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Dallas – 80s TV Series

Dallas is a 80s 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. 

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Cast

Series Run

April 2, 1978 – May 3, 1991

Broadcast History

CBS

Plot

The series originally focused on the marriage of Bobby Ewing and Pamela Barnes, whose families were sworn enemies with each other. 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. When the show ended on May 3, 1991, J.R. was the only character to have appeared in every episode.

More info at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dallas_(1978_TV_series)

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