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Whether it's history, sports, medicine or entertainment, our team of writers and producers can deliver high quality work on-time and on-budget.
 
Homelands GreeceVCI will produce/direct and write the third in the PBS series on Greek-Americans, in conjunction with WLIW Channel 21, Roy Hammond, Executive Producer. VCI will track Greek-Americans who have returned to Greece, not only to re-discover their cultural roots in food, music and song, but more importantly, the spirit of democracy, love of learning, and an introspection that somehow has been carried down from their ancient forebearers. Stories include Foreign Minister George Papandreou, who grew up in Canada and the United States, and today is at the forefront of resolving the Cyprus crisis. Also, over 100 doctors are dedicated their lives to building a $150 million dollar hospital in Greece. It is a documentary of giving back to the birthplace of many of the foundations of Western Civilization,that somehow lives in all diaspora Greeks today. World premiere will be on WLIW21, New York, on March 21st at 8pm 
NFL Films: Tight on the SpiralNarrated by Pat O'Brien. In association with New Jersey Public Television and Radio (NJN), VCI is allowed inside, for the first time ever, the premiere sports movie making studios that is NFL Films. Founded in l963 by the Sabol family, this one hour show documents the courage and vision needed to put every play of every game on film, and set it to music and script that has become the benchmark for America's most popular television sport...pro football. "Tight on the Spiral" had its world premiere at the Pro Football Hall of Fame on July 31st and August 1st to a packed auditorium. Steve Sabol attended and the show will have regular airings every week. Call 330-456-8207 for further information. Tight on the Spiral will be available for worldwide distribution through APT and will be sold at MIPCOM 2001. 92 stations, and possibly 18 more, will be airing this program through American Public Television. See The List 
Greek AmericansNarrated by Roger Caras. Produced, directed and written by VCI, this documentary is the first ever, definitive television work that story tells the culture of the Greek-Americans. With over 50 interviews, including Olympia Dukakis, George Stephanopoulos, Bob Costas and Arianna Huffington. This show documents the extraordinary successes of this group of Americans.
Greek Americans 2 - Passing the TorchNarrated by Ike Pappas. A follow-up show, covering topics such as the maintenance of the Greek language, Greek women, passing on the heritage from second to third generation and more stories of the success and struggles of one of Americas most successful ethnic groups.  The History Channel 
Sports Owners: Who's The Boss?A unique view from P.T. Barnum to Abe Saperstein to today's internet sports moguls. They have often been accused of being dominating dictators, but they have helped fuel an unprecedented boom into the entertainment arena. Legendary owners interviewed for the program include Art Modell, Red Auerbach, Red McCombs, Lamar Hunt, Ted Leonsis, Mark Cuban, Jerry Colangelo and many more! Narrated by sportscaster Al Trautwig, the show will have its national premiere on the HISTORY CHANNEL, Saturday night December 14th at 8PM 
Sportscasters Behind the MikeNarrated by Frank Deford. Radio and television sportscasters from the 1920's until today. The documentary focuses on the legendary announcers and their effects on their sports, medium and the popular culture. (pictured - NBC Sportscaster Bob Costas) 
Basketball's Greatest DynastiesHosted by James Brown. A two-hour look at basketball's greatest Celtics (Rosenbloom's), the modern day Boston Celtics, UCLA and the Chicago Bulls. Interviews include: Kareem Abdul Jabbar (pictured), John Wooden, Red Auerbach, Phil Jackson and Pat Riley. World premiere at the Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield, Massachusetts  Arts & Entertainment 
Fire On Ice: Champions of American Figure SkatingIn association with Red Brick Entertainment, Inc., VCI presents this special covering the explosive growth of women's figure skating in the United States. Besides feature profiles, co-executive producers David Winner and Rob Dustin go behind the scenes on tour and capture the public's love affair with figure skating. Show aired in February 2001 and pulled at 2.2 rating against the ABC Judy Garland special. Read the press release.  ESPN Classic ESPN Classic- Sports Century and Beyond Hosted by Chris Fowler. VCI and JF Productions are co-producing three Sports Century programs, from the Peabody Award winning series. The programs feature Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman and Lou Gehrig. Producers George Veras, Jeff Filippi and Ron Rudaitis received the 2000 Sports Emmy as part of ESPN for Best Sports Series. |
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