"I was shot when I think it was number one. That was the catalyst for the interest in the show. Certainly it went on for a long time after that but that's what really kicked it off. Of course a lot of people watched it just because of the novelty of the situation"

Larry Hagman's quote is referring to the success of the television show he starred in, "Dallas". He was shot in the very first episode, which was the driver for the program's success. The shock of the shooting and the mystery of who shot him produced a great deal of interest in the program. Individuals were captivated by the situation and wished to know what would occur next. The show went on for a very long time after the shooting, however it was the initial shock of the shooting that really started the show's success. Individuals were drawn to the program because of the novelty of the circumstance and the mystery surrounding it. The program was a big success and ran for many years. Larry Hagman's quote is a testimony to the power of the show's initial shock and the intrigue it developed.