J. R. Ewing J. R. Ewing John Ross "J. R." Ewing Jr. is a fictional character in the American television series "Dallas" (1978–91) and its spin-offs, including the revived "Dallas" series (2012–14). The character was portrayed by Larry Hagman from the series premiere in 1978 until his death in late 2012, and Hagman was the only actor who appeared in all 357 episodes of the original series. As the show's most famous character, J.R. has been central to many of the series' biggest storylines. He is depicted as a covetous, egocentric, manipulative and amoral oil baron with psychopathic tendencies, who is constantly plotting
Dallas (1978 TV series) (season 3) DVD box set of five double-sided DVDs, on August 9, 2005. In addition to the 25 episodes, it also includes commentaries by Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray, and the featurette "Who Shot J.R.?: The Dallas Phenomenon". The "Dallas" spin-off series "Knots Landing" premiered in December 1979, and throughout the season, three "Knots Landing" episodes featured "Dallas" characters: Bobby (Patrick Duffy) appeared in "Pilot" (airing on December 27, 1979); J.R. (Larry Hagman) in "Community Spirit" (January 3, 1980); and Lucy (Charlene Tilton) in "Home is for the Healing" (January 31, 1980, her only "Knots Landing" appearance). <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> Dallas (1978 TV series)