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The Source: John Wayne Biography Casts New Light On Popular Actor

John Wayne was born in the tiny farm community of Winterset, Iowa, as Marion Morrison. Little did the sleepy town know that his star would shine for 50 years and nearly 200 films.

A new biography of the actor, "John Wayne: The Life and Legend," takes us inside his life, his work, and his controversial causes.

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*This is the second segment in the April 29 edition of The Source, which airs at 3 p.m. on KSTX 89.1 FM -- audio from this show will be posted by 5:30 p.m.

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Paul Flahive can be reached at Paul@tpr.org