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An actor in costume on the set of "Red Headed Stranger," with a white half-unbuttoned shirt and blue suspenders, with the saloon set in the background

An actor in costume on the set of ""Red Headed Stranger"" sitting on a folding metal chair

Costumed extras on the set of "Red Headed Stranger," one is getting a his make-up touched up by a crew member

Costumed man leaning against a railing, other costumed extras sit on a porch in the background on the set of "Red Headed Stranger"

Two costumed men on the set of "Red Headed Stranger" sitting on chair and a table under a tree

Two costumed men on the set of "Red Headed Stranger," smiling at the camera. Another costumed man is in the background

Johnny discusses various points in his life when he felt he didn’t realize his potential, Mary talks about family troubles and turning 50, they talk about Sam and his relationship troubles. Johnny and Mary eventually move on to talk about love. The recording switches to a conversation about Johnny and an unknown woman. The recording switches again to part of a conversation between Sam and Johnny. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

This recording starts with Johnny having a conversation with an unknown woman, discussing the filming of a movie, taking a trip to Texas, anxiety and relationship problems. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

During this conversation, Sam tells Johnny about reading Great River and how the writer, Paul Horgan, has a way with writing. They also discuss continuity in life and with people and relationships. Sam talks with Johnny about moving himself to Texas. (Sound missing due to technical difficulties during digital transfer, beginning at 21:27 and ends at 22:00) Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

Johnny talks about feeling like a “sleazy lecher” while telling a story about his last date a girl and how inappropriate it was. The conversations then changes to the topic of first dates and what to do on them. Johnny reads passages from the book he was writing at the time. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

Johnny tells Sam a story about working outside, playing racquetball and feeling alone at the Y. Johnny elaborates on loneliness and how people surround themselves with people to not be alone. Their conversation then moves to the Bible and matters that are of a spiritual nature. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

No summary available. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

Sam and Johnny have a phone conversation and talk about a friend they both had conversations with who is writing a book. They discuss previous and current relationships problems, past experiences and memories. The conversation eventually focuses on Sam’s efforts to learn to play the piano. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

A continuation of the conversation from Side A. Johnny talks about past relationships, breaking into one of his ex girlfriends apartments and getting arrested, and having remorse about messing up his last serious relationships. After his conversation is over with Sam, the recording switches to a conversation between Johnny and Scarlett on various subjects. They talk about the question of what it is to be an adult and talk it out between each other. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

A phone conversation between Sam and Johnny about several adventures in drinking and getting “smashed." Their conversation eventually turns to drug experiences, addictions and what affects smoking grass had on them. They also discuss what books they are currently reading at the moment. Johnny also talks about his time living in Tangiers and Valencia and moving back to Connecticut. He relates the story about how he met Scarlett. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

Johnny and Scarlett discuss between themselves about the difference between self-observation and self-remembering and what it means. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

The first parts of this recording are voice messages left for Johnny. After the messages, Sam tells a story about his son meeting a girl that he was fixated on at a restaurant. Sam talks about his family, burying his mom and growing up. Johnny talks about having reoccurring dreams about certain people in his life. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

This is a continuation of side A. They talk about memories and the difference between American and British actors. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

No summary available. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.

Audio quality is poor due to the quality of the tape it was recorded on. It is hard to hear what is being discussed during parts of the recording. Conversations between Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark.