Who Done It

Dallas 

Season 4 Episode 4

Airdate: November 21, 1980

*I watched this episode on the 30^th anniversary of the day it aired

Recap:  Sue Ellen’s mug shot is taken and her fingerprints taken.  A police officer asks her if she has anything to say before her lawyer gets there.  She says that she is sure that she didn’t shoot JR.  He asks her if she is changing her story.  He lawyer gets there and the officer leaves, he tells her that he doesn’t want her to say anything even to him.  He tells her that he will be there in the morning and he tells her that he can’t get her out tonight.  She is put into a cell.

   Cliff is sitting down to breakfast at the café, when he sees the newspaper headline, he gets up and leaves.

Lucy says that it doesn’t seem like Sue Ellen, and JR says that she could have tried it anytime.  Jock tells them that he is refusing to pay for Sue Ellen’s bail; JR wants to know how the lawyer got involved. Bobby tells them that he called him and will pay the bail himself.  Miss Ellie says that it’s too dangerous.  

   Sue Ellen’s lawyer tells her that he will talk to Bobby to get the family to change their minds, he asks her to think of someone who can pay for her bail, she tells him that she doesn’t have anyone.  Cliff comes to see her and she asks him if he came to gloat, he asks her now she is doing.  He tells her that he is on a vacation.  He tells her that he wants to help her.  He asks her what happened, she tells him that she doesn’t remember, she tells him that she had been drinking, she tells him that the Ewing’s won’t pay for her bail he promises to get her out.

   Bobby is talking about buying a refinery, Franklin comes and he asks if he got the approval, he tells Bobby that the Loan Committee sees some problems.  He tells Bobby that he is sorry.

   Sue Ellen’s bail has been paid and she is released.

   Lucy finds Mitch at school she tells him she is sorry for the way she acted, she gives him the books that he wanted, he tells her that he wanted to buy them for himself.  She tells him that she wanted to get them for him.

   Cliff gets a phone call from his work, they tell him that he can come back; he tells them that he will get back to them.  Sue Ellen knocks at his door, she thanks him for getting her out, he tells her that he didn’t do it.  He asks her if she is ok, she tells him that she is fine, but starts to cry.  He tells her to stay, but she says that it will only complicate things, he tells her to stay for awhile, while he is at his appointment.  Cliff meets with Dave Culver, he tells Cliff that they will talk again soon, when Donna comes over and reminds him that they have a plane to catch. 

   Bobby gets home, and JR asks him if he put up the money to get Sue Ellen out of jail.  Miss Ellie says that she is glad that she is out, but that he needs to be more careful.

   When Cliff gets home he finds that Sue Ellen gone and a note.

   Kristin answers the door, Sue Ellen tells her that she has been wandering around for hours, she asks if she can stay with her.

   Sue Ellen stops Bobby outside Ewing Oil, she asks him for his help, she tells him that she needs to see her baby.  She tells him that he’s is all she has to hold on to.  He tells her that he will do what he can.

   Cliff and Donna meet up, she tells him to stay away from her step-son.  He tells her that he can help him become governor.  He tells her that he can get him votes that he couldn’t get on his own.  He suggests that they talk it over a drink.

   Sue Ellen tells Dr. Elby that being in jail was like her nightmare, she tells him that she must have done it since her fingerprints were found on the gun.  He suggests that she go under hypnosis to help her remember what happened that night.

   The doctor’s tells JR that he is doing really well and will be walking before he knows it.  He meets Sue Ellen’s lawyer for lunch, he asks where Sue Ellen is, but he won’t tell him.  JR already knows she is staying with Kristin.  The lawyer tells JR that whatever Sue Ellen said to his is privileged.  JR tells him that the family can always get another lawyer.  He agrees to find another lawyer for Sue Ellen, that doesn’t owe JR a damn thing.

   Bobby tells everyone that he saw Sue Ellen and that she wants to see the baby.  Jock says that it’s too big of a risk, and JR says no.  Bobby tells them that she is lost and lonely; Miss Ellie tells them that she and Pam will take the baby to see her.

   Bobby tells Franklin that he has to pass on the refinery for now, since he knows he is looking for a buyer right away, but if he can wait for some kind of payment plan then he will be in touch.

   Sue Ellen thanks Miss Ellie and Pam for bring the baby to see her.  Miss Ellie asks her how she is doing, she tells her that she doesn’t know what she would do if it wasn’t for Kristin.  She tells her that she is sorry for what happened.  Pam asks her if she can remember anything.  Sue Ellen tells her that she can’t remember anything after she went to the bar.  Miss Ellie tells her that she keeps hoping for a miracle.

   Dr. Elby puts Sue Ellen under hypnosis, and he makes her tell him what happened the afternoon JR was shot.  She tells him that she put the gun in her purse and went to her appointment to see him.  She says that after that she went to the bar, she can’t remember how many she had, then she called JR but he wasn’t at his office.  So she went to Kristin’s condo, she gave her a drink and she thought that if only Dusty were alive none of this would have happened.  She tells him that she told Kristin that she was going to kill JR because he was going to put her in that institution again.  She tells him that she left the condo and had more to drink and can’t remember anything else.  Dr. Elby tries to get her to remember more, but she says she can’t.  He brings her out, and she asks him why she can’t remember, he tells her that he doesn’t know, either she just doesn’t want to remember or she just drank too much and blacked out (she knows she blacked out, that’s why she is coming to you to help her).  He asks her about when she woke up at the airport.  She tells him that she had a headache and when she got home she was surprised that no one was home except the servants, then Kristin coming and reminding her about coming to the condo.  He asks her when she put the gun in the closet.  She tells him that she didn’t have the gun anymore; she tells him that after she changed she changed purses and she would have remembered that.

   Sue Ellen goes back to Southfork, JR is alone outside, and she asks him where Kristin is.  JR tells her to get away from him, and that he will call the police if she comes any closer, as he tries to get up.  Kristin comes out and asks what is going on.  Sue Ellen tells her that she knows she was trying to frame her, she tells her that she knew she would put the gun down when she offered her that drink.  Kristin admits to taking the gun and shooting JR and that the next morning she went to the house and put the gun in the closet while Sue Ellen was in the shower.  JR is about to call the police, but Kristin stops him tell him that he wouldn’t want his son born in prison.  Sue Ellen tells JR that she is not going to jail for her.  JR tells Sue Ellen that he will take care of Kristin in his own way. 
Final Thoughts:  I feel kind of let down by the ending, only because it wasn’t a big reveal in front of everyone, but I liked it.  I kind of suspected Kristin more once Jock and Miss Ellie found the gun, it had to be someone with access to the house.  When I realized that the 30^th anniversary of this episode was on Wednesday I couldn’t believe how lucky I got to be able to watch it on the exact date, if I hadn’t stopped watching the shows since the move to the new house then I wouldn’t have gotten to do it.

On Saturday afternoon I was on IMDB looking something up about the Doctor Who episode we were watching, when I saw the news about Larry Hagman’s death.  I was shocked and honestly a little sad to hear the news, especially when I read what Patrick Duffy had to say about him.  I read that he and Linda Gray were both by his side.  It is amazing how close they were, I don’t think it is that common with many actors on TV shows.  I’m so glad that they got to reunite for the new series one last time, and that the original show is still available for us all to enjoy.
Best Outfit:  It's the suspenders again, this wouldn't be as bad, if it wasn't for the pattern on the shirt with the patterned suspenders.

The Exposé

Falcon Crest

Season 2 Episode 5

Airdate:

Recap:  Maggie and Chase have come with their lawyer to bail Cole out from jail.  The Sheriff tells Cole that his father has done a lot to get him out, and he tells him not to leave town.  Chase asks their lawyer what happens next.  He tells them that he is going to talk to the Sheriff and he wants them to go home and get some rest, and he will talk to them in the morning.  He tells Cole that he wants him to write down everything that he can remember about what happened the day Carlo died.

   Diana goes into Richard’s office, she tells him that the press room is on hold.  He gives her a piece that he wrote that he wants run on the front page.  It is a promise to the people of the city that they will tell the truth.

   Lance is reading the item from the paper to Angela and Julia, Chase walks in, Angela asks him if he read the article that was written about Falcon Crest, in which it said that they underpaid their part time employees.  Julia comments about the article about Cole, and Chase says that he is going to go to The Globe to find out why they made Cole seem guilty for Carlo’s death.  The phone rings and Julia answers it, it’s Emma, Angela takes the phone from Julia and Emma hangs up on her.

   Cole comes out of the house and sees the headline, Maggie tells him that the papers always blow things out of proportion.  She tells him that the lawyer called already and he told her that the arrangement is set for Tuesday.  Cole tells her that he is going out for awhile.

   Julia is in the winery when Richard calls, he tells her that he would like to get to know her better and asks her to join him for lunch, she agrees.  Chase walks in to his office and tells him that he wants him to stop printing lies, Richard plays it like he doesn’t know what piece he is talking about.  Chase tells him that he knows, and Richard says that he wants him to print a retraction saying that Falcon Crest is above reproach and that Cole didn’t kill Carlo.  Chase tells him that he doesn’t believe him about what the article said about the workers, so Richard tells him that he should go with him so he can see why he printed the story about Falcon Crest.  Chase tells him to call him and he will meet with him.

   Cole drives over to Katherine Demery's house, he tells her that he’s been busy, she tells him that she read the papers, and asks him if he did it.  He tells her that he didn’t and she tells him that she didn’t think that he did.  He tells her that he has been thinking about her offer to work for her, and that he would like to give it a try.

   Angela’s lawyer, Phillip tells her that they should be able to bring Emma back in a few days.  Melissa comes down stairs and tells them that she can’t sleep because of the baby kicking.  Angela asks her if she thought about the natural childbirth classes, she says she is still looking into it.  Phillip asks Melissa about her father’s estate, she tells them that her lawyers are handling everything, even the offer that Richard Channing put down for the house and vineyard.  Angela can’t believe that she would consider selling to him, but Melissa tells her that it’s a good offer.

   Julia goes to the restaurant and is taken to Richard’s table, he thanks her for coming, and she asks him why he wants to see her, he tells her that he just wants to learn more about his father.  She tells him about him, and says that he would never resort to telling lies to sell the newspaper.  Richard tells her that he is meeting with Chase and asks if she would like to join them, she tells him that if he can convince Chase then that’s good enough for her.  He asks her what she does at Falcon Crest, and asks if she would ever consider selling her stock, Julia tells him that she wouldn’t do that.  Richard tells her that he could make her a very wealthy woman.  Julia reminds him that she is already wealthy.  He asks her if she is wealthy enough to leave Falcon Crest, he tells her that he knows that she has no interest in publishing and that the only thing she wants is Tony Culmson.  She asks him what he knows about her husband.  Richard tells her that a good newspaper man knows about everything.  She gets up to go, but he stops her and tells her that he has always wanted a sister and now he has two, he says that he hopes that they could help each other, Julia says that she doesn’t see how that is possible.

   Lance goes into Melissa’s room, he asks her if she heard who was arrested for her father’s murder, she tells him that she heard and that he is already out on bail.  Lance tells her that he knows that, and that Cole has been see at the Demery place.  Angela walks in, and Melissa tells her that she changed her mind about the natural childbirth classes and that Lance is changing his plans so he can take her.

   Chase and the lawyer go see the Sheriff, they want his overview of the case, he tells them that Cole was found on the scene and his fingerprints were found at the house and on the murder weapon.  Cole’s shirt was covered in blood and he had been seen making threats.  He tells them that if Cole didn’t do it then someone is going through a lot of trouble to make it seem like he did.

   Lance meets up with Lori, she asks him why he wanted to meet, he tells her that he wants to talk about them.

   Chase goes with Richard to one of the homes of the workers at Falcon Crest, there are a lot of people around, he says that they can’t all live there, and Richard tells him to go ask them.  A man comes out of the house and asks if they are looking for someone, Richard tells him that one of his reporters come out and told them that they should talk to someone names Alphonso.  Chase introduces himself and tells him that he would like to help.  Chase asks him if they all live there, and he says so what they pay their rent.  Richard tells him that the property is owned by a corporation and the rent is handled from an absentee landlord.  Chase looks inside then asks if they have running water and heat.  Alphonso says that they have a wood burning stove and a well in the back.  They tell him that Falcon Crest only pays the part-time workers minimum wage with no benefits.  Chase asks if they all work for Falcon Crest, and they tell him that they do when there is work.  Richard makes his photographer take a photo of Chase with the workers.

   Lori tells Lance that she has been trying to forget about him and move on with her life.  He asks her why she came, and she tells him that it was to prove to herself that she moved on.  Lance tells her that he married Melissa, but he only did it for Falcon Crest.  She asks him if there is anything in his life besides the winery, he tells her that he had hoped it would be her.  She asks what Melissa would say about that, and he tells her that their marriage is in name only, that he has never slept with Melissa.  He tells her that he is going to get the marriage annulled once it’s proven that Melissa’s baby isn’t his.  Lance asks if he can see her again, and she tells him that she doesn’t know.  When Lance gets back from San Fransisco he shows Angela the newspaper with the headline that Chase condemns Falcon Crest.

   Cole makes friends with Katherine’s son, Tyler, who has been really shy since his father died.  She asks him if he would like to stay for dinner.  He tells her that it would be great.

   Chase goes to Lance and tells him that he wants to see the payroll records for the last five  years, Lance tells him to go ask Angela, Chase tells him that he is asking him and to get them now.  Lance tells him that if this about the part-time labourers, that they are only doing what everyone else is doing in the valley.  He tells him that it’s the way it’s always been, and Chase says that it won’t be that way while he is around.  Lance tells him that he takes his orders from Angela, and Chase reminds him that he is part owner of Falcon Crest so he also takes orders from him.

   Melissa stops by to talk to Cole, he tells her that he is really busy, she tells him that she read in the paper about his arrest, she tells him that she believes him.  He tells her that he is sorry, and that everyone wants him to talk about what happened, but he doesn’t know anymore than anyone else.  She asks him about the phone call Carlo made to him, and he says that it means that someone is trying to set him up.  The police drive by and he tells her that it’s the fifth time they drove by, she tells him that they are only doing their job.  Katherine comes out and watches them, then calls out telling Cole that dinner is ready.

   Chase goes to see Angela, he tells her that the workers deserve to be treated fairly, he asks her to come with him to see how they live, she tells him that it won’t make a difference.  He says she afraid to let herself be human.  She asks for the car to be pulled around.  After she looks around and goes back to her car Chase tells Angela that he is going to hold a press conference tomorrow, where he will announce that the part-time employees will be paid the same amount as the full time employees and that they will get benefits.  She tells him that he will have to pay for it himself because she won’t do it.

   Lance drops Melissa off at the childbirth classes telling her that he only promised to drop her off not that he would go with her.  He goes to San Fransisco and goes to Lori’s apartment,  he tells her that he wants her.

   While they are doing the dishes Katherine tells Cole that she is grateful for what he has done for Tyler, she tells him that she is there for him, he drops a plate and they both go to clean it up, and they kiss.

   Chase holds the press conference and tells the press that he is shocked by what he has learned, and that he is going to start paying the workers the same rate as the full-time employees including benefits.  A reporter asks if this was a mutual decision with Angela, Chase doesn’t really answer the question and tells him that he would have to talk to Angela to get her side of the story.  Just then Angela’s car pulls up and she comes over to Chase and tells them all that Chase is only acting on her behalf, she makes it seem like this was her idea all along.

   Philip tells Angela that she was very convincing, she asks him if he found Emma yet, he tells her that he found out that they aren’t the only ones looking for Emma, she wants to know who they are, he tells her that they aren’t sure yet, but he guesses that it’s Richard Channing. 

   Richard tells Diana he wants the Argretti murder on the front page of every edition.  She tells him that they are already pushing it hard, he tells her that it’s not hard enough.  He makes a call to a reporter and tells them that he wants complete coverage on Cole, he wants to know everything he is doing, he tells him that he wants him to report to Diana.  Diana tells him that she doesn’t know why he is so upset, it was the article in the paper that got Cole arrested.  Richard tells her that he doesn’t want Cole arrested he wants him convicted.

Final Thoughts:  I wonder if Richard would be as quick to condemn Cole if he knew how the family really felt about Angela, and how she was trying to get Chase's shares.
Best Outfit:  I wish the quality was better, but here is my choice for the episode, if I remember correctly she wants to go for a run, this doesn't look like something you would go running in, something for dance class, or yoga maybe, but still, gross.

Two Princes

Dynasty

Season 2 Episode 21

Original Airdate:  April 28, 1982

Recap:   Blake gets home and goes upstairs to the bedroom Krystle asks what happened, he tells her that Tony admitted everything, and that he confronted Alexis and threw her out.  Krystle tells him not to destroy the day his grandson is coming home.  Blake tells her Alexis won't get away with it. 
   Joseph tells Blake that Steven called from jail.  Blake goes to see him.  Blake tells him that he's glad he is safe, he ask Steven if he found Sammy Jo.  Blake tells them he will take care of his bail.  Blake seems to be dodging the subject, but finally, he asked him what happened.  Steven gets upset and tell him not he doesn't need help with the bail.  
   Jeff wakes up Fallon and tells that he wants to talk, he says that if they don't give the baby a chance to grow up with both parents, that they could hurt him.  The next morning Fallon ask Blake about Steven.   Fallon tells him she wishes they could just all get along. 
   Joseph tells Krystle that Claudia demanding a suitcase, she goes to talk to her.  Claudia says that nothing is wrong with her, she doesn't want to listen to anything Krystle has to say because she stole Matthew 

  









 Alexis and Cecil are having pizza and pink champagne for breakfast, (yes this is exactly what I imagine Alexis having for breakfast).  Cecil has another attack while Alexis is complaining about her treatment at the house.  He recovers without her ever noticing, she tell them she's accepted his marriage proposal.  Cecil asks her why she decided now.  Alexis tells him that she hates Blake so much, and that she would like nothing more than seeing him destroyed. 
   Nick comes out and tells Krystle that Claudia won't be leaving. Krystle tells him how grateful she is for all his help with Claudia and that he could put aside his anger towards her.  Fallon is watching from her window she sees Krystle kiss Nick on the cheek. 
   Blake goes to see Steven again.  Steven says he doesn't want any help, he plans to plead not guilty, Blake doesn't think that this is a good idea and tells him to plead guilty so that there won't be a trial.  He asked Steven if he hit that man.  Blake says the trial would be hard and that they would bringing up Ted Denard.  
   Fallon and Blake go to the hospital to pick up the baby.  Fallon meets Nick in the hallway, he asked if she and Jeff are back together.  She tells him that she wants her baby to grow up with a mother and a father, she tell them to go back to his patients and that she will get on with her life.  Nick goes to the nursery and talks to the nurse, that will be taking care of Fallon's baby, it's pretty obviously that they have had an affair and she wants it to continue even though he says that it's over. 
   The staff is all waiting for the baby to come home.  Blake toasts the baby and walks around introducing the baby to each member of the household staff.  Steven comes home, Krystle goes him and he tells her that he will come down later.  The nurses watching all of this.
   In the nursery, the nurse take the baby from Fallon who leaves for a moment, she tells the baby how lucky he is.  Krystle comes in and wants to hold the baby.  Fallon comes back and tells her to give the baby back to the nurse, she wants to talk to her privately.  She tells her that she doesn't want any help from her.  Krystle knows that this has to do with Nick, she tells Fallon that she's not blame, but if you want someone to blame someone she just needs to look at herself. 
   Blake shows Nick the news he got from Ecuador about Lindsay and Matthew.  Nick doesn't think it's right time to talk to Claudia, but Blake promised her that he would tell her then moment he received any news. They go together and tell Claudia that Lindsey and Matthew are dead she tells them that they can't lie to her, Blake show her the report.  Claudia says she can't cry, she said she knew it was true when she read the other report.  Blake asks her about it, and she tells me about that night.  Nick asks her to go on, Claudia says that she knew it in her heart that they were dead.  Blake asks what she did then, Claudia says that she went back to her apartment got the gun, and that she was going to kill Cecil.  Nick asks if that was when Krystle came.  Claudia tells them that Krystle tried to stop her.  Blake asks who shot the gun, Claudia says she did.  Nick tell her that the police will want to know.  She said she will tell them everything, Nick leaves to call the police and to tell Krystle the news.  Blake comforts Claudia. 
   Jeff tells Blake that Ahmed is trying to get in contact with him Nick overhears this and is reminded of his dead brother, the remembers what Blake told him about  what he knew.
   Alexis come over, and Krystle asks her what she's doing there.  Alexis tell her she's there to see the baby.

Alexis tells her that she's going to marry Cecil.  Steven talk to Alexis, he tells her that the trial is set for later on.  Steven wants her to admit that she paid Sammy Joe off.  He thinks she believe that he picked up that guy.  Joseph comes out and tells him that Blake wants to see him Blake tell him that it's a special day since his grandson has come home.  They begin to fight and soon the whole family comes into the library and watches them.  Alexis tries to get to Steven to go with her, but Blake tells everyone to leave.  Steven tells them all to stay, since they are all apart of his life.  Steven tells Krystle and Jeff that they aren't Carrington's but they've been corrupted by Blake.  He tells Blake that he is a man, and he has been living a lie just to please him, but he is going to live his life away he wants to.  He tells everyone that he's gay.  He tells them to say it.  Fallon is the only one who can do it.  Steven leaves, Blake asks him where he's going, he said that he doesn't know.  Steven says that he hates their blindness but he love them all very much.  When the baby start to cry, Steven says God help him.
   Claudia hears the baby, she goes into the nursery and she thinks that the baby is Lindsay.  
Final Thoughts:  I don't like crazy Claudia, she just needs to remember what happened and then leave the show. 

Best Outfit:  There is just something about this that is just wrong to me, I can't decide if it's the sleeves, the belt or the pants.