NEW! The Lost Interview of the Great Ted Williams | 
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as of 7/29/2010 08:21 PDT details
Seller: Lost Interview of the Great Ted Williams
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 64539
Format: NTSC, Color, Collector's Edition, DVD, Limited Collector's Edition
Region: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
UPC: 842614088520
EAN: 0842614088520
ASIN: B0030N5QOO
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| Features:
| • | One of the Only One-On-One Interviews with Ted Williams | | • | Lost for 12 Years and Never Before Seen | | • | Uncensored answers from Ted Williams | | • | Bob Lobel Asks Questions Fans Care About | | • | Interview Conducted at Fenway Park by Famed Sportscaster and Friend Bob Lobel |
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Product Description
BRAND NEW AND AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME!
In 1997, legendary baseball star, Ted Williams, granted a rare interview to his friend and sportscaster, Bob Lobel. It was the 9th month of the 9th day that #9 decided to finally tell the world his story. The interview took place at Fenway Park, next to the red seat Williams made famous. Shortly after, Ted became ill and the interview was put away, awaiting his full recovery which never came. In this historic footage, Ted reveals his candid thoughts on
hitting, Red Sox fans, Fenway Park, his controversial relationship with the press, and much more. The Lost Interview of the Great Ted Williams is an uncensored, intimate look at the mind of the greatest hitter of all time.
The video is 30 minutes long and contains adult language.
"To watch the hero of that era speak openly and without malice about playing the game and dealing with his challenges is riveting....I whole-heartedly recommend this." - Ernie Paicopolos, Editor-In-Chief, Fenway Nation
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| Customer Reviews:
The Kid, Uncensored January 7, 2010
Ernest Paicopolos
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm old enough to have seen Ted Williams play at Fenway Park. He was--pretty much--the only reason to pay to see the Red Sox in the fifties--long before the Impossible Dream gave birth to Red Sox Nation. So, to see this incredible interview with Ted was a revelation. To watch the hero of that era speak openly (plenty of "f-bombs") and without malice about playing the game and dealing with his challenges is riveting.
Even at his advanced age, you can sense the pure joy that fills him as he casually chats about the rivalry with Joe DiMaggio, or his embarrassment at being too demonstrative after his All-Star home run in Detroit, or the pressure of being expected to break Babe Ruth's home run record. To me, the most pointed moment is when he challenges the idea that, had he had the opportunity, he would have bolted the Red Sox for more money. No, says Ted, his "loyalty to the Yawkeys" would have prevented that. Amazing stuff.
Bob Lobel, who performed this "lost interview", is at turns probing and patient as he coaxes Ted to open up on a range of issues never before confronted on camera. The only criticism is that the whole thing is too short--between 20 and 30 minutes. It leaves you hungering for more. I whole-heartedly recommend this.
Ernie Paicopolos, Editor-In-Chief, [...]
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A Must See For All Baseball Fans Old And New!!! January 6, 2010
ChunkyFlyRight (United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Truly a classic lost and found piece of baseball history that I think every fan of the game will enjoy! If you love baseball like I do you'll love this DVD. Ted Williams is shown in Fenway Park speaking from the heart and sometimes quite frankly about his legacy, the game, fans and the politics of baseball.
Although his career was well before my time, this interview gave me a great insight into the real man and the legend that you don't get in watered down network documentaries and candy coated league marketing hype. It's amazing that this rare footage has been sitting on the shelf for so long or that it's not part of someones personal collection.
While the DVD is a little short at 27 minutes, it is very professional with excellent picture quality and sound. The fact that it is no-holds-barred Ted Williams, no fluff, no candy coating and telling it like he sees it makes it well worth the modest price. Shipping was quick even over the holidays.
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