TV Comedies Like 'Running Point' and 'Chad Powers' Fill the Gap Left by Sports Movies
By
Michael Schneider
Not artisan, but a perfectly fine bagel. Hits the spot.
Summary
This article discusses how TV comedies like 'Running Point' and 'Chad Powers' are filling the void left by the decline of traditional sports movies. The author, a self-proclaimed non-sports fan, reflects on how television has taken over the genre of sports storytelling with comedic series that capture the spirit and drama of sports in a format better suited for modern audiences.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledHere's a confession that, well, anyone who has met me already knows: I'm not a sports guy.
While others have fantasy football, I grew up putting together fantasy TV schedules and creating imaginary radio shows.
Figuring out which TV pilots would be drafted to air and which middling series players might get cut from the pro primetime teams was my sport.
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