Dallas Actors Remembering Howard Keel, 16 years on

Barbara Fan

Barbara Fan

Admin
Its that time of year again, 16 years ago since Howard Keel died ... He had a devoted family who loved him til the end and I know how much he is missed by them and by all his fans around the world.

He had star quality, he was given a great voice and I dont think I have met an actor who appreciated his fans so much. I was lucky to meet him several times after his concerts in UK, and after 2 hours 40 mins on stage of singing his old and new songs and sharing a little bit of what it was like to work on Dallas with the audience, he would be in the foyer at the end of the show signing autographs for his fans.

I loved him on Dallas as Clayton Farlow and I am so glad that he became a permanent member of the Dallas cast. I loved Howard Keel even more and i think he is the nicest Dallas star I have ever met along with Linda Gray.

I was lucky enough to stay with Judy Keel in 2008 for 6 days and it was such a thrill to see his memorabilia and hear stories about him. He loved his golf and played right up until a few months before his death.

Thanks for the memories Howard, your legacy will live on for a long time to come, thanks to your singing voice, Dallas and your film roles. His autobiography is a great read and sadly he died bfore he had the chance to go on a book signing tour as he loved that, and he loved chatting to fans

You will never be forgotten

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Rove

Rove

Telly Talk Warrior
Many objected to Howard Keel as Clayton Farlow and believe he was simply shoe-horned into Dallas to replace the late, great Jim Davis as Patriarch of the Ewing family. I never viewed it that way. Jock was gruff and thought the best way to teach his children the facts of life was to pit them against each other. What man, father even, puts pen to paper and informs his sons; JR and Bobby to do whatever it takes to win Ewing Oil, even if it results in tearing your own family apart, destroying a marriage and even having your grieving wife take the matter to court to have you (Jock) declared mentally unstable.

But gee whiz did it make for good television.

Clayton on the other hand had a kinder soul. It also helped the casting agent had a keen eye for tall men because Clayton (Howard) stood head and shoulders above JR.

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Despite what others think I enjoyed the addition of Clayton (Howard) to Dallas and it puts a smile on my face knowing he also loved the experience.
 
Sarah

Sarah

Moderator Emerita
I loved Jock, but loved Clayton in a very different way. Jock was scary - he would have been very intimidating to be around all the time. I think Clayton would have been a wonderful friend and loving and supportive of anyone he cared for. I loved how he wasn't afraid to stand up to JR.

Rest in Peace Mr Keel. I have no doubt that Heaven is a better place with your beautiful voice. :love6:
 
Barbara Fan

Barbara Fan

Admin
Clayton was a much nicer person, always wished Miss Ellie met him when she was 20

and Howard Keel was even nicer - im so glad he got to be in the press again because of Dallas
 
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