Dallas
J. R. Ewing, a Texas oil baron, uses manipulation and blackmail to achieve his goals, both personal and professional. He frequently clashes with his brother Bobby, his arch-enemy Cliff Barnes and his long-suffering wife Sue Ellen.
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"Dallas was and still is a TV phenomenon. It took the model of the tired old American soap and turned it into something fresh, fascinating and compelling watched by millions of people around the world. It used for the first time the device of the cliffhanger at the end of the season to keep people coming back for more. Personally I believe the 1981-1984 central seasons were its high point with the titanic struggle between JR and Bobby for control of Ewing Oil plus other strong story lines. What was the secret of its success and longevity? I believe this is down to 3 factors. 1. The story line..."
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Originally, the show was intended as a starring vehicle for Victoria Principal, due to the fact that Pam would act as a buffer between the Ewings and the Barneses. J.R. was intended to be more of a supporting character. However, the producers were so impressed by Larry Hagman's portrayal of the immoral J.R., that he soon became the show's main character. Victoria stayed the hero though, and pretty soon it become angel Pam vs. Devil JR.
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J. R. Ewing, a Texas oil baron, uses manipulation and blackmail to achieve his goals, both personal and professional. He frequently clashes with his brother Bobby, his arch-enemy Cliff Barnes and his long-suffering wife Sue Ellen.