LOOKING BACK AT THE TPW TV SERIES: A former TPW TV 
producer looks back on one of his favorite stories… 
ahead…on Passport to Texas. 

This is Passport to Texas

It’s been 30 years since the Texas Parks and Wildlife 
television series hit the airwaves.

07— My name is Richard Roberts, and I was executive producer 
of the TPW TV series from 1989 to 2013.

Producers past and present are returning to the series all 
year to talk about their favorite stories. [Start SFX…keep 
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09— And one of my favorite stories I worked on was an early 
story I did with photographer Wyman Meinzer. And he just sort 
of invited me into his world and let me participate in that. 

59— [10 seconds music] [Wyman]: In this part of Texas, I can 
sort of see what it used to be like. It’s my only touch. It’s my only 
connection with Texas 100 years ago. It’s almost like, in another 
life—I was there. [Lee Smith]: As a young man, Wyman Meinzer 
began a search for that other life. In the early 1970s, he lived 
alone hunting and trapping. Making his living on the land. What 
he learned during that time, would serve him well in the years to 
come. [camera clicks] Today, Wyman Meinzer, makes his living 
with a camera. Specializing in the wildlife and landscapes of 
north Texas. [camera click]

View this vintage segment from the TPW TV series on PBS 
the week of June 12. Check your local listings.

For Texas Parks and Wildlife…I’m Cecilia Nasti











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