Dallas (TV Series)

The Red File: Part 1 (1979)

Ken Kercheval: Cliff Barnes

Quotes 

• Cliff Barnes : I have a job to do. I intend to use the full power of this office to bury J.R. Ewing.

• Julie Grey : [at outdoor restaurant, Cliff is settling in to eat junk food]  You sure must have a cast-iron stomach.

  Cliff Barnes : Hey, Julie.

  [goes over] 

  Cliff Barnes : When did you get back into town?

  Julie Grey : Two weeks ago.

  Cliff Barnes : You must know that I am now a power in Dallas.

  Julie Grey : Can't be much of a power. Look where you eat.

  Cliff Barnes : Oh, no, I... I like to eat among the people.

  Julie Grey : Well, for a politician, you sure take rotten care of your most valuable possession.

  Cliff Barnes : What?

  Julie Grey : Your mouth.

  Cliff Barnes : Oh. Oh, very funny. Is this a coincidence that we meet, or are you doing undercover work for J.R.?

  [she lowers her eyes] 

  Cliff Barnes : Whoops. Bad choice of words. I assume that you've resumed your relationship with Texas' answer to Michael Corleone?

  [smiles, lifts his glass] 

  Julie Grey : He's not that bad, Cliff.

  Cliff Barnes : Are you his emissary?

  Julie Grey : No, I'm early for a job interview across the street.

  Cliff Barnes : You're not workng for Ewing Oil?

  Julie Grey : No.

  Cliff Barnes : You see, I don't understand that. I do not understand why J.R. doesn't give you a vice presidency with a large yearly bonus.

  Julie Grey : [smiles, raises her eyes]  Why do you think I'm worth that?

  Cliff Barnes : Because you're gorgeous.

  [she scoffs] 

• Cliff Barnes : [answering machine]  This is Cliff Barnes. I'm out right now. Leave your name and number after the tone, and I'll get back to you.

  [beep] 

  Julie Grey : [tearfully]  Hello, Cliff? This is Julie. You're right, I do know where the skeletons are buried. I've been hurt enough, and I'm ready to sell. All we have to talk about is the price.