Linda Gray is opening up her personal archive and giving fans a rare chance to own a piece of Dallas history. The 85-year-old actress has teamed up with Julien’s Auctions to offer several items from her years playing Sue Ellen Ewing as part of the auction house’s “Ladies of the ’80s” event.
According to People, the Linda Gray Dallas memorabilia collection includes items closely tied to her time on the long-running series, including her director’s chair, original clapperboards, production scripts, and props connected to Sue Ellen. Gray admitted that letting go of some of the pieces feels bittersweet, even though she likes the idea of fans giving them new homes.
Linda Gray Dallas Memorabilia Comes With Plenty of History
Gray said she initially felt reluctant about contributing to the auction because so many of the items carried personal memories. Still, she ultimately decided that fans would appreciate owning pieces that had real meaning to her.
Among the items going up for bid are clapperboards from episodes. Gray fought to direct, as well as materials from the set that reflect her work both in front of and behind the camera. For longtime Dallas fans, the auction offers more than collectibles; it provides a tangible link to one of television’s biggest dramas of the 1980s. Gray also made it clear that some things will never leave her possession. Anything her late costar Larry Hagman gave her remains off-limits.
Larry Hagman’s Gifts Still Mean the Most to Her
Gray described Hagman as one of her favorite scene partners and said their working relationship often felt like an acting class. The two built a memorable love-hate dynamic as Sue Ellen and J.R. Ewing, but off camera, Gray remembers plenty of laughter and affection. She still keeps the funny notes Hagman sent her over the years, along with an old Rolex watch he once gave her. Gray called those items “keepers” and said they remain especially dear to her.
Their friendship had a playful formality, with Hagman calling her “Ms. Gray” and Gray calling him “Mr. Hagman.” The Linda Gray Dallas memorabilia auction also features items tied to The Golden Girls, WKRP in Cincinnati, and Dynasty. Still, Gray says Hagman’s notes, watch, and other gifts are staying with her.