<P> Dallas is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2 , 1978 , to May 3 , 1991 . The series revolves around a wealthy and feuding Texas family , the Ewings , who own the independent oil company Ewing Oil and the cattle - ranching land of Southfork . The series originally focused on the marriage of Bobby Ewing and Pamela Barnes , whose families were sworn enemies with each other . As the series progressed , Bobby 's older brother , oil tycoon J.R. Ewing became the show 's breakout character , whose schemes and dirty business became the show 's trademark . When the show ended in May 1991 , J.R. was the only character to have appeared in every episode . </P>
<P> Dallas is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on CBS from April 2 , 1978 , to May 3 , 1991 . The series revolves around a wealthy and feuding Texas family , the Ewings , who own the independent oil company Ewing Oil and the cattle - ranching land of Southfork . The series originally focused on the marriage of Bobby Ewing and Pamela Barnes , whose families were sworn enemies with each other . As the series progressed , Bobby 's older brother , oil tycoon J.R. Ewing became the show 's breakout character , whose schemes and dirty business became the show 's trademark . When the show ended in May 1991 , J.R. was the only character to have appeared in every episode . </P>
when did the tv show dallas first air
when did the tv show dallas first air
April 2 , 1978
April 2 , 1978