Movie Description
The Legend of Jimmy the Greek
(2009)Overview
“The NFL Today” on CBS was one of the preeminent sports programs on television in the early 1980s. It was a perfect combination of reporting, analysis, predictions, humor and talent. But there was no personality on the show more popular than Jimmy “The Greek” Snyder. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, to Greek immigrants, Jimmy overcame childhood tragedy, moved to Las Vegas, and eventually became the biggest name in the world of sports handicapping. When CBS added him as an “analyst” on “The NFL Today,” “The Greek” not only further increased his stature as a sort of national folk hero, but he also gained an air of respectability never before associated with gamblers. Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Fritz Mitchell, who broke in as an intern on “The NFL Today,” will examine Snyder’s impact on the growth of sports gambling, while also taking a fresh look at The Greek’s tragic downfall.
Featured Crew
- Director : Fritz Mitchell
- Producer : Wendy Yamano,Mark Durand,John Dahl
- Writer : Gary Paul Gates,Fritz Mitchell
- Editor : Paul Carruthers
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Facts
Original TitleThe Legend of Jimmy the Greek
Status Released
Release Information
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2009-11-10
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 53m
Homepagehttps://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/e1558ef2-e87b-497f-bc48-c4cb53543c76
Production CompaniesESPN,ESPN Films
Genres
- Documentary