![]() ![]() ![]() So it's back to crime procedurals, where I can predict the ending within the first 10 minutes and never wonder who is thinking what. Fehrenbach Gone to Texas: A History of the Lone Star State Randolph B. (I just knew there would be a sweeps week episode where they met.) And what about holidays? How would he spend Christmas? Valentine's Day? Soooo many unanswered questions. Utley Written by a respected Western historian, here is the definitive account of the Texas Rangers, a vivid portrait of these legendary peace officers and their role in a changing West. We had yet to see the main character get into any serious hot water with the two wives. The series had just begun to explore the different relationships the two fathers had forged with their sons. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Surely they'll want to preserve something this good. Lone Star: A History of Texas and the Texans by T.R. Surely, we thought, the network will move it to another time slot. ![]() And then we read about the abysmal ratings. An unusual premise, clever writing, intelligent plots, and plenty of opportunities to ask, "I wonder what might happen next?" And awesome music! We were hooked and happily waited for episode number two. Hands down, our family liked Lone Star the best. I carefully set my TiVo to record all the fall shows that had garnered positive reviews (plus a few that hadn't) so that I could compare them for myself. ![]()
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