Rove
Telly Talk Warrior
The illustrations alone have me salivating...and the wording...the wording! BIG! BOLD! BRASSY! How Dallas had it all. But what has me really intrigued is Miss Ellie's bio..."Now she would tell any lie, keep any secret, to protect it. Pity this wasn't pressed upon in the television series.
I'm curious. Why do they have the wrong illustration representing Southfork? That's not even the original used in the mini series.
I'm curious. Why do they have the wrong illustration representing Southfork? That's not even the original used in the mini series.
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bmasters9
Telly Talk Mega Star
I didn't pay much attention to that one-- I was just excited to read the book, and still am (up to Chapter 7); I think it'll really start going when Jock and Ellie marry and then have their first son, J.R. Ewing.
Jock Ewing Fan
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Lucky You!
I think there were several books in that series.
I think Valene's name was changed (Maureen?)
Enjoy!
I think there were several books in that series.
I think Valene's name was changed (Maureen?)
Enjoy!
the-lost-son
Telly Talk Well-Known Member
I read the books many, many years ago - actually weigh before I watched the full run of the series which was impossible for me at that time.
I can't remember too many details of that book series. But I remember one chapter about Jordan Lee and Kristen making love, which was really hot for me back then.
The description of Miss Ellie is really interesting. Larry Hagman always credited his wife Maj for his decision to join Dallas. He had a few scripts to choose from. Maj adviced Dallas because "there is not one nice person in the script."
I'm pretty sure the early draft for Miss Ellie was far more multi layered than what we got. But as many characters changed in the early days of the series (more Sue Ellen for example) and JR becoming the star of the series - it probably had its effect on Miss Ellie as well.
Although I can't remember too much, I do remember that I enjoyed it. I hope you do as well.
I can't remember too many details of that book series. But I remember one chapter about Jordan Lee and Kristen making love, which was really hot for me back then.
The description of Miss Ellie is really interesting. Larry Hagman always credited his wife Maj for his decision to join Dallas. He had a few scripts to choose from. Maj adviced Dallas because "there is not one nice person in the script."
I'm pretty sure the early draft for Miss Ellie was far more multi layered than what we got. But as many characters changed in the early days of the series (more Sue Ellen for example) and JR becoming the star of the series - it probably had its effect on Miss Ellie as well.
Although I can't remember too much, I do remember that I enjoyed it. I hope you do as well.
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bmasters9
Telly Talk Mega Star
I am, believe it or not-- happy to own it for a song!
Jabari Lamar
Telly Talk Fan
It's funny how, even though his image is on the front cover, J.R. doesn't even warrant a blurb on the back cover, but rather Lucy does. Clearly reflecting how his character was not intended to be the star of the show.
bmasters9
Telly Talk Mega Star
Indeed-- J.R. was apparently just like any other character right off the top; I think it was two or three seasons in on CBS that J.R. really started working his magic and making himself one of American television's best-loved characters (and well-beloved worldwide as well).