THE PLOT TO KILL JESSE

Check out the HISTORY CHANNEL special: THE PLOT TO KILL JESSE JAMES tomorrow night and this week!

Thursday, September 20 11:00 PM

Friday, September 21 03:00 AM

Saturday, September 22 06:00 PM

This program is a beautifully directed chase thriller. I guarantee you've never seen a western docudrama like it. I was only a bit player on this docudrama team (not even sure why I got a credit!). Mike Loades directed, Josh Rosen wrote and produced, Evelyn Manangan and Eileen Rivera were the dream team that pulled it off. There's also this hot guy who plays Jesse-- I promise he will deliver more than that- oh what's his name- Brad Pitt in the movie version. Oh, and if you're wondering this TV show is much better than that movie. Hope you can catch it- and sorry for the short notice! :)

The Plot to Kill Jesse James

This one-hour special tells the story of Robert Ford, the man who joined James's gang only to become resentful of the legendary outlaw and hatch a plan to kill him. With expert interviews, archival materials, dramatic re-enactments, and eyewitness accounts, this
program brings to life the man, motives, and means focused on doing away with the "fastest gun in the West."

After James' assassination, Robert Ford and his brother Charlie were pardoned, by pre-arrangement with the governor, but they felt the
sting of public contempt. Charlie Ford committed suicide and Bob's fortunes sunk ever lower until he, too, was shot in an act of
vengeance.