In recent years legendary Black cowboys and cowgirls have comeback into focus as historians and a new generation of Hollywood directors are recognizing their rightful place in American history.
By the early 80s, James L. Brooks had already had an enviably successful career in television, a decade of Emmy-winning work that included the creation of "The Mary Tyler Moore
James L. Brooks looks back on his debut feature as a director, which won him 3 Oscars, reflecting on collaborators Jack Nicholson, Debra Winger and Polly Platt.