Fran Tarkenton Movies
- 2003
Actually, there was no "That's Incredible: The Reunion I," though this ABC special was preceded by the That's Incredible Special on May 21, 2002. Be that as it may, Part II again features the hosts of the original reality series That's Incredible, John Davidson, Fran Tarkenton, and Cathy Lee Crosby. And again, the hour-long extravaganza is chock-full of highlights from the earlier series, including a spectacular motorcycle jump, a 2,000-person "chain reaction," smart animal tricks, and heart-tugging pieces on people overcoming handicaps (one of these segments featuring boxer Muhammad Ali). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- John Davidson, Fran Tarkenton, (more)
- 1985
Originally telecast from December 2, 1984 to August 30, 1991, the HBO sitcom First and Ten (aka 1st & Ten) was a raunchy slant on the world of pro football. Delta Burke starred in this pilot and the series' first four seasons as Diane Barrow, who as part of a divorce settlement found herself the owner of the tenth-rate California Bulls. Diane is also saddled with some of the most lewd and lascivious football players ever seen outside of Dallas, including John Manzak (John Matuszak), "Dr. Death" Crunchner (Don Gibb), Zagreb Shkenusky (John Kassir), Tom Yinessa (Jason Beghe), Elvis Putts (Jeff Hochendonner) and "Mad Dog" Smears (Tony Longo). Also on hand were Reid Shelton as Coach Ernie Denardo and the one-and-only O.J. Simpson as General Manager T. D. Parker. Highlights from the first season of First and Ten (minus O.J., who didn't sign on until season two) have been assembled in this 88-minute "feature film." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1985
Premiering December 1, 1984, First and Ten was a raunchy HBO TV series about a third-rate football team. Delta Burke starred as Diane Barrow, who acquired the California Bulls as part of a divorce settlement. The series had quite a cast turnover during its six years on the air; one of the longest-lasting costars was none other than O. J. Simpson. Two ersatz feature films were compiled from the first-season First and Ten episodes. The second of these was the 101-minute The Team Scores Again; the guest stars in this patchwork feature included Geofrey Scott, Clayton Landey and Fran Tarkenton. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1977
This 1977 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Fran Tarkenton and features musical guest Leo Sayer. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Fran Tarkenton, Leo Sayer, (more)
