His land was in thousand-acre parcels all over the state, and years later his investments paid off handsomely. I understand why. 13+ The Ewing family races to find out who has kidnapped John Ross. "Christopher really steps up as sort of a support system and the caretaker in the family. Why would he then pick him up in the nursery for the first time? It was even worth it to take old man Southworth's constant haranguing about the ruination of Texas by oilmen. John Ross "J.R." Ewing Jr is a fictional character and the central antagonist in Dallas, appearing as a major antagonist and anti-villain in both the original series and it's revival adaptation respectively. 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They still remember their millionaire boss, with his bare hands, fighting the devastating fire there in 1960, And perhaps, in a way Jock would not have liked, he will also be remem-bered by the terms of the will he left, the cause of feud after feud within the family over the control and activities of Ewing Oil. Cliff claiming to be the father doesnt imply that he actually could be he could be just trying to stir up trouble and make headlines. The storyline was certainly loaded with suspense where the question of John Rosss true paternity is dragged out almost towards the end, and highlighted the existing tensions between Sue Ellen and J.R. Jock left many things behind him as remembrances. A plan took shape in Jock's mind. It is possible that a car bomb was planted on the orders of Elena's lover Nicolas Trevio, but the cliffhanger was never resolved. Bobby's wife, Pamela, is thrilled they finally have a child to adopt. I think in the past that was possibly the problem with Bobby; is that he always seemed to be a step behind. Original Main Cast J.R. Ewing Bobby Ewing Cliff Barnes Pam Ewing Sue Ellen Ewing Jock Ewing Miss Ellie Lucy Ewing Later Additions Clayton Farlow Afton Cooper Cally Harper Ewing Mandy Winger Important Recurring Characters Gary Ewing Valene Ewing Kristin Sheppard Katherine Wentworth Peter Richards Sly Lovegren Revival Characters John Ross Ewing III What neither of them knew at the time was that Margaret Hunter had returned to Texas carrying Jock's child. Cliff is falsely convicted of J.R.'s murder. Christopher runs away looking to start over, "lick his wounds," and discover who he is. In May 1987, Christopher is devastated when he accidentally overhears a conversation between Miss Ellie and Clayton about him being adopted. Is probably best known for her role as Kristin Shepard (Sue Ellen Ewing's scheming sister) in the television series Dallas from 1979 to 1981. Shortly thereafter, he happened to see a young woman named Eleanor Southworth. On the night of one of Miss Ellies charity dinners, the results come in and prove J.R. is, in fact, the father. The temporary Ewing home was under attack nearly every night by men in search of food, of money. Jock knew that Southfork was Ellie's lifeblood and so, for her sake, he continued to pour money into it. The storyline involving Jock's death was necessitated by the death of actor Jim Davis. Jock came to heavily rely on J.R. in the management of Ewing Oil giving J.R. "the fever for big business" but "never taught him when to stop". . [11], "I approach the character with a sense of great abandonment. I like how Miss Texas comments to J.R. at another juncture when they chat about him being the dad & it was he who got her pregnant & not Cliff Barnes. John Ross is devastated by his father's death and vows revenge against the person responsible. Jock placed Amanda in the care of a hospital in Dallas and himself lived right out on the fields. Of his alter ego, in addition to maintaining his smarts, Metcalfe said Christopher should be "a step ahead. Wes arrived at the barbecue where upon he went to meet with Miss Ellie played by Barbara Bel Geddes. The infant is then kidnapped by the grieving mother Priscilla Duncan, but is eventually returned. Among the new additions to the cast are Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren), Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth), Ray Wise (Blair Sullivan), Phyllis Flax (Mrs. A brief glance could have been really powerful. Not even when Ewing #1 came in had he felt this way. Upon returning to the United States, Jock and Miss Ellie arrived in Washington, D.C., where they were met by the U.S. State Department with a request for Jock to lead the development of the oil industry in Venezuela. Katz started his career as a child actor at the age of 7 and worked in the entertainment industry until 26 when he announced his retirement from his career. Cast: Barbara Bel Geddes (Miss Ellie Ewing), Mary Crosby (Kristin Shepard), Jim Davis (Jock Ewing), Martina Deignan (Deborah Johns), Patrick Duffy (Bobby Ewing), Fern Fitzgerald (Marilee Stone), Linda Gray (Sue Ellen Ewing), Stanley Grover (Dr. Jock wrestled with his conscienceand also his good sense, which told him not to tangle with Barnes one more timebut when he saw Ellie again, he was filled with an elation and passion that he could not contain. When the Colorado doctors told Jock that Amanda's condition was permanent, with no hope of any mental recovery, Jock sadly got a divorce in Dallas in 1930. In his final scene (the final scene of the series) he asks Bum to find his sister who he had only just found out about earlier in the episode from a secret file from Emma. John Ross ends up victorious when he aligns withJudith Ryland, who replaces Bobby as the new Texas Railroad Commissioner, meaning John Ross can complete his Arctic leases deal. John Ross then hangs up, pours himself a glass of J.R.'s trademark bourbon, before smiling with the scene cutting to black and J.R.'s laugh echoing in the background to end the series. The character was portrayed by Larry Hagman from the series premiere in 1978 until his death in late 2012, and Hagman was the only actor who appeared in all 357 episodes of the original series. Amanda became terrified of leaving the house and barricaded herself in when Jock wasn't there. Just after J.R. tells his son he's proud of him, he is shot and killed. Cliff attempts to sue for paternal rights, but DNA test later proves J.R. is in fact his father. After narrowly escaping a fire, John Ross becomes withdrawn, and Sue Ellen takes him to child psychologist Dr. Suzanne Lacey against J.R.'s wishes. But Sam had an idea . Additionally, although the evidence presented by Bobby was only hearsay there was actually no concrete evidence to disprove that he was actually Jock. The character was portrayed by Larry Hagman from the series premiere in 1978 until his death in late 2012, and Hagman was the only actor who appeared in all 356 episodes of the original series. Their relationship falls apart when Pamela's schemes are revealed. Additionally, hundreds of guest actors portrayed supporting characters, this list includes the most noteworthy among them. Willard "Digger" Barnes was the alcoholic father of Cliff Barnes, and the nemesis to Jock Ewing and his son J.R. Ewing. Kristin returns to Dallas claiming Christopher is J.R.'s son and tries to extort money from him. Sue Ellen herself was pretty sure Cliff was the father of John Ross, though she and JR did have sex one night around the time the baby was conceived. She gives birth to Farraday's son on August 18, 1981. John Ross is officially named by his grandfatherJock. While flying back from Venezuela to Texas, the helicopter Jock was in collided with a small plane and crashed into a lake. In 1948, Amos Krebbs left Margaret Hunter, leaving her to raise Ray as a single parent. [6] Due to the character being so young in the original series, Metcalfe comes up with a lot of Christopher's backstory himself. As wells 2, 3, 4, and 5 came in, Jock soon found himself with new partners, each with a paper that showed he had won Digger's and Jason's interests in the well. The infant is then kidnapped by the grieving mother Priscilla Duncan, but is eventually returned. Amanda had suffered a mental breakdown shortly after she and Jock were married and Jock put her in a mental hospital. [4], Last edited on 15 February 2023, at 18:25, "Keck's Exclusives: Dallas' Next Generation", "Linda Gray Saddles Up For 'Dallas' Return", "Jesse Metcalfe, Julie Gonzalo Join Dallas Reboot", "Dallas Q&A: Jesse Metcalfe On Christopher Ewing", "Review: Dallas Revived Amid a Prime-Time Soap Comeback", "Critique: 'Knots Landing' Episode 59 'New Beginnings', "Jesse Metcalfe Spills The Beans About The TV Return Of Dallas", "Kiefer Sutherland and Jennifer Love Hewitt Not Joining New "Dallas", "Who Will Play Pam & Bobby's Son On TNT's 'Dallas'? [6], In 1989, Christopher and John Ross discuss J.R.'s new wife, Cally, and conclude that they've done all right despite not having their mothers around; they also agree that all women cause trouble. Not since he was a child had Jock been able to pursue the interests that he adored: hunting and fishing. She was the daughter of the most distinguished rancher in the territory, Aaron Southworth, who made no secret whatsoever of his opinion of oilmen: He hated them. Then nothing could stop him; no geological barring outfox him. And the youngest, Bobby whom Jock unabashedly spoiledwas taken with both ranching and Ewing Oil. He attempts to nullify Miss Ellie's will on the basis of her diminished mental capacity after Jock's death. He once said to Bobby, Im not trying to influence you, Im tellin you what I want you to do. Jock Ewing was a man who knew what was right, knew how to handle people, and tried to pass his wisdom on to his sons. He eventually clicks that J.R. had been suppling the money all along to finance his political campaign, but refutes the suggestion that Alan Beam had a hand in money laundering. Worried, Jock urged her to return to her family until he could find a proper home, but she persisted, saying that her place was with him. Allison Jones (one-night stand) Miss Ellie said of her husband: Although dead, Jock's legacy continues to carry on within the Ewing family as he is mentioned several times by J.R. and Bobby. There was trouble in the marriage from the start, stemming from Amanda's rather nervous nature. In the long run, Digger's drinking and undependability made Miss Ellie see that Digger would never change and that Digger was not the type of man to marry, and she left Digger for Jock. It is also interesting to note that Wes disappeared after meeting with Jeremy Wendell, who was interested in acquiring Ewing Oil, and who told Wes that he did not care if he was Jock or not, as he was only concerned about defrauding the Ewings. Wes then claimed to be Jock Ewing, and that he had survived the helicopter accident, which necessitated plastic surgery and rehab in a South American hospital. Free with ads on Freevee . [9] Joshua Harris then stepped into the role on September 27, 1985, in the episode "The Family Ewing." In the final episode of the series in 2014, a man who appeared to be Christopher (but only seen from the back) was seen getting into a car that then exploded moments later. Digger stayed on a murderous bender for a number of days, during which he firmly planted in his head and his heart that Jock Ewing had cheated him and that one day he would settle the score. While riding in a train boxcar, Jock met Willard "Digger" Barnes and the two became friends. Christopher does his best to emulate his adoptive father's noble ways and the Ewing family name. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. It was a rare privilege. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941, Jock enlisted in the Army Air Corps and, as a colonel, was stationed overseas. She also made another guest appearance in . The infant is then kidnapped by the grieving mother Priscilla Duncan, but is eventually returned. Christopher is trying to find his place in the Ewing family hierarchy, and live up to his father--which is a tall order, because Bobby is so well respected. But, in the end, Jock was cleared. (LogOut/ It was the happiest moment of his life. Christopher also harbors resentment for his adoptive mother who has been gone for years, believing she abandoned him. The Ewings rally back with some scheming of their own. Jock, Digger, and Jason all became wildcatters and began drilling their own fields. They later returned to save the families who sheltered them. Youre so right, Destinee. Metcalfe originally auditioned for the role of John Ross, which was instead awarded to Josh Henderson. Digger screamed at him, railed, shrieking that he had found out what a crook jock wasthat he had put his own name on the lease as sole owner. - Jock to Bobby. Kristin Marie Shepard [1] is a fictional character on the American television series Dallas, played by Mary Crosby (1979-1981) and, briefly, by Colleen Camp (1979). He tells Sue Ellen and Bobby this before proclaiming that he is not just like his father - he's worse. Ellie had blamed Jock for driving Gary away from the ranch, away from her, in the past. His whole attitude frustrated Jock. Jock was an extremely bright young man and he concentrated on, developing expertise in the methods of extracting oil from the once it was located. When Jock got back to Southfork that night, Aaron handed him the estimates of how much it was going to cost to replenish the cattle. 46min. Looking at the man's lowered head, seeing Ellie's pained expression at her father's pride lying so vulnerably on the table, Jock just smiled and slapped Aaron on the back, assuring him that it was no problem. Ellie returned to Southfork alone, while Jock attend conferences in Washington. At J.R.'s will reading, John Ross receives half of J.R.'s mineral rights, with the other half going to Sue Ellen. When Jock first heard it. The continuation series opens with Christopher's wedding to Rebecca Sutter. However, they quickly reconciled and went on a second honeymoon to Paris. The series depicted the family's eldest son J.R. and his two brothers' shady tactics for acquiring power. John Ross is officially named by his grandfather Jock. The role was originated by two unknown infant actors on the December 11, 1981 episode. However, he successfully completed his assignment, and a jubilant Ewing family expected him to return to Dallas in time for the 1981 Ewing Barbecue. John Ross "Jock" Ewing Sr. (1909-1982) is a fictional character in the American television series Dallas created by David Jacobs. He was the man who single-handedly made Ewing Oil the largest independent oil company in Dallas. His parents comfort him and explain their reasons for not initially telling him the truth. However, the rumor was quickly proven to be false. He sees that John Ross is being hit really hard by the loss of his father," Metcalfe said. J.R. and John Ross had joined the impromptu snow carnival and watching J.R. trying to stay vertical in his cowboy boots as John Ross got the better of him in a snowball fight was extremely amusing. Linda whispers to Marilee (Honey, the Ewings have nerves of steel.), while Miss Ellie imparts a little family wisdom to Lucy (No ones ever made a Ewing back down yet. She then married Jeff, who fathered a prematurely-born Christopher. "March 1stToday I got a court order to have Jonas committed to Signal Mountain Sanatorium and had myself appointed custodian of his estate. Cliff, seeing yet another chance to humiliate J.R., concurs and lets the story go to press. He was a powerful oil tycoon in Dallas, Texas, with a ruthless and manipulative streak throughout the course of his story arc in the serial. That day, hat in hand, looking up to the Lord and thanking him, Jock experienced a happiness he had never known before. The news was not good. J.R. manages to gain the deed to Southfork through a deal with a Venezuelan cartel led by Vicente Cano. (Rory John) Koopmans, President, Ewing Oil Co. Ltd.-Canada, Dallas Extra: Your Guide to Politics, Ewing Style Dallas Decoder, The Best & Worst of Dallas: Season 3 Dallas Decoder, Critique: Dallas Episode 79 Gone But Not Forgotten Dallas Decoder, The Dal-List: 15 Great Dallas Scenes Featuring Larry Hagman Dallas Decoder, Critique: Dallas Episode 100 Blackmail Dallas Decoder, The Dal-List: Dallass 35 Greatest Moments (So Far) Dallas Decoder, Who Killed J.R.? For every new millionaire, there were hundreds of broken and angry men milling about, up tono good. Yes, the Southfork Ranch was saved by Jock's money, set Jock secretly was forced to find a way to make up the enormous financial drain fast, before he lost hold of his assets. Jonas killed himself today. [13][14] Metcalfe's casting was confirmed two days later. Cliff is the son of Willard "Digger" Barnes and Rebecca Barnes, the brother of Pamela Barnes Ewing, and half-brother of Katherine Wentworth. That seems like a lot for the audience to swallow. Christopher takes out his anger by throwing darts at a picture of John Ross. Then came the shocking news: the helicopter that was to have taken Jock to the South American airport had been caught in a storm and was reported lost. Anyway, now he'll be a rich man despite himself. If Digger and Jason wanted to drink themselves into oblivion, then fine, but not as his partners. Christopher Ewing is a fictional character from the American prime time drama series Dallas and the continuation series. As if rewarding Jock, Miss Ellie gave him the most precious gift imaginable: a healthy, robust son named (John Ross Ewing, Jr. Jock was on cloud nine over this child, as was Aaron. He was like Southworth, bitterly opposed to the oil industry. (Paternity Suit) [], [] a clever touch, Dallas underlines J.R.s favoritism by evoking the third-season classic Paternity Suit. In that episode, J.R. receives the blood test results that prove hes John Rosss father and [], [] J.R. becomes a daddy. The fields were all he had, and he had to strike oil, he had to have money to send Amanda to a private hospital in Colorado where, in the doctors' opinion, lay the only remote chance of her recovery. John Ross, the son of J.R. and Sue Ellen Ewing, recently landed in prison. John Ross was played by Omri Katz for much of the original series. who mentions that he believes John Ross Ewing III is actually Cliff's baby. [12] Metcalfe had some reservations about taking the role on the remake of such an iconic show, fearing it might not succeed. However, Bobby was often emotional, short-tempered and lacked the intelligence, drive, and focus to succeed in the oil business preferring football, women, ranching and enjoying the social benefits of being a Ewing, which was earned by the hard work of Jock and J.R. During her pregnancy, Sue Ellen drinks heavily, forcing J.R. to have her committed to sanitarium. Paternity Suit is available on DVD and at Amazon.com and iTunes. September 27, 1979. When Sue Ellen later rekindles her romance with Dusty Farlow, John Ross goes to live with them at the Southern Cross Ranch inSan Angelo, much to J.R.'s dismay. But the audience can see that he has a bit of a playful side as well. He took the leases on the new site in his name only, so Jason and Digger couldn't lose their shares if they tried. What I would have liked to see, of course, is then a subsequent (even for a few seconds) moment between Sue Ellen and J.R. He also left a legend with a group of men at the Colverton oil field. [1] Background James Beaumont was J.R. Ewing 's son from his affair with Vanessa Beaumont in Vienna; he was born in 1967. Between the Lines and Behind the Scenes of "Dallas". Watch the episode and share your comments below. It was more a silent pact of trust of one generation with the next. When Ewing #6 came inthe biggest strike yetJock returned from town to the site to find two drunk, violent men with a menacing look in their eyes. Theres also Miss Ellies [], [] impossible to watch this scene and not be reminded of the third-season episode Paternity Suit, when J.R. walks into the nursery and picks up John Ross for the first time. Two years later Miss Ellie presented Jock with a second son, Garrison, and Jock smiled even more broadly, envisioning the expanding executive offices of Ewing Oil. By then, Ray had told Wes that his presence was causing a lot of trouble to the family, just before Wes went to see Miss Ellie. He faces the consequences for his actions in season 3 when Pamela finds out about his affair with Emma. Christopher is born to Kristin Shepard and Jeff Farraday in Los Angeles, California.
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