For what did the 'J' stand in the name of the 'Dallas' character 'JR Ewing'?
J. R. Ewing personalized license plate "EWING 3". 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
Ann Ewing (Dallas) Ann Ewing (Dallas) Ann Ewing (maiden name Smith; formerly Ryland) is a fictional character from the TNT soap opera "Dallas", portrayed by Brenda Strong. She made her first appearance during the episode broadcast on June 13, 2012. Strong's casting was announced on April 5, 2011. Ann is the third wife of Bobby Ewing (Patrick Duffy). The couple married in 2005 and Ann has become the matriarch of Southfork Ranch. She is protective of her stepson and loyal to her family. On April 5, 2011, Matt Webb Mitovich from TVLine reported former "Desperate Housewives" actress Brenda Strong had joined the cast