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thy game footage). They both face aftereffects today, and Dorsett delivers some heart-wrenching testimony about his struggle with the pain, depression, anger and dementia associated with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE).

The series was the brainchild of Liane’s friend, the show’s executive producer Eric Dunn. Liane joined the project about three years ago. “We had an incredible team working on this, and I really have to give Eric — and the rest — credit for seeing this through despite so many obstacles. I do not think many producers and filmmakers would persist through all of the things we went through,” Liane says.

The roadblocks, securing funding, changing formats (it originally was pitched as a reality TV program) and the amount of time spent producing, only made the final product more rewarding, he adds.

“It was an amazing feeling you can’t even describe,” he says of watching the premiere. “A lot of times you pour your heart into something and nothing comes of it. I’ve had that happen too. To have it actually happen, yeah, it is amazing.”

Liane lives in the Highland Meadows neighborhood and is married to Alana Liane. They have two children — Jackson, 7, a student at Hamilton Park magnet school and Naomi, age 4.

He and the team are working to put more episodes of “The American Dream” on air. “The next one we are working on is ‘The Game of the Century’,” Liane says, about the 1966 Notre Dame/Michigan State game, one of the greatest and most controversial in college sports history. The contest took place at the height of the Vietnam War overseas, and the civil rights war at home. “The episode will dig deep into the impact both had on the country and the civil unrest surrounding desegregation in college football,” Liane promises. —Christina Hughes Babb

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WALTON’S GARDEN CENTER

Shop Walton’s to create a festive home for the holidays. Stop in for home decor, candles, gifts and more! Visit us for Partner’s card beginning Oct. 23rd. 8652 Garland Rd. 214.321.2387

Yoga Mart

Meditation cushions available in many fabrics, colors, shapes. Many one of a kind handmade items on the self. Stop by soon for best selection. Gift Certificates available in any amount. 6039 Oram (at Skillman) 214.534.4469 yogamartusa.com

Advocate Ornament

Call 214.560.4203

The Store In Lake Highlands

Celebrate with HAPPY EVERYTHING! Designs that are inspired by the celebrations of life, with collectible pieces fit for every occasion. 10233 E NW Hwy @ Ferndale (next to Gecko) 214.553.8850 Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 TheStoreinLH.com

Advocate Goods

More than 200,000 sets of eyes are checking out these items right now. Get your specialty items or featured products in front of your neighbors that love to shop local for unique items. Read online at advocatemag.com/digital

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City View Antique Mall

The holidays are just around the corner. Vintage Thanksgiving & Christmas items are arriving daily. 6830 Walling Lane ( Skillman/Abrams) 214.752.3071 cityviewantiques.homestead.com

PAWS & CLAWS

Reading Lab

Here’s a dog who appreciates the finer things in life — long walks and windows-down car rides, and reading only the best local magazine. Wait, what? Well, her owner swears he “found her like this and snapped a picture.”

Named Tressel, after former Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel, this 8-yearold black Labrador spent 2011 through 2014 as a city dog in Manhattan. But she and her people are glad to be back in Lake Highlands.