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Morgan Fairchild's Dallas Near-Miss Revealed
19 Jul
Summary
- Morgan Fairchild turned down a full-time role on Dallas.
- She pursued her own development deal for a potential show.
- Dallas ran for 14 seasons, a duration Fairchild didn't anticipate.
Morgan Fairchild recently shared insights into a pivotal career decision, revealing she turned down a permanent role on the hit television series "Dallas." The actress, who appeared on "Flamingo Road" and "Days of Our Lives," explained that the producers of "Dallas" approached her after "Flamingo Road" was canceled.
At the time, Fairchild had a development deal for her own television show, on which she would also serve as a producer. She chose to pursue this independent project rather than join "Dallas," a show that had already been airing for seven to eight years. She admitted to not anticipating its eventual 14-season run.
Fairchild had a brief stint on "Dallas" in 1978, playing Jenna Wade before other actresses took over the role. Reflecting on her time on "Flamingo Road," she expressed gratitude for working alongside admired actors like Barbara Rush and Stella Stevens, whom she had watched and admired since childhood.
