tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post2982196990083677255..comments2024-03-27T02:19:50.082-05:00Comments on Channel Surfing: Biopics aren't born, they are madePress Gazette Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11135926037839138599noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-26752825221845053672009-08-04T09:43:34.782-05:002009-08-04T09:43:34.782-05:00I believe Max Cusella should play the young "...I believe Max Cusella should play the young "Vince" and Vincent Pastore the older. Both of these actors were in the sopranos and could pull off the gritty, driven profile of our legend. I don't believe there is a bigtime star that could bury himself into this lead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-89945196899386242972009-08-01T19:56:09.436-05:002009-08-01T19:56:09.436-05:00If Jerry Stiller could pull it off, why not Ben St...If Jerry Stiller could pull it off, why not Ben Stiller????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-57974998423433633082009-08-01T16:28:58.023-05:002009-08-01T16:28:58.023-05:00Kurtwood Smith would be a great Tom Landry. Nic Ca...Kurtwood Smith would be a great Tom Landry. Nic Cage as Bart Starr and Thomas Haden Church as Jerry Kramer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-65820687889096101332009-08-01T16:13:06.242-05:002009-08-01T16:13:06.242-05:00Also got this in an email:
"Years ago Ernest...Also got this in an email:<br /><br />"Years ago Ernest Borgnine of Mchale's Navy played Vince Lombardi. You could not tell them apart right down to the spacing in their teeth. Look it up. If Ernest is still alive, he would be a dead ringer."<br /><br />Thanks to Mihchael.<br /><br />-AdamPress-Gazette bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510833198551909246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-52642233663104428682009-08-01T15:19:48.376-05:002009-08-01T15:19:48.376-05:00YESSSSS Ernest Borgnine... WOW my kids thought i w...YESSSSS Ernest Borgnine... WOW my kids thought i was crazy when i mentioned that movie..... play it again *sam* HA.... Ernie's the bestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-43211506868713026222009-08-01T13:51:57.959-05:002009-08-01T13:51:57.959-05:00Kurtwood Smith also has experience demonstrating t...Kurtwood Smith also has experience demonstrating the power sweep at the end of an episode of that 70's show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-71991796732884324402009-08-01T13:50:10.758-05:002009-08-01T13:50:10.758-05:00Jerry Stiller already played him in some Nike comm...Jerry Stiller already played him in some Nike commercials years backAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-24156162783449852762009-08-01T11:53:34.535-05:002009-08-01T11:53:34.535-05:00Liam Neeson.Liam Neeson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-46112691579150352692009-08-01T11:08:09.543-05:002009-08-01T11:08:09.543-05:00Kurtwood Smith is also from Wisconsin. Jeremy Piv...Kurtwood Smith is also from Wisconsin. Jeremy Piven was an interesting suggestion-good actor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-35607686505480503662009-08-01T11:04:09.056-05:002009-08-01T11:04:09.056-05:00Kurtwood Smith. AKA "Red" from that 70&#...Kurtwood Smith. AKA "Red" from that 70's show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-58539774669149189852009-08-01T10:30:31.434-05:002009-08-01T10:30:31.434-05:00The best person to play the part of Vince Lombardi...The best person to play the part of Vince Lombardi? Vince Lombardi, Jr.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-43154824100970642862009-08-01T10:13:02.414-05:002009-08-01T10:13:02.414-05:00Jack Nicholson with the assist of one of Hollywood...Jack Nicholson with the assist of one of Hollywoods great makeup artists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-85383693399277568622009-07-29T21:58:08.946-05:002009-07-29T21:58:08.946-05:00Vince Lombardi Jr. resembles his dad.Vince Lombardi Jr. resembles his dad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-31764368304631858632009-07-29T20:38:06.228-05:002009-07-29T20:38:06.228-05:00In no particular order
- Denzel Washington
- Drew ...In no particular order<br />- Denzel Washington<br />- Drew Barrymore<br />- Haley Joel OsmentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-24931390409821907372009-07-29T16:08:38.481-05:002009-07-29T16:08:38.481-05:00Oliver Platt
Vincent D'Onofrio
Michael Chiklis...Oliver Platt<br />Vincent D'Onofrio<br />Michael Chiklis<br />Nick Frost<br />Philip Seymour Hoffman<br />and in about 10 years - Seth Rogan <br /><br />Steve KluthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-61023182678722121292009-07-29T14:40:41.893-05:002009-07-29T14:40:41.893-05:00The dad from the Wonder Years.The dad from the Wonder Years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-91814001148110522992009-07-29T14:00:39.753-05:002009-07-29T14:00:39.753-05:00Oops, quick correction here, courtesy of Erik Reic...Oops, quick correction here, courtesy of Erik Reichertz of Marquette: <br /><br />"Lombardi did not actually retire, he was Packers GM in 1968. In 1969, he took the position with the Redskins.<br /><br />Go Pack!"<br /><br />Thanks, Erik. My Packers knowledge is, admittedly, a bit lacking. <br /><br />-AdamPress-Gazette bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510833198551909246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-24613626860112520252009-07-29T13:33:26.482-05:002009-07-29T13:33:26.482-05:00Wow, good memory! I'm sure Borgnine made a gre...Wow, good memory! I'm sure Borgnine made a great Lombardi. Then you've got Colleen Dewhurst as his wife, Marie, and Alex Rocco as Tony Canadeo. Anybody else remember this? <br /><br />Here's the listing at IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0186300/ <br /><br />-AdamPress-Gazette bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510833198551909246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-11815682195233127342009-07-29T12:57:32.371-05:002009-07-29T12:57:32.371-05:00Ernest Borgnine 1973 Legend in Granite movie about...Ernest Borgnine 1973 Legend in Granite movie about Vince LombardiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-48473619588969441102009-07-29T12:50:05.558-05:002009-07-29T12:50:05.558-05:00Brad Pitt! Say what.
i like Gene Hackman or the ...Brad Pitt! Say what.<br /><br />i like Gene Hackman or the Wonder Years dad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-78401895174741662282009-07-29T12:24:22.768-05:002009-07-29T12:24:22.768-05:00Bart: "A real Swiss Army knife! Cool!"
...Bart: "A real Swiss Army knife! Cool!"<br /><br />Homer: "I stole it from that Borgnine guy."<br /><br />-- TomPress-Gazette bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510833198551909246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-76688203478427948222009-07-29T12:19:32.334-05:002009-07-29T12:19:32.334-05:00Some really fantastic suggestions here, guys -- ke...Some really fantastic suggestions here, guys -- keep 'em coming. <br /><br />Also keep in mind they'll likely need to cast Bart Starr and the rest of the Ice Bowl team. Who do think should play them? <br /><br />-AdamPress-Gazette bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510833198551909246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-73405527213998140412009-07-29T12:13:28.137-05:002009-07-29T12:13:28.137-05:00Al Pacino.Al Pacino.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-27427781962951568312009-07-29T12:05:19.857-05:002009-07-29T12:05:19.857-05:00What about Michael Chiklis with a wig or something...What about Michael Chiklis with a wig or something?CarrieLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01304814878301352688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8444403786126850947.post-39909959223857297762009-07-29T11:44:10.703-05:002009-07-29T11:44:10.703-05:00Gene Hackman is a natural for this position, portr...Gene Hackman is a natural for this position, portraying the tough, no-nonsense, seldom smiling Vince Lombardi.Hank - GB Wisnoreply@blogger.com