Something for Joey

Something for Joey

Directed by	Lou Antonio
Produced by	Jerry McNeely
Written by	Jerry McNeely
Starring	Geraldine Page Marc Singer
Music by	David Shire
Production company	MTM Enterprises
Distributed by	NBC
Release dates	1977 (1977)
Running time	96 min.
Country	United States
Language	English

Something for Joey was a 1977 made-for-TV movie (sports/family/true-life dramatization) about the relationship between college football player John Cappelletti (portrayed by Marc Singer), and his younger brother Joey (Jeff Lynas). Other cast members included Linda Kelsey and Steve Guttenberg. It appeared on the NBC television network, later repeating on NBC and CBS.

Plot

Joey battled leukemia since the age of three, and was one of the first children to undergo chemotherapy for the disease. The story traces John through his years at Penn State seeking the Heisman Trophy, and Joey his preteens, as each brother inspires the other, and their family around them, to try harder in life.

John wins the Heisman during a downturn in Joey's illness. During his acceptance speech, John names Joey as his prime motivator, then gradually breaks down in tears, as he tells everyone he wants Joey to have his trophy, for inspiring him and for enduring so much difficulty with leukemia. The whole Cappelletti family is there, and Joey runs to John's side.

The film ends by revealing Joey succumbed to his leukemia and died with John by his side on April 8, 1976.

Selected cast

Geraldine Page as Anne Cappelletti
Gerald S. O'Loughlin as John Cappelletti Sr
Marc Singer as John Cappelletti
Jeffrey Lynas as Joey Cappelletti
Paul Picerni as Joe Paterno
Kathleen Beller as Jean Cappelletti
Linda Kelsey as Joyce Cappelletti (also Narrator)
Steve Guttenberg as Michael Cappelletti
James Karen as Dr. Wingreen

Reception

The movie was adapted from a best-selling biography of the brothers, and was well presented and well received. It also appeared later on home video.

Nominations

The film was nominated for Outstanding Directing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy and Outstanding Writing in a Special Program - Drama or Comedy - Original Teleplay at the Emmy Awards, as well as for the Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Made for TV in 1978.

External links

Something for Joey at the Internet Movie Database
Something for Joey at AllMovie

Penn State Nittany Lions football

Venues	Old Main lawn (until 1891) Beaver Field (1892–1908) New Beaver Field (1909–1959) Beaver Stadium (1960–present)

Bowls & rivalries	Bowl games Alabama Maryland Michigan State Minnesota Ohio State Pittsburgh Syracuse West Virginia

Culture & lore	Nittany Lion "Fight On, State" Penn State Blue Band Uplifting Athletes Joe Paterno statue Something for Joey 1982 Nebraska game

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