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Dallas: The Early Years

Prequel to the popular "Dallas" TV series focuses on the origins of the Ewing-Barnes feud during the 1930's. Larry Hagman provides the opening narration for the film. The story opens at a 1951 barbecue with "Digger" Barnes firing a shot at "Jock" Ewing. Immediately flashing back to the depression, the two men first meet in a boxcar as both are hoboing. Their original friendship is built on their desires to find oil. But their failings start as they both compete for the hand of the beautiful Miss Ellie. Jock is shown to be an honorable man caught up in a backlash. Digger is a neurotic, alcoholic with a gift for finding oil.

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  • Originally Aired March 23, 1986
  • Runtime 180 minutes
  • Special Position Airs before season 9, episode 27
  • Network CBS
  • On Other Sites IMDB
  • Created December 29, 2019 by
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Name Type Role
David Jacobs Writer
Larry Hagman Guest Star