Something for Joey

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Something for Joey
Directed by	Lou Antonio
Produced by	Jerry McNeely
Written by	Jerry McNeely
Starring	Geraldine Page Marc Singer
Music by	David Shire
Distributed by	CBS Television
Release date(s)	1977
Running time	96 min.
Country	U.S.A.
Language	English
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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.

1 Plot
2 Selected cast
3 Reception
4 Nominations
5 External links

[edit] Plot

Joey battled leukemia since the age of five, 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.

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

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.

[edit] Selected cast

Geraldine Page as Ann 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 Mike Cappelletti
James Karen as Dr. Wingreen

[edit] Reception

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

[edit] 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.