Patrick Duffy "Bobby Ewing" "Dallas" from the heart Interview!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

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[@thecraigbyrne]

I've had the privilege of talking to Patrick Duffy several times myself, both at the Dallas reboot and for a Paley Center carpet for The Man From Atlantis, and my biggest takeaway is how kind and grateful he is. He seems to celebrate his past work the same way we all like to talk about it. I'm very happy for him that he's found a great partner in Linda Purl and I will always welcome him to my TV screen. Another great interview, John!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

First of all, that is so cool Craig, I would have loved to go to both of those. How awesome you met him! Thanks, glad you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed interviewing him😀

[@thecraigbyrne]

@@ThatsClassicTV Thank you John! One of the times I spoke with him was on the set of the TNT Dallas reboot. He was directing that week and what he was directing was a bit spoilery so we mostly stuck to what was then called the "Ewing Energies" offices.... but for the afternoon they took us on a shuttle to tour Southfork! That was like Disneyland for a TV geek like me. I can tell you really enjoy doing these interviews, and your passion really makes this channel stand out. Your questions bring out the best stories!

[@en6278]

I feel Patrick is one of those perfect people that was blessed with both great looks & a wonderful personality. He always comes across as having a great sense of humor & very kind spirited. He must be every womans dream husband.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Just a terrific soul and so thankful for everything that has come his way.

[@Concertsandmore]

Patrick Duffy is so nice and is an amazing storyteller. Most of what he said, he said in other interviews(so was not new to me), however it is always great to hear those stories. 😊 #BobbyEwingLives 😎😎😎

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@BenSkyLakewood]

Sounds like Patrick lived a good life

[@ThatsClassicTV]

I would say so😀

[@bambijimper]

I loved hearing the stories. The connections and the way they just fell into place for him. Even my husband was enthralled with it. Another terrific job John! NEXT!!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks Jamie, I loved Patrick's stories as well.

[@jerryconnelly802]

Yes..

[@movieprod]

John, this is so ironic as yesterday I received a DALLAS residual for a second season episode "COMING HOME".. Executive Producer Lenny Katzman was a friend (we all worked for Lorimar, I started on THE WALTONS as a PA, eventually as an Assistant Director) btw Lenny's car CA License Plate read "EWING 1" Lenny cast me in COMING HOME (I think I was a Bell-Boy or something like that) to keep my SAG Medical current. I was so lucky as I got to work with Barbara, I don't recall if Patrick was in the scene or not (sorry Patrick).. speaking of Patrick we had a mutual dear friend writer James Prideaux who, in your interview, Patrick mentions as a Playwright friend...anyway, I met Patrick on many occasions, most at Prideaux's apartment at the "Italian Village" in West Hollywood...Patrick was just a wonderful guy...and I had worked with Linda Purl on THE WALTONS and THE YOUNG PIONEERS (another Lorimar Production) I had a crush on Linda, phenomenal actress, she could do it all, what can I say. I have to laugh looking back at working on DALLAS...it was shot on Stage 8 at MGM and it had been pouring rain for days, and the street outside Stage 8 was flooded, in fact, they had to place sandbags at the doors to keep the water off the set, and the Wardrobe Guy (I think it was Bob Miller) had to roll my pants up and literally carry me to the set so as not to soak the wardrobe. Patrick will remember that. I've been receiving residuals for many shows I worked on in the 70's and 80's but hadn't gotten anything from DALLAS in years. Just yesterday I got a residual for COMING HOME...it was Labeled "Free Internet" whatever that means $11.00, not bad for a show I worked on 45 years ago! Perhaps, John, you could put me in touch with Patrick, Linda too. I'd appreciate that, it would be fun to catch up! Thank you for another great THAT'S CLASSIC!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Great stories John. What an amazing time in your life. Unfortunately I don’t work as an intermediary (as the request comes more often than you might think) to keep my relationship with my guests as professional and personal as possible. I hope you understand.

[@kathypellette2509]

what a hoot! you are a classic yourself! i love your energy and stories too.

[@yooperlooper]

One of the few actors who has not been corrupted by Hollywood. Loved him as Bobby, he was perfect for the role.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Patrick is just a great guy period.

[@yooperlooper]

couldn't agree more!@@ThatsClassicTV

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@yooperlooper Sounds good

[@damianp564]

The missus and I just spent a good part of the last 2 years watching the original 14 seasons of Dallas. Crazy ride. Enjoyable interview. Thank you.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thank you Damian! 14 seasons over two years, that would have been a wild ride😀

[@lisazampino2131]

I love the interview with Patrick Duffy.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks Lisa, Patrick is a kind soul no doubt about it.

[@benodo]

A true legend and gentleman!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

He certainly is😀

[@katherineholloway5437]

Love Patrick duffy❤

[@ThatsClassicTV]

I get it, what a terrific person.

[@amandahughart1757]

Patrick Duffy I miss the show tv

[@ThatsClassicTV]

So many of us miss Dallas for sure.

[@BenSkyLakewood]

Man from Atlantis a pleasant childhood memory like Lee Majors.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

No doubt, I was a big fan of both shows!

[@robertplant3907]

Another superb one. I look forward to these as much as I do the sunrise each day. I appreciate that they are on Spotify also which allows me to listen to them. Thanks for doing this for us!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

My pleasure! You are very kind to say that😀They mean a lot to me and I am glad that enjoyment passing on👍

[@francoisevermel-bw4vz]

Patrick duffy est une merveille de gentillesse J'ai toujours adoré cette homme

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Patrick truly is a kind soul😀

[@davewoods6673]

Great interview, John! Wow. Enjoyed it very much. These shows are a highlight of my week!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks Dave, that means so much to me!

[@bradybowden7590]

Can you please bring David salby falcon crest

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@bradybowden7590 I will add him to my list and let’s see what happens.

[@lesleydecker1015]

I really enjoyed Patrick Duffy. He’s so down to earth. Has great story teller. I also understand the meeting people that you knew were going to be best Friends. I’m new to the station. I’m so interested in him and Tabitha so far

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Enjoy Lesley, a lot of great interviews for you to enjoy. Patrick is a wonderful soul and Erin is so fun😀

[@DeborahManiscalco]

It’s most unfortunate that they will never ever be a show like Dallas or Hawaii Five-0 reboot very rarely make it as good as the original thank you very much for this upload and love from all of us on Staten Island, New York

[@ThatsClassicTV]

My pleasure Deborah! I hear you great shows like these are so rare these days. Glad you enjoyed the interview.

[@DeborahManiscalco]

@@ThatsClassicTV a great video, but how do you know my name?

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@DeborahManiscalco It shows your name😀

[@DeborahManiscalco]

Sorry darling I just had a lot of crap with spam lately. You can’t even watch KZbin without getting hit with some sort of crap. You do have a good channel and I like your show very much

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@DeborahManiscalco No problem so glad you are enjoying my channel, so many fun interviews😀

[@ronbroomhall5181]

Such a great interview, thanks

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thank you Ron, Patrick was a pure joy to interview.

[@mandypoole6828]

Loved man from atlantis. I am one of six kids. We would all sit together and watch it. Never missed an episode. Dallas omg i was so in love with Bobby such a handsome man and still is, he has aged well. Loved Dallas it was a massive hit here in the UK. Great interview. 👏👏🇬🇧

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thank you Mandy! Hope you become a subscriber if you aren’t already. I was the same way with Man from Atlantis, so I can only imagine the excitement with six kids😀Patrick is such a kind soul as well. Love 🇬🇧 UK!

[@mandypoole6828]

@@ThatsClassicTV Subscribed. 👏🇬🇧

[@pasqualeperillo]

Hi thats classic good interview and great actor

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Hi! Thank you, appreciate it. He is a terrific actor and person😀

[@kathypellette2509]

As you know, everyone lived and breathed Dallas back then. It is incredible to think there were only 3 tv channels back then. I lived in a dorm at West Tx. State Univ. (now it is West Texas A&M Univ.) Canyon Tx and a time or two, another girl would come over just to watch Dallas. Oh my, that Charlene Tilton was a cutie too!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Dallas was an event to say the least! I would love to interview Charlene, well you never know.

[@eddiehanson2738]

Superb interview. Thank you... and... subscribed!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@eddiehanson2738 Thanks Eddie, glad you enjoyed it and appreciate you subscribing! Enjoy all the Dallas interviews and so many more on my channel😀

[@HeyWatchMeGo]

Patrick Duffy is EITHER the greatest actor in the History of The World, OR he is being genuine and honest in this interview. I think it is the former, and it's very refreshing to hear an actor tell the truth! Thanks Patrick Duffy. This is a GREAT interview. Definitely interesting, and worth the time to watch. :) Time well spent!!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thank you so much for your comment. Patrick is as genuine as they come with a heart of gold. Having met him in person and interviewed him he is everything you see😀

[@jad8123]

Great interview with Patrick Duffy. Everything from The Man from Atlantis, Dallas (even a Knots Landing shout out), Step by Step and B&B. He was so classy and discussed everything with great detail. The only thing I thought was odd about the Dallas discussion was there was no mention of the main storyline of the show which was Bobby & Pam (aka Romeo & Juliette). Of course, maybe he didn’t want to discuss it but he mentioned (or was asked) practically about the whole cast except Victoria Principal. Anyway, keep up the good work. These interviews with these actors (I’m 59) always me look back at happy times.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Love to hear that, they bring back great memories for me as well. We covered a lot of ground in the interview so you just can't ask everything😀Enjoy, more great interviews to come.

[@ivane5110]

Enjoyed all of these series immensely, but Patrick will always be the Man from Atlantis for me. I was such a major superhero, comicbook and sci-fi, and even water-theme fan as a kid. So his show was made for me. I really wanted him to be Aquaman without a doubt, but also me and my buddies kept wishing his series had been done as Namor the Sub-Mariner (a name, shockingly, now part of the mainstream popculture). And in keeping with that we really hoped for him as the Man from Atlantis to appear with Bixby-Ferigno Hulk. Doubt they'd do it now, but it'd still be cool to do a cartoon movie with Patrick voicing the character, the way that Adam West did with Batman in a few cartoon movies in recent years. Another great interview.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks Ivan, I totally hear you. I was a huge Man from Atlantis fan and was so bummed when it didn’t get renewed for more episodes. Glad you are enjoying the interviews!

[@kathypellette2509]

Awesome interview! I can tell hes easy to talk to, and so interesting! It will be great for you to talk with Linda too.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thank you, I am actually trying to get Linda on the show so we will see:)

[@Jerry-tv4bg]

I'm still watching Dallas on Amazon prime absolutely best show ever

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Just one of those shows that really stands the test of time😀

[@gutenbird]

Funny. We’ve watched the show 3 or 4 times on reruns over the years. Bobby was my favorite character. I know JR had all the fun but Bobby was a perfect balance and very believable.

[@retrotelevision1]

That was a great interview with Patrick Duffy I thoroughly enjoyed it, I'm off now to watch the Pat priest interview.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Fantastic enjoy!

[@isobeljames1328]

He says of Victoria Principal who plays Pamela. "I have never even conversed with her off the set. But on set we have a great working relationship I think it's because we play such a lousy people." -------- Being paired with VP (whom Duffy calls"the upstage artist of the world "was difficult at first." We were in constant state of competition, we were very territorial in front of the camera. Their relationship improved during Dallas'third season when Duffy made his debut as director " I developed an appreciation for her and I think for the first time she started to trust me".

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks love the background info, always interesting!

[@dermotspollen]

Fantastic channel. Fantastic interview and such a lovely smart guy Patrick is.. So grounded so likeable

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thank you so much Dermot, that means a lot. Patrick has a wonderful heart and is so sincere. And bottom line he is thankful for all of it. Hope you are a subscriber, there are some wonderful episodes coming up.😀

[@joemanzo4453]

Love this interview. Patrick is so grateful for everything. So glad to see him on B&B and so great he found love after his wife passed away. So positive about things. Can’t get better than that

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thank you, I love Patrick, what a wonderful soul! Just amazing😀

[@adam4180west]

you must have Patrick back i would love to hear how he felt working with Priscilla Presley and which character he wanted Bobby to end up with

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Well you never know, it has happened before, maybe.

[@nancybreshears6456]

Awesome interview!!! So much info on all of his TV shows. I can't wait to see what's next for him and Linda Purl. So much fun!!!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thank you Nancy😀He is amazing and so open. Hopefully you hit the notification bell for my channel as I will be interviewing Linda Purl as well over the next couple months👍

[@jacquelinedorsey9290]

I loved that show and patrick was my favorite 😊

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Patrick was terrific on every show he has been on😀

[@gutenbird]

I think Bobby was the most difficult role on Dallas. Being likable for years is very difficult.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Patrick is so likable as a person that I think he was able to use that well.

[@isobeljames1328]

"you can only play boring Bobby Ewing boy scout type, for so long" he says..... "After the divorce" says Patrick "I thought Boy Bobby will start dating like crazy. The producers said no I had to be good. But we were always sort of getting back together because the couple was so firmly established in the minds of the audience that scriptwriters couldn't walk away from it.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks again for the info!

[@jerryconnelly802]

I love the reboot. I wish they would do it 1 more time.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

I get it, that would be cool!

[@holylandfan3275]

Ok, this is crazy, but, in my back closet, I still have the “Who shot J.R?” t-shirt I bought back then. (I’m a Texas female. Haha). My young (6 yr- 8 yr or so) son and I were ready for Friday night shows. He loved Knight Rider, so we’d sit and eat our dinner in front of the tv and watch that. I don’t think I missed an episode of Dallas. We also both watched (and LOVED) The Incredible Hulk on Wednesdays. Yes, audiences HATED the dream year! To be honest, when it happened, you felt like you wasted soooooo much of your time to watch it and then… nope, it didn’t happen. 😡 😂

[@holylandfan3275]

Plus, I live in the panhandle of Texas, but had a brother and sister in-law in Dallas. While visiting one time, we took a tour to the Dallas ranch set in Plano (right outside of Dallas). You couldn’t go in because it (obviously) had an actual owner and they lived there, but you could walk around the outside. I even remember as a souvenir, they had J.R. on a fake currency bill. I ‘may’ still have that also. 😂

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Fantastic, always love it when an interview brings back special memories!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

I would love to visit the Dallas home so cool 😃

[@gulperkymn696]

Every body have love Bobby Ewing

[@ThatsClassicTV]

How could you not and Patrick Duffy was perfect for the role!

[@gulperkymn696]

​​​@@ThatsClassicTVI know Patrick Duffy was perfect for the role...

[@gleeberger8966]

A great interview, but why was Victoria never brought up? She was a HUGE part of Dallas and Bobby!! It's almost as if she wasn't brought up on purpose.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Hi Glee, thanks so much. Actually it wasn't done on purpose, sometimes the conversation goes in different directions as I don't plan everything out. Unfortunately we never went there, I wish we could have talked about Victoria as much as anyone else.😀

[@gleeberger8966]

@@ThatsClassicTV Hay, thanks for getting back to me! I just hope they got along and worked well together! I loved Bobby and Pam ❤️

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@gleeberger8966 I hear you and totally understand

[@neilbreakwell4500]

22m 27s Patrick says he wished he had Bobby's money .. I always wished I had his hair ! In fact now I just wish I had hair :)

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Lol😂😂too funny, love it!

[@vladislavrouhier2393]

👏👏👏

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it😀

[@chrism9368]

@thatsclassictv I’d love someone to ask him or Linda what the original plan a story was for the Dallas season 2 reboot if Larry hadn’t died. I read Cynthia say they planned for plan A only with Larry for all 15, till they had to pivot. It would be nice for someone to come out and tell us what the original end game of s2 was

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks Chris, if I interview Linda or end up interviewing Patrick again I will try to remember to ask them.😀

[@chrism9368]

@@ThatsClassicTV you’re welcome! I really wish we got a resolution to Dallas 2.0, but we didn’t! Some can point to Larry’s death and the change at TNT, and all are solid points, but going into s3 , Dallas had a ton of momentum and the slate was wide open! The Judith light brothel garbage, along with Elena trying to go against the Ewings now with that dude was just whack! Waiting till the very end to make John Ross fulfill his transformation was another big mistake! Mitch Pileggi is an amazing actor and villain and could’ve been enough for the show to make him the next big baddy, but Judith Light sucked all mystique, interest and intrigue out of Harris Ryland!

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@chrism9368 Thanks for the breakdown of the issues.

[@14041957ify]

Quem viu esse homem foi lindo e ver hoje o tempo é um ladrão tá vovo bisavô.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Patrick is a great man with kind energy.😀

[@isobeljames1328]

"when Pamela went nuts and was admitted to a mental hospital I thought the time had come for Bobby to run off the rail... Find a woman who's got some action. But he continues as before. There I was trekking off to the hospital everyday with flowers and a sympathetic expression when I really feel like giving her a good slap. " Patrick says the producers want to keep Bobby a Polly Pure heart who would never abandon his wife. The viewers would just never accept him going off with another woman. Duffy points out :" it's a pity but I'm stuck with boring Bobby ".

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Always fun to hear about, thanks!

[@gregsnyder9959]

Petrocelli was played by Barry Newman, not judd hersh.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks Greg appreciate the info, very helpful

[@hendo19742]

ALSO DALLAS THE MOVIE 🎬!👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thank you!

[@rah62]

If questions are being entertained for a future video, I'm curious to know his view with 20/20 hindsight as to why he left Dallas - did he have grander career aspirations, or was he just tired or fed up or something?

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thanks for the question, if the opportunity arises again I will try to remember to ask. Hope you subscribed and hit the notification bell because I will have some other interviews coming up I think you might like😀

[@lunes-1]

👍✅

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Thank you glad you enjoyed the interview as Patrick is just a wonderful man!

[@lunes-1]

@@ThatsClassicTV I am waiting Dallas right now.i am on series 5 when JR sold the fake oil field to Cliff Barnes😊

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@lunes-1 You must be having a blast!

[@Christine-bd8ij]

L’acteur de télévision n’est jamais interrogé sur ses enfants.

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Glad you enjoyed seeing Patrick, he is a very special guy😀

[@amandahughart1757]

Patrick Duffy i am budist too

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Patrick is definitely a calming presence.

[@bradybowden7590]

Can you interview Linda evans dynasty

[@ThatsClassicTV]

I have reached out to her but unfortunately no response as of yet.

[@marcathens2951]

Linda Purl ?? Yikes I'd never guess that Never cared for her / and to date at 74 ?! I guess life goes on 😬

[@ThatsClassicTV]

True love comes in many forms, they seem very happy together😀

[@marcathens2951]

@@ThatsClassicTV Well good for them. Deserved happiness 😊

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@marcathens2951 Well said 😀

[@marcathens2951]

@@ThatsClassicTV BTW are you dating anyone? Wink 😉... 🤣

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@marcathens2951 Lol, married, very kind😀

[@Concertsandmore]

Patrick Duffy is so nice and is an amazing storyteller. Most of what he said, he said in other interviews(so was not new to me), however it is always great to hear those stories. 😊 #BobbyEwingLives 😎😎😎

[@ThatsClassicTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mattk5020]

I'd love you to interview other Dallas stars. I would love to have asked Patrick what it was like working with William Smithers who played Jeremy Wendell.​@@ThatsClassicTV

[@ThatsClassicTV]

@@mattk5020 Well Matt, it always in the works so we will see what happens😀

[@mattk5020]

@@ThatsClassicTV Great stuff, wonder if he remembers the scenes with Carter McKay and his son Tommy McKay.