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Conundrum (Dallas)
"Conundrum" is the title of the 22nd episode of the fourteenth season of the American television drama series ''Dallas''. It is also the 356th and last episode of the original ''Dallas'' series. The episode originally aired on CBS on Friday, May 3, 1991 as a double-length episode. Subsequent airings in syndication split the episode into individual hours, which raises the total episode count to 23 for the season and 357 for the series. The plot of the episode mirrors that of the film ''It's a Wonderful Life'', as J.R. Ewing is taken on a journey to visit what would become of the Ewing family had he never existed. Plot Background It has taken many years and numerous efforts by a multitude of people over the course of his life, but finally J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman) has been reduced to practically nothing. He has lost control of the Southfork ranch, which was given to Bobby (Patrick Duffy) by Clayton Farlow (Howard Keel) after he decided to spend more time traveling with Miss E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dallas (1978 TV Series)
''Dallas'' is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2, 1978, to May 3, 1991. The series revolves around an affluent and feuding Texas family, the Ewings, who own the independent oil company Ewing Oil and the cattle-ranching land of Southfork. The series originally focused on the marriage of Bobby Ewing and Pamela Barnes, whose families were sworn enemies. As the series progressed, Bobby's elder brother, oil tycoon J.R. Ewing, became the show's breakout character, whose schemes and dirty business became the show's trademark. When the show ended on May 3, 1991, J.R. was the only character to have appeared in every episode. The show was prominent for its cliffhangers, including the " Who shot J.R.?" mystery. The 1980 episode " Who Done It" remains the second-highest-rated prime-time telecast ever. The show also featured a "Dream Season", in which the entirety of season 9 was revealed to have been a dream of Pamela Ewing. After 14 seasons, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Johnston Ulrich
Kim Johnston Ulrich (born Kim Charisse Johnston) is an American actress. Born Kim Charisse Johnston, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George P. Johnston. She graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in fashion merchandising from Modesto Junior College and with a Bachelor of Arts degree in art from Stanislaus State College. Before Ulrich became an actress, she worked as a model, appearing in national magazines. From 1983 to 1986, Ulrich played the role of Diana McColl on ''As the World Turns''. In 1987 she appeared in an episode of The Charmings as Cinderella. In 1988, she guest-starred in two episodes of ''Werewolf''. Also in 1988 she appeared as Rachel in an episode of '' Cheers'' (S7:2). In 1990, Ulrich appeared on the TV series ''Wings'' as Carol, Brian's former wife. In 1993, Ulrich appeared in the pilot episode of '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'' as Dr. Antoinette Baines, a villainous scientist. She appeared in a third-season episode of '' Highland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Hagman
Larry Martin Hagman (September 21, 1931 – November 23, 2012) was an American film and television actor, director, and producer, best known for playing ruthless oil baron J. R. Ewing in the 1978–1991 primetime television soap opera, ''Dallas'', and the befuddled astronaut Major Anthony Nelson in the 1965–1970 sitcom '' I Dream of Jeannie''. Hagman had supporting roles in numerous films, including ''Fail-Safe'', ''Harry and Tonto'', '' S.O.B.'', ''Nixon'', and ''Primary Colors''. His television appearances also included guest roles on dozens of shows spanning from the late 1950s until his death, and a reprise of his signature role on the 2012 revival of ''Dallas''. Hagman also worked as a television producer and director. He was the son of actress Mary Martin. Hagman underwent a life-saving liver transplant in 1995. He died on November 23, 2012, from complications of acute myeloid leukemia. Early life Hagman was born on September 21, 1931, in Fort Worth, Texas. His mot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ewing Family (television)
The Ewing family is the fictional family of the American prime time soap opera ''Dallas'' and its 2012 revival, as well as the foundation of the spin-off series ''Knots Landing''. In the original series of ''Dallas'', the Ewings own and run Southfork Ranch and the oil giant Ewing Oil; in the revival series, Ewing Oil is replaced by Ewing Global, formerly Ewing Energies. ''Knots Landing'' features the large corporation of Gary Ewing Enterprises. Family members Characters in bold have appeared on the revival series. 1st generation *Leander Ewing (deceased) - married an unknown woman (deceased) 2nd generation * Jason Ewing (died 1984) ** Nancy Shaw Ewing (died 1962)S8EP22 - Dead Ends * Jock Ewing (1909–1982) ** Amanda Lewis Ewing (divorced; deceased) ** Miss Ellie Ewing (née Southworth, 1915–2001; deceased) 3rd generation * J.R. Ewing (1939–2013) (died) - Oldest son of Jock and Ellie. ** Sue Ellen Ewing (née Shepard, twice divorced) ** Cally Harper Ewing (née Harpe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's A Wonderful Life
''It's a Wonderful Life'' is a 1946 American Christmas by medium#Films, Christmas Fantasy film, fantasy drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra, based on the short story and booklet ''The Greatest Gift'', which Philip Van Doren Stern self-published in 1943 and is in turn loosely based on the 1843 Charles Dickens novella ''A Christmas Carol''. The film stars James Stewart as George Bailey (It's a Wonderful Life), George Bailey, a man who has given up his personal dreams in order to help others in his community and whose thoughts of suicide on Christmas Eve bring about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers). Clarence shows George all the lives he touched and what the world would be like if he did not exist. Theatrically, the film's break-even point was $6.3 million, about twice the production cost, a figure it did not come close to achieving on its initial release. Because of the film's disappointing sales, Capra was seen by some stud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Series Finale
A series finale is the final installment of an episodic entertainment series, most often a television series. It may also refer to a final theatrical sequel, the last part of a television miniseries, the last installment of a literary series, or any final episode. Origins in television Most early television series consisted of stand-alone episodes rather than continuing story arcs, so there was little reason to provide closure at the end of their runs. Early comedy series that had special finale episodes include ''Howdy Doody'' in September 1960, '' Leave It to Beaver'' in June 1963, ''Hank'' in April 1966, and ''The Dick Van Dyke Show'' in June 1966. One of the few dramatic series to have a planned finale during this period was ''Route 66'', which concluded in March 1964 with a two-part episode in which the pair of philosophical drifters ended their journey across America and then went their separate ways. Considered to be "the series finale that invented the modern-day series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Simmrin
Mike Simmrin (born Michael Avrum Simmrin; July 8, 1979) is an American film and television actor. Early life and career Mike was born in Los Angeles, California on July 8, 1979. He has a brother, Joey Simmrin, who is also an actor. He started acting at age 11 and appeared in several TV series, such as ''Tales from the Crypt'', for which he was nominated as the "Best Young Actor" (Young Artist Award) in 1991, ''Baywatch'' and ''Lost'' in 2004 and in films, such as ''Munchie'' in 1992 alongside Jennifer Love Hewitt, in ''Casper'' (1995), in which he gained a small role, and in '' Waking the Dead'' (2000). Filmography * ''Tales from the Crypt'' (1990) - TV Show - Season 2 - Episode 18 * ''Casper'' (1995) - Phantom * ''Baywatch'' - Clay / Andy van Pelt (2 episodes, 1992) * ''Munchie'' (1992) - Leon * ''Sisters'' - Young John (1 episode, 1992) * ''Radio Flyer'' (1992) - Fisher Friend #2 * ''Dallas'' - Andy Krebbs (1 episode, 1991) * ''Tales from the Crypt'' - Theodore (1 episode, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trevor Eyster
Trevor Eyster, formerly known as Tim Eyster, is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Eugene "Sponge" Harris on the television program ''Salute Your Shorts'', which aired from 1991 to 1992 on Nickelodeon. The role garnered him a Young Artist Award nomination for "Best Young Actor Co-Starring in a Cable Series". Early life Eyster was born Timothy Richard Eyster in Tarzana, California, and grew up in Chatsworth and Dana Point, California. He attended Dana Hills High School, and became an emancipated minor in 1996. In 2002, he legally changed his first name to Trevor. Career Eyster began his career at the age of 9, on an episode of the soap opera '' Santa Barbara'' in 1987. He thereafter appeared in a number of television episodes, two TV films, and two feature films through 1992. As a voice actor he also performed in Disney's 25-minute animated featurette ''The Prince and the Pauper'' (1990). In 1991, he played Ray Krebbs' son Jock in the ''Dallas'' series finale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christine Taylor
Christine Joan Taylor Stiller (born July 30, 1971) is an American actress. She is known for playing Marcia Brady in ''The Brady Bunch Movie'' and ''A Very Brady Sequel'', as well as roles in films like '' The Craft'', ''The Wedding Singer'', ''Zoolander'', '' Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story'', and her television roles in ''Hey Dude'', ''Arrested Development'', and '' Search Party''. Early life Taylor was born on July 30, 1971 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Joan, a homemaker, and Albert "Skip" Taylor III, who owns a security company. She grew up in neighboring Wescosville, Pennsylvania. She has one younger brother, Brian. Taylor was raised Roman Catholic and attended St. Thomas More School and Allentown Central Catholic High School. Career Taylor began her acting career in 1989 on the Nickelodeon children's television series ''Hey Dude'' where she played the lifeguard Melody Hanson. She continued in that role through 1991 while making various guest appearances on other programs. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edson Stroll
Edson Stroll (January 6, 1929 – July 18, 2011) was an American actor who appeared in over 20 film and television programs beginning in 1958. Career Born in Chicago to Charles Stroll and Estelle Rose Stroll in a Jewish family, Stroll enlisted in the US Navy in the late 1940s then began his career as a bodybuilder in the 1950s. He studied acting and singing at the American Theater Wing in New York City and received a Fulbright Scholarship for voice performance, followed by an artists’ contract for performance and advance study by the National Broadcasting Company He did a variety of stage work and from 1958 onwards he had bit parts on television shows such as ''How to Marry a Millionaire'' and ''Sea Hunt''. He appeared in two episodes of ''The Twilight Zone'', " Eye of the Beholder" (1960) and " The Trade-Ins" (1962). He played "Dynamite" in the Elvis Presley film ''G.I. Blues'' (1960). He then landed a steady role on ''McHale's Navy'' as Virgil Edwards. Fans of the slapstick ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylvia Brooks
Sylvia Brooks is an American jazz singer and songwriter. Sylvia Brooks started her career in classical theatre, having studied at The American Conservatory Theater under the direction of Allen Fletcher and Bill Ball. In 2009, Brooks began singing jazz and collaborated with Thomas Garvin, who wrote the arrangements for her debut album ''Dangerous Liaisons''. Brooks made her performing debut as a jazz singer at the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles. In 2012, Brooks released her second album, ''Restless'', which introduced what she calls "jazz noir". In 2017, Brooks released ''The Arrangement'' . She collaborated with Kim Richmond, Jeff Colella, Christian Jacob, Quinn Johnson, and Otmaro Ruiz. ''The Arrangement'' also began her journey into songwriting with three original songs co-written by Christian Jacob, Patrick Williams and Quinn Johnson. On May 30, 2022, Brooks released her 4th album ''Signature'' on Rhombus Records. It features seven original pieces with collaborators Tom Rani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barbara Rhoades
Barbara Rhoades (born March 23, 1946) is an American actress, known primarily for her comedy and mystery roles, especially as lady bandit Penelope "Bad Penny" Cushings in '' The Shakiest Gun in the West'' (1968). She had a recurring role on ''Soap'', as Maggie Chandler, Jodie Dallas's future wife. Early years Born and raised in Poughkeepsie, New York, Rhoades is the daughter of Sherry Rhoades. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes High School. She began taking dancing lessons when she was 7 years old. Career Rhoades began acting in the late 1960s, appearing in guest roles on several television series, including '' It Takes a Thief'', '' Ironside'', ''Mannix'', ''McMillan & Wife'', ''Columbo'', ''Kojak'', ''Starsky & Hutch'', ''Alias Smith and Jones'', ''Love, American Style'', '' The Odd Couple'', ''The Six Million Dollar Man'', ''Bewitched'', '' Maude'', ''Trapper John, M.D.'',''The Partridge Family'', ''Murder, She Wrote'' and ''Law & Order''. She was a regular cast member o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
