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    They're baaaack!

    Dallas Redux: The Ewings are back to backstabbing ways in reboot of classic TVseries

    Joe Leydon
    Jun 13, 2012 | 6:00 am
    • The cast of the new Dallas
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    • Josh Henderson and Linda Gray in the new series of Dallas
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    It happens in the best, and worst, of families: The conflicts and confrontations that polarize one generation can similarly divide the next. Just look at the Ewings of Dallas. More than 20 years after the conclusion of the phenomenally popular prime-time soap opera brought a quietus to the seemingly endless internecine war between brothers Bobby and J.R., the sons of those iconic TV characters are resuming the feuding for a series reboot.

    The new Dallas, which kicks off a 10-episode run Wednesday night at 8 on the TNT cable network, finds Bobby Ewing (once again played by Patrick Duffy) alive and well – though perhaps not for long – and determined to keep Southfolk, the beloved family ranch, unblemished by oil rigs. In this, he is enthusiastically supported by his adopted son, Christopher (Jesse Metcalfe, returning to Big D after a stint in the filmed-in-Dallas Chase TV drama and as the gardner who has an affair with Eva Longoria in the first season of Desperate Housewives), who’s eager to involve the Ewing clan in a “clean” energy business.

     

      In an instant-classic scene that calls to mind all those revivals of Frankenstein’s monster throughout Universal horror movies of the 1930s and ‘40s, J.R. opens his eyes, cocks his bushy brows, and drawls encouraging words to his boy.

      But John Ross (another Desperate Housewives vet Josh Henderson), the ambitious offspring of J.R. and Sue Ellen Ewing, has other ideas. And he’s gone so far as to employ Christopher’s beautiful ex-fiancé, Elena (Jordana Brewster of the Fast and Furious franchise), in a scheme to drill for crude on a long-neglected corner of Southfolk.

    During the opening moments of the reboot’s premiere episode, John Ross and Elena do indeed find there’s enough black gold to fill billions of barrels lying beneath the surface of their exploration site. But Bobby isn’t impressed. Indeed, the discovery makes him all the more determined to sell Southfolk to a conservatory, to guarantee the land always will remain in a pristine state.

    Driven to desperate measures, John Ross seeks advice from J.R. — who’s again played, of course, by Larry Hagman — to wrest control of the Ewing family legacy. At first, their conversation is a trifle one-sided, since J.R. is virtually catatonic due to debilitating depression. But once he hears of Bobby’s plans — and his son’s schemes — J.R. makes a remarkably sudden recovery: In an instant-classic scene that calls to mind all those revivals of Frankenstein’s monster throughout Universal horror movies of the 1930s and ‘40s, J.R. opens his eyes, cocks his bushy brows, and drawls encouraging words to his boy.

    It seems altogether appropriate that Henderson, the hunky young actor cast as J.R. Ewing’s heir, actually is a Dallas native. And it is nothing short of delightful that John Ross’ mom is portrayed by the lovely and talented Linda Gray, who assured herself a place of honor in TV history by memorably playing Sue Ellen Ewing during the 14 seasons that the original Dallas ruled the airwaves.

    To promote the new Dallas series, Gray and Henderson have been visiting various cities and hosting previews of the premiere episode. We caught up with them a few days ago when they popped into H-Town to spread the news: Yes, the Ewings are at it again.

     CultureMap: OK, I can’t pretend that I was a religiously faithful viewer of Dallas back in the day. But I did watch the show pretty frequently. And I must say, the one thing I’ve always wanted to ask is, “Why did a hottie like Sue Ellen stay married to a son of a bitch like J.R. as long as she did?”

     Linda Gray: [Laughs] Great question. Well, because you didn’t watch all of the shows – which I’ll forgive you for, I suppose…

     CM: [Meekly] Thank you.

     LG: I will tell you that I asked myself that same question: “Why did she marry this guy?”

     CM: Twice! She married him twice!

     LG: That’s right. She’s not terribly bright. Well, like I say, I asked myself that question and then I asked the producers. And to make a long story short, they brought in [Martha Scott] to play my mother, so we could find out why Sue Ellen married J.R. Ewing. Because I figured that if I’m asking that question as an actor, the audience would, too.

     

      "How in the world those two ever stayed together is beyond me. Other than the chemistry that Larry and I had together – I think that’s all that held them together."

      And we found out that Sue Ellen’s mom trained her to marry the richest man in Texas. That was her upbringing: “Go out, darling, and marry the richest man in Texas.” Now J.R. Ewing wanted what they call arm candy – somebody pretty to be on his arm. So he went after Miss Texas. And Sue Ellen was an ex-Miss Texas. So it’s that simple: He went after the looks, she went after the money.

    How in the world those two ever stayed together is beyond me. Other than the chemistry that Larry and I had together – I think that’s all that held them together. In a normal world, those two characters would never be together.

     CM: Josh, how do you think John Ross views his father?

     Josh Henderson: I think that he has issues with his father – and with his mother. But at the end of the day, I think he grew up as a wide-eyed kid watching his dad do business – and kind of falling in love with the idea of what he would do in the oil game, and hopefully demanding respect from his peers, and being powerful and rich.

    Even though he doesn’t always get along with his father – or, obviously, have the best relationship with him – he respects who J.R. is, and was, and how he would do business, whether other people would say it was a good way to do business or not. Deep down, I think he really wants to impress his father. And he wants to live up to what J.R. always believed John Ross would become.

    This is a big deal for him. And he almost wants to one-up his father – even if he doesn’t know whether that’s possible.

     CM: Back in the original Dallas, it was a pretty audacious move – for Sue Ellen and for the show’s creators – when she produced a movie very obviously based on her life with J.R., and then threatened to release it, and make him a laughing stock, if he ever crossed her again. Has she ever screened the flick for John Ross?

     LG: No.

     CM: Would you say that John Ross is very much his father’s son?

     JH: [To LG] Well, how old was I when you took me away from him?

     LG: [To JH] Maybe nine, or something like that.

     

    " But the most important thing for me is, my memaw was one of the most incredible women I ever knew. And her favorite show was Dallas. So right on Day One, my mom called me and said, “Just think how proud your memaw would be.” 

     JH: Well, he has a lot of built-up stuff inside. And I think the audience is going to quickly realize that, in the first episode, him going to J.R. and talking to him, that’s difficult for him. But is it all part of a master plan?

    There are many things I love about John Ross. But Number One is, he’s passionate about what he believes in, which is the oil business, and the Ewing legacy. That’s what drives him. And he doesn’t want anyone to get in the way of that. And if someone does, even if it’s not an enemy, he’ll try and use that person as a chess piece.

    John Ross is just a ton of fun to play. And I hope I can keep the audience guessing about his motives. But I also hope that, at some point, they can see that he has heart. And that he’s not just a terrible bastard.

     CM: Did you and Linda get a chance to hang out and talk much before shooting began, so you could figure out the particulars of the mother-son relationship?

     JH: Actually, no. I met Linda for the first time at Larry Hagman’s house. He threw a kind of “Congratulations, here we go” party where we could all meet each other. And it was a little intimidating, because they’re the legacy that is Dallas. And for us coming in – we were just hoping that they’d like us, and believed that we were good for the roles. So, I admit, I was a little nervous when I got there. But from Day One, it was like hugs and kisses. We felt like it was all real. And that gave me the confidence to at least trust that they were OK with us being here. We were immediately embraced by the original three – Linda, Larry and Patrick Duffy — what I call The Legendary Three.

     CM: Linda, do you think Sue Ellen ever will give John Ross a looksee at that movie of hers?

    LG: [Laughs] You know, people always assume that we know a lot more than we know. But the truth is, actors rarely know what’s going to happen. And I think that’s lovely – that’s part of the surprise that enables you to keep it spontaneous and fresh. Because if you know things too far in advance – like, let’s say that I knew that, in Season Three, the movie would be revealed – it kind of does something to your head. Actors have a way -- sometimes with just a look – of giving things away. So I think it’s better that none of that gets revealed to us too soon.

     CM: Josh, what was the reaction of your family and friends when they heard you were cast in a Dallas reboot?

     JH: It was a really big deal. I have a lot of family spread out all over Texas, in little towns and in Dallas. And the thing is, I don’t think people could figure out at first what we were doing. People would ask me, “Are you re-doing Dallas?” It’s only now, after seeing all the stuff that’s been in the media, that people are beginning to realize that this is a continuation, not [a remake]. And now that we’re getting closer to the premiere, I’m hearing from a lot of people that I didn’t know that I was related to. [Laughs] But, hey, that’s totally fine. My family is, I guess, very big.

    And I’m also hearing from a lot of high school friends, middle school friends. What’s crazy about the world we’re living in now is, anyone can get ahold of you. You’re just one click of the button away on Facebook and Twitter.

    But the most important thing for me is, my memaw was one of the most incredible women I ever knew. And her favorite show was Dallas. So right on Day One, my mom called me and said, “Just think how proud your memaw would be.” So it’s a really big deal for my family. And I truly feel blessed. I’m proud to represent Dallas as a home-town kid.

    And it’s an absolute honor to be playing John Ross. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought, “OK, I’m gonna move back to Dallas ten years after I left, and be playing J. R. and Sue Ellen’s son.

     CM: Have you encountered any negative reaction to the new Dallas yet?

     JH: Occasionally, I’ll run into someone who’ll ask, “Why are you trying to re-do the best thing ever?” And my response is, “If it was the best thing ever, why not continue it?” Because that’s what we’re doing.

    You’re going to get skeptics, I totally understand that. All I can do is welcome them to watch the first episode, and then tell me what they think. Because I believe in this so much.

     CM: The ironic thing is, you could make a strong case that the original Dallas kinda-sorta rehabilitated the city’s image in the eyes of the world. If you’re of a certain age, you can remember a time in the 1960s and ‘70s when, if you simply said the word “Dallas” anywhere, the first thing people thought was “Kennedy assassination.”

     LG: It changed from a negative to a positive globally. Which was a delight for us. Because they did have the onus of the assassination there. I remember clearly in 1978 going with the wardrobe lady to Neiman-Marcus, in the lingerie department, picking out a little black teddy for Sue Ellen to wear for J.R. And the sales clerk asked, “What are you doing here?” And I said, “We’re filming a new series called Dallas.” And she folded her arms, and she said, “Oh. Are you going to make us look worse than we already look with the assassination?”

    And I was really taken aback. I finally said, “No ma’am. It’s just entertainment. Nothing negative.” But she was very, very uppity about it. And that was really a shock to me, that she thought we were going to do something that would make the city look terrible.

    Instead, we turned everybody in Texas into, like, great big global heroes.

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    Here are the 15 best things to do in Houston this 4th of July weekend

    Craig D. Lindsey
    Jul 2, 2025 | 6:30 pm
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    The city has revealed the performers for its July 4 celebration.

    The 4th of July lands on a Friday this year, which means things will get especially patriotic this weekend.

    We’ve already listed all the fireworks celebrations and restaurant specials that’ll be popping off on Friday. (Don’t forget about the screenings of Independence Day at River Oaks Theatre, Rooftop Cinema Club and Marriott Marquis Houston.) But there are also other must-see events happening this weekend, including a LEGO convention, the second anniversary of a Third Ward eatery, the return of a Stanley Kubrick classic, and an outlaw music festival featuring Willie Freakin’ Nelson and Bob Freakin’ Dylan!

    Thursday, July 3

    Brick Rodeo
    Brick Rodeo is a family-friendly event that features hundreds of custom models and displays made from LEGO bricks. Creators from Texas and around the country will be available to talk about their creations. Fans who want to display their own creations, attend workshops, and participate in all the activities should purchase an All Access Pass. Families and individuals who want to spend a day viewing incredible custom creations, talking with builders, and shopping with vendors should purchase a public exhibition ticket. 9 am (8:30 am Friday-Sunday).

    City Place presents Young Audiences of Houston: Painting with Watercolor Pencils Art Workshop
    This free art workshop, hosted by Young Audiences of Houston teaching artist Judy Malone Stein, transforms City Place’s central waterfront plaza into a classical art studio with easels and other essential supplies. Participants are introduced to the medium of watercolor pencils and will learn basic color theory which includes the color wheel and primary and secondary colors, along with complimentary colors. They will also focus on creating compositions, using traditional visions (portraits, landscapes, still life) as their subject matter. 9:30 am.

    Improv Houston presents Dustin Ross
    Dustin Ross is a NAACP Image Award-winning host, writer, and producer. Fans of The Read podcast may know him as a longtime guest/friend to the show. These days, you can hear him on two pods: The Friend Zone, with co-hosts Hey Fran Hey and Assante; and Holding Court, with Eboni K. Williams. He has also hosted seasons of Bet on Black, REVOLT TV’s competition series, Bet On Black. As an on-air contributor, Ross has appeared on multiple platforms, including MTV, BET, Bravo TV, HBO, FUSE TV, GLAAD, Fox Soul, and more. 7:30 pm.

    Friday, July 4

    Freedom Over Texas
    With an average of 50,000 people in attendance, Freedom Over Texas has become Houston’s annual, signature July 4th celebration. The live, televised event will feature local, regional, and national entertainment, headlined by Ashley McBryde and Lee Brice, and will be capped off with a musically choreographed, “Texas-sized” fireworks finale. It also features a unique non-profit component, as the event will donate a percentage of food and beverage sales to the Houston Food Bank. 4 pm.

    Ensemble Theatre presents The Tap Dance Kid
    Over at The Ensemble Theatre, The Tap Dance Kid is about a 10-year-old African-American kid named Willie who doesn’t want to be a lawyer like his well-to-do strict father, and dreams of becoming a dancer like his talented Uncle Dipsey, an aspiring Broadway choreographer. The final production in the theater’s 2024-25 season, this musical is filled with imaginations of stardom that keep us tapping along. Through Sunday, July 27. 7:30 pm (2 and 7:30 pm Saturday; 3 pm Sunday).

    Dan Electro’s presents The Broken Spokes & Oliver Penn 4th of July Party
    Freedom, music, and a 4th of July Party will be going down at Dan Electros. The show will feature a performance from traditional Texas country band The Broken Spokes, a well-seasoned outfit that’s put in the time honing their craft in honky tonks across Texas,. Also performing will be Rhode Island-born, Houston-based country singer Oliver Penn, who has shared the stage with Charley Crockett, Shakey Graves, Randall King, The California Honeydrops, and Shinyribs. 9 pm.

    Alamo Drafthouse LaCenterra presents Graveyard Shift: Attack the Block
    Guy Fawkes Night in London is a time for fireworks, fooling around, and an occasional surprise or two. But when vicious extraterrestrials decide to crash the hellraisers’ holiday, a time for making merry quickly turns scary. Writer-director Joe Cornish also ensures it’s frequently humorous as well. This frisky, vigorous 2011 spoof — propelled by an insistent electronic score by Steven Price & Basement Jaxx and a star-making lead turn from John Boyega — shows a similar sensibility in its breezy blending of goofiness and gruesomeness. 10 pm.

    Saturday, July 5

    Rado Market 2 Year Anniversary Celebration
    Chef Chris Williams’ market and cafe at the historic Eldorado Ballroom will celebrate its two-year anniversary with a celebration that’s free and open to the public. The event will include complimentary champagne during the first hour, food specials from chef Jaden Gaines, and live music from a DJ for the first two hours. Guests can also browse and shop from a curated lineup of local vendors offering various products for sale, including Posh Body, Ambrosia Nectar, 77 Stash, and Juxx. Patrons can also enter two raffles featuring Radiant Aura samples and other giveaways. Noon.


      
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Winnie’s presents Labubu Face Tattoo Korean Corn Dog Karaoke Party
    Never has an event’s name been a more complete description of what’s happening at the Midtown sandwich shop/cocktail bar on Saturday. Artists from Rodeo Tiger will be tattooing Labubu, the must-have accessory that feels destined to become the Beanie Babies of 2025 ($25 minimum, $50 for both sides, and $100 for full face custom work). While you wait, snack on a Korean corn dog created by chef Jennifer Hoffman. Karaoke starts at 8 pm. 1 pm.

    The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents Barry Lyndon
    This weekend, catch the 50th anniversary screening (in glorious 35mm!) of Stanley Kubrick’s lavish, Oscar-winning 1975 adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s 18th-century novel. Forced to leave Ireland after killing an English officer in a duel, young Redmond Barry (Ryan O’Neal) seeks his fortune as a soldier in Prussia, as a spy, and then as a gambler living among the elite of Europe. He changes his name and marries an aristocrat (Marisa Berenson) for her wealth, but will he finally gain the acceptance he seeks? 5 pm (2 pm Sunday).

    Kings Harbor Waterfront Village presents “Fireworks on the Pier”
    Looking for a post-4th of July throwdown this weekend? Kings Harbor Waterfront Village in Kingwood will have its annual “Fireworks on the Pier” celebration, a patriotic evening of family fun, live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display. Festivities include family-friendly games like Connect Four, a balloon artist, face painting and bubble stations for kids. Local restaurants will be serving up a variety of delicious food and drink options throughout the evening. A dazzling fireworks show over the pier will begin around 10 pm. 7 pm.

    Movies at Miller: Wicked
    We know there is a lot of y’all who can’t wait for Wicked: For Good to drop in multiplexes this winter. Before that happens, head over to Miller Outdoor Theatre and revisit the Oscar-winning Broadway musical adaptation that set it all off. In the magical Land of Oz, Wicked covers the first act, following Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), the future Wicked Witch of the West, and her friendship with Galinda (Ariana Grande), the future Glinda the Good Witch. The audience is encouraged to come in costume. 8:30 pm.

    Sunday, July 6

    Eldorado Ballroom presents Ball N’ Parlay
    Dubbed “A 1st Sunday Vibeout,” Ball N’ Parlay is a vibrant, Third Ward day party that’s going to be held outside the legendary Eldorado Ballroom. They’re really hyping this one up, calling it “the Sunday you’ve been waiting for, where music, community, and culture meet.” We’re just psyched that some of our favorite DJs will be doing live sets, including DJ Elevated, Maiya Papaya, Alist, and DJ Bloom. 3 pm.

    Outlaw Music Festival
    If you grew up going to Cactus Music and picking up the latest issue of No Depression, looking for the latest in outlaw country releases to scoop up, a fest full of iconic, guitar-strumming banditos will be making a stop at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion this weekend. The 10th anniversary tour of the Outlaw Music Festival will feature an unparalleled lineup of legends and superstars, including Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, The Avett Brothers, The Mavericks, and Tami Neilson. 4:05 pm.

    CONCACAF Gold Cup Final
    As of this writing, we don’t know who will be playing in the final match of the soccer championship known as the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, going down this weekend at NRG Stadium. What we do now is that the winners will be determined on Wednesday night, when the semifinal matchups – the USMNT vs. Guatemala and Mexico vs. Honduras – will take place. This also marks the first time the Gold Cup Final will be held in the state of Texas. 6 pm.

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