Comments on: TNT’s ‘Dallas’ season 3 debate: Is it airing on the wrong night?

By: Ryan Michael Healey

Ryan Michael Healey — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:17:00 +0000

In reply to Larry. I could not agree more. With JR gone why on Earth have they not rehired Lucy, Ray and even brought Gary back to Southfork? Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray can't be expected to represent the entire original cast now that Larry Hagman is gone and while they are trying, the "new" cast is not strong enough to carry the show without strong ties to the original show. These actors are not exactly booked and can be signed pretty easily. No idea why they only appear once a season for a wedding or cameo.

By: Ryan Michael Healey

Ryan Michael Healey — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 19:01:00 +0000

TNT hasn’t gotten this right since Season 1. Dallas SHOULD be a “summer series” as it was when it launched. There is little competition, people are looking for something new to watch, etc. That was a key reason Dallas did so well in Season 1. Then, we had Season 2 over a year later air in the winter. If it were not for Larry Hagman dying and bringing a huge amount of attention to the show, many didn’t even know it was back! Now, here we go again… airing it in the winter up against first run shows on he major networks on a MONDAY!? TNT has no one to blame but itself for any ratings issues as the show is very well written and acted. Unless TNT is content with these numbers and is ready for season 4, 5 and 6 if they cancel this show it will be their own fault. The show is a gem being aired foolishly.

By: LouLou

LouLou — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 04:57:00 +0000

I agree 100%. The show has the elements of good tv. However, airing it in the same time slot of major network hits, is setting it up for failure.

By: Larry

Larry — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 22:55:00 +0000

Dallas needs to air on Fridays, but it needs producers and writers who actually know the characters and the history of the show. There needs to be more old character back on as regulars, like Ray, Lucy, Cliff, and Gary. Gary Ewing was the brother that loved Southfork the most. He was to weak to deal with JR and was driven away. He became very strong and a very ruthless businessman while in Knots Landing. It only makes sense that he would be back at Southfork, especially with JR gone. Also, where is Bobby’s son Lucas? He would be a great addition to the show. In addition, finding out that Christopher is really JR’s biological son would have ramifications for everyone. Finally, the producers seem to believe that Ann is the love of Bobby’s life. Any fan of Dallas knows that is Pam. To honor their love story, they should have Bobby find out that Pam was pregnant when she had her accident and later gave birth to a daughter. Cliff also needs to find out he has a son who can assist in the Ewing/Barnes feud which is what Dallas is about.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:01:00 +0000

It needs a different night and more promotions.

By: FFilipek

FFilipek — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 16:11:00 +0000

I do think Monday Nights are very crowed with good tv but Major Crimes seem to do ok there. Dallas is a wonderful show but needs some tweaking for Must See TV. It’s so close to being great. Linda Gray is a powerhouse and should be front and center. The over the top writing needs to be fine tuned for real gripping drama with sharp twists and turns. Don’t just throw a cheap dress at us with a “lewinsky” stain. Dallas is rich with history … use it.

By: Lee Keels

Lee Keels — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:20:00 +0000

In reply to Ed N.. Putting a TV show on a Friday night is a death sentence. People aren't home and they don't watch live television. Hell, I haven't watched a live tv show in probably 5-7 years!

By: Lee Keels

Lee Keels — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:19:00 +0000

In reply to Ed N.. DVD Recorder? How does that even enter into the mix of recording a TV show? What decade are you living in?

By: DallasDivasDerby

DallasDivasDerby — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:57:00 +0000

Framing Dallas’s ratings death spiral on scheduling is overly simplistic. Mondays are tough, for sure, but there are serious issues within the show itself that need to be addressed asap. It’s already lost 30% of the audience it started this season with. Those are viewers chose to watch, but have chosen to not watch it again.

By: Ed N.

Ed N. — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:08:00 +0000

In reply to mikemazzla. Yes, VHS tape. I tape it on old fashioned VHS tape since I have a VCR/DVD player combo and don't have a DVD recorder yet.