Early Oklahoma was a haven for violent outlaws and a death trap for deputy U.S. marshals. The infamous Doolin gang�s OK Hotel gunfight left five dead. Killers like Bible-quoting choir leader Deacon Jim Miller wreaked havoc. Gunslinger femme fatale Belle Starr specialized in horse theft. Wannabe outlaws like Al Jennings traded train robbing for politics and Hollywood films. And Elmer McCurdy�s determination and inept skill earned him a carnival slot and the nickname �the Bandit Who Wouldn�t Give Up.� Historians Robert Barr Smith and Laurence J. Yadon dispel myths surrounding some of the most significant lawbreakers in Sooner history.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Really intriguing readBy FallonI was intrigued by this book because Im a giant Law Order SVU and thought itd be neat to learn more about a producer. Im a TV junkie and a reader but not necessarily into biographies. However. I was pleased to learn how easy and entertaining of a read this way. Its cool to hear the story of someone who is providing the world with stories. It was shocking to learn about Teds ban from the US and I think he pushed through many hardships to make it to where he has in directing. Anybody intrigued by tv/film or curious about a directors life coming into the world of directing this read is for you. It doesnt just tell you of Teds success. it explains his rise and falls getting there.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. remarkable story done by the fabulous director of Law and order SVU!By Shan_dee87This is a truly inspiring book. Not only is it written by the extremely talented man who directed the successful 12 year series of Law and order SVU. In the story. the commonplace person comes the understand the tremendous amount of work that a director has to undergo when they are shooting a series so that the audience is truly captivated. I like how he said that directing is a strange process it not only involves what will be on the screen. but in the process playing psychiatrist with the actors involved. air traffic control with crew members. conductor with the different camera angles all in order to get that one perfect shot for the film that you envision others will see. I am only half way done with the story but I am already hooked. I cant wait to see what else is in store.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Behind the life of a directorBy Dream16This was a really fantastic read. being almost 500 pages. I felt at times it was a bit dragging. but it was most of the time fascinating. I am a huge fan of the productions Ted Kotcheff has directed. and its so amazing to read behind the scenes. and to learn about the lives of some of the actors and actresses.You dont just read behind the scenes of some of the most popular productions. but you read about the life of a director who doesnt always get the credit he deserves. This book is well written. and truly a work of art. as is every other project of Ted Kotcheff.
