Did the TV show 'Dallas' contribute to the collapse of the Soviet Union?

The original 'Dallas' aired from 1978-91. Photo: Filepic

Glamour and greed were always defining qualities of the TV series Dallas, which aired from 1978-91. (Let's pretend the reboot never happened.)

Now, we learn those freewheeling Ewings may have also helped topple the Soviet Union.

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