tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post5566519084275281341..comments2024-01-30T04:32:47.585-05:00Comments on The Cooler: An American Tragedy: The Legend of Jimmy the GreekJason Bellamyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18150199580478147196noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-78227030574191447892011-09-22T10:32:09.618-04:002011-09-22T10:32:09.618-04:00why all the bad things happens to good people? poo...why all the bad things happens to good people? poor Jimmy, I hope this have a good end for you, be well my bro, and don't worry, everything is gonna be all right.ray medshttp://www.pharmacywiki.org/raymeds.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-74635401734805076652011-08-29T14:54:51.552-04:002011-08-29T14:54:51.552-04:00Poor jimmy he was a good person who didn't des...Poor jimmy he was a good person who didn't deserve this kind punishment!pharmacyhttp://www.quickestpharmacy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-26626448010432666402011-03-15T17:16:23.891-04:002011-03-15T17:16:23.891-04:00It is very interesting to read his biography, he r...It is very interesting to read his biography, he really was a man who gambled almost with anything.generic cialishttp://www.learnsexualhealth.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-21558105562383593512009-11-13T13:29:46.521-05:002009-11-13T13:29:46.521-05:00These things seem to be suffering from the one-hou...These things seem to be suffering from the one-hour time frame- feels like there's more story here than a generous what, 54 mnutes, can contain. I did really like that this installment didn't focus on the incident, which we all know about, but on the man as a whole. I didn't mind the Casino shots, btw, as I wasn't sure what else they were supposed to do. I will say that the 30 for 30 podcast with Brent Musberger works really well as a companion piece to this doc. Brent is one of those media personalities that I'd always taken for granted, as he'd always been at the epicenter of the sporting events that I grew up watching, but I haven't given him enough credit for being a compelling storyteller in his own right.Chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882041766583557201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-82847599681165160242009-11-12T11:45:18.923-05:002009-11-12T11:45:18.923-05:00J.D.: Casino is probably a better call than Donnie...J.D.: <i>Casino</i> is probably a better call than <i>Donnie Brasco</i>. Yeah, I didn't find those scenes too bothersome, but it was still kind of goofy. I'm just not sure anything was really gained by it. The voice-overs, yes. The re-enactments, no.<br /><br />Sam: The good news about ESPN is that repeats are easy to find. Plus, there's only one more "30 for 30" between now and March, and that's in December. I'm guessing "30 for 30" reruns will be everywhere over the holidays.Jason Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18150199580478147196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-27456501424430678162009-11-11T20:18:18.160-05:002009-11-11T20:18:18.160-05:00Thanks very much for that Jason. OK, I couldn'...Thanks very much for that Jason. OK, I couldn't manage this premiere, but am relying on an upcoming repeat on ESPN. Glad to read what J.D. says there.Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-46765416370929634832009-11-11T09:40:53.943-05:002009-11-11T09:40:53.943-05:00I quite enjoyed this doc. and at times very riveti...I quite enjoyed this doc. and at times very riveting stuff. The DONNIE BRASCO re-enactments didn't bother me all that much but that may be because your review kinda warned me ahead of time. At times, those bits almost seemed liked outtakes from CASINO?! Weird.<br /><br />This was very well done and really showed how tragic Jimmy's life was at the end, there. Damn shame. But watching this sure brought back memories of catching him and Musberger every Sunday. I had forgotten just how popular that show and Jimmy was back in the day. It's scary to think how few sports shows there were back then and now they're all over the place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-12319727435487775792009-11-10T21:45:23.013-05:002009-11-10T21:45:23.013-05:00Thanks for the comments, everybody. I'll be in...Thanks for the comments, everybody. I'll be interested to hear what people think after they've seen it.<br /><br />Sam: <i>Viewers had a strange respect for Snyder, almost bordering on adulations in their eyes he represented the inner statistical machinations of the game, having been a publicized bookmaker.</i><br /><br />Just today I was talking to someone at work who said almost the exact same thing. He noted how whenever his family talked about football, they always wanted to know, "What did Jimmy the Greek say?" They really did adore him. Of course, as the documentary is smart to remind, with fewer options on TV there were fewer people to adore. He was a star.<br /><br />Hope folks check in after they've had a chance to see the doc.Jason Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18150199580478147196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-22061019869526192002009-11-10T21:08:08.056-05:002009-11-10T21:08:08.056-05:00Well I must say I remember Jimmy well, as he was o...Well I must say I remember Jimmy well, as he was on during the years I was a fanatical sports fan. He was much like a dumbed down version of Howard Cosell, who of course was one during the same years. In fact they were to be seen sometimes on the same show. His famed banishment is as well know by most as his television persona. Viewers had a strange respect for Snyder, almost bordering on adulationas in their eyes he represented the inner statistical machinations of the game, having been a publicized bookmaker. It's much the same when Pat Buchanan speaks on political news shows. he must know something more. Peopel expected Snyder to comment on the team's state of mind from week to week. He was colorful for sure, but anything but an intellectual. I'd like to see this too.Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-4346269375471430642009-11-10T15:09:09.217-05:002009-11-10T15:09:09.217-05:00Interesting, as I've always heard this guy'...Interesting, as I've always heard this guy's name but knew next to nothing about him. <br /><br />As it happens I have yet to see one of these docs in its entirety, but I'm sure learning a heck of lot from your reviews - thanks!Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05222052132452709301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-59163721317319436802009-11-10T15:05:35.361-05:002009-11-10T15:05:35.361-05:00ill-advised reenactments featuring a Jimmy the Gre...<i>ill-advised reenactments featuring a Jimmy the Greek stand-in clad in a suit and dark glasses who looks more like an extra from Donnie Brasco than Jimmy the Greek himself.</i><br /><br />Sounds like one of Andy Kaufman's alter egos.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450775188328918558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-51577626354468221962009-11-10T13:58:11.186-05:002009-11-10T13:58:11.186-05:00I was first introduced to Jimmy the Greek on "...I was first introduced to Jimmy the Greek on "The Simpson's" when they did a parody of him. I remember wondering why that was funny, and I'm sure my brother had to inform me of who they were satirizing. Sure enough years later I listened to the DVD commentary and they all talk about how huge NFL fans they are, and how Jimmy the Greek was like church for them on Sunday's. You couldn't watch football on Sunday's without first hearing what Jimmy had to say about the games. I wish I was old enough to remember Jimmy the Greek...<br /><br />I'll return tomorrow with more thoughts (I have this ready to record on the DVR tonight), but I just wanted to say great review and I really look forward to watching this tonight. I'll return with something more substantial tomorrow.Kevin J. Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17275402809912728035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-56124109333646783842009-11-10T10:10:17.256-05:002009-11-10T10:10:17.256-05:00"ill-advised reenactments featuring a Jimmy t..."ill-advised reenactments featuring a Jimmy the Greek stand-in clad in a suit and dark glasses who looks more like an extra from Donnie Brasco than Jimmy the Greek himself."<br /><br />Heh! This bit made me laugh out loud. Good review! I remember Jimmy the Greek and his predictions. He was a very colorful character as you point out and this sounds like a truly fascinating doc. Can't wait to check it out tonight. Thanks for the heads up.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.com