This week, Brad Folsom and I (Cameron Sinclair) talk with Texas Ranger expert Jody Ginn to get more information on Frank Hamer and the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde. We’ll talk more about both the 1967 and 2013 films, as well as about the Texas Rangers organization in the early 1900s. Why was Frank Hamer involved in the hunt for Bonnie and Clyde? Who played a better Hamer, 2013 William Hurt or 1967 Denver Pyle (Uncle Jessie from the Dukes of Hazard)? And, could the real Frank Hamer actually hear gunshots before they were even fired? All this and more…
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On the next podcast – The Lone Ranger (2013)
Intro music from this episode:
“Do I Wanna Know” from AM by Arctic Monkeys
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This week, Brad Folsom and I (Cameron Sinclair) review the most recent film portrayal of the legendary outlaws, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Bonnie and Clyde (2013) produced and aired by the History Channel, A&E, and Lifetime, covers the lives and crime spree of this Texas couple, played by Holliday Granger and Emile Hirsch, as well as their demise, led by legendary Texas Ranger Frank Hamer, played by William Hurt. We do a little comparison with the 1967 Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, Bonnie and Clyde, but mostly stick to the new film. How well does this film portray the historical figures of Bonnie and Clyde? Did Clyde really have visions of the future? Was Bonnie the driving force in their relationship? And, why did Clyde’s sister-in-law Blanch call her husband Daddy? All this and more…
Let us know what you think! Tweet us (@historybanter), post on our Facebook page (facebook.com/historybantercom), or email us ([email protected]). Thanks again for listening!
On the next podcast – Bonnie and Clyde (part 2): Frank Hamer and the Texas Rangers
Intro music from this episode:
“Weapon of Choice” from Baby 81 by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
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