tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266898723472453598.comments2023-05-18T05:08:09.387-05:00Real DallasJames and Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07218500299320351426noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266898723472453598.post-23424746998706947022011-06-19T09:59:34.246-05:002011-06-19T09:59:34.246-05:00"Plus, he's supported by Roger Staubach.&..."Plus, he's supported by Roger Staubach." Yeah, one of the biggest real estate swindlers around.<br /><br />That guy must be a Preston Hollow idiot who doesn't have quality of life issues like potholes and crime. Basing your vote on the Cowboys? Seriously?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266898723472453598.post-50985664454423390822011-04-01T12:49:04.691-05:002011-04-01T12:49:04.691-05:00TERRIFIC endorsement!TERRIFIC endorsement!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266898723472453598.post-76498147270243313712010-10-15T07:55:40.734-05:002010-10-15T07:55:40.734-05:00There seems to be alot of concern, on your part, a...There seems to be alot of concern, on your part, as to the exact addresses and direction and landmarks around the city as it relates to the show. Also, the reality of where the characters reside at the potential expense of the show's validity. I think you've lost sight of the show point; it doesn't take itself seriously. The saying on most sets is "If they're seeing that, they're watching the wrong show". That statement is used to justify completion, rather than perfection. Obviously, some people will focus on the writer(s) lack of regional geography and sense of driving direction known (and treasured, to some) to us who live in our great city. Being a film crew member for over 20 years, I could become jaded to ALL things incorrect on screen. Suspension of disbelief is key, even for me. You're supposed to enjoy the show for it's silliness, not for it's ability to accurately portray our city geography or stereotype everyone here to have a Texas accent. I, for one, enjoy the fact that the show is here and I can work at home, near my family. I'd rather hear the Texas accents coming from my crewmates than have to hear a Louisiana or New Mexico accent. Don't be jaded about the show and mock our mayor or city for the open arms, it's keeping some great LOCAL film crews working and home. If you want, Dallas (the TV show) and Walker is on DVD if you want to live some sort of glory days for stereotyping our city. Maybe they have the streets and accents figured out for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266898723472453598.post-42274782347056775142010-06-16T15:13:47.032-05:002010-06-16T15:13:47.032-05:00Living in Dallas for 19 years, the accents sound a...Living in Dallas for 19 years, the accents sound about right with the exception of the ADA who is clearly trying too hard. And since it's a TV show, not a documentary, I'm okay with buildings in Fair Park (where the show's studios are located) pretending to be other buildings. Some of the directions are funky but nothing will ever top the wormhole-riddled geography of "Walker". My favorite is Walker escorting a lawyer down the steps of the Tarrant County Courthouse to her car... parked under the interstate in the Dallas West End.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266898723472453598.post-14910172450807037652010-06-15T20:29:07.736-05:002010-06-15T20:29:07.736-05:00Someone else told me about the "east to Westm...Someone else told me about the "east to Westmoreland" directions, but thanks for capturing and distilling all the geographic anomalies. I haven't seen the show, but if I do I'll be sure to pretend I'm watching a different Dallas.Tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266898723472453598.post-10143869117131285312010-06-15T11:48:46.076-05:002010-06-15T11:48:46.076-05:00Being from Houston, I have noticed something else ...Being from Houston, I have noticed something else about this show: no one speaks with a Texas accent. They all sound like they are from Los Angeles. The episode I watched last night about the vending machine was void of anyone who sounded like they lived in Dallas. Not the prostitute, not the pimp, not the pimp's helper, not the hotel personnel, not the other police officers, not the D.A. lady, not the business owners, not the people who were suppose to be residents of Dallas. No one. I find that odd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266898723472453598.post-3783081360215111402009-06-29T23:46:35.825-05:002009-06-29T23:46:35.825-05:00BTW, terrific photos too!BTW, terrific photos too!Gary Kindleyhttp://www.drgk.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1266898723472453598.post-24634616164857590272009-06-29T23:45:33.997-05:002009-06-29T23:45:33.997-05:00What a great new blog and terrific writing, Linda!...What a great new blog and terrific writing, Linda! If I hadn't been present, I would have gotten a great feel for what happened this weekend from your wonderful narrative of the journey of Munger Place United Methodist Church.<br /><br />Gary KindleyGary Kindleyhttp://www.drgk.orgnoreply@blogger.com