Not enough children

[Miss Texas 1967]

It's quite ironical that several months ago some people (I don't remember who) complained in the Dynasty forums that the children (Fallon's son and daughter, Steven's son, etc) were not seen/used enough.
And now in the Dallas forum several persons complain about the fact the children were too much present.

Dallas did it better having the kids actually be around even when there wasn't a storyline for them. If the family were gathering in the living room or out on the patio the kids were often there vs Dynasty where unless the scene was taking place in the nursery the kids were very rarely seen. Watching Dynasty I wondered why the characters were so keen to even have kids seeing as they seemed to interact with them very little.
For a while on Dynasty I'm sure Lauren doesn't get mentioned at all whereas Fallon's pregnancy with her on The Colbys was actually a plot with drama.

 

[Miss Texas 1967]

I generally agree that less is more when it comes to the child actors having significant scenes with dialogue, etc, but I strongly feel they should have beefed up the role of young Eric Farlow, who stole scenes time and again as toddler Christopher with his precocious dynamic range and marvelously deft line delivery.

It's sad that they made so much fun of this little boy in interviews. By far he was the best child actor on the show. He was quiet when the other actors were talking, responded when someone spoke directly to him and seemed to be able to take direction rather than everyone just hoping for the best and handing him some grapes (while cute, little Tyler Banks was constantly crying or eating grapes).

 

[Jimmy Todd]

I liked the Dallas children better than the ones on Dynasty. The Dynasty comes always seemed out of it, as if they had just awoken from a nap. Although, I will say there were times when little Krystina was absolutely adorable.
As for Lauren, I can't recall her from any episode of season 9.

 

[Chris2]

My issue with the children on Dallas (and Dynasty for that matter) is that they were almost always sickeningly sweet. Little kids can be self centered and annoying at times. But you never saw that side of them, or the parents lose patience. They were just unreal.

 

[Miss Texas 1967]

My issue with the children on Dallas (and Dynasty for that matter) is that they were almost always sickeningly sweet. Little kids can be self centered and annoying at times. But you never saw that side of them, or the parents lose patience. They were just unreal.

Not always. Remember when Christopher almost shot John Ross?
Perhaps not the realism anyone wanted but not sweet lol

 

[GillesDenver]

For a while on Dynasty I'm sure Lauren doesn't get mentioned at all whereas Fallon's pregnancy with her on The Colbys was actually a plot with drama.

I don't share your opinion about the kids (we saw a lot Christopher and John Ross in later seasons of "Dallas" but they were much older than the "Dynasty" kids at this point) except for Lauren. After her birth, we didn't see her at all until season 9's premiere. She was completely forgotten by the writers for one year and a half.

 

[Barbara Fan]

Cute little kids on TV dont always grow up to be great big actors and I use Cute little Chesney and Simon from Corrie as examples, they were lovely as children and good in their parts

No longer cute and cant act either

 

[Barbara Fan]

It's sad that they made so much fun of this little boy in interviews. By far he was the best child actor on the show. He was quiet when the other actors were talking, responded when someone spoke directly to him and seemed to be able to take direction rather than everyone just hoping for the best and handing him some grapes (while cute, little Tyler Banks was constantly crying or eating grapes).

Think Terry Wogan said to VP or Pat D, why is he always looking straight past you at the producer, or as if he is about to cry!! Then we found it it was nepotism - much favoured by Mr Katzman on the show!

as VP said "he not mine!!"

 

[Jimmy Todd]

My issue with the children on Dallas (and Dynasty for that matter) is that they were almost always sickeningly sweet. Little kids can be self centered and annoying at times. But you never saw that side of them, or the parents lose patience. They were just unreal.

There's a fun scene on Knots Landing when JR.was visiting. He was having dinner at Karen and Sid's. Gary, Val, Abby and her kids were there. Abby's misbehaving children were annoying JR and told Abby, "We have a way of dealing with obstreperous children in Dallas."

 

[Pamela_E]

When Bobby died there was a lot of speculation that Pam was finally pregnant with his child, that old soap cliche.

The reason they probably never had Pam pregnant was due to those sexist men in charge. She couldn't wear a bikini and be pregnant, although she could, just not in the 80's.

 

[DallasFanForever]

When Bobby died there was a lot of speculation that Pam was finally pregnant with his child, that old soap cliche.

The reason they probably never had Pam pregnant was due to those sexist men in charge. She couldn't wear a bikini and be pregnant, although she could, just not in the 80's.

Even though it’s an old soap cliche, I would’ve liked it if they went this route. Pam finally being pregnant with Bobby’s baby would’ve made sense.

But of course I’m guessing that would’ve been wiped out by the dream too so maybe it’s better they didn’t do it.

 

[Rove]

When Bobby died there was a lot of speculation that Pam was finally pregnant with his child, that old soap cliche.

I had hoped Pam and Jenna - after the death of Bobby - both discover they're pregnant. This could have created much drama during the Dream Season. Firstly Jenna announces to the Ewing family she is pregnant. Miss Ellie and Clayton encourage her to stay at Southfork. Meanwhile across town it's confirmed Pam is pregnant. She calls Miss Ellie and arranges a lunch date. Before Pam can say anything Miss Ellie informs Pam, Jenna is pregnant. Pam keeps her news to herself...but for how much longer.

 

[DallasFanForever]

I had hoped Pam and Jenna - after the death of Bobby - both discover they're pregnant. This could have created much drama during the Dream Season. Firstly Jenna announces to the Ewing family she is pregnant. Miss Ellie and Clayton encourage her to stay at Southfork. Meanwhile across town it's confirmed Pam is pregnant. She calls Miss Ellie and arranges a lunch date. Before Pam can say anything Miss Ellie informs Pam, Jenna is pregnant. Pam keeps her news to herself...but for how much longer.

I’m not sure if I like this idea or not but it definitely would’ve created a lot of drama!

 

[Snarky Oracle!]

When Bobby died there was a lot of speculation that Pam was finally pregnant with his child, that old soap cliche.

The reason they probably never had Pam pregnant was due to those sexist men in charge. She couldn't wear a bikini and be pregnant, although she could, just not in the 80's.

Oh, Victoria wasn't in her 80s...

I had hoped Pam and Jenna - after the death of Bobby - both discover they're pregnant. This could have created much drama during the Dream Season. Firstly Jenna announces to the Ewing family she is pregnant. Miss Ellie and Clayton encourage her to stay at Southfork. Meanwhile across town it's confirmed Pam is pregnant. She calls Miss Ellie and arranges a lunch date. Before Pam can say anything Miss Ellie informs Pam, Jenna is pregnant. Pam keeps her news to herself...but for how much longer.

How do they both miscarry before the season is up?? Are they standing beside Donna at the corral?

 

[the-lost-son]

I had hoped Pam and Jenna - after the death of Bobby - both discover they're pregnant. This could have created much drama during the Dream Season. Firstly Jenna announces to the Ewing family she is pregnant. Miss Ellie and Clayton encourage her to stay at Southfork. Meanwhile across town it's confirmed Pam is pregnant. She calls Miss Ellie and arranges a lunch date. Before Pam can say anything Miss Ellie informs Pam, Jenna is pregnant. Pam keeps her news to herself...but for how much longer.

That certainly would have created some drama. When Pam told delusional Jenna that she and Bobby had plans to remarry, it felt anti-climatic. Pam was sorry the next second for no reason. I very much prefer your version.

 

[Billy Wall]

My favorite moment that involved one of the kids was when John Ross was skipping school and JR had a talk with him and explain to him that Lucy pulled the same thing with Jock and Ellie. That was one of the few times where JR looked a real parent.

 

[Billy Wall]

There's a fun scene on Knots Landing when JR.was visiting. He was having dinner at Karen and Sid's. Gary, Val, Abby and her kids were there. Abby's misbehaving children were annoying JR and told Abby, "We have a way of dealing with obstreperous children in Dallas."

I’m surprised he didn’t say “you ever heard of a nanny?” Lol

 

[Angela Channing]

It wasn't realistic that there were so few children in Dallas considering how concerned they were with family, heritage and legacy. For most of the series JR only had 1 child (I know 2 others appear near the end), Bobby had 1 child, Ray had 1 child and Cliff had 1 child yet they would all constantly go on about how important it was to build a business to hand down to the next generation.

There should have been loads of children: Pam and Bobby should have adopted more and JR should have had many children, some with Sue Ellen and others with mistresses. Sue Ellen's main function for JR was to produce children for him but she didn't have any until she reached an age when her eggs must have been getting close to drying up.

 

[Snarky Oracle!]

Too many kids can really muddle an adult drama.

 

[Luke_Krebbs_Ewing]

Personally my own frustration with Dallas as regards children was having Pam miscarry twice. Once in the five part mini-series and again in the series when her horse got spooked by a snake.

They should've allowed Pam to have Bobby's child instead of Jenna getting that privilege.

Apart from that, I loved Christopher's story and how he came to be adopted by Bobby & Pam.

I refuse to believe he died in the car explosion on the TNT Dallas, mainly because I know what really happened.

He's alive, he's my half-brother & I love him.