In March 1985, Motown Records producer Suzanne De Passe took out an 18 month option on an unpublished manuscript of a novel by writer Larry McMurtry. It was a western work of fiction called "Lonesome Dove." What seemed like a giant risk at the time, turned into one of the most beloved miniseries in television history. Originally scheduled for six hours, the production was extended to a magnificent eight hour critical and ratings smash. What's the real story behind this classic? Suzanne joined Rob Word in January 2014 for the very first of the A WORD ON WESTERNS interviews. Her amazing journey of discovering the manuscript, putting the production team together and selecting the fine cast of performers, was recorded and edited into 3 short segments for ease of Internet viewing. Now, after multiple requests to show the entire, uncut interview, we've edited them together for the fans of "Lonesome Dove" and loyal AWOW viewers. Let us know if you like these longer episodes. And, thanks again, Suzanne for sharing your amazing story.
5 окт 2024
