Cowboys, Green Beans and Jaguars
In this hour, a severely stuttering child years later becomes the world's premier jaguar expert. Plus, a Texas tale of moon pies and bedazzlers; the surprising story of a Harlem man who ends up at a rodeo in Oregon; and one father's way of coping with a son who loves the color pink. Scroll down for extras!
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Stories in this Episode
10:53
Green Bean Queen
by Faye Lane
A little girl's self esteem is challenged when cast in an unfavorable role in the school musical.
08:08
Harlem Cowboy
by Rudy Rush
Rudy Rush, a comedian from Harlem, cannot buck his love for the rodeo.
06:53
Oliver's Pink Bicycle
by James Braly
A three year old’s pink birthday wish makes a man consider the kind of father that he wants to be.
Extras From This Episode

Alan tracking jaguars in Brazil. Photo courtesy Steve Winters/National Geographic.

Alan with a jaguar. Photo courtesy Steve Winters/Panthera.

The beauty shop Faye grew up in. Photo courtesy Faye Lane.

Oliver’s infamous pink bicycle. Photo courtesy James Braly.
The music in this story
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The Drift - Uncanny Valley
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Karmix - Sabhyata
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Bill Frisell - Struggle Part 2
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Ry Cooder - Get Rhythm
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Ry Cooder - Let's Have A Ball
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The Drift - Smoke Falls
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