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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Kenny Coyote" data-source="post: 180153" data-attributes="member: 102">I don't know if you're asking, but if you are, by all means go ahead and make a thread on that if you like.That was a thing in the 70s?  I wasn't old enough to remember. It's the first I've heard of it.Anyway, the success of Yellowstone has proven that there is a good-sized market for shows that have a lead character who is reminiscent of Jock Ewing. Kevin Costner stars in Yellowstone as John Dutton - a rancher who is the type of rugged, highly capable man that's been missing from TV dramas.Here's an article that describes Yellowstone and its success:<a href="https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/04/yellowstone-season-2-finale-gets-5-7-million-viewers-in-l3-ratings/" target="_blank">https://dailycaller.com/2019/09/04/yellowstone-season-2-finale-gets-5-7-million-viewers-in-l3-ratings/</a>Tacit approval. So he didn't say anything?  I don't remember it being made clear that he knew. Was it made clear that he knew about it?This could be a thread too!  What are the qualities that made JR so popular among the TV watching populace, despite him doing so many underhanded things?One thing I admire about JR is he handled stress very well. JR was often in high stress situations where he remained calm and controlled.  That's crucial.The other thing that comes to mind now that I admire about JR is he had a gift for dealing with people. No, I don't mean the way he treated Ray for example, with the "half-breed" jokes. I mean when JR needed to be charming and persuasive, he was excellent at doing it. Look at a scene like the one where he meets with the diplomat in season 6, Richard McIntyre - played by the same actor who played Dr. Herbert Styles, the father of Kimberly Cryder. When JR met with McIntyre he quickly made McIntyre feel comfortable and at ease. He then brought up the idea of going to Cuba, which was unorthodox to say the least at that time. Yet, JR was able to convince him and other key people that for him to go to Cuba was a good idea and in our country's best interest.Another example is how JR came across as a potential political candidate in season 6.  He and Sue Ellen appeared on a TV political talk show and frankly, he came across better than most actual political candidates do in real life. By far!  JR utilized a style similar to that of Ross Perot, the Independent Party candidate, who destroyed his opponents President Bush and Bill Clinton, in the 1992 presidential debates. Perot's mistake was dropping out of the race and then re-entering it. Before he dropped out, Perot was leading in the Gallup poll. Much like Perot, JR explained the role of the President from a businessman's perspective, using common sense ideas that resonated with the public, and utilizing a quick wit to keep his opponents off-guard.  It's worth noting that Perot was also a Texan. Perot passed away just two months ago in...Dallas, Texas!Thanks, Jimmy. I'm glad you're enjoying these threads. I create them to get good discussions going. I hope more people get involved. The more people that get involved, the more fun it gets!</blockquote>

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