The Day the World Discovered “Who Shot J.R.?” – November 21, 1980
Television history was made on November 21, 1980, when millions of viewers tuned in to uncover the answer to the most talked-about question of the year: “Who shot J.R.?” This iconic moment from the prime-time drama Dallas not only captivated audiences but also forever changed the landscape of television storytelling. The mystery began months earlier, during the season finale of Dallas on March 21, 1980. In the episode, the scheming and ruthless oil tycoon J.R. Ewing (played by Larry Hagman) was shot by an unknown assailant. The cliffhanger was a…
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