2.7 "Runaway" Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Coffins

Lucy called Sue Ellen's choice of bands an "old fogey" and said she would really rather have a "rock band" - like The Coffins. Miss Ellie thought it to be "a horrible name for a band", thus, the tone was set for Lucy's party. Miss Ellie was in charge of the guest list. Sue Ellen planned the entertainment. Pamela brought dress possibilities home to Lucy from her store.

The clincher for Lucy was when she overheard Jock and J.R. plans to use her party to parlay their latest political aspirations. All plans seemed to ignore HER or what she may want and it quickly became more than Lucy could abide.

Answer: Lucy received a letter (at the ranch) from her mother

Lucy did receive a letter from her mother. Close-up shot shows the address as: Ms. Lucy Ewing, Southfork Ranch, Braddock, TX. Guess that was enough info for the USPO to deliver! Ray was the only person with whom Lucy initially shared the news of Val's contact. Ray cautioned Lucy to tread softly around the other family members with any news from Valene. Would she heed the warning? We know her better than that.

Answer: She "stole" J.R.'s car

With the cover of darkness, Lucy took J.R.'s Mercedes and drove away from Southfork. Of course, J.R. noticed very early the next morning that his car was "gone"; he was also missing his "gasoline credit card". With Lucy nowhere to be found, the search for her was commenced.

While the other family members were concerned, J.R.'s comment was, "She has run off to see that tramp mother of hers".

Answer: $20

Even though Lucy had made some flirtatious eye contact with the driver of the van, the attention her uncle's car drew from the two patrolmen scared her enough to leave the $20 bill on the table and go. With a hidden gun in his pants, the driver of the van decided on an easier (than robbery) way to get some money.

He lifted the check and the $20, paid the waitress and kept the change. He also, quickly, followed Lucy as she left the diner.

Answer: Greg Evigan

The 25-year old Greg Evigan was a relative new comer to television when he appeared as Willie Guest for this episode of "Dallas". Until then his acting had been more stage - community theater with a few national tours - than TV. His television career quickly developed and through his continuous work, he could boast of a long, long list of appearances in many very popular TV shows well into the 21st century.

Answer: Bobby

When J.R. learned Lucy and Val were in contact, of course he was livid. His solution was - typical for him - to send a couple of boys to "pick her (Lucy) up and explain the facts of life to her on the way home. ... and, Valene, too". Bobby would have no part of it.

He told his mother and Pam that he would go and bring Lucy home. Sue Ellen was too busy with party planning to concern herself with a missing guest of honor. Miss Ellie did not want anyone to tell Jock any more that absolutely necessary.

Answer: "No way, you're my girl from now on".

Willie had plans for him and Lucy to stay together. He still had no idea who she really was - a Ewing, that is. He thought she had stolen a car and credit car - just his kind of companion. Little did Lucy know their crime spree was to continue until the next day when Willie knocked a gasoline store attendant unconscious and stole money there, too. Lucy was obviously shaken. Willie tried to soothe her with the promise of taking her straight to Austin.

Answer: Pam's brother, Cliff Barnes

Sue Ellen spent a lot of time with Congressman Oates - who was NOT a huge fan of the Ewings OR of the other politicians "in their pockets". Most of Sue Ellen's banter was regarding Cliff Barnes. Her intense interest was not unnoticed by the congressman.

This was not the first time (during the course of the series) that Sue Ellen had shown an unusual curiosity about Pam's brother, Cliff. Were seeds being sown? Most likely.

Answer: Silver Threads and Golden Needles

While Lucy sang, Willie's van had caught the attention of the local police and Willie robbed the bartender of the bar's cash. Bobby had asked the gasoline station attendant to call a friend of his on the Austin police department and alert him (the police officer) of Lucy's circumstance. Of course, Bobby was not too far behind Willie and Lucy.

The bar was surrounded by the Austin police - who had promised to "be careful" with Lucy.

Answer: When Bobby was close to them, Lucy scratched Willie in the face and Bobby grabbed him

As Lucy scratched, Bobby punched and Willie was grabbed by a group of policemen who had remained nearby them. Lucy was rescued and was soon on her way back to Southfork with Bobby. All would be well for the Ewing family as Bobby told Lucy there would be other opportunities to find her mother. Miss Ellie told Jock he would have another chance to "dance with his granddaughter" and J.R. congratulated Sue Ellen on being the perfect hostess for his ambitions.