John Fusco: Screenwriter, Novelist, Martial Artist
By JANE LINDHOLM & SAGE VAN WING
John Fusco (right) with his friend, the stunt man Ju Kun, who was among the passengers who disappeared on Malaysian Airlines flight 370.
Brian Ho Ap
When John Fusco’s son insisted they ride on horseback through Mongolia, the Hollywood screenwriter was inspired to write about Marco Polo. The story of the historical Italian explorer combined two of Fusco’s great loves: horses, and martial arts.
We’ll talk to Vermont writer John Fusco about his new TV series about Marco Polo, and his new book, Dog Beach.
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Also on the show, we’ll learn about the Vermont’s involvement in the War of 1812 with the new state archaeologist Jess Robinson.
Broadcast live on Wednesday, September 24 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.