The transformation of Larry Hagman from character Tony Nelson to JR Ewing was amazing. He went from a sitcom wimp to a conniving Texas oil man in short order. Whoever made the decision to cast him for the part deserves the same plaudits as the person who cast Peter Falk as Columbo.
The story goes, Hagman had the choice of two TV series, "The Waverly Wonders", which I remembered, and Dallas, so it was an eeny meeny miny mo, choice.
Yes, I also get a kick of out JR! He has a Texan version of the coward/conman Foghorn Leghorn charm and humor. A fantastic iconic role portrayed by a fantastic durable experienced actor!
And I read somewhere that Larry Hagman was gonna leave the show and there were a few other actors who were up for the role had he left. Can’t think of them all but I did read actors Robert Colbert and Robert Culp.
@@a.b.sproductionsllc I knew about Robert Culp, if he were to get the role they were going to write a story in which J.R gets shot in the face and has plastic surgery thus his Robert Culp appearance.
JR is my favorite tv villain of all time. I became hooked on this show a few years back after watching a couple of episodes from season 2. I loved to watch JR bribe, blackmail, and wheel and deal. Now I understand what the fuss was about when this show was on in primetime.
Yep.. This shows why it's impossible to imagine anyone else playing this character other than Larry Hagman. The casual way he destroys this little bug (as he sees him) is simply entertaining.. The smiles, the casual conversation about his brothers wedding as he is making a simple phone call that destroys this guy.. Lol... Awesome
Exactamundo, those people who keeps saying Tony Soprano was the first TV antihero gave me a chuckle, lmao. JR was and is the one and only and the original antihero and a true badass to boot. Don't need no Prozac or shrinks to feel good either, crushing his opponents is what gave JR a high.
Larry Hagman played many characters, .. BUT HE BROUGHT JR EWING TO LIFE !!, HE WAS AND IS JR.. EVERY SCENE HE'S IN YOU CAN'T MOVE ...... lol... YOU DASH TO THE KITCHEN WHEN THE COMMERCIALS ON.. RIP LARRY WE MISS CHAMP..
Though you wouldn't believe it there was great friendship among the cast. When Larry Hagman discovered that his fellow cast weren't being offered the same pay as he was he went on strike. Also when he was dying Linda Evans visited him every day.
This scene really stands out in my mind, even though the guy in bed only appeared this one time, and by the way, he also played Jack Abbott on The Young and The Restless. J.R. didn't just take his girl, he also got the guy fired from his job. Damn, that was savage!
Ironically, Terry Lester’s Jack Abbott on The Young and the Restless was basically a younger version of JR Ewing - at least when it came to being a playboy
With power comes MONEY. Women LOVED JR Ewing. He was wealthy, powerful, and ALWAYS in control of the situation. His enemies could never get a direct shot at him.
That's so weird - me too. Yeah, I remember seeing him at my house as a kid as well ..... he'd just show up like every Friday night at 9pm for years! It was crazy!
A little something from Batman here.. “if your gotta go, go with a smile” and JR certainly dose that even after he has torched some ones career. 😆 “running like leanings” 😆 pure gold. Then came the smile at the end.. beautiful.. 😂
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Whenever he was the bumbling fumbling Major Nelson on "I Dream of Jeannie", his popularity with women was minimal at best. When he became Jr Ewing on Dallas, his popularity with the female persuasion went through the ceiling. Why is that?
'You ask the right questions! YOU GET THE RIGHT ANSWERS!' 2 implicit terms in all contracts of companies in the public eye... 'No moral turpitude' & 'Don't bring the company into disrepute'
Actually he became a regular on the soap opera The Young & The Restless. He's the original character of Jack Abbott. His name was Terri Lester. He died young. ☺
JR Ewing is the best villain ever. Walter White would be a close second, but nobody beats Larry! Not only that, he was excellent as a good guy in I Dream of Jeannie!
J.R.’s smile/smirk will never be duplicated by anyone. Larry Hagman nailed it!
His was a big cheesy grin, because when Hagman was on "I Dream of Jeannie", he didn't smile like that.
@@carolynargabright8132
Me too
Mary Crosby is a babe
Larry was from Texas.
RIP Larry Hagman and thank you for giving us the greatest SOB in television history.
Are you calling Miss Ellie a bitch? By the way it's SOAB. It means son of a bitch
😂lmfao
Yes indeedy
That JR sure was a ball buster! The heart and soul of the Dallas series, the show couldn't have survived without him.
The transformation of Larry Hagman from character Tony Nelson to JR Ewing was amazing. He went from a sitcom wimp to a conniving Texas oil man in short order. Whoever made the decision to cast him for the part deserves the same plaudits as the person who cast Peter Falk as Columbo.
The story goes, Hagman had the choice of two TV series, "The Waverly Wonders", which I remembered, and Dallas, so it was an eeny meeny miny mo, choice.
Major Nelson was no wimp!
Tony Nelson? Who?
@@Eddie-61864, true, but he was a bit milque toast.
My dad, who passed away in 19998, would have agreed with you 100%. Thank you for the memory.
JR was written for Larry Hagman, who was born to be JR. Simply fantastic scene. Those smiles....
I named my son John Ross Evans lol we call him JR 😂
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Ole dog flashing that smile. LOL
@@Nimrodbodeinejr I named my dog 'John Ross Ewing Jr., but call him J.R., he always looks like he's smiling.
Yes, I also get a kick of out JR! He has a Texan version of the coward/conman Foghorn Leghorn charm and humor. A fantastic iconic role portrayed by a fantastic durable experienced actor!
The most lovable scoundrel that ever graced the silver screen. So loved and missed.
JR destroyed people - but he did with a smile... lol
No other actor could play JR, this character was meant for him.
And I read somewhere that Larry Hagman was gonna leave the show and there were a few other actors who were up for the role had he left. Can’t think of them all but I did read actors Robert Colbert and Robert Culp.
No one could replace Larry Hagman as J.R.
@@a.b.sproductionsllc I knew about Robert Culp, if he were to get the role they were going to write a story in which J.R gets shot in the face and has plastic surgery thus his Robert Culp appearance.
From playing Major Nelson, to Playing J.R., was quite a change; but Larry Hagman, certainly did pull it off.
After Major Nelson, who would think, Larry Hagmen, would play JR.
JR's smile at the end was priceless. JR Ewing is my idol.
Sad you idol fictional people.
@TheJpep2424, What are you talking about? This character is a legend...
"Embarrassing little scene, isn't it?" LMAO. Priceless.
Absolutely brilliant lol
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@@johnberkley1721 JR=Role Model
"Tell you the truth I kind of enjoy it myself"
Why didn't he beat the 💩 out of JR? JR is just a Suit, he can't fight worth 💩.
JR is my favorite tv villain of all time. I became hooked on this show a few years back after watching a couple of episodes from season 2. I loved to watch JR bribe, blackmail, and wheel and deal. Now I understand what the fuss was about when this show was on in primetime.
JR Ewing had killer instinct. He will be missed. Rest in Peace, JR.
in 1978 $100 was some serious cash!
$500 in today's money lol
Yep.. This shows why it's impossible to imagine anyone else playing this character other than Larry Hagman. The casual way he destroys this little bug (as he sees him) is simply entertaining.. The smiles, the casual conversation about his brothers wedding as he is making a simple phone call that destroys this guy.. Lol... Awesome
JR was gangsta! I love him Rip!
POWER... The Ewings...JR
When you can bribe your way into a room, make a phone call, and Ruin someone's life within 5 minutes!!!!!
3:20 minutes... 😅
Plus walk away with your prodigal mistress. 😂
Every man should watch this scene.
Lowell Leber MGTOW
The men who didn't watch this scene got cheated on, and then ass-raped in divorce court; the men who did went MGTOW.
SingleTax
Speaking from experience, dear?
@@JasonTodd971 No, from first-hand observation. Can't say I'm sorry to disappoint you, "dear."
SingleTax
Your profile name is SingleTax... darling you ain’t JR
Damn JR. You was gangsta.
Tyrhonius the baddest outlaw cowboy gangasta in the West
Oh yeah, he was about that life
Larry Hagman was one of the greatest actors, he was one of my favorites rest in peace big guy.
Ironically at the end he says
"Good luck bud". That defying smirk... legendary and unforgettable.
"This man..took advantage of your trust and corrupted you" haha 😂
You knew when JR smile u are in trouble.. .brilliant TV show never to repeated!!!
JR is the best. I love Dallas and nobody only Larry can be JR. He is missed so much.
LOL !!! Rudy thought Kristen loved him... Poor fool. She actually loved that JR came there. lol
Tears almost came to his eyes 👀 looked like.
Way before Tony soprano there was the one and only Jr Ewing,he did things his own way
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Mr Maxxx The Texan Tony Soprano.
Tony Soprano us a pussy next to JR.
He was Trump before Trump!
@@whitleypedia Jr Ewing was more likeable and wasn't in denial
Exactamundo, those people who keeps saying Tony Soprano was the first TV antihero gave me a chuckle, lmao. JR was and is the one and only and the original antihero and a true badass to boot. Don't need no Prozac or shrinks to feel good either, crushing his opponents is what gave JR a high.
He was so good at being badass
LH was such a great actor both serious and also as a comedian ...
Jr the best villian ever,brilliant
Terry Lester (1950-2003) age 53 aka Jack Abbott on "The Young And The Restless" 😉
Mary Crosby (Kristin) is daughter of crooner Bing Crosby 🤫
JR's smile when he's about to put the hammer down on someone.
jack johnson 😁
As my Ex would say, the 'velvet' hammer!!!!
Larry Hagman played many characters, .. BUT HE BROUGHT JR EWING TO LIFE !!, HE WAS AND IS JR.. EVERY SCENE HE'S IN YOU CAN'T MOVE ...... lol... YOU DASH TO THE KITCHEN WHEN THE COMMERCIALS ON.. RIP LARRY WE MISS CHAMP..
When J.R.'s on, I'm glued to the set, but, when there's a long scene without him, I do other things around the house.
JR's shrug at the end tops it all off.
That "Yes" just spoke for most women out here! Not all but most....hits deep huh? "Yes!"
when kristin says...is that what you want...and she says yes....total pwnage
Though you wouldn't believe it there was great friendship among the cast. When Larry Hagman discovered that his fellow cast weren't being offered the same pay as he was he went on strike. Also when he was dying Linda Evans visited him every day.
Do you mean Linda Gray, who played Sue-Ellen, visited him every day in the hospital? Gray, Patrick Duffy (Bobby) and Hagman were the best of friends.
The irony of this scene is that JR is upset at being cheated on by the woman with whom he is cheating on his wife.
Not to mention that woman is his wife's sister.
Well put
J.R Ewing is The smiling cobra 🐍! lol 😂 The best!
GOTTA LOVE JR ! He is the Man !
JR is KING!!!! Legendary....
“No moral fiber” 😂👊
I believe this was probably the staple scene that had J.R. as a character cemented as the villain.
This scene said it all about Jr. He can do as he wishes and thT grin he gives. 🤣 love him
Jr ruined this man life over his side chick........ Thats Hilarious...
And he left with his driver's license! Heartless😆
This scene really stands out in my mind, even though the guy in bed only appeared this one time, and by the way, he also played Jack Abbott on The Young and The Restless. J.R. didn't just take his girl, he also got the guy fired from his job. Damn, that was savage!
Ironically, Terry Lester’s Jack Abbott on The Young and the Restless was basically a younger version of JR Ewing - at least when it came to being a playboy
No. The guy knowingly banged JR'S girl. He got off light.
was that dude wearing eyeliner?
If only I could be J.R. Ewing for a day, I'd be the happiest kid in the world. Damn, best scene ever!!
Women love power
Women love powerful people, too right don't mess with JR
bill butler it’s a fact
And money....
With power comes MONEY. Women LOVED JR Ewing. He was wealthy, powerful, and ALWAYS in control of the situation. His enemies could never get a direct shot at him.
That's true, Larry Hagman, received more fan mail and attention from women than, Patrick Duffy, and Duffy was the hunkier of the two.
The man's man...
JR Ewing = one ruthless vato!
Tony Lopez and trump to
I just love Jr
My Pa was friends with Larry Hagman also known as JR I remember seeing him at my house when I was a kid in wildwood California. Tasha
That's awesome ! My son is named after him lol
That's so weird - me too. Yeah, I remember seeing him at my house as a kid as well ..... he'd just show up like every Friday night at 9pm for years! It was crazy!
@@MaximusX67
Boy, he must have visited millions of houses. Wait a minute, he used to come round our house too, in Manchester England!
@@MaximusX67 LMAO..
@@MaximusX67 That made me laugh a lot! Thanks!
J.R. Ewing .... one of the greatest TV characters ever created. And maybe the best !
JR Ewing and Jim Rockford were the greatest tv characters ever created.
Those were some bad ass dudes back in the day.
@@a.b.s_productions Sure were.
3:12
That little gesture and smile says it all.
" This is an embarrassing little scene isn't it. ? " [ JR giggles ]
3:14 damn that evil/smug/mischievous J.R. Ewing grin is legendary as him and never replicated, we'll miss you Larry Hagman/J.R. Ewing
A little something from Batman here.. “if your gotta go, go with a smile” and JR certainly dose that even after he has torched some ones career. 😆 “running like leanings” 😆 pure gold. Then came the smile at the end.. beautiful.. 😂
LOL, pimp daddy in the house!!! Women love the bad boys.
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Woman love the money
J.R. Ewing the man. Everyone loved to hate the 80s tv headlines said
No moral fiber? Kettle Black JR. You are so missed. R.I.P
"Ask the right questions get the right answers" and the fucking smile to go with it!!!! Classic Shit
Lol 😆 🤣 😂
Always thought this girl, Sue Ellen's sister was the hottest of all the girls on Dallas.
Johnny Skinwalker Pam's sister was pretty hot, too.
I too.
@@joerules829 I don't remember Pam's sister.
John A. Katherine, the one that shot Bobby and then “ran him over” in what turned out to be Pam’s dream.
I an more partial to blondes. I would prefer the unnamed woman JR traveled with during the episode where Sue Ellen announced she was pregnant.
JR is evil, but because he's so predictable it never feels like a threat. That's why he is a genius...
“Keep your pimp hand strong” J.R. Ewing
He was the best that ever did it for that long period of time
Big bank takes little bank every time!
The late tony lester the original jack on the young and the restless!
Terry Lester*
That was funny. Not only does he take the guys girl but he even took the time to get the guy fired.
My man J.R. always so coy and slick as the oil he produces. 😁😁😁
Big Boss Status player great actor...R.I.P Larry Hagman
Taught that young man a lesson he will come to be grateful for.
"Women... They are available to the highest bidder" N Bonaparte.
JR is the highest bidder!
the shrug and grin at the end...GOLD.
100%!
The greatest TV villain ever!!
I don't know, I think Cancer Man from the X Files is slightly more Macchavillian and scarier.
He may be the biggest SOB you ever met but there is something that draws you to him and that is all Hagman such a great actor
Yup!
Whenever he was the bumbling fumbling Major Nelson on "I Dream of Jeannie", his popularity with women was minimal at best. When he became Jr Ewing on Dallas, his popularity with the female persuasion went through the ceiling. Why is that?
@@markg.1078 Exactly!
You gotta miss ole J .R. .
@@davefinders8106 I know I do...
She was waiting for Big Daddy to come and get her. Bet he wore the lining out of that kitty when he got her back to Dallas.
JR was the best! That Rudy guy looks like he's wearing eyeliner...
Yep that punk rock look of the late 70s early 80s
She was smoking hot in that tennis outfit.
This show was before my time, but I am going to go watch the whole series instead of these little clips. Awesome show
Probably one of the most ruthless businessmen ever on tv
JR needed to be a wrestling character. He’d make Ric Flair look like a saint!
They did, John Bradshaw Layfield is JR Ewing in wrestling.
@@cwrisgood Ah, indeed!
'You ask the right questions!
YOU GET THE RIGHT ANSWERS!'
2 implicit terms in all contracts of companies in the public eye...
'No moral turpitude'
&
'Don't bring the company into disrepute'
I still like watching dallas my cell phone !
Rudy told Kristen he'll be making 200k a year and she said
"J.R Ewing tips $200,000 a year".
Do your fees come out of that ?
The Best Years of Dallas.I,enjoy watching it on DVD.
The funny thing is JR wasn’t even supposed to be the biggest star.. he just took over the show for how great he was casted for it
the original Jack Abbott!! Always battling with ruthless men. I wonder how well Victor Newman and JR would battle it out?
We will miss J.R.!
JR just did him a favor … She is not a good girl … money winds are her up
Just a great actor from Larry Hagman I wish he believed
Love JR, the guy is my idol !
That was Terry Lester The Original Jack Abbott
JR game cold as ice. 😂😂😂
The dude in bed looks like he could have been a studio 54 regular lol !
Actually he became a regular on the soap opera The Young & The Restless. He's the original character of Jack Abbott. His name was Terri Lester. He died young. ☺
Lol
@@latoyaprentice3825 sorry that never came to the UK 🇬🇧 and I only saw bits of pieces of that in the 90s in New York as my auntie watched it !
As JR said himself, 'I'm not a murderer.'
He said it: "Don't mess with J.R. EWING". RIPLarry Hagman.
alpha as fuck
Yea J.R. is such a Raw Total Package Mac!!
No one could blame Sue Ellen for being a drunk!
Terry Lester played Rudolph here. Terry up until his death was very proficient in Russian and Russian studies.
A master class in Alpha Male behavior. Bravo.
Not only did he leave with Kristin but with ol' Rudy's license. What a Boss
JR Ewing is the best villain ever. Walter White would be a close second, but nobody beats Larry! Not only that, he was excellent as a good guy in I Dream of Jeannie!