S7.E3

The Letter

Episode aired Oct 14, 1983
TV-PG
50m

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J.R. and Katherine plot against Pam and Bobby. Sue Ellen is convinced that her and J.R.'s son, John Ross, needs help and she takes him to a psychologist who recommends a day camp where Peter... Read allJ.R. and Katherine plot against Pam and Bobby. Sue Ellen is convinced that her and J.R.'s son, John Ross, needs help and she takes him to a psychologist who recommends a day camp where Peter Richards is a counselor.J.R. and Katherine plot against Pam and Bobby. Sue Ellen is convinced that her and J.R.'s son, John Ross, needs help and she takes him to a psychologist who recommends a day camp where Peter Richards is a counselor.

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First of 27 series appearances by eighties heartthrob Christopher Atkins as Peter Richards, John Ross' day-camp counselor. Casting Atkins was a coup by the producers to draw younger viewers. At the time Atkins was riding a wave of popularity from his starring roles in The Blue Lagoon (1980) and The Pirate Movie (1982).

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Katherine Wentworth: Pam is moving in the right direction. She seems more unsure of herself than ever. In fact, I get the impression from what she said... that if Bobby would just leave her alone for a while, she'd see the divorce through to the end.
J.R. Ewing: Well... that little talk she and I had is bearing fruit.
Katherine Wentworth: You saw her?
J.R. Ewing: Yes, we had a chat. I think I convinced her that the single life is much more attractive than marriage. Especially since I would do everything in my power to make that marriage unbearable.
Katherine Wentworth: Good.
[sits down]
Katherine Wentworth: Now if we can just convince Bobby that she'd be better off without him, we could wrap this whole thing up. The problem is... he doesn't wanna let her go.
J.R. Ewing: Well, in that case, my dear, you are not doing your job. Now, the last time we talked, I said that I would take care of Pam, and you would work on Bobby. What are you waiting for?
Katherine Wentworth: [shrugs, sighs] Well, I didn't know quite how to handle it... but I've got an idea now.
J.R. Ewing: Oh, I'm sure you'll do it brilliantly. Just don't waste too much time.
Katherine Wentworth: Okay, I'll just have to work out the details. You know, I'm curious about something. I know my reasons for wanting to keep Pam and Bobby apart. But what I really don't understand are yours.
J.R. Ewing: Well, I have a very special feeling for your sister. I hate her. She's been a thorn in my side ever since she married into my family... and I want her as far away as possible from anybody named Ewing.
Katherine Wentworth: Well, I can understand that when you and Bobby were fighting over Ewing Oil... but practically speaking there's not much Pam can do to hurt you now, is there? I mean, there is a truce between you and Bobby,
[she leans forward:]
Katherine Wentworth: Isn't there? You have called off the fight for Ewing Oil, haven't you?
J.R. Ewing: Bobby has, that's for sure.
Katherine Wentworth: And you?
J.R. Ewing: Well, we shook hands on it. I gave him my word.
[big evil grin]

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7/10

It's all about Pam

I used to like Pam but she is so selfish and self-centered. It's always all about Pam. She treats Cliff horribly and poor baby, she can't bear to hear about business discussions. When she was working at "the store" it was fine to focus on business, but heaven forbid that the guys discuss it. She doesn't deserve Bobby, who has been nothing but faithful to her, while she's galivanted around with what's his name a few seasons ago from the magazine, and now the boring Mark Grayson. Kathering is a scheming witch, but Pam is spoiled rotten and doesn't even appreciate a good husband, who found a baby for them to adopt and even bought Pam a gym to run. What ever happened to her gym, anyway?

Speaking of things that have disappeared; why aren't Pam and Katherine living in Rebecca's huge house that she had just bought? And what happened to Lucy and Mitch's condo?

Finally, I love most 80s fashion and hair, but I have 2 complaints. Donna's new 'do looks horrible. Her former hairdo, parted and straight, looked much better on her that the little bangs and the frizz today. Susan Howard is a beautiful woman, but the hair does her no favors. And for the love of Pete, give the women characters shoulder purses. Clutch purses are so awkward and impractical, and ever single female on the show uses them, and has for 6+ seasons!