RIP Larry Hagman - Page 3

Ar-Pharazon · November 25 2012, 02:47 AM

As far as non-Dallas & non-I Dream Of Jeanie roles, I liked him in Blake Edwards' SOB, one of my favorite 1970's movies.

Not a starring role, but fun anyway.

November 25 2012, 02:57 AM

I'll miss him too, Dallas isn't the same without his scheming. OK Dallas, time to get a Larry Hagman as J.R. statue or lets rebuild Big Tex in his image.

auntiehill · November 25 2012, 06:03 AM

^That would be kinda cool---Big Tex looking like Larry Hagman.

RJDiogenes · November 25 2012, 11:24 AM

Well, this was kind of unexpected, since he seemed to be doing well. Very sad. I was never a big Dallas fan, but I was definitely a fan of I Dream Of Jeannie and his Major Nelson (and what a team he and Bill Daily made). The fact that his two iconic roles were the extremes of slapstick comedy and malevolent drama shows what range and presence he had as an actor.

RIP, Larry Hagman.

Akiraprise · November 25 2012, 02:16 PM

This sucks...

How would people react to a recast of J.R. I wonder? Tough shoes to fill for another actor but it's been done before.

Mr. Laser Beam · November 25 2012, 09:57 PM

^ I'm very glad that the reboot was abandoned (John Travolta was about the worst idea I've ever heard to play JR) but I always thought Connor Trinneer could pull it off. As for who could play JR in the current series, if recasting was ever considered? I have no idea.

cardinal biggles · November 26 2012, 01:31 AM

It's already been reported that the producers are moving ahead with a storyline that will "give his iconic character a proper send-off," so it looks like recasting J.R. is out of the question... and in my not terribly humble opinion, that's as it should be.

Trekker4747 · November 26 2012, 02:39 AM

Indeed. I mean you just couldn't in any sense simply recast the iconic role and pretend nothing happened. The real question is in how they'll bring the magnificent bastard-ness now?

Brolan · November 26 2012, 03:48 AM

I remember him from I Dream of Jeannie more than Dallas. It was a lot of fun watching him on both shows. He will be missed.

The Laughing Vulcan · November 26 2012, 03:16 PM

Trekker4747 wrote:

Indeed. I mean you just couldn't in any sense simply recast the iconic role and pretend nothing happened. The real question is in how they'll bring the magnificent bastard-ness now?

Write a role for Joan Collins...

Keith1701 · November 26 2012, 04:54 PM

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Agree 110%.

R.I.P. Captain Tony Nelson

I never watched Dallas, but I sure watched "I Dream of Jeannie". Larry Hagman had a good run as far as creating a pair of iconic TV characters to entertain all of us. R.I.P.

The clip of the pilot episode posted here threw me for a minute.... especially Jeannie's 'purple' bottle. Tony's mission on Stardust One was a B&W episode and the bottle was a smokey green with gold pattern of twining leaves for the entire first season... no purple until Season 2.

Larry was a great actor in both series. He will missed by all.

Admiral2 · November 26 2012, 08:48 PM

Holdfast · November 27 2012, 05:19 PM

Very sad news.

I loved watching Dallas in the 80s. It was a show I watched regularly with my father as it typically started just as he arrived home from work, so it has a special place in my heart. JR Ewing was such a brilliant antihero: calculating, ruthless, relishing his notoriety and generally living a very twisted yet still enjoyable to watch version of the American Dream. Larry Hagman was born to play that role; he carried it off perfectly, bringing a warmth to the character. A couple of other posts call JR a Magnificent Bastard and I have to agree; he personifies the trope to a tee.

I never really got into the new Dallas, but I hope they come up with a fitting tribute to the character. Maybe JR could meet the Devil again, and this time carry out a hostile takeover of Hell...

As for Larry Hagman, who always seemed to carry his own personal difficulties with charm and humour, I hope he rests in peace. Thank you for all the great memories!

Dar70 · November 28 2012, 06:38 AM

Trekker4747 wrote:

Indeed. I mean you just couldn't in any sense simply recast the iconic role and pretend nothing happened. The real question is in how they'll bring the magnificent bastard-ness now?

I believe the plan all along was for John Ross to be groomed as the new JR for this series. Hagman was to have a smaller role in the series to begin with.(made smaller last season due to the cancer). I for one will continue to watch. I enjoyed it last season. Yes Hagman had much to do with that but the eps he was not in were good as well. Maybe Cliff Barnes will take over some of that basterdness you speak of??? I hope people continue to watch because the ensemble deserves a chance. I am sure Hagman would agree.

cardinal biggles · November 28 2012, 09:25 AM

That certainly seemed to be the direction they were heading in the season finale, with that last shot of John Ross and J.R. together at the old Ewing Oil offices.

November 25 2012, 02:47 AM	#31
Ar-Pharazon Admiral of the Rear	Re: RIP Larry Hagman As far as non-Dallas & non-I Dream Of Jeanie roles, I liked him in Blake Edwards' SOB, one of my favorite 1970's movies. Not a starring role, but fun anyway. __________________ Rimmer, on what period of history to live in- “Well, It’d be the 19th century for me, one of Napoleon’s marshals. The chance to march across Europe with the greatest general of all time and kill Belgians” - (White Hole).

November 25 2012, 02:57 AM	#32
SimpleLogic Guest	Re: RIP Larry Hagman I'll miss him too, Dallas isn't the same without his scheming. OK Dallas, time to get a Larry Hagman as J.R. statue or lets rebuild Big Tex in his image.

November 25 2012, 06:03 AM	#33
auntiehill Fleet Admiral Location: Hmph	Re: RIP Larry Hagman ^That would be kinda cool---Big Tex looking like Larry Hagman.

November 25 2012, 11:24 AM	#34
RJDiogenes Idealistic Cynic and Canon Champion Location: RJDiogenes of Boston	Re: RIP Larry Hagman Well, this was kind of unexpected, since he seemed to be doing well. Very sad. I was never a big Dallas fan, but I was definitely a fan of I Dream Of Jeannie and his Major Nelson (and what a team he and Bill Daily made). The fact that his two iconic roles were the extremes of slapstick comedy and malevolent drama shows what range and presence he had as an actor. RIP, Larry Hagman. __________________ Please stop by my Gallery and YouTube Page for a visit. And read Trunkards!

November 25 2012, 02:16 PM	#35
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November 25 2012, 09:57 PM	#36
Mr. Laser Beam Fleet Admiral Location: The visitor's bullpen	Re: RIP Larry Hagman ^ I'm very glad that the reboot was abandoned (John Travolta was about the worst idea I've ever heard to play JR) but I always thought Connor Trinneer could pull it off. As for who could play JR in the current series, if recasting was ever considered? I have no idea. __________________ It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the beans of Java that thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes, the shakes become a warning. It is by caffeine alone I set my mind in motion.

November 26 2012, 01:31 AM	#37
cardinal biggles FECK OFF!!! Location: potrzebie	Re: RIP Larry Hagman It's already been reported that the producers are moving ahead with a storyline that will "give his iconic character a proper send-off," so it looks like recasting J.R. is out of the question... and in my not terribly humble opinion, that's as it should be.

November 26 2012, 02:39 AM	#38
Trekker4747 To boldly go... Location: Kansas City	Re: RIP Larry Hagman Indeed. I mean you just couldn't in any sense simply recast the iconic role and pretend nothing happened. The real question is in how they'll bring the magnificent bastard-ness now? __________________ Just because it's futuristic doesn't mean it's practical.

November 26 2012, 03:48 AM	#39
Brolan Commodore Location: Backwoods Minnesota	Re: RIP Larry Hagman I remember him from I Dream of Jeannie more than Dallas. It was a lot of fun watching him on both shows. He will be missed.

November 26 2012, 08:48 PM	#42
Admiral2 Vice Admiral Location: The PIT, in Utah...	Re: RIP Larry Hagman __________________ "Actually that one scene is quite representative of the film: driving a classic off a cliff and thoroughly trashing it." -Warped9 on ST09

November 27 2012, 05:19 PM	#43
Holdfast Procul, O procul este profani! Location: 17 Cherry Tree Lane	Re: RIP Larry Hagman Very sad news. I loved watching Dallas in the 80s. It was a show I watched regularly with my father as it typically started just as he arrived home from work, so it has a special place in my heart. JR Ewing was such a brilliant antihero: calculating, ruthless, relishing his notoriety and generally living a very twisted yet still enjoyable to watch version of the American Dream. Larry Hagman was born to play that role; he carried it off perfectly, bringing a warmth to the character. A couple of other posts call JR a Magnificent Bastard and I have to agree; he personifies the trope to a tee. I never really got into the new Dallas, but I hope they come up with a fitting tribute to the character. Maybe JR could meet the Devil again, and this time carry out a hostile takeover of Hell... As for Larry Hagman, who always seemed to carry his own personal difficulties with charm and humour, I hope he rests in peace. Thank you for all the great memories! __________________ Get into Medicine UK - free advice & information about medicine & medical school The Tao Path - walking the Tao, line by line

November 28 2012, 09:25 AM	#45
cardinal biggles FECK OFF!!! Location: potrzebie	Re: RIP Larry Hagman That certainly seemed to be the direction they were heading in the season finale, with that last shot of John Ross and J.R. together at the old Ewing Oil offices.