High Concept Westerns vs. Rawhide

 August 23, 2024

   Today we're heading out on the highway, looking for adventure, and whatever comes our way before six o'clock at night when I have to go to bed because, well, I was born to be mild. 

   And, that includes this guy:

Sigh: One more damn glorious sunrise

   Uno sits for the umpteenth time on our daily walks and I must admit he increasingly looks bored and perhaps even a little irritated. He obviously never had sunrise appreciation training.

   Perhaps you've seen the new Netflix show, "Wyatt Earp And The Cowboy War." I watched the first episode last night and I have this to say. I know I am listed in the credits as being a co-producer, but if anyone had asked me I would have told them to find a better hat for Ike Clanton rather than that totally inaccurate Resistol Rodeo flying taco job he is wearing.

A damn fancy title for having zero input

   I received this message yesterday from a cranky historian who does not want his named used: "Your recent 'To the Point' column addressed an issue that has bothered me for many years. While you call for better stories, I would add new stories. I have been dismayed by the overwhelming collection of stories about Doc, Wyatt, Wild Bill, the Kid and Jesse. Perhaps less reliance on your fraternity of regular contributors would open the magazine up to new contributors with new stories."

   Point taken. That's why I think it's time for. . .

New Stories of The Old West

   Here are some new stories just dying to be published:

• Last Fandango at The Heatwave Cafe

   Featuring a very pretty cowgirl who I have not seen in a long, long time.

High Concept Westerns

   Utilizing AI we are going to do a mash-up where Rawhide meets All In The Family. Here's a sample scene.

   I am thinking we call it High—Concept!—Chapparal.

   Or, not.

"If you want a new idea, watch an old tv show."

—Old Co-Producer Saying