TV series · 1989 · CBS
Is Lonesome Dove based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Lonesome Dove is based on the book Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry (1985).
Lonesome Dove is book 1 of the Lonesome Dove series series.
The TV series premiered in 1989 on CBS.
The book behind Lonesome Dove
Lonesome Dove
by Larry McMurtry · first published 1985 · Western novel, adventure fiction
1985 novel by Larry McMurtry.
Lonesome Dove series: books in order
- Lonesome Dove (1985)
- Streets of Laredo (1993)
- Dead Man's Walk (1995)
- Comanche Moon (1997)
Common questions
Is Lonesome Dove based on a book?
Yes. Lonesome Dove is based on the book Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry (1985).
Who wrote the book Lonesome Dove is based on?
Lonesome Dove was written by Larry McMurtry and first published in 1985.
Is Lonesome Dove part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Lonesome Dove series series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Lonesome Dove, book 1 of Lonesome Dove. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Larry McMurtry's books
- Hud (film, 1963)