E-mail a friendSeptember 11, 2008
Actor Larry Hagman describes how he made the Dallas character, J.R. Ewing, memorable and talks about why he hosts the National Kidney Foundation's U.S. Transplant Games. Legendary singer-songwriter Carole King performs "Home Again."
Larry Hagman
Larry Hagman
Actor talks about his liver transplant and his battle with alcoholism. (3:07)
Full Interview. (19:16)
Larry Hagman is best remembered for his TV roles on the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie and the primetime soap Dallas. He also did a guest stint during Nip/Tuck's fourth season. Since undergoing a life-saving transplant after being diagnosed with chronic liver disease, Hagman's been an advocate of organ donation and is host of the National Kidney Foundation's U.S. Transplant Games. An adamant non-smoker, he's also chaired the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout. His memoir, Hello Darlin, was published in '01.
Carole King
Carole King
A member of both the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, Carole King has written some 400 songs recorded by more than 1,000 artists, ranging from "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" for Aretha Franklin to the theme song for TV's Gilmore Girls. She also made her mark as a performer with the award-winning album, "Tapestry"—which is being re-issued to mark her 50th anniversary in the business. The Brooklyn, NY native began playing piano at age 4 and now has her own label, Rockingale Records.