Larry Hagman friendship with honor." Larry Hagman Larry Martin Hagman (September 21, 1931 – November 23, 2012) was an American film and television actor, director and producer best known for playing ruthless oil baron J.R. Ewing in the 1980s primetime television soap opera "Dallas" and befuddled astronaut Major Anthony "Tony" Nelson in the 1960s sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie". Hagman had supporting roles in numerous films, including "Fail-Safe", "Harry and Tonto", "S.O.B.", "Nixon" and "Primary Colors". His television appearances also included guest roles on dozens of shows spanning from the late 1950s until his death and a reprise of his signature role
The Good Life (1971 TV series) character Abby Cunningham. Both series were also Lorimar productions. David Wayne would also reunite with Hagman on "Dallas", where he originated role of Willard "Digger" Barnes. The British television series released as "Good Neighbors" in American syndication was originally titled "The Good Life" in the United Kingdom, but changed its name for American audiences to avoid confusion with this earlier series. The Good Life (1971 TV series) The Good Life is an American situation comedy that was aired on NBC as part of its 1971–1972 lineup. The series stars Larry Hagman and Donna Mills, and was produced by Lorimar, in