How Duvall didn’t win an Emmy for this performance is a real head scratcher. For my money it was the best performance by an actor in anything I’ve ever seen on TV or in the theater. And Tommy Lee Jones was epic as well!
It’s unreal. James Woods won that year for a series that I don’t recall at all. I’m sure it was fine but it’s not the timeless classic that Lonesome Dove has become.
Tommy Lee has a hard journey carrying his friend's body to a particular location in "the three burials of melquiades estrada". Excellent & unique film.
I can't believe you reacted to my all time favorite miniseries because NO ONE on TH-cam does that. So thank you. I don't know if you decided to read the novels but if you'd like to know what happened in the 4th one (Lonesome Dove is #3) PM me and I'll tell you.
You can ramble all you wish, hearing your thoughts about these films is the reason we tune in. Also, the book review idea would be fantastic for those of us who love the written word as much as we love movies.
One of the greatest parts is when Woodrow cannot bring himself to call Newton his son. I thought it was beautifully written, and in turn acted by Jones. Exceptional.
The way I see it, is that Woodrow did call him his son, just not with words. He have him his watch, that he got from his father. And then gave him his horse, which meant a lot more than his name to him. Instead of using the words, he said it with actions.
cool, i was just amazed at the nuanced writing of McMurty, showing Woodrow's vulnerablities and short comings, contrary to some of his own stated opinions. It shows his human fallacy to himself and those around him, yet doesn't diminish his character or the respect he garners from others. @@leifgunnartoth8070
Thank you so much for reacting to this Beautiful Gem❤I very much enjoyed your reaction it is how we all felt the first time we watched it and still feel everytime we re-watch it...
Captain Woodrow summed the entirety of this series up the best.... "Yeah ... hell of a vision." Thank you @MadisonKThames for the wonderful reactions over these 4 parts ... and especially in this last one. PS - there were several follow-up books to Lonesome Dove ... and they were all just as good.
Outstanding reaction, you made me feel everything as strongly as the first time I watched it long ago. The expression of shock when Blue Duck flew was great. And in an Era where true respect has greatly faded I was genuinely touched by the act of removing your hat for Augustus. A couple of bits of information in case you're interested. Robert Duvall was originally offered the role of Woodrow but after reading the script told them no. He said he had played that role several times in other movies. He said he would be interested in playing Gus though. I can't imagine anyone in either of the two roles than the men who played them. 2. The Latin phrase is one I remember from school it's slightly misspelled but comes from an ancient proverb that loosely means a grape ripens( or changes color) when it sees another grape. So Gus. Thank you again for the adventure.
The last act of this is redone in another Tommy Lee Jones movie where he is transporting his friends body back to Mexico to be buried. It’s a good modern western called The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada
Thank you for taking us with you on this epic and moving journey, and your typically spot-on critique. It's been a few years now but as I recall, Blue Duck's final victim was no random dude, but the sheriff boastfully taking all the credit for his capture. 'Stoic' is a pretty good way to describe Tommy Lee Jones's acting style in just about everything. I think you got to the heart of his character very well. Tragic that he couldn't show that level of mettle in his relationship with his own son.
Hi Madison, this was a great reaction to a legendary western. I realize you have decided not to do any series for awhile. But I'd also recommend Robert Duvall's Broken Trail. It's not an extended mini series, but aired in 2 parts of 90 minutes each. It's an exceptional production all around. You might consider it as one of your monthly western reactions at some point. Cheers!
Twas fun coming along with you for the ride Madison. Congratulations again on your book launch and all the best! When they make your book into a movie, sell out! Sell out quick and sell out big! Lol. Take the money and run! You can take the uncompromising high road on one of your many follow up novels, once you have bank! I'm a bit of a Gus myself, but having my legs cut out from under me has been metaphorical, albeit just as effective. It ended my wandering spirit and the joy that came with it. Live your best life. I'm cheering for you. 😊 Maybe I'll get back on the trail yet. 🤞🏼
Watchin yer reactions to this here classic has been a picture of beauty, Ma'am. My favorite quote from this last one is when Newt told Jasper to "Get on your horse Jasper, we got cattle to drive." Jasper beat Newt fair and square, he was older, a little bigger and he won, but that didn't make him right or change the fact that Newt was in charge. Newt showed he was ACTUALLY the bigger man with this quote and what's more.....Jasper saw this too.
Here's an interesting bit of trivia: Larry McMurtry first wrote Lonesome Dove as an original screenplay in the early 70s. It was right after the success of The Last Picture Show which Peter Bogdanovich directed. Bogdanovich was set to direct, Jimmy Stewart was cast to play Woodrow Call, John Wayne was cast as Augustus, and Henry Fonda as Jake Spoon. Chloris Leachman was cast as Clara & Cybil Shepherd as Lorena. At the last minute, Wayne backed out. And when he quit, Stewart also backed out and the whole project collapsed. About 10 years later is when McMurtry took his original screenplay & decided to turn it into a novel.
The last part where Call carries Gus back to Texas makes me think of "the three burials of Melquiades Estrada". Tommy Lee plays a modern day Texas rancher that takes his dead friend from Texas to Mexico on horseback to bury him. He forces his friend's killer (a border patrol agent) to go with him. Great movie.
A capsule review of the novel is an excellent idea! Sounds like a great way to expand the channel. This adaptation was very faithful but McMurtrey’s prose style and unique approach to character is a real pleasure to take in at ones own pace. Anyhow, fantastic reaction (and final thoughts) as usual.
Very few of us could envision living a life like these people did in Lonesome Dove. Still one of my favorite miniseries that tugs at the heart and takes us with them on an epic journey of a life so unfamiliar from modern existence
People now *might* have a hard time envisioning living that life......but if they'd been born into it, they've have done it without a second thought. (Just like they do now...) The so-called Greatest Generation of WWII, for example, only became that way because they were born into those times...and they did exactly what the times demanded of them. Like people always have. They had no choice. That was the hand they were dealt.
Madison, there is no way to replace Duvall and Jones, but Return to Lonesome Dove is worth a watch. The director of photography in Lonesome Dove got moved up to 2nd unit director of the return series. Streets of Laredo is worth a watch too. James Garner takes over as Woodrow Call, All different actorss, but some of the surviving characters are present.
My favourite of the series after Lonesome Dove is Comanche Moon. The cast is great, but Karl Urban especially did an excellent job as Woodrow in this one.
another great westerns to watch is The Sacketts, Shadow Riders, Conager, Quick and the dead (1987), Crossfire trail, Monte Walsh, Last Stand at Saber River
Great reaction! Lonesome Dove is THE best western and also my personal favorite watch out of all time. As someone else in the comments recommended; Broken Trail, also very good. Robert Duvall is such a great actor and Tommy Lee Jones fit perfectly as Woodrow.
She hates him because they egged each other on with their friendship. Claire knew Gus would always go adventure with Woodrow. She would be second. Uva uvam videndo varia fit.
Lonesome Dove is the first time I saw Tommy Lee Jones and he was incredible. Duvall is sublime. I have revisited this miniseries, and I never see Jones and Duvall, all I see is Woodrow and Gus.
"Are you sure you don't want me to haul you off to the South Pole and bury you down there? All you have to do is ask". One of my favorite lines from the series.
The Latin expression marking Gus's grave: "a grape ripens when it sees another grape" or "a grape becomes mottled by being a grape". Which in the context of the novel, supposedly means "Character is destiny".
One of the good things of the GDR I guess. When I was I'm first class (6 years old) we had headhunters at schools. They went to my parents and were like "your kid looks like he would have a perfect body for a swimmer. Can we teach him?" My mom: Does it cost anything? No. Fine take him. So I learned swimming.. 5 days a week.
Robert Duvall, one of the finest actors in my lifetime. Thank you, Madison, for this reverent review of the series. One of the best pieces of entertainment history. hj
I know what you mean about becoming involved in this epic. Like a good book, you hate for it to end. But good news! You MUST watch both "Return to Lonesome Dove" (though Tommy Lee was replaced with John Voight), AND "Comanche Moon", which, to me, is a great prequel that explains so much history of the main characters. I watch all three series about once a year to revisit my "old friends". Enjoy! Clint in Texas
If you liked this one. I'd suggest the rest of the films in the series. Dead Man's Walk, Comanche Moon, Return to Lonesome Dove, and Streets of Laredo. The first 2 are Gus and Call as younger men and the last 2 are Call later in life after burying Gus.
Madison, I'm new to your channel. I subscribed just to watch you react to greatest western ever made in my opinion. Just wondering if have watched 1883, the prequel to the Yellowstone series? It's almost as good as Lonesome Dove and some might say a rip off of it, but I really think you would enjoy it if you haven't already watched it. Thanks for reacting to this one! Good job!
Wonderful reaction Madison!! And seeing your first time reaction of this part, was exactly the same as I had back in 1989, when I watched it on television, I balled and cried my eyes out, at Gus" death, and at the same time I felt absolutely felt sorry for Woodrow, thank you for watching this series, I am very glad you did, and enjoyed it, I really hope you will react to "Return to Lonsome Dove" I think u would enjoy it as well. again, thank you Madison, love your channel, and your content, hope all is well with you, take care!!..👍👍👍👍👍
This was a DeepCut watch - great mini-series - thanks for doing this Mads. I knew you'd love this (how can you not). I also recommend BROKEN TRAIL with Duvall & Thomas Haden Church.
Return to Lonesome ove is one of the few sequels that don't mess things up. And gives a few surprises as well. Plus interestingly stresses one of the main differences between Call and McCrae.
Tens of thousands of Westerns have been produced since the 1930's and many are truly great on their own. But hard to imagine any that reach this level of development. Glad you had a chance to see it.
The series was, as you said, bittersweet but it was very real. You will never forget this after you have watched it. Well done and great reaction. Thank you and I wish you all the best. 😄
Great job! I believe the screenplay existed before the novel. LM was unable to get it made, so he wrote the novel, which became a hit. Then the screenplay was finally made into a miniseries. As for the prequel/ sequels, I've seen every one except Comanche Moon. My favorite of the others is the prequel, Dead Man's Walk. Tommy Lee Jones had been around for years before this series, however this is what kicked him to superstar status. I would also say Robert Duval also saw a revival of his career as well.
From the same author, made after LD, there's a prequel (Comanche Moon) and a prequel (]Dead Man's Walk), which fleshes out Gus and McCall's beginnings and relationship. Then a sequel about McCall's last mission (Streets Of Laredo). The two prequels got the characters recognizable to LD.
There's a Lonesome Dove restaurant in Austin, Texas. And there are traditional steak houses too. Supposedly they are inspired by the foods of the Texas Western days.... but boy are they $$$$$.
How the west was won w James Arness as Zeb Macahan is another one that's a binge watch, this show led me to Lonesome Dove. It's just as good if not better idk I def recommend it
That’s why you break the arrow off, to push them through. You’d get an infection for sure and your leg would swell around it. It’s a gamble even taking it out but a better one.
I was fortunate enough to read the book without knowing anything about the series. I just bought the whole 4 books and gonna enjoy the rest of the story.
That long ride back to South Texas crushes my feelers every time. Let me recommend LITTLE BIG MAN (National General Pictures, 1970), as well as the novel by Thomas Berger, for a Western Adventure/Tragedy with a comedic twist (not so much comedy in the novel).
It depends on the arrow and its position. Some arrows were deliberately made so that the arrowhead would detach once it entered. Some were poisoned. Some were barbed to make extraction difficult. Those Native Americans knew what they were doing. Superb warriors.
How Duvall didn’t win an Emmy for this performance is a real head scratcher. For my money it was the best performance by an actor in anything I’ve ever seen on TV or in the theater. And Tommy Lee Jones was epic as well!
It’s unreal. James Woods won that year for a series that I don’t recall at all. I’m sure it was fine but it’s not the timeless classic that Lonesome Dove has become.
Dang right!
Greatest western ever made in my opinion.. Hands down.
Tommy Lee has a hard journey carrying his friend's body to a particular location in "the three burials of melquiades estrada". Excellent & unique film.
"Broken Trail" is another wonderful performance by an older Robert Duvall.
Loved that mini series.
Good call. That's a great mini=series.
Robert Duvall is always great, and Thomas Haden Church was fantastic in that. Gwendoline Yeo was also really good.
Duvall once remarked that he considered LD, Open Range and Broken Trail as his personal Cowboy Trilogy.
"Madness of the most endearing kind."
Succinctly insightful.
Based on what Charlie Goodnight did for Oliver Loving.
This deserves be seen by more people nowadays. Absolute classic
I can't believe you reacted to my all time favorite miniseries because NO ONE on TH-cam does that. So thank you.
I don't know if you decided to read the novels but if you'd like to know what happened in the 4th one (Lonesome Dove is #3) PM me and I'll tell you.
Robert Duvall said in a recent interview that this was his favorite character he’s ever played.
So appreciate your recognition of the Goodnight/Loving connection. Rare history brought to life through this amazing production.
When you took your hat off, I had to pause it and wipe my eyes real quick, so I could see the screen. That really got to me. Thank you
You can ramble all you wish, hearing your thoughts about these films is the reason we tune in. Also, the book review idea would be fantastic for those of us who love the written word as much as we love movies.
One of the greatest parts is when Woodrow cannot bring himself to call Newton his son. I thought it was beautifully written, and in turn acted by Jones. Exceptional.
The way I see it, is that Woodrow did call him his son, just not with words. He have him his watch, that he got from his father. And then gave him his horse, which meant a lot more than his name to him.
Instead of using the words, he said it with actions.
cool, i was just amazed at the nuanced writing of McMurty, showing Woodrow's vulnerablities and short comings, contrary to some of his own stated opinions. It shows his human fallacy to himself and those around him, yet doesn't diminish his character or the respect he garners from others. @@leifgunnartoth8070
One of the best series ever. All of the performances were top tier. The story is classic. I could watch it over and over and still be moved.
Thank you so much for reacting to this Beautiful Gem❤I very much enjoyed your reaction it is how we all felt the first time we watched it and still feel everytime we re-watch it...
"madness of the most endearing kind." Love it.
There will never be anything better.....
Captain Woodrow summed the entirety of this series up the best.... "Yeah ... hell of a vision."
Thank you @MadisonKThames for the wonderful reactions over these 4 parts ... and especially in this last one.
PS - there were several follow-up books to Lonesome Dove ... and they were all just as good.
A Lonesome Dove book review would be great.
My favorite American novel
Great reaction! Thanks for undertaking this one. One of my all-time favorites. l cried in '89 and cried again with you today.❤
Outstanding reaction, you made me feel everything as strongly as the first time I watched it long ago. The expression of shock when Blue Duck flew was great. And in an Era where true respect has greatly faded I was genuinely touched by the act of removing your hat for Augustus. A couple of bits of information in case you're interested. Robert Duvall was originally offered the role of Woodrow but after reading the script told them no. He said he had played that role several times in other movies. He said he would be interested in playing Gus though. I can't imagine anyone in either of the two roles than the men who played them. 2. The Latin phrase is one I remember from school it's slightly misspelled but comes from an ancient proverb that loosely means a grape ripens( or changes color) when it sees another grape. So Gus. Thank you again for the adventure.
A faultless production. Magnificent moviemaking.
The last act of this is redone in another Tommy Lee Jones movie where he is transporting his friends body back to Mexico to be buried.
It’s a good modern western called The Three Burials Of Melquiades Estrada
Amongst a repertoire of legendary characters I think this in my favorite of Robert Duval.
I remember watching this scene when it first aired in 1989 and it totally snuck upon me……and I cried of course.
Thank you for taking us with you on this epic and moving journey, and your typically spot-on critique. It's been a few years now but as I recall, Blue Duck's final victim was no random dude, but the sheriff boastfully taking all the credit for his capture. 'Stoic' is a pretty good way to describe Tommy Lee Jones's acting style in just about everything. I think you got to the heart of his character very well. Tragic that he couldn't show that level of mettle in his relationship with his own son.
Hi Madison, this was a great reaction to a legendary western. I realize you have decided not to do any series for awhile. But I'd also recommend Robert Duvall's Broken Trail. It's not an extended mini series, but aired in 2 parts of 90 minutes each. It's an exceptional production all around. You might consider it as one of your monthly western reactions at some point. Cheers!
The other night watched To Kill a Mockingbird, Duvall;s first film I do believe. Highly recommend.
Twas fun coming along with you for the ride Madison. Congratulations again on your book launch and all the best!
When they make your book into a movie, sell out! Sell out quick and sell out big! Lol. Take the money and run!
You can take the uncompromising high road on one of your many follow up novels, once you have bank!
I'm a bit of a Gus myself, but having my legs cut out from under me has been metaphorical, albeit just as effective. It ended my wandering spirit and the joy that came with it.
Live your best life. I'm cheering for you. 😊
Maybe I'll get back on the trail yet. 🤞🏼
"Madame, all stories, if continued far enough, end in death, and he is no true-story teller who would keep that from you." Ernest Hemingway
"If it doesn't concern life and death, it's not interesting." -Cormac McCarthy
Watchin yer reactions to this here classic has been a picture of beauty, Ma'am. My favorite quote from this last one is when Newt told Jasper to "Get on your horse Jasper, we got cattle to drive." Jasper beat Newt fair and square, he was older, a little bigger and he won, but that didn't make him right or change the fact that Newt was in charge. Newt showed he was ACTUALLY the bigger man with this quote and what's more.....Jasper saw this too.
Thanks for doing this reaction! I’ve watched lonesome dove at least 15 times in my life and still find it highly entertaining and emotional!
The Man From Snowy River ..is a must watch Aussie Western
Have you seen "The Man from Snowy River"?
But now you can enjoy rewatching it again and again like the rest of us! Nice one, Madison. 🙂 You did good!
Here's an interesting bit of trivia: Larry McMurtry first wrote Lonesome Dove as an original screenplay in the early 70s. It was right after the success of The Last Picture Show which Peter Bogdanovich directed. Bogdanovich was set to direct, Jimmy Stewart was cast to play Woodrow Call, John Wayne was cast as Augustus, and Henry Fonda as Jake Spoon. Chloris Leachman was cast as Clara & Cybil Shepherd as Lorena. At the last minute, Wayne backed out. And when he quit, Stewart also backed out and the whole project collapsed. About 10 years later is when McMurtry took his original screenplay & decided to turn it into a novel.
So glad you picked up on the horse being a gelding.
I can handle any death but Gus's, im a 51 yr old man and I still ugly cry lol
7:22 For me, this moment was the most moving. Life is Eternal; it never Ends.
Agreed. Physical life ends, but Life Itself does not. As said in another movie: "What we do in life echoes in Eternity."
that line is funny when he says, i hear youre bringing your stinkin old friend to me hangin
The last part where Call carries Gus back to Texas makes me think of "the three burials of Melquiades Estrada". Tommy Lee plays a modern day Texas rancher that takes his dead friend from Texas to Mexico on horseback to bury him. He forces his friend's killer (a border patrol agent) to go with him. Great movie.
A capsule review of the novel is an excellent idea! Sounds like a great way to expand the channel. This adaptation was very faithful but McMurtrey’s prose style and unique approach to character is a real pleasure to take in at ones own pace. Anyhow, fantastic reaction (and final thoughts) as usual.
Very few of us could envision living a life like these people did in Lonesome Dove. Still one of my favorite miniseries that tugs at the heart and takes us with them on an epic journey of a life so unfamiliar from modern existence
Epic? They sit around for hours doing nothing. It's boring! 🤣
People now *might* have a hard time envisioning living that life......but if they'd been born into it, they've have done it without a second thought. (Just like they do now...) The so-called Greatest Generation of WWII, for example, only became that way because they were born into those times...and they did exactly what the times demanded of them. Like people always have. They had no choice. That was the hand they were dealt.
Now that it's over.... Anybody know where I can rent a pig?
A man who wants to rent a pig is hard to stop.
Madison, there is no way to replace Duvall and Jones, but Return to Lonesome Dove is worth a watch. The director of photography in Lonesome Dove got moved up to 2nd unit director of the return series. Streets of Laredo is worth a watch too. James Garner takes over as Woodrow Call, All different actorss, but some of the surviving characters are present.
My favourite of the series after Lonesome Dove is Comanche Moon. The cast is great, but Karl Urban especially did an excellent job as Woodrow in this one.
another great westerns to watch is The Sacketts, Shadow Riders, Conager, Quick and the dead (1987), Crossfire trail, Monte Walsh, Last Stand at Saber River
I have all of those and watch them periodically. Sam Elliott and Tom Selleck make great Louis L'Amore cowboys.
Great reaction! Lonesome Dove is THE best western and also my personal favorite watch out of all time. As someone else in the comments recommended; Broken Trail, also very good. Robert Duvall is such a great actor and Tommy Lee Jones fit perfectly as Woodrow.
20:17 Thanks for sticking up for Woodrow. I always thought her tirade at him was terrible
She hates him because they egged each other on with their friendship. Claire knew Gus would always go adventure with Woodrow. She would be second. Uva uvam videndo varia fit.
effing enjoyed this so much. unbelievable and super unique. will be recommending this to more people!!
I was very young, maybe 6 , when my grandfather use to work right on the rio grande, i was raised in San Antonio, but worked many south Texas towns
One of the greatest films. There is a sequel you should watch. Most of this is shot in New Mexico, my beautiful state.
Best thing ever, right? Great reaction, Madison, and thank you for reacting to this! ❤
The freeze frame at the end is the hardest shit ever.
Lonesome Dove is the first time I saw Tommy Lee Jones and he was incredible. Duvall is sublime. I have revisited this miniseries, and I never see Jones and Duvall, all I see is Woodrow and Gus.
Enjoyed your reaction to this classic western. Indeed read the novel, one of the best reading experiences you’ll ever have.
Had watched this many times and besides the 1st time i have to say i enjoyed it with you very much and shed tears with you like i had 1st time so ty
"Are you sure you don't want me to haul you off to the South Pole and bury you down there? All you have to do is ask". One of my favorite lines from the series.
The Latin expression marking Gus's grave: "a grape ripens when it sees another grape" or "a grape becomes mottled by being a grape". Which in the context of the novel, supposedly means "Character is destiny".
The last scene with Tommy Lee Jones and the reporter was great. Are dreams worth the cost? But I love the music by DeLaurentis. Very majestic.
A joy to watch! Thank you for helping me revisit. Watched it twice and read the excellent book.
One of the good things of the GDR I guess. When I was I'm first class (6 years old) we had headhunters at schools. They went to my parents and were like "your kid looks like he would have a perfect body for a swimmer. Can we teach him?"
My mom: Does it cost anything?
No.
Fine take him.
So I learned swimming.. 5 days a week.
Robert Duvall, one of the finest actors in my lifetime. Thank you, Madison, for this reverent review of the series. One of the best pieces of entertainment history. hj
I know what you mean about becoming involved in this epic. Like a good book, you hate for it to end. But good news! You MUST watch both "Return to Lonesome Dove" (though Tommy Lee was replaced with John Voight), AND "Comanche Moon", which, to me, is a great prequel that explains so much history of the main characters.
I watch all three series about once a year to revisit my "old friends".
Enjoy!
Clint in Texas
This is a great story!!
I'd love to get your reviews on books!!
Stories are stories books are another medium to tell them ;)
Thank you.
This was a wonderful series when I was a kid and it’s amazing to re-live now.
Thank you for posting, I saw this first run and still gives me the chills.
If you liked this one. I'd suggest the rest of the films in the series. Dead Man's Walk, Comanche Moon, Return to Lonesome Dove, and Streets of Laredo. The first 2 are Gus and Call as younger men and the last 2 are Call later in life after burying Gus.
I first watched this and read the book in 1992 when I was twelve years old. I felt all your pain believe me, but enjoyed it as much.
Amazing 1st time watching. This is one of my favorite movies
I may have said it in other videos and I see lots of comments of return to lonesome dove very well done sequel. Hope you can make time for it
Madison, I'm new to your channel. I subscribed just to watch you react to greatest western ever made in my opinion. Just wondering if have watched 1883, the prequel to the Yellowstone series? It's almost as good as Lonesome Dove and some might say a rip off of it, but I really think you would enjoy it if you haven't already watched it. Thanks for reacting to this one! Good job!
Wonderful reaction Madison!! And seeing your first time reaction of this part, was exactly the same as I had back in 1989, when I watched it on television, I balled and cried my eyes out, at Gus" death, and at the same time I felt absolutely felt sorry for Woodrow, thank you for watching this series, I am very glad you did, and enjoyed it, I really hope you will react to "Return to Lonsome Dove" I think u would enjoy it as well. again, thank you Madison, love your channel, and your content, hope all is well with you, take care!!..👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching. I watch this once a year or so. Nice to share it with you. Keep on rockin
This was a DeepCut watch - great mini-series - thanks for doing this Mads. I knew you'd love this (how can you not). I also recommend BROKEN TRAIL with Duvall & Thomas Haden Church.
Return to Lonesome ove is one of the few sequels that don't mess things up. And gives a few surprises as well. Plus interestingly stresses one of the main differences between Call and McCrae.
Tens of thousands of Westerns have been produced since the 1930's and many are truly great on their own. But hard to imagine any that reach this level of development. Glad you had a chance to see it.
Probably the greatest bit of television ever made!
Such a great series!!! Great job!
Great job Madison!!
The series was, as you said, bittersweet but it was very real. You will never forget this after you have watched it. Well done and great reaction. Thank you and I wish you all the best. 😄
Great job! I believe the screenplay existed before the novel. LM was unable to get it made, so he wrote the novel, which became a hit. Then the screenplay was finally made into a miniseries. As for the prequel/ sequels, I've seen every one except Comanche Moon. My favorite of the others is the prequel, Dead Man's Walk. Tommy Lee Jones had been around for years before this series, however this is what kicked him to superstar status. I would also say Robert Duval also saw a revival of his career as well.
Great Series and Reaction Madison !!!
From the same author, made after LD, there's a prequel (Comanche Moon) and a prequel (]Dead Man's Walk), which fleshes out Gus and McCall's beginnings and relationship. Then a sequel about McCall's last mission (Streets Of Laredo). The two prequels got the characters recognizable to LD.
In the novel Call meets Charlie Goodnight along the trail while taking Gus's body back.
Enjoyed the journey!
I just finished the 4 pt reaction again. It was just as good for the third time.
That’s awesome, Bryan. I’m so glad you’re enjoying them!❤️
There's a Lonesome Dove restaurant in Austin, Texas. And there are traditional steak houses too. Supposedly they are inspired by the foods of the Texas Western days.... but boy are they $$$$$.
Thank you for the a trip to the past .
Madison, please follow up with "Comanche Moon" (Their early years) and then "Return to Lonesome Dove". You'll love them.
How the west was won w James Arness as Zeb Macahan is another one that's a binge watch, this show led me to Lonesome Dove. It's just as good if not better idk I def recommend it
Great job, Madison, on my favorite western series. Two western suggestions and one Hitchcock: Westerns--Tombstone and Unforgiven. Hitchcock: Vertigo
Thank you 👊🏼
Love your hat Madison
I’m not crying…theirs just something in my eye…
That’s why you break the arrow off, to push them through. You’d get an infection for sure and your leg would swell around it. It’s a gamble even taking it out but a better one.
I was fortunate enough to read the book without knowing anything about the series. I just bought the whole 4 books and gonna enjoy the rest of the story.
My prediction? Tears.
That long ride back to South Texas crushes my feelers every time. Let me recommend LITTLE BIG MAN (National General Pictures, 1970), as well as the novel by Thomas Berger, for a Western Adventure/Tragedy with a comedic twist (not so much comedy in the novel).
tommy jones was in a little movie called the good ol boys. I bet you would like that one
another part from the charlie goodnight story is the sign for josh deets which goodnight made for his man bose ikard
Apparently you're supposed to push an arrow through the wound, as it causes less damage.
It depends on the arrow and its position. Some arrows were deliberately made so that the arrowhead would detach once it entered. Some were poisoned. Some were barbed to make extraction difficult. Those Native Americans knew what they were doing. Superb warriors.