Was J.R. Ewing based on a real person?
Was J.R. Ewing based on a real person?
More interesting is to consider what the “real life” J.R. Ewing has been up to recently. The “Dallas” character was based on the real-life Ray Lee Hunt, the Dallas billionaire oilman. Hunt’s father H.L. Hunt founded the family oil company on poker winnings.
Who kills J.R. Ewing?
Kristin Shepard
The plot twist inspired widespread media coverage and left America wondering “Who shot J.R.?” for the next eight months. The November 21 episode solved the mystery, identifying Kristin Shepard, J.R.’s wife’s sister-in-law and his former mistress, as the culprit.
Who did J.R. Ewing have affairs with?
Then a young man turned up at Southfork: James Beaumont, he revealed he was J.R.’s son. The result of J.R.’s affair years before with an English woman Vanessa Beaumont – his first love. The two did not hit it off and constantly would but heads but J.R. took him in as his own.
Who does Jr marry after Sue Ellen?
Cally Harper
He also appeared in five episodes of spin-off series Knots Landing between 1980 and 1982….
| J. R. Ewing | |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Sue Ellen Shepard (1971–81, 1982–88) Cally Harper (1988–91) |
| Children | James Beaumont John Ross Ewing III Unnamed son (with Cally) Unnamed daughter (with unknown woman) |
What did J.R. Ewing drink?
Bourbon
J.R. himself always preferred “Bourbon and Branch”, a classic mix of high quality bourbon and a dash of water. The makers of J.R. Ewing Bourbon offer signature drink recipes to be served in a rocks glass, especially created for “DALLAS” fans and their friends.
How did Dallas end?
How did ‘Dallas’ end? In the 14th season finale in 1991, JR had lost his company to Cliff Barnes, his wife and children had left him, and Bobby now owned Southfork, which was empty after every family member had left one-by-one. JR began drinking heavily and started to hallucinate and hear voices.
Who was the father of Kristen’s baby on Dallas?
Jeff Farraday
After Kristin’s death, her son Christopher is adopted by Bobby and Pam Ewing. It was later revealed by Bobby that Kristin actually miscarried J.R.’s baby. Kristin then married petty criminal Jeff Farraday (who was the same blood type as J.R.) and gave birth to Christopher.
