I did read the Mitchell Family authorized sequel entitled “Scarlett”, which wasn’t perfect, of course, but was still enjoyable for the love of the characters.  Though selfish, you cannot help but empathize with Scarlett, who struggles between her true nature and the way in which she is expected to behave.  As many tend to do, she was often saying that she would think about her troubles tomorrow. When it came down to it, though, she sacrificed and did what she felt needed to be done to save her beloved Tara and provide for her family.

The book is, of course, much better than the movie, but who can resist the beautiful Vivian Leigh (who was married to Laurence Olivier) and the elegant Clark Cable?  There had been a nation-wide search for Scarlett, and folks from the South were heard to say that if a Southern Girl couldn’t be chosen to play the part of Scarlett, at least  they picked a British girl instead of a Yankee.  Gable really didn’t want to do the movie, however, he did in exchange for the studio financing his divorce so that he could marry the lovely Carole Lombard.

As I’ve aged, I’ve come to realize that this is the day that Rhett Butler decided he wanted to own Ms. O’Hara.

The movie is on Turner Classic Movies tonight at 7 PM CST.  And YES, I will be watching it.

Now, for grins, I must share the 2nd Part of the Carol Burnett Parody of Gone With The Wind. The scene with the curtains alone is worth it.

Enjoy and Happy Tuesday!