Actor Larry Martin Hagman was born in Fort Worth, Texas. He is known
for his portrayal of J.R. Ewing on the 1980s primetime television soap
Dallas. He also played Major Anthony ‘Tony’ Nelson in the 1960s
sitcom I Dream of Jeannie.

Larry Hagman and costar Barbara Eden in I dream of Jeannie

Larry Hagman in Dallas

“Sleep Walk” climbed to the number-one position for two weeks in September of 
1959 (the 21st and the 28th) and remained in the Top 40 until November 9. It 
also reached number four on the R&B chart. The song earned Santo & Johnny 
a gold record.

Santo Farina has retired from active performing, while his
brother Johnny (above) has kept the magical steel guitar
sound alive performing as a solo artist.