Robert Harling -Steel Magnolias

A touching discussion with Robert Harling about how the story of Steel Magnolias came to be.

[@alidablanchette960]

Thank you for Steel Magnolias! It was my daughters favorite movie. She unfortunately passed away at 32, so it will ALWAYS be my favorite!!!

[@DIYLETSCREATE_MINIATURES]

I didn’t know the movie was based on real life. All time fav movie ❤️

[@andrewlabat9963]

I think because it resonates with everyone who's felt lost. Nothing fancy, no CG, no car chases.. Just the human experience. I'm a 55 year old man, from Southern Louisiana, and it hits home when I think about my past, before life got all crazy. I've seen the movie countless times, and it's in my top three..

[@loriepostlewaite162]

I agree

[@susangoodwin9765]

I had the honor of playing M'Lynn last month. In 30 years of acting in regional and community theatre, one of my favorite roles ever.

[@ajlovesmoz7820]

What a wonderful brother. I wish I had a brother like him.

[@theresamchugh3288]

I've been quoting lines from this movie for like 30 years.. " laughter through tears is my favorite emotion" Truvy(dolly parton)

[@greeneyedwarlock882]

One of my top 10 movies also. The one and only Olympia Dukakis' death very recently at age 89 has made it even moreso. The movie is beloved among us gay guys with, personally, Clairee being my favorite character. "The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize!" And "Well, you know what they say.......if you don't have anything nice to say about anyone, come sit by me!" :-))))). FOREVER BLESSINGS on Olympia's fantastic heart, soul & legacy and the entire cast's, too.

[@ashley_sprinkles]

Wow I never knew. God bless Susan and her brother for creating a timeless film

[@kerriethompson2073]

I'm so sorry for your loss! I can't believe your brother in law remarried less than 5 months after your sister died. That's crazy, but I'm glad you were able to channel your anger into something creative and that has been beloved by many people for over 30 years.

[@robertamarcantoni9524]

After 5 months??

[@adventuresinlaurenland]

That baby needed a mother, no matter how the family felt about it.

[@robertamarcantoni9524]

@@adventuresinlaurenland no way. That baby had a father , a grandmother..no rush for a marriage. It seems so wrong

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

adventuresinlaurenland Men are perfectly capable of being a widowed parent. Women have been taking care of everything, even multiple children on their own. Susan disregarded the doctors, immediate family all to satisfy a dangerous desire, only for him to remarry after a few months!

[@sheilashipman2652]

After 5 months the Bro-in-law (Jackson) remarried. Tho, remember in the Movie, Shelby wanted Jackson to find someone else, that could provide him with Children & be a great Mom & Wife. But they were young & all (Jackson) wanted was to make Shelby (Susan) happy. Like they said in the movie (Life continues to go on & doesn't stop)!!

[@veganheathen7981]

I'll be playing Shelby this autumn. I couldn't get through this video without sobbing. It's such a beautiful way to honour someone's memory - to be immortalised through the craft of a loved one. Bravo, Robert. Susan would have been so proud of you.

[@davidbrienlantry8760]

I love this movie and have seen it at least 159 times. Susan was a lovely soul.

[@ellengambulos-cody1868]

I am so very sorry for your loss! What a beautiful gift you have given her son, your entire family , community and all who have lost and endured. Thank you! His bless!

[@TSchwanger]

Steele magnolias is one of my absolute favorite stories told.

[@illflyaway38]

I've seen the movie countless times, but I always want Shelby to get up and walk out of that hospital. It breaks my heart every time. I would be just like M'Lynn and never leave my babies for a second. I'm so sorry you lost your sister! I can't imagine the pain. God bless you and your family!

[@BJMallory]

Thank you for posting this. And thank you, Robert Harling, for sharing her with us. 💖

[@loriepostlewaite162]

Wow I never knew this was written based on a true story ❤️ so beautiful…and this is one of my all time favorite movies they don’t make them like this anymore thank you for sharing your story with us for all these years she surely will not be forgotten God bless

[@arnelakawhitewash]

A great movie with a wonderful cast... need I say more?

[@aliahspirituality]

I teared up even watching this and it isn't even the movie. such a beautiful devoted family. his sister giving the most beautiful devotion I've ever known to totally let go from life for her son and her brother in true devotion to her and her son writing this play. they were definitely raised with strong morals and love in abundance. truly inspiring!

[@VickyGoss]

I just quoted a line yesterday, " If you don't have anything nice to say about anybody come sit by me." I've quoted so many lines. Loved the movie! One of my all time favorites! Sally Field's performance at the graveyard when they were walking back, she asked "does anyone have a mirror?" Dolly ( does anybody have a mirror? I don't know how you're holding up on the inside but your hair is just...... Then Sally Field started in on the scene that had me in tears. "Shelby's right it is a brown football helmet" Are you alright? I'm fine! I'm fine! I'm fine! No, no, I'm suppose to go first, I can jog all the way to Texas and back but my daughter can't, she never could, why, why? Why!? I want to know why Shelby's life had to end, will that baby ever know what she did for him, will he ever know how wonderful she was?! I want to know WHYYY!....... Oh, I just lost it, I cried and cried. It was so real. I'm not an easy crier but this scene really got to me. The whole movie but that part in particular.

[@happytobehere200]

I hope Robert knows he created a masterpiece. He is really gifted to be able to write this amazing story from his personal pain and tragedy. I love this movie so much

[@jdax21]

Thank you, sir, for transforming your grief and pain into this beautiful, timeless gift for the world.

[@klw314]

I absolutely love this movie but I had no idea it was a true story. It's definitely going to hit different when I watch it again.

[@kileensmith5134]

If you buy the DVD it's in the bonus features.

[@marycanary]

I'm sorry for your loss :(

[@raea3588]

Thank you for posting this. I felt surprised and maybe I shouldn't have been when I found out that this story which surrounds the relationships of these women was written by a man :) But above all it's a story about life and what we can choose to do with it and Mr. Harling obviously knows a lot about that and he's done his mother and sister proud by immortalizing Susan, not just for her son but for the world

[@scottw6704]

I have watched that movie dozens of times...this interview really hit me hard. Thank you, Robert.

[@snmgold]

One of my favourite movies ever that i still watch over over and laugh and cry ❤❤

[@forlove5859]

I remember reading an article in readers digest about this, it was just before the movie came out.

[@midlifemama40]

My favorite movie ❤ I named my daughter, Shelby, after this movie ❤

[@xncman]

one of my favorite movies...coming from the south i can relate to a lot in the movie...theres nothing like being a southerner

[@karensykes2108]

Watching it now for about the 100th time. Love this movie.

[@rwythreshold]

This is wonderful. Thanks for posting!

[@PGHDude]

I love the movie. The stage play is coming to my hometown and I wanna go and see it. This is among my favorite stories.

[@phoenixalbastru3706]

Oh, that is so sad! I wish I could meet you in person Mr Harling! Would like to hear you talking more about your sister! Rest assured that she is in peace up there and that she still feels your love!

[@muffassa6739]

Because it was so good and from the heart ❤️❤️❤️

[@74Spirit1]

In my family, this play/movie was close to home.

[@JimmiAlli]

Robert Harling is true joy.

[@user-kp8nc5ef1g]

One of my favorites

[@Andrea-ys2ji]

I see there are breaks in the video. Is there a place to get the full interview without the breaks? Also, this interview with Bob, the brother, is a testament to how amazing his sister Susan was; it still evokes so much emotion to the surface.

[@ashleybartels6457]

Hi Mr. Harling I’m from Natchitoches I names my daughter ShelbyLove. Growing up always loved Steel Magnolias

[@meman6964]

When and where is this speech??? Always answer yhe 5 W in the description please

[@user-je8oj5tc9j]

I wish I could hear what he's saying. The captions keep cutting out

[@emilyvi82]

So sorry for your loss what favorite color

[@maria13corvette]

Movie not given credit it deserved.

[@tamikaanderson]

Wow 😲

[@robertdemitro1520]

The characters in the movie , you can't make them up !

[@michaelfarmer9472]

I was going to say that.

[@sharonmathers2928]

That. Sad

[@mandeemarie03]

Dude. He remarried 5 months after. You guys.

[@annlowry9841]

It's a eugenics movie!!

[@Skipbo000]

I can quote the entire play and the movie. Is it me or are people talking during his presentation? It's extremely distracting. Sounds like a hushed murmuring constantly going on.

[@sharonmathers2928]

My husband is diabetic.