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The landmark television series depicting the ongoing saga of the oil-rich Ewing clan instantly grabbed viewers and stayed at or near the top of the ratings during its entire 14-year run. Enter a world of big bucks, big hats and big schemes in this collection of all three reunion movies: Dallas: The Early Years, Dallas: JR Returns, Dallas: The War of the Ewings, Dallas Reunion: Return to Southfork, plus all 357 series episodes on 55 DVDs.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Mike Taylor
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Well, the Dallas complete series came today! I was so happy when it came I opened it up to find that the Dallas movies ARE included in the set. The product review only mentioned the series so this was an AWESOME treat. Thanks to Amazon for saving me $20!
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Clavinbot
Format:DVD
It's hard to summarize everything great about Dallas in a small review. Of course it was a massive hit back in the day and it is now scheduled for a revival, which is incredible in and of itself. This though is the original and is truly a masterwork. Created by David Jacobs, it is best described as Romeo and Juliet meets Cain and Abel in Texas, with some of the Godfather thrown in. You have two feuding families, Barnes and Ewing, and a slew of other characters and events really too numerous to mention over the course of the series. The two families are both involved in the Oil and Cattle Business in Texas, and use a bevy of schemes, betrayals, relationships, character flaws, and money to wage war. At the beginning of the story, the Ewings are the rich family, owners of Southfork Ranch and Ewing Oil, while the poor working class Barnes'es represent the other side. From there, and over the course of 14 seasons, the groundwork is laid for the action to fall and character fates to play out in amazing and surprising ways.
At the center of it all is JR Ewing-Larry Hagman broke ground as a TV star by playing a bad man, or at least a very flawed one with some good qualities as well, who was extremely likable. Add to that a memorable supporting cast and you have part of what made the show so great. It was so huge I would be hard-pressed to make a definitive list right here, as I have tried to on my individual season reviews, but there are original stars Patrick Duffy as good brother Bobby, Ken Kercheval as Ewing nemesis Cliff Barnes, Barbara Bel Geddes as Matriarch Miss Ellie, Jim Davis as patriarch Jock, Victoria Principal as Pam Barnes Ewing, Linda Gray as Sue Ellen Ewing, and Steve Kanaly as Ray Krebbs, as well as later additions like Susan Howard as Donna Culver, Audrey Landers as Afton Cooper, Howard Keel as Clayton Farlow, Priscilla Presley as Jenna Wade, Sheree J Wilson as April Stevens, and George Kennedy as Carter McKay among far too many others to list.
Add to it the fact that it told a successful continuing story at night time and revolutionized television in that regard. Finally add in the geniuses behind the scenes-David Jacobs created the show but it mainly belonged to Leonard Katzman, who really made it what it was, with his main right-hand man as writer Arthur Bernard Lewis. Other great writers came and went through the years and left their own mark in their own special way such as Camille Marchetta, David Paulsen, Howard Lakin, Lisa Seidman, and more. There's also the memorable cliffhangers, most notable of course Who Shot JR and Bobby in the shower. Here is a show where an entire year in the middle of the run turns out to be a dream, and I know many hate that but to me it is great, a part of what makes the show such a classic that it contains all these groundbreaking things.
Over the course of it's run one can see it evolve from self-contained episodes to a serialized format where there is a lot of action, to slower paced and more glamorous seasons influenced by Dynasty, and then back to more focused and action-packed serialization again towards the end. Personally I thought all the writers who came in did a great job bringing something new to the table while also keeping the show true to itself-with the possible exception of the dream which mostly had a different creative team and direction, as well as the very last season which was sort of meant to be less lively as a result of it being an ending, and written as such. But for the most part, and even including those two seasonal departures, I find the entire show to be well-done from beginning to end. For me, I was interested and captivated just as much by new characters and additions later on as the original ones. I was glad it got the chance to last so long and try different things.
On the whole I heartily recommend this as well as the TV Movies, which are mostly very good as well, especially the first reunion film JR Returns which is Katzman's final Dallas work and a wonderful swan song for him. That being said I am thrilled Dallas is being revived and very much looking forward to it-I am sure Lenny himself would have been pleased. I have no idea how the new Dallas will turn out exactly as far as quality goes on the whole, but whatever happens, the totality of this original work will always stand as the the epitome of television entertainment as far as I'm concerned.
At the center of it all is JR Ewing-Larry Hagman broke ground as a TV star by playing a bad man, or at least a very flawed one with some good qualities as well, who was extremely likable. Add to that a memorable supporting cast and you have part of what made the show so great. It was so huge I would be hard-pressed to make a definitive list right here, as I have tried to on my individual season reviews, but there are original stars Patrick Duffy as good brother Bobby, Ken Kercheval as Ewing nemesis Cliff Barnes, Barbara Bel Geddes as Matriarch Miss Ellie, Jim Davis as patriarch Jock, Victoria Principal as Pam Barnes Ewing, Linda Gray as Sue Ellen Ewing, and Steve Kanaly as Ray Krebbs, as well as later additions like Susan Howard as Donna Culver, Audrey Landers as Afton Cooper, Howard Keel as Clayton Farlow, Priscilla Presley as Jenna Wade, Sheree J Wilson as April Stevens, and George Kennedy as Carter McKay among far too many others to list.
Add to it the fact that it told a successful continuing story at night time and revolutionized television in that regard. Finally add in the geniuses behind the scenes-David Jacobs created the show but it mainly belonged to Leonard Katzman, who really made it what it was, with his main right-hand man as writer Arthur Bernard Lewis. Other great writers came and went through the years and left their own mark in their own special way such as Camille Marchetta, David Paulsen, Howard Lakin, Lisa Seidman, and more. There's also the memorable cliffhangers, most notable of course Who Shot JR and Bobby in the shower. Here is a show where an entire year in the middle of the run turns out to be a dream, and I know many hate that but to me it is great, a part of what makes the show such a classic that it contains all these groundbreaking things.
Over the course of it's run one can see it evolve from self-contained episodes to a serialized format where there is a lot of action, to slower paced and more glamorous seasons influenced by Dynasty, and then back to more focused and action-packed serialization again towards the end. Personally I thought all the writers who came in did a great job bringing something new to the table while also keeping the show true to itself-with the possible exception of the dream which mostly had a different creative team and direction, as well as the very last season which was sort of meant to be less lively as a result of it being an ending, and written as such. But for the most part, and even including those two seasonal departures, I find the entire show to be well-done from beginning to end. For me, I was interested and captivated just as much by new characters and additions later on as the original ones. I was glad it got the chance to last so long and try different things.
On the whole I heartily recommend this as well as the TV Movies, which are mostly very good as well, especially the first reunion film JR Returns which is Katzman's final Dallas work and a wonderful swan song for him. That being said I am thrilled Dallas is being revived and very much looking forward to it-I am sure Lenny himself would have been pleased. I have no idea how the new Dallas will turn out exactly as far as quality goes on the whole, but whatever happens, the totality of this original work will always stand as the the epitome of television entertainment as far as I'm concerned.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By JoJo
Format:DVD
There will never be another long running series as wonderful as DALLAS. Way back in the days before VCR's, my Friday night activities revolved around watching my beloved DALLAS. Buying the complete 14 season series sure put a crimp in my budget but it was worth it to relive every evil moment of JR's shenanigans. If you're a true fan you won't need to read any recommendations, just go on and BUY it!! Then live on pb&j sandwiches for the next month when the Mastercard bill arrives.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
love it my all time favorite show
I love Dallas it was my guilty pleasure and am so happy to have the whole series and that I can watch it over and over
Published 23 days ago by NURIJE OSMANOVIC
5.0 out of 5 stars
A priced possession of TV History
I could make this review just one sentence that says it all: "It's Dallas!" What could be better for any Dallas freak than having all of the episodes together in one... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sybille C. Denninger
3.0 out of 5 stars
Collection is Great..but
The series is great; however, the discs are very poor. Factory sealed cases when opened have scratches and other defects and while most of the time they can be played--I've had to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Bob
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sentimental Viewer
Enjoyed watching the series from beginning to end. Was dissapointed to find one or two episodes would not play. Overall quality was good. Packaging good.
Published 3 months ago by Purse lover
3.0 out of 5 stars
No contempla Sub títulos en español
Siendo Costa Rica un país que habla español los Sub títulos deben estar en español, no es Portuguez. Esto impide disfrutar completamente el producto.
Published 3 months ago by Gonzalo Delgado
3.0 out of 5 stars
Always check DVDs for scratches
We haven't watched any of the DVDs, but I'm sure they're as great as the original shows and their reruns. I received our set yesterday and am returning them today. Read more
Published 4 months ago by N. M. Prestigiacomo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Purchase - The price was right!
Great show and I am enjoying watching it again. Got the series at a GREAT sale price. I'm a little disappointed because several episodes have had a problem with freezing for... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Patricia McDermott
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dallas Fan
I loved Dallas back in the 70's- 80's.. So when I found the complete Collection and after "JR" passed away.. Read more
Published 4 months ago by TnTigger
5.0 out of 5 stars
dallas
I can remember on Friday nights when my parents would not let me and my brother watch Dallas but we would lay on the floor by our bedroom doors and listen to Dallas. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Laura
2.0 out of 5 stars
MY DALLAS MISTAKE!
My new husband loves the old Dallas shows, so for his birthday I purchased this collection. Everything started off great until season three, the season would jump, freeze, etc... Read more
Published 5 months ago by vickie foster
