Docuseries About 1982 Milwaukee Brewers In Works From Former CBS President Kelly Kahl, Cannonball Prods.
11.04.2023 - 16:45
/ deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: Former CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl and Cannonball Productions principals Sean Hanish and Paul Jaconi-Biery have completed principal photography on a documentary series about the famed 1982 Milwaukee Brewers.
Just a Bit Outside: The Story of the 1982 Milwaukee Brewers chronicles the ups-and-downs of an almost championship season. The story is about the love affair between a down-on-its-luck blue collar city, and a perfectly matched blue-collar team — one that continues to this day, 40 years later.
The ’82 Brewers, known affectionately as “Harvey’s Wallbangers,” made it all the way to Game 7 of the World Series, only to lose. But then, in their lowest moment, the city threw the Brewers a parade that rivaled any celebration thrown for a team winning the World Series.
“They say never meet your heroes because they are bound to disappoint. But I can attest, these ballplayers deliver insights, recollections and stories about the magical summer of ’82 that have never been shared before,” said Kahl. “Their pure joy, and eventual heartbreak, will resonate not only with any Brewers’ fan, but any fan of the game.”
The ’82 Brewers squad had five Hall of Fame players, along with Hall of Fame owner and former MLB Commissioner, Bud Selig, and Hall of Fame announcer, Bob Uecker.
With participation from the Milwaukee Brewers, the docuseries will feature interviews with Hall of Famers Robin Yount, Ted Simmons, Paul Molitor, Rollie Fingers, Selig, and Uecker, as well as two-time American League Home Run Champion and Associate Producer Gorman Thomas, Cy Young Award-winner Pete Vukovich, five-time All-Star Cecil Cooper, and other key members of the 1982 American League championship team.
The project is directed by