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Steve Kanaly who played Dallas cowboy Ray Krebbs joining us in our Star Chat at Ultimate Dallas for a live discussion with the fans - Here's the transcript

<Chat_Host> Welcome Steve Kanaly everyone

<Steve_Kanaly> Hello everyone
<Steve_Kanaly> First question please

<Question> <Jane> Hi Steve, do you use the internet much? Have you been in a chat room before and what sites do you surf?

<Steve_Kanaly> Jane I do use the internet for research
<Steve_Kanaly> Never been in a chat before
<Steve_Kanaly> next question please :)

<Question> <Pamela> If season 8 had not been a dream do you know what was in store for your character? You were fantastic during that season and I always wondered how the deaf child story would of panned out

<Steve_Kanaly> Pam - I don't know sorry but I gather the deaf boy would of become a regular cast member and we would of followed the family of Ray and Donna
<Steve_Kanaly> next please

<Question> <TMM> What happened with Philip Capice? He has vanished from the industry, is it true disagreements led to his departure?

<Steve_Kanaly> TMM - I believe Larry Hagman did not like Phil Capice, I know he left the film industry and its a mystery.
<Steve_Kanaly> next please

<Question> <Jock> I read in the previous interview you are writing a Dallas book, can you tell us about this?

<Steve_Kanaly> Jock - I have yet to make a publishing deal but I do have a book about 25 years of Dallas which outlines every show
<Steve_Kanaly> next question please

<Question> <Hilary> The show seemed to start downgrading the women characters on the show, although JR was the major character the other characters were the backbone. Why do you think this happened? Pam's character was totally ruined by 1986-987 run.

<Steve_Kanaly> Hilary - It was a male sexist show which started with Larry Hagman and Len Katzman which was perhaps was a Texas reality,
<Steve_Kanaly> next question please

<Question> <JR1978> What was Dack Rambo like? His death was very sad and I loved the character of Jack, I liked his friendship with Ray.

<Steve_Kanaly> JR - Dack was nice accomplished actor and he was from California, we were not real close but he was a nice addition to the show,
<Steve_Kanaly> he was one of a twin
<Steve_Kanaly> and his twin died too I believe
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<Question> <Afton> How did Dallas change your life?

<Steve_Kanaly> Afton - Made me rich and famous
<Steve_Kanaly> It was the best acting training a person could ever ask for,
<Steve_Kanaly> my character went through so much it was wonderful training, I was able to become a director and made a lot of money and became famous world wide
<Steve_Kanaly> next please

<Question> <Little_Lucy> Steve, Did they ever consider handling the Lucy Ray issue after Ray became a Ewing?

<Steve_Kanaly> Lucy - Its not something I would consider, it was more important to me that Ray was a Ewing. People were nervous about the Ray/Lucy issue so we washed over it.
<Steve_Kanaly> next please :)

<Question> <Jamie> What did you like best and least about the Character Ray?

<Steve_Kanaly> Jamie - The best part was I was able to create that character, develop him in a way I wanted too.
<Steve_Kanaly> I didn't like the way the writers made him stupid and way too vulnerable at times.
<Steve_Kanaly> next please

<Question> <Analise> What did you think of the Fatal Attraction storyline?

<Steve_Kanaly> Analise - I thought that was good and very fun to do, Michelle Scarabelli was a great actress, I worked Michelle on Okavango.
<Steve_Kanaly> it was really well developed story
<Steve_Kanaly> next please

<Question> <SB> Have your family been affected by your fame?

<Steve_Kanaly> SB - Yes, I think we all became very guarded about out personal lives wherever we were.
<Steve_Kanaly> You have to keep your wits about you, my children were always kept separate from my career
<Steve_Kanaly> next please
<Steve_Kanaly> :)

<Question> <Dan_James> Steve, I would very much like to write to you, how would I do that? Do you or your agent have an address?

<Steve_Kanaly> I will get back to you that, look out on Ultimate Dallas for details
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<Question> <Adam14> Steve, did you ever think of appearing in Knots Landing?

<Steve_Kanaly> Adam14 - I never had any interest to appear in Knots Landing, nor was I ever asked too but of course Charlene and Patrick did crossover
<Steve_Kanaly> Ted Shackleford came across to Dallas and Joan
<Steve_Kanaly> Next question please

<Question> <mickyfan413> Will there be anymore reunions?

<Steve_Kanaly> Its great so many people are here and from all over the world, I just wanted to say that
<Steve_Kanaly> Mickey - Its hard to say yes or no, the latest is a feature film with big name stars in the roles but no former Dallas cast members
<Steve_Kanaly> If there was a reunion on the TV show characters, it has to start with Larry Hagman.
<Steve_Kanaly> The guiding light of the show, Leonard Katzman is deceased and that held it back

<Steve_Kanaly> next please

<Question> <Luke> Loved you with Charlene Tilton, was she fun to work with as a young actress?

<Steve_Kanaly> Luke - She was very a great young woman and fun to work with, lots of energy
<Steve_Kanaly> she was 17 when we started, I could of been old enough to play her father :))
<Steve_Kanaly> Lucky I wasn't arrested for molesting a minor *laughs*
<Steve_Kanaly> next please

<Question> <Bobby> Steve what do you think about the forth coming "Hollywood Dallas the movie" and who do you think should play your role? Do you think it will be a hit with the fans and stars?

<Steve_Kanaly> Bobby - Its amazing to me, I think its going to be a very difficult script to write
<Steve_Kanaly> the buzz is that John Travolta is going to play JR and Brad Pitt to play Ray
<Steve_Kanaly> that is all I know about
<Steve_Kanaly> Do you think people will miss the original actors?

*All the chat members say a big YES

<Steve_Kanaly> Next question please
<Steve_Kanaly> :)

<Question> <WestStar> Steve, what was Jim Davis like as an actor and as a man, and what is your last memory of being with him? Thanks

<Steve_Kanaly> WestStar - Jim was an inspiration to all of us in the cast , he is my example of not giving up
<Steve_Kanaly> He became a success after 45 years in the business
<Steve_Kanaly> he was on a show that made him world famous, he enjoyed it so much, he was very giving and considerate and I could not think of a better person to play Jock
<Steve_Kanaly> The moment that comes to mind is in Dallas when he said to me, 'he is not your dad Ray, I am'
<Steve_Kanaly> Next question please

<Question> <abbalover> Steve what are you current projects?

<Steve_Kanaly> A film I may be doing with a friend of mine, its about Ninja, black comedy and I maybe doing a film in Germany
<Steve_Kanaly> next question please

<Question> <kkodey> What was Leonard like as a person? I would love to have met him...

<Steve_Kanaly> kkodey - Leonard was an example of a totally dedicated, hard working, gifted, old time Hollywood
<Steve_Kanaly> He was a great leader and a workaholic
<Steve_Kanaly> :)
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<Question> <Jon-R> Steve, I recall seeing you after Dallas on a tv show called Okavango . I don't remember much except that the character you played seemed to be more JR than Ray. how did it feel to play a character so different to one you had played for such a long time before

<Steve_Kanaly> Jon-R - I really loved making Okavango, playing JD was a lot of fun, and my character very much like JR. He was something of a rascal, it was well suited for my interest, I enjoy hunting and fishing outdoors and that's the kind of guy he was.
<Steve_Kanaly> Next please

<Question> <WestStar> Steve, how many hours a day did you and the cast film each day, and which cliffhanger episode was your favorite?

<Steve_Kanaly> Weststar - Hello again, when filming in LA, it was 5 days a week, 12 hours a day, then while filming in Dallas - 2 months of the year, we worked 6 days, 12 hours a day. Favorite Cliffhanger is when Southfork is burning, Ray and JR have a big fight and we go out for the season
<Steve_Kanaly> next please

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