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Donald Larsson <[log in to unmask]>
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Film and TV Studies Discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 13 Jul 1994 09:21:40 -0600
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Is it my imagination, or is it a relatively new phenomenon to find baseball
movies (ones that aren't based on real players' lives anyway) using the
names of real teams? (Eg., the Cubs in ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, the Twins in
LITTLE BIG LEAGUE, the Angels in ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD, u.s.w.).
 
I do note exceptions, eg. DAMN YANKEES (which is really about the Washington
Senators--"first in war, first in peace, and last in the American League) and
 the original ANGELS IN THE OUTFIELD took place with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
 
I suspect that marketing and financing play roles in the selection of teams--
for example, Chicago and Minnesota have been hustling to enlist film projects
in their locations, and none of the teams mentioned above is exactly at the
top of the playoff contenders right now. Thoughts?

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