Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 2002 · 1h 38m

Monday Night Mayhem

Director

Cast

John Turturro as Howard Cosell John Heard as Roone Arledge Kevin Anderson as Frank Gifford Nicholas Turturro as Chet Forte Brad Beyer as Don Meredith Patti LuPone as Emmy Cosell

Crew

Jonathan Freeman — Director of Photography Stephen Lovejoy — Editor Van Dyke Parks — Original Music Composer

Tagline

Gifford. Cosell. Meredith. There was more action in the booth than on the field.

Synopsis

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!

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Ernest R. Dickerson Director Jonathan Freeman Director of Photography Stephen Lovejoy Editor Van Dyke Parks Original Music Composer

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