The Bronx Is Burning
- TV Mini Series
- 2007– 2007–
- 1h
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
1.3K
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A look at the New York Yankees attempt to win the 1977 World Series. Based on Jonathan Mahler's book "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning."A look at the New York Yankees attempt to win the 1977 World Series. Based on Jonathan Mahler's book "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning."A look at the New York Yankees attempt to win the 1977 World Series. Based on Jonathan Mahler's book "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning."
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
1.3K
YOUR RATING
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 7 nominations total
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Storyline
In the year 1977, Major league Baseball has officially inaugurated the free agent market. A baseball player named Reggie Jackson came to New York to sign a contract with the ball club called the "Yankees". But, what Jackson does not know that he will soon bring controversy to the club, by saying that he's the "Straw that stirs the drink", causing his fellow teammates especially, Thurman Munson to not like him. Plus, manager Billy Martin and owner George M. Steinbrenner III also have their own private arguments about Jackson and the team. Meanwhile, other things are happening in New York as a killer using a .44 magnum and calling himself as "The Son Of Sam" is lurking around the city, and the infamous blackout. —John Wiggins
- Taglines
- Everyone Has Something To Prove.
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Did you know
- TriviaAt one point, Yogi Berra asks Billy Martin if he thinks Rod Carew (who played for the California Angels) will hit .400. To which, Billy responds "I hope so." While some might question why someone from the Yankees would be interested in what a player from the Angels does, there is a reason for this exchange: When Rod Carew was beginning his career with the Minnesota Twins, Billy was a scout, a coach, and a manager with the team. Carew has said that Billy was one of his biggest supporters on the club and that the Twins ownership wanted to get rid of him when he was a rookie but Billy fought for him. So, Billy was genuinely hopeful for Carew's success as it proved Billy's ability to judge talent. In 1977, Carew won the AL Batting Title with a .388 average.
- GoofsReggie Jackson in 1977 did not sport a "soul-patch" beneath his lower lip. Facial hair for New York Yankees is prohibited below the lower lip. Back in the late '70s Thurman Munson, when in dispute with Yankee ownership, would from time to time begin to grow a beard, and then would be ordered to shave it. Over the years, other Yankees, such as Goose Gossage and Don Mattingly, have been reprimanded by Yankee brass for long hair or facial hair in violation of Yankee policy.
- Quotes
George Steinbrenner: [arguing with Billy Martin] I already got a pennant. I want a ring! if you can't do it, then I will get someone who will.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2008)
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I watched the first episode of The Bronx is Burning last night, and I have to say it was good. The actors are believable in their representation, the sets look very authentic, and the wardrobe is great. So far, the standouts in acting are Oliver Platt and John Turturro as Steinbrenner and Martin. The addition to the other then baseball activities going on in New York City during this time adds more meat to the story. I say so far so good and look forward to the next episode. I would recommend you give this a shot, especially if you are old enough to remember or even if you are not, this time in baseball and American history.
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- battlephrog
- Jul 10, 2007
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