A touching discussion with Robert Harling about how the story of Steel Magnolias came to be.
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@kerriethompson20733 жыл бұрын
I'm so sorry for your loss! I can't believe your brother in law remarried less than 5 months after your sister died. That's crazy, but I'm glad you were able to channel your anger into something creative and that has been beloved by many people for over 30 years.
@robertamarcantoni95243 жыл бұрын
After 5 months??
@adventuresinlaurenland3 жыл бұрын
That baby needed a mother, no matter how the family felt about it.
@robertamarcantoni95243 жыл бұрын
@@adventuresinlaurenland no way. That baby had a father , a grandmother..no rush for a marriage. It seems so wrong
@sarcasticallyrearranged2 жыл бұрын
adventuresinlaurenland Men are perfectly capable of being a widowed parent. Women have been taking care of everything, even multiple children on their own. Susan disregarded the doctors, immediate family all to satisfy a dangerous desire, only for him to remarry after a few months!
@sheilashipman26522 жыл бұрын
After 5 months the Bro-in-law (Jackson) remarried. Tho, remember in the Movie, Shelby wanted Jackson to find someone else, that could provide him with Children & be a great Mom & Wife. But they were young & all (Jackson) wanted was to make Shelby (Susan) happy. Like they said in the movie (Life continues to go on & doesn't stop)!!
@alidablanchette9602 жыл бұрын
Thank you for Steel Magnolias! It was my daughters favorite movie. She unfortunately passed away at 32, so it will ALWAYS be my favorite!!!
@andrewlabat99633 жыл бұрын
I think because it resonates with everyone who's felt lost. Nothing fancy, no CG, no car chases.. Just the human experience. I'm a 55 year old man, from Southern Louisiana, and it hits home when I think about my past, before life got all crazy. I've seen the movie countless times, and it's in my top three..
@loriepostlewaite1622 жыл бұрын
I agree
@DIYLETSCREATE_MINIATURES3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know the movie was based on real life. All time fav movie ❤️
@susangoodwin97657 ай бұрын
I had the honor of playing M'Lynn last month. In 30 years of acting in regional and community theatre, one of my favorite roles ever.
@theresamchugh32883 жыл бұрын
I've been quoting lines from this movie for like 30 years.. " laughter through tears is my favorite emotion" Truvy(dolly parton)
@greeneyedwarlock8823 жыл бұрын
One of my top 10 movies also. The one and only Olympia Dukakis' death very recently at age 89 has made it even moreso. The movie is beloved among us gay guys with, personally, Clairee being my favorite character. "The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize!" And "Well, you know what they say.......if you don't have anything nice to say about anyone, come sit by me!" :-))))). FOREVER BLESSINGS on Olympia's fantastic heart, soul & legacy and the entire cast's, too.
@ashleyrachel14 Жыл бұрын
Wow I never knew. God bless Susan and her brother for creating a timeless film
@ajlovesmoz78202 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful brother. I wish I had a brother like him.
@TSchwangerАй бұрын
Steele magnolias is one of my absolute favorite stories told.
@ellengambulos-cody1868 Жыл бұрын
I am so very sorry for your loss! What a beautiful gift you have given her son, your entire family , community and all who have lost and endured. Thank you! His bless!
@BJMallory4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this. And thank you, Robert Harling, for sharing her with us. 💖
@happytobehere2009 ай бұрын
I hope Robert knows he created a masterpiece. He is really gifted to be able to write this amazing story from his personal pain and tragedy. I love this movie so much
@jdax21Ай бұрын
Thank you, sir, for transforming your grief and pain into this beautiful, timeless gift for the world.
@VickyGoss3 жыл бұрын
I just quoted a line yesterday, " If you don't have anything nice to say about anybody come sit by me." I've quoted so many lines. Loved the movie! One of my all time favorites! Sally Field's performance at the graveyard when they were walking back, she asked "does anyone have a mirror?" Dolly ( does anybody have a mirror? I don't know how you're holding up on the inside but your hair is just...... Then Sally Field started in on the scene that had me in tears. "Shelby's right it is a brown football helmet" Are you alright? I'm fine! I'm fine! I'm fine! No, no, I'm suppose to go first, I can jog all the way to Texas and back but my daughter can't, she never could, why, why? Why!? I want to know why Shelby's life had to end, will that baby ever know what she did for him, will he ever know how wonderful she was?! I want to know WHYYY!....... Oh, I just lost it, I cried and cried. It was so real. I'm not an easy crier but this scene really got to me. The whole movie but that part in particular.
@loriepostlewaite1622 жыл бұрын
Wow I never knew this was written based on a true story ❤️ so beautiful…and this is one of my all time favorite movies they don’t make them like this anymore thank you for sharing your story with us for all these years she surely will not be forgotten God bless
@illflyaway3810 ай бұрын
I've seen the movie countless times, but I always want Shelby to get up and walk out of that hospital. It breaks my heart every time. I would be just like M'Lynn and never leave my babies for a second. I'm so sorry you lost your sister! I can't imagine the pain. God bless you and your family!
@aliahspirituality Жыл бұрын
I teared up even watching this and it isn't even the movie. such a beautiful devoted family. his sister giving the most beautiful devotion I've ever known to totally let go from life for her son and her brother in true devotion to her and her son writing this play. they were definitely raised with strong morals and love in abundance. truly inspiring!
@raea35883 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this. I felt surprised and maybe I shouldn't have been when I found out that this story which surrounds the relationships of these women was written by a man :) But above all it's a story about life and what we can choose to do with it and Mr. Harling obviously knows a lot about that and he's done his mother and sister proud by immortalizing Susan, not just for her son but for the world
@arnelakawhitewash3 жыл бұрын
A great movie with a wonderful cast... need I say more?
@klw3143 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this movie but I had no idea it was a true story. It's definitely going to hit different when I watch it again.
@kileensmith5134 Жыл бұрын
If you buy the DVD it's in the bonus features.
@snmgoldАй бұрын
One of my favourite movies ever that i still watch over over and laugh and cry ❤❤
@marycanary3 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry for your loss :(
@scottw6704 Жыл бұрын
I have watched that movie dozens of times...this interview really hit me hard. Thank you, Robert.
@forlove58593 жыл бұрын
I remember reading an article in readers digest about this, it was just before the movie came out.
@rwythreshold Жыл бұрын
This is wonderful. Thanks for posting!
@karensykes21089 ай бұрын
Watching it now for about the 100th time. Love this movie.
@midlifemama407 ай бұрын
My favorite movie ❤ I named my daughter, Shelby, after this movie ❤
@PGHDude Жыл бұрын
I love the movie. The stage play is coming to my hometown and I wanna go and see it. This is among my favorite stories.
@xncman Жыл бұрын
one of my favorite movies...coming from the south i can relate to a lot in the movie...theres nothing like being a southerner
@phoenixalbastru37062 жыл бұрын
Oh, that is so sad! I wish I could meet you in person Mr Harling! Would like to hear you talking more about your sister! Rest assured that she is in peace up there and that she still feels your love!
@74Spirit14 ай бұрын
In my family, this play/movie was close to home.
@JimmiAlli10 ай бұрын
Robert Harling is true joy.
@muffassa67393 жыл бұрын
Because it was so good and from the heart ❤️❤️❤️
@user-kp8nc5ef1g2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites
@Andrea-ys2ji9 ай бұрын
I see there are breaks in the video. Is there a place to get the full interview without the breaks? Also, this interview with Bob, the brother, is a testament to how amazing his sister Susan was; it still evokes so much emotion to the surface.
@ashleybartels64572 жыл бұрын
Hi Mr. Harling I’m from Natchitoches I names my daughter ShelbyLove. Growing up always loved Steel Magnolias
@emilyvi82 Жыл бұрын
So sorry for your loss what favorite color
@user-je8oj5tc9j2 ай бұрын
I wish I could hear what he's saying. The captions keep cutting out
@meman69645 ай бұрын
When and where is this speech??? Always answer yhe 5 W in the description please
@tamikaanderson Жыл бұрын
Wow 😲
@maria13corvette Жыл бұрын
Movie not given credit it deserved.
@mandeemarie0310 ай бұрын
Dude. He remarried 5 months after. You guys.
@robertdemitro15202 жыл бұрын
The characters in the movie , you can't make them up !
@michaelfarmer9472 Жыл бұрын
I was going to say that.
@sharonmathers29282 жыл бұрын
That. Sad
@annlowry984110 ай бұрын
It's a eugenics movie!!
@sharonmathers2928 Жыл бұрын
My husband is diabetic.
@Skipbo0007 ай бұрын
I can quote the entire play and the movie. Is it me or are people talking during his presentation? It's extremely distracting. Sounds like a hushed murmuring constantly going on.