When we started the show, 'Dallas' was known as the city where JFK was assassinated. By the end it was known as JR's home town.
Larry HagmanI think that everybody in the world, whatever colour or creed, has a jerk like JR in his or her family somewhere. Whether it is a father, uncle, cousin or brother, everybody can identify with JR and that certainly had something to do with the success of 'Dallas.'
Larry Hagman