The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon 

A Philadelphia garbageman who develops his leg muscles from kicking the hydraulic lever on his truck is discovered by the Philadelphia Eagles and signed by them to become a kicker.

Director:

Tim Kelleher

Writers:

Tim Kelleher, Greg Fields

Stars:

Tony Danza, Jessica Tuck, Art LaFleur

Cast

Episode credited cast:
Tony Danza	...	Barney Gorman
Jessica Tuck	...	Marie Gorman
Art LaFleur	...	Gus Rogenheimer
Jaime Cardriche	...	Bubba
Julie Stewart	...	Eagles recruiter
Gil Filar	...	Danny Gorman
Al Ruscio	...	Barney's father
Ray Wise	...	Randolph Pratt
Chris Berman	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rummy Bishop	...	Joe
Jason Blicker	...	Peter Gorman
Ken Daniels	...	Male Reporter
Danilo Di Julio	...	Dallas Cowboy #49
Dan Dierdorf	...	Himself
Ron Gabriel	...	Monty

Storyline

A Philadelphia garbageman who develops his leg muscles from kicking the hydraulic lever on his truck is discovered by the Philadelphia Eagles and signed by them to become a kicker.

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Plot Keywords:

photograph | garbage | field goal | touchdown | rookie | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family | Fantasy | Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 February 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Philadelphia Phenomenon

Filming Locations:

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Brillstein-Grey Entertainment, Walt Disney Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

78 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Also went by a shorter title of "From Garbage to Gridiron".

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Quotes

Gus Rogenheimer: GORMAN! YOU COULDN'T KNOCK A SICK INFANT OFF OF A POTTY SEAT!
Barney Gorman: Coach, I don't mean to criticize, but I usually respond better to encouragement.
Gus Rogenheimer: Oh, really? MOVE IT, YOU PUKE! MOVE IT!

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Connections

Referenced in Sports Jeopardy!: Episode #2.30 (2016)

User Reviews

Can be summed up in four words: Greatest Movie Ever Made

A movie about a garbage man (Tony Danza) who gets hit on the head and becomes a field goal kicking sensation for the Philadelphia Eagles. With a plot like this, can you expect anything less than the greatest movie ever made? This movie has it all: superb acting, comedy, drama, suspense, great action sequences, and a megastar in Tony Danza. What else can I say for you to realize that this is the GREATEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME. Forget "The Godfather" and Citizen Kane. They don't even compare to this movie. *************** out of ********** (15 stars out of 10)

This is to football movies what "Raging Bull" is to boxing movies!!!! The only bummer is that since it aired on television and was not released in theaters, it was disqualified from Oscar consideration. Go rent this classic now!