The shock of Larry Hagman‘s death is still settling in. Everyone at some point seems to have had their encounter with the poster child of Dallas. While most knew him from his bigger-than-life J.R. persona, there are also a number of little stories about the fella who found delight in everyday things.
MySweetCharity asked MSC guardian angel Charlene Howell if we could reprint a brief story about her ride with him.We are grateful she agreed.
Enjoy her memory:
“Several years ago (before the Winspear was built) Larry Hagman was in town for some Arts District event. I went to pick up Caroline [Rose Hunt] at the Crescent Hotel and there were Larry and his wife, Maj, waiting with her. Caroline insisted that we all go together in my Beetle. Then she and Maj climbed in the back seat. While driving them over to the Meyerson, Larry asked me how I liked my Beetle and I told him that I loved it! He responded that he loved his, too…only he had a turbo for the California hills! So down to earth….“