 Larry Hagman (qv) was not the first choice for J.R. The part was  offered first to Robert Foxworth (qv) who refused it, but later  took a similar role on _"Falcon Crest" (1981)_ (qv). Likewise,  Ken Kercheval (qv) was originally to play Ray Krebbs, while  Steve Kanaly (qv) was to play Bobby Ewing. Linda Evans (I) (qv)  was to play Pamela, and Mary Frann (qv) was to play Sue Ellen.