Week of November 30: Lesser-known Larry Hagman

By Sylvia Gurinsky

Before a mention of that other soap opera, here's Larry Hagman's first turn as a soap opera actor - on "The Edge of Night" in 1961:

The Edge of Night

Of course, Hagman, who died this week, is much better known for two other shows, though he guest-starred in others and starred in still more.

One of those shows Hagman tried was NBC's "The Good Life," which was on the air for just one season, 1971-72. Hagman and Donna Mills - later Abby Ewing on the "Dallas" spinoff "Knots Landing," played an upwardly mobile married couple who pretended to be servants to a millionaire played by David Wayne ("House Calls"). Alas, only the introduction to that show is online; no clips yet.

But there are plenty of clips of Hagman in his greatest, Emmy-nominated role - as evil oil tycoon J.R. Ewing on "Dallas." Enjoy this clip, and Hagman's timing with his lines. Thanks for the memories, Larry (and J.R.):

J.R.

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