The Legend of Jimmy the Greek
“The greatest odds he ever faced were his own”
Synopsis
“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.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fritz Mitchell
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Paul Gates, Fritz Mitchell
- Original Title
- The Legend of Jimmy the Greek
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- ESPN, ESPN Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fritz Mitchell
Gary Paul Gates, Fritz Mitchell
Paul Carruthers
Wendy Yamano, Mark Durand, John Dahl
Department Leadership Roster
Fritz Mitchell
Director
Paul Carruthers
Editor
Wendy Yamano
Producer
Gary Paul Gates
Writer
Fritz Mitchell
Writer
Mark Durand
Producer
John Dahl
Producer
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is The Legend of Jimmy the Greek about?
“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.
Who directed The Legend of Jimmy the Greek?
The Legend of Jimmy the Greek was directed by Fritz Mitchell.
Who stars in The Legend of Jimmy the Greek?
The principal cast of The Legend of Jimmy the Greek includes Not specified.
When was The Legend of Jimmy the Greek released and how long is it?
The Legend of Jimmy the Greek was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Legend of Jimmy the Greek?
The Legend of Jimmy the Greek holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).