While going through my bookshelves, trying to find books to recycle - to make room for new ones! - I came across How To Be Texan by Michael Hicks. Both of us authors of I.O.U. SEX are native Texans, so I guess I don't need this book, do I? But I've moved to the Pacific Northwest, so maybe it will remind me of my roots. I'm keepin' it.
I hope y'all enjoy this excerpt. It's from about the middle of the book (the pages aren't numbered):
Actually, the Chicken Ranch was a whorehouse of sorts, named in honor of the many thousands of chickens bartered for services. Tragically, the Chicken Ranch was brought to its knees and finally closed by a publicity-hungry newsman from Houston who was eager to get a five-minute news story. The legend lives on, though, in the successful stage musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
This book was written in 1981. In 1982 a movie (based on the Broadway musical) was released, starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds (he was such a hunk back then). Here's a cute trailer:
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Hi, Shirley. I don't think you're dating yourself by saying Burt Reynolds was good looking back then. Anybody who sees an old picture of him would agree! I think the movie is based on the Broadway musical which was based on the novel.
What a name for a whorehouse! My husband and I lived in Texas for 6 years and we were given a book on how to speak Texan. We got teased a lot, but we teased everyone right back. My teaser comes from Heart of Glass by Jill Marie Landis
Hi, Beth. Thank you for leaving a comment. It sounds like you and your husband have a good approach to life. Teasing right back is the way to go! (I just visited your blog, read your post, and left a comment.)
It's hard for me to believe that movie is thirty years old! I must have been a baby when it was made. (Yeah. Right.) I wonder if it's still available anywhere?
I have not seen the movie in years and, though I did not get to it, the musical was recently performed by a local theater. There were some good songs in it. My teaser: The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings.
Oh my goodness! I haven't seen that movie but think I need to rent it. Too funny! My teaser is here: http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/2012/05/15/teaser-tuesdays-may-15/#comment-48346
I'm glad you enjoyed the movie trailer. If you like musicals, then you'll probably enjoy this one. For me, just watching a young Burt Reynolds was reason enough to rent it!
This isn't a book I would read, but it's interesting :) I didn't know it was a broadway and movie made book. How awesome! Thank you for stopping by :) I hope you have a great day!
Ooops. I'm afraid my original post was misleading. The movie and broadway show were not based on this book. A book entitled The Whorehouse Papers is associated with those productions, but it seems to have been written afterwards. I revised my post to correct that error. I guess I shouldn't believe everything I find online. My apologies.
The book has articles about chicken fried steak, pickup trucks, boots, music, holidays, etc. So it's really a reference book. I hope you get to see the movie and enjoy it!
I'm laughing at your comment! After all the Texas history I learned in school and after living there about half my life, being Texan is something that sticks with me like my accent. Thanks for leaving a comment.
So, is the movie based on this novel, by chance? You're right about Burt Reynolds back in those days (look at me dating myself!), a definite hunk!!
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Be sure to check out my contest when you stop by! :)
Hi, Shirley. I don't think you're dating yourself by saying Burt Reynolds was good looking back then. Anybody who sees an old picture of him would agree! I think the movie is based on the Broadway musical which was based on the novel.
DeleteWhat a name for a whorehouse! My husband and I lived in Texas for 6 years and we were given a book on how to speak Texan. We got teased a lot, but we teased everyone right back. My teaser comes from Heart of Glass by Jill Marie Landis
ReplyDeleteHi, Beth. Thank you for leaving a comment. It sounds like you and your husband have a good approach to life. Teasing right back is the way to go!
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Great teaser, and the trailer sure brought back memories too. Awesome choice this week, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it, Janet Ruth. It brought back memories of the movie for me too.
Deletenever seen the movie but i need to!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard for me to believe that movie is thirty years old! I must have been a baby when it was made. (Yeah. Right.) I wonder if it's still available anywhere?
DeleteI have not seen the movie in years and, though I did not get to it, the musical was recently performed by a local theater. There were some good songs in it. My teaser: The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings.
ReplyDeleteHi, Heather. We don't see many musicals these days, do we ... well, except for Mama Mia, which I loved!
DeleteOh my goodness! I haven't seen that movie but think I need to rent it. Too funny! My teaser is here: http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/2012/05/15/teaser-tuesdays-may-15/#comment-48346
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the movie trailer. If you like musicals, then you'll probably enjoy this one. For me, just watching a young Burt Reynolds was reason enough to rent it!
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ReplyDeleteI haven't seen the movie but sounds interesting. Thanks for stopping by My TT!
ReplyDeleteGreat teaser! :D
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As soon as I saw the title I smiled while sitting here in Dallas :)
ReplyDeleteDallas is my hometown! I'm glad you enjoyed today's post.
DeleteI loved that movie...and this book sounds delightful. Thanks for sharing.
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I liked it too. I think I'll see if Netflix has it and watch it again.
DeleteI'm not surprised the news person is from Houston at all lol. Great teaser! Thanks for stopping by!
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Interesting teaser.
ReplyDeleteAwesome teaser and very interesting information!
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I like that musical! I haven't seen it in ages though.
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The Musings of ALMYBNENR
It's been thirty years since the movie was made!
DeleteNever saw the movie either, a great teaser!
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Love that teaser! Great one.
ReplyDeleteThis isn't a book I would read, but it's interesting :) I didn't know it was a broadway and movie made book. How awesome! Thank you for stopping by :) I hope you have a great day!
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Ooops. I'm afraid my original post was misleading. The movie and broadway show were not based on this book. A book entitled The Whorehouse Papers is associated with those productions, but it seems to have been written afterwards. I revised my post to correct that error. I guess I shouldn't believe everything I find online.
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OMG! I have to see this! I knew it was out there but nver thought it would interest me.
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My Teaser Tuesday
The book has articles about chicken fried steak, pickup trucks, boots, music, holidays, etc. So it's really a reference book. I hope you get to see the movie and enjoy it!
DeleteI always figured books about Texas were made for Texans in the first place.
ReplyDeleteGreat teasers :) Seems like an interesting book ;) Enjoy it :D
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Love, Carina @ Carina's Books
Great teaser. As a former Texan (is there any such thing) I love Texas stories. Here is my teaser:
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I'm laughing at your comment! After all the Texas history I learned in school and after living there about half my life, being Texan is something that sticks with me like my accent.
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That certainly is an interesting tidbit of state history. I had no idea that was based on a true story. Nice teaser!
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Yes, Cecelia, there really was a Chicken Ranch. Hard to believe, isn't it?
DeleteWonderful what you re-find when going through the book shelves isn't it? Thanks for visiting my blog today.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is, and I have a hard time parting with books.
DeleteI haven't even heard of this before, and I'm from Texas! Thanks for sharing, it's nice to know a little more about my home state. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's not the sort of thing they taught us in Texas History classes!
DeleteHi! Thanks for dropping by my blog!
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Ha! This was one of my fav movies as a kid. Which is weird.
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Andrea, that is kind of weird! Maybe all that lively music and dancing appealed to you.
DeleteInteresting teaser and such a cute trailer! I'm really tempted to track down a copy of the movie now lol. Thanks for stopping by my blog :)
ReplyDeleteClaire @ Project to be Read
Claire, it's a fun fluffy musical -- pure escapism.
DeleteGreat teaser. I have to check this one out.
ReplyDeleteNice addition of video! Thanks for dropping by Read@UTS!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very interesting teaser! Thanks for stopping by! Happy reading!
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