Steve Kanaly

On the Set: Dallas Says Goodbye to J.R. Ewing

• Mar 8, 2013 07:51 PM ET
• by William Keck

Larry Hagman

A banquet hall in the posh Dallas Petroleum Club, high atop the city's Chase Tower, has been decorated with lavish floral bouquets and framed photographs of TV legend Larry Hagman in his sweet, smilin' heyday. "This is the episode where we honor Larry, as well as his character," Patrick Duffy (Bobby) says of Monday's Dallas, which addresses Hagman's untimely November death by murdering, ­memorializing and burying J.R. ­Ewing — all within... read more

Keck's Exclusives First Look: Dallas Lays J.R. to Rest

• Feb 18, 2013 07:00 AM ET
• by William Keck

Dallas

You have to give Deborah Shelton credit for being honest about her reaction to Dallas star Larry Hagman's death last November. "Selfishly," says Shelton, 1970's Miss USA, who played J.R.'s mistress Mandy from 1984 to 1987, "I thought, 'Well, there goes.. read more

Dallas Remembers Larry Hagman With a New Season 2 Mystery

• Jan 22, 2013 08:00 AM ET
• by William Keck

Dallas

Two months after Larry Hagman's November 23 death, the Dallas cast past and present has assembled at the city's swanky Petroleum Club to shoot an epic, drama-filled memorial for his legendary J.R. Ewing. Among the mourners who have returned to pay their respects — or disrespects — are Cliff Barnes (Ken Kercheval), Gary and Lucy Ewing (Ted Shackelford and Charlene Tilton), Ray Krebbs (Steve Kanaly), Mandy Winger (Deborah Shelton) and Cally Harper Ewing (Cathy Podewell). On set, the late actor's spirit is still very much alive. Each morning when he passes Hagman's trailer, Patrick Duffy, who plays Bobby Ewing, knocks on his friend's door. "Not like I'm expecting him to say, 'Come in,'" Duffy says. "But just to say to Larry, 'I'm still here, pal.'" And if you believe some of Hagman's costars, he's been knocking right back.

Keck's Exclusives: Dallas Welcomes Back Mandy Winger and Cally Harper

• Jan 15, 2013 02:08 PM ET
• by William Keck

Cathy Podewell, Deborah Shelton

J.R. Ewing is about to be laid to rest at Southfork, but not before getting one last visit from two of the sexy, big-haired bimbos he romanced back in the day.

Ask Matt: Eureka, Dallas, Falling Skies, True Blood, Damages

• Jul 16, 2012 09:15 AM ET
• by Matt Roush

Linda Gray

Question: I hope you'll mention the passing of one of my favorite shows, Eureka. With all the hoopla around the finale of The Closer and the buzz about new and returning summer shows, the final episode of this quirky and creative Syfy gem will probably go unnoticed by most. Over the years it's become one of my favorites, serving up some high concept sci-fi stories with a healthy dose of humor and heart. Although I knew it was ending, the announcement last week of the July 16 "series finale" made me sadder than I expected. It's like nothing else on TV and I will miss all these wonderful, eccentric characters and this charming, if sometimes dangerous, town. Thanks for your insightful columns and recommendations! — Lenore read more

On the Set: The Ewings Return to Dallas

• Jun 4, 2012 08:43 PM ET
• by William Keck

Dallas

Pass the ribs, kick up your heels and get ready to hoof it till the cows come home. As far back as the '70s, the annual Ewing barbecue has been the hottest ticket in Texas, and this year TV Guide Magazine scored an exclusive invite. While the land down at Southfork looks remarkably ­untouched, time has changed the Ewings since CBS aired the last of Dallas' 357 episodes back in 1991, after 13 sudsy seasons.

Taking center stage on the dance floor... read more

Keck's Exclusives: TNT's Dallas to Serve Up More Lucy and Ray

• Nov 10, 2011 09:22 AM ET
• by William Keck

Charlene Tilton, Steve Kanaly

When I was down at the Southfork Ranch last May for the taping of TNT's new Dallas pilot, I was thrilled to see two original cast members turn up for cameos in a wedding scene, but with all the action going down during the heated nuptials, Charlene Tilton's Lucy Ewing and Steve Kanaly's Ray Krebbs didn't have time to offer up much ...
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Exclusive: Dallas Star Larry Hagman Battles Cancer

• Oct 14, 2011 02:41 PM ET
• by Michael Schneider

Larry Hagman

Larry Hagman has been diagnosed with cancer, but doctors have told him it's a highly treatable form that might not impact his return as TV baddie J.R. Ewing on TNT's upcoming Dallas reboot.

Hagman, who turned 80 last month, is still set to report to work on October 17, when production begins on the revived primetime soap. Hagman is confirmed to appear in at least the first four episodes, and it's likely he'll appear in more beyond that. It's unclear whether he'll need to take any time off while undergoing treatment. Insiders say there's a chance that he'll be able to continue on the show in some sort of capacity throughout the first season, which wraps production at the end of January.

Keck's Exclusives: Dallas' Next Generation

• Jul 10, 2011 10:43 PM ET
• by William Keck

Dallas

As the sole journalist invited to Texas for the shooting of TNT's new Dallas pilot, I've had to keep my big mouth shut for two agonizing months as the series awaited an official pick-up. Now that Dallas has finally been ordered to series — premiering in summer 2012 — I can drop a few details about what I saw down at the Southfork Ranch in this continuation of the 1978-1991 prime-time soap.

Ewings new and familiar gather together for the... read more

Keck's Exclusives: TNT's Dallas Welcomes Charlene Tilton and Steve Kanaly Back To Southfork

• Apr 19, 2011 06:17 PM ET
• by William Keck

Charlene Tilton, Steve Kanaly

There's a special occasion taking place down at the Southfork Ranch on TNT's new Dallas pilot, and what would a Ewing gathering be without Lucy Ewing (Charlene Tilton) and Ray Krebbs (Steve Kanaly)?

TNT confirms to me exclusively that the two beloved TV vets will be... read more