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Who was the only actress on the original ‘Dallas’ to win an Emmy?
Barbara Bel Geddes
Barbara won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1980.
Victoria Principal
Susan Howard
Linda Grey
Who shot J.R. in the original series?
Sue Ellen Ewing
Lucy Ewing Cooper
Kristin Shephard
Kristin was Sue Ellen’s sister who J.R. eventually kills.
Jenna Wade
What years was the original ‘Dallas’ on TV?
1977 – 1990
1978-1991
Larry Hagman (J.R.) and Ken Kercheval (Cliff) are the only actors to appear in all 13 seasons.
1979 – 1992
1980 – 1993
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What show was a spin-off of ‘Dallas’?
‘Dynasty’
‘Falcon Crest’
‘Desperate Housewives’
‘Knots Landing’
Gary Ewing and his wife Valerne moved to Knots Landing in 1979.
What network aired the original series?
ABC
CBS
The first episode was aired on April 2, 1978
NBC
USA
What was Miss Ellie’s maiden name?
Southpark
Southfork
Southworth
Miss Ellie’s family owned Southfork long before she married Jock Ewing.
Northworth
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What does J.R. stand for?
Jack Ryan
Jon Rick
John Ross
Jock’s real name was John Ross Sr., J.R. was J.R. Jr.
Jamie Ross
The Ewing/Barnes feud all started when ___________?
Digger Barnes blamed Jock Ewing for stealing the oil wells for himself.
Jock and Digger signed an agreement to share profits of Ewing 23, but Jock put Ewing 6 in his name to prevent Digger from drinking and gambling it all away.
Digger Barnes blamed Jock Ewing for stealing Miss Ellie.
Jock Ewing blamed Digger Barnes for stealing the oil wells for himself.
Jock Ewing blamed Digger Barnes for stealing Miss Ellie.
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How many times was Bobby married throughout the original series and the reboot?
2
3
4
Pam Barnes twice and April Stevens in the original series and Ann Smith in the reboot.
5
Who played Jock Ewing?
Jim Davis
Jock’s death was necessary for the original Dallas because of Jim Davis’s death in 1981.
Larry Hagman
Ken Kercheval
Patrick Duffy
Who is Bobby’s brother-in-law when he is married to Pam?
Ray Krebbs
Cliff Barnes
Cliff Barnes is played by Ken Kercheval, who played Cliff in both the original and the reboot.
Mark Graison
Charlie Wade
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What happens to Pam Ewing when she’s in a car accident?
Her body is horribly burned.
Pam Ewing was played by Victoria Principal from 1978-87 and Margaret Michaels in 1988, with Pam’s exit open-ended in case Victoria wanted to come back to the show.
She is paralyzed from the waist down.
She suffered brain damage.
Almost all of her bones were broken.
After Bobby was killed in a car accident, how did the writers bring Bobby back to life?
His death was not real but was part of Sue Ellen’s dream.
His death was not real but was part of Pam’s dream.
In fact, the creator’s played off the entire 1985-1986 season as Pam’s dream.
His death was not real but was part of J.R.’s dream.
His death was not real but was part of Lucy’s dream.
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Who is Pam and Bobby’s adopted son?
Christopher
Christopher is the biological son of Kristin Shepard (Sue Ellen’s sister) and Jeff Faraday.
John Ross
Ray
Cliff
Who played J.R. Ewing?
Jim Davis
Larry Hagman
Larry Hagman wasn’t the first choice to play J.R., it was first offered to Robert Foxworth.
Patrick Duffy
Steve Kanaly
Who was the matriarch of the Ewing family in the original series?
Miss Ellie
Miss Ellie was played by Barbara Bel Geddes from 1978 – 1990 and Donna Reed from 1984-1985.
Sue Ellen
Lucy
Jenna
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Before she married J.R. the first time, what was Sue Ellen’s claim to fame?
Beauty queen
Sue Ellen was a former Miss Texas, and met J.R. at a competition where he was one of the judges.
Governor
Mayor
Stripper
When the series reboots in 2012, where does John Ross strike oil?
Southfork
Southfork Ranch is a conference and event center located in Parker, Texas.
Lawton
U.S. Virgin Islands
Dallas
At the beginning of the reboot, who owns Southfork?
Christopher Ewing
John Ross Ewing
Bobby Ewing
Miss Ellie deeded Southfork over to Bobby for a smooth transition in the original series.
J.R. Ewing
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Why do John Ross and Christopher really turn against one another?
A woman.
John Ross is dating Christopher’s ex-fiancée Elena Ramos.
A TV show.
A car.
An arrest record.
Where does Bobby go and visit J.R. when the series reboots?
London flat
Nursing home
1.3 million elderly Americans live in nursing homes that average a bill of $83,000 per person per year.
Psychiatric ward
Dallas hospital
It is discovered that Rebecca Sutter is related to whom?
Cliff Barnes
Her actual name is Pamela Rebecca Barnes, she’s Cliff’s daughter.
J.R. Ewing
Digger Barnes
John Ross
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Where does Christopher think the future of energy is headed?
Fossil fuels
Space energy
Alternative energy
TV Guide likened Christopher’s character to Al Gore due to his interest in green energy.
Color energy
Who is helping Rebecca’s scheme to infiltrate the Ewing family?
Tommy
Tommy was Rebecca’s boyfriend who played the game as Rebecca’s brother.
Johnny
Steve
Dave
Who kills J.R. in the reboot?
Sue Ellen
John Ross
Bum Jones
Bum didn’t want to kill J.R., but he did it as a favor for his best friend as J.R. had terminal cancer.
Ray Krebbs
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What political office does Sue Ellen hold in the continuation series?
Mayor of Dallas
Governor of Texas
The Governor of Texas is currently Greg Abbott (R).
State Senator of Texas
City Councilman of Dallas
What happens to Ann’s daughter, Emma, when she was little?
She is killed.
She is in an accident.
She is adopted.
She is kidnapped.
It was discovered that she was abducted by her overprotective father, Harris.
Who controls Harris Ryland and his mass fortune?
His daughter.
His mother.
His mother, Judith Brown-Ryland, is played by Judith Light who first burst onto TV screens as Angela Bower on ‘Who’s the Boss?’
His father.
His wife.
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Who stole Ewing Oil from the Ewing family in the original series?
Jeremy Wendell
Jeremy Wendell stole Ewing Oil from the Ewing family in the season 10 finally.
Digger Barnes
Ray Krebbs
Paul Newman
Who is responsible for the explosion that had Rebecca (Pamela) miscarry her twins?
John Ross
J.R. Ewing
Cliff Barnes
Pamela suffers from an aortic aneurysm when she miscarries.
Sue Ellen
Who plays Christopher Ewing in the reboot?
Jesse Metcalfe
Before ‘Dallas’, Jesse made hearts swoon as John Rowland on ‘Desperate Housewives’.
Patrick Duffy
Larry Hagman
Josh Henderson
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Who plays John Ross in the continuation series?
Jesse Metcalf
Ken Kercheval
Josh Henderson
Before ‘Dallas’ he too, along with Jesse Metcalf, made women smile on ‘Desperate Housewives’ as Austin McCann.
Steve Kanaly
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