Deliberate mistake: While on the sideline during a game, Sayers tells Piccolo that he should ask Dr. Fox to give him something for his hay fever, and Piccolo heads back to the field. The next closeup of Sayers is a flipped shot; note the "40" on his jersey. (00:41:55)
Brian's Song (1971)
1 deliberate mistake
Directed by: Buzz Kulik
Starring: James Caan, Jack Warden, Billy Dee Williams
Visible crew/equipment: When Piccolo and Sayers see JC pinning the paper with Sunday's lineup, Piccolo begins to walk away. In the closeups facing Sayers, we can see the outline of the strip of tape holding the lavalier mic that's taped to his chest, under his shirt. In the shot facing Piccolo as he walks toward the door, we can see the bulge of the mic transmitter at his back. (00:25:15)
Brian Piccolo: Did you get a chance to talk to Linda today?
Gale Sayers: No, why?
Brian Piccolo: Well, I thought you might have heard. Joy's expecting again.
Gale Sayers: Hey, THAT'S GREAT!
Brian Piccolo: Yeah, we think so. You know, if it's a boy, we'd kind of like to name it after you!
Gale Sayers: NO KIDDING?
Brian Piccolo: Yeah! It's got a real nice ring to it... SPADE PICCOLO!
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