I think this was the most emotional episode in the series. The cast saying goodbye to Jim Davis. Those emotions they conveyed were very real. The show was never the same after his passing.
Barbara Bel Geddes never needed the exaggerated finery and over the top costumes to play Miss Ellie as did other actresses both on Dallas and other prime time dramas of the 80's. Her simple house dresses, blouses with slacks night time wear with sensible jewelry conveyed a rural salt of the earth type woman. And that was Miss Ellie. Even at the oil baron's ball she was the picture of underplayed elegance. It was the acting and stagecraft of a master that had us glued every time she appeared on screen. And it is with gratitude for the costumers and producers along with the lady herself who brought that unique character to the screen. I have come to cherish these precious clips @DALLAS70.
@@milesmayhem5440 Ellie and her friends organized an environmental campaign against the Takapa resort project, not realizing Jock was a major shareholder in it. When she informed him and the family, Jock's response was "You what!? .... I am Takapa!."
I loved Jim Davis. He reminded me of my daddy. He didn't take any crap, like my dad, he raised his sons and didn't put up with any nonsense with them like my dad. He was tall and had rusty red skin like my dad. He (Mr. Davis) was cool and fun to watch and imo Dallas was never the same without him Thank you, Jim "Jock" Davis. R.I.P. with Barbara bel Geddes, "Miss Ellie" and Larry Hagman "JR".
He reminded me of my late grandfather. Born in the 1920s, he didn’t take any BS either. Tough as nails. I’ll always remember his big strong hands, where he worked hard his whole life.
UNLESS one lived through the time they were on live, mostly 1978 to 88 or thereabouts then they'll never understand nor get the true gist of just how big and massive DALLAS was in their time. No way! Semper.Fidelis
Jim Davis was PHENOMENAL in the 1950's show, STOREIS OF THE CENTURY!!! our FAVORITE western from the 1950's!!! IF you haven't seen it, you HAVE to watch it! What a handsome man- dark hair, 6' 4" wow, so talented riding those horses!!!! He was SO great! RIP.... Kim & Larry
Wow you could feel the massive chasm this not only put in the show but the characters that worked with him on this great series. Things were never the same when he left and I always considered 1978 to 1981 the golden years for Dallas.
Jim Davis had the essence, those weather-beaten craggy features and that unmistakable lived in voice and drawl. I saw him in so many westerns and shows and he found a home as Jock Ewing, that was what he was born to play. Sad that he died shortly after. Morgan Woodward is the only one that should have replaced Jim, not Howard Keel.
Thanks for the upload !! A very sad time on the show after Jim's death..!! My only question is why did the show wait at least 8 months or so to address his death..?? Jim died in April of 81 The show didn't address it until December of 81 !! ??
At the time, they weren't sure what they wanted to do. It was originally reported in the press that Howard Keel was hired to be a recast Jock, as Jim's health rapidly declined, and it was clear there would be no Season 5 for him. Somewhere along the line, those plans changed. They considered even then, way before the Steve Forrest switcheroo in Season 10, about just recasting the character. But Jim Davis was so beloved, referred to by the cast simply as "Daddy", that Jock would be killed off in a storyline. They didn't make those plans set in stone until mid-Season 5. They were still undecided what they wanted to do when Season 5 started.
I’m so glad they made Howard Keel a separate character. I’ve heard a lot of debate about Steve Forrest. I vacillate on both sides of the argument. I loved Jock & felt his presence throughout the series. I would have loved to have him back. I just don’t see how Steve Forest could have taken authority over the family or business the way Jock did. Could you see him breaking up one of Bobby and JR’s fights or yelling at them when they were out of line the way Jock would? He would forever have been compared with Jim.
@@ed2kou1 in a book on Dallas, HK did reveal that he was hired to play Jock, but said his friendship with Jim was the reason why he turned it down so Clayton was created for him.
There was no replacement for Jim Davis. Howard Keel was good as a stepfather. I have no earthly idea why anyone hired Steve Forrest to impersonate Jock. I don't mean that with disrespect to Forrest's acting abilities, only that his character attempting to play Jock was like an irritating, persistent gnat in the room.
Funny thing, I’m a total Dallas fan, but I always see Major Nelson when I see JR. When Jr was having a beef with Cliff, I used to picture Genie coming out of the bottle, and crossing her arms and nodding her head, and POOF Cliff was gone from the scene. It would have been hilarious if they did that just once ! 😊
Strange how they didn't quite kill off Jock even though Jim Davis had died. He was presumed dead after a helicopter crash. But Bobby was killed off definitively despite the fact that Patrick Duffy was to return.
Jim Davis had been an actor in many Westerns over the years, yet Dallas was the show that made him an incredible star. He was indeed Jock Ewing, head of the Ewing Oil Empire, and head of his family. Dallas is one of my absolute favor shows of all time. It was so apart of my life that as teens me anf my friends bought cowboys hats and wore them proudly!
Jock was the embodiment of strength and grit. I'd like to think Jim Davis infused a lot his own magnetic virile energy into the role. You couldn't take your eyes off of him no matter who he shared the screen with. As many have already said the show the was never the same after his passing.🕊
En Dinastia o Los Colbys el patriarca era el protagonista,por ejemplo Jock Ewing estaba retirado,pero Blake Carrington o Jason Colby estaban en activo dirigiendo negocios.
I am aware Jock Ewing was merely a fictional character but No one could have been called to play this role but Jim Davis. The perfect fit. The quentisenntial COWBOY from head to toe. Physical attributes that added to the entire character in which he was chosen to play.
I have never seen a full episode of Dallas, just some clips here and there here on you tube. That scene of J.R. saying his own silent goodbye to his daddy, is stunning. I didn't realize the depth of Larry Hagman as an actor. I was a full-on fan of Dynasty, back in the day. Dallas didn't interest me at all. There was some terrific acting, though.
Larry Hagman was a great actor. I remember he was what made I Dream of Jeannie so funny and to go from that to someone like J.R. was pretty incredible. He was as good at comedy as he was drama. In fact he so versatile, that sometimes would sneak in little comical scenes for J.R., only Hagman could have you hating him one moment, and chuckling the next. There was an episode of Knots Landing where J.R. came for a visit and as he tries to make a toast he keeps getting interrupted by the neighbor's children, it was a funny scene.
Tracey Gates Hello good morning to you Guys in Dallas the famous TV series ever in the World 🌎 but I iove Dallas it's a brilliant its hard to believe that Jim Davies is a fantastic Actor in the American TV series ever. I iove everything about Dallas it's just hard to believe that Larry Hangman who plays J R Ewing that you are not here anymore on Earth even in Dallas iove from Wales UK 🏴🏴🏴🏴😇😇🌍💻🐎🐴
I'm retired from Warner Bros and had the distinct honor of touring your Land Rover factory in the West Midlands in Solihull back in 1988. Beautiful country and the folks were very kind. 🐾🐕🐶
