Dallas (1978 TV Series, Season 3)
The third season of the television series ''Dallas (1978 TV series), Dallas'' aired on CBS during the 1979–80 United States network television schedule, 1979–80 TV season. Cast Starring In alphabetical order: * Barbara Bel Geddes as Miss Ellie Ewing (25 episodes) * Jim Davis (actor), Jim Davis as Jock Ewing (25 episodes) * Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing (25 episodes) * Linda Gray as Sue Ellen Ewing (25 episodes) * Larry Hagman as J. R. Ewing, J.R. Ewing (25 episodes) * Steve Kanaly as Ray Krebbs (16 episodes) * Ken Kercheval as Cliff Barnes (21 episodes) * Victoria Principal as Pam Ewing, Pamela Barnes Ewing (25 episodes) * Charlene Tilton as Lucy Ewing (24 episodes) Also starring * Mary Crosby as Kristin Shepard (20 episodes) * Randolph Powell as Alan Beam (16 episodes) * Keenan Wynn as Willard "Digger" Barnes (10 episodes) Special guest stars * Don Porter as Matt Devlin (4 episodes) * Mel Ferrer as Harrison Page (2 episodes) * E. J. André as Eugene Bullock (1 episode) No ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dallas (1978 TV Series, Season 2)
The second season of the television series ''Dallas (1978 TV series), Dallas'' aired on CBS during the 1978–79 United States network television schedule, 1978–79 TV season. Cast Starring In alphabetical order: * Barbara Bel Geddes as Miss Ellie Ewing (24 episodes) * Jim Davis (actor), Jim Davis as Jock Ewing (24 episodes) * Patrick Duffy as Bobby Ewing (24 episodes) * Linda Gray as Sue Ellen Ewing (24 episodes) * Larry Hagman as J. R. Ewing, J.R. Ewing (24 episodes) * Steve Kanaly as Ray Krebbs (14 episodes) * Victoria Principal as Pam Ewing, Pamela Barnes Ewing (24 episodes) * Charlene Tilton as Lucy Ewing (24 episodes) Also starring * Ken Kercheval as Cliff Barnes (14 episodes) * Tina Louise as Julie Grey (2 episodes), billed under "Guest Star" status in her first appearance Special guest stars * David Wayne as Willard "Digger" Barnes (2 episodes) * John McIntire as Sam Culver (1 episode) Notable guest stars Several long running ''Dallas'' cast members debut during the se ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Victoria Principal
Vicki Ree Principal (born January 3, 1950),Born January 3, 1950 as per travel manifests at ancestry.com, showing Vicki R. Principal and her mother, Ree V. Principal here, departing Southampton, England, on January 20, 1958, for New York (age given for Vicki R. Principal is 8; birthdate is January 3, 1950) later known as Victoria Principal, is an American actress, producer, entrepreneur, and author, best known for her role as [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jenna Wade
Jenna Krebbs (maiden name Wade; formerly Marchetta) is a fictional character on the popular American television series ''Dallas'', played, most notably, by Priscilla Presley from 1983 to 1988. Jenna was also briefly played by Morgan Fairchild in 1978 and Francine Tacker in 1980. Casting The character of Jenna Wade was originally portrayed by Morgan Fairchild for one episode in 1978; Jenna was then portrayed by Francine Tacker for two episodes in 1980. When the character was brought back in 1983, the part was recast for the second time, this time with Jenna being portrayed by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley; she would be the third and final actress to portray the character. Before her debut, Priscilla Presley described the character: "Jenna is her own woman. She's extremely self-reliant, she has lived in Europe and has a child. Just like me. Except that she's a bit more sophisticated than me. She has a lot of integrity, she's totally honest. I like her. How could I help but identify with ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Donna Culver
Donna Culver Krebbs is a fictional character in the popular American television series ''Dallas'', played by Susan Howard from 1979 to 1987. Casting and creation Susan Howard was cast in the series in 1979. For the second and third seasons, she appeared in a recurring capacity; during the fourth season, she became a regular cast member. In 1986, Howard won Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role on a Primetime Serial for role. In 1987, the show's producers opted not to renew her contract, stating that her character had run its course. Howard has claimed this decision was connected to her opposition of what she saw as pro-abortion storylines involving her character. Storylines Donna was an intelligent, ambitious and well-regarded politician's wife, married to much older Sam Culver, a former governor of Texas and Speaker of the House who is an old friend and former business partner of Jock Ewing. Sam Culver is most likely based on longtime Texas Congr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Susan Howard
Jeri Lynn Mooney (born January 28, 1944), better known as Susan Howard, is an American actress, writer, and political activist. She portrayed Donna Culver Krebbs on ''Dallas'' (1979–1987) and co-starred on ''Petrocelli'' (1974–1976). She is also a screenwriter and member of the Writers Guild of America. Biography Jeri Lynn Mooney was born on January 28, 1944, in Marshall, Texas, to parents Cassell C. and Melba Ruth "Peg" Mooney. She had an older brother, James. Her family is of Irish ancestry from Cork. Mooney was recognized for her acting talent while growing up in Marshall. She won a University Interscholastic League award for Best Actress while in high school. Upon graduating from Marshall High School in 1960, she attended the University of Texas for two years, where she studied drama and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority, before leaving for Los Angeles to become an acting student at the Los Angeles Repertory Company. She later took the stage name Susan Howard as ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mel Ferrer
Melchor Gastón Ferrer (August 25, 1917 – June 2, 2008) was an American actor, director, producer and screenwriter. He achieved prominence on Broadway before scoring notable film hits with ''Scaramouche'', ''Lili'' and ''Knights of the Round Table.'' He starred opposite his wife, actress Audrey Hepburn, in ''War and Peace,'' and produced her film ''Wait Until Dark''. He also acted extensively in European films, and appeared in several cult hits, including '' The Antichrist'' (1974), ''The Suspicious Death of a Minor'' (1975), ''The Black Corsair'' (1976), and ''Nightmare City'' (1980). Early life Ferrer was born in Elberon, New Jersey, of Spanish and Irish descent. His father, Dr. José María Ferrer (December 3, 1857 – February 23, 1920), was born in Havana, Cuba, of Catalan ancestry. José was an authority on pneumonia and served as chief of staff of St. Vincent's Hospital in New York City. He was 59 years old at the time of Mel's birth and died three years later. M ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Don Porter
Donald Cecil Porter (September 24, 1912 – February 11, 1997) was an American stage, film and television actor. On television, he played Peter Sands, the boss of Ann Sothern's character on ''Private Secretary'', and Russell Lawrence, the widowed father of 15-year-old Frances "Gidget" Lawrence (Sally Field) in the 1965 ABC sitcom ''Gidget''. Life and career Porter was born in Miami, Oklahoma, and as a youth also lived in Nebraska and Oregon. He joined the Oklahoma National Guard at the age of 14, claiming to be 18, and was commissioned a lieutenant. He served as a combat photographer during World War II and also appeared in training films. Porter's first roles as an actor began when he was 17, playing dramatic parts on the radio. In 1936 he appeared on stage in Portland in Maxwell Anderson's '' Elizabeth the Queen''. He went on to appear in more than 200 plays. His Broadway credits include ''The Front Page'' (1968), ''Plaza Suite'' (1967), and ''Any Wednesday'' (1963). He a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Willard "Digger" Barnes
Willard "Digger" Barnes is a fictional character in the popular American television series ''Dallas'' created by David Jacobs. Digger was played by actors David Wayne and Keenan Wynn in the show's first three seasons from 1978 to 1980, and as a young man by David Marshall Grant in the made-for-TV movie prequel '' The Early Years'' in 1986. As the patriarch of the Barnes family, Digger was the father of Cliff Barnes and step-father of Pam Ewing. Digger shocked Pamela on his deathbed by revealing that Hutch McKinney was her father but that he had always loved her as though she were his own. Character biography Willard Barnes' father, Henry Barnes, was best friends with Aaron Southworth, the father of Ellie Southworth. In fact, Henry saved Aaron's life so Aaron took care of young Willard throughout much of his adolescence. Willard first started dating Ellie in 1930, when Ellie was fifteen years old. However, after being caught with Ellie by her brother, Garrison, Willard decided to ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Keenan Wynn
Francis Xavier Aloysius James Jeremiah Keenan Wynn (July 27, 1916 – October 14, 1986) was an American character actor. His expressive face was his stock-in-trade; and though he rarely carried the lead role, he had prominent billing in most of his film and television roles. Early life Wynn was born on July 27, 1916, in New York City, the son of vaudeville comedian Ed Wynn and his wife, the former Hilda Keenan. He took his stage name from his maternal grandfather, Frank Keenan, one of the first Broadway actors to star in Hollywood. His father was Jewish and his mother was of Irish Catholic background. Ed Wynn encouraged his son to become an actor, and to join The Lambs Club, which he did in 1937. Career Theatre and radio Wynn began his career as a stage actor. He appeared in several plays on Broadway, including ''Remember the Day'' (1935), ''Black Widow'' (1936), ''Hitch Your Wagon'' (1937), ''The Star Wagon'' (1938), ''One for the Money'' (1939), ''Two for the Show'' ( ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Randolph Powell
Randolph Powell (born April 14, 1950) is an American actor, best known for his roles on television. He was a leading cast member of the science fiction series ''Logan's Run'' also being known for the role of Alan Beam in the soap opera ''Dallas''. Life and career Born in Iowa City, Iowa, Powell was raised in nearby Mason City, Iowa. As a youth, Powell acted in plays in junior high as well as high school before landing the role of Tommy Djilas in a production of "The Music Man" in 1968 at age 17 at the Mason City Community Theatre. In 2005, he returned to Mason City to help spearhead the conversion of a former sporting goods store in the theatre's new facility, serving as honorary chairman for the fund-raising campaign to convert the former Decker Sporting Goods building into the now present MCCT facility. After graduating from high school im Mason City, Powell attended the University of Denver, where he was in the theater program. After doing summer stock on Cape Cod and in Ill ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kristin Shepard
Kristin Marie Shepard is a fictional character on the American television series ''Dallas (1978 TV series), Dallas'', played by Mary Crosby (1979–1981) and, briefly, by Colleen Camp (1979). The character also made one appearance on ''Dallas''s spin-off (media), spin-off series, ''Knots Landing'', during its second season. Character background Kristin was Sue Ellen Ewing's attractive but scheming younger sister, who later has an affair with Sue Ellen's husband, J. R. Ewing, J.R. Storylines The character of Kristin first appeared on ''Dallas'' during the second season in the company of her mother, Patricia Shepard (Martha Scott). Patricia was always proud that her daughter, former beauty pageant winner Sue Ellen (Linda Gray), had married into the prominent Ewing family. Patricia was hoping her younger daughter Kristin (then portrayed by Colleen Camp) would also find a successful man to marry. Kristin spent some time at Southfork Ranch and J. R. Ewing, J.R. (Larry Hagman) came up w ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mary Crosby
Mary Frances Crosby (born September 14, 1959) is an American actress. She played Kristin Shepard in the television series ''Dallas'' (1979–1981, 1991).Mary Crosby profile yahoo.com; accessed March 13, 2015. Personal life Mary Frances Crosby was born on September 14, 1959, in , , the only daughter of singer and actor Bing Crosby from his second marriage to actress Kathryn Gr ...[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |