ARMISTEAD MAUPIN’S FURTHER TALES OF THE CITY

The last of the three miniseries based on the Tales books was co-written by Maupin and James Lecesne and received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Miniseries. Though it follows the adventure-driven storyline of the original novel, it offers some noteworthy additions and elaborations—with the author’s blessing.

● The closeted movie star inspired by Maupin’s friendship with Rock Hudson is now called Cage Tyler, since his name was indicated only by blanks in the novel.

● Unlike the novel, the miniseries provides a love interest for Anna Madrigal. Olympia Dukakis had requested this change herself but later joked that Maupin had given her more—and less—than she had bargained for.

● Due to the popularity of Jackie Burroughs in the role of Mother Mucca, Maupin departs from the novel and brings the cranky old madam back for another round.