The Bronx Is Burning The Straw (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Drama, Sport

The Bronx Is Burning

The Straw (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Drama, Sport

The year is 1977. The New York Yankees are coming off their loss to the Cincinatti Reds in the 1976 world series. The Yankees' manager Billy Martin and the owner, George Steinbrenner are discussing on who should be on the team for next ...See moreThe year is 1977. The New York Yankees are coming off their loss to the Cincinatti Reds in the 1976 world series. The Yankees' manager Billy Martin and the owner, George Steinbrenner are discussing on who should be on the team for next season. During the inaugural season of the free agent market, Steinbrenner was talking to Oakland Athletics star, Reggie Jackson about joining the Yankees. He accepted. Then, spring training began. Billy Martin at one time did not want to ride the bus with the rest of the team, which escalated into an argument between him and Steinbrenner. Written by John Wiggins See less

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41 cast members

Name	Known for
Oliver Platt George Steinbrenner George Steinbrenner See fewer	The Three Musketeers (1993)
John Turturro Billy Martin Billy Martin See fewer	Fading Gigolo (2013)
Daniel Sunjata Reggie Jackson Reggie Jackson See fewer	One for the Money (2012)
Kevin Conway Gabe Paul Gabe Paul See fewer	Gettysburg (1993)
Chadwick Brown Mike Forrest Mike Forrest See fewer	Little Children (2006)
Darby Brown Cliff Johnson Cliff Johnson See fewer	The Bronx Is Burning (2007)
Joe Cappelletti Sports Announcer Sports Announcer See fewer	The Hurt Locker (2008)
Max Casella Dick Howser Dick Howser See fewer	Tulsa King (2022)
Alex Cranmer Graig Nettles Graig Nettles See fewer	Blue Bloods (2010)
Scott Davidson Bill Kane Bill Kane See fewer	The Producers (2005)
Bob Dunsworth Radio Sports Reporter (voice) Radio Sports Reporter (voice) See fewer	The Bronx Is Burning (2007)
Frank Durant Actor (as Frank D'Agostino) Actor (as Frank D'Agostino) See fewer	Solitaire (I) (2008)
Bill Forchion Elston Howard Elston Howard See fewer	U.S. Marshals (1998)
Jason Giambi Taxi Driver Taxi Driver See fewer	Dirty Deeds (2005)
Ryan Lee Gilbert Background Background See fewer	Looks Not Books: Backstage at 'Matilda' with Lesli Margherita (2013)
Janine Green Mary Rivers Mary Rivers See fewer	Preaching to the Choir (2005)
Joe Grifasi Yogi Berra Yogi Berra See fewer	The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
Hans Hartman Home Plate Umpire / Reporter / Man in Central Park / Fan / Sports Phototgrapher Home Plate Umpire / Reporter / Man in Central Park / Fan / Sports Phototgrapher See fewer	Hopeless
Erik Jensen Thurman Munson Thurman Munson See fewer	For Life (2020)
Val Jobara Self (as Walle Jobara) Self (as Walle Jobara) See fewer	Kick-Ass (2010)
Tim Keinath Mike Torrez Mike Torrez See fewer	The Bronx Is Burning (2007)
Amy Korb Banana boat waitress Banana boat waitress See fewer	Uptown Girls (2003)
Stephen Kyle Reporter Reporter See fewer	R.I.P.D. (2013)
Trisha LaFache Donna DeMassie Donna DeMassie See fewer	Garden State (2004)
Rob Lavin Kenny Holtzman Kenny Holtzman See fewer	The Bronx Is Burning (2007)
Aric LeClair Sparky Lyle Sparky Lyle See fewer	The Bronx Is Burning (2007)
Mark Lorette Reporter Reporter See fewer	The Bronx Is Burning (2007)
Stella Maeve Joanne Lomino Joanne Lomino See fewer	Starlet (I) (2012)
Susan Misner Gretchen Martin Gretchen Martin See fewer	Chicago (2002)
Louis Mustillo Maury Allen Maury Allen See fewer	One for the Money (2012)
Arthur J. Nascarella Tommy Lasorda Tommy Lasorda See fewer	The Sopranos (1999)
Dock Pollard Willie Randolph Willie Randolph See fewer	We Are Marshall (2006)
Lou Provenzano Ron Guidry Ron Guidry See fewer	The Bronx Is Burning (2007)
Leonard Robinson Mickey Rivers Mickey Rivers See fewer	Insecure (2016)
Alan Ruck Reporter Reporter See fewer	Twister (I) (1996)
Lawrence Ryan Reporter Reporter See fewer	The Bronx Is Burning (2007)
George R. Sheffey Bruce Froemming Bruce Froemming See fewer	Fosse/Verdon (2019)
Francesca Vannucci Billy Martin's Girl Billy Martin's Girl See fewer	Chained (I) (2012)
Chloe Whiteford Billy's Girl Billy's Girl See fewer	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Tom Wiggin Whitey Ford Whitey Ford See fewer	From the Bloomsbury Group to the Lowcountry: The Charleston Literary Festival (2023)
Aaron Calafato Police Officer (uncredited) Police Officer (uncredited) See fewer	No Faces (2008)

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