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Ted Williams : "the greatest hitter who ever lived"
Title
Ted Williams : "the greatest hitter who ever lived" / American Masters Pictures ; produced by Nick Davis Productions ; an Albert M. Tapper production in association with WNET's American masters for WNET, Nick Davis Productions, Big Papi Productions and Major League Baseball ; produced & directed by Nick Davis ; producer, Meredith Coleman ; written by Nick Davis.
ISBN
9781531706050
1531706053
Edition
Widescreen.
Publication
[Arlington, Virginia] : PBS, [2018]
Distribution
[Arlington, Virginia] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, [2018]
Copyright Notice Date
©2018
Physical Description
1 videodisc (approximately 55 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Documentary.
"Subtitles are a function of the disc and serve the same purpose as closed captions. Described video (for the visually impaired) is available as a secondary audio track"--Container.
Originally produced as an episode of the television series: American masters.
Program content: ©2018.
Wide screen (16x9).
Running time indicated on container: approximately 60 minutes; actual running time: 55 minutes.
"The following program contains strong language. Viewer discretion is advised."
Music, Joel Goodman.
In English with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH); audio-described.
Summary
A complex and entertaining portrait of Ted Williams who was as obsessive as he was talented, the documentary reveals his complicated relationships with family and friends and explores the impact he has had on the current generation of MLB stars. Features Bob Costas, Wade Boggs, Roger Angell and Joey Votto. Narrated by Jon Hamm.
Variant and related titles
"Greatest hitter who ever lived"
Title on container: Ted Williams
American masters (Television program)
Format
Images / Video & Film
Language
English
Added to Catalog
February 22, 2019
Credits
Music, Joel Goodman.
Performers
Narrator, Jon Hamm ; commentators, Claudia Williams, John Underwood, Leigh Montville, Ben Bradlee, Jr., John Thorn, Roger Angell, Bob Costas, Wade Boggs, Joey Votto.
System details note
DVD; NTSC, Region 1; widescreen presentation; stereo.
Audience
Not rated.
Contents
Special features: A tale of two brothers
A Hub fan bids kid adieu
Ted teaches a rookie
Claudia learns the truth.
Videorecording number
AM61803 PBS
Subjects
Genre/Form
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Sports television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Biographical television programs.
Biography.
Documentary television programs.
Documentary television programs.
Biographical television programs.
Sports television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Also listed under
American Masters Pictures, production company.
Nick Davis Productions, production company.
WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), production company.
Big Papi Productions, production company.
Albert M. Tapper Productions, production company.
Major League Baseball (Organization), production company.
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.), publisher.
PBS Distribution (Firm), film distributor.
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