Dallas (TV Series)

Legacy of Hate (1985)

Ken Kercheval: Cliff Barnes

Quotes 

• Cliff Barnes : What are you doing in the kitchen? Hey! Did you hear that?

  Mandy Winger : Every word.

  Cliff Barnes : Oh, I think we're on our way! I can see myself redecorating J.R.'s office! Take down that picture of Jock! Have a nice big portrait of Digger.

  Mandy Winger : What about Jason Ewing?

  Cliff Barnes : Yeah, sure, why not!

  Mandy Winger : Mm, you wouldn't want to insult your little partner's father.

  Cliff Barnes : Wha-? What's eating you?

  Mandy Winger : [sarcastic]  Don't you think we make a neat little threesome? You, Jamie and me? Next thing she'll be moving in, sleeping over. Then you can discuss the mighty battle from *first* thing in the morning till *last* thing at night!

  Cliff Barnes : [his hand on her shoulder]  Hey, it's late. I think you need some sleep. You're gonna feel a lot better in the morning.

  Mandy Winger : [whirls around]  Don't patronize me, Cliff. Our lives have changed. We are *never* alone. You're *totally* preoccupied with that document.

  Cliff Barnes : That's not true. We're together a lot, you and me.

  Mandy Winger : You know, because of you, I spent a lot of time with J.R. and for the life of me, I can't see the difference between you. Except J.R. has a little more polish... and he spends a hell of a lot more money!

  Cliff Barnes : I don't wanna talk about J.R.

  Mandy Winger : Good. Because I'm out of your battle with him. And maybe your life.

  [turns to leave] 

  Cliff Barnes : [grabs her by shoulder]  No, wait a minute! Now come on, I don't want you to go! You know, I think you might be a little bit jealous of Jamie. Don't be, because that's ridiculous. It's just business. I care about you. I think you're being a little hasty.

  Mandy Winger : I don't think I'm being hasty.

  Cliff Barnes : Please... Stay.

  Mandy Winger : I don't know. Maybe I'll sleep on the sofa.

  [Cliff puts his hands on her shoulders, but:] 

  Mandy Winger : Alone.

• Mandy Winger : I know you're trying, and I do appreciate it.

  Cliff Barnes : Sit down. Everything is just right.

  [doorbell rings] 

  Cliff Barnes : Who can that be? Uh...

  [Mandy gets up] 

  Cliff Barnes : No, no, no, no, no, no, no. No. I'll get it.

  [rushes towards door while she sits smiling at him, but...] 

  Cliff Barnes : Hi, Jamie, come on in.

  Jamie Ewing : Thanks, Cliff.

  Cliff Barnes : Sure. Let me take your coat.

  [closes front door behind her, unaware that Mandy looks dismayed] 

  Jamie Ewing : Cliff, I'm really sorry, I didn't realize you'd be eating.

  Cliff Barnes : No, that's okay. Come on.

  [Mandy looks annoyed] 

  Jamie Ewing : Mandy, I'm really sorry about all this.

  [Mandy shrugs good-naturedly, but it's clearly forced] 

  Jamie Ewing : Cliff, I had a meeting with Clayton Farlow.

  Cliff Barnes : Farlow. Yeah, what did he want?

  Jamie Ewing : He told me how disturbed Sue Ellen and Miss Ellie are over our fight.

  [Mandy looks disturbed too]