A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball
“A look at a quarter-century of Houston baseball, from the Colt .45s to the 1986 Western Division Champions”
Synopsis
A look back at the history of major league baseball in Houston, starting with its humble beginnings at Colt .45 stadium, to the massive grandeur of the Astrodome and the birth of the Astros. Enjoy many of the great moments in Houston's baseball history including Ken Johnson's no-hitter, which he lost, Don Wilson's spectacular performances on the mound, and Nolan Ryan's triumph in overtaking Walter Johnson's strikeout record, just to name a few. Relive the story of the Astros as told by the stars who experienced it: like Rusty Staub, Joe Morgan and Mike Scott. From an expansion team in 1962 to today's National League Western Division Champions, "A Silver Odyssey" captures a quarter-century of history, humor and excitement.
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Houston Astros, A Silver Odyssey: 1962-1986
Type: Clip • Published 2014-10-01
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J.D. Cannon
Narrator
Alan Shepard
Himself
Clark Nealon
Himself
Craig Cullinan
Himself
Mickey Herskowitz
Himself
Vivian Smith
Herself
Bill Neder
Himself
Hal Woodeshick
Himself
Rusty Staub
Himself
Harry Craft
Himself
Joe Amalfitano
Himself
Norm Larker
Himself
S.I. Morris
Himself
Gene Elston
Himself
Herman Lloyd
Himself
Larry Dierker
Himself
Joe Morgan
Himself
Gene Cernan
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Stern
- Original Title
- A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- The Phoenix Communications Group, Major League Baseball Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Stern
Greg Kiernan, Sean Mooney, Joseph A. Porciello
Geoff Belinfante, Sean Mooney
Department Leadership Roster
Greg Kiernan
Editor
Sean Mooney
Editor
Steve Stern
Writer
Sean Mooney
Producer
Joseph A. Porciello
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball about?
A look back at the history of major league baseball in Houston, starting with its humble beginnings at Colt .45 stadium, to the massive grandeur of the Astrodome and the birth of the Astros. Enjoy many of the great moments in Houston's baseball history including Ken Johnson's no-hitter, which he lost, Don Wilson's spectacular performances on the mound, and Nolan Ryan's triumph in overtaking Walter Johnson's strikeout record, just to name a few. Relive the story of the Astros as told by the stars who experienced it: like Rusty Staub, Joe Morgan and Mike Scott. From an expansion team in 1962 to today's National League Western Division Champions, "A Silver Odyssey" captures a quarter-century of history, humor and excitement.
Who directed A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball?
A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball?
The principal cast of A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball includes J.D. Cannon, Alan Shepard, Clark Nealon, Craig Cullinan, Mickey Herskowitz.
When was A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball released and how long is it?
A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball?
A Silver Odyssey: 25 Years of Houston Astros Baseball holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).