Something for Joey

Something for Joey
Genre Drama
Sport
Written by Jerry McNeely
Directed by Lou Antonio
Starring Geraldine Page
Marc Singer
Music by David Shire
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Producer(s) Jerry McNeely
Roger Young (associate producer)
Production location(s) University Park, Pennsylvania
Cinematography Gayne Rescher
Editor(s) Gary Griffin
Running time 96 min.
Production company(s) MTM Enterprises
Distributor CBS
Release
Original network CBS
Original release April 6, 1977

Something for Joey is a 1977 American made-for-television sport drama film about the relationship between college football player John Cappelletti (portrayed by Marc Singer), and his younger brother Joey (Jeff Lynas). Other cast members included Linda Kelsey and Steve Guttenberg. It appeared on the NBC television network, later repeating on NBC and CBS.

Plot

Joey battled leukemia since the age of three, and was one of the first children to undergo chemotherapy for the disease. The story traces John through his years at Penn State seeking the Heisman Trophy, and Joey his preteens, as each brother inspires the other, and their family around them, to try harder in life.

John wins the Heisman during a downturn in Joey's illness. During his acceptance speech, John names Joey as his prime motivator, then gradually breaks down in tears, as he tells everyone he wants Joey to have his trophy, for inspiring him and for enduring so much difficulty with leukemia. The whole Cappelletti family is there, and Joey runs to John's side.

The film ends by revealing Joey succumbed to his leukemia and died with John by his side on April 8, 1976.

Selected cast

Reception

The film was adapted from a best-selling biography of the brothers, and was well presented and well received. It also appeared later on home video.

It was the most-viewed prime-time television show of the week upon its first airing in April 1977.[1]

Nominations

The film was nominated for Outstanding Directing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy and Outstanding Writing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy - Original Teleplay at the Emmy Awards, as well as for the Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Made for TV in 1978.

References

  1. ↑ (17 April 1977) The top 10 network programs, Time-News (Idaho)


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