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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Frank Underwood" data-source="post: 364189" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>This is something I've been keenly aware of as well, but I have a soft spot for the dated look of the early seasons.  The show was sort of a soap opera/western hybrid during the Jock era, and the late 70s aesthetic really lent itself to that vibe.  That said, I thought the slight make over the show got around 1982 displayed the best of both worlds.  There was an upgrade in wardrobe and sets, but not to extreme levels.  IMO, the show got in trouble around the mid 80s when they started competing with Dynasty stylistically, as I don't think that level of glamour really fit Dallas.  By the last three seasons, the look of the show had become quite yuppified.  Yes, those seasons look the least dated visually today, but I'd also argue that they're the least compelling.  They may have reflected the times, but I'll always have a fondness for the rustic brown, gold, and avocado 70s Dallas.</p></blockquote><p></p>