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'Dallas' Original Series Trivia Quiz

This and that trivia about the original 'Dallas'. Does not cover the TNT reboot that began in 2012.

A multiple-choice quiz by sprink1234. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
sprink1234

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
27,543

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
14 / 25

Plays
7032

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (23/25), Guest 168 (12/25), Guest 98 (16/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. What was Jock Ewing's real name? Hint

Jack Ewing

John Ross Sr.

JR Ewing

John Ross Jr.

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Question 2 of 25

2. Who was Jock's first wife? Hint

Miss Ellie

Amanda

Mrs. Krebbs

Rebecca Barnes

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Question 3 of 25

3. What was Miss Ellie's maiden name? Hint

Shephard

Krebbs

Southworth

Barnes

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Question 4 of 25

4. How many children did Jock have? Hint

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Question 5 of 25

5. Yes or no, Was 'Dallas' originally scheduled to be a continuing drama (serial)?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 25

6. Who shot J.R.? Hint

Sue Ellen

Kristin Shephard

Pamela

Cliff Barnes

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Question 7 of 25

7. What years was 'Dallas' on the air? Hint

1977-1991

1979-1990

1978-1991

1979-1993

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Question 8 of 25

8. What show was a spinoff of Dallas? Hint

Texas

Dynasty

Knots Landing

Falcon Crest

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Question 9 of 25

9. Who was Miss Ellie's brother? Hint

Robert

Ross

Raymond

Garrison

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Question 10 of 25

10. Which of Sue Ellen's lovers did JR 'accidentally' push off of a balcony? Hint

Clint Ogden

Dusty Farlow

Peter Richards

Nicholas Pearce

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Question 11 of 25

11. What broadcast network aired the original series? Hint

CBS

ABC

NBC

TNN

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Question 12 of 25

12. What production company produced 'Dallas'? Hint

Universal TV

Lorimar Television

Aaron Spelling Productions

Glen A. Larson Productions

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Question 13 of 25

13. Accordingly to the story, Jock Ewing and 'Digger' Barnes went into business together drilling for oil. What was Barnes' first name? Hint

Howard

Richard

Cliff

Willard

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Question 14 of 25

14. The Oil Baron's Club was frequented by many characters during the series. What was the name of the hostess mentioned almost everytime they were seated?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 15 of 25

15. Which of these never guest starred on the series? Hint

Brad Pitt

William H. Macy

Denver Pyle

John Larrouquette

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Question 16 of 25

16. What was Bobby's middle name? Hint

James

Christopher

Jock

Patrick

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Question 17 of 25

17. Carter McKay assumed control of what after Jeremy Wendel? Hint

West Star

Wentworth Tool and Dye

the Cartel

Barnes-Wentworth

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Question 18 of 25

18. How many episodes (excluding movies and specials) aired during the series? Hint

357

226

433

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Question 19 of 25

19. Who was the only actress on 'Dallas' to win an Emmy during the series? Hint

Barbara Bel Geddes

Linda Gray

Victoria Principal

Priscilla Presley

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Question 20 of 25

20. Who was the Ewing's faithful maid throughout the series?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 21 of 25

21. Which season-ending cliffhanger happened last? Hint

Bobby Dead

Who Shot J.R.?

Pam Blown Up

Southfork Burns

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Question 22 of 25

22. What character was found to be alive again during Pam's 'Dream Season' only to be dead again when she awoke?

Answer: (One Word - first or last name or both)

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Question 23 of 25

23. The Cartel was betrayed by JR in what deal that led to Seth Stone's suicide? Hint

West Star take-over

Takapa

Asian wells

Ewing 23

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Question 24 of 25

24. During season 2, what was Jock on trial for? Hint

tax evasion

international crimes

rape

murder

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Question 25 of 25

25. Which character was originally scheduled to be killed off as early as the 5th episode of the 1st season? Hint

Bobby Ewing

Sue Ellen Ewing

Pamela Barnes Ewing

Cliff Barnes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Jock Ewing's real name?

Answer: John Ross Sr.

Jock named his eldest son John Ross (J.R.) and Jock's brother was Jason.

2. Who was Jock's first wife?

Answer: Amanda

Amanda was committed to an insane asylum early in their marriage.

3. What was Miss Ellie's maiden name?

Answer: Southworth

Her family owned Southfork Ranch before she married Jock.

4. How many children did Jock have?

Answer: 4

His sons were JR, Bobby, Gary Ewing and Ray Krebbs.

5. Yes or no, Was 'Dallas' originally scheduled to be a continuing drama (serial)?

Answer: No

'Dallas' was originally scheduled to be self-contained episodes (meaning storylines started and stopped with each episode). The writers changed the format after watching unedited scenes and hearing Sue Ellen announce that she was pregnant. Realizing they would have more flexibility with storylines in a serial format, they convinced the studio and CBS to agree to the change.

6. Who shot J.R.?

Answer: Kristin Shephard

Kristin was Sue Ellen's sister and eventually J.R. 'accidently' killed her.

7. What years was 'Dallas' on the air?

Answer: 1978-1991

Ken Kercheval (Cliff) and Larry Hagman (JR) are the only actors to appear for all 13 seasons.

8. What show was a spinoff of Dallas?

Answer: Knots Landing

Gary Ewing and his wife Valene moved to Knots Landing in 1979.

9. Who was Miss Ellie's brother?

Answer: Garrison

Gary Ewing was named for him.

10. Which of Sue Ellen's lovers did JR 'accidentally' push off of a balcony?

Answer: Nicholas Pearce

Sue Ellen and Nick went to confront JR in a custody battle. A fight ensued between JR and Nick which ended when Nick fell from the balcony.

11. What broadcast network aired the original series?

Answer: CBS

The first episode was aired on April 2, 1978.

12. What production company produced 'Dallas'?

Answer: Lorimar Television

Produced by {Lorimar;} distributed (in US) by Warner Bros.

13. Accordingly to the story, Jock Ewing and 'Digger' Barnes went into business together drilling for oil. What was Barnes' first name?

Answer: Willard

Mostly refered to as 'Digger', his name is actually Willard Barnes.

14. The Oil Baron's Club was frequented by many characters during the series. What was the name of the hostess mentioned almost everytime they were seated?

Answer: Dora Mae

Good old J.R. always thanked Dora Mae when he was seated.

15. Which of these never guest starred on the series?

Answer: William H. Macy

Brad Pitt appeared as Charlie's boyfriend in 1987. Denver Pyle (uncle Jesse on Dukes of Hazzard) appeared as wildcatter Blackie Callahan. John Larrouquette was Lucy's divorce lawyer.

16. What was Bobby's middle name?

Answer: James

In the first scene after the opening theme of the pilot episode, the first thing Pam says is 'Bobby James Ewing, I don't believe you.'

17. Carter McKay assumed control of what after Jeremy Wendel?

Answer: West Star

McKay was well-known for his hot temper.

18. How many episodes (excluding movies and specials) aired during the series?

Answer: 357

There were a total of 357 episodes plus 1 original movie and 2 reunion movies.

19. Who was the only actress on 'Dallas' to win an Emmy during the series?

Answer: Barbara Bel Geddes

Bel Geddes won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1980. She was nominated in 1979-1981. Linda Gray was also nominated in 1981. Bel Geddes also won a Golden Globe award in 1982.

20. Who was the Ewing's faithful maid throughout the series?

Answer: Theresa

Don't forget Raoul the servant.

21. Which season-ending cliffhanger happened last?

Answer: Pam Blown Up

Who shot J.R.? ended 1980. Southfork Burns ended 1983. Bobby Dead ended 1985. Pam Blown Up ended 1987.

22. What character was found to be alive again during Pam's 'Dream Season' only to be dead again when she awoke?

Answer: Mark

John Beck played Mark Graison who 'died' twice.

23. The Cartel was betrayed by JR in what deal that led to Seth Stone's suicide?

Answer: Asian wells

JR had bought into Asian wells that had not come in yet and mortgaged Southfork to do it. Eventually they did strike oil but upon hearing news of a possible revolt, JR snickered the Cartel into buying them. After the revolt, the wells were nationalized and the Cartel lost everything.

24. During season 2, what was Jock on trial for?

Answer: murder

After a skeleton was found on Southfork, Cliff Barnes pressured authorities into investigating and arresting Jock for murder. The skeleton is that of Hutch McKinney who was later found out to be Pam's real father due to an affair. Digger killed Hutch in a rage after he found out about the affair.

25. Which character was originally scheduled to be killed off as early as the 5th episode of the 1st season?

Answer: Bobby Ewing

According to an interview with Camille Marchetta, scriptwriter and story editor of 'Dallas': Apparently, David (Jacobs -creator) initially intended that Pam should be the 'star' of the series, a Capulet stranded among the Montagues when her husband is killed.

But when shooting started, and the actors began to inhabit their characters, the relationships among them began to develop in unforeseen ways. It was a question, I suppose you could say, of 'chemistry', not only between J.R. and Sue Ellen, or between Bobby and Pam, but between J.R.and Bobby, and between them and Miss Ellie and, above all, Jock.

It was soon obvious to all who watched dailies -- unedited film -- that killing Bobby was not an option.

Source: Author sprink1234

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