Thursday, March 24, 2016

Fun Facts about "The White Shadow"


To honor the memory of Ken Howard, we take a look at his classic drama The White Shadow.

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The White Shadow was created by famed television legend Bruce Paltrow, who is also known as Gwyneth Paltrow's father. Mr. Paltrow passed away in 2002 after suffering from cancer.

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The character of Warren Coolidge appears in another Bruce Paltrow creation- St. Elsewhere. He is played by the same actor and plays an orderly on the hospital drama.

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The White Shadow was a huge hit in Turkey, popularizing basketball in that country. As a result, an entire generation of Turkish youth started playing the game at school and on playgrounds around the country.

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