brian’s song

Brian’s SongTwo men. One named Gale Sayers, the other Brian Piccolo. They came from different parts of the country. They competed fiercely for the same job. One like to talk; the other was shy. One was white; the other was black. This is the story of how they came to know each other, fight each other, and help each other.

Two movie versions

Released in 1970 Released in 2001

Older version

Newer version

James Caan as Brian Piccolo

Other movies: Godfather, Dick Tracy, The Program, Mickey Blue Eyes

Sean Maher as Brian Piccolo

Party of Five, CSI Miami

Billy Dee Williams as Gale Sayers

Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Batman

Mekhi Phifer as Gale Sayers

ER, Soul Food, 8 Mile

Brian and Gale rookie cards

College backgroundGale Sayers was a Kansas Jayhawk.

Brian Piccolo went to Wake Forest.

Story of courage and battles

With a long lasting impression

Two Books

TeleplayBrian’s Song is written by William

Blinn in the form of a teleplay. The idea came from the autobiography I AM THIRD, written by Gale Sayers.

Screenwriter: William BlinnScreenwriter- Roots, Fame,

Brian’s Song, Starsky and Hutch, Eight is Enough, and The Boys Next Door

Awards: Emmy, Humanitas, Peabody, and Writer’s Guild