document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Despite Dallas being a great series, it did have its weak spots and I regret to say that Paternity Suit ranks as one of the worst episodes. Pamela Rebecca Barnes - Wikipedia So it eerks me when. This time, in the fall of 1980, it was worse (though it was actually JR., not Jock, who did any forcing). His parents comfort him and explain their reasons for not initially telling him the truth. The infant is then kidnapped by the grieving mother Priscilla Duncan, but is eventually returned. [10] Chris Demetral stepped into the role of Christopher in 1996 for the television film, Dallas: J.R. Returns. After narrowly escaping a fire, John Ross becomes withdrawn, and Sue Ellen takes him to child psychologist Dr. Suzanne Lacey against J.R.'s wishes. He faces the consequences for his actions in season 3 when Pamela finds out about his affair with Emma. Watching them play together had always been one of her greatest pleasures. Free with ads on Freevee . The look on Hagmans face pride, relief, joy says it all. Bobby's wife, Pamela, is thrilled they finally have a child to adopt. Digger Barnes | Dallas | Fandom The role was portrayed by Joshua Harris from 1985 until the conclusion of the original series in 1991. J.R. calls him, telling him that he has a plan which he claims will be his "masterpiece", but doesn't tell him what it is. It was worth it to see her so happy. Through his older brother, Jason, Jock got his first job in an oil field in Texas. He became a man obsessed. Despite dyeing Forrest's hair white to make him look older (similar to Jim Davis), the Lorimar producers reluctantly yielded to viewers and reneged on the original outcome of the storyline, which would have restored the character of Jock Ewing back on the show. At J.R.'s will reading, John Ross receives half of J.R.'s mineral rights, with the other half going to Sue Ellen. Wes arrived at the barbecue where upon he went to meet with Miss Ellie played by Barbara Bel Geddes. Sue Ellen herself was pretty sure Cliff was the father of John Ross, though she and JR did have sex one night around the time the baby was conceived. [1] As the show's most famous character, J.R. has been central to many of the series' biggest storylines. Digger had a unique ability to smell oil underground and with Jock's business skills they began making a fortune. He introduces her as Evelyn, although in the third-season episode Paternity Suit, Jordan seemed to refer to his spouse as Sara. Is this a continuity error, or are they two [], [] Paternity Suit, a third-season Dallas episode, Miss Ellie and Lucy (Barbara Bel Geddes, Charlene Tilton) are [], [] affair with Cliff (Ken Kercheval), Pams vengeful brother. 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After that ordeal, Jock wanted to get back the rhythm of his life:riding, roping, jogging, talking with his family at the big breakfasts and dinners, spending time with the little grandson whom J.R. had presented him with, playing games of backgammon with Ellie at night, but it was not to be. Now, anyone with a modicum of common sense would see the elephant in the living room here. Looking at the man's lowered head, seeing Ellie's pained expression at her father's pride lying so vulnerably on the table, Jock just smiled and slapped Aaron on the back, assuring him that it was no problem. 88.99.190.3 [4] Metcalfe admitted that his hesitation also stemmed from his belief that the series was just "another prime-time soap opera to me, it wasn't somewhere I wanted to go." That special night. he refused to go in on the deal. Soon after, Pamela disappears from the hospital, leaving a note for Bobby that claims she doesn't want anyone to see how badly burned she actually is. Well, no surprise that this is one of my favorite episodes! James Beaumont (Dallas) - Wikipedia Although Gary had an affinity for ranching, Jock thought he had too much ranch air in his head. After Ellie refused his order to back down and stay out of the matter, Jock left Southfork. His timing was unfortunate, Ellie was undergoing severe medical problemsunbeknown to himand it frightened her that Jock was apparently capable of divorcing someone who was ill. She forgave him and they moved on. Freddie Highmore Parents, Who Are His Mom, Dad? | Soaps.com Bobby and Sue Ellen buy back control of Ewing Global outmaneuvering Pamela and John Ross' attempt to take control themselves. When he had agreed to get Southfork out of debt, he had no idea bow much money it would take, and then, on top of that, how many thousands nod thousands that Aaron needed to get it back to a proper working condition. Norman Boyd (TUV) Matthew Brady (DUP) Ellie Byrne (Green Party) Robert Foster (UUP) Ben Mallon (DUP) Taylor McGrann (Sinn Fin) Victor Robinson (DUP) Stafford Ward (Independent) Billy Webb (Alliance) When Kristin drowns in the Southfork pool, Jeff Farraday contacts Bobby Ewing, who secretly purchases Christopher for $25,000. It was unthinkable that Jock was no longer there to control those Ewing boys, J.R. and Bobby, For control he did. Metcalfe on his portrayal of Christopher. Bobby suspects Cliff is guilty of the deed and J.R. attempts to pay the ransom for the child. Eventually Cliff Barnes did file a paternity suit for visitation rights. Jock also became a successful rancher. [13][14] Metcalfe's casting was confirmed two days later. In 1936, Jock and Miss Ellie married on the day that Miss Ellie's family was about to lose Southfork and it was well known that Jock was the only man in Dallas with the money to save the ranch. J.R. also shows very little interest in the child, believing John Ross is actuallyCliff Barnes's son, due to his and Sue Ellen's affair. When his parents split again, J.R. sends him off the boarding school to spite Sue Ellen. John Ross seems to have become a carbon copy of his father. In May 1987, Christopher is devastated when he accidentally overhears a conversation between Miss Ellie and Clayton about him being adopted. No dialogue is spoken, and none is needed. It is revealed that Pamela is the daughter of Cliff Barnes and Afton Cooper in the season finale. It was more a silent pact of trust of one generation with the next. Christopher resents John Ross because he feels that his cousin has exploited the Ewing name to get anything he wants, while John Ross has continually criticized him for not being a biological Ewing. The boys returned home with the confirmation. But where was Jock to find the cash he desperately needed? Emma finds the evidence of Harris' drug dealing with a Mexican drug cartel that leads to his arrest. Marta Del Sol (fling) Contents 1 History 1.1 Early Life 1.2 Life in Dallas 1.3 On the Dallas (2012 Series) 2 Quotes 3 Gallery History Early Life Sue Ellen Ewing was raised by a single mother, Patricia Shepard, with one sister, Kristin. Brenda Strong, who played Christopher's stepmother, Ann Ewing, praised the actor's performance in the filming of the pilot, noting how much he had improved since his role on Desperate Housewives. John Ross, Father of the Cherokee Nation From 1828 to 1860, the Cherokee people were led by the remarkable Native American John Ross. Neither Jock nor I wanted to do things this way, but the old codger left us no option. Jock and Digger returned to Texas from Alaska, where Jock met Digger's girlfriend, Ellie Southworth. 'Dallas': Who killed J.R.? The answer! | EW.com Neither Jock, Miss Ellie nor Ray knew that Jock was Ray's father until 20 years later, when Amos Krebbs came to Dallas and revealed that Jock was Ray's father, bringing proof to back up his claim. Digger screamed at him, railed, shrieking that he had found out what a crook jock wasthat he had put his own name on the lease as sole owner. really outstanding lady.. class act all the way.. Similarly, Jock spends a lot of time in this episode huffing and puffing about Cliffs lawsuit. Between the Lines and Behind the Scenes of "Dallas". London Rain Chapter 24: Part 24, a dallas fanfic | FanFiction Contents However because of the ambiguous nature that the character of Wes departed in, there was a possibility they could bring the character back in the future. Both Jock and Miss Ellie could not understand why Cliff had alleged to a newspaper that he was the true father, and equally flabbergasted that he should order a blood test to prove the matter once and for all. Cliff Barnes - Wikipedia She has some really cool pics of herself when she was young as an actress! Then nothing could stop him; no geological barring outfox him. But the audience can see that he has a bit of a playful side as well. Yes Digger could locate oil, butdarn ithe got drunk the minute he did, never pulling himself together long enough to put in a decent day's work on the rig. J.R. Was known to often treat his son disapprovingly and impose high expectations on him. The destruction of his relationship with Elena reminds Christopher of his feelings of abandonment, due to him being adopted, and the only mother he's ever known, abandoning him as well. [6] Christopher is overjoyed when his parents remarry in 1986 and move back to Southfork Ranch, where he is reunited with his cousin, John Ross. Chambers) and Anne C. Lucas (Cassie, the waitress at the Oil Baron's Ball), who will continue to appear beyond the season. Jock was played by Jim Davis in the show's first four seasons from 1978 to 1981, and as a young man by Dale Midkiff in the made-for-TV movie prequel The Early Years in 1986. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Years later, in 1982, Sam's second wife, Donna Culver, discovered Sam's journals that told what happened; Jock was to carry this secret heavy on his heart for the rest of his life. Sam said for him to think about itit wouldn't be but for a month or soand afterward they'd set Jonas up to live like a king for the rest of his life. - Jock to the sisters Shepard after Kristin tries to make the excuse that Sue Ellen wasn't feeling well last night. Among the new additions to the cast are Deborah Rennard (Sly Lovegren), Morgan Brittany (Katherine Wentworth), Ray Wise (Blair Sullivan), Phyllis Flax (Mrs. At this same time, in 1927, Jock married a frail young girl named Amanda Lewis. They still remember their millionaire boss, with his bare hands, fighting the devastating fire there in 1960, And perhaps, in a way Jock would not have liked, he will also be remem-bered by the terms of the will he left, the cause of feud after feud within the family over the control and activities of Ewing Oil. Bobby had the morals that J.R. lacked and embraced Jock's favoritism. Shortly thereafter, he happened to see a young woman named Eleanor Southworth. As Digger smelled out oil, as the two enacted busting their guts to get equipment and start drilling, Amanda was alone for long periods in the makeshift town around the fields. In the continuation series, the role is portrayed by Jesse Metcalfe. Likewise J.R. also had his doubts which may account for his distance towards the child. However, both boys bond with Cally, and Christopher is a bit jealous of the attention she gives John Ross. Search Down To Two Actors", "Who Will Play Pam and Bobby's Son On TNT's Dallas? Welcome to fatherhood. Dallas / Characters - TV Tropes Cliff Barnes claims to be the father of John Ross and J.R. seeks the services of lawyer Alan Beam. During her pregnancy, Sue Ellen drinks heavily, forcing J.R. to have her committed to sanitarium. The doctor told Jock that Amanda would never recover and advised Jock to divorce her, which he eventually did in 1930. ??? His auntPam becomes a surrogate mother to him. John Ross schemes with J.R. to stop Bobby from selling Southfork. Jock Ewing - Wikipedia Christopher Ewing - Wikipedia Jock wrestled with his conscienceand also his good sense, which told him not to tangle with Barnes one more timebut when he saw Ellie again, he was filled with an elation and passion that he could not contain. A heartbroken John Ross swears revenge on them, despite their new partnership. Linda Gray strikes again C.B.! This is one of several stellar scenes in another standout episode from Dallass third season. In 1987, Christopher and John Ross have a mock gunfight, and Sue Ellen sends them to play outside. Dallas (2012) - canceled + renewed TV shows - TV Series Finale In the 2012 continuation of the television series, a grown-up Christopher (now portrayed by Jesse Metcalfe) takes after Bobby and concerns himself with the welfare of the land and environment. John Ross Ewing: unknown as infant, Omri Katz, Josh Henderson Christopher Ewing: Eric Farlow, Joshua Harris, Chris Demetral, Jesse Metcalfe Lucas Krebbs: unknown as infant, (born on 3/15/1987 episode of Dallas, S. 9, Fall of the House of Ewing) James Beaumont: Sasha Mitchell Kristin Shepard: Mary Crosby Jeff Faraday: Art Hindle To his family, he was an invalid. Today's News: Our Take - Dallas Lays J.R. Ewing to Rest What's Next? Jock generally spoiled his youngest son, Bobby, who Jock considered to be "the best of the lot". She did not complain, instead, she grew thinner, paler, more drawn, and distant. Brandee Cartwell (one-night stand). He once said to Bobby, Im not trying to influence you, Im tellin you what I want you to do. Jock Ewing was a man who knew what was right, knew how to handle people, and tried to pass his wisdom on to his sons. Season 5 Episode Guide | Dallas | Fandom Finally, a another gunfight outside in the street, poor Amanda had a complete mental breakdown, from which, the doctors said, she would never recover. John Ross and Christopher then learn from a letter that J.R. was dying from terminal cancer, and J.R. orchestrated his own murder to put an end to the Barnes-Ewing feud for good. Jock was friends with Donna before she got together with Ray, but when []. The only trouble, Jock found, was many of these men were also desperate cutthroats, men who would calmly in the back to steal your claim. Since the tenth season was broadcast and with the ambiguous ending to Wes Parmalee's departure, some fans have speculated that Wes may have actually been Jock Ewing, but left to spare Miss Ellie and his family any more pain. Kristin returns to Dallas claiming Christopher is J.R.'s son and tries to extort money from him. 'Dallas' finale postmortem: Producer, star talk about losing a Ewing [4], Last edited on 15 February 2023, at 18:25, "Keck's Exclusives: Dallas' Next Generation", "Linda Gray Saddles Up For 'Dallas' Return", "Jesse Metcalfe, Julie Gonzalo Join Dallas Reboot", "Dallas Q&A: Jesse Metcalfe On Christopher Ewing", "Review: Dallas Revived Amid a Prime-Time Soap Comeback", "Critique: 'Knots Landing' Episode 59 'New Beginnings', "Jesse Metcalfe Spills The Beans About The TV Return Of Dallas", "Kiefer Sutherland and Jennifer Love Hewitt Not Joining New "Dallas", "Who Will Play Pam & Bobby's Son On TNT's 'Dallas'? Wes Parmelee was NOT Jock Ewing, but an awful crooker ! He made J.R. his successor and took a more active role in running Southfork with foreman Ray Krebbs. The second piece of news, which made Jock grimace, was that Digger Barnes claimed "Miss Ellie," as everyone called her, was his girl. James Richard Beaumont is a fictional character that appeared in the later seasons of the popular American television series Dallas, played by Sasha Mitchell. The role was portrayed by Joshua Harris from 1985 until the conclusion of the original series in 1991. But when J.R. starts causing trouble for the Farlows, Sue Ellen ends the relationship and divorces J.R. She retains full custody, with J.R. seeing John Ross every other weekend. It was a shockbut somehow not nearly the kind of shock one would have thoughtwhen, in 1980, Jock learned that Ray was his son, by Margaret Hunter Krebbs. [17] Christopher is also very "brainy" and "intelligent" Metcalfe revealed to CraveOnline. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. A rivalry between John Ross and Christopher ensues as John Ross wants to drill oil, while Christopher believes renewable energy, methane, is the way of the future. Their relationship falls apart when Pamela's schemes are revealed. Those few moments where they humanize J.R. are always powerful. Bobby is not happy with this development, but accepts it since the Ewing family needed to stand together against Ryland and Barnes. [15][16] It was not until he learned that original cast members Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy, and Linda Gray had signed on to play the characters of J.R., Bobby and Sue Ellen, that Metcalfe gladly accepted the role of Christopher. As a child, Christopher is a charming, and gentle-hearted young boy with an extended and confusing family. ", "April 12thLord, oh, Lord, what have we done? Later that night, Jock found McKinney back at the bunkhouse and threw him out of it. Farlow first appeared in the episode, "New Beginnings" which first aired on October 29, 1982. Ultimately, viewer reaction to this storyline was mixed but not favorable, as Miss Ellie had found happiness with her re-marriage to Clayton Farlow (Howard Keel) and that the actor contracted to play Wes/Jock, Steve Forrest (then at 61), was sixteen years younger than his predecessor, Jim Davis. Christopher takes out his anger by throwing darts at a picture of John Ross. If you are running for office and someone turns up with loads of money, do you not demand to know exactly where it has all come from. Season 2 Pamela schemes with John Ross to steal Ewing Energies from Christopher and Elena, but they eventually start sleeping together. What I would have liked to see, of course, is then a subsequent (even for a few seconds) moment between Sue Ellen and J.R. John Ross clashes with his uncle Bobby when he drills on Southfork, going against the wishes of his late grandmother,Miss Ellie. J.R. discovers that Christopher is Kristin's child and believes that he is the father and blackmails Bobby with this information. In the final episode of the series in 2014, a man who appeared to be Christopher (but only seen from the back) was seen getting into a car that then exploded moments later. John Ross | chief of Cherokee Nation | Britannica By necessity, Jock had to struggle with managing the ranch and its finances, which drove him to distraction, since he absolutely abhorred book-work and didn't know beans about ranching. John Ross "Jock" Ewing Sr. (19091982) is a fictional character in the American television series Dallas created by David Jacobs. However, she escapes only to get into a drunken car accident and John Ross has to be delivered prematurely via caesarean. Jock was shipped off to France and Margaret returned to the United States. Of course, not everything in Paternity Suit rings true: Cliffs withdrawal from the congressional race feels a bit rushed, and the Dallas Presss splashy headline (BARNES CLAIMS EWING CHILD HIS) is typically over-the-top, but these quirks are really part of Paternity Suits charm. Dr. Lacey recommends that John Ross attend a day camp with counselors. You mean drunk!" John Ross is officially named by his grandfatherJock. John Ross begins a romance and a business deal with Christopher's ex-wife and Cliff Barnes' daughterPamela. Jock Ewings death affected not only his family, but also hundreds of Ewing Oil employees, and the oil market itself. This time, on #6, Jock was determined that his partners would keep their shares. In Dallas: The Early Years, he was portrayed as a younger man byDale Midkiff. Christopher does his best to emulate his adoptive father's noble ways and the Ewing family name. He eventually clicks that J.R. had been suppling the money all along to finance his political campaign, but refutes the suggestion that Alan Beam had a hand in money laundering. A certain combination of toughness 'mm-nino was required to survive, and Jock Ewing had it. Additionally, hundreds of guest actors portrayed supporting characters, this list includes the most noteworthy among them. Not even when Ewing #1 came in had he felt this way. Amanda became terrified of leaving the house and barricaded herself in when Jock wasn't there. September 27, 1979. J.R. and John Ross had joined the impromptu snow carnival and watching J.R. trying to stay vertical in his cowboy boots as John Ross got the better of him in a snowball fight was extremely amusing. He wants to protect his family, and make his family, and his adoptive father proud. Surprisingly enough, it will be John Ross' cousin and rival Christopher (Jesse Metcalfe) that will at least try to help keep him out of trouble. He would have kept ignoring him. She married her fianc, Amos Krebbs and soon thereafter gave birth to Jock's illegitimate son, Ray Krebbs. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. The family then learns that Cliff and Ryland are working with the governor to devalue Ewing Energies. By 1978 Jock had largely retired from Ewing Oil, although he remained Chairman of the Board. No dialogue is spoken. Change). Paternity Suit is available on DVD and at Amazon.com and iTunes. Linda whispers to Marilee (Honey, the Ewings have nerves of steel.), while Miss Ellie imparts a little family wisdom to Lucy (No ones ever made a Ewing back down yet. The news was not good. For months after John Rosss birth, J.R. all but ignored the child because he secretly suspected Cliff is the father. Southworth raged, reducing Miss Ellie to tears and then to anger, directed at Jock. Christopher Ewing is a fictional character from the American prime time drama series Dallas and the continuation series. Dallas really does feel like its own little world now, doesnt it? "[6] For Christopher, it is always "family first," much like his adoptive father Bobby Ewing. As the show's most famous character, J. R. has been central to many of the series' biggest storylines. John Ross Ewing III is the son of J.R. Ewing and Sue Ellen Ewing, cousin of Christopher Ewing and Pamela Rebecca Ewing's husband. John Ross Ewing III (Omri Katz) John Ross Ewing III was everyone's favourite oil heir on the programme. The role was originated by two unknown infant actors on the December 11, 1981 episode. As always, thanks for commenting. Egged on by his father, Digger, and a reporter, Cliff Barnes initiates a lawsuit to be acknowledged as the father of Sue Ellen's baby. Allison Jones (one-night stand) John Ross shakes Bum's hand, letting him know he understands. J.R. Ewing | Villains Wiki | Fandom John Ross is devastated when J.R. blackmails him into leaving town. Omri Katz - Articlebio For The Jerk Theory, he also recorded the soundtrack album, which was released in 2009. Ross was born on October 3, 1790, in Turkey Town, on the Coosa River near present-day Center, Alabama. Additionally, although the evidence presented by Bobby was only hearsay there was actually no concrete evidence to disprove that he was actually Jock. To Julie, he was the tall, powerful, handsome man he always was, But the two were careful to keep the relationship within the bounds of friendship, though passion was lurking dangerously close. [4] TV Guide likened the character to Al Gore due to his interest in green energy. John Ross marries Pamela, who had managed to become a partner in Barnes Global and gain a third of its shares. Though Christopher has grown up trying to emulate his adoptive father, "his ambitions are pushing him to succeed, sometimes my any means necessary. Miles), Larry Hagman (J.R. Ewing), Stephen Keep (Barry Lester), Ken Kercheval (Cliff Barnes), Joan Lancaster (Linda Bradley), Jared Martin (Dusty Farlow), George O. Petrie (Harv Smithfield), Randolph Powell (Alan Beam), Victoria Principal (Pam Ewing), Paul Sorensen (Andy Bradley), Don Starr (Jordan Lee), Charlene Tilton (Lucy Ewing), Keenan Wynn (Digger Barnes). John Ross "Jock" Ewing Sr. (1909-1982) is a fictional character in the American television series Dallas created by David Jacobs. In the fall of 1978 Jock suffered a massive coronary that landed him in the intensive care unit at Dallas Memorial Hospital and necessitated a heart bypass operation in order to save his life. Real Cousins: John Ross and Christopher - Fikkle Fame That seems like a lot for the audience to swallow. Christopher is the adopted son of Bobby and the late Pam Ewing and the biological son of Kristin Shepard (Sue Ellen Ewing's sister) and Jeff Farraday. I think in the past that was possibly the problem with Bobby; is that he always seemed to be a step behind. At his father's store Ross learned the customs of traditional Cherokees, although at home his mixed-blood family practiced European traditions and . As joyous as that [], [] 3. And all these years Sue Ellen had been the perfect quiet wife, they had no reason to suspect that she had been unfaithful. This small piece of evidence against Wes Parmalee being Jock Ewing was seized upon. . Jock explained that the land was obviously barren, useless, worthless, hell, they were building practically a highway along it from Braddock, and after all the money he had spent . In a days, the two men had pooled their resources and struck out on their as wildcatters. Not since he was a child had Jock been able to pursue the interests that he adored: hunting and fishing. John Ross teases his cousin about being the baby of the family, and they have a fight. He was once re-engaged to Elena, but he broke up with her over her deception involving her brother Drew and the sabotage of his methane rig. If another man claims to be the father of married womans baby what is that saying? The two of them, walking together around the ranch one evening, discussed whether this boy, nicknamed J.R., would be an oilman or a rancher. When the Colorado doctors told Jock that Amanda's condition was permanent, with no hope of any mental recovery, Jock sadly got a divorce in Dallas in 1930. Since the oil strike at Spindletop, Texas, in 1901, the fortunes to be made in oil had been moving away from the Rockefel-fads in Pennsylvania to the Lone Star State, where any smart, able man had a shot at instant wealth. His parents divorce that year and during that time, Christopher lives with Pamela. And most of all someone at his side, since his parents neglected him most of his life, and people branding him as being as evil as his father. He pushed Digger perhaps harder than he should have. I remember having the impression that he was the villain, but you didnt really agree and now I can see why. How Much Money Is a Gold Coin Worth? He also possesses a strong sense of morality. The character was portrayed by Larry Hagman from the series premiere in 1978 until his death in late 2012, and Hagman was the only actor who appeared in all 356 episodes of the original series. . The extent to which he succeeded is debatable. [] for alcoholism; arrestedfor J.R.s shooting; and embroiled in a series of ugly paternity suits, divorces and custody battles. Dallas Decoder. According to Metcalfe, by the time of the 2012 series, Christopher is "completely green." As for Ellie and Jock not suspecting Sue Ellen, thats believable too. Jeff later returns with additional documentation for Bobby concerning Kristin and Christopher. However, Bobby was often emotional, short-tempered and lacked the intelligence, drive, and focus to succeed in the oil business preferring football, women, ranching and enjoying the social benefits of being a Ewing, which was earned by the hard work of Jock and J.R. The temporary Ewing home was under attack nearly every night by men in search of food, of money. When Jock first heard it. After an explosion on Christopher's methane rig causes Pamela to suffer a miscarriage of her twin babies, John Ross comforts her, but is reluctant to tell her that Cliff is behind the explosion that killed her babies. A particular specialty of his in those days was the practice of breaking through limestone deposits by shooting the well nitroglycerin He was paid well for his work, and on one of his jobs he made a friendship with Willard "Digger" Barnes, who could literally smell exactly where to drill.