Mar 13, 2013


J.R. Leaves the Ewings in True 'Dallas' Style

It was everything they had promised and then some, when TNT's 'Dallas' said farewell to infamous TV bad boy J.R. Ewing on Mar. 11th.

Paying homage to actor Larry Hagman who died last November, the episode titled 'J.R.'s Masterpiece' brought together current characters along with cameo appearances by some of the original series cast.

In the early 80's, J.R. Ewing survived being shot in the mother of all cliffhangers. This time around the shots prove to be fatal and he is then laid to rest.

Particularly moving were scenes featuring J.R.'s ex-wife Sue Ellen (Linda Gray) and his brother Bobby (Patrick Duffy) as they said their goodbyes. Given the close friendship the three stars shared in real life over the years, it seems certain that the tears they shed on this episode were genuine, as were the ones shed by many viewers (myself included.)

But even in death, J.R.'s scheming seems destined to continue, as we are given clues of in the episodes final minutes.

In typical 'Dallas' fashion, we were left with more questions than answers surrounding J.R.'s death, who did it and what he was up to when it happened. The answer to those mysteries will be revealed in the weeks ahead and somewhere evil old J.R. is smiling proudly, knowing he will forever be a part of the legacy known as 'Dallas'.

Here's a look at the special opening sequence used for the Dallas episode featuring J.R.'s death.



Sue Ellen's Eulogy