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PLIMPTON! SPECIALS (1971)

PLIMPTON! THE GREAT QUARTERBACK SNEAK

A Wolper Production

Doc. Series & Series of Special

Synopsis

Plimpton joins the world champion National Football League Baltimore Colts team for a month of pre-season training, and then guides the team as quarterback for four plays during halftime against the Detroit Lions.

Air Date 11/26/71
NETWORK ABC
RATINGS 14.5
SHARES 25

Main Credits

Writer William Kronick
Writer George Plimpton
Executive Producer William Kronick
Producer William Kronick
Director William Kronick
Narrator George Plimpton
Cinematographer Jeri Sopanen
Editor Robert K. Lambert

Full Credit List

Writer William Kronick
Writer George Plimpton
Executive Producer William Kronick
Producer William Kronick
Associate Producer Sascha Schneider
Director William Kronick
Narrator George Plimpton
Production Manager Ron Fury
Production Supervisor Conrad Holzgang
Unit Manager Paul Pav
Cinematographer Jeri Sopanen
Assistant Camera Robert Leacock
Sound David Ronne
Second Unit Camera Herman Ernst
Second Unit Camera Jay Gerber
Second Unit Camera Joe King
Second Unit Camera Robert K. Lambert
Second Unit Camera Stephan Sabol
Editor Robert K. Lambert
Assistant Editor Marty Spiro
Title Music Walter Scharf
Acknowledgements The Players, Coaches and Management of The Baltimore Colts also The Detroit Lions, The National Football League, NFL Films, Inc., The University of Michigan, OZ & JennyÕs

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THE SECRET MUSICAL LIFE OF GEORGE PLIMPTON
PLIMPTON! SHOOT-OUT AT RIO LOBO
PLIMPTON! THE MAN ON THE FLYING TRAPEZE
PLIMPTON! DID YOU HEAR THE ONE ABOUT?
PLIMPTON! THE GREAT QUARTERBACK SNEAK
PLIMPTON! ADVENTURES IN AFRICA
PLIMPTON! AT THE WHEEL