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| genre = Drama<br>Sport
| genre = Drama<br>Sport
| director = [[Lou Antonio]]
| director = [[Lou Antonio]]
| producer = [[Jerry McNeely]]<br>[[Roger Young (director)|Roger Young]] (associate producer)
| producer = [[Jerry McNeely]]
| writer = Jerry McNeely
| writer = Jerry McNeely
| narrated =
| narrated =
| starring = [[Geraldine Page]]<br>[[Marc Singer]]
| starring = [[Geraldine Page]]<br>[[Marc Singer]]
| music = [[David Shire]]
| music = [[David Shire]]
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| location = [[University Park, Pennsylvania]]
| location = [[University Park, Pennsylvania]]
| company = [[MTM Enterprises]]
| company = [[MTM Enterprises]]
| distributor = [[20th Television]]
| network = [[CBS]]
| network = CBS
| released = {{Start date|1977|04|06}}
| released = {{start date|1977|4|6}}
| runtime = 96 minutes
| runtime = 96 minutes
| country = United States
| country = United States
| language = English
| language = English
| budget =
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'''''Something for Joey''''' is a 1977 American [[television film|made-for-television]] [[sports film|sport drama film]] about the relationship between [[college football]] player [[John Cappelletti]] (portrayed by [[Marc Singer]]), and his younger brother Joey (Jeff Lynas). Other cast members included [[Geraldine Page]], [[Linda Kelsey]] and [[Steve Guttenberg]]. It appeared on the [[CBS]] [[television network]].
'''''Something for Joey''''' is a 1977 American [[television film|made-for-television]] [[sports film|sport drama film]] about the relationship between [[college football]] player [[John Cappelletti]] (portrayed by [[Marc Singer]]), and his younger brother Joey (Jeff Lynas). Other cast members included [[Geraldine Page]], [[Linda Kelsey]] and [[Steve Guttenberg]]. It appeared on the [[CBS]] [[television network]].
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== Home media ==
== Home media ==
The film was released by MTM Home Video in 1995 on [[VHS]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.books-by-isbn.com/1-56364/156364990X-Something-for-Joey-1-56364-990-X.html |title=Something for Joey [VHS] |isbn=156364990X}}</ref>
The film was released by MTM Home Video in 1995 on [[VHS]].<ref>{{cite book |url=https://www.books-by-isbn.com/1-56364/156364990X-Something-for-Joey-1-56364-990-X.html |title=Something for Joey [VHS] |isbn=156364990X}}</ref>


==Nominations==
==Nominations==
The film was nominated for Outstanding Directing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy and Outstanding Writing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy - Original Teleplay at the [[Emmy Awards]], as well as for the [[Golden Globe]] Best Motion Picture Made for TV in 1978.
The film was nominated for Outstanding Directing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy and Outstanding Writing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy - Original Teleplay at the [[Emmy Awards]], as well as for the [[Golden Globe]] Best Motion Picture Made for TV in 1978.

==See also==
* [[List of American football films]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=0076738|title=Something for Joey}}
* {{IMDb title|id=0076738|title=Something for Joey}}
* {{Amg movie|122550|Something for Joey}}


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Latest revision as of 06:22, 22 December 2024

Something for Joey
GenreDrama
Sport
Written byJerry McNeely
Directed byLou Antonio
StarringGeraldine Page
Marc Singer
Music byDavid Shire
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerJerry McNeely
Production locationUniversity Park, Pennsylvania
CinematographyGayne Rescher
EditorGary Griffin
Running time96 minutes
Production companyMTM Enterprises
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseApril 6, 1977 (1977-04-06)

Something for Joey is a 1977 American made-for-television sport drama film about the relationship between college football player John Cappelletti (portrayed by Marc Singer), and his younger brother Joey (Jeff Lynas). Other cast members included Geraldine Page, Linda Kelsey and Steve Guttenberg. It appeared on the CBS television network.

Plot

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Joey battled leukemia since the age of three, and was one of the first children to undergo chemotherapy for the disease. The story traces John through his years at Penn State seeking the Heisman Trophy, and Joey his preteens, as each brother inspires the other, and their family around them, to try harder in life.

John wins the Heisman during a downturn in Joey's illness. During his acceptance speech, John names Joey as his prime motivator, then gradually breaks down in tears, as he tells everyone he wants Joey to have his trophy, for inspiring him and for enduring so much difficulty with leukemia. The whole Cappelletti family is there, and Joey runs to John's side.

The film ends by revealing Joey succumbed to his leukemia and died with John by his side on April 8, 1976.

Cast

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Reception

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The film was adapted from a best-selling biography of the brothers, and was well presented and well received. It also appeared later on home video in 1995. It was the most-viewed prime-time television show of the week upon its first airing in April 1977.[1] The movie got 96% on Rotten Tomatoes.[2]

Home media

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The film was released by MTM Home Video in 1995 on VHS.[3]

Nominations

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The film was nominated for Outstanding Directing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy and Outstanding Writing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy - Original Teleplay at the Emmy Awards, as well as for the Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Made for TV in 1978.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ (17 April 1977) The top 10 network programs, Time-News (Idaho)
  2. ^ Something for Joey (1977), retrieved 2020-12-21
  3. ^ Something for Joey [VHS]. ISBN 156364990X.
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