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The Legend of Jimmy the Greek

The Legend of Jimmy the Greek

2009 53min EN

“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.

director: Fritz Mitchell

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Fritz Mitchell

Fritz Mitchell

Director

Paul Carruthers

Paul Carruthers

Editor

Fritz Mitchell

Fritz Mitchell

Writer

Mark Durand

Mark Durand

Producer

Peter Franchella

Peter Franchella

Cinematography

Eric Liebman

Eric Liebman

Original Music Composer

Gary Paul Gates

Gary Paul Gates

Writer

Wendy Yamano

Wendy Yamano

Producer

John Dahl

John Dahl

Producer

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