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Brian’s SongTwo men. One named Gale Sayers, the other Brian Piccolo. They came from different parts of the country. They competed fiercely for the same job. One like to talk; the other was shy. One was white; the other was black. This is the story of how they came to know each other, fight each other, and help each other.
Two movie versions
Released in 1970 Released in 2001
Older version
Newer version
James Caan as Brian Piccolo
Other movies: Godfather, Dick Tracy, The Program, Mickey Blue Eyes
Sean Maher as Brian Piccolo
Party of Five, CSI Miami
Billy Dee Williams as Gale Sayers
Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Batman
Mekhi Phifer as Gale Sayers
ER, Soul Food, 8 Mile
Brian and Gale rookie cards
College backgroundGale Sayers was a Kansas Jayhawk.
Brian Piccolo went to Wake Forest.
Story of courage and battles
With a long lasting impression
Two Books
TeleplayBrian’s Song is written by William
Blinn in the form of a teleplay. The idea came from the autobiography I AM THIRD, written by Gale Sayers.
Screenwriter: William BlinnScreenwriter- Roots, Fame,
Brian’s Song, Starsky and Hutch, Eight is Enough, and The Boys Next Door
Awards: Emmy, Humanitas, Peabody, and Writer’s Guild