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Lonesome Dove - 35 Years Ago
Posted on 2/5/24 at 10:22 pm
Posted on 2/5/24 at 10:22 pm
Lonesome Dove premiered 35 years ago today in 1989 (my 3rd bday). Westerns had largely fallen out of popularity. An estimated 26 MILLION tuned in to watch. One of the greatest TV mini-series of all time. Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones played retired Texas Rangers who drove cattle from Texas to Montana.
Robert Duvall played TX Ranger Augustus “Gus” McCrae.
Some quotes from an interview:
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My father is a retired TX Ranger. We’ve met Mr. Duvall and he came across as extremely sincere and an extraordinary man who seemed genuine in his reverence for the Rangers.
Duvall at the Ranger museum: LINK
Robert Duvall played TX Ranger Augustus “Gus” McCrae.
Some quotes from an interview:
quote:
Over the past 25 years, what’s been the audience reception to you as Gus? Wherever I go, it follows me. I met a gaucho cowboy in rural Argentina who wore out a copy of Lonesome Dove with subtitles. Wherever I go, that’s the role that people mainly identify me with. I was made an honorary Texas Ranger several years ago and during that evening’s activities, a woman came up to me and said, “My daughter is getting married, but I wouldn’t let the fiancé marry into the family without seeing Lonesome Dove.” That symbolizes the whole thing. It’s like a bible in Texas. People watch it at family gatherings once a year, in groups of friends, and name their dogs, horses, and kids after my character—I’m sure it happens to Tommy Lee as well. It’s an experience that lives with me wherever I go—especially in Texas.
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Why does Lonesome Dove hold up after 25 years? The English have Shakespeare, the French have Molière, the Russians have Chekhov, the Argentines have Borges, but the Western is ours—from Canada down to the Mexican border. It’s our thing. People love Westerns because Westerns remind them of the frontier times and the expansion of America, and Lonesome Dove embodies that period. We tend to romanticize it, but there’s something very valid there as part of our innate history as Americans. I was fortunate to be in two of the epics—for me—of the 20th century: the Godfather I and II and Lonesome Dove. Godfather might have been better directed, but the overall arc of Lonesome Dove carried it beautifully. It’s something that will continue to live on.
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My father is a retired TX Ranger. We’ve met Mr. Duvall and he came across as extremely sincere and an extraordinary man who seemed genuine in his reverence for the Rangers.
![](https://i.imgur.com/9KbQzNS.jpeg)
Duvall at the Ranger museum: LINK
This post was edited on 2/5/24 at 10:23 pm
Posted on 2/5/24 at 10:31 pm to Hou_Lawyer
"Its been quite a party ain't it"
Posted on 2/5/24 at 10:43 pm to Hou_Lawyer
I'm watching it again for the first time since it was released. I remember just small parts of it but it's good to see it all again.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 6:51 am to Hou_Lawyer
I rewatch Lonesome Dove every couple years. After the last western thread about a month ago I watched it with my son. The wife was out of town for about 2 weeks, so we did Lonesome Dove and then the Dollars Trilogy. There are lots of good westerns. That is the best one. From the score, to the fleshed out cast, to the dialogue that says things without being “acty,” it’s just perfect all around.
And I completely agree with Duvall. It is Shakespearean. And Gus McCrae is at the top of the list of cowboy characters. (Along with Arthur Morgan)
And I completely agree with Duvall. It is Shakespearean. And Gus McCrae is at the top of the list of cowboy characters. (Along with Arthur Morgan)
Posted on 2/6/24 at 8:58 am to Hou_Lawyer
This was one of those TV shows that you didn't want to end. It was so great.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 10:03 am to Hou_Lawyer
I know I don't want to ride a horse or swim across a river or creek! ![](https://www.californiaherps.com/films/filmimages/ldmoccasins.jpg)
![](https://www.californiaherps.com/films/filmimages/ldmoccasins.jpg)
Posted on 2/6/24 at 10:21 am to Hou_Lawyer
Never realized than was Tommy Lee Jones. I’m sure if I watched it today I’d recognize the voice.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 11:16 am to Hou_Lawyer
LD was absolutely chock full of acting talent. You’d be hard pressed to find a better cast from top to bottom.
We got prime Diane Lane as a bonus.
We got prime Diane Lane as a bonus.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 2:50 pm to Hou_Lawyer
I have been meaning to watch it for a long time, just can't seem to get around to it.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 3:24 pm to Hou_Lawyer
We were in Breckinridge, skiing in 20-below conditions.
First night we went out, it was 30 below.
Fun times in the hot tub with two yankee chicks, but shite was cold.
First night we went out, it was 30 below.
Fun times in the hot tub with two yankee chicks, but shite was cold.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 3:26 pm to Hou_Lawyer
is Lonesome Dove on any streaming platforms? I would love to re-watch.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 4:34 pm to Hou_Lawyer
Larry McMurtry's son James is a pretty good writer himself...of songs.
One of my favorite Driving Songs.
One of my favorite Driving Songs.
This post was edited on 2/6/24 at 4:37 pm
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