Against the Grain (TV series)
| Against the Grain | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by |
Michael Pavone Dave Alan Johnson |
| Starring |
John Terry Donna Bullock Robyn Lively Ben Affleck Vanessa Lee Evigan |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8[1] |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Lee Rich Bruce Sallan Jeff Freilich |
| Running time | 45 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
Magnum Productions Warner Bros. Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | October 1, 1993 – December 24, 1993 |
Against the Grain is an American dramatic television series that aired on NBC from October to December 1993 starring John Terry, Donna Bullock, Robyn Lively, Ben Affleck, and Vanessa Lee Evigan.[2] The show was inspired by Buzz Bissinger's book Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, and a Dream.[3]
Plot
Ed Clemons was an insurance company salesman and former high school football star who became coach of his former team the Stumper Mustangs, located in Stumper, Texas. Episodes follow the challenges that Ed faces as he attempts to transform a losing team into state champions.
Cast
- John Terry as Ed Clemons
- Donna Bullock as Maggie Clemons
- Ben Affleck as Joe Willie Clemons
- Robyn Lively as Jill Clemons
- Vanessa Lee Evigan as Jenny Clemons
- Stephen Tobolowsky as Niles Hardemann
- Jeanine Jackson as Mindy Hardemann
- Cheryl Rhoads as Winona Bruhns
Reception
Writing in the New York Times, John O'Connor said that "In some respects, the new NBC series Against the Grain does have the courage of its title. It's not just another half-hour sitcom running on wisecracks. It's an hourlong drama admirably aiming, according to one executive producer, Bruce Sallan, to present real-life problems and family issues".[4]
References
- ↑ Fergus, George (2005-05-14). "Against the Grain". EpGuides. Archived from the original on 14 August 2007. Retrieved 2007-07-29.
- ↑ Brooks, Tim & Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (9th ed.). New York: Ballantine Books. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4.
- ↑ Reilly, Kevin (17 July 2011). "An Oral History of Friday Night Lights". Grantland.com (ESPN Internet Ventures). Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 17 July 2011.
- ↑ O'Connor, John (1993-10-15). "'Against the Grain': Football and Family Values". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-02-24.