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How Would Jock Had Fit In, In The Later Seasons?
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<blockquote data-quote="Monzo" data-source="post: 444197" data-attributes="member: 19949"><p>I think Jock would have fit in very well in the later seasons. The main point would have been for the sons to stand up to their father. And if he had applied too much pressure—certainly in the Lucas situation with Bobby vs Ray—Miss Ellie would have stepped in to remind him, once again, that she didn't want to lose another son the way she lost Gary. They would have continued using the formula that had worked up to that point. It certainly would have been interesting to see what would have happened if Ewing Oil had been shut down because of JR while Jock was around.</p><p></p><p>If I imagine Jim Davis having been in excellent health throughout the entire Dallas run, the first thing that comes to mind is that Jock and Miss Ellie would eventually have divorced, leading to a battle over Ewing Oil. It likely would have started with Miss Ellie initiating a separation—perhaps because Jock had once again mishandled a situation with his sons—followed by the kind of misunderstandings typical of soaps; for instance, Miss Ellie might have convinced herself that Jock was having an affair with Rebecca. After the divorce, Jock would have taken up with a younger woman—likely someone already known to the audience, such as Holly or Marilee—but ultimately, he would have reunited with Miss Ellie for a second wedding, mirroring the paths JR, Bobby, and Gary took with their own true love. Of course, trouble in paradise would soon have followed, and we might well have seen Laurel Ellis appear in season 11 as a temptress for Jock.</p><p></p><p>I tend to picture Jock as a strong figure, but over the years, his character would likely have mellowed—much like Miss Ellie’s—eventually becoming little more than background scenery. Even so, the storylines involving McKay, Cally, and James might have been more interesting with Jock present.</p><p></p><p>I’m not sure, however, if the budget cuts during the final seasons wouldn't have eventually claimed Jock and Miss Ellie as well; following a health crisis for one of them, the couple might have decided to travel the world while they still had time, meaning we wouldn't have seen them in season 14 (or perhaps even earlier).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Monzo, post: 444197, member: 19949"] I think Jock would have fit in very well in the later seasons. The main point would have been for the sons to stand up to their father. And if he had applied too much pressure—certainly in the Lucas situation with Bobby vs Ray—Miss Ellie would have stepped in to remind him, once again, that she didn't want to lose another son the way she lost Gary. They would have continued using the formula that had worked up to that point. It certainly would have been interesting to see what would have happened if Ewing Oil had been shut down because of JR while Jock was around. If I imagine Jim Davis having been in excellent health throughout the entire Dallas run, the first thing that comes to mind is that Jock and Miss Ellie would eventually have divorced, leading to a battle over Ewing Oil. It likely would have started with Miss Ellie initiating a separation—perhaps because Jock had once again mishandled a situation with his sons—followed by the kind of misunderstandings typical of soaps; for instance, Miss Ellie might have convinced herself that Jock was having an affair with Rebecca. After the divorce, Jock would have taken up with a younger woman—likely someone already known to the audience, such as Holly or Marilee—but ultimately, he would have reunited with Miss Ellie for a second wedding, mirroring the paths JR, Bobby, and Gary took with their own true love. Of course, trouble in paradise would soon have followed, and we might well have seen Laurel Ellis appear in season 11 as a temptress for Jock. I tend to picture Jock as a strong figure, but over the years, his character would likely have mellowed—much like Miss Ellie’s—eventually becoming little more than background scenery. Even so, the storylines involving McKay, Cally, and James might have been more interesting with Jock present. I’m not sure, however, if the budget cuts during the final seasons wouldn't have eventually claimed Jock and Miss Ellie as well; following a health crisis for one of them, the couple might have decided to travel the world while they still had time, meaning we wouldn't have seen them in season 14 (or perhaps even earlier). [/QUOTE]
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