Hbo and adam mckay are making a pilot based on jeff pearlmans book about the showtime lakers of the 1980s. Max borenstein, showrunner on lakers drama series, inks. Hbo working on drama series on 1980s lakers titled showtime. Hbo orders tv pilot showtime, about 1980s lakers era of magic. Such is the push and pull with showtime, jeff pearlman s look into one of the nbas greatest dynasties. Praise for showtime the showtime lakers are the dynasty that forever changed the nba, transforming a game into an entertainment spectacle. Bestselling sportswriter jeff pearlman draws from almostthree hundred interviews to take the first full measure of the lakers epicshowtime era. The bad guys won isbn 9780062097637 pdf epub jeff pearlman. He has written three books about baseball, three about football and one on basketball. Oct, 2015 we chat about jeff pearlmans excellent book, showtime, where clay is quoted on his dislike of lakers coach paul westhead. Showtime lakers with author jeff pearlman nba nbc sports.
Lakers magic johnson tries to move past the chicago bulls michael jordan during the nba finals in 1991. By jeff pearlman i spent about two years working on showtime, and it was an absolute joy. What a tonic jeff pearlmans new book is for forlorn lakers fans suffering through the teams disastrous current season. Jeff pearlman had already finished his book on the kobe bryantshaquille onealphil jackson lakers era. In dream team, hall of fame basketball writer jack mccallum, who covered the squad from the first practice to the goldmedal triumph in barcelona and. Through his relentless reporting and buoyant writing, jeff pearlman has delivered the story in full, from rare insight into kareem and magic to what ital really ital went on afterhours in the forum club. Bestselling sportswriter jeff pearlman draws from almost 300 interviews to take the first full measure of the lakers epic showtime era.
He contrasts that, with the high esteem he holds for coach pat riley, who johnson played under, during his two seasons with the lakers. The topics he has covered range from the 1980s new york mets to the career of walter payton. In october 2011 he released his fifth book, a biography of walter payton titled. Between 1980 and 1991, the lakers played in an unmatched nine nba championship series, capturing five of them. Jeff pearlman is writing a book about kobe and the lakers and interviewed an undisclosed former teammate of his for details of the doomed finals series that the pistons won in a gentlemans sweep.
This book tells you how the lakers became the dominant team of the nba and how they, along with the boston celtics, saved the nba. Mar 18, 2014 and last week, the travails of the 1980s lakersincluding magic johnson, kareem abduljabbar, and coach pat rileyput sports writer jeff pearlman pretty instantly back on the new york times. First they hire jerry tarkanian to be their coach then his agent is murdered so he doesnt take the job. Buy jeff pearlman ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. If you have never read it, here is a brief excerpt from jeff pearlmans. I could have written a book just on the 197980 lakers. Jeff pearlman adds kobe bryant prologue to new lakers book. Wests lakers, stephs warriors, and the california dreamers who reinvented. The disbelief, doublechecking and shock at confirmation followed like it did for many others. The remarkable, improbable, iconic life of brett favre, is available now.
Former tennessean sports writer jeff pearlman had already finished his book, due out in september, on kobe bryant, shaqulle oneal and phil jackson before bryant was killed in a helicopter crash. Magic, kareem, riley, and the los angeles lakers dynasty of the 1980s. Pearlman, a native new yorker, is currently working on another book about the lakers. Sports book king jeff pearlman dishes on the lakers, wishes he had an afro as the nba playoffs begin, a new book revives the big stars, drugs, sex, and rivalries of magic johnsons 1980s.
But jeff pearlman who wrote a book about the 86 mets is usually willing to mention just about anything. On jerry tarkanian and the laker coach who wasnt jeff pearlman. Bestselling sportswriter jeff pearlman draws from almost three hundred interviews to take the first full measure of the lakers. The book chronicles the lakers dynasty from 197991, and while there were dozens of fascinating characters, few were as riveting as coach pat riley. Showtime chronicles glitzy lakers era of magic, kareem.
Mar 04, 2014 author jeff pearlman joined the show to discuss his new book on the showtime lakers. A dazzling account of one of americas greatest sports sagas, showtime is packed with indelible characters, vicious rivalries, and jawdropping behindthescenes stories of the players decadent hollywood lifestyles. When he was hired to replace paul westhead, riley was a casual, easygoing man who was beloved by his players. I just learned a few minutes ago about the passing of jerry tarkanian, the legendary basketball coach best known for his successful, controversial tenure at unlv. The premium cable network is reteaming with adam mckay succession, vice for a scripted drama based on author jeff pearlman s nonfiction book showtime. In october 2011 he released his fifth book, a biography of walter payton titled, sweetness. Aug 29, 2019 according to a former teammate of his, that is exactly the case.
Jeff pearlman is the new york times bestselling author of eight books. His new book, football for a buck, is a biography of the usfl. Alas, those hardpartying warriors, isbn 9780062097637 buy the the bad guys won ebook. Jeff pearlman discusses impact of showtime lakers in 80s. Jeff pearlman is the author of four previous books, including two new york times. If you have never read it, here is a brief excerpt from jeff pearlman s book showtime. Clay was a member of the lakers 1982 nba championship squad. Jeff pearlman is writing a book about kobe and the lakers and interviewed an undisclosed former teammate of his for details of the. He is a new york times bestselling writer of seven books. In response to the thr article, pearlman said on twitter that the news was pretty thrilling. The book begins with the lakers in 1979 beginning with the drafting of magic johnson. Mar 05, 2014 jeff pearlmans books sweetness, the bad guys won. I have loved every book that jeff pearlman has written. We talk about the spring football league from the 1980s, the insane characters and stories from those days, donald trumps role in the league, and the time trump nearly hired don shula away from the miami dolphins.
Showtime chronicles glitzy lakers era of magic, kareem and riley. Jeff pearlman speaking fee and booking agent contact. Jeff pearlman jeff pearlman is the new york times bestselling author of eight books, including football for a buck,the bad guys won. The life of kobe bryant from the worlds largest community of readers. Apr 23, 2019 the series, which will be called showtime, will be based on jeff pearlman s book showtime. If you have never read it, here is a brief excerpt from jeff pearlmans book showtime.
A dazzling account of one of americas greatest sports sagas, showtime is packed with indelible characters, vicious rivalries, and jawdropping, behindthescenes stories of the players decadent hollywood lifestyles. Once again, jeff pearlman has produced an exhaustively researched, elegantly written book that recreates one of the most colorful and memorable teams of the modern era. Jeff pearlman the new york times bestselling author of seven books. In the tradition of jeff pearlman s bestsellers showtime, boys will be boys, and the bad guys won, threering circus is a rollicking deep dive into one of. He lives in southern california with his wife, catherine, and children, casey and emmett. He is a former sports illustrated senior writer, a former columnist and a former staff writer for newsday and the nashville tennessean. Former tennessean sports writer jeff pearlman adds kobe bryant prologue to new lakers book. This acclaimed book by jeff pearlman is available at in several formats for your ereader. Beginning with the franchises early years, readers will experience the teams highest and lowest moments, meet the teams best players and managers, and gain the inside track. The series, which will be called showtime, will be based on jeff pearlmans book showtime. Bestselling sportswriter jeff pearlman draws from almost three hundred interviews to take the first full measure of the lakers epic showtime era. Apr 19, 2020 hbo has given a series order to the untitled lakers project, a onehour limited series drama based on jeff pearlman s book showtime.
Author jeff pearlman weighs in on his new book, showtime. Magic, kareem, produced by oscar winner adam mckays hyperobject industries. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released. Threering circus and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The series, which will be called showtime, will be based on jeff pearlman s book showtime. What a tonic jeff pearlman s new book is for forlorn lakers fans suffering through the teams disastrous current season. Jeff pearlmans book and max borensteins script of the story of the showtime lakers really knocked me over.
No basketball fans bookshelf will be complete without it. I spent about two years working on showtime, and it was an absolute joy. Mar, 2014 warriors star steph curry delivers pep talk to hospital workers on coronavirus. The drugs, sex, and swagger of the 1980s lakersplus. In the tradition of jeff pearlman s bestsellers showtime, boys will be boys, and the bad guys won, threering circus is a rollicking deep dive into one of sports most fraught yet successful pairings. He has written two books about baseball and was the author of the infamous john rocker interview in sports illustrated. Jeff pearlman born 1972 is an american sports writer. When jeff pearlman began doing research on a book he wanted to write about the lakers showtime era of the 1980s it involved a twoyearprocess and about 300 intervi. Jeff pearlman, a bestselling author who has written eight books on a range of subjects, is a contributor to the athletic. Jeff pearlman when guys like stephen a smith and michael. In dream team, hall of fame basketball writer jack mccallum, who covered the squad from the first practice to the goldmedal triumph in barcelona and even contributed to its immortal name, delivers the full story of the olympic mens basketball team that captivated the world and changed the face of the game. Boys will be boys, author jeff pearlman s rollicking, completely unabashed account of the glory days of americas teamthe nfl dallas cowboys of the 1990swas a new york times bestseller in hardcover and selected by gq as one of the best books of the year. Led by magic johnsons passing skills and kareem abduljabbars scoring, the team relied on fast breaks and won five nba championships. After eight years of design excellence, i decided it was time for an upgrade.
Sports book king jeff pearlman dishes on the lakers. Praise for jeff pearlman and showtime a marvelous and dishy history of the showtime lakers, full of bareknuckled assessments. Feb 17, 2012 carter wasnt unanimously beloved by his teammates. A dazzling account of one of americas greatest sports sagas, showtimeis packed with indelible characters, vicious rivalries, and jawdroppingbehindthescenes stories of the players decadent hollywood lifestyles. Excerpt from jeff pearlmans new lakers book showtime.
Of course magic johnson takes center stage with his effervescent personality and larger than life persona who really defined the showtime era. Jeff pearlman is one of the top sports authors of alltime. Its hard not to have competing expectations going into a book about the team that set the standard for winning and looking good at while doing it. If you have never read it, here is a brief excerpt from jeff. He told an incredible story about how jerry tarkanian almost took over the team and what pat riley was like when he first came on the scene in l. Showtime by jeff pearlman the book of basketball by bill simmons dream team by jack mccallum when march went mad by seth davis when the game was.
Jeff pearlman, new york times bestselling author of sweetness and boys will be boys. Hbo has given a series order to the untitled lakers project, a onehour limited series drama based on jeff pearlman s book showtime. I think pearlman s right on the money with his objections to smith and wilbon the latter who has become so particularly imbedded to his nba star friends that he rarely utters a cogent sentence on the topic, no wonder espn took him off nba countdown. This time, however, it will document the kobe bryantshaquille oneal era. The prospective hourlong series is a true story based on jeff pearlmans non. Bitter, dark days of pat riley and the showtime lakers. So hang tight for the next bunch of weeks as jeffpearlman. He was the author of the infamous john rocker interview in sports illustrated.
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