and bob shaw looks back at the loves and life of actor richard burton. >>> few people today who visit mexican tourist town realize that it was a famous love affair that first put it on the world's radar. in 1964 elizabeth taylor married richard burton. the couple went on location that spring to a small fishing village on the pacific coast of mexico where burton was cost in the movie the night of the iguana. worldwide press coverage resulted in a sudden tourist interest. tailer and burton bought a home in the town, which they used as a vacation getaway. over the years, it became a magnet for american tourists. last year, elizabeth taylor cooperated in a new book about her life with richard burton. she gave the author private letters, and other materials, motivated by a recent poll which found her name far more recognizable than his. at the time of his death in 1984, ktvu movie man bob shaw looks back at his career. >> reporter: one of 13 children, his first ambition was to become a preacher. >> i did seriously consider becoming a minister, priest, but whether i would have made a good o