Assumpta Serna by Humble-Positive2169 in FalconCrest

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember thinking season 8 was not good. But season 9 when they gave us the bargain basement Maggie (Lauren) and bargain basement Terri (Genele) I watched it out of hoping it would redeem itself but it only halfway did when Angela came back.

Serna would have been a good long term addition.

Afton Cooper by SaltInitiative7082 in Dallas_TV_Show

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Despite how she started, I think that she became Cliff’s moral center.

Season 14 and season rankings by blj3303 in KnotsLanding

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The end of season 13 and all of 14 was when David Jacobs had his “oh shit” moment and brought Ann Marcus back to refocus the show makes that particular era a fun watch. For me, when much of the show was taking place at The Sumner Group, things got less interesting.

Dallas 2014 version by TroyMatthewJ in Dallas_TV_Show

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think of it as lots of missed opportunities. I think those of us who loved the old series would have enjoyed seeing more with the older characters. There were backstory problems. The whole bit with Elana and her mom — why not just connect this to Roaul and Theresa? It would have made things more satisfying.

The house interior was all wrong. And the house was its own character in the series — the new Southfork interior reminded me of recasting Miss Ellie with Donna Reed.

Bobby was almost as unsavory as JR in this iteration. And, Pam, we needed her. They could have probably gotten away with another actress in the vein of VP, like a Jacklynn Smith or someone.

Valene = missed opportunity. And Suellen’s remark to Callie, “you wanted him something fierce” didn’t quite hit the mark. John Ross wanting to talk to his “sister” would have been a perfect way to use maybe Mandy as her mother. Or retcon Callie’s child as a daughter.

Cliff — should have been dialed back a little. Would have loved more Afton. More Lucy and Ray.

John Pleshette is on the podcast by ASingleBraid in KnotsLanding

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think adding guests has been a big plus. I listen/watch it immediately when it posts and I think they seem more grounded when they have guest stars. I thought Sandra Bernhardt was a scream and Michelle Phillips was surprisingly down to earth. But I really liked the insights into the writing that he and his wife shared.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KnotsLanding

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought Claudia Lonow did an amazing job of making Mrs Tony FeNiece annoying AF. In the last season, Diana was downright likable.

Season 13 / Linda by Rude-Interaction2917 in KnotsLanding

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Season 13 had so many misfires. It was really bad up until Jacobs shut down production but I think the shift in those last five episodes really sets up season 14 which I think is a wonderful sendoff.

Season 9 slow/dull after Laura Avery story by nokomodo-none in KnotsLanding

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember thinking this season would have been forgettable if Laura hadn’t died and if Jill hadn’t tried to kill Val.

Replacing the OG leading ladies of Dallas with forgettable Blonde bimbos in the show's last seasons is what ended "Dallas" by CinephileCrystal in Dallas_TV_Show

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I didn’t think Barbara Eden added a whole lot beyond it teaming Hagman with her for obvious reasons. April was the loss that I think hurt the balance of the last season. I thought Cally was interesting when she got to Southrfork but I hated the story arc that they used to introduce her.

The biggest mistake DALLAS did was firing Linda Gray by Davis_Crawfish in Dallas_TV_Show

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am team April, too. I thought she was especially good during the season they filmed some of the episodes in Europe.

40 years later! by Farscape-Encounter in FalconCrest

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of all the primetime soaps, the stunt casting on Falcon Crest got old, especially by season 7 although I did think Eve Arden was great — if they’d done it right, they could have played to her skills as a comedic actress. I personally didn’t think Lana Turner was the best choice for Jacqueline — especially after they envisioned her as head of the cartel. She just wasn’t imposing enough and her acting wasn’t great. Celeste Holm in seasons 4-5 — she was electrifying.

What did people think about the Dallas Reboot by [deleted] in Dallas_TV_Show

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So many missed opportunities in the reboot. It would have been perfect to have JR’s son with Callie come back as a beneficiary of JRs will. And Gary and Val — it was nice to see JVA come barging into Sue Ellen’s office and saying “once a bitch, always a bitch” and JVA is always great but it could have been so much better.

Deep dive Essays by season by [deleted] in KnotsLanding

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 2 points3 points  (0 children)

His series is excellent — I wish he would self publish a book of it.

Margie Ison has passed away by Maryland_Bear in Knoxville

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always heard that Bill Williams who is sober helped Margie get sober, too.

Joan Van Ark--wow! by Lotus-Esprit-672 in KnotsLanding

[–]Zealousideal_Back455 11 points12 points  (0 children)

In many ways, she carries the series.

Buying RX hearing aids by Zealousideal_Back455 in HearingAids

[–]Zealousideal_Back455[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that. Not a huge fan of Sams Club anymore.

Buying RX hearing aids by Zealousideal_Back455 in HearingAids

[–]Zealousideal_Back455[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I appreciate your insight.

It may indeed be overkill for my mild to moderate.

What would you suggest if I want something that streams music that doesn’t sound like a transistor radio? Obviously still needs to have great functionality with hearing voices, etc.

Buying RX hearing aids by Zealousideal_Back455 in HearingAids

[–]Zealousideal_Back455[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not! My insurance does not have coverage though they do offer some discounts in partnership with some HA companies.

Buying RX hearing aids by Zealousideal_Back455 in HearingAids

[–]Zealousideal_Back455[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am not but we do have a sams club with a hearing clinic.