that was an additional thrill.
Worst special guest-star:
Lulu Lee LasVegas or whatever - Barbara Eden - just NO! THE WORST!
Angelica Nero - I saw Barbara Carrera prior to DALLAS in two films and thought she was fantastic. But her acting in DALLAS is terrible and she didn't seem to enjoy it. I know it was a stupid storyline but Merete van Kamp managed to shine as Grace nonetheless so I blame Carrera for not trying.
Favourite recurring or guest-stars:
Mickey Trotter - for me he is part of the most touching storyline in DALLAS' whole run.
Holly Harwood - I liked Lois Chiles in DEATH ON THE NILE and MOONRAKER, so I didn't mind too much what she did to Sue Ellen. Bonus point for casting an actress from Texas.
Mark Graison / Jack Ewing - both only for the dream season in which their roles were my favourites among the males.
Jeremy Wendell - played by one of the best actors ever on DALLAS I think, William Smithers.
Worst recurring or guest-stars:
Mandy Winger - of all the escort ladies J.R. had this one was the most undeserving to be around so long. Devoid of charm like a robot doll in a AUSTIN POWERS movie and rivalling with HOTEL's Christine for the title as the most boring woman on 1980's TV. Deborah Shelton's voice in the film BODY DOUBLE (prior to DALLAS) was dubbed by Helen Shaver because director Brian de Palma didn't like how she sounded. And that was my main problem with her too. Soporific honey purr.
Ben Stivers/Wes Parmalee - I like actor Steve Forrest (in HOLLYWOOD WIVES he's more entertaining than Anthony Hopkins!) but I couldn't enjoy the idea how the writers toyed with the idea to tarnish Jim Davis' legacy as Jock. Most tasteless storyline in my opinion.
Peter Richards - it's obvious from the start that he has no chance to win Sue Ellen. A wasted character and I felt a bit sorry for Christopher Atkins whose career stalled afterwards.
I'm also team Lady Jessica - Alexis Smith. And I recall that she brought some very intriguing energy in her scenes. Real suspense. I watched the episode where she kidnapped Miss Ellie in the car in a youth hostel in London (Hampstead Heath). We were a large group of people all under 20 and fascinated by those three rather old actors (Smith, BBG and Keel) in the middle of that storyline. German TV was a few months behind the BBC broadcasting so that was an additional thrill.
Worst special guest-star:
Lulu Lee LasVegas or whatever - Barbara Eden - just NO! THE WORST!
Angelica Nero - I saw Barbara Carrera prior to DALLAS in two films and thought she was fantastic. But her acting in DALLAS is terrible and she didn't seem to enjoy it. I know it was a stupid storyline but Merete van Kamp managed to shine as Grace nonetheless so I blame Carrera for not trying.
Favourite recurring or guest-stars:
Mickey Trotter - for me he is part of the most touching storyline in DALLAS' whole run.
Holly Harwood - I liked Lois Chiles in DEATH ON THE NILE and MOONRAKER, so I didn't mind too much what she did to Sue Ellen. Bonus point for casting an actress from Texas.
Mark Graison / Jack Ewing - both only for the dream season in which their roles were my favourites among the males.
Jeremy Wendell - played by one of the best actors ever on DALLAS I think, William Smithers.
Worst recurring or guest-stars:
Mandy Winger - of all the escort ladies J.R. had this one was the most undeserving to be around so long. Devoid of charm like a robot doll in a AUSTIN POWERS movie and rivalling with HOTEL's Christine for the title as the most boring woman on 1980's TV. Deborah Shelton's voice in the film BODY DOUBLE (prior to DALLAS) was dubbed by Helen Shaver because director Brian de Palma didn't like how she sounded. And that was my main problem with her too. Soporific honey purr.
Ben Stivers/Wes Parmalee - I like actor Steve Forrest (in HOLLYWOOD WIVES he's more entertaining than Anthony Hopkins!) but I couldn't enjoy the idea how the writers toyed with the idea to tarnish Jim Davis' legacy as Jock. Most tasteless storyline in my opinion.
Peter Richards - it's obvious from the start that he has no chance to win Sue Ellen. A wasted character and I felt a bit sorry for Christopher Atkins whose career stalled afterwards.
Last edited:
DallasFanForever
Telly Talk Supreme
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
One Mighty Hobble
Telly Talk Member
My least favorite guest star was Leslie Ann Down. How she weaseled her contract into including herself in the opening credit roll was beyond me. Talk about undeserving, character wise and longevity wise. Not interesting on any level and was a major yawn for me.
Being an IDOJ fan, Barbara Eden's appearances with Larry intrigued me, although her character and storyline were meh. I was not a "PEE-DER!" Richards fan even though Christopher himself was a cutie pie.
I also liked the Mickey Trotter character and storyline. Probably Audrey Landers was the best "also starring" who, as others have said, deserved to have her own triple photo intro.
Being an IDOJ fan, Barbara Eden's appearances with Larry intrigued me, although her character and storyline were meh. I was not a "PEE-DER!" Richards fan even though Christopher himself was a cutie pie.
I also liked the Mickey Trotter character and storyline. Probably Audrey Landers was the best "also starring" who, as others have said, deserved to have her own triple photo intro.
Jock Ewing Fan
Telly Talk Star
I don't know if they qualify as special guest stars
David Wayne and Keenan Wynn as Digger Barnes,
both superb actors who have played many memorable roles
Barbara Eden - I would say that her character was not the most well written role, but
Major Nelson and Genie were reunited!
William Windom as Amos Krebs - again, not a well conceived character, but an actor
who has had many varied roles, and he could have been used more.
Some others, but that's for another day
David Wayne and Keenan Wynn as Digger Barnes,
both superb actors who have played many memorable roles
Barbara Eden - I would say that her character was not the most well written role, but
Major Nelson and Genie were reunited!
William Windom as Amos Krebs - again, not a well conceived character, but an actor
who has had many varied roles, and he could have been used more.
Some others, but that's for another day
Luke_Krebbs_Ewing
Telly Talk Champion
From the later seasons I've a soft spot for both Jack Scalia and Ian McShane.
Ian McShane had Linda Gray guest star on an episode of his series Lovejoy and I very much doubt that wouldn't have happened if he hadn't appeared as Don Lockwood on Dallas.
Ian McShane had Linda Gray guest star on an episode of his series Lovejoy and I very much doubt that wouldn't have happened if he hadn't appeared as Don Lockwood on Dallas.
DallasFanForever
Telly Talk Supreme
I liked both actors as well. I especially felt they could’ve done more with Nicholas had the character not been killed off. I know I’m in the minority on this one but I actually enjoyed the storyline about his family and their mafia past.
My favorite guest stars were Ted Shackelford and Joan van Ark. I just loved when Gary and Valene visited Dallas.
I also liked Alexis Smith as Lady Jessica Montford. Her character was creepy but intriguing. I remember watching the show for the first time I found all those deaths of Clayton's friends to be really scary. I was on tenterhooks watching that and I was scared for Miss Ellie and Clayton.
Originally I didn't like Barbara Edensince I didn't like her character on Dallas. But that all changed once I had watched "I Dream of Jeannie" so I would have to say she's one of my favorite guest stars now!
I agree that Lesley Anne Down was one of the worst. Her character was dull and just didn't do anything. It's a shame as I've enjoyed the actress in other roles such as in North and South.
I didn't like Susan Lucci because her character got April killed.
I also liked Alexis Smith as Lady Jessica Montford. Her character was creepy but intriguing. I remember watching the show for the first time I found all those deaths of Clayton's friends to be really scary. I was on tenterhooks watching that and I was scared for Miss Ellie and Clayton.
Originally I didn't like Barbara Eden
since I didn't like her character on Dallas. But that all changed once I had watched "I Dream of Jeannie" so I would have to say she's one of my favorite guest stars now!I agree that Lesley Anne Down was one of the worst. Her character was dull and just didn't do anything. It's a shame as I've enjoyed the actress in other roles such as in North and South.
I didn't like Susan Lucci because her character got April killed.
Last edited by a moderator:
Jock Ewing Fan
Telly Talk Star
I agree, I think more could have been done with the Nicholas storyline.
TheDeadBobby
Telly Talk Active Member
Gee whiz, it's just a fictional show... no need to get upset about it.
Sarah
Moderator Emerita
And no need to say anything back - is there?Gee whiz, it's just a fictional show... no need to get upset about it.