Dallas


 Jim Davis and Barbara Bel Geddes portrayed Jock and Miss Ellie Ewing, the enduring husband-and-wife duo at the heart of the Ewing family in Dallas. Their on-screen marriage symbolized stability amid the ranch's chaos of oil schemes and betrayals.​

On-Screen Dynamic
Jock, the rugged oil pioneer played by Davis, married Miss Ellie, the gracious Southworth matriarch portrayed by Bel Geddes, in the 1930s backstory, building Ewing Oil together despite early rivalries. They navigated family tensions, with Ellie tempering Jock's toughness while supporting sons J.R., Bobby, and Gary. Fans often called their bond "a marriage made in heaven," anchoring the series' early seasons.​

Real-Life Context
Davis and Bel Geddes shared strong professional chemistry, with cast tributes later praising their portrayals as TV history. Davis's death in 1981 ended Jock's run, but Bel Geddes continued as Ellie, briefly recast during her 1984 health hiatus. Their scenes remain iconic for depicting loyal Texas rancher love. 

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