6 reviews
Drama/TV Movie
1h 38m
2002
The early years of a television sports powerhouse are chronicled as ABC becomes a player in the NFL coverage by putting their full resources into a major showcase. Executive Roone...

The early years of a television sports powerhouse are chronicled as ABC becomes a player in the NFL coverage by putting their full resources into a major showcase. Executive Roone Arledge recruits former Dallas Cowboys quarterback 'Dandy' Don Meredith, Keith Jackson, and the combative Howard Cosell as commentators for the broadcasts, which become funny, odd trio events to millions of viewers. Jackson departs the show after the first year to take over the network's focus on college football, and former New York Giants star Frank Gifford takes his place, ruffling Cosell's feathers. Then things get really crazy!
- DirectorErnest R. Dickerson
- Release14 January 2002
- Genre
- Duration1h 38m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate6 reviews
- Productions
The Greif Company
Cast

John Turturro
Howard Cosell

John Heard
Roone Arledge

Kevin Anderson
Frank Gifford

Nicholas Turturro
Chet Forte

Brad Beyer
Don Meredith

Patti LuPone
Emmy Cosell

Jay Thomas
Pete Rozelle

Zak Orth
Don Ohlmeyer

Shuler Hensley
Keith Jackson

Brennan Brown
Bob Goodrich

Leo Burmester
Carl Lindemann

Chad L. Coleman
O.J. Simpson

Steve Schirripa
Sal

Eli Wallach
Leonard Goldenson

Luke Reilly
Herbert Schlosser

Sam Freed
Fred Pierce

Asio Highsmith
Fred Williamson

Daniel Stewart Sherman
Alex Karras

Michael McGrath
Jim McKay

Glenn Howerton
Dick Ebersol

Nathaniel Marston
Reporter in Bar

Priscilla Shanks
Marti

Matthew Sussman
David Gerber

Frank Senger
Construction Guy

P.J. Brown
FBI Agent

Patch Darragh
Hotel Clerk

Brian d'Arcy James
Al Michaels (uncredited)

Paul Romero
Outraged Miami Fan

Al Thompson
Student #1 (Ricky Reid)

Nathan Wetherington
Berated P.A.

Frank Ferrara Sr.
Goon

Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)

John Lennon
Self (archive footage)

Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)

Ronald Reagan
Self (archive footage)

Barry Orton
Roadie (uncredited)

Michelle DiBenedetti
Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader (uncredited)

Molly Griffith
Blonde (uncredited)

Damaine Radcliff
NY Jets Football Player (uncredited)

Charlie Sara
Guest at Award Dinner (uncredited)

Abby Wathen
Yale College Student (uncredited)

Elizabeth Wood
(uncredited)

Alexander Wraith
Joe Namath (uncredited)
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