Lonesome Dove remains one of the greatest Old West novels (and movies) of all time. But did you know that real-life people and events inspired much of the story? Today, we discuss the TRUE HISTORY ...

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Clinton Highway was closed in both directions at Lonesome Dove Road in Anderson County due to a three-vehicle crash, according to the Anderson County Sheriff's Office. It has ...

The New York Times obituary for the actor, who died on Feb. 15 at 95, noted that he often said in interviews that Gus was his favorite role, and quoted him saying, “Let the English play Hamlet and ...

Robert Duvall passed away on February 15, 2026, leaving behind a legendary filmography that includes movies like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now." That said, fans of his small-screen work will ...

The award-winning actor reflected on the role he loved most, sharing behind-the-scenes stories. Robert Duvall considered Gus McCrae in Lonesome Dove his favorite, most memorable role. He fully ...

Playing a leading role in the 1989 film Lonesome Dove, Robert Duvall gained notoriety in Texas. He would go on to visit the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in 2021, where he was made an honorary ...

After Duvall's death, many fans are looking back on his most iconic role as Augustus “Gus” McCrae in 1989's Lonesome Dove, and therefore, of course, his relationship with his costar, who played ...

Legendary actor Robert Duvall, who passed away at 95, had a career filled with unforgettable characters — from his roles in The Godfather to Apocalypse Now — but there was one role he returned to ...

On Feb. 5, 1989, CBS unspooled the first episode of the Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones epic Western series. By Miles Beller On Feb. 5, 1989 during the 9 p.m. hour, CBS unspooled the first episode ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Buddy Holly Center is pleased to announce the opening of the Lonesome Dove Traveling Exhibition on January 23, 2026. Based on Larry McMurtry’s celebrated novel, Lonesome ...

Set in the mid-to-late 1870s American West, Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove is described as “the grandest novel ever written about the last defiant wilderness.” The story brings readers to the tiny ...