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Is this the best all-time pairing of dramatic narration and music (Super Bowl VII)?
Posted on 10/5/25 at 3:12 pm
Posted on 10/5/25 at 3:12 pm
Some of you older baws might remember this from Super Bowl VII.
The legendary John Facenda was at his best:
“Helmet askew, belly protruding, socks sagging around his ankles, Kilmer was once again spiritual leader of the Redskins.”
This was the Dolphins' undefeated season (Miami vs Washington.) The clip: The Skins are attempting a desperate comeback in the 4th quarter, down 14-0. Facenda delivers his "voice of God" narration in dramatic fashion.
This musical score is epic -- ironically NOT by Sam Spence. Silvio and Courtley's 'High Adventure' was also used in Super Bowl V (Cowboys vs Colts)
Silvio And Courtley High Adventure Music From Super Bowl V, Super Bowl VII Highlights (scene is queued up -- but will not embed from youtube)
The legendary John Facenda was at his best:
“Helmet askew, belly protruding, socks sagging around his ankles, Kilmer was once again spiritual leader of the Redskins.”
This was the Dolphins' undefeated season (Miami vs Washington.) The clip: The Skins are attempting a desperate comeback in the 4th quarter, down 14-0. Facenda delivers his "voice of God" narration in dramatic fashion.
This musical score is epic -- ironically NOT by Sam Spence. Silvio and Courtley's 'High Adventure' was also used in Super Bowl V (Cowboys vs Colts)
Silvio And Courtley High Adventure Music From Super Bowl V, Super Bowl VII Highlights (scene is queued up -- but will not embed from youtube)
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Posted on 10/5/25 at 5:01 pm to EphesianArmor
NFL did quality work in those days.
Posted on 10/5/25 at 5:17 pm to EphesianArmor
Jake MF’ing Scott.
And the damn goal post in the way at the goal line.
Two seasons later, the NFL moved it to the back of the endzone.
And the damn goal post in the way at the goal line.
Two seasons later, the NFL moved it to the back of the endzone. 
Posted on 10/5/25 at 5:40 pm to EphesianArmor
"On came Marcus Allen, running with the night"....John Facenda
Posted on 10/5/25 at 5:43 pm to EphesianArmor
It’s no Kendrick Lamar or Bad Bunny, but it’s solid. 
Posted on 10/5/25 at 5:53 pm to mizzoubuckeyeiowa
quote:
"On came Marcus Allen, running with the night"....John Facenda
Classic as well.
Facenda was quite the poet. The best.
Posted on 10/5/25 at 5:59 pm to ragincajun03
quote:
Jake MF’ing Scott.
And the damn goal post in the way at the goal line.
Yup, and Jerry Smith had beaten either him or Dick Anderson if not for the goal posts (Facenda mentioned something about "the football gods" ruining it.
) quote:
Two seasons later, the NFL moved it to the back of the endzone.
So that mis-play forced the NFL to move the placement?...hmmm. Two years too late for Kilmer and George Allen.
This post was edited on 10/5/25 at 6:00 pm
Posted on 10/5/25 at 6:09 pm to EphesianArmor
Steve Sabel wrote Facenda's stuff. He said you had to know how to write for him. Strong verbs, powerful phrases.
He said when Facenda liked the script, he'd say, "Steve, I think you've given me a horse I can ride"
He said when Facenda liked the script, he'd say, "Steve, I think you've given me a horse I can ride"
Posted on 10/5/25 at 6:28 pm to FightinTigersDammit
"Great teams aren't always great. They're just great when they have to be."
BTW, in the OP clip, it's wild to think the goal posts used to be in the middle of the end zone.
BTW, in the OP clip, it's wild to think the goal posts used to be in the middle of the end zone.
This post was edited on 10/5/25 at 6:30 pm
Posted on 10/5/25 at 7:32 pm to Domeskeller
I actually remember those days
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