May 10, 1996

From the Archives: Writer Larry McMurtry.

Larry McMurtry is considered one of Texas’ most prominent fiction writers even though he has not lived in that state for nearly two decades. Over his career, he has written 19 novels...including the 1986 Pulitzer Prize winning book "Lonesome Dove". His newest "Dead Man’s Walk" (Simon &
Schuster 1995) takes readers to the early days of his "Lonesome Dove" heroes Gus McCrae and Woodrow Call. "Dead Man's Walk" premieres this Sunday on ABC. (REBROADCAST from
11/22/95)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, May 10, 1996: Review of the television mini-series "Dead Man's Walk"; Interview with Larry McMurtry; Interview with Laurence Bergreen; Review of the film "Twister."

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May 10, 1996

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The Best T.V. Western Since McMurty's Last.

David Bianculli reviews "Dead Man's Walk" the TV adaptation of Larry McMurtry's novel which will be shown on ABC on Sunday night.

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May 10, 1996

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From the Archives: Biographer Laurence Bergreen.

Biographer Laurence Bergreen. Saturday May 11 is the 108th anniversary of Irving Berlin's birthday. Bergreen's biography of Berlin, entitled "As Thousands Cheer: The Life of Irving Berlin", was first published in 1990 and re-issued in paperback (Da Capo Press) in 1996. (REBROADCAST from 6/26/90)

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Laurence Bergreen

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Larry McMurtry is considered one of Texas most prominent fiction writers even though he has not lived in that state for nearly two decades. Over his career, he has written 19 novels...including the 1986 Pulitzer Prize winning book Lonesome Dove.. His newest Dead Man’s Walk (Simon & Schuster 1995) takes readers to the early days of his Lonesome Dove heroes Gus McCrae and Woodrow Call. Other books by McMurtry include: Streets of Laredo (sequel to Lonesome Dove), Terms of Endearment and The Last Picture Show.

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Jonathan Majors drew on his rural roots to play a cowboy in 'The Harder They Fall'

Majors was nominated for an Emmy for his role in the HBO series Lovecraft Country. Now he stars as an outlaw seeking revenge in The Harder They Fall, a western featuring an all-Black cast.

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November 7, 2016

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'Westworld' Creators Explore The 'Dark Thrills' Of The Digital Age

Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy offer a pessimistic view of human nature in Westworld, HBO's futuristic TV series about a theme park that allows tourists to act out their Wild West fantasies.

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