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JamesG · 04-30-2013, 04:36 PM

"Dallas" Renewed: TNT Orders Season 3
4/30/13

TNT has renewed "Dallas" for a third season.

Although last season saw the death of Larry Hagman (J.R. Ewing) and struggled in the ratings -- Season 2 averaged 2.6 million viewers -- the network said itw as excited for another season of drama at Ewing Energies.

"'Dallas' has built a passionately loyal following with its expertly woven storylines, clever twists and turns, and numerous outstanding performances by a cast that spans generations," Michael Wright, president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM), said in a statement.

"Although we said goodbye to Larry Hagman and his iconic character J.R. Ewing this year, 'Dallas' has many more stories left to tell, and the Ewing clan will continue to honor J.R.'s memory by keeping its audience surprised and delighted."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0..._3187203.html?

Retro4Life · 04-30-2013, 07:27 PM

Honestly never thought it would get this far. Without Hagman, it's going to be REALLY rough to keep viewers. They are down to Bobby and Sue Ellen (and maybe Cliff?) of the original cast now. It doesn't bode well, IMO.

Mr. Television · 04-30-2013, 07:38 PM

It's interesting that TNT didn't announce when it's coming back or for how many episodes.

Steve_uk · 04-30-2013, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

Honestly never thought it would get this far. Without Hagman, it's going to be REALLY rough to keep viewers. They are down to Bobby and Sue Ellen (and maybe Cliff?) of the original cast now. It doesn't bode well, IMO.

No,and even though they say it's shot more in Dallas than ever it was I just don't get that feeling even when Christopher's horse is tethered to a Pecan tree. How about some scenes in the mall or at a football game with a background we can relate to,instead of the whole thing looking as if the viewer is peering into a goldfish bowl.

applecherry · 05-01-2013, 02:46 PM

Fantastic news for fans of TNT’s Dallas. The cable network announced it has renewed Dallas for a 15-episode third season. Season 3 will kick off in early 2014.

"Dallas has built a passionately loyal following with its expertly woven storylines, clever twists and turns, and numerous outstanding performances by a cast that spans generations," said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). "Although we said goodbye to Larry Hagman and his iconic character J.R. Ewing this year, Dallas has many more stories left to tell, and the Ewing clan will continue to honor J.R.'s memory by keeping its audience surprised and delighted."

http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.co...-season-on-tnt

Steve_uk · 05-01-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by applecherry

Fantastic news for fans of TNT’s Dallas. The cable network announced it has renewed Dallas for a 15-episode third season. Season 3 will kick off in early 2014.

"Dallas has built a passionately loyal following with its expertly woven storylines, clever twists and turns, and numerous outstanding performances by a cast that spans generations," said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). "Although we said goodbye to Larry Hagman and his iconic character J.R. Ewing this year, Dallas has many more stories left to tell, and the Ewing clan will continue to honor J.R.'s memory by keeping its audience surprised and delighted."

http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.co...-season-on-tnt

Or put another way:the grey-haired viewer feels some residual loyalty for this show since its inception in 1978 and affinity with its now geriatric characters creaking under the strain of carrying the new ones, though events bear no relation whatsoever now or formerly to the comings and goings of ordinary Texans. One stays with the show for old time’s sake,and the location looks vaguely familiar even though the employed cameramen depict scenes akin to viewing through the prism of a goldfish bowl. Its twists and turns leave many a viewer bemused,perplexed and dumbfounded as they experience a rollercoaster ride of unconnected and unrelated scenes, many of which would have made Miss Ellie blush,but one clings onto such mementoes as are served up such as Jock’s safe key with the vain hope that the show might improve,though regrettably it rarely does.

Retro4Life · 05-01-2013, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve_uk

Or put another way:the grey-haired viewer feels some residual loyalty for this show since its inception in 1978 and affinity with its now geriatric characters creaking under the strain of carrying the new ones, though events bear no relation whatsoever now or formerly to the comings and goings of ordinary Texans. One stays with the show for old time’s sake,and the location looks vaguely familiar even though the employed cameramen depict scenes akin to viewing through the prism of a goldfish bowl. Its twists and turns leave many a viewer bemused,perplexed and dumbfounded as they experience a rollercoaster ride of unconnected and unrelated scenes, many of which would have made Miss Ellie blush,but one clings onto such mementoes as are served up such as Jock’s safe key with the vain hope that the show might improve,though regrettably it rarely does.

In other words, not a fan?

Steve_uk · 05-01-2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Retro4Life

In other words, not a fan?

The producers will continue to enthral with their twists and turns,gainsaying any suggestion that their production has seen better days,though covertly acknowledging that the demise of the J.R. Ewing character might symbolically represent the death knell of the show..

Mr. Television · 05-01-2013, 07:56 PM

My big problem with the show is that the producers were not fans and don't know the backstory. Whenever an old character comes on he or she doesn't act like you remember them. Like when Afton came back and Bobby lit into her for being a troublemaker. It didn't make sense. Other then her affair with JR which happened during her first season Afton was a good character. She even saved Bobby's life when Katherine shot him and was always trying to get Pam and Bobby back together. It doesn't make sense. And they made Cliff into a monster. He blew up his own daughter and her unborn babies. That's something even JR would never do. The show is somewhat entertaining but it is not the Dallas I remember.

ThomasE · 05-14-2013, 12:38 PM

I am glad to see it come back for another season but I hope they can stick to some of the originality of the original program.

04-30-2013, 04:36 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,075	TNT Renews "Dallas" for 3rd Season *"Dallas" Renewed: TNT Orders Season 3* 4/30/13 TNT has renewed "Dallas" for a third season. Although last season saw the death of Larry Hagman (J.R. Ewing) and struggled in the ratings -- Season 2 averaged 2.6 million viewers -- the network said itw as excited for another season of drama at Ewing Energies. "'Dallas' has built a passionately loyal following with its expertly woven storylines, clever twists and turns, and numerous outstanding performances by a cast that spans generations," Michael Wright, president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM), said in a statement. "Although we said goodbye to Larry Hagman and his iconic character J.R. Ewing this year, 'Dallas' has many more stories left to tell, and the Ewing clan will continue to honor J.R.'s memory by keeping its audience surprised and delighted." http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/0..._3187203.html?

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Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Honestly never thought it would get this far. Without Hagman, it's going to be REALLY rough to keep viewers. They are down to Bobby and Sue Ellen (and maybe Cliff?) of the original cast now. It doesn't bode well, IMO.
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ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	I am glad to see it come back for another season but I hope they can stick to some of the originality of the original program.
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05-01-2013, 02:46 PM	#5
applecherry Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 17, 2005 Posts: 496	Fantastic news for fans of TNT’s Dallas. The cable network announced it has renewed Dallas for a 15-episode third season. Season 3 will kick off in early 2014. "Dallas has built a passionately loyal following with its expertly woven storylines, clever twists and turns, and numerous outstanding performances by a cast that spans generations," said Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). "Although we said goodbye to Larry Hagman and his iconic character J.R. Ewing this year, Dallas has many more stories left to tell, and the Ewing clan will continue to honor J.R.'s memory by keeping its audience surprised and delighted." http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.co...-season-on-tnt

05-01-2013, 07:56 PM	#9
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,133	My big problem with the show is that the producers were not fans and don't know the backstory. Whenever an old character comes on he or she doesn't act like you remember them. Like when Afton came back and Bobby lit into her for being a troublemaker. It didn't make sense. Other then her affair with JR which happened during her first season Afton was a good character. She even saved Bobby's life when Katherine shot him and was always trying to get Pam and Bobby back together. It doesn't make sense. And they made Cliff into a monster. He blew up his own daughter and her unborn babies. That's something even JR would never do. The show is somewhat entertaining but it is not the Dallas I remember.