Episode 153 - Shining The Spotlight On "Dallas" & "Walker Texas Ranger" Star Sheree J Wilson - Part 1
Hollywood ObsessedShow Notes
This fun episode kicks off a must-listen, two-part conversation as host Tony Miros shines the spotlight on TV icon Sheree J. Wilson, beloved for her five-season run as April Stevens on “Dallas” & her eight-year starring role on “Walker, Texas Ranger.” From primetime soap royalty to action TV legend, Sheree’s career is pure television history.
In Part 1, Tony & Sheree reminisce about their first meeting through mutual friend Charlene Tilton & dive deep into the enduring “Dallas” family bond—one that still brings the cast together decades later, including reunions at Southfork Ranch. Sheree shares what it was like stepping onto the legendary set for the first time as a lifelong fan, her memories of watching the iconic “Who Shot J.R.?” episode, and her playful reaction to telling Larry Hagman she’d been watching him since high school.
Sheree also opens up about her Colorado upbringing filled with horses, freedom, & adventure and the winding road that led her from college to modeling—and ultimately to acting. From becoming the “JCPenney girl” in Denver to being discovered by the legendary Wilhelmina, Sheree reveals how discipline, determination, & skipping the party scene helped her book an astonishing 30 commercials in just 18 months!
The episode then follows her leap to Hollywood—early film roles, working with future legends, & starring in ambitious TV projects that paved the way to “Dallas.” Sheree shares how April Stevens was written specifically for her, why she was only supposed to appear in 10 episodes, & how that role ultimately turned into a five-year run. Most revealing of all, Sheree candidly tells Tony why she ultimately asked for her character to be killed off—and why, looking back, she admits she now somewhat regrets that decision.
SHEREE J WILSON
Sheree J. Wilson is a globally recognized television star best known for her roles on two of the most successful long-running series in TV history. She starred for five seasons as April Stevens on the iconic primetime soap Dallas and went on to headline the entire eight-season run of Walker, Texas Ranger opposite Chuck Norris. Today, she is also a successful producer & serves as president of Sandalphon Entertainment, a production company with a diverse slate that includes award-season dramas, action thrillers, comedies, & faith-based projects.
Sheree caught a lucky break in 1981 during a fashion shoot in Denver when she was mistaken for a model. That moment led to her being signed on the spot by legendary New York agency Wilhelmina. She soon moved to NYC and, within eighteen months, appeared in more than thirty national commercial campaigns for brands such as Clairol & Maybelline, while also appearing in top fashion magazines & studying acting.
After three successful years in modeling, Sheree transitioned to acting and relocated to Los Angeles, landing her feature-film debut in Sam Raimi’s cult classic Crimewave. Her momentum continued with prominent film & television roles including Velvet, Fraternity Vacation, Kane & Abel, and Our Family Honor. In 1986, producer Leonard Katzman cast her as April Stevens on Dallas, a role that evolved from J.R. Ewing’s sharp-tongued nemesis to Bobby Ewing’s beloved wife. Her dramatic on-screen death earned her a Soap Opera Digest Award and remains one of the show’s most memorable moments.
Following Dallas, Sheree starred as ADA Alex Cahill on Walker, Texas Ranger from 1993 to 2001. Off-screen, she built an impressive career as a producer, overseeing projects from development through distribution.
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