Dallas Actors Larry Hagman Documentary To Air This Autumn
Rove
Telly Talk Warrior
Excuse me? That is a horrid title. I thought this was going to be a documentary about the life of Larry using personal footage, his roles and speaking with family and friends. This title suggests Larry died under unusual circumstances, think Michael Jackson. I'm sorry. There is no smoke and mirrors surrounding Larry's death. I don't think I'm going to watch this now 
Angela Channing
Telly Talk Veteran
If it's part of the Autopsy series it won't be documentary about his life, career and legacy but a sensationalist look at his death, raking over his autopsy report and discussing if anything in it can be traced back to something he did in his life, such as alcoholism and drug taking.
James from London
International Treasure
Yes, there's a whole bunch of these going out about famous dead people. It sounds exploitative and horrible, but perhaps Linda Gray's involvement indicates otherwise. I hope so, but I won't be in a hurry to watch.
Rove
Telly Talk Warrior
Exactly. Especially as Larry's portrayal of JR Ewing changed the television landscape forever. Once upon a time he had the entire world in his grasp and such was that grasp he commanded a large salary. Dallas proved to television executives there was a market for adult contemporary drama. There are multiple actors - past and present - who should be kissing the feet of Larry...starting with Dame Joan Collins.
I hope Linda hasn't been duped into something she may later regret.
Angela Channing
Telly Talk Veteran
They did an edition of the Autopsy series on the death of Robin Williams and his family were vehemently opposed to it. I watched that show and could tell why they were against it. It was mainly about his poor lifestyle choices that might have contributed to his death and reconstructed the last hours of his life with a lookalike actor. It is exploitative trash TV but that's what attracts audiences.
Toni
Maximum Member
I´m almost sure I won´t see that. The last thing I need is a male version of "Mommie Dearest". I wouldn´t be surprised if the thing is produced by a certain resentful daughter...This age is truly depressing re the fact that nobody seems to really respect the artists who passed away. Why can´t they limit themselves to exploit the hollow lives of the Trashdashians?
pete lashmar
Telly Talk Addict
These "documentaries" are tabloid sensationalist at best. Yes the give you an insight into who the people were, but they focus on everything they did "wrong" rather than on what they had great success with. Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and many others have featured in the past.
No offense to Larry but his life just wasn't in the same league as these pop/movie superstars who lived their lives popping pills (for whatever reason) and died with overdoses in very sad situations.
I'm amazed that Linda took part...interesting that Patrick didn't though!
No offense to Larry but his life just wasn't in the same league as these pop/movie superstars who lived their lives popping pills (for whatever reason) and died with overdoses in very sad situations.
I'm amazed that Linda took part...interesting that Patrick didn't though!
southfork88
Telly Talk TV Fanatic
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Sarah
Moderator Emerita
Whoa whoa - Let's slow down here. Too much speculation. It hasn't even aired yet.
Linda Gray was Larry's best friend and loved him. That should not be in any doubt. She would never do anything to harm his name and she is not going to be put into doubt on this site.
Let's just see what is happening with this and UD will give any information we find out.
To make it clear, I adored Larry Hagman and Linda Gray is my hero. I wouldn't have started this thread if I thought it was going to receive negativity about who is doing what and why.
By all means debate the programme, but give it a chance to air first before judging people for taking part.
Linda Gray was Larry's best friend and loved him. That should not be in any doubt. She would never do anything to harm his name and she is not going to be put into doubt on this site.
Let's just see what is happening with this and UD will give any information we find out.
To make it clear, I adored Larry Hagman and Linda Gray is my hero. I wouldn't have started this thread if I thought it was going to receive negativity about who is doing what and why.
By all means debate the programme, but give it a chance to air first before judging people for taking part.
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Angela Channing
Telly Talk Veteran
They have cast an actor to play Patrick in the reconstructions.
https://www.backstage.com/casting/a...rry-hagman-302746/patrick-duffy-young-933328/
James from London
International Treasure
Yes?