Exclusive: Emmy-award winning director Steve Trout of NFL Films was sitting in a nondescript hotel conference room in Dallas, the clock ticking towards the biggest shoot of a documentary to be called The Perfect 10.
“Yesterday, we pre-lit everything,” Trout told Deadline. “Today was a full day of rehearsal.” If he was feeling pressure, he wasn’t letting on.
In the morning it would be game on: filming a group of football legends as they assembled for the first time—the only men to win a Heisman Trophy and be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Marcus Allen, Tim Brown, Earl Campbell, Tony Dorsett, Barry Sanders, Roger Staubach, and Charles Woodson, sitting down for a once-in-a-lifetime conversation as multiple cameras rolled.
“If you go by hardware, it really is the greatest collection of football talent at one place in one time,” Trout said. “It’s the coolest clubhouse in football history.
“Yesterday, we pre-lit everything,” Trout told Deadline. “Today was a full day of rehearsal.” If he was feeling pressure, he wasn’t letting on.
In the morning it would be game on: filming a group of football legends as they assembled for the first time—the only men to win a Heisman Trophy and be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Marcus Allen, Tim Brown, Earl Campbell, Tony Dorsett, Barry Sanders, Roger Staubach, and Charles Woodson, sitting down for a once-in-a-lifetime conversation as multiple cameras rolled.
“If you go by hardware, it really is the greatest collection of football talent at one place in one time,” Trout said. “It’s the coolest clubhouse in football history.
- 11/9/2021
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s roundup, Tracy Morgan will host the ESPYs and Amazon Prime Video has announced the premiere date for “Carnival Row.”
Dates
Amazon has announced that the fantasy drama series “Carnival Row,” starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne, will premiere August 30.
The series is described as being set in a Victorian fantasy world filled with mythological immigrant creatures whose exotic homelands were invaded by the empires of man.
The CW has added a new anthology series, “Two Sentence Horror Stories,” to its summer schedule and set the premiere dates for the rest of its slate.
Inspired by the viral fan fiction of two sentence horror stories, the new show consists of contemporary tales of horror and haunting which tap into viewers’ primal fears. “Two Sentence Horror Stories” will premiere August 8, followed by an original episode of “The Outpost.” The network has set “Bulletproof” and “Supernatural” for July 28, “Penn & Tell: Fool Us,...
Dates
Amazon has announced that the fantasy drama series “Carnival Row,” starring Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne, will premiere August 30.
The series is described as being set in a Victorian fantasy world filled with mythological immigrant creatures whose exotic homelands were invaded by the empires of man.
The CW has added a new anthology series, “Two Sentence Horror Stories,” to its summer schedule and set the premiere dates for the rest of its slate.
Inspired by the viral fan fiction of two sentence horror stories, the new show consists of contemporary tales of horror and haunting which tap into viewers’ primal fears. “Two Sentence Horror Stories” will premiere August 8, followed by an original episode of “The Outpost.” The network has set “Bulletproof” and “Supernatural” for July 28, “Penn & Tell: Fool Us,...
- 6/3/2019
- by Dano Nissen
- Variety Film + TV
Tracy Morgan will host the 2019 Espys live on ABC from L.A.’s Microsoft Theater on July 10.
The star of The Last O.G., Morgan will be joined by celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports “by recognizing major sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments, and saluting the leading performers and performances.”
“I am very excited to be hosting The Espys,” said Morgan. “I hope my Uncle Sidney Poitier is there with my biological father Tony Dorsett and my second cousin Herschel Walker. And Bo Jackson I want my two dollars back!”
For a video statement from Morgan, check out his Instagram post below.
“Tracy is effortlessly funny and deeply passionate about sports,” said Espys executive producer Maura Mandt, adding, “Few people can own a room like Tracy Morgan, and I can’t wait to see what he has in store for the show.”
The awards raise...
The star of The Last O.G., Morgan will be joined by celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports “by recognizing major sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments, and saluting the leading performers and performances.”
“I am very excited to be hosting The Espys,” said Morgan. “I hope my Uncle Sidney Poitier is there with my biological father Tony Dorsett and my second cousin Herschel Walker. And Bo Jackson I want my two dollars back!”
For a video statement from Morgan, check out his Instagram post below.
“Tracy is effortlessly funny and deeply passionate about sports,” said Espys executive producer Maura Mandt, adding, “Few people can own a room like Tracy Morgan, and I can’t wait to see what he has in store for the show.”
The awards raise...
- 6/3/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Tracy Morgan (“The Last O.G.”) has been named host of the 2019 Espys. The sports awards show will be broadcast live on ABC on Wednesday, July 10, at 8/7c from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
“I am very excited to be hosting The Espys,” said Morgan. “I hope my Uncle Sidney Poitier is there with my biological father Tony Dorsett and my second cousin Herschel Walker. And Bo Jackson I want my two dollars back!”
“Tracy is effortlessly funny and deeply passionate about sports,” added executive producer Maura Mandt. “He’s a natural choice to host The Espys and we’re thrilled to have him. Few people can own a room like Tracy Morgan, and I can’t wait to see what he has in store for the show.”...
“I am very excited to be hosting The Espys,” said Morgan. “I hope my Uncle Sidney Poitier is there with my biological father Tony Dorsett and my second cousin Herschel Walker. And Bo Jackson I want my two dollars back!”
“Tracy is effortlessly funny and deeply passionate about sports,” added executive producer Maura Mandt. “He’s a natural choice to host The Espys and we’re thrilled to have him. Few people can own a room like Tracy Morgan, and I can’t wait to see what he has in store for the show.”...
- 6/3/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Tracy Morgan is set to host the 2019 Espy Awards.
Morgan will be joined by entertainment and sports stars throughout the awards show to honor the past year in sports by recognizing major achievements in the industry, reminiscing about memorable moments and honoring the leading athletes of the year.
"I am very excited to be hosting The ESPYs,” Morgan said in a statement. “I hope my Uncle Sidney Poitier is there with my biological father Tony Dorsett and my second cousin Herschel Walker. And Bo Jackson, I want my two dollars back!"
The actor is following in ...
Morgan will be joined by entertainment and sports stars throughout the awards show to honor the past year in sports by recognizing major achievements in the industry, reminiscing about memorable moments and honoring the leading athletes of the year.
"I am very excited to be hosting The ESPYs,” Morgan said in a statement. “I hope my Uncle Sidney Poitier is there with my biological father Tony Dorsett and my second cousin Herschel Walker. And Bo Jackson, I want my two dollars back!"
The actor is following in ...
Updated with additional ratings: If last night’s Thursday Night Football blowout of the Jacksonville Jaguars by the Tennessee Titans proves anything, it’s that what goes up also goes down.
Fueled by a triumphant and NFL history-making performance by running back Derrick Henry, the Volunteer State team crushed the Jaguars 30-9. With 238 yards overall and four touchdowns on 17 carries, Henry became just the second player to have a 99-yard run, the other being by Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett on Monday Night Football in 1983. Henry also is the second player ever to score a rushing touchdown of more than 90 yards and one of 50 or more yards in the same single game.
Watch some of that magic here:
Derrick Henry Went Beastmode!!!
99 Yards. #TitanUp
: @nflnetwork + @NFLonFOX
+: https://t.co/DJUityQHC9 pic.twitter.com/wOe7cktiyE
— NFL (@NFL) December 7, 2018
Magic, however, did not translate into rising ratings for Fox and the NFL Network.
Fueled by a triumphant and NFL history-making performance by running back Derrick Henry, the Volunteer State team crushed the Jaguars 30-9. With 238 yards overall and four touchdowns on 17 carries, Henry became just the second player to have a 99-yard run, the other being by Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett on Monday Night Football in 1983. Henry also is the second player ever to score a rushing touchdown of more than 90 yards and one of 50 or more yards in the same single game.
Watch some of that magic here:
Derrick Henry Went Beastmode!!!
99 Yards. #TitanUp
: @nflnetwork + @NFLonFOX
+: https://t.co/DJUityQHC9 pic.twitter.com/wOe7cktiyE
— NFL (@NFL) December 7, 2018
Magic, however, did not translate into rising ratings for Fox and the NFL Network.
- 12/7/2018
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Derrick Henry had arguably the greatest run in NFL history Thursday night ... and his pal, Mark Ingram, couldn't have been prouder -- 'cause he lost his mind watching it!!! Icymi ... Henry tied the longest run ever in the NFL with a 99-yard Td in the 2nd quarter of the Titans' blowout win over the Jags -- and the play was epic. Derrick stiff-armed three dudes, tight-roped the sideline and outran the entire Jacksonville defense...
- 12/7/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore was honored with the Trailblazer Award at the annual Dream Ball Gala on Monday, February 19 at the Bomb Factory in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas.
The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Performs At 2018 Dream Ball
The gala is produced by Nancy Lieberman Charities, a 501c3 organization that promotes healthy lifestyles and educational opportunities for young girls and boys, and is dedicated to expanding and ensuring that educational and sports opportunities exist for economically disadvantaged youth. Moore was presented with the Trailblazer Award by former Dallas Police Chief David Brown, and also performed a short set during the program, garnering rave reviews. Fellow honoree Billy Crystal was joined by Bo Derek, Tony Dorsett, Deion Sanders, Jose’ Guzman, and Spud Webb, among other celebrities and local dignitaries, who were also in attendance. The Dream Ball Gala is one of several annual charity events organized by Nancy Lieberman Charities.
The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Performs At 2018 Dream Ball
The gala is produced by Nancy Lieberman Charities, a 501c3 organization that promotes healthy lifestyles and educational opportunities for young girls and boys, and is dedicated to expanding and ensuring that educational and sports opportunities exist for economically disadvantaged youth. Moore was presented with the Trailblazer Award by former Dallas Police Chief David Brown, and also performed a short set during the program, garnering rave reviews. Fellow honoree Billy Crystal was joined by Bo Derek, Tony Dorsett, Deion Sanders, Jose’ Guzman, and Spud Webb, among other celebrities and local dignitaries, who were also in attendance. The Dream Ball Gala is one of several annual charity events organized by Nancy Lieberman Charities.
- 3/1/2018
- Look to the Stars
[[tmz:video id="0_ejsfp57m"]] First off, Tony Dorsett is awesome. Second, the Dallas Cowboys legend explains why he's a Huuuge Ezekiel Elliott fan -- and will be rooting for the guy to break his Cowboys rookie rushing record. Dorsett rushed for 1,007 yards back in 1977 -- and no other Cowboys rookie has surpassed that mark ... until now. Zeke is just 2 yards short ... and still has 7 more games to go! The Hall of Famer says he knows his record is going...
- 11/17/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
This Sunday, Tia McNeill - along with millions of other football fans around the world - will be shouting at her TV screen as the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos battle it out in the Super Bowl. Only for Tia, this NFL championship game is going to be different. "It's going to be hard to watch," she tells People. "It's going to be very hard." For good reason. Last November, Tia's former husband Fred McNeill - the one-time star linebacker with the Minnesota Vikings - died after spending years struggling to make sense of the world after his brain...
- 2/6/2016
- by By Johnny Dodd, @Johnny_Dodd
- PEOPLE.com
Three Dallas Cowboys legends are back on the same sideline ... rooting on their daughters who all play in the same elite youth soccer league ... TMZ Sports has learned. Emmitt Smith, Tony Dorsett and Charles Haley -- together they have 9 Super Bowls, 17 Pro Bowls and 2 Hall of Fame busts -- and they get together every weekend as soccer dads. "[Our daughters] are out there ballin', Dorsett tells us ... "The apples don't fall far from the tree."Tony --...
- 11/25/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Cowboys legend Robert Newhouse died on Tuesday after a long battle with heart disease. He was 64.
Robert Newhouse Dies
Newhouse passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. – where he’d been staying for the last few months – surrounded by his immediate family, reported the Dallas Morning News. His health had started to deteriorate in 2010 when he suffered a stroke.
Until the very last, Newhouse was fighting, according to his son Roddrick Newhouse. “The mental picture everyone had of Robert Newhouse of going for that last yard was absolutely everything he did. He fought until the very end,” said Roddrick. “He would not quit.”
Newhouse, who was born in Longview,Texas, played college football at Houston. Following his stellar collegiate career, Newhouse was picked up in the second round of the 1972 draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Under Tom Landry, Newhouse played 12 seasons – three of which ended at the Super Bowl,...
Robert Newhouse Dies
Newhouse passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. – where he’d been staying for the last few months – surrounded by his immediate family, reported the Dallas Morning News. His health had started to deteriorate in 2010 when he suffered a stroke.
Until the very last, Newhouse was fighting, according to his son Roddrick Newhouse. “The mental picture everyone had of Robert Newhouse of going for that last yard was absolutely everything he did. He fought until the very end,” said Roddrick. “He would not quit.”
Newhouse, who was born in Longview,Texas, played college football at Houston. Following his stellar collegiate career, Newhouse was picked up in the second round of the 1972 draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Under Tom Landry, Newhouse played 12 seasons – three of which ended at the Super Bowl,...
- 7/23/2014
- Uinterview
I'm not much of a football fan. However, I've been hearing more and more about the deadly effects that hit after hit can have on the players. Recently, Hall of Fame running back and a huge legend to Dallas Cowboys fans, Tony Dorsett was recently diagnosed with the earliest stages of Cte (chronic encephalopathy) a degenerative brain disease commonly found in athletes who participate in contact sports. Football has come under some controversy due to the dangers of the sport along with the...
- 11/7/2013
- by Niki Stephens
- JoBlo.com
A Super Bowl edition of Costas Tonight will examine the state of the NFL with a special airing Thursday, Jan. 31, at 9pm Et on NBC Sports Network. Topics discussed include player health and safety, the Rooney Rule and a preview of Super Bowl Xlvii. Guests and interviews include NFL Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett, Arizona Cardinals Wr Larry Fitzgerald, former Rb Thomas Jones, NFL executive vice president of football operations Ray Anderson, Football Night in America’s Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison, and psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen. Below is the press release from the NBC Sports Group: Costas Tonight: State [...]...
- 1/31/2013
- by Ryan Berenz
- ChannelGuideMag
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