Texas Extra: Writer David Streitfeld on ‘Lonesome Dove’ and why Larry McMurtry loved and hated Texas

About this episode

David Streitfeld discusses his biography of Larry McMurtry and explores themes from 'Lonesome Dove'.

David Streitfeld wrote the new biography "Western Star" about his friend Larry McMurty. In this extended interview, you'll hear more about "Lonesome Dove," McMurtry's reaction to the television miniseries and whether McMurtry himself was more of an Augustus McCrae or a Woodrow Call. The post Texas Extra: Writer David Streitfeld on ‘Lonesome Dove’ and why Larry McMurtry loved and hated Texas appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

People in this episode

Guest: David Streitfeld

Topics covered

• biography
• literature
• Texas
• interview
• culture
• television

Keywords

• David Streitfeld
• Larry McMurtry
• Lonesome Dove
• Western Star
• biography
• Texas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KUT & KUTX Studios, Western Star

Books & works: Lonesome Dove

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