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John Ross "J. R." Ewing, Jr. is a fictional character in the hit U.S. television series ''Dallas'' (1978–91) and its spin-offs, including the revived ''Dallas'' series (2012–13). The character was portrayed by actor Larry Hagman from the series premiere in 1978 until his death in late 2012 and was the only actor who appeared in all 356 episodes of the original series. One of the show's most iconic figures, J. R. has been central to many of the series' biggest storylines. He is depicted as a covetous, egocentric, manipulative and amoral oil baron with psychopathic tendencies,〔Patrick, Christopher J. (2007). Handbook of Psychopathy, Guilford Pubn., New York〕 who is constantly plotting subterfuges to plunder his foes and their wealth. The original character concept was a blend of ''Bonanza'' with a rich, western patriarch and his three dissimilar sons, ''Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'' with its rival brothers, and their scheming wives, and ''Romeo and Juliet'' with two star-crossed lovers whose families are sworn enemies. The thrust of the series was initially the feuding families, with J. R. just a supporting character, but his popularity grew and the producers acknowledged he became the breakout character. Two highly rated 1980 episodes became part of a cultural phenomenon that year known as "Who shot J.R.?". In "A House Divided", the audience witnessed J. R. being shot by an unknown assailant. After the cliffhanger was broadcast in March, the audience had to wait until the October conclusion, "Who Done It". With his new-found popularity, Larry Hagman threatened to leave the series unless his contractual demands were met. CBS leaked rumors of recasting, but the actor eventually prevailed. He also appeared in five episodes of spin-off series ''Knots Landing'' between 1980 and 1982. The character is featured in the first two seasons of the 2012 reincarnation series as well. Hagman died on November 23, 2012, and ''Dallas'' producers subsequently announced that J. R. would be killed off in the second season.〔(Funeral Episode Set for Larry Hagman's J.R. on 'Dallas' Season Two ) ''Hollywood.com'', December 11, 2012〕 The episode "The Furious and Fast" dealt with J. R's death. J. R. Ewing is considered one of television's most popular characters, with ''TV Guide'' naming him #1 in their 2013 list of The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time.〔Bretts, Bruce; Roush, Matt; (March 25, 2013). "Baddies to the Bone: The 60 nastiest villains of all time". ''TV Guide''. pp. 14–15.〕 == Character == J.R. has a reputation with his fellow characters, and viewers of the show, as a 'bad man'. He thinks nothing of resorting to bribery and blackmail to get his way and appears heartless much of the time - indeed taking pride in his nefarious nature. However, there are several instances throughout the original series' run where a more sympathetic and complex side to his character is portrayed, such as evidence of his love for his family, and his generosity to those less fortunate - for instance his giving of presents to his fellow sanitarium inmates in the final season. Also in the final season, there are glimpses of a depressive and contemplative nature when musing to Bobby during their cattle drive about how times were changing. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「J. R. Ewing」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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