This popular American soap opera followed the lives of a wealthy and feuding Texas family in the oil and cattle-ranching industries. The show originally aired from 1978 to 1991 and focused on a family at the center of a long-standing rivalry. The family’s patriarch was a wealthy oil tycoon, and the show followed the personal and professional lives of his children and their significant others. The show was known for its glamorous depiction of the wealthy Texas lifestyle and its storylines involving love, greed, and family drama. Despite facing several setbacks, including the death of one of its main characters, the show remained a ratings hit and spawned a successful revival series in 2012.
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