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B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.3 / 100
2002·Drama / Sport / TV Movie·1h 38m

MONDAY NIGHT MAYHEM

“Gifford. Cosell. Meredith. There was more action in the booth than on the field.”

The early years of a television sports powerhouse are chronicled as ABC becomes a player in the NFL coverage by putting their full resources into a major showcase. Executive Roone Arledge recruits former Dallas Cowboys quarterback 'Dandy' Don Meredith, Keith Jackson, and the combative Howard Cosell as commentators for the broadcasts, which become funny, odd trio events to millions of viewers. Jackson departs the show after the first year to take over the network's focus on college football, and former New York Giants star Frank Gifford takes his place, ruffling Cosell's feathers. Then things get really crazy!

Above the Line
Ernest Dickerson·DirectorBill Carter·TeleplayJonathan Freeman·Director of PhotographyVan Dyke Parks·Original Music ComposerStephen Lovejoy·Editor
Cast
John Turturro·Howard CosellJohn Heard·Roone ArledgeKevin Anderson·Frank GiffordNicholas Turturro·Chet ForteBrad Beyer·Don MeredithPatti LuPone·Emmy CosellJay Thomas·Pete RozelleZak Orth·Don OhlmeyerShuler Hensley·Keith JacksonBrennan Brown·Bob Goodrich
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Ernest R. Dickerson·Director
Writing· 1
Bill Carter·Teleplay
Camera· 2
Jonathan Freeman·Director of PhotographyJames McMillan·Key Grip
Editing· 1
Stephen Lovejoy·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Van Dyke Parks·Original Music ComposerGrant Geissman·Additional Music
Art & Design· 1
R. Vincent Smith·Assistant Property Master
Production· 7
Leslie Greif·Executive ProducerKalina Ivanov·Production DesignerTiffany McLinn·Co-ProducerNatascha Tillmanns·Line ProducerLewis Kleinberg·Co-Executive ProducerPatricia McCorkle·CastingNatascha Tillmanns·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Peter Bucossi·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
65.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
67%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Monday Night Mayhem's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E4B152
#000000
#FFFFFF
Mood
Nostalgic, Lighthearted
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features three men in orange blazers standing in front of a blurry background that suggests a stadium. The title "Monday Night Mayhem" is at th”

Key Elements
FootballOrange BlazersTies
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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