It was really cold that day, and something happened when we filmed that scene that never happened to me at any other time in my 44-year career. I hate the phoney of the business world like him. From 1994 to 1995, he also had a role on the ABC daytime drama series All My Children as Seabone Hunkle, the father of Dixie Cooney Martin (played by Cady McClain). Yeah. He estimates 75 percent of viewers identify him 100 percent with Krebbs. It was a real challenge but one of the things that brought the cast so closely together. (LogOut/ So Im thinking, Gee, I dont need this. The part of Rebecca is played on the CBS-TV series Dallas, the original series, by Priscilla Pointer. We were all pretty upset that he was not going to be on the show anymore. Ive done that all of my life. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. SpaceX launches new Starlink 'V2 Mini' satellites into orbit. Something good might come of it. [Laughs] But its still a thrill to say that youre part of this phenomenon of Dallas. And this is the first year theyre going to have to get along without the J.R. character, so I want to wish them luck and help where I can. (You shouldprobably just check that one out for yourself.) He was the guy who kind of gave me the nod for the part to begin with. She had an uncredited role on the 2015 miniseries Show Me a Hero, as well as a supporting role in the 2020 Christmas film Deck the Heart. After Dallas, I worked in Africa for three years on a series called Okavango, that I loved but did not hit it big. She also starred on the series Petrocelli before being cast as Donna on Dallas. Rebecca Wentworth (ne Blake formerly Barnes) was the estranged mother of Cliff, Pam and Katherine. Theres a lot of family interaction that should go on like in real families and that was just something that I wanted to add. The fame and big bucks are appreciated by the Burbank-born actor but there are reservations, too. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. His voice was noticeably higher in his final season. We have four grandkids now and theyre all up in San Francisco, so we try to go up there once a month for at least a week or so. It is nice to get his perspective on Dallas. Donations are not to make a profit, they are purely put towards the forum. She brought a lot of nice things to the show and shes a real Texan. The senior flight attendants were all crying and hugged us as we deplaned. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Paul did not have confidence in an untested director so they paid some more money and hired John Huston to direct. A few years later, Jenna reappeared and was played by Francine Tacker for a few episodes. I had 364 more days ahead and I knew then that I had to do everything possible and use all my will and wits to survive a year in the Nam. He, on the other hand, was a basically uneducated cowboy with a modest ranch house and a little land. I still think he was Jock. And the writers and the producers always wanted to make Ray very vulnerable. He was unhappy when 'Dallas' caught on as a series. Its hard to imagine Ray Krebbs picking up a paintbrush, unless hes whitewashing a fence maybe. Rays my favorite. Its all very flattering. 'I was reluctant because I was an 'artist,' still learning, and I wanted different and challenging roles -- on the job training,' Kanaly said. Were going to go again. I arrived in country by commercial jet to Pleiku in the central highlands to the smell of burning feces and kerosene after a twenty-four-hour flight from San Francisco. Theres also been talk about bringing back Priscilla Presley as Jenna Wade. Sadly those fun times would come to a conclusion when I found myself in a Network Television series that was a big hit. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. During the show's three-month hiatus, beginning this month, Kanaly is growing a beard to escape the Krebbs identity. I have heard references to it in the past. We went back to los Angeles after six weeks of very hard work and waited. Theres a shot of you just standing there, holding Susan Howard and sobbing. The wild popularity of 'Dallas,' in which he plays cowboy Ray Krebbs -- bastard son of the late Jock Ewing and half-brother to J.R. - has turned Kanaly's world upside down. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. That scene he did with Barbara Bel Geddes and Steve Kanaly, you could tell he was putting every last ounce of his acting energy into that scene. Actor Jim Davis, who played Ewing patriarch Jock for four seasons of Dallas, was 71 when he died in April 1981, during the shows run (via the New York Times). Official Account of (Activist) "Bad" Brad Berkwitt Over the next several years I was able to work in several more Milius films in rolls like Pretty Boy Floyd in Dillinger, A cameo in Big Wednesday, Captain Jerome in The Wind and the Lion. That storyline was a big reason I stayed glued to Dallas after that dream fiasco. Painting, specifically water colors, gardening, target archery, shotgun shooting, cooking, and grand parenting are part of my daily routine. Although I would love to see lots more Ray Krebbs on TNT Dallas, Im not sure theres a place for him, even if Lucas shows up. Lucy Ewing had a bit of a yo-yo run on Dallas. Oh, I mean Steve. So it was an enduring character, I think. The [], [] also feature an appearance by Steve Kanaly, who discusses his career playing Ray Krebbs in a newinterviewwith our [], [] back to Southfork: Lucy (Charlene Tilton), Ray (Steve Kanaly) and Afton (Audrey Landers). They have also lived in Enid, OK and Oklahoma City, OK. Steve is related to Kevin Patrick Kanaly and Kara Kanaly Bowers. The show markedDeborah Rennard's first role and helped her find plenty of success in Hollywood. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. However, he also frequently booked guest appearances on a variety of shows: You might have caught Kercheval on something like Walker, Texas Ranger, ER, Murder, She Wrote, Crossing Jordan, or Diagnosis Murder. He also branched out a bit as an older man, landing recurring roles on shows like Desperate Housewives and Nip/Tuck. I thought, wait til my friends and family get a look at this one! What can you tell us about this appearance? Maybe Larry was smiling down on everyone. Farlow was an interesting character, as he tried to navigate his attachment to the Ewing family while being overwhelmed by all the excess in front of him. Well, I try to be honest with everybody in my personal life. I was lucky, I survived, I was intact, and I had learned a lot about life. In my first meeting for "Dallas," my agent told me, "Oh, there's three male roles that you could possibly play: J.R., Bobby or this guy Ray Krebbs." And then I saw the script. And what a cool one. Because like your father and a lot of other people my age, we grew up on old westerns. During that first night the base was attached by VC rockets and several soldiers that had just arrived with me were on their way home wounded on day one day. A Vietnam vet who earned a living making silver jewelry, and instructing at a trap and skeet gun club, he became an actor through his friendship with directors John Milius and John Huston, both gun enthusiasts. That was actually a small but very real touching moment. Feb. 23 (UPI) -- Russia launched an unmanned Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station on Thursday to replace one that leaked coolant after it was struck by meteoroid last year, stranding two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut. James Partee, Jr. Steve Kanaly (Ray Krebs) After Dallas, Steve Kanaly starred in All My Children as Seabone Hunkle and on Okavango: The Wild Frontier. They never complained and were always on time ready to give it there all. That would have been pretty hard to do. How did you feel when they wrote her out of the show? Second, she was intellectually inclined, politically a tigress and a powerful figure in Texas and Washington, D.C. He says he is a better actor now than when he started 'Dallas.' You once did a TV Guide interview where you said people on the set would call you Ray. What is causing the plague in Thebes and how can it be fixed? However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. He provided details of his experiences in the service to Apocalypse Now screenwriter John Milius for scenes in the film involving the character of Colonel Bill Kilgore (Robert Duvall). Hes always a very honest and straightforward guy. Because as you say, you were a pair and suddenly half of you were gone. Bobby Ewing was kind of the odd man out on Dallas unlike his brother J.R., Bobby wasn't a horrible person. Ill see if I can find out. Hey, Ray. He served in the Vietnam War as a radio operator with the First Air Cavalry Division. John Milius were close in age but unlike me he successfully avoided the draft with a healthy dose of asthma . 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There are three roles that you could play. I made this bad joke more than a year ago, before Larry [Hagman] passed away, that theyre going to have Ray and Lucy in whenever theres a wedding or a funeral. Yeah, the whole cast was very familial. When Steve Kanaly was talking about leaving the show due to his character's lack of development, it was Larry Hagman who came up with the idea to make Ray Krebs the illegitimate son of Jock Ewing in order to get Kanaly to stay. Support tellytalk.net with a contribution of any amount. How did you enjoy working with her? I do watercolor, transparent watercolors. Dallas gave Gray plenty of experience in a soap opera environment, and she's leveraged that experience into several impressive television appearances. She left acting for about a decade in the early 2000s, but started dabbling in film and television again starting in 2015. I am surprised that the interviewer had not asked about Ray and Lucys relationship before it was revealed that he was Jocks son and Lucys uncle. I have a temper similar to what he can display. Larry, from the beginning, having had another series experience, saw that it was an ensemble show. [Laughs]. 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. Kanaly is also a vocal supporter of the National Rifle Association. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. They think I'm worth $40 million, like Krebbs. That was good enough for now so off we went for our first summer in Dallas. I think that Steves interview was one of his best! And I did my homework. Kanaly recorded a radio public service announcement for CARE in 1981, and he and former Dallas costar Susan Howard were featured in 1992 NRA advertisements promoting responsible firearms ownership. It was Gene Autry and Roy Rogers and Hopalong Cassidy. During Dallas's run, he also guested in other series, including Time Express in 1979. Dallas was the perfect vehicle for me as an actor and as a husband that wanted to have a normal life with a wife and children. It never fails to move me. So besides acting, what else are you up to these days? Great job with the interview! I only wish they had handled JR's death on the new show as well. She's reportedly developing a cartoon series for Netflix called Agent King, and is also attached to fantasy series Almythea: Rise of Wingtar. There were weeks that you worked long hard hours day after day and then others when your part was less demanding leaving time for family and other business. I can easiy find myself in over my head in a new project like him. Do you have a lot of lines? Pisces Named Steve #30. The other one was, Ray was an illegitimate son of Jock. they do keep him close to the story line and why not bring in Priscilla Presley His soap opera and sitcom experience has come in handy, as he has landed several guest spots on shows like NCIS and All Rise. He carried on working for as long as he could. Jenna Wade was Bobby Ewing's first love, and she was most memorably played by Priscilla Presley. Ray is in the hayloft with the grand daughter, his girl friend arrives just married to Bobby Ewing, He conspires with JR to break up the marriage. I agree with everything you wrote. I know Kenny Kercheval wanted to play Ray. He reprised the role again in the 2012 TNT revival attending his nephew Christopher's wedding. He may or may not have become a movie star. Pride was his big hurdle in life. Kanaly was born in Burbank, California, and grew up in the San Fernando Valley. I think Ive read where he auditioned for Ray. When Steve Kanaly was talking about leaving the show due to his character's lack of development, it was Larry Hagman who came up with the idea to make Ray Krebs the illegitimate son of Jock Ewing in order to get Kanaly to stay. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Set up a base, tear it down and move to a new base and set up again. I noticed it when I watched the episode and thought, Oh, thats so sweet. It was a small gesture, but it says so much about who Ray is. Well beyond the show's initial conclusion, audience interest persisted, leading to the three-season "revival series" that aired starting in 2012. been a friend and hunting partner to Larry, Patrick Duffy and Steve for many years The Ewings were more operatically miserable than any other family on TV, they slept around more, and many of them were. She's also had runs on The Bold and the Beautiful, Hilton Head Island, and Hollyoaks. Keel was a known commodity on Broadway before he made it to Hollywood. Easy to get along with. 'I was caught up in the art of acting when I made my first picture, 'Judge Roy Bean,'' Kalany said. This was my chance. I had been to two celebrations of Larrys life one here at his home in Ojai, where I live, and one in Santa Monica. Before returning to the new Dallas, Kanaly was . I feel so often that they dont write these things as well as they might. She was accused of Marchettas murder, but this was eventually resolved, and she once again became engaged to Bobby. You don't have to contribute it's totally your choice. Milius befriended Kanaly when they attended the same shooting range in California, and turned him to acting by recommending him to John Huston for Roy Bean. Kanaly's last acting credit came in the 2012Dallas revival series, so it seems likely he may have hung up his acting boots. And around his last 5-10 episodes, you can see his face and hair looking different, and his voice sounding different. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. I have a film career I can go back to. And Larry Hagman said, Hey, whoa. He is a highly regarded watercolor artist. Unfortunately, actor Steve Kanaly didn't manage to find continued success in acting after Dallas ended and instead reprised his role in the various reboots of the show. It wasnt hard to find that emotion. KB: I understand that you shared your experiences with John Milius who wrote the screenplay for Apocalypse Now? So I end up listening to all of my friends who tell me, Take the money! They are not prominent social figures in Hollywood. Originally, Ray Krebbs was not in the front roll credits and the role was considered a supporting character. It was my final goodbye to Larry, although I really cant say my final goodbye. I have a wonderful wife and am surrounded by nature. Milius, anxious to be close to the project, opted for Writer in Residence and suggested that he knew the perfect person to play the role of Whorehouse Lucky Jim Milius arranged a meeting for me with Houston. I know youre a Ray Krebbs fan from way back. The forums are advert-free, and we rely on donations to pay for the monthly hosting and backup costs. Kanaly is best known for his role as Ray Krebbs, foreman of the Southfork Ranch, on the prime-time soap opera Dallas from 1978 to 1989. And Dallas is nice, but Id like to just be there on occasion. 76 Year Old Pisces #28. So this was my chance to play a western character and pay homage to the blue-collar guys who work hard and try hard and dont always get the attention. After a while, the drive to meetings and auditions seemed longer and longer and the roles less and less interesting . Dear Telly Talkers. Over the eleven years there were plenty of twist and turns on the set and off but the Dallas cast was my second family then and now. She held administrative roles with groups like the NRA and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission, and has worked closely with the Texas Republican Party. Film and TV? [Laughs] And so I would come home and I would complain to my real wife about my stage wife bossing me around. Also to note: I did warn them about filming on location in Texas in the winter but we went ahead and as predicted the first four weeks of our film schedule were shot during one of the most server winters ever with snow and ice over and over. She was mentioned here and there throughout her absences, and she also made a few appearances on the 2012 revival series. Not one. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Yeah, very much so. Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Large geological patterns on Venus, called Coronae, may provide answers to how the planet releases heat, according to a research study from scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. I wonder what his art looks like. But he certainly has become famous and relatively rich in five years of playing good old Ray Krebbs. Its been a great ride. J.R.'s son with Sue Ellen, John Ross Ewing III, was played by well-known young adult actor Omri Katz on the original Dallas series. Change). The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. He provided details of his experiences to John Milius for the Colonel Kilgore character scenes in Apocalypse Now. #MovingHumanityForward FBHOF Class of 2021 Inductee US Navy 20 Years & 28 Days #VetAgainstTrump. 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