YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) @30for30 This summer, we will do a 5-part series on O.J. Simpson called, O.J.: Made in America. The film explores Simpson's rise and fall. Edited January 6, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA Grant Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Wow, 5 parts is a lot. Here's my guess how they break it down: Part 1: Childhood through USC Part 2: the NFL playing days (the only fun part!) Part 3: Media darling and movie star Part 4: Murder and Trial of the Century Part 5: Life after the trial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevWarRifleman Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 A 5-part series on this guy? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strive_for_five_guy Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Wow, 5 parts is a lot. Here's my guess how they break it down: Part 1: Childhood through USC Part 2: the NFL playing days (the only fun part!) Part 3: Media darling and movie star Part 4: Murder and Trial of the Century Part 5: Life after the trial There can be a whole part on the Car Chase alone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 LA Grant -- that sounds about right. A 5-part series on this guy? Why? Because his story is one of the most fascinating in US history. Juvenile delinquent from the hood not only becomes one of the greatest and most celebrated athletes of the century, but transcends sports and into popular culture, is a pioneer in breaking down racial barriers, most dramatically with his national advertising campaigns as well as his TV/movie appearances. And just as he's moving into the prime of his post-athletic life he is charged with double murder and becomes the central figure in one of the most sensationalized and infamous criminal cases in history, forever changing the way Americans look at the criminal justice system and the 'Court TV' industry. Hard to overstate the impact of OJ Simpson's life. I can't wait to watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 won't watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 OJ Simpson, 85 Bears, Duke Lacrosse lead next round of 30 for 30s http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/oj-simpson-85-bears-duke-lacrosse-lead-next-round-of-30-for-30s.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oj-simpson-85-bears-duke-lacrosse-lead-next-round-of-30-for-30s&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter I can't get enough of these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 OJ Simpson, 85 Bears, Duke Lacrosse lead next round of 30 for 30s http://awfulannouncing.com/2016/oj-simpson-85-bears-duke-lacrosse-lead-next-round-of-30-for-30s.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oj-simpson-85-bears-duke-lacrosse-lead-next-round-of-30-for-30s&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter I can't get enough of these It is such a good series. The list of great ones is too long now to even try to run down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 LA Grant -- that sounds about right. Because his story is one of the most fascinating in US history. Juvenile delinquent from the hood not only becomes one of the greatest and most celebrated athletes of the century, but transcends sports and into popular culture, is a pioneer in breaking down racial barriers, most dramatically with his national advertising campaigns as well as his TV/movie appearances. And just as he's moving into the prime of his post-athletic life he is charged with double murder and becomes the central figure in one of the most sensationalized and infamous criminal cases in history, forever changing the way Americans look at the criminal justice system and the 'Court TV' industry. Hard to overstate the impact of OJ Simpson's life. I can't wait to watch it. Good summary. I would only add that while it wasn't wholly true, most people that knew him and spent any time with him thought he was a really good and nice guy. There really were not a lot of stories around Buffalo or LA for the vast majority of his life about what a jerk he was. Just the opposite. Sure, in the last portion of his life Nicole's friends and family were scared of him and all that changed. But for the most part, he was thought of very fondly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan714 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 OJs greatest stat is the per game rushing average for a season. In 73 he averaged over 143 yards per game, second place is Jim Brown in 63 at 133.1. He destroyed that record. That record will be hard to beat, especially with longer seasons. That being said. he is a piece of crap human being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevWarRifleman Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 LA Grant -- that sounds about right. Because his story is one of the most fascinating in US history. Juvenile delinquent from the hood not only becomes one of the greatest and most celebrated athletes of the century, but transcends sports and into popular culture, is a pioneer in breaking down racial barriers, most dramatically with his national advertising campaigns as well as his TV/movie appearances. And just as he's moving into the prime of his post-athletic life he is charged with double murder and becomes the central figure in one of the most sensationalized and infamous criminal cases in history, forever changing the way Americans look at the criminal justice system and the 'Court TV' industry. Hard to overstate the impact of OJ Simpson's life. I can't wait to watch it. Right, who was a wife beater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codyny13 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 There can be a whole part on the Car Chase alone... Shoulda put him in with the last 30 for 30 and called it the 5 falls of buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 A 5-part series on this guy? Why? Because - before Mike Gillislee, he was the best Bills running back ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 LA Grant -- that sounds about right. Because his story is one of the most fascinating in US history. Juvenile delinquent from the hood not only becomes one of the greatest and most celebrated athletes of the century, but transcends sports and into popular culture, is a pioneer in breaking down racial barriers, most dramatically with his national advertising campaigns as well as his TV/movie appearances. And just as he's moving into the prime of his post-athletic life he is charged with double murder and becomes the central figure in one of the most sensationalized and infamous criminal cases in history, forever changing the way Americans look at the criminal justice system and the 'Court TV' industry. Hard to overstate the impact of OJ Simpson's life. I can't wait to watch it. Would rather watch this than about the 4 Super Bowl losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 There can be a whole part on the Car Chase alone... They already did a whole episode on that. Was one of the best 30 For 30's I have seen. http://espn.go.com/30for30/film?page=june-17th-1994 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 They already did a whole episode on that. Was one of the best 30 For 30's I have seen. http://espn.go.com/30for30/film?page=june-17th-1994 It was on all the events of that day, but definitely the "car chase" was the main deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 It will be good for younger football fans to see just how great a running back Simpson was. I hope they include a couple of clips of him from the shows where they had top athletes in various sports competing against each other. I think they called it the Superstars competition. Simpson was a completely dominant athlete, even among the best from all sports. That was a different era, before the media found out it could sell ads and papers from exposing the dark side of public figures. I heard rumors about Simpson's private life in the early 70s in Buffalo, but that was considered off-limits. So the lack of news stories doesn't prove the lack of issues, even back then. The Bills with Simpson, Ahmad Rashad, the Electric Company, and Joe Ferguson, had a great offense. They couldn't play defense in those years, otherwise they'd have made the playoffs more than they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I can understand the appeal of one story on him, but 5? Seems excessive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 A 5-part series on this guy? Why? Because he's on our WOF Right, who was a wife beater. to put it VERY mildly.. Would rather watch this than about the 4 Super Bowl losses. agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) They already did a whole episode on that. Was one of the best 30 For 30's I have seen. http://espn.go.com/30for30/film?page=june-17th-1994 I will never forget the day of the car chase. It was actually the day my wife of now 15 years & I had our first date. She came over my house & I explained to her that we can't go out & we have stay here & watch this car chase on TV as this is history in the making. She said okay & then asked a question I couldn't believe. She asked "who is OJ Simpson?" I should of kicked her right out of the house. Edited January 6, 2016 by Gordio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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