This TV miniseries was an unauthorised follow-up to Lonesome Dove. The earlier series was adapted from Larry McMurty's novel, but this was an invented sequel.

While it lacked the star power of the original outing, it still boasted Jon Voight in the lead role, and Oliver Reed played the seedy husband of Witherspoon's young character. Despite modest production values, this failed to live up to the epic original.

Smart Blonde? She's not without her wits, defying her youthful visage with a world-wearied conviction.