Watch The X22 Report On Video 2 video(s) found Ep 3276b – [DS] Border Agenda Is Falling Apart‚ Presidential Immunity Comes Into Focus‚ Boomerang:Show Starts At 7:30pm EST Ep 3276a – Germany In Trouble‚ Layoffs Accelerating‚ [CB] Ready To Prop Up Biden Click On Picture To See Larger PictureGermany is now feeling the pain‚ they have been pushing the green new scam and its taking its toll on the economy and Germany is becoming less competitive. Layoffs are accelerating and soon the people are really going to feel the pain. The [CB] is ready to go all out to prop up Biden for the election‚ this will fail‚ they can’t hide whats really happening. The [DS] border agenda is falling apart‚ the people are not buying what they are selling. The [DS] tried to push a cheating system and blame of the border on Trump and Republicans‚ this has failed. The Appeals court ruled that Trump does not have immunity. Now the [DS] will push everything they have. Trump will appeal the case to the SC. By removing immunity this opens up all the other Presidents‚ they have already committed crimes and Trump has all the information on them. Get ready for the boomerang.   Economy  Bank Of America Is Breaking Its Promise To Not Finance New Coal Projects Prior to that‚ in 2021‚ it had said it “will not directly finance new thermal coal mines or the expansion of existing mines” or “petroleum exploration or production activities in the Arctic” and that it would not  “directly finance the construction or expansion of new coal-fired power plants‚ including refinancing recently constructed plants”.  Bank of America is now doubling back on statements it once made about no longer investing in new coal mines. The bank had won the favor of climate activists about two years ago‚ a report from the NY Times this weekend wrote‚ for saying it wouldn’t finance new coal mines or coal burning power plants. Now‚ the bank has backtracked and said such projects would simply be subjected to “enhanced due diligence”. Climate activist Lucie Pinson told the NY Times:  “Bank of America is sending a message to its clients that it’s OK to take up new fossil-fuel assets. We should have stopped developing such assets years ago.” Source: zerohedge.com Good Morning Everyone! More big layoffs announcements in the last 24 hours: – DocuSign to cut 6% of workforce– Snap to cut 10%– Estee Lauder to cut 3-5% Layoff announcements in the U.S now total +82‚000 in January. This is the 2nd HIGHEST layoff total and the lowest planned… pic.twitter.com/yhvcKluMre — Genevieve Roch-Decter‚ CFA (@GRDecter) February 6‚ 2024 – Snap to cut 10% – Estee Lauder to cut 3-5% Layoff announcements in the U.S now total +82‚000 in January. This is the 2nd HIGHEST layoff total and the lowest planned hiring level for the month of January in data going back to the pandemic. But who cares‚ as long as the government employment data keeps looking rosy. Everything is fine.  Revving up the money printers … pic.twitter.com/g0rObDnWtF — Wall Street Silver (@WallStreetSilv) February 6‚ 2024 Political/Rights Alan Winston Filion Created a Website and Was Selling His Swatting Services Online to Radical Leftists Where They Could Purchase His Swat for a Fee California teen Alan Filion‚ a 17-year-old from California‚ was arrested and is now facing legal repercussions in Florida for his alleged involvement in a series of dangerous swatting incidents across the United States. Teen swatter Alan winson Filion was selling his services online to radical leftists for a fee. FOX 35 reported‚ “The teen’s arrest affidavit states that he has been offering to treat this like a job since 2021‚ offering to make swatting calls for money all over the country. Investigators captured an online post they said Filion made‚ offering to call 911 about a gas leak or fire for $40 or make a mass shooting or bomb threat for $75.” Approximately 30 politicians‚ journalists‚ and other political figures have swatted in America since November. F  OHOUR: The reason why victims of Alan Winston Filion are not being contacted is because of his accomplices. They have to build a case for each person who purchased the service. They then send it to the grand jury for charging. These cases are serious like 30 years in prison serious. They have to confiscate their devices one by one and trace their activity. Think of it like a terror network at the point.   Source: thegatewaypundit.com "I'M DOING ALL THIS WITH A BLACK WIFE RAISING 3 BLACK KIDS!!!"" Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson blows up when a reporter asks him about his border plans: pic.twitter.com/EN2FKB6lEl — End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) February 5‚ 2024 This is a Mexican citizen who illegally entered our country in 2004 and was convicted of r*ping a child. He was deported in 2006. He was just taken into ICE custody in MA after re-entering our country illegally. Biden’s open border policies are allowing child r*pists to freely… pic.twitter.com/HExSSTmOSv — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 5‚ 2024 roam our country. Biden is allowing dangerous criminals to endanger our children. Republicans call to remove NYC’s Sanctuary City laws after an assault on cops The NYPD commissioner declared Monday that the city has a problem with crimes committed by migrants‚ hours after Mayor Eric Adams pushed back on Republican lawmakers who spent the morning trashing New York’s “sanctuary city” laws. The drama capped a week of tension‚ as New York leaders retreated to their political corners after an assault on two police officers in crowded Times Square was caught on camera in a video that went viral on social media. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis pointed to the Jan. 27 assault of the officers‚ allegedly by a group of men seeking asylum‚ to argue that New York City should start aiding federal immigration officials in deportations. Source: politico.com https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1753852898323132686?s=20  basically have to be a convicted axe murderer to be deported! That’s because every deportation is a lost vote. NGO personnel who deliberately and repeatedly broke the law to facilitate illegal immigration should face prosecution immediately! https://t.co/OQF0ipMvju — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 5‚ 2024 Do you approve or disapprove of the effort to impeach Secretary Mayorkas? Approve 52%Disapprove 36% .@Rasmussen_Poll‚ 901 LV‚ 1/31-2/4https://t.co/x80RKCLpIG pic.twitter.com/RZoX2bZrsu — Political Polls (@Politics_Polls) February 6‚ 2024   SHOCKER: Mitch McConnell Urges GOP Senators to Block Border Bill‚ Citing “Political Mood in the Country Has Changed” Rather Than Flaws in Legislation Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has advised GOP senators to block the motion to proceed with the border security bill during a Wednesday vote‚ as reported by Punchbowl News. This development comes after closed-door meetings where McConnell emphasized a “change” in the political climate as a rationale for opposing the bill negotiated by Senator Lankford. Source: thegatewaypundit.com People now understand why the Dem dream border bill was hidden from everyone for so long. Mitch McConnell’s (D-Kiev) bill basically tells Americans this… Give us BILLIONS more for Ukraine and we may actually enforce some US immigrations laws!!! MAYBE Enough of this BS. — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 6‚ 2024 Translation: McConnell desperately wants open borders‚ has zero problem with the substance of the amnesty bill‚ and is outraged that the Republican voters he so loathes have made it impossible for him to cram this abomination through the Senate. https://t.co/MYwsHL6eZS — Sean Davis (@seanmdav) February 6‚ 2024 Beyond a Hot Mess – McConnell Retreats from Support of Border Deal‚ Lankford May Vote Against His Own Legislation   The bill is so bad‚ and makes things so much worse‚ that James Lankford may end up voting against his own legislative creation. Making matters worse‚ Mitch McConnell is now pretending the entire fiasco wasn’t his idea‚ further leaving James Lankford out to dry on his own. (  Source: theconservativetreehouse.com Geopolitical/Police State  War I’am starting to think we’ve been told some lies about Putin pic.twitter.com/jYO5NaBxaf — Qtime (@Qtimekennedy) February 6‚ 2024  How much of that money found its way back into the pockets of the Biden family? We have to ask because the Biden family has a history of setting Ukraine policy and then making millions off of it. https://t.co/2gc1HZ3VL7 — Sean Davis (@seanmdav) February 6‚ 2024 BREAKING: Iran-sponsored drone attacks targeting US troops was threat well-known to SecDef Austin a year before an Iran-made drone killed three US soldiers in Jordan. Sources say Austin was satisfied US counter-drone capabilities in region could defeat the weapons prior to launch — Paul Sperry (@paulsperry_) February 6‚ 2024 Cyber Attacks False Flags The bivalent COVID boosters were authorized without a clinical trial‚ which means if you took one‚ YOU were the clinical trial. A recent study from Japan suggests the boosters conveyed no benefit to those who had already had COVID. https://t.co/zgg0nBoALM — Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) February 5‚ 2024  Q Republicans in Congress to Introduce Legislation – Will Reaffirm President Trump Did Not Lead an Insurrection and Will Reject Big Lie of the Left (VIDEO)  Source: thegatewaypundit.com "We are here today to authoritatively express that President Trump did NOT commit an insurrection and we believe that Congress has a unique role in making that declaration." @RepMattGaetz pic.twitter.com/jtlu4AMPaO — RSBN (@RSBNetwork) February 6‚ 2024 I just heard from an insider who has talked to Sinema's people that she is not going to run for reelection unless something drastic happens‚ she knows she has no path to victory. —She was revealed to have used around $210‚000 of her U.S. Senate office budget to pay for… https://t.co/GW11SYbAER — Rachel Alexander (@Rach_IC) February 6‚ 2024   private flights‚ according to a report by far-left outlet‚ The Daily Beast. The news that Sinema spent taxpayer funds on flights comes after she was previously accused in an official complaint of using campaign resources to live a lavish lifestyle‚ including $180‚000 on hotel stays at at least 17 luxury resorts‚ as well as expenses for trips to wineries‚ high-end restaurants‚ and travel. While Sinema has held her silence on whether she will seek reelection this year‚ the former Democrat just saw her worst fundraising quarter in three years‚ generating further skepticism that she will enter the race. DEVELOPING: Democrat megadonor and Jeffrey Epstein pal REID HOFFMAN‚ who visited Lolita Island‚ is helping fund new anti-Trump cabal ahead of 2024 election. Group is led by bogus Hillary dossier peddler Marc Elias and Obama Russiagate operative Mary McCord — Paul Sperry (@paulsperry_) February 6‚ 2024 US Presidents’ Approval Ratings In Their Third Year Since WWII This graphic shows approval ratings for first-term U.S. presidents in their third year – and whether or not they were re-elected – based on data from Gallup. Source: zerohedge.com Trump Says Biden Should Debate Him ‘Now’: ‘For The Good Of The Country’  Former President Donald Trump said Monday he wants a debate with President Joe Biden months ahead of the end of the primary season and the start of the general election. “He can’t do it‚ because he can’t talk. He can’t do anything. He’s ruining our country. And I don’t think he’s going to run — I don’t know if it’s donors or otherwise. It might be his family‚ it might be something‚” said Trump‚ according to the New York Post. “I’d like to debate him now because we should debate for the good of the country.” Source: dailywire.com  Judge Chutkan Suggests Trump’s Trial in Jack Smith DC Case Could Extend Through Late Summer and Into General Election Judge Tanya Chutkan  suggested Trump’s trial in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s DC case could extend into late summer and possibly into the general election. Chutkan made the remarks in a conference for another case‚ according to Politico. Excerpt from Politico: Source: thegatewaypundit.com    a Political Weapon used for Election Interference. Even our Elections will be corrupted and under siege. So bad‚ and so dangerous for our Nation. SAVE PRESIDENTIAL IMMUNITY! Not surprising. We will see what SCOTUS thinks. But now seems like a good time for Republican lawyers to go after Obama for droning an American citizen. https://t.co/CV3GQzz5cF — Sean Parnell (@SeanParnellUSA) February 6‚ 2024       was headed up by my friend Ronna McDaniel. Ronna is now Head of the RNC‚ and I’ll be making a decision the day after the South Carolina Primary as to my recommendations for RNC Growth. MONUMENTAL RULING FOR ELECTION INTEGRITY: First Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Voter Rolls are Public Records and Election Officials Cannot Hide Them from the Public The Public Interest Legal Foundation secured a landmark case on Monday in the First Circuit Court of Appeals. The Court ruled that under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) Maine’s voter roll is a public record and election officials cannot hide the information from the public. George Behizy posted this from the ruling‚   BREAKING: The First Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that voter rolls are public records and election officials can't hide them from the people “Whether voter registration rolls are accurate and current cannot be determined without inspecting the Voter File…In other words‚… pic.twitter.com/KQbzyc72lI — George (@BehizyTweets) February 5‚ 2024   the evaluation of voter registration rolls would be impossible if the results of Maine’s voter list registration and maintenance activities were not subject to public disclosure. For the above reasons‚ Maine’s Voter File is a record concerning the implementation of programs and activities conducted for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and currency of official lists of eligible voters and is thus subject to disclosure under Section 8.”  Source: thegatewaypundit.com Good Morning ! Read the full new landmark study here – https://t.co/JrpkJ7EJ7u https://t.co/9b4ywyRd2R pic.twitter.com/3mYcfLMt8K — Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) February 6‚ 2024 This data is one of the most important examples of why INDEPENDENT polling organizations are critical to healthy‚ functioning news media. Name one other organization undermining MSM orthodoxy on 'racist' voter IDs. https://t.co/asfRvLKhQO — Rasmussen Reports (@Rasmussen_Poll) February 5‚ 2024

by Karen Kwiatkowski‚ Lew Rockwell: The current US government has become “a form of fraud that … pays profits to earlier investors with funds from more recent investors” – in other words‚ a Ponzi scheme.  No doubt the social security‚ Medicare/Medicaid and government retirement systems meet this definition of fraud directly.  But we may also […]

by Michael Snyder‚ End Of The American Dream: When I was young‚ I often wondered what it must have been like to live during the fall of the Roman Empire.  Unfortunately‚ now I have a pretty good idea.  Just like the Roman Empire‚ the United States is falling.  Every day our decline gets even more […]

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by Claudio Grass‚ Claudio Grass: Across the European landscape‚ a disquiet rumbles beneath the surface of rolling hills and fertile plains. It emanates from the very backbone of the continent – its farmers. From the tractor rallies of France and Germany to the demonstrations in Poland and the Netherlands‚ a wave of agrarian protests has […]

by Ron Paul‚ Ron Paul Institute: A rare instance of an unexpected consequence of a bad policy advancing liberty is the growth in private schools enrollment and homeschooling that occurred as a result of the covid lockdowns. An October 2023 study by Eloise Burtis and Sofoklis Goulas of the Brookings Institution found that 79 percent […]

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In the final scene of the final episode of the 1979–80 season of the phenomenally popular TV show Dallas‚ arch-villain J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman) hears a noise outside his office. He walks out to the hall to investigate.  He is then shot twice by an unseen assailant–and collapses to the floor.  This episode was broadcast on March 21‚ 1980. The cliffhanger was titled “A House Divided.” It launched an eight-month waiting period for Dallas fans to find out whether J.R. would survive the attack.  Viewers waited even longer to find out which of his many enemies were responsible.  Immediately following the airing of “A House Divided‚” and for the eight-month media frenzy that followed (during which bookmakers around the world set odds on J.R.’s possible assassins)‚ Larry Hagman became one of the most recognized celebrities on the planet.  He was the most in-demand guest on TV talk shows around the globe. The long-awaited‚ aptly-named episode “Who Done it?” finally aired on November 21. It was the fourth episode of the 1980-81 season. It not only became the most-watched episode of the night‚ it holds the distinction of being the second-highest‚ most-watched TV episode in history. Second only to the final episode of MASH. But while Dallas may have propelled Hagman to superstardom‚ it was not his first brush with TV fame.  Seasons #1 and #4 of his highly popular sitcom I Dream of Jeannie (aired from 1965 to 1970‚ and co-starring Barbara Eden)‚ consistently placed in the top 30 of the Nielsen ratings. Hagman received an Emmy nomination in Season #4.   Larry Hagman publicity photograph‚ circa March 1973 Early Life Larry Martin Hagman was born on September 21‚ 1931‚ in Fort Worth‚ Texas. His father was Benjamin Jackson Hagman (an accountant-turned-criminal-attorney).  His mother was a 17-year-old named Mary Marti. She would later become a renowned Broadway actress and musical comedy star. He grew up in near by Weatherford‚ Texas.  Nearly from the beginning‚ it was apparent to family and friends that Mary‚ having married so young‚ was not cut out for motherhood. Thus‚ it came as no surprise when in 1936 she and Benjamin divorced.  At five years of age‚ Hagman was sent to live with his maternal grandmother‚ Juanita Presley Martin‚ in Texas‚ while his mother pursued an acting career. This living arrangement created years of resentment from Hagman regarding his ever-absent mother.  In 1940‚ Hagman’s mother met and married a mean-spirited alcoholic named Richard Halliday. A year later‚ Mary gave birth to a daughter‚ Heller—whom Hagman came to adore.  Halliday treated Hagman cruelly‚ like an outsider. He effectively prevented mother and son from ever repairing their strained relationship. Education During the early years of his mother’s second marriage‚ Hagman was sent to the Black-Foxe Military Institute. It was known for its strict regimentation. He then briefly went to the Woodstock Country School‚ a boarding school in Vermont. When his mother moved to New York City to pursue a Broadway stage career‚ Hagman was again sent to live with his grandmother. This time in California.  A few years later‚ however‚ his grandmother died. So Hagman was allowed to join his mother in New York City.  At age 15‚ Hagman moved back to his hometown of Weatherford and attended Weatherford High School. Although his father wanted him to become a lawyer and join his practice‚ Hagman was drawn to drama classes and the stage.  After graduating from Weatherford High in 1949‚ Hagman made the decision to pursue a career in acting. He majored in dance and drama at Bard College in New York. But finding college not to his liking‚ he dropped out after just one year.  A high school photograph of Larry Hagman A Natural-Born Actor In 1950‚ Hagman began acting in Shakespearean productions. They were produced by American-British theater actress‚ producer‚ and director Margaret Webster‚ at her school at the Woodstock Playhouse in Woodstock‚ New York.  Among his acting coaches was Nancy Marchand (later of Lou Grant and Sopranos fame).  During the summer of 1950‚ Hagman worked in Dallas as a production assistant. He was given small roles in American stage director/producer’s theater-in-the-round productions at Margo Jones’s theater company. He appeared in The Taming of the Shrew. This was followed by numerous tent show musicals with St. John Terrell’s Music Circus in St. Petersburg‚ Florida‚ and Lambertville‚ New Jersey.  In 1951‚ Hagman appeared in the London production of South Pacific (as did his mother). He remained in the show for nearly a year.  In 1952‚ Hagman’s career was self-derailed (in a manner of speaking)‚ when he received his draft notice and enlisted in the US Air Force. He was fortunate‚ however‚ to be stationed in London where he spent the majority of his military service entertaining US troops in the UK and on European bases. He was in charge of providing entertainment for some 60‚000 men and their families.  Once discharged from the Air Force in 1956‚ Hagman returned to New York City where he resumed his acting career.  That year he appeared in the off-Broadway play‚ Once Around the Block‚ written by Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award winner William Saroyan. That was followed by nearly a year in another off-Broadway play‚ James Lee’s Career.  Broadway and Television Hagman’s Broadway acting debut occurred in 1958 in the Speed Lamkin production of‚ Comes a Day. He played the role of Jim Culpepper; a role that got Hagman noticed by the acting community at large.  Hagman went on to appear in four more Broadway plays: God and Kate Murphy‚ The Nervous Set‚ The Warm Peninsula‚ and The Beauty Part.  During this budding period of his career‚ Hagman also appeared in numerous (mostly live) television programs including: 1956 – he joined the cast of daytime soap opera The Edge of Night as Ed Gibson—a role he maintained for two years 1957 – he appeared in the episode “Saturday Lost” of the crime drama‚ Decoy (in the role of Kenneth Davidson) 1958 – he appeared in several “guest-starring” roles in the adventure-drama series Harbormaster (starring the renown TV actress Barbara Bain) 1958 to 1961 – he appeared three times on Lloyd Bridges’ highly popular syndicated adventure series‚ Sea Hunt (as Alex Kouras‚ Elliot Conway‚ and Johnny Greco) 1960 – he had a role on the CBS summer medical series Diagnosis:Unknown (as Don Harding) 1963 and 1964 – he appeared twice in segments of the CBS legal drama‚ The Defenders. Behind the Scenes: Personal Life In 1954‚ while still in the Air Force‚ Hagman met and married 25-year-old Swedish-born clothing designer Maj Irene Axelsson. They first had a civil ceremony witnessed by his staff sergeant.  Then‚ they had a religious service at London’s Swedish Church. The couple went on to have two children‚ Heidi Kristina (in 1958) and Preston (in 1962).  Larry Hagman and Maj Irene Axelsson. 1983 Film Debut In 1964‚ Hagman made his film debut in Ensign Pulver. It featured an all-star cast including: Robert Walker Jr.‚ Burl Ives‚ Walter Matthau‚ Tommy Sands‚ and a young Jack Nicholson.  That same year‚ Hagman also appeared in Fail-Safe‚ a Cold War thriller directed by Sidney Lumet based on the 1962 novel of the same name. The film starred several heavy-hitters including Henry Fonda‚ Dan O’Herlihy‚ Walter Matthau‚ Frank Overton‚ Fritz Weaver‚ Dana Elcar‚ and Dom DeLuise.  In just 14 years‚ Hagman had gone from a small-production theater actor to one recognized as having the acting chops to take on any role—small or big screen.  I Dream of Jeannie Having established himself as one of the most versatile actors in the business—in theater‚ television‚ and feature films—in 1965‚ Hagman was offered the TV role of Air Force Captain (later Major) Anthony Nelson.  He co-starred with the beautiful television and film actress‚ Barbara Eden‚ in a new NBC situation comedy‚ I Dream of Jeannie.  It was created to compete with ABC’s Bewitched and CBS’s My Favorite Martian. Jeannie entered the top 30 ratings its first year and ran for five seasons‚ from 1965 to 1970.  Jeannie and Bewitched ran neck-in-neck for the first three years. However‚ Jeannie pulled ahead in the ratings during the fourth season. The show drew the audience from My Favorite Martian by the second year. Fans tuned in each week to see the chemistry between Hagman and Eden.   Publicity photo of Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden from I Dream of Jeannie. Real Life: Causes‚ Drugs‚ and Reconciliation In 1968‚ Hagman joined the left-wing political party‚ the Peace and Freedom Party (PFP). It was an antiwar‚ pro-civil rights organization. It was opposed to the Vietnam War. It also supported Black liberation‚ farmworker unionizing‚ women’s liberation‚ and gay rights. In 2003‚ Hagman used his PFP association to speak out against US President George W. Bush’s plan to invade Iraq. In 1969‚ musician David Crosby (of Crosby‚ Stills &; Nash)‚ introduced Hagman to LSD after a concert. In his biography‚ Hello Darlin’: Tall (and Absolutely True) Tales About My Life‚ Hagman later wrote‚ “LSD was such a profound experience in my life that it changed my pattern of life and my way of thinking and I could not exclude it [from my autobiography].” At about that same time‚ Hagman was exposed to marijuana for the first time by movie legend Jack Nicholson. This was meant to be a safer alternative to Hagman’s heavy drinking.  Included also in his autobiography‚ Hagman wrote‚ “I liked it because it was fun‚ it made me feel good and I never had a hangover.”  (Although Hagman was a member of a 12-step program for alcoholism‚ he publicly advocated marijuana as a healthier alternative to alcohol.) In 1973‚ Hagman’s stepfather‚ Richard Halliday‚ died. This gave Hagman the opportunity to reconcile with his estranged mother‚ Mary Martin. (The two would remain close until her death from colon cancer in 1990.) TV and Films In the wake of I Dream of Jeannie‚ Hagman was kept busy in more than three dozen film and television projects including:  Rod Serling TV show Night Gallery (1970) Peter Fonda-directed western film The Hired Hand (1971) Made-for-TV comedy Getting Away From it All (1972) TV sit-com Here We Go Again (1973) TV pilot‚ Side-Kicks‚ co-starring Louis Gossett (1974) Richard Donner-directed psychological TV-drama‚ “Sarah T. – Portrait of a Teenage Alcoholic”(1975); American Black comedy co-starring Bill Cosby‚ Raquel Welsh‚ and Harvey Keitel‚ Mother‚ Jugs‚ and Speed (1976) TV mini-series‚ The Rhinemann Exchange (1977).   Hagman’s star was quickly rising and he could pick and choose from dozens of small and big screen projects.  Little did he imagine that superstardom was just ahead. Photo of Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman from the television comedy I Dream of Jeannie. Circa 1969 Dallas In 1978‚ Hagman was offered two roles on two new television series: NBC’s The Waverly Wonders‚ and CBS’s Dallas.  Dallas was intended as a vehicle for the “Bobby” character (Patrick Duffy). However‚ when Hagman read the script (at Maj’s urging)‚ he and his wife concluded that the part was perfect for him. He was J.R. Ewing.  Hagman decided to base his portrayal of the treacherous oil tycoon on a man he worked for as a boy named Jess Hall Jr. He had been the owner of Antelope Tool and Supply Company. Dallas became a worldwide‚ phenomenal success. It aired in 90 countries around the world. Most notably‚ perhaps‚ in the UK‚ where even members of the Royal Family became fans. Most importantly for Hagman‚ “J.R.” became the most beloved character on prime-time television.  The phenomenal success of Dallas led to a very successful prime-time spin-off (Knot’s Landing)‚ and a number of Made-for-TV prequels and sequels. Hagman became one of the best-known television stars in history.  After Dallas In 1995‚ Hagman underwent a 16-hour life-saving liver transplant at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after being diagnosed with liver cancer. This was most likely brought on by some 40 years of heavy drinking. This health condition was exacerbated by cirrhosis of the liver. It had been diagnosed three years earlier. He had also been a heavy smoker prior to quitting at age 34.  Hagman spent several weeks recuperating‚ but recovered quickly and went on to resume a relatively normal life. Subsequently‚ Hagman became chairman of the American Cancer Society’s annual “Great American Smokeout” for many years. He also worked on behalf of the National Kidney Foundation. A Short-Lived Comeback In 1997‚ Hagman launched a new TV drama‚ Orleans. Though it lasted only one season‚ his memorable portrayal of Judge Luther Charbonnet gave him some of the best across-the-board reviews of his 36-year acting career.   Larry Hagman‚ ca. 2010 Final Years and Dallas Revisited In June of 2011‚ Hagman announced that he had stage-2 throat cancer. In his words‚ “As J.R. I could get away with anything–bribery‚ blackmail and adultery‚ but I got caught by cancer. I do want everyone to know that it is a very common and treatable form of cancer.”  Later that year‚ Hagman had an acorn-sized tumor removed from his tongue.  Just a few months earlier‚ Hagman was approached by Warner Bros./CBS about reprising his role as J.R. Ewing. This would be a new‚ second-generation‚ revived version of the original Dallas series.  The new series was to be a continuation of the old one following a 20-year break. During which‚ the characters and their relationships continued to evolve unseen‚ until the day the new series began.  Coming as no surprise to producers‚ Hagman jumped at the opportunity to bring “Ol’ J.R.” back to life. And despite his fading health‚ Hagman managed to reprise his dastardly role in 14 of the 40 episodes. They aired between 2012 and 2014. The series was soon after canceled. It was essentially unsustainable without Hagman’s character.  In June of 2012‚ Hagman’s cancer was said to be in remission. But by July of that year‚ doctors diagnosed him with myelodysplastic syndrome (formerly known as preleukemia). Death Larry Martin Hagman died on November 23‚ 2012‚ at Medical City Dallas Hospital in Dallas‚ following complications from acute myeloid leukemia.  In a statement to the Dallas Morning News‚ Hagman’s family stated: “Larry’s family and close friends had joined him in Dallas for the Thanksgiving holiday. He died surrounded by loved ones. It was a peaceful passing‚ just as he had wished for.” The New York Times obituary described him as‚ “one of television’s most beloved villains.” (And that‚ he certainly was.)  Coming Full-Circle For five episodes during Season 14 of the original Dallas‚ Larry Hagman and Barbara Eden were reunited. Eden joined the cast as LeeAnn De La Vega‚ a wealthy South American entrepreneur and owner of De La Vega Oil; a company much larger than Ewing.  According to the plot‚ De La Vega was a woman J.R. met and impregnated while attending the University of Texas. Who‚ after having an abortion was unable to bear children. She showed up looking for revenge.  In 1991 she finagled Ewing Oil from Bobby Ewing (who’d managed to gain control). The company then became a wholly-owned subsidiary of De La Vega Oil.  During their encounter‚ Eden’s character tortured J.R. by letting him remain at Ewing Oil‚ while orchestrating an end to his relationship with love interest Vanessa Beaumont‚ by seducing him.  Once having her revenge‚ De La Vega left Dallas and sold Ewing Oil to Michelle Stevens. This was the scheming younger sister of April Stevens‚ who married Bobby Ewing but was killed on their honeymoon‚ to further torture J.R.    References screenrant.com.‚ “15 Most Watched TV Episodes Of All Time‚” 15 Most Watched TV Episodes Of All Time (screenrant.com)  dallasdecoder.com.‚ “Critique: ‘Dallas’ Episode 54 – ‘A House Divided’‚” https://dallasdecoder.com/2012/06/26/critique-dallas-episode-54-a-house-divided/ broadwayworld.com.‚ “Comes a Day Broadway Original Cast‚” https://www.broadwayworld.com/shows/Comes-a-Day-321340/cast Hagman‚ Larry‚ “Hello Darlin’: Tall (and Absolutely True) Tales About My Life‚” Hello darlin’ : tall (and absolutely true) tales about my life : Hagman‚ Larry : Free Download‚ Borrow‚ and Streaming : Internet Archive   dallastvaddicts.com.‚ “Dallas Reboot: The Next Generation‚” Dallas Reboot: The Next Generation – A New Era of Secrets‚ Schemes and (dallastvaddicts.com)  dallas.fandom.com.‚ “Lee Ann De La Vega‚” https://dallas.fandom.com/wiki/Lee_Ann_De_La_Vega www.imdb.com.‚ “Larry Hagman‚ Biography‚” Larry Hagman – Biography – IMDb The post The Making of a Superstar: The Life and Time of Larry Hagman first appeared on History Defined.

In 2004 ABC launched an American version of a popular British series: Wife Swap. The premise of the series was that two families would swap wives/mothers for two weeks‚ usually from families with different lifestyles or socioeconomic statuses.  In the first week the women would have to operate under the family’s usual rules‚ while in the second week‚ they ran the household as they saw fit.  The showrunner intended to introduce people to a variety of different family types and hopefully introduce some new rules that could be implemented within each home. The popular show ran for six seasons It produced some memorable episodes‚ but none of the families in the show were more infamous than the Stockdale family. Their notoriety comes not from their time on the show‚ but from what happened after they were in the public eye.  The Stockdale Family Band. Jacob‚ second from left‚ went to trial for murdering his family members. Stockdale/Tankovic Episode The Stockdale/Tankovic episode of Wife Swap featured two polar opposite families‚ as it usually did. There was the Tankovics‚ who were an easy-going family from Illinois. Their goal was to enjoy the luxuries of life. Then there was the Stockdales‚ who were a religious family from Ohio that was sheltered from any potential negative influence of the outside world. The children were all homeschooled. Small luxuries such as television‚ video games‚ and other forms of entertainment were all forbidden.  For the Stockdales‚ the epitome of fun was performing together in their family bluegrass band. The band consisted of parents Tim and Kathy‚ and children 19-year-old Calvin‚ 16-year-old Charles‚ 15-year-old Jacob‚ and 11-year-old James.  It was quite a shock for Laurie Tankovic to enter a home as strict as the Stockdales’.   During her two weeks in the home‚ Laurie did her best to provide the children with a sense of freedom that they were normally lacking. Oddly enough‚ not all of the children were excited about the opportunity.  While most of them embraced the opportunity for television and video games‚ young Jacob ran from the house crying when offered the chance.  When Laurie followed him to ask what was wrong‚ he shared that his parents told him that he would burn in hell for indulging in such activities‚ which is why he did not want to. This shocked Laurie‚ who led her family in a much more laissez-faire manner‚ but she understood Jacob’s hesitation.  After the two weeks‚ Laurie returned to her family and likely did not consider what would become of them. But‚ she would later share this moment in reflection of the tragedy that would eventually strike the Stockdale family.  Jacob Stockdale. The Stockdale Family Band The Dark Turn The tragic twist in the Stockdale family saga unfolded on the afternoon of June 15‚ 2017. In a small farmhouse near Beach City‚ Ohio‚ law enforcement responded to a 911 call that would reveal a devastating scene.  As they entered the home‚ law enforcement saw Jacob Stockdale with a gunshot wound to his head. They rapidly called emergency medical services and had him transported to the hospital.  As officers made their way further into the house‚ they eventually found the bodies of his mother Kathryn‚ then 54‚ and his younger brother James‚ then 21. It seemed that Jacob shot his mother and brother‚ and then attempted to kill himself as well.  EMTs arrived on the scene in time to transport James and Jacob to the hospital‚ but Kathryn passed away before help could arrive. James would survive a few days before passing away. But doctors would be able to save Jacob from his self-inflicted wound.  The tragedy became widely known since the family had been televised nationally‚ and hundreds of thousands of people were able to see the family dynamics that potentially contributed to Jacob’s actions.  Almost a decade after the episode that they were in aired‚ Laurie Tankovic was approached by the media. They wanted her insight into the family she had spent two weeks being a part of.  While she was not a real member of the family‚ she posited that the restrictive upbringing of the family likely influenced Jacob’s mental break and the decision to kill his family.  Calvin‚ the oldest son of the Stockdale family‚ released a statement mourning James. He said that he was the light of the family and the source of their fun and that he would be very missed.  Tim‚ the patriarch of the family‚ released a similar statement about his wife saying that she had been a wonderful mother‚ wife‚ and grandmother along with being a talented woman.  When asked why Jacob would have done this‚ Laurie was the only person who had an answer: his family and the police had no statement rationalizing the decision.  The Legal Proceedings After Jacob’s recovery‚ he was charged with the murder of his brother and mother. In October 2018‚ he pleaded insanity and spent the next two years in psychiatric hospitals‚ from which he attempted to escape twice.  After it was found that he was sane at the time of the murders‚ his trial was scheduled for May 2021. Just weeks before‚ Jacob pled guilty and was given two 15-year sentences for the murders.  Jacob’s mugshot from the Stark County Sheriff’s Office The leniency of thirty years for two murders is likely due to the Stockdale family privately asking the judge to go easy on Jacob. However‚ they have said little publicly about the tragedy. The Stockdale family‚ once known for their strict upbringing and family band‚ now bears the weight of an indescribable tragedy. Jacob Stockdale stands as a haunting reminder of the negative influence familial upbringing can have on a person‚ even if they are from a seemingly loving and happy family.  Wife Swap may have been about the benefits of seeing new family models‚ but in the case of the Stockdale’s‚ it may have done more harm than good.   References Harris‚ Chris. “’Wife Swap’ Killings: Son Charged with Killing Mom‚ Brother Before Shooting Himself in Head“ People‚ October 22‚ 2018. https://people.com/crime/wife-swap-killings-jacob-stockdale-charged-killing-mom-brother/.  “Wife Swap star Jacob Stockdale charged with family murders” New Zealand Herald‚ September 29‚ 2018. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/wife-swap-star-jacob-stockdale-charged-with-family-murders/XJJML7UETPDJY6ASAKTNJ7KP5Q/. The post The Unexpected True Story of the Wife Swap Murders first appeared on History Defined.