Cliff attempts to sue for paternal rights, but DNA test later proves J.R. is in fact his father. Jock was born just before World War I, one of two sons in a family of very modest means, their only distinction being that a distant relative James L. Ewing, had given his life bravely at the Alamo. He convinces J.R. to give Bobby back the deed to Southfork. Of course, not everything in Paternity Suit rings true: Cliffs withdrawal from the congressional race feels a bit rushed, and the Dallas Presss splashy headline (BARNES CLAIMS EWING CHILD HIS) is typically over-the-top, but these quirks are really part of Paternity Suits charm. John Ross attempted to disprove Christopher's methane patent, but his sabotage backfires. Watching them play together had always been one of her greatest pleasures. He Immediately moved Amanda to the Colorado hospital and channeled the rest of the income from Ewing #1 into new sites. [11] On February 8, 2011, Nellie Andreeva reported that the series had narrowed the search for Christopher down to two actors, one of which was Metcalfe; Metcalfe was known for his portrayal of John Rowland on Desperate Housewives. Jock played by Jim Davis from 1978 to 1981. In 1983, Pamela's mother Rebecca dies, leaving a large trust fund for Christopher. Theres also Miss Ellies [], [] impossible to watch this scene and not be reminded of the third-season episode Paternity Suit, when J.R. walks into the nursery and picks up John Ross for the first time. Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jock_Ewing&oldid=1136520954, This page was last edited on 30 January 2023, at 19:08. The evidence at the trial was overwhelmingly against Jock. McKinney had been shot with Jocks gun (the one Ellies father had given him), he had been killed the night that witnesses heard Jock threaten him, and evidence was presented that testified that Jocks sometimes volatile temper. In the fall of 1978 Jock suffered a massive coronary that landed him in the intensive care unit at Dallas Memorial Hospital and necessitated a heart bypass operation in order to save his life. A heartbroken John Ross swears revenge on them, despite their new partnership. "[D]espite his tangled start in life, he grew up with the Ewing name. [13][14] Metcalfe's casting was confirmed two days later. [4] Metcalfe admitted that his hesitation also stemmed from his belief that the series was just "another prime-time soap opera to me, it wasn't somewhere I wanted to go." He was forgiven by her and was amazed, not for the last time, by this extraordinary woman's depth of compassion and ability to understand. "Christopher really steps up as sort of a support system and the caretaker in the family. Matters between the couple took another turn for the worse when Jock entered into a partnership with Punk Anderson and Lucas Wade for the Takapa development project, a plan to convert swampland on the East Texas Louisiana border into a resort. Later he takes a romantic interest in a Southfork ranch hand named Heather (AnnaLynne McCord). This episode effectively concluded what had been a long standing mystery the paternity of Sue Ellens baby. But Ill always know that my sons had the finest father and I was married to the finest man that God ever put on this earth. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Worried, Jock urged her to return to her family until he could find a proper home, but she persisted, saying that her place was with him. Jock, Digger, and Jason all became wildcatters and began drilling their own fields. In May 1987, Christopher is devastated when he accidentally overhears a conversation between Miss Ellie and Clayton about him being adopted. Additionally, hundreds of guest actors portrayed supporting characters, this list includes the most noteworthy among them. Despite dyeing Forrest's hair white to make him look older (similar to Jim Davis), the Lorimar producers reluctantly yielded to viewers and reneged on the original outcome of the storyline, which would have restored the character of Jock Ewing back on the show. Jock was played by Jim Davis in the show's first four seasons from 1978 to 1981, and as a young man by Dale Midkiff in the made-for-TV movie prequel The Early Years in 1986. His whole attitude frustrated Jock. Finally, a another gunfight outside in the street, poor Amanda had a complete mental breakdown, from which, the doctors said, she would never recover. Dallas really does feel like its own little world now, doesnt it? Their relationship falls apart when Pamela's schemes are revealed. But it was undermined by how the characters were portrayed and I wonder if some of them needed a reality check. Farlow first appeared in the episode, "New Beginnings" which first aired on October 29, 1982. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. John Ross is romancing his business partner and childhood friend,Elena Ramos. J.R. agrees to give Sue Ellen custody only if John Ross can choose where he lives; and he chooses to live at Southfork. The eldest, J.R., pleased jock since he clearly had the makings of an oil baronin fact, since he was five years old. I remember having the impression that he was the villain, but you didnt really agree and now I can see why. At J.R.'s will reading, John Ross receives half of J.R.'s mineral rights, with the other half going to Sue Ellen. The role was portrayed by Joshua Harris from 1985 until the conclusion of the original series in 1991. This left the character of Jock supposedly dead for good by the end of the tenth season. The temporary Ewing home was under attack nearly every night by men in search of food, of money. [1] The Barnes family are competitors and sometimes enemies of the Ewing family. John Ross ends up victorious when he aligns withJudith Ryland, who replaces Bobby as the new Texas Railroad Commissioner, meaning John Ross can complete his Arctic leases deal. When the Ewings learn the results of the paternity test that proves J.R., not Cliff, fathered John Ross, J.R. enters the Southfork nursery, picks up his [], [] Perhaps it will reveal John Ross (Josh Henderson) really is Cliffs son after all. . The character was first written into the series in the episode "Starting Over", which first aired on December 11, 1981. Sam said for him to think about itit wouldn't be but for a month or soand afterward they'd set Jonas up to live like a king for the rest of his life. John Ross "Jock" Ewing Sr. (1909-1982) is a fictional character in the American television series Dallas created by David Jacobs. Itsas if the old man is incapable of fathoming the idea of Sue Ellen cheating on J.R. Jocks faith in his daughter-in-laws virtue is misplaced, but it exists and in the Ewing family, thats saying something. Missing his cousin greatly, Christopher visits him in London in May 1991.[6]. But later when he came back as Wes Parmalee, he told Sue Ellen that he knew J.R. wouldnt accept JRIII until he knew he was his. Click to reveal John Ross and Christopher then learn from a letter that J.R. was dying from terminal cancer, and J.R. orchestrated his own murder to put an end to the Barnes-Ewing feud for good. John Ross "J.R." Ewing Jr is a fictional character and the central antagonist in Dallas, appearing as a major antagonist and anti-villain in both the original series and it's revival adaptation respectively. The continuation series opens with Christopher's wedding to Rebecca Sutter. When the 20-year-old Sue Ellen Shepard wins the title of Miss Texas in 1967, she meets her future husband, J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman), who is a judge for the pageant. As the years went by, the differences between Jock's sons became apparent. To Julie, he was the tall, powerful, handsome man he always was, But the two were careful to keep the relationship within the bounds of friendship, though passion was lurking dangerously close. Perfect. Director Harry Harris Writers David Jacobs Loraine Despres Camille Marchetta Stars Barbara Bel Geddes Jim Davis Patrick Duffy See production, box office & company info Watch on Freevee Watch Free on Freevee Since Beam was the one showering oodles of cash it would surely have been a logical enough assumption that he was a front man for J.R. And this begs the question. The role was originated by two unknown infant actors on the December 11, 1981 episode. - Jock to Bobby. With that he keeps people at arms length because he doesn't want to get hurt again because of what happened when Elena broke his heart. 13+ The Ewing family races to find out who has kidnapped John Ross. He also left a legend with a group of men at the Colverton oil field. To his family, he was an invalid. John Ross "Jock" Ewing Sr. was born in 1909, the younger of two sons born to Leander Ewing. But when J.R. starts causing trouble for the Farlows, Sue Ellen ends the relationship and divorces J.R. She retains full custody, with J.R. seeing John Ross every other weekend. As Jock more fully recovered, he and Ellie grew close once again, only to be threatened later by his confession of having been married previously. She also blackmails Dallas oilman Jordan Lee for money claiming Christopher is his son. Christopher takes out his anger by throwing darts at a picture of John Ross. I also get a kick out of the whole Southfork cocktail party sequence, which makes me appreciate the number of semi-regular characters Harv Smithfield, Jordan Lee, the Stones, the Bradleys the show has introduced in just two-and-a-half seasons. He later played main roles in the horror films Fingerprints (2006), and April Fool's Day (2008), as well as in the romantic comedy The Jerk Theory (2009). It was a warning signal to him and his family of his advancing years. [19] Access Hollywood said Metcalfe's performance in the pilot was the actor's best work to date. But whether or not it would have progressed to anything more, neither had a chance to find out, as Julie was murdered by two of J.R.'s business associates. However, Christopher is willing to play dirty if it will help his family.[18]. Ultimately, viewer reaction to this storyline was mixed but not favorable, as Miss Ellie had found happiness with her re-marriage to Clayton Farlow (Howard Keel) and that the actor contracted to play Wes/Jock, Steve Forrest (then at 61), was sixteen years younger than his predecessor, Jim Davis. Now he could concentrate on Ewing Oil's expansion with a plethora of new wells in Kilgore, Midland, and Odessa and also, once again in his life, have some free time for himself. John Ross, the son of J.R. and Sue Ellen Ewing, recently landed in prison. John Ross is officially named by his grandfatherJock. Amanda had suffered a mental breakdown shortly after she and Jock were married and Jock put her in a mental hospital. Likewise J.R. also had his doubts which may account for his distance towards the child. Something then bonded the two men; it was more than respect, more than friendship. [10] Chris Demetral stepped into the role of Christopher in 1996 for the television film, Dallas: J.R. Returns. It can only imply one thing: that an extra marital affair had taken place. Unfortunately, Jesse Metcalfe wasn't able to hop on the phone, but the star did issue this statement about his departure from the series: "In classic Dallas fashion the producers and writers needed. [2][3] Tension also stems from John Ross's romance with Christopher's ex-fiance, Elena Ramos. Harris last appeared in the penultimate episode "The Decline and Fall of the Ewing Empire" which aired on April 26, 1991. Jason eventually left Texas to wildcat in Alaska, marrying a woman named Nancy Shaw, with whom he had a son, Jack, and a daughter, Jamie. I think in the past that was possibly the problem with Bobby; is that he always seemed to be a step behind. Each actress gets a great line at the end of the scene. As wells 2, 3, 4, and 5 came in, Jock soon found himself with new partners, each with a paper that showed he had won Digger's and Jason's interests in the well. They still remember their millionaire boss, with his bare hands, fighting the devastating fire there in 1960, And perhaps, in a way Jock would not have liked, he will also be remem-bered by the terms of the will he left, the cause of feud after feud within the family over the control and activities of Ewing Oil. James Richard Beaumont is a fictional character that appeared in the later seasons of the popular American television series Dallas, played by Sasha Mitchell. He promises to steal the company out from under them and brings J.R. on as a partner.[32]. And when the boys were old enough, he took them along to Landowne Reserve, near Caddo Lake on the Louisiana side, where he taught them all about tracking and wilderness survival. Chambers) and Anne C. Lucas (Cassie, the waitress at the Oil Baron's Ball), who will continue to appear beyond the season. I want Christopher to have learned from his father's mistakes. When Kristin drowns in the Southfork pool, Jeff Farraday contacts Bobby Ewing, who secretly purchases Christopher for $25,000. John Ross, Cherokee name Tsan-Usdi, (born October 3, 1790, Turkeytown, Cherokee territory [near present-day Centre, Alabama, U.S.]died August 1, 1866, Washington, D.C., U.S.), Cherokee chief who, after devoting his life to resisting U.S. seizure of his people's lands in Georgia, was forced to assume the painful task of shepherding the Cherokees in their removal to the Oklahoma Territory. She then married Jeff, who fathered a prematurely-born Christopher. Willard "Digger" Barnes was the alcoholic father of Cliff Barnes, and the nemesis to Jock Ewing and his son J.R. Ewing. "I'm not tryin' to influence you. J.R. faked the paternity test all those years ago to spare his family and himself a lot of embarrassment and raised John [], [] J.R.? In 1952, on Election Day, as the rest of the Ewing family sat around the new Southfork television set watching the returns as Eisenhower beat Stevenson, Jock slammed the ranch books shut, took off his glasses, muttered something lo Miss Ellie, and stormed his way into town. Dallas creator David Jacobs has called the final scene in Paternity Suit when J.R. picks up his son for the first time his favorite moment during the series. Each time, Jock would search all over town and then finally find Digger and Jason holed up somewhere, nursing a bottle. Bobby suspects Cliff is guilty of the deed and J.R. attempts to pay the ransom for the child. In later years, as Jock grew enamored with ranching and left more and more of the responsibility for running Ewing Oil to J.R. and Bobby, he drew very close to Ray Krebbs, who seemed to be just the kind of son Gary should have been. Jock generally spoiled his youngest son, Bobby, who Jock considered to be "the best of the lot". J.R. Was known to often treat his son disapprovingly and impose high expectations on him. Unable to stand Ellie's distress for long, Jock reluctantly gave in and ordered the wells capped. It was even worth it to take old man Southworth's constant haranguing about the ruination of Texas by oilmen. Digger had a unique ability to smell oil underground and with Jock's business skills they began making a fortune. The doctor told Jock that Amanda would never recover and advised Jock to divorce her, which he eventually did in 1930. Dont forget: This is the man who once sued J.R. and Sue Ellen for custody of John Ross, claiming he was the childs biological [], [] appears to be Jordans wife. Steve Forrest portrayed a character called Wes Parmalee who may or may not have actually been Jock who had survived the helicopter crash in 1982. Of his alter ego, in addition to maintaining his smarts, Metcalfe said Christopher should be "a step ahead. [5], Kristin Shepard, Sue Ellen Ewing's younger sister, leaves Dallas after having an affair with Sue Ellen's husband, J.R. and then shooting him. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. In the 2012 continuation of the television series, a grown-up Christopher (now portrayed by Jesse Metcalfe) takes after Bobby and concerns himself with the welfare of the land and environment. Christopher comes up with a long-term goal and a way to put his stamp on the Ewing family legacy. By necessity, Jock had to struggle with managing the ranch and its finances, which drove him to distraction, since he absolutely abhorred book-work and didn't know beans about ranching. Dallas Decoder. That special night. After Christopher learns that his mother is dead, he gains her 1/3 ownership of Barnes Global, effectively making Cliff a minority owner in his own company. Those few moments where they humanize J.R. are always powerful. He lost his share of the business he once owned with Jock due to his alcoholism and irresponsibility. The series depicted the family's eldest son J.R. and his two brothers' shady tactics for acquiring power. Of course, Pamela, Christopher, and John Ross all believed Cliff was guilty at the time, but it turns out Bobby knew he wasn't. Later, at J.R.'s grave ("The only deal he ever lost," his . Ewing #1 came in. This time, in the fall of 1980, it was worse (though it was actually JR., not Jock, who did any forcing). Jock played byJim Davisfrom 1978 to 1981. Yes, the Southfork Ranch was saved by Jock's money, set Jock secretly was forced to find a way to make up the enormous financial drain fast, before he lost hold of his assets. Among the new additions to the cast are Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren), Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth), Ray Wise (Blair Sullivan), Phyllis Flax (Mrs. It was the happiest moment of his life. Alex Russell, best known for his starring role in the 2012 film Chronicle was also considered for the role. Drunkenness and shoot-outs were rampant, fist-to-face violence was a normal part of each waking hour. J.R. and Sue Ellen hide the true facts . For the next three years he would periodically step in when the going got tough for J.R. and Bobby, between whom the leadership fluctuated, but for the most part he concentrated on ranching. They celebrated with a lengthy second honeymoon in Europe. Since the oil strike at Spindletop, Texas, in 1901, the fortunes to be made in oil had been moving away from the Rockefel-fads in Pennsylvania to the Lone Star State, where any smart, able man had a shot at instant wealth. Upon their return, Jock was summoned by the State Department to Washington, D.C., where he was asked to lead a drilling venture in South America. Cliff is falsely convicted of J.R.'s murder. The storyline was certainly loaded with suspense where the question of John Rosss true paternity is dragged out almost towards the end, and highlighted the existing tensions between Sue Ellen and J.R. John Ross is the son and namesake of show's most iconic character, J.R. Ewing, and his longtime love, Sue Ellen Ewing . In 1936, Jock and Miss Ellie married on the day that Miss Ellie's family was about to lose Southfork and it was well known that Jock was the only man in Dallas with the money to save the ranch. Search Down To Two Actors", "Who Will Play Pam and Bobby's Son On TNT's Dallas? [6] Christopher is overjoyed when his parents remarry in 1986 and move back to Southfork Ranch, where he is reunited with his cousin, John Ross. Jock briefly returned to Dallas for a few hours before leaving for Venezuela. They never discussed it! As I look around, I see so many of you that called Jock friend. The family then learns that Cliff and Ryland are working with the governor to devalue Ewing Energies. really outstanding lady.. class act all the way.. September 27, 1979. But it was the middle son, Gary, who proved to be such a disappointment to jock. In 1948, Amos Krebbs left Margaret Hunter, leaving her to raise Ray as a single parent. Jock was certain the kid was oil but good-naturedly went along with Aaron's fantasy that he was going to be a rancher. John Ross seems conniving and diabolical, but within that layer, he is very complicated, he wants his birthright of course, but also his father's approval. Egged on by his father, Digger, and a reporter, Cliff Barnes initiates a lawsuit to be acknowledged as the father of Sue Ellen's baby. Not since he was a child had Jock been able to pursue the interests that he adored: hunting and fishing. Wes arrived at the barbecue where upon he went to meet with Miss Ellie played by Barbara Bel Geddes. In a storyline during the 198687 season of the show, a man named Wes Parmalee (portrayed by Steve Forrest) came to Dallas, where Clayton and Ray hired him as ranch foreman on Southfork. For months after John Rosss birth, J.R. all but ignored the child because he secretly suspected Cliff is the father. I'm TELLIN' you what to do." When Sue Ellen later rekindles her romance with Dusty Farlow, John Ross goes to live with them at the Southern Cross Ranch inSan Angelo, much to J.R.'s dismay. She was infuriated by Jocks deep affection for and camaraderie with his newfound son Ray and by the fact that, once again, JR and Bobby were at odds. And so we will. Amanda became terrified of leaving the house and barricaded herself in when Jock wasn't there. I doubt if they ever will.). Both John Ross and Christopher have been in love with Elena, but she originally chose to be with Christopher and the two almost married. Marta Del Sol (fling) Paternity Suit is available on DVD and at Amazon.com and iTunes. John Ross "Jock" Ewing, Sr. (1909 - 1982) was the husband of Miss Ellie Ewing, and father of J.R. Ewing, Gary Ewing, Bobby Ewing, and Ray Krebbs. I was surprised too, at Jocks naivety. Looking at the man's lowered head, seeing Ellie's pained expression at her father's pride lying so vulnerably on the table, Jock just smiled and slapped Aaron on the back, assuring him that it was no problem. Jock accepted the assignment, working down there for several weeks in some of the thickest, most deadly jungle territory in the world, If the terrain didnt worry him, the political unrest did. This is one of several stellar scenes in another standout episode from Dallass third season. The extent to which he succeeded is debatable. I also love when Miss Ellie refuses to act embarrassedwhenshe and Lucy run into phony-baloney society matrons Marilee Stone and Linda Bradley while shopping. He made J.R. his successor and took a more active role in running Southfork with foreman Ray Krebbs. Soon after, Pamela disappears from the hospital, leaving a note for Bobby that claims she doesn't want anyone to see how badly burned she actually is. [1] The portrait became a focal point of the Dallas set and was featured in a number of episodes. Jock explained that the land was obviously barren, useless, worthless, hell, they were building practically a highway along it from Braddock, and after all the money he had spent . However, John Ross and Cally eventually bond. During his term in Britain, Jock had an affair with an Army nurse from Emporia, Kansas, named Margaret Hunter. Then nothing could stop him; no geological barring outfox him. He introduces her as Evelyn, although in the third-season episode Paternity Suit, Jordan seemed to refer to his spouse as Sara. Is this a continuity error, or are they two [], [] Paternity Suit, a third-season Dallas episode, Miss Ellie and Lucy (Barbara Bel Geddes, Charlene Tilton) are [], [] affair with Cliff (Ken Kercheval), Pams vengeful brother. The character was portrayed by Larry Hagman from the series premiere in 1978 until his death in late 2012, and Hagman was the only actor who appeared in all 357 episodes of the original series. He was married to John Ross's wife Pamela (who was originally posing as a woman named Rebecca Sutter, who turned out to be Cliff Barnes' daughter, making Pamela Christopher's adopted cousin; Cliff was the first Pamela Barnes Ewing's brother) who miscarried their twin children. Later, Clayton and she settle a problem caused . Yes Digger could locate oil, butdarn ithe got drunk the minute he did, never pulling himself together long enough to put in a decent day's work on the rig. Christopher also harbors resentment for his adoptive mother who has been gone for years, believing she abandoned him. Metcalfe on his portrayal of Christopher. Their daddy, Ellies husband, was dead. 46min. Jock was to preserve both options for his son; he understood that. son built a case against Jock, accusing him of murder. After that ordeal, Jock wanted to get back the rhythm of his life:riding, roping, jogging, talking with his family at the big breakfasts and dinners, spending time with the little grandson whom J.R. had presented him with, playing games of backgammon with Ellie at night, but it was not to be. . John Ross bonds with one of the counselors, Peter Richards whom also has an affair with Sue Ellen. Through his older brother, Jason, Jock got his first job in an oil field in Texas. The character also made one appearance on Dallas ' s spin-off series, Knots Landing, during its second season. Christopher is not completely defined by his morality, but at "his core he's a very moral and ethical guy," said Metcalfe. The infant is then kidnapped by the grieving mother Priscilla Duncan, but is eventually returned. The Ewings rally back with some scheming of their own. Some might find the Ewing patriarchs incredulousness annoying, but to me, his behavior is rather sweet. You know what is wild. It was unthinkable that Jock was no longer there to control those Ewing boys, J.R. and Bobby, For control he did. On the domestic front, things were progressing nicely until Jock started drilling on Section 40 and hit oil. And now, through the scholarships at SMU, I know how proud hed be if he knew what you had done for him, and perhaps he does. [9] Joshua Harris then stepped into the role on September 27, 1985, in the episode "The Family Ewing." Dr. Lacey recommends that John Ross attend a day camp with counselors. Christopher runs away looking to start over, "lick his wounds," and discover who he is. Elena discovers his manipulations, dumps him, and reunites with Christopher. Christopher does his best to emulate his adoptive father's noble ways and the Ewing family name. In 1977, Jock retired as president of Ewing Oil. Egged on by his father, Digger, and a reporter, Cliff Barnes initiates a lawsuit to be acknowledged as the father of Sue Ellen's baby. And he was my husband, but more than that he was my best friend. John Ross marries Pamela, who had managed to become a partner in Barnes Global and gain a third of its shares. Surprisingly, the baby was proven to be JR's. Armed with this knowledge, our tuxedo-clad hero enters the Southfork nursery, picks up his son, holds him close and kisses him. When she found out that Jock was involved, she exploded. As if rewarding Jock, Miss Ellie gave him the most precious gift imaginable: a healthy, robust son named (John Ross Ewing, Jr. Jock was on cloud nine over this child, as was Aaron. Jock came to heavily rely on J.R. in the management of Ewing Oil giving J.R. "the fever for big business" but "never taught him when to stop". Jock Ewing on an subelty. "A lack of it turns competitors to enemies and enemies into fanatics. [3][4] The Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas, where Dallas exteriors were shot, features a different Jock Ewing portrait as a focal point of its "Jock's Living Room".[5]. He tells Sue Ellen and Bobby this before proclaiming that he is not just like his father - he's worse. Allison Jones (one-night stand) J.R. discovers that Christopher is Kristin's child and believes that he is the father and blackmails Bobby with this information. Also, a drunken Sue Ellen was behind the wheel when Walt Driscoll [], [] Silent Killer, the pep talk Bobby offers a worried Jock in Ellie Saves the Day and the Paternity Suit sequence where J.R. picks up his infant son for the first time. Is probably best known for her role as Kristin Shepard (Sue Ellen Ewing's scheming sister) in the television series Dallas from 1979 to 1981. Jock was played by Jim Davis in the show's first four seasons from 1978 to 1981, and as a young man by Dale Midkiff in the made-for-TV movie prequel The Early Years in 1986. . Katz started his career as a child actor at the age of 7 and worked in the entertainment industry until 26 when he announced his retirement from his career.

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