Bleacher Bums
Bleacher Bums is a 1977 play written collaboratively by members of Chicago's Organic Theater Company, from an idea by actor Joe Mantegna. Its original Chicago production was directed by Stuart Gordon. A 1979 performance of the play was taped for PBS television, and in 2002 a made-for-TV movie adaptation was produced.
[edit] Plot
Bleacher Bums takes place in the bleachers of Chicago's Wrigley Field. The characters are a bunch of Chicago Cubs fans, watching a game in progress on a summer afternoon. Most of them have been gathering here for some time and know each other; even if they might not necessarily like or tolerate each other. Beer is being drunk, hot dogs are being eaten, and friendly wagers start to take on increasing importance.
[edit] Cast
Joe Mantegna and Dennis Franz starred in the original production; other cast members over the years have included Dennis Farina, Gary Sandy, and George Wendt. The 2002 TV movie version starred Brad Garrett, Wayne Knight, and Hal Sparks. Due to licensing issues with Major League Baseball, the name of the team was changed from the Chicago Cubs to the Chicago Bruins, and Wrigley Field was renamed.
[edit] External links
- Bleacher Bums (1979) at the Internet Movie Database
- Bleacher Bums (2002) at the Internet Movie Database
- 1984 Re-airing of the 1979 WTTW Production at The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV)
- Play's success still amazes Mantegna
- Bleacher Bums book listing, ISBN 978-0573605765.
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