You’ve probably heard of John Madden, whether as a hall of fame coach, broadcasting great, or the face of the NFL video game franchise.
FOX will introduce you to him this Christmas in a special documentary broadcast ahead of the Green Bay Packers game against the Cleveland Browns. “ALL MADDEN,” which premieres on Saturday, December 25 at 2 p.m. ET, includes never-before-seen footage of the NFL legend as well as his first on-screen interview in more than a decade.
- He won 102 games in ten seasons, with only 32 losses and seventies.
- In 1969, he was voted AFL Coach of the Year after leading the Raiders to a Super Bowl victory (XI). When his coaching career ended in 1979, he became a color commentator, winning 16 Emmy Awards in the process.
- John Madden contributed his face, voice, personality, and name to EA Sports when they wanted someone to be the face of their football video game franchise.
- Madden will be remembered as an all-time great coach by older fans, but there is an entire generation of football fans who have never seen him call a play or heard him call a game.
- Michael Vick agrees with him.
- Football is a game that you can learn.”
- Jackson is just one of the numerous NFL icons and players who appear in the film.
Rinaldi and Santos, on the other hand, claimed their favorite interview was with Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots head coach.
“An unshakable enthusiasm for football, creativity, and fun is what we are all about at FOX Sports,” said Eric Shanks, FOX Sports’ CEO and Executive Producer. “Because holiday programming and Madden go hand-in-hand, we’re pleased to broadcast ‘ALL MADDEN’ on Christmas. It’ll be a once-in-a-lifetime event.”
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- 1 Tom Rinaldi and Joel Santos, who co-directed the film, said they were thrilled to have the chance to convey Madden’s tale:
- 2 Jackson was named the cover athlete of Madden 21, an honor given to only a few players and one that nearly brought Jackson to tears, according to Santos:
- 3 Belicheck continued for another 15 minutes after the 30-minute mark had passed:
Tom Rinaldi and Joel Santos, who co-directed the film, said they were thrilled to have the chance to convey Madden’s tale:
“From the sidelines to the broadcast booth and well beyond,” Rinaldi stated, “ John Madden is an American original, with a career that has pierced the heart of our country’s popular culture.” “We’re pleased to honor his enduring legacy with this documentary tribute.”
Madden’s playing career was cut short by an injury during his debut season with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1958. However, he quickly turned to teach in 1960.
In little than a decade, he’d progressed through the ranks from Allan Hancock College to San Diego State to Oakland Raiders head coach. In ten seasons, he won 102 games, with only 32 defeats and seventies. After guiding the Raiders to a Super Bowl win in 1969, he was named AFL Coach of the Year (XI).
When his coaching career ended in 1979, he became a color commentator, winning 16 Emmy Awards in the process. John Madden contributed his face, voice, personality, and name to EA Sports when they wanted someone to be the face of their football video game franchise.
John Madden will be remembered as an all-time great coach by older fans, but there is an entire generation of football fans who have never seen him call a play or heard him call a game. The filmmakers think that by making this video, they will connect those generations, which is why they interviewed current rising stars like Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson.
“One of the first questions we asked (Jackson) as if he knew John Madden, the coach, and he immediately responded, ‘Man, I watch all the old NFL films. I’ve seen Vince Lombardi and John Madden being hoisted up on shoulders, so I knew he wasn’t a waterboy, so I knew he was special,'” Santos said of Jackson’s interview.
Jackson was named the cover athlete of Madden 21, an honor given to only a few players and one that nearly brought Jackson to tears, according to Santos:
“To see the delight in (Jackson’s) eyes and to be able to speak freely about how he learned football as a kid enjoying the game,” Santos said. “It’s something John says as well. Michael Vick agrees with him. Football is a game that you can learn.” Jackson is just one of the numerous NFL icons and players who appear in the film.
Other players include Tom Brady, Joe Montana, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Andy Reid, Lawrence Taylor, Bill Parcells, and Roger Goodell. Rinaldi and Santos, on the other hand, claimed their favorite interview was with Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots head coach.
According to the directors, Belichick isn’t known for extending his media responses, but he did so when talking about Madden. They scheduled a half-hour meeting with Belichick.
Belicheck continued for another 15 minutes after the 30-minute mark had passed:
Santos explained, “He simply had so much to say about John, their friendship, the anecdotes, tiny stuff.” “For example, he admired John Madden for being one of the first commentators to recognize that how the ref spots the ball — with his right or left foot — determines whether or not it’s a first down on a short-yardage play.”
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