Exclusive: "Dallas" Sets Date For J.R.'s Funeral
by Michael Ausiello
December 10, 2012


"Dallas" has set a date for what is bound to be the the biggest TV swan song of 2013 — the funeral of J.R. Ewing.

Three weeks after TV legend Larry Hagman‘s death from cancer complications, TVLine has learned that Dallas will lay his alter ego — an icon to multiple generations of viewers — to rest in the upcoming second season’s eighth episode, slated to air on March 11 on TNT.



Hagman completed filming a number of Season 2 episodes prior to his sudden passing. Although production was not significantly impacted, producers quickly began crafting a proper sendoff — one that is rumored to feature a number of returning "Dallas" vets (including several that have not yet been seen on the TNT version.)

"Dallas‘" sophomore season is set to premiere on Jan. 28.

http://tvline.com/2012/12/10/dallas-jr-ewing-funeral-season-2/

I'm still saddened by Larry's death. I will be tuning in to all the Dallas episodes. I'm sure it will a J.R. style send-off.

Might have to watch this. I still can't believe he's gone. :(

Thanks for the headsup, JamesG!!!

A funeral for a TV Icon. It's still hard to believe. 35 years ago they had just started filming the first episodes of Dallas. Now they have to continue without the man most responsible for the show's success. I still don't know if they can do it but I'll be watching Larry's final shows and his exit.

This is going to be a high-rated show--and high rated season, for that matter!

Yes, I'm going to break down and watch this...if I remember. For me, it's truly the end of an era for Dallas, and, like Sonny, I have no idea how they really expect to continue without Larry. I wish them luck, but I almost feel this is like a "Chico and the Man" moment...when you lose a star that is that important to the show (and you have so few of the original cast that could provide support in his stead), I think it's time to pack it in.

I wondered how they were going to do this. I guess it will have a huge impact on the show as well, but (and I'm speaking as someone who hasn't seen the original in forever and I've never seen the new version) I hope that the show continues, even though I know it won't be the same. I think he would want it that way.