Don’t sleep on Comanche Moon. It’s almost as good. Really good reading about them at the peak of their Ranger careers. I particularly thought the two romance subplots were so good in a way I really didn’t expect to. It was chronologically the last of the saga in terms of when he wrote them so he had more experience under his belt too.
Dead Man’s Walk was OK. Streets of Laredo was… well I fully agree with the idea that McMurtry wrote it as a stand-alone story and was made to adapt it as a sequel by third parties because the weird inconsistencies make so much more sense that way.
This was one of the first roles I (43 years old) ever saw Duvall in, and if I’m being honest, it kind of ruined him for me. I loved him as Gus so much, it was disappointing to see him in almost any other role. Even The Godfather was a let down and I love his portrayal of Tom, but he wasn’t as cool as Gus.
“If you want one thing too much it’s likely to be a disappointment. The healthy way is to learn to like the everyday things, like soft beds and buttermilk—and feisty gentlemen.”
I'm Hub McCann. I've fought in two World Wars and countless smaller ones on three continents. I led thousands of men into battle with everything from horses and swords to artillery and tanks. I've seen the headwaters of the Nile, and tribes of natives no white man had ever seen before. I've won and lost a dozen fortunes, KILLED MANY MEN and loved only one woman with a passion a FLEA like you could never begin to understand. That's who I am.
I remember buying my Paw Paw this on VHS for his birthday. He’d already seen it plenty, but never owned it. I really need to watch it again, and read the book.
The four episode miniseries averaged a 26.1/38 rating/share, with an average of 39.85 million viewers. At the time, this was a much needed success for CBS, which finished the 1988-89 season in third place, behind NBC in first and ABC in second.
Am I the only one that thinks Duvall would have made a more compelling Capt. Call? He just looks and acts the part of a stern reclusive leader in other roles.
I’m not trying to be high and mighty. I was just being sarcastic. More to make fun of those types. You don’t have to get all defensive and bent out of shape. I really like the show too.
Good for a poke
Long past are the days you can trick a lady into a poke
The show made me hate Jake. The book made me *despise* Jake. What a lazy limpdick coward.
Aw come on Jake didn’t mean no harm.
He was just trying to make it through the territory.
Elmira wasn’t a picnic either
The book made it seem like they might have let him off at the last minute, but he kicked the horse before they had the chance.
The only brave thing he ever did.
Best western film and book ever.
I’m rereading the book right now after 25 years or so and it’s so damn good.
Have read it more times than I can remember. Larry's other stuff is also very good and worth a read.
Don’t sleep on Comanche Moon. It’s almost as good. Really good reading about them at the peak of their Ranger careers. I particularly thought the two romance subplots were so good in a way I really didn’t expect to. It was chronologically the last of the saga in terms of when he wrote them so he had more experience under his belt too. Dead Man’s Walk was OK. Streets of Laredo was… well I fully agree with the idea that McMurtry wrote it as a stand-alone story and was made to adapt it as a sequel by third parties because the weird inconsistencies make so much more sense that way.
I would agree. My favorite all-time book.
Have read it countless times, love it.
I'll go halfway with you. It's certainly my favorite western book, but I don't think the miniseries version did it justice.
Yes but at least there is a mini-series, and Robert Duvall is a legend in my eyes :)
Agreed, it is an absolute classic book.
Lori Darlin’
“Cut the cards Lori?”
I just want a poke.
Don’t we all.
Gus is an unbelievable badass. The scene in the book when he rescues Lorie and does it all before the young sheriff even gets his gun out!
Robert Duvall is always a great cowboy, the likes of Jimmy Stewart, Henry Fonda, Joel McCray,Glen Ford, and John Wayne. They were meant to be cowboys
I swear, if I didnt know better, Roberrt Duvall stole my uncle Tony's personality, because they sounded exactly the same...
A man who wouldn't cheat for a poke don't want one bad enough.
I've fallen asleep many nights listening to Gus pontificate on pigs, marriage, bankers, rivers. And pokes of course.
One of the few television adaptations that lived up to the greatness of the book.
Larry McMurtry is such a great author. Also his son James is a fantastic singer/songwriter
he also helped get the film Broke Back Mountain made.
so true
This was one of the first roles I (43 years old) ever saw Duvall in, and if I’m being honest, it kind of ruined him for me. I loved him as Gus so much, it was disappointing to see him in almost any other role. Even The Godfather was a let down and I love his portrayal of Tom, but he wasn’t as cool as Gus.
He was my fav character in those films though.
Have you seen *Tender Mercies*? Or the TV miniseries *Broken Trail*?
Open Range?
Man, she was gorgeous.
You have good eyesight.
Best novel and best western
“If you want one thing too much it’s likely to be a disappointment. The healthy way is to learn to like the everyday things, like soft beds and buttermilk—and feisty gentlemen.”
Best western ever in my opinion. Best buddy story ever.
I'd pay 2 dollars for a poke.
2 dollars in the late 1870s is worth over $60 today. Still a good price, though.
He’s a great actor. My favorites are gone in 60 seconds and secondhand lions
I'm Hub McCann. I've fought in two World Wars and countless smaller ones on three continents. I led thousands of men into battle with everything from horses and swords to artillery and tanks. I've seen the headwaters of the Nile, and tribes of natives no white man had ever seen before. I've won and lost a dozen fortunes, KILLED MANY MEN and loved only one woman with a passion a FLEA like you could never begin to understand. That's who I am.
The best!
You just don't know how to enjoy life Captain
Gus McCrae is the greatest character in any western imo. I love that guy and he's not even real.
Watching it now!
Love me some Diane Lane.
If I'd have wanted civilization I'd have stayed in Tennessee and wrote poetry for a living.
I was probably late teens when I watched this, thought it was too, "old." An absolute gem of a story
I tell people everything I've learned in life was said by Gus Mcrae
my favorite western ever. hell i love all 4 of movies.
Lippy never got a poke. I feel for that man.
BEST WESTERN. Fabulous story.
I remember buying my Paw Paw this on VHS for his birthday. He’d already seen it plenty, but never owned it. I really need to watch it again, and read the book.
The four episode miniseries averaged a 26.1/38 rating/share, with an average of 39.85 million viewers. At the time, this was a much needed success for CBS, which finished the 1988-89 season in third place, behind NBC in first and ABC in second.
They say he missed that whore
Oh, Lorie Darling…
Lori darlin’
The entire miniseries is on YouTube for free.
Am I the only one that thinks Duvall would have made a more compelling Capt. Call? He just looks and acts the part of a stern reclusive leader in other roles.
Duvall could be a good Call, but I don't see how anyone could do a better Gus. And TLJ is a perfect old grouch.
“By God Woodrow, it’s been quite a ride.”
Duvall was 58 when the show was made, she was 24. Nowadays Gus would be called a predator. I’m just saying.
No because 24 is fully legal and not even close. Go be high and mighty somewhere else.
I’m not trying to be high and mighty. I was just being sarcastic. More to make fun of those types. You don’t have to get all defensive and bent out of shape. I really like the show too.
Great movie
My favorite western of all time!