Texas! Discussion Thread

[Khan]

Whenever I see Jerry Lanning, I immediately think of that episode of "The Dick Van Dyke Show" that he guest-starred on, as some singer who was introducing a new dance called "the Twizzle."

[DRW50]

You aren't alone, as that's how he was identified by someone in the comments of the video. He did look familiar to me, but I don't really know him that well (whenever I think of him, I think of poor Sherry Mathis).

[Franko]

I know Jerry from Mame.

Please register in order to view this content

 

[Mona Kane Croft]

Isn't Jerry the son of a well known actress?  Or at the least son of someone well known in show business?  I've read about it a few times, but can never seem to remember who the person's name.  

[DRW50]

Roberta Sherwood - IMDb

Roberta was a singer and sometimes acted, per the mini bio.

Edited February 16 by DRW50

[Mona Kane Croft]

Thank you for the response.  I guess his mother wasn't as famous as I thought she was.  Now, I'm not surprised I haven't been able to remember her name. I could almost say I've never heard of her.   But apparently I have.    

[Jdee43]

I thought Jerry Lanning was awful on Texas; waaay too much scene chewing. His attempts to come off as intense were laughable and so artificial. 

[Efulton]

After a long break I have restarted my Texas rewatch.  It was my favourite show when I was 10 years old so it has been interesting seeing it again after 40+ years. I’m on episode 54 and things are falling into place and the Corringtons did a good job setting up 4 interconnected families. I can see why Dawn Marshall, Clipper Curtis, Bart Walker and Princess Jasmine were written out fairly early.  It’s too bad Courtney Marshall, Samantha Walker and Terry Dekker did not last for the entire run. With the correct writing and direction they could have been strong female leads. 

Edited March 8 by Efulton

[cody_1990]

Tom Lisanti’s book is out now Texas fans!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ1NBXT6

Apparently it’s been selling quite well. I just ordered mine. Excited to dig in.

Here is an interview with Tom and Caryn Richman talking about Texas and other things. 
 

https://www.youtube.com/live/5ifCwT0xYlE?si=zumRFNCpKGMsRkfQ

Also, according to Tom’s instagram he’s next book will be about the 77-82 period of Another World, including Lovers and Friends and For Richer for Poorer. 

[Efulton]

Thank you for these links. I refuse to shop on Amazon so hopefully I can find the book elsewhere. I just started watching the interview. 

[chrisml]

It's also available on Barnes and Noble: B&N

[Efulton]

Thank you!

I finished the interview. It was great to hear how much Caryn Richman enjoyed her time on Texas. I wish the interviewer would have talked less and let her tell more stories about her time in the show. Caryn seems absolutely lovely.

[Contessa Donatella]

There is no kindle version YET. Tom tells me that a kindle version is ... coming but he's not sure when. Also this publisher is a small independent which is why the book is as costly as it is. It only went on sale, Amazon only, the early part of this past week & as of today it was selling well enough to be named by Amazon as special seller. (I'm sorry I can't think of the term.) 

Edit to Add: This is how Amazon touts how well it's selling! The people in my group on FB who have their copies already are positively raving about it!

Please register in order to view this content

Edited March 9 by Contessa Donatella

[Efulton]

It is unfortunate that the writers eventually lost interest in Kin Shriner. The introduction of Jeb Hampton was well done and he had nice chemistry with Catherine Hickland (Dr. Courtney Marshall). Courtney was also out of that terrible story with grumpy Dr. Kevin Cooke and was interacting with the rest if her family.  

[Melroser]

I've ordered mine, too. Can't wait to read it! Texas was the first soap I completely fell in love with. I was only 7-9 years old when it was on. It will be fun to go back and relive a little bit of it.