It was 50 years ago this week that Marvin Zindler uncovered the not-so-well-kept secret that prostitution was alive and well in La Grange, Texas, and a legend was born.
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The expose that aired in late July and early August of 1973 launched Marvin's legendary career as an investigative reporter. The story it revealed it inspired the Broadway musical and movie, "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," ultimately starring Dolly Parton, Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise. Texas' own ZZ Top paid homage to the story with a wink and a nod in the song "La Grange," also released in 1973.
As the investigation continued, Marvin discovered financial kickbacks that allowed the ranch to remain open for as long as it did.Conners continued, "Who else gets money, any of that? Any law officials? Government officials?"
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