[9] Joshua Harris then stepped into the role on September 27, 1985, in the episode "The Family Ewing." 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. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a278b59dfe75a0d I know how he would say things. However, that came during the season after Bobby had been killed, when Patrick Duffy had decided he was done with the show. A stint on the musical talent competition Popstars, the very show that brought Nicole Scherzinger her first brush with fame, turned Josh down the acting path. Its a dream role for the actor, on a show that was close to the heart of his family. [6], "Hes a very complex person; hes got a lot of issues, and he grew up with not the best relationship with his parents. In 1991, John Ross moves to London with Sue Ellen and his new step-father, Don Lockwood. "[6] In addition to feuding over business, the two are embroiled in a love triangle with Jordana Brewster's Elena Ramos. Harris last appeared in the penultimate episode "The Decline and Fall of the Ewing Empire" which aired on April 26, 1991. The character was first written into the series in the episode named "John Ewing III: Part 2" which first aired on April 6, 1979. Cliff is falsely convicted of J.R.'s murder. Bobby's wife, Pamela, is thrilled they finally have a child to adopt. John Ross Ewing III is the son of J.R. Ewing and Sue Ellen Ewing, cousin of Christopher Ewing and Pamela Rebecca Ewing's husband. [29] The following episode, "Love & Family" saw the couple's spontaneous Las Vegas wedding giving John Ross ownership of Pamela's shares of Barnes Global. J.R. Ewing, a Texas oil baron, uses manipulation and blackmail to achieve his ambitions, both business and personal. In 1991, John Ross is sent to live with his mother in London. It is determined that the documents provided by Jeff to Bobby prove that Kristin miscarried J.R.'s baby. [15][16] It was not until he learned that original cast members Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy, and Linda Gray had signed on to play the characters of J.R., Bobby and Sue Ellen, that Metcalfe gladly accepted the role of Christopher. She's also had runs on The Bold and the Beautiful, Hilton Head Island, and Hollyoaks. He promises to steal the company out from under them and brings J.R. on as a partner.[32]. Cliff attempts to sue for paternal rights, but DNA test later proves J.R. is in fact his father. In his final scene (the final scene of the series) he asks Bum to find his sister who he had only just found out about earlier in the episode from a secret file from Emma. Geddes recovered, and was brought back to the role until the series ended in 1991. 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. Accompanied by Bobby and his girlfriend, April Stevens, Christopher goes on his first date that fall. Lisa drops the case after hearing Christopher tell the judge he doesn't want to be away from his father. After Bobby finds Jeff murdered, he and Pam travel to California to investigate the details of Kristin's life before returning to Dallas. The continuation series focuses on John Ross's feud with his cousin Christopher as they disagree over how to restore the Ewing name to its former glory. 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. Im on my fourth version of John Ross right now. Henderson revealed to Soaps In Depth, "He's on a mission, and he's not going to let anybody get in his way." When John Ross gets a motorcycle as a gift from his new-found half-brother, James, Christopher is left alone. "I feel like I know exactly how he would respond to everything thats in his way. [6] Christopher is looking into alternative energy sources such as methane ice, which could cause some problems since the family has been in the oil business for decades. "He goes through a lot, and stuff gets really intense" Henderson said when asked to give a preview of the season. However, John Ross and Cally eventually bond. 185.116.60.11 Specifically, they were forced to watch as Nicolas blew up Christopher's car . John Ross schemes with J.R. to stop Bobby from selling Southfork. [24] But he wants most in life is to "make his father proud. His auntPam becomes a surrogate mother to him. However, Elena has trouble with John Ross's business tactics. When John Ross returns from England with Sue Ellen, he is jealous of his newly discovered older half-brother,James Beaumont(Sasha Mitchell). Its a really big deal for me, he said. "I don't see John Ross as a bad guy," Henderson said. After spending time in jail and nearly dying as a result of being beaten up by fellow inmates on Cano's orders for having failed to deliver the terms of their deal, John Ross decides to turn over a new leaf. After an explosion on Christopher's methane rig causes Pamela to suffer a miscarriage of her twin babies, John Ross comforts her, but is reluctant to tell her that Cliff is behind the explosion that killed her babies. A few years later, Jenna reappeared and was played by Francine Tacker for a few episodes. He promises to steal the company out from under them and brings J.R. on as a partner.[32]. John Ross Ewing 149 episodes, 1983-1991 Priscilla Presley . John Ross attempted to disprove Christopher's methane patent, but his sabotage backfires. Christopher is born to Kristin Shepard and Jeff Farraday in Los Angeles, California. Henderson told Access Hollywood that John Ross decided not to attend college. [14] According to Henderson, the relationship is an element of their rebellion against their fathers, and others who believe it too far fetched for them to team up. The early seasons of Dallas focused more on the rivalry between the Ewings and the Barnes family, but writers were quick to notice that fans were most interested in Ewing patriarch J.R., played by Larry Hagman. [35] Dani Lyman said Henderson fills the role "brilliantly. If there was any way you could one up J.R., John Ross wants to do it. Their feud and cousin and sibling rivalry is passed on by JR and Bobby Ewing who has been feuding over their oil company for years. Were just fortunate enough to jump on this bandwagon and hopefully be a part of a show that can last many years like the original. With the passing of Larry Hagman and his character J.R. in 2012 and 2013, respectively, Henderson's John Ross is pushed to the forefront as the main protagonist of the series. Larry Hagman's J.R. Ewing made a lasting impression as arguably the most infamous villain in television history, and when it came to finding the right man to play his son, John Ross, for the "Dallas" reboot, there were some pretty big shoes to fill. Omri Katz prominently played the role in the series from 1983 until its conclusion in 1991 and also in the subsequent follow-up movie Dallas: J.R. Returns. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. [23], From a very young age, John Ross has always wanted to be like his father. The producers love the fact that I sing and am a songwriter, so much so that they even wrote in John Ross backstory that he left for Nashville to pursue a music career instead of college, the actor revealed. The character never really recovered, and actorSusan Howard left the show not long after. Bobby is not happy with this development, but accepts it since the Ewing family needed to stand together against Ryland and Barnes. In May 1987, Christopher is devastated when he accidentally overhears a conversation between Miss Ellie and Clayton about him being adopted. I think hes done a terrific job with this role and I think hes going to be definitely the one to watch.. John Ross clashes with his uncle Bobby (Patrick Duffy) when he drills on Southfork, going against the wishes of his late grandmother, Miss Ellie (Barbara Bel Geddes). Rebecca is revealed to be Pamela Rebecca Barnes, the daughter of Cliff Barnes, Christopher's adoptive uncle. It ends due to their fathers' disapproval and Pamela's decision to keep the shares of Ewing Energies she received upon her divorce, instead of turning them over to him. Jeff later returns with additional documentation for Bobby concerning Kristin and Christopher. "[16] John Ross and Pamela are "cut from the same cloth" and had similar experiences with their fathers. Bobby and Sue Ellen buy back control of Ewing Global outmaneuvering Pamela and John Ross' attempt to take control themselves. Performance & security by Cloudflare. J.R. correctly suspected that Barnes and Ryland would join forces to destroy the Ewing family. [11] John Ross sincerely believes that oil is the only way which immediately pits him at odds with Christopher. I really understand him and I have grown with him. He has a lot to do. Now this is the third version of John Ross. Menu. Gonzalo described the pairing as a "dynamic duo. "[5] Lisa Steinberg referred to Henderson's portrayal of John Ross as "smoldering. Every good soap opera needs a good rival, and that's where Cliff Barnes came in for 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. Christopher Ewing was the adopted son of Pamela Barnes Ewing and Bobby Ewing . "[27] Executive producer Cynthia Cidre said that the romance emerges from "convenience" and common enemies. John Ross is devastated when J.R. blackmails him into leaving town. By the time John Ross comes home, Sue Ellen is suffering from postpartum depression and has no interest in her son. However, she escapes only to get into a drunken car accident and John Ross has to be delivered prematurely via caesarean. Ken Kercheval died in 2019 at the age of 83. was one of the most successful TV events of all time, and held records for years for how many people tuned in to discover the truth. I want Christopher to have learned from his father's mistakes. Because of the show, I got noticed by agents. However, John Ross's biggest obstacle is living up to the legend of J.R. Ewing. [25] So when John Ross suddenly doesn't have his father anymore, John Ross goes on a "dark mission." J.R. manages to gain the deed to Southfork through a deal with a Venezuelan cartel led by Vicente Cano. But, he is not confident in his ability to accomplish that task. [5] Whenever John Ross feels trapped, he uses "charm and manipulation" to get what he wants. However, as a couple, they have "ups and downs" because neither one is willing to allow themselves to get hurt. "[33], TV Source Magazine's Omar Nobles approved of Henderson's casting and referred to Henderson as a "fine young actor. 5 more photos See also . This helped provide a lot of the drama, especially in the early seasons, as Pam was treated like a spy and an outsider. [37] In his review of the series premiere of the continuation, Ken Tucker said, "So far [Josh] Henderson displays the best chemistry with [Larry] Hagman; as son and father, they seem to enjoy scamming others (and perhaps each other?). [6], In 1989, Christopher and John Ross discuss J.R.'s new wife, Cally, and conclude that they've done all right despite not having their mothers around; they also agree that all women cause trouble. But the audience can see that he has a bit of a playful side as well. . However, he is definitely planning something big. " John Ross thinks that is ridiculous. See production, box office & company info. It's an ongoing battle. After spending time in jail and nearly dying as a result of being beaten up by fellow inmates on Cano's orders for having failed to deliver the terms of their deal, John Ross decides to turn over a new leaf. [28] What made the pairing of John Ross and Pamela so interesting is the reveal about Pamela being Cliff's daughter. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. The infant is then kidnapped by the grieving mother Priscilla Duncan, but is eventually returned. [1], TV Source viewed Henderson's John Ross as an "arrogant playboy that's been slightly humbled by his previous mistakes," which makes him smarter about his choices. Elena discovers his manipulations, dumps him, and reunites with Christopher. When his parents split again, J.R. sends him off the boarding school to spite Sue Ellen. But he didnt. However, Christopher is willing to play dirty if it will help his family.[18]. [21] John Ross disagrees with Christopher who wants the family to invest in alternative energy sources; John Ross is a staunch supporter of oil. Just after J.R. tells his son he's proud of him, he is shot and killed. With the decision to continue Dallas on the TNT network, plans to recast were confirmed. The eldest is J.R., the relentless CEO of Ewing Oil. Growing up, John Ross is very aware of how unhealthy his parents' relationship is, so he never takes much from it. He also branched out a bit as an older man, landing recurring roles on shows like Desperate Housewives and Nip/Tuck. However, John Ross still has a few lessons to learn and J.R. returns to Southfork to teach him. She's also an author, she started a production company, and she works in support of several philanthropic efforts. I was probably going to go back to school and try and walk on and play ball and continue that and then I got a call and they were like, A few agents want to meet you.. She returned a few years later, but was written out once again in 1990. The family then learns that Cliff and Ryland are working with the governor to devalue Ewing Energies. [18] With John Ross "stuck in his father's old-school ways," and Christopher's new innovative approach, their being on opposing sides provides "great intensity. Your IP: The Ewings rally back with some scheming of their own. J.R. then enthusiastically connects with his son, whom he hopes will follow in his footsteps and run Ewing Oil. Even more memorable, he played Max, the tie-dye clad protagonist of 1993's Hocus Pocus. However, she escapes only to get into a drunken car accident and John Ross has to be delivered prematurely via caesarean. Christopher takes out his anger by throwing darts at a picture of John Ross. The Ewings lose control of Ewing Global when an IPO results in a shady deal with Nicolas Trevino and his benefactor the Mendez-Ochoa drug cartel results in the cartel wins control of Ewing Global. This is obviously quite important with Bum saying that J.R. is still "saving his ass from the grave". AccessHollywood.coms newest Rising Star is about to show off some Texas-sized primetime soap chops when the rebooted show premieres at 9/8c on Wednesday night. "[John Ross] also wants to one-up J.R." and at the same time, make him proud. And we can only hope that it does well. He continued to return to the role of J.R., appearing in TV movies, the spinoff Knots Landing and the 2012 Dallasrevival. 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. Rennard left film and television to return to stage acting, but has started appearing onscreen again in recent years. John Ross begins a romance and a business deal with Christopher's ex-wife and Cliff Barnes' daughter Pamela. He resorts to drugs, alcohol and sex with Bobby's stepdaughter, Emma (Emma Bell) to cope. [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." She made the family watch. John Ross moves back to Southfork when J.R. and Sue Ellen remarry in late 1982. She was on the show at the very beginning, but was written out after the 1985 season. He was 81 years old. Dallas was such a big deal. John Ross is officially named by his grandfatherJock. In many ways, he was the least likely of the Ewings expected to meet death in such a manner. Christopher has a strong sense of ethic. A letter is read from Miss Ellie revealing that she has left half of Southfork to John Ross upon J.R.'s death. John Ross attempted to disprove Christopher's methane patent, but his sabotage backfires. [11], "I approach the character with a sense of great abandonment. Luckily for producers of the TNT show, Dallas-born, Tulsa-bred Josh Henderson […] John Ross ends up victorious when he aligns with Judith Ryland, who replaces Bobby as the new Texas Railroad Commissioner, meaning John Ross can complete his Arctic leases deal. At J.R.'s will reading, John Ross receives half of J.R.'s mineral rights, with the other half going to Sue Ellen. Some other notable projects include a run of made-for-TV Christmas movies and narrating the Pony Excess episode of ESPN's documentary series 30 for 30. In the continuation series, actor Josh Henderson stepped into the role. John Ross was played by Omri Katz for much of the original series. John Ross begins a romance and a business deal with Christopher's ex-wife and Cliff Barnes' daughterPamela. Jenna's first appearance came in a single episode, and at the time, Morgan Fairchild portrayed the character. John Ross shakes Bum's hand, letting him know he understands. He's also had a few recurring roles on several shows, including All My Children and Okavango: The Wild Frontier. He tells Sue Ellen and Bobby this before proclaiming that he is not just like his father - he's worse. From 1983, the role was played solely by child actor Omri Katz, who played the character until the series' conclusion in 1991. Bobby Ewing was kind of the odd man out on Dallas unlike his brother J.R., Bobby wasn't a horrible person. John Ross is romancing his business partner and childhood friend,Elena Ramos. [25] John Ross puts on a "front" as if he tries to convince himself that he is "just as conniving and slick" as his father; however, once he goes down this path, he realizes he needs J.R. more than he thought. After an explosion on Christopher's methane rig causes Pamela to suffer a miscarriage of her twin babies, John Ross comforts her, but is reluctant to tell her that Cliff is behind the explosion that killed her babies. As a youth, Josh was hoping to play baseball in college.