Dallas (1978) Cast: Then and Now 2023 How They Changed 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.[1] When the show ended on May 3, 1991, J.R. was the only character to have appeared in every 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.[2] The show also featured a “Dream Season“, in which the entirety of season 9 was reveal
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