The Bronx Is Burning (TV Mini-Series 2007)

TV Mini-Series   |    |  Drama, Sport

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A look at the New York Yankees attempt to win the 1977 World Series. Based on Jonathan Mahler's book "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning."

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Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

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13 August 2007 | Danman770
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| Comparisons of Actor to Real Life Character
I am a Die-Hard Mets fan. I like to watch the Bronx is Burning. I do know my share about the Yankees. Here are my comparisons by using a scale from 1 to 3, 1: no resemblance, 2: decent resemblance, 3 amazing resemblance.

Oliver Platt who plays Yankees owner George Steinbrenner gets a 2. He does portrays him well.

Kevin Conway, who plays Yankees President and GM, Gabe Paul, gets a 1.

John Turturro, who plays Yankee Manager Billy Martin, has an amazing resemblance gets a 3.

Joe Grifasi who plays Yogi Berra, gets a 2, not the best of resemblances, but has the same voice.

Max Casella, who plays 3B coach Dick Howser, gets a 3.

Daniel Sunjata who plays RF Reggie Jackson gets a 1, because the skin color isn't the same to the real Reggie Jackson (not being racist), and because he isn't as big.

Loren Dean, who plays backup catcher Fran Healy gets a 3.

Erik Jensen who plays C Thurman Munson gets a 3. He also has that grumpy attitude.

Mather Zickel, who plays DH Lou Pinella gets a 2, because Pinella was heavier.

Alex Cramner, who plays 3B Craig Nettles, gets a 3.

Leonard Robinson, who plays Mick "the Quick" Rivers, gets a 2.

Evan Hart, who plays Bucky "Fucking" Dent, gets a 2.

Dock Pollard, who plays 2B Willie Randolph, gets a 2.

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Trivia

At one point, Yogi Berra asks Billy Martin if he thinks Rod Carew (who played for the California Angels) will hit .400. To which, Billy responds "I hope so." While some might question why someone from the Yankees would be interested in what a player from the Angels does, there is a reason for this exchange: When Rod Carew was beginning his career with the Minnesota Twins, Billy was a scout, a coach, and a manager with the team. Carew has said that Billy was one of his biggest supporters on the club and that the Twins ownership wanted to get rid of him when he was a rookie but Billy fought for him. So, Billy was genuinely hopeful for Carew's success as it proved Billy's ability to judge talent. In 1977, Carew won the AL Batting Title with a .388 average.

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Billy Martin: You'll never silence Martin. I'm hyping my team up.

Goofs

During the Opening Day scenes, the Milwaukee Brewers are shown in uniforms that they didn't wear until the 1978 season.

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Genres

Drama | Sport

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Release Date:

July 2007

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

New Haven, Connecticut, USA

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