TV movie to focus on Dale Earnhardt.

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ESPN has accelerated its development of several made-for-TV movies in 2004, including one devoted to the late seven-time Winston Cup champion, Dale Earnhardt.
ESPN made the announcement Wednesday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour in Hollywood, Calif.

The project, called "3: The Dale Earnhardt Story," will chronicle the life of Earnhardt, who died in a last-lap crash at the 2001 Daytona 500. ESPN hopes the show will be ready by late summer. Casting is expected to begin soon.

It will be ESPN's third original long-form production. The 24-hour sports network is also planning movies this year on baseball star Pete Rose; track star Roger Bannister; and the 1997-78 New York Yankees.

Negotiations regarding the movie have been ongoing between ESPN and officials with Dale Earnhardt Inc., including owner Teresa Earnhardt.
 
Should be interesting as to who they cast to play DE, Teresa, JG, Dale Jr. and the many other folks who were involved in his life!
 
It doesn't appear that Teresa will be consulting on this movie after all. The article at That's Racin' says
Tobias said the network originally had discussions with officials with Dale Earnhardt Inc., including owner Teresa Earnhardt, the driver's widow.

"In the end, we couldn't agree on a story line, so we have proceeded on with the project. The script has been given the green light," he said.
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In other words, ESPN probably won't do it right! :(


Read the full article here.
 
I liked there Bobby Knight movie, hope they do as good of a job with this one.
 
I am sure they will do a good job. Can't wait until its out.
 
the junction boys was an awesome movie that espn did as well.
 
Originally posted by talley@Jan 10 2004, 06:33 PM
If Jerrey Punch is still with ESPN, hopefully he will keep an eye on things there.
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The Doc is still with ESPN/ABC along with Bob Jenkins, the play-by-play announcer of the Cup races when ESPN broadcast them.
 
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