tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post4230058250251796933..comments2024-03-28T22:25:23.698-05:00Comments on Western Fictioneers: The Failed and Flawed Exploits of the Jennings Gang - by Tom RizzoWestern Fictioneershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01683314579075461026noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-9393407961898874332013-08-22T12:16:06.537-05:002013-08-22T12:16:06.537-05:00I wonder if O. Henry's Ransom of Red Chief (wi...I wonder if O. Henry's Ransom of Red Chief (with bumbling kidnappers) was inspired by ole Al Jennings. LOLMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10734148270217773194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-91813187592512417372013-08-21T18:08:12.152-05:002013-08-21T18:08:12.152-05:00Oh my Lord, the gang should have been called the B...Oh my Lord, the gang should have been called the Bumbling Burgulars. Good thing Al got it together in prison and took another tact on his career.<br />Great post, Tom, as always.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-70537509883238977362013-08-21T07:10:01.525-05:002013-08-21T07:10:01.525-05:00You beat me to the punch, Tom. Al Jennings is (was...You beat me to the punch, Tom. Al Jennings is (was) on my list of future posts. Another great example of the scoundrels who came out of the Indian Territory and Oklahoma, and such an incompetent one. You just can't make stuff up like his bumbling exploits. Great post!Phil Trumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05388294067961766208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-49333682312088183722013-08-20T22:10:05.061-05:002013-08-20T22:10:05.061-05:00This guy sounds like some of the juveniles I used ...This guy sounds like some of the juveniles I used to deal with in lock-up. They just never quite got it right, but they kept trying. Unfortunately their stories did not end as well. Thank you so much for taking the time to did up the story and tell it so well. DorisRenaissance Womenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045401344374224512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-64204239072892373212013-08-20T18:05:05.003-05:002013-08-20T18:05:05.003-05:00Keith--So glad you enjoyed the post. It was fun wr...Keith--So glad you enjoyed the post. It was fun writing about him.<br />thomasrizzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762315714546553945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-86929419117715405182013-08-20T18:04:22.004-05:002013-08-20T18:04:22.004-05:00Kathleen--Jennings, indeed played the class clown,...Kathleen--Jennings, indeed played the class clown, so to speak. He was a study in laughable determination. <br />And, I agree, Temple Houston is quite a character in his own right.thomasrizzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762315714546553945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-41878936203486754252013-08-20T16:57:42.051-05:002013-08-20T16:57:42.051-05:00I didn't know anything about Al Jennings and ...I didn't know anything about Al Jennings and thoroughly enjoyed this post, Tom. Thanks for writing it.Keith Souterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15206349930107528691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-44539763920397390442013-08-20T16:54:12.685-05:002013-08-20T16:54:12.685-05:00Tom, this was hilarious, mostly because of the way...Tom, this was hilarious, mostly because of the way you told the tale. If nothing else, I guess we can admire the Jennings Gang for their determination to "get back on the horse." (Personally, I think the horse had their number from the get-go. ;-) )<br /><br />Temple Houston -- now there's an interesting character. Maybe you'll write about him, too? :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05740371055384281988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-79891993472626180892013-08-20T16:23:34.857-05:002013-08-20T16:23:34.857-05:00Hi Cheryl--I found Jennings a fascinating characte...Hi Cheryl--I found Jennings a fascinating character, especially because of his connection with O.Henry. A Temple Houston, too, is a good study. Thanks for dropping by.thomasrizzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762315714546553945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-37725568045118384032013-08-20T16:00:48.932-05:002013-08-20T16:00:48.932-05:00Tom, I knew a bit about Al Jennings since I grew u...Tom, I knew a bit about Al Jennings since I grew up here in Oklahoma, but never realized he was such a failure! LOL Awful to be remembered for that, I guess. What an interesting story. I think Temple Houston is fascinating, too. I always enjoy your posts so much!<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-83349681585099595272013-08-20T15:15:09.416-05:002013-08-20T15:15:09.416-05:00Yes, Jacquie, I guess failure has its merits.
Yes, Jacquie, I guess failure has its merits.<br />thomasrizzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762315714546553945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-39800926582502470442013-08-20T15:00:18.217-05:002013-08-20T15:00:18.217-05:00I guess persistence pays. Jennings might not have...I guess persistence pays. Jennings might not have been a successful thief, but he did provide you with a heckuvan interesting story!Jacquie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361793932364487636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-5021344297810449942013-08-20T05:05:46.659-05:002013-08-20T05:05:46.659-05:00Hi Courtney-Glad you enjoyed it. Interesting chara...Hi Courtney-Glad you enjoyed it. Interesting character.thomasrizzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762315714546553945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1409887812566625284.post-29283265297521536732013-08-20T03:55:01.062-05:002013-08-20T03:55:01.062-05:00Tom, this was fascinating stuff - and great to kno...Tom, this was fascinating stuff - and great to know the real background of Al Jennings. Thanks so much!Courtney Joynernoreply@blogger.com