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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1995
Page
8
US Giant crew and cast recall reunion details on set at Evans ranch and Paisano Hotel. Extras from the film recount hard work under drought, long hours, and spilled Coca Cola water scenes. James Dean actors and family memories mix with Marfa visits and Texas pride.
Marfa residents recall James Dean as a driven yet volatile figure in his final days. Friends and collaborators describe his hunger for a role model, rapid learning, and obsession with projecting a perfect screen persona. A tense studio schedule and a fatal speed run culminated in tragedy that shaded others’ careers and warned of stardom’s perils.
Fort, daughter of stuntman Bob Evans, reflects on her family's ties to the Giant production. She recalls stunt work, the Evans ranch as a set, and how westerns boosted area work but oil never panned out. She notes depicting era culture, lingering regret for lost photos, and the Marfa ranch ties of kin.
Texas wine industry leaders urge broader appeal beyond elitist image to boost domestic sales. They cite 24 wineries producing 1 million gallons in 1994 and a $121.1 million economic impact with 2,600 related jobs, advocating accessible glassware, food pairings, and wider distribution.
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