Slick, Nancy, and the Telethon (2016)

The Telethon is the story of how the Indiana Pacers avoided financial ruin by holding a “Save The Pacers” telethon in the summer of 1977. Needing season ticket sales and investment, Pacers ownership let it be known they were strongly considering selling or moving the franchise. Led by former Pacer player and then head coach Bobby “Slick” Leonard, and his wife, Assistant General Manager Nancy Leonard, the telethon was a two week, concept to completion, local television event. From local business leaders to kids collecting money door to door, the telethon prompted a basketball-crazed community to pony up and keep their franchise from leaving town.

Director: Michael Husain
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date:
Production: ESPN Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

basketball, national basketball association (nba), indiana pacers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slick, Nancy, and the Telethon about?
The Telethon is the story of how the Indiana Pacers avoided financial ruin by holding a “Save The Pacers” telethon in the summer of 1977. Needing season ticket sales and investment, Pacers ownership let it be known they were strongly considering selling or moving the franchise. Led by former Pacer player and then head coach Bobby “Slick” Leonard, and his wife, Assistant General Manager Nancy Leonard, the telethon was a two week, concept to completion, local television event. From local business leaders to kids collecting money door to door, the telethon prompted a basketball-crazed community to pony up and keep their franchise from leaving town.
Who directed Slick, Nancy, and the Telethon?
Slick, Nancy, and the Telethon was directed by Michael Husain.
How long is Slick, Nancy, and the Telethon?
Slick, Nancy, and the Telethon has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is Slick, Nancy, and the Telethon?
Slick, Nancy, and the Telethon is a Documentary film.
Where was Slick, Nancy, and the Telethon produced?
Slick, Nancy, and the Telethon was produced in United States of America.