Get out the heart paddles: Warner Brothers is once again trying to resuscitate J. R. Ewing and his bourbon-loving “Dallas” clan for its sister cable network TNT, according to a producer and an agent with knowledge of the project. The show would focus on the next generation of Ewings, namely John Ross (the offspring of J. R. and Sue Ellen, for you “Dallas” neophytes) and Christopher (the adopted son of Bobby and Pam who, devotees will remember, is the progeny of Sue Ellen’s sister, Kristin, the famed shooter of J. R.). As always with gestating creative projects, it’s no guarantee that TNT will pull the trigger on a full-blown series once the pilot is made. But members of the original cast — including Larry Hagman, above as J. R., Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy — have been contacted for their participation. Some, if not all, are on board, at least with their blessing. Warner and TNT spokeswomen declined to comment.

I always hoped this would happen. I will definitely watch if it does get picked up as a series.

Yes!!!!!!!! "JR Returns" was a GREAT movie, and ever since I first saw it, I've hoped for some type of Next Generation series for the show. Truly awesome.

John Ross was born at the end of the first real season, so he should be about 30 years old, so this could totally work. I just hope they keep the spirit of the original.

Yes!!!!!!!! "JR Returns" was a GREAT movie, and ever since I first saw it, I've hoped for some type of Next Generation series for the show. Truly awesome.

John Ross was born at the end of the first real season, so he should be about 30 years old, so this could totally work. I just hope they keep the spirit of the original.

Campy and misogynistic?

I always thought Dallas was too much from the male perspective; I much preferred Knot's Landing for that reason.

I kind of wish they'd let this lie in the "classics" bin, but if they do give us a decent "next generation", it might work. But are these next generation things (90210, Melrose) really working on a creative level? I'm asking sincerely, because I never really watched 90210/Melrose in their first incarnations.

ETA: Per YRBB, removed apostrophe from KL

Edited October 11, 200916 yr by MarkH

People! There's no apostrophe in KNOTS LANDING! :lol:

Sylph, you naughty boy, I was about to come and post this. Myself, I think this might work... who knows? I will definitely be watching if it's picked up.

Campy and misogynistic?

Not really. The show, in its early years, merely depicted misogyny in a world and with characters where it was more or less expected.

Later on, though, yes... the producers' feelings towards women took precedence and it became... well....

I would definitely watch this before I'd watch 90210 or MP and when those shows were resuscitated I wondered if it was too late for the '80s shows. Aaron Spelling said he could never do Dynasty without Blake, Krystle, and Alexis, but Aaron's gone now and if Dallas is a go, makes ya wonder...

But with all of that talk and no action re: a Dallas remake movie, I'd MUCH rather watch this than John Travolta and J-Lo as J.R. and Sue Ellen.

And can I just add, women will watch a soap opera regardless, but cowboys on horses swiggin' bourbon and branch and screwing chicks on the side in Dallas hotel rooms or underage girls in haylofts is the kind of stuff that'll get hubby to watch too. The Sopranos was for all intents and purposes the Dallas of its generation, I don't think a *little* misogyny ever hurt.

I read this the other day and I am excited about it. I hope TNT picks up. I've always wondered why they didnt do Dallas: The Next Generation a long time ago. I wonder if they will get Omri Kratz to play John Ross??

I can't wait!!

The show has been gone long enough for them to really start from scratch with the current state of the Ewing family and Ewing Oil, and also, who is living at Southfork. Wasn't JR's oldest son a little on the scheming/manipulative side? He could stir some ish up.

The show has been gone long enough for them to really start from scratch with the current state of the Ewing family and Ewing Oil, and also, who is living at Southfork. Wasn't JR's oldest son a little on the scheming/manipulative side? He could stir some ish up.

Are you talking about James Beaumont?? The Sasha Mitchell character?? I don't remember..but I think I blocked it out of my memory...lol..but didnt JR have a child with awful Callie??

I do hope they get Omri Katz to play John Ross. He hasnt had much to do since Dallas ended. He has turned into a hot 30's something guy...hehe..I hear rumors that he might be gay too...hehe

Are you talking about James Beaumont?? The Sasha Mitchell character?? I don't remember..but I think I blocked it out of my memory...lol..but didnt JR have a child with awful Callie??

I do hope they get Omri Katz to play John Ross. He hasnt had much to do since Dallas ended. He has turned into a hot 30's something guy...hehe..I hear rumors that he might be gay too...hehe

YES, James Beaumont. Didn't he scheme with Cally against JR once or twice? He could be a part of the new show, too.

If this thing gets off the ground, I fully expect most of the characters to be recast. They'll want names, and Omri Katz, Chris Demetral, and Sasha Mitchell are not.

I saw this last week. I just can't see it being as good as the original's first four or five years. There is no Jock figure, no extended family sitting down to dinner together to please their mother and her old school ways, so much has changed, and that doesn't even factor in the casual boozing the entire family did on a daily basis.

I guess they could set up JR and Sue Ellen as the parents, have Jon Ross assume the JR role, but Christopher is only a cousin, and that is a lot different than a brother when it comes to battling daily. Anyway, Dallas was the king of all soaps so I hope this comes out just to see what they are up to. The first few seasons of Dallas was some of the best soap opera ever. But who is going to invoke "I AM Tokopa!" ?

(That line for some reason has stuck with me all these years more than maybe any other line of dialogue ever uttered on Dallas)

YES, James Beaumont. Didn't he scheme with Cally against JR once or twice? He could be a part of the new show, too.

If this thing gets off the ground, I fully expect most of the characters to be recast. They'll want names, and Omri Katz, Chris Demetral, and Sasha Mitchell are not.

Yes, James and Cally sent JR to the funny farm in the next to the last season cliffhanger.

I liked Chris Demetral as Christopher but I doubt he will be back. I wonder if Hagman and Gray will push to get Omri back as John Ross?? I hope if they bring back James it isnt Sasha in the role. I hope Victoria Principal makes an appearance too.

I kind of wish they'd let this lie in the "classics" bin, but if they do give us a decent "next generation", it might work. But are these next generation things (90210, Melrose) really working on a creative level? I'm asking sincerely, because I never really watched 90210/Melrose in their first incarnations.

I don't watch the new 90210 or Melrose either, so don't know, but that's really comparing apples to oranges anyway. The original Dallas was not very much like the original 90210.

There's no reason why a "next generation" thing for Dallas can't work as a concept. Family rivalries, oil/energy issues, corporate intrigue and scandal, themes like that withstand the test of time. The goal shouldn't be to replicate the original, but to use it as a springboard for something that has key qualities of the original but is relevant to today.

Degrassi is a great example of a TNG equaling or even surpassing its already awesome original. But it helps that creator Linda Schuyler is still there. Much as it probably helped that Gene Roddenberry helped with Star Trek: TNG. But again, apples and oranges.

Edited October 13, 200916 yr by jfung79

http://tvguidemagazine.com/kecks-exclusives/grandpa-and-grandma-ewing-2875.html

Larry Hagman and Linda Gray tell me Warner Bros. contacted them about reviving their J.R. and Sue Ellen Ewing characters for an updated version of Dallas. The new show, in development for TNT, would focus on their hunky son, John Ross, and Pam and Bobby’s kid, Christopher—with the original players taking on the Jock/Miss Ellie–like supporting grandparent roles.

“I know we wouldn’t be the central part and I never accept anything until I get a script,” says Larry, 78. Linda added that she would refuse to play Sue Ellen if she were back on the bottle—or wearing frumpy grandmotherly threads. “I’m not going to wear little boring dresses with pearls around my neck,” jokes Linda, now a 69-year-old grandma of an 18-year-old. “At this age, Sue Ellen should be a powerhouse role model. Don’t mess with Texas, honey!”

But since Melrose Place 2.0 has been struggling for viewers, is it really a good idea to reopen the gates of Southfork? Speaking like a true Ewing, Larry has just one question: “How much we talkin’?”