{"id":1396,"date":"2026-05-14T04:01:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T04:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=1396"},"modified":"2026-05-14T04:01:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T04:01:25","slug":"ralphie-mays-widow-brings-new-documentary-come-what-may-to-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=1396","title":{"rendered":"Ralphie May\u2019s widow brings new documentary &#8216;Come What May&#8217; to Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"<div> <!-- --> <!-- --><\/p>\n<p><span><strong>HOUSTON<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span>A new documentary is giving fans an intimate look at the life, legacy and struggles of late comedian Ralphie May.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/houstonmovingjournal.com\/?p=1394\">Montgomery County Sheriff\u2019s Deputy involved in crash with another vehicle<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>Come What May<\/i> debuted in Houston at the River Oaks Theatre, where May\u2019s widow, Lahna Turner, shared the story behind the film and why she felt it was important to tell Ralphie\u2019s story in his own words.<\/p>\n<p> <!-- --> <!-- --><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p> <!-- --><\/p>\n<p>The documentary features archival footage of May before his passing, along with interviews from some of comedy\u2019s biggest names. 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