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The 14th and final season of Dallas finds ruthless oil executive J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman) escaping from a mental institution, then resuming his Herculean efforts to wrest control of Ewing Oil from his brother Bobby (Patrick Duffy). Contains all 22 episodes from the 14th season
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Well it had ran since 1978 and had brought joy to millions.There had been many fine actors & actresses treading the boards during that long-run.It was a shame that by 1990-91 most of our favourite characters had left.Lucy,Miss Ellie,Sue Ellen,Donna,Ray and Pam had all left by then.The trouble was that each of them had a loyal fan-base among viewers so that when they got axed the ratings fell.Budget cuts killed Dallas and it had been declining since 1987-88.The new cast of characters just could not cut it like the old crew- Michelle,James,Vanessa and Cally just annoyed me.Clayton is restricted to just five episodes as things just got too silly & over the top.By Season 14 they had given up on reinventing the series and just did the best they could with what they had and the result was terminal for Dallas.Killing off April was a mistake as it would have been good to see her again in JR Returns & War Of The Ewings.
That said it is nice to bid a fond farewell as Bobby,Cliff & JR face their destiny.Bobby gains Southfork but loses his new wife,Cliff gains Ewing Oil and JR loses everything as even John Ross runs out on him.It is sad in many ways as Southfork seems like a ghost-town towards the end and you have the sense of things winding down.George Kennedy is excellent as Mackay and proves that if you give a Hollywood pro a decent role & treat them with respect then they will shine.A pity that logic was not applied to Barbara Bel Geddes- had she been treated better then Miss Ellie might have graced the end of the show.
If you want to see how this legendary TV series ends then this is the purchase for you.Amazon are selling it for a fair price and there are twists & turns a plenty to entertain the viewer.But it is not up there with hey-days when Jim Davis was Jock in 1978-81 even if it retains its tongue in cheek charm.
That said it is nice to bid a fond farewell as Bobby,Cliff & JR face their destiny.Bobby gains Southfork but loses his new wife,Cliff gains Ewing Oil and JR loses everything as even John Ross runs out on him.It is sad in many ways as Southfork seems like a ghost-town towards the end and you have the sense of things winding down.George Kennedy is excellent as Mackay and proves that if you give a Hollywood pro a decent role & treat them with respect then they will shine.A pity that logic was not applied to Barbara Bel Geddes- had she been treated better then Miss Ellie might have graced the end of the show.
If you want to see how this legendary TV series ends then this is the purchase for you.Amazon are selling it for a fair price and there are twists & turns a plenty to entertain the viewer.But it is not up there with hey-days when Jim Davis was Jock in 1978-81 even if it retains its tongue in cheek charm.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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The Southfork Swansong, and much, much better than it was ever given credit for. After a few damper seasons, this one certainly dressed up in style as J.R. puts on that stetson one more time to take on everyone - he fights all and sundry for Ewing Oil (it changes hands a few times this season it is hard to keep up!), fights and makes up with his new son James, and the love of his life Vanessa, and Michelle, and Carter McKay, and Clayton. When he's not scheming to bring down the men he is planning on bedding the women, and he's not letting his bad heart and cholesterol problem get in the way. There are also those scenes that always get you in the end - just when J.R. has done something really hideous he turns round and warms your heart, especially the scenes with his first grandson, Jimmy. There are some characters and plots that are sorely missed - the dining room at Southfork is just not the same without Miss Ellie, and J.R. and Cliff have too few feuding scenes together - their rivalry still lights up the screen and they missed a trick by not making more of it. It would have been hard on any production team to come up with an end for Dallas, and the guardian angel who takes J.R. though the world without the old dawg's existence is a nice try, but I would have liked pool throwing, womanising and boardroom brawls right up to the bitter end.
As a huge fan of Dallas I am sad to get to the end of this box set run, but glad that the series is returning in 2012. A new take on cattle and catting around will be good to see, and I will watch anything where J.R. turns up. He is, without a doubt, the best soap character ever created - and I have enjoyed every minute of all 14 seasons.
As a huge fan of Dallas I am sad to get to the end of this box set run, but glad that the series is returning in 2012. A new take on cattle and catting around will be good to see, and I will watch anything where J.R. turns up. He is, without a doubt, the best soap character ever created - and I have enjoyed every minute of all 14 seasons.
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After fourteen great seasons, this ever popular soap, one of the best ever to emerge from the USA, finally comes to an end with grace and style.
I do not wish to give too much away as regarding the storylines because there are many which grace every episode and make them worthwhile right up until the very final two parter. I found them wonderfully entertaining as J.R. Ewing plots and schemes to get back Ewing Oil whilst up against some great characters who attempt to thwart him at every turn. However, here is a simple run down of some of the storylines which many fans will find absorbing.
Bobby Ewing is finally sick to death of the oil business and sells off Ewing Oil to the mysterious LeeAnn De La Vega (played by the lovely veteran actress Barbara Eden) who has a hidden agenda of her own in seeking vengeance against J.R. Cally Ewing divorces J.R., Carter McKay is found guilty of murder, Cliff Barnes finds himself in hot water (nothing new there then), James Beaumont who is the long lost son of J.R. schemes against J.R. and tries to prevent his mother Vanessa from marrying him.
So, it is business as usual for the warring Ewings which lead to the fascinating two parter which ends the series.
My only quibbles are: Barbara Bel Geddes as the Ewing matriarch Miss Ellie is no where to be seen, whilst her hubby Clayton Farlow (Howard Keel) only makes brief appearances. Lucy Ewing has disappeared as well. Still, there is more than enough entertainment to keep the fans happy, and perhaps sad too as it comes to an end.
The DVDs are decent enough, although picture quality could be better. Seems that they are transfers from the original NTSC broadcasts which makes the picture grainy, but still watchable. Sound is ok though.
Fantastic finale to a fantastic series.
I do not wish to give too much away as regarding the storylines because there are many which grace every episode and make them worthwhile right up until the very final two parter. I found them wonderfully entertaining as J.R. Ewing plots and schemes to get back Ewing Oil whilst up against some great characters who attempt to thwart him at every turn. However, here is a simple run down of some of the storylines which many fans will find absorbing.
Bobby Ewing is finally sick to death of the oil business and sells off Ewing Oil to the mysterious LeeAnn De La Vega (played by the lovely veteran actress Barbara Eden) who has a hidden agenda of her own in seeking vengeance against J.R. Cally Ewing divorces J.R., Carter McKay is found guilty of murder, Cliff Barnes finds himself in hot water (nothing new there then), James Beaumont who is the long lost son of J.R. schemes against J.R. and tries to prevent his mother Vanessa from marrying him.
So, it is business as usual for the warring Ewings which lead to the fascinating two parter which ends the series.
My only quibbles are: Barbara Bel Geddes as the Ewing matriarch Miss Ellie is no where to be seen, whilst her hubby Clayton Farlow (Howard Keel) only makes brief appearances. Lucy Ewing has disappeared as well. Still, there is more than enough entertainment to keep the fans happy, and perhaps sad too as it comes to an end.
The DVDs are decent enough, although picture quality could be better. Seems that they are transfers from the original NTSC broadcasts which makes the picture grainy, but still watchable. Sound is ok though.
Fantastic finale to a fantastic series.
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