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This is a way of making myself write something coherent and grammatically correct almost every day. I'm opinionated and need an outlet. I'm also prone to flights of fancy. Thanks for stopping by. |
| Why am I thinking about an old TV show? The Tall Man ran in the early sixties. I never saw it until this past year. But I do appreciate its contribution to television. It's about the American legend Billy the Kid and his good friend Pat Garrett. Now nothing about the show is historically accurate, except that two men by those names existed and were friends. But it does play up the brotherly relationship between the legend who skirted the borders of the law and his older friend who was sworn to uphold that law. That legend has captivated the imagination and just won't let go. Billy was not as bad as the myth. The show plays up his lovable personality, his kindness, and his outrageous reputation. Billy is played by Clu Gulager, a full ten years too old for the part, but who managed to make the character charming and sympathetic. He was probably too tall as well. But they managed with some camera trickery. Obviously, a lot of women found him irresistible. His energy made him appear younger. He was never motionless and looked skinny. By contrast, Pat Garret was played by Barry Sullivan, also too old for the role, but the right distance from Clu. Barry was well over six feet. Put him in some tall boots, and a big hat; he looks like a giant beside Billy the Kid. He was always serious and had a grave voice. He was always dispensing fatherly advise or threatening to give Billy a spanking. They were always looking out for each other, or lending a hand. But there was always a hint that someday they would be on opposite sides It was only a half hour show, which was unusual for dramas. The music at first was amusing, like a piece of TV history. But if you're watching a marathon, it gets nerve wracking. I like the show, even though it is not a presentation of history, but because it is yet one more interpretation of this fascinating relationship of two of the most famous cowboys. And the two actors have become two of my favorite TV stars. All of the roles I've seen them in were very well done. |
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