Dick Schaap
Also Known As: not available
Biography: Dick Schaap was born on September 27, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, USA as Richard Jay Schaap. He is known for his work on The Joe Namath Show (1969), The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg (1998) and With Love & Respect: A Reunion of the Lombardi Green Bay Packers (2001). He was married to Trish. He died on December 21, 2001 in New York City, New York.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Birthday: September 27, 1934
Deathday: December 21, 2001
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Gender: Other
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The Great Imposter and Me
Overview: From 1979 till 1986, Barry Bremen, a Detroit area novelty goods salesman, became known in the sports world as the great imposter. Playfully seeking the spotlight, Bremen posed as a player in major league baseball, the NBA, the NFL, and as a PGA tour golfer, an NHL referee, and even a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader. But years after he passed away, another secret of his was uncovered.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-07-12
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Steve Martin: Comedy Is Not Pretty
Overview: Steve Martin's second NBC special was made up entirely of sketches. Highlights include: Marty Robbins' "El Paso" with monkeys; "The Death Of Socrates"; and "Bizarre Oddities Of The World."
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-02-14
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The Gambler
Overview: New York City English professor Axel Freed outwardly seems like an upstanding citizen. But privately Freed is in the clutches of a severe gambling addiction that threatens to destroy him.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-10-02
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Semi-Tough
Overview: A three-way friendship between two free-spirited professional football players and the owner's daughter becomes compromised when two of them become romantically involved.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-11-18
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The Journey of the African-American Athlete
Overview: Documentary feature exploring the rise of African-Americans to positions of greatness in American sports. Stories are told of boxers, tennis players, runners, and basketball players, athletes who either suffered the indignities of racism, helped break down its walls, or enjoyed the opportunities afforded by past struggles.
Genres: Documentary History TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-02-12
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Grand Slam!
Overview: ...the electricity of opening day ...a kid's awe at his first big-league game ...the close-up presence of heroes, heroes and more heroes. It's all here in GRAND SLAM!, an exciting new and original tribute to baseball and 37 of its greatest living legends. Join them, guest star Billy Crystal and host Dick Schapp, ABC-TV national sports correspondent, as they share insights, opinions and surprising revelations, interwoven with some of the most amazing baseball action footage you'll ever see! Plus a superb soundtrack of original songs composed by award-winner Bill Conti ("Rocky," "The Karate Kid,") with vocals by Roberta Flack, Isaac Hayes, Little Richard and Ashford & Simpson. It's that rare kind of program that will make you want to see it over and over again!
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-17
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