Creator
David Jacobs
Born August 12, 1939 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Died August 20, 2023 · aged 84
David Jacobs was an American screenwriter and producer behind successful soaps such as Dallas and Knots Landing.
Known For
Dallas: War of The Ewings · 1998Dallas: War of The Ewings
★ 5.61998
MovieDramaTV Movie
In the second of two Dallas reunion films, War of the Ewings follows Bobby and Sue Ellen Ewing two years after taking over control of Ewing Oil. Although J.R. is managing WestStar Oil, he wants to once again own his father's company. When he discovers that Ray Krebbs' land has undiscovered oil on it, he clashes with everyone — from Carter McKay to the Ewings — to get what he wants.
Dallas: The Early Years · 1986Dallas: The Early Years
★ 5.31986
MovieDramaRomance
Prequel to the popular "Dallas" TV series focuses on the origins of the Ewing-Barnes feud during the 1930s. Narrated by Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing, the film begins at a 1951 barbecue where “Digger” Barnes fires a shot at Jock Ewing, then flashes back to the 1930s. Jock and Digger, initially friends bonded over their ambition to find oil, become rivals as they both vie for the affections of Miss Ellie.
Dallas · 1978Dallas
★ 6.91978
SeriesSoapDrama
The world's first mega-soap, and one of the most popular ever produced, Dallas had it all. Beautiful women, expensive cars, and men playing Monopoly with real buildings. Famous for one of the best cliffhangers in TV history, as the world asked "Who shot J.R.?" A slow-burner to begin with, Dallas hit its stride in the 2nd season, with long storylines and expert character development. Dallas ruled the airwaves in the 1980's.
Knots Landing · 1979Knots Landing
★ 6.91979
SeriesDramaSoap
The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.
Boy Meets World · 1993Boy Meets World
★ 8.31993
SeriesDramaComedy
The coming of age events and everyday life-lessons of Cory Matthews, a Philadelphian who grows up from a young boy to a married man.
Family · 1976Family
★ 7.21976
SeriesDrama
The lives of the middle-class Lawrence family in Pasadena, California.
Dallas · 2012Dallas
★ 6.92012
SeriesDrama
J.R., Bobby and Sue Ellen Ewing are all back at Southfork, with plenty of secrets, schemes and betrayals in mind. This time, they're joined by the next generation of Ewings, who take ambition and deception to a new level.
Homefront · 1991Homefront
★ 5.61991
SeriesDramaFamily
Homefront is an American television drama series created and produced by Lynn Marie Latham and Bernard Lechowick in association with Warner Bros. Television for ABC. The show was set in the fictional city of River Run, Ohio in 1945, 1946, and 1947. The show's theme song, "Accentuate the Positive", was written by Johnny Mercer and performed by Jack Sheldon.
Forty-two episodes were broadcast in the United States over two seasons from 1991 to 1993. TV Guide, Abigail Van Buren, and fans showed determination in getting ABC to continue the show for a third season before it was cancelled.
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