Dallas
American prime time soap opera (1978–1991)
The world's first mega-soap, and one of the most popular ever produced, Dallas had it all. Beautiful women, expensive cars, and men playing Monopoly with real buildings. Famous for one of the best cliffhangers in TV history, as the world asked "Who shot J.R.?" A slow-burner to begin with, Dallas hit its stride in the 2nd season, with long storylines and expert character development. Dallas ruled the airwaves in the 1980's.
Cast ages at the series premiere (April 2, 1978)
- Larry Hagman, as J.R. Ewing: 46
- Ken Kercheval, as Cliff Barnes: 42
- Patrick Duffy, as Bobby Ewing: 29
- Barbara Bel Geddes, as Miss Ellie Ewing: 55
- Donna Reed, as Miss Ellie Ewing: 57
- Linda Gray, as Sue Ellen Ewing: 37
- Steve Kanaly, as Ray Krebbs: 32
- Howard Keel, as Clayton Farlow: 58
- Victoria Principal, as Pam Ewing: 28
- Charlene Tilton, as Lucy Ewing: 19
- Susan Howard, as Donna Culver: 34
- Priscilla Presley, as Jenna Wade: 32
- Jim Davis, as Jock Ewing: 68
- Sheree J. Wilson, as April Stevens: 19
- Dack Rambo, as Jack Ewing: 36
- George Kennedy, as Carter McKay: 53
- Cathy Podewell, as Cally Harper: 14
- Kimberly Foster, as Michelle Stevens: 16
- Sasha Mitchell, as James Richard Beaumont: 10
- Barbara Stock, as Liz Adams: 21
- Lesley-Anne Down, as Stephanie Rogers: 24
- Jack Scalia, as Nicholas Pearce: 27