Dear Mr. Rossini,
I know that you wrote your opera in four acts "Guillaume Tell" about the legendary Swiss 14th century archer, William Tell but here in North America we can't help but think of "A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty "Hi Yo Silver!"
You should be proud that your music became the theme for both a radio and a television show that thrilled the imaginations of millions of children and adults.
After all, what's more heroic and legendary than a masked Texas Ranger and a Potawatomi Native American righting wrongs?!
I know what you're thinking...Of course it would have been much more interesting if Tonto had actually been played by a
member of the Potawatomi nation instead of by actor John Todd. Well, who knows? Maybe there will be a remake some day!
But who would replace Clayton Moore as "The Lone Ranger?" Would the producers find a Potawatomi star or just tap George Clooney?
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