- published: 18 Mar 2014
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Afton Cooper was a fictional character in the popular American television series Dallas, played by Audrey Landers. She joined the cast during the fourth season in 1981. She stayed until the first episode of the eight season. Landers returned at the end of the twelfth season for five episodes and reprised her role one more time in the move Dallas: J.R. Returns in 1996.
Afton is the sister of Mitch Cooper, the new lover of Lucy Ewing. J.R. Ewing is immediately attracted to her and they wind up in bed. J.R. gets her a singing job in a bar where she meets Cliff Barnes. They become romantically involved but it doesn't last long because Afton think he's a loser. Unlike her brother Mitch, she is fond of money. When Cliff has a case against J.R. concerning the counter revolution in South East Asia, Afton is the one who drugs Cliff so J.R. can get his hands on the evidence. Eventually Afton turns against J.R. and is falling for Cliff. After Sue Ellen is back available, Cliff loses interest in Afton, but she still loves Cliff. When Cliff tries to kill himself, Afton is the one who finds him and is able to save his life.
Actors: Jim Davis (actor), Patrick Duffy (actor), Patrick Duffy (actor), Larry Hagman (actor), Larry Hagman (actor), Charlene Tilton (actress), Victoria Principal (actress), Linda Gray (actress), Ken Kercheval (actor), Ken Kercheval (actor), Linda Gray (actress), Morgan Brittany (actress), Morgan Brittany (actress), Audrey Landers (actress), Audrey Landers (actress),
Plot: Interesting British-made documentary on the enduring cult appeal of US super-soap 'Dallas' (1978-1991). New interviews with cast and crew are mixed with favourite clips ("Who shot J.R.?", "Bobby's return in the shower" etc), never before seen out-takes and comedy moments from practical joker Larry Hagman.
Keywords: retrospective, review, tv-specialActors: Sarah Nean Bruce (miscellaneous crew), Larry Hagman (producer), Tracy Scoggins (actress), Patrick Duffy (producer), Larry Hagman (actor), Lee Rich (producer), Buck Taylor (actor), Linda Gray (actress), Blue Deckert (actor), Patrick Duffy (actor), George Kennedy (actor), Ken Kercheval (actor), Mark Hanson (actor), Cate Hardman (miscellaneous crew), Audrey Landers (actress),
Plot: Years after J.R. Ewing lost Ewing Oil and apparently committed suicide, we learn that he is alive and well. He returns to Dallas, and plots what could be his greatest scheme: Bringing his family back together, and regaining control of Ewing Oil from arch-enemy Cliff Barnes. Will he be successful?
Keywords: character-name-in-title, detective, judge, second-part, sequel, tv-series-reunion