Barbara Bel Geddes as Ellie Ewing Farlow on the main title caption from the TV Series Dallas.

Donna Reed as Ellie Ewing Farlow on the main title caption from the TV Series Dallas.

Eleanor Southworth Ewing Farlow, Miss Ellie, was a character in the popular American television series Dallas, played by Barbara Bel Geddes (1978-1984,1985-1990) and also played by Donna Reed (1984-1985). Miss Ellie was the matriarch of the rambunctious Ewing family. Miss Ellie had fierce pride in her heritage, deep-seated courageousness, and a strong belief in the strength of family that kept the Ewings together under one roof. The Southfork Ranch, home of the Ewing family The original cast of Dallas. ... Image File history File links DallasDonnaReed. ... Image File history File links DallasDonnaReed. ... The Southfork Ranch, home of the Ewing family The original cast of Dallas. ... The Southfork Ranch, home of the Ewing family The original cast of Dallas. ... Barbara Bel Geddes as Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1955 Barbara Bel Geddes (October 31, 1922 – August 8, 2005) was an American actress. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Reed in Its a Wonderful Life Donna Reed (January 27, 1921 - January 14, 1986) was an Academy Award-winning American actress. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...