Calpurnia Elizabeth "Cally" Harper Ewing is a fictional character in the popular American television series Dallas, played by Cathy Podewell from 1988 to 1991.
Seeking the help of J.R.'s first wife, Sue Ellen (Linda Gray), Cally tricks J.R. into renewing their wedding vows when she claims she is pregnant.
J.R. discovers her ruse, but decides to remain married to her, because his son John Ross (Omri Katz) has become fond of her.
When reviewing the release of Dallas: The Complete Twelfth Season on DVD, Paul Mavis of DVD Talk said of the character and actress: "Lush Cathy Podewell is a real find here as the sweet, sexy, kindly Cally Harper Ewing (where's this talented actress now?
), and she breathes new life into the tired rehash of plots and characterizations in this twelfth go-around of the long-running night-time soap.