Really big news when Red Sox won World Series 5 years ago Oct 27, 2009
27, 2004), the magical season that produced the club s first World Series triumph since 1918 may best be remembered for Terry Francona s long-haired band of idiots, Schilling s bloody sock, Martinez s trout-sized Mini-Me (Nelson de la Rosa), Jason Varitek s rivalry-stoking shove of Alex Rodriguez, shots of Jack Daniel s, and Fever Pitch ... In September of 04, with Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon filming Fever Pitch in Fenway s box seats, Barrymore s history of teen drug problems inspired Miller... (Boston Globe)
Fallon treasures - and taunts - Boston Oct 26, 2009
The comedian told the crowd that he met his wife on the Boston set of Fever Pitch, which is why the Hub is one of his favorite places on Earth. Fallon s routine included a little night music (see picture) and a string of impressions of all of the comedians who have performed Northeastern before him - including Robin Williams, Norm MacDonald, and Eddie Murphy. (Boston Globe)
Everything You Need To Know About the 2009 Playoffs Oct 7, 2009
Conversation stopper: "Do you think Jimmy Fallon is available for Fever Pitch 2?". American League Division Series, New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers or Minnesota Twins. (Slate)
Culinary artist at the MFA Oct 2, 2009
Hornby (far left), whose best-known works include High Fidelity and Fever Pitch, signed copies of his new novel at Brookline Booksmith before crossing the street to read at the Coolidge Corner Theater. Stylin' at ICA benefit. (Boston Globe)
Whip It Film Review Oct 2, 2009
His fast-tiring shtick is proof Fever Pitch might be the only thing in which he plays anything resembling a human being. At least Fallon s character gets one thing right, though, indirectly commenting on the totality of Whip It you will enjoy the everloving (crap) out of it. (Suite101.com)
Propped up: Hub art purveyors get a lift from movie-making boomlet Sep 17, 2009
They got the idea five years ago after the Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore baseball movie Fever Pitch filmed next door to their gallery. Film representatives asked the couple if they could place a bronze sculpture to be displayed in their gallery s front window, which appeared in the background of a scene. (Boston Globe)
Barrymore is a hit with Derby Dames Sep 10, 2009
After making Fever Pitch, she s one of us. What an introduction, she said, of filming during the 2004 World Series. (Boston Globe)
In life, as in footy, hardships, disappointments and training are worth it Sep 3, 2009
I finally get the passion and obsession of the football fanatic, about whom Nick Hornby wrote in Fever Pitch, for I have become one. The object of my sporting love affair is the Sydney Swans. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Enjoy hot pastrami with sports fan films Aug 21, 2009
If you're looking for something less intense, try "Fever Pitch," a cute comedy starring former "Saturday Night Live" cast member turned late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon as a Boston man whose life revolves around the Red Sox. "Celtic Pride," written by this decade's comedy guru, Judd Apatow, also has a few laughs, when a pair of basketball fans (Dan Aykroyd and Daniel Stern) kidnap the star of an opposing team (Damon Wayans) the day before the last game of NBA Finals. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Tee time for 'Entourage' Jul 8, 2009
Latest role is true campCharacter actor Willie Garson has played Stanford Blatch in Sex and the City, Jimmy Fallon s friend in Fever Pitch, and a number of other tiny-but-memorable roles in movies and shows, from Monk to Medium ... Garson says that despite his role in Fever Pitch, he s not a Boston regular, although he does visit his sister, who lives in Mattapoisett. (Boston Globe)
A Hollywood princess brings new life to squalid Grey Gardens Apr 18, 2009
No matter: Barrymore, who began producing films a few years ago ( Charlie's Angels, Fever Pitch), is used to making things happen. "When I read Michael's script, I just flipped out and was, like, 'I will do anything that I can to get this part.' " She finagled a meeting with Sucsy and made her pitch, putting aside her tomboyish tendencies and glamming up for the encounter (Little Edie had once been a model). (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Old haunts haunting to Tiant Apr 15, 2009
Then he met Kris Meyer, of Quincy, an associate of the Farrelly brothers, when the Farrellys were filming their Sox-inspired romantic comedy, "Fever Pitch," at Fenway Park in 2004. Tiant shared with Meyer his desire to return to Cuba and agreed to allow a film crew to accompany him if the producers helped him enter the country. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Saugonian lands role on the big screen Apr 10, 2009
He joined the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) in 2004 and through those connections was hired as an extra on the set of the movie Fever Pitch ... He recalled with a chuckle how the Fever Pitch crew placed hats on blow up dolls to create the illusion of a packed stadium for the shoot ... Following the Fever Pitch experience Italiano received another extra gig for Martin Scorcese s Oscar-winning film The Departed, which was filmed in South Boston. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Honeymoon sweet Mar 16, 2009
"It's Luis's journey home and you see how he reacts. . . . There's a lot of love and a lot of loss." A longtime Sox fan, Meyer said he met El Tiante while working with Peter and Bobby Farrelly on "Fever Pitch," and was struck by the pitcher's powerful story. "We were having dinner and Luis told me he wanted to go home before he died," says Meyer. (Boston Globe)
Fallon, king of late night? Is NBC serious? Feb 28, 2009
Fallon, meanwhile, was a former SNLer with a few box office bombs ( Taxi, Fever Pitch) on his resume. Truth be told, Fallon's highest-profile gig in recent years was appearing in a 2006 Pepsi commercial opposite Parker Posey. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
'Late Night' host Fallon wants to have fun Feb 28, 2009
He has appeared in films including "Almost Famous," "Taxi" and "Fever Pitch.". Then, last spring, Fallon was tapped by "Late Night" executive producer Lorne Michaels (his former "SNL" boss) to return to the halls of 30 Rock, this time as host of his own show. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Fallon talking a blue streak to take over for Conan Feb 26, 2009
As for movies, things didn't exactly go the Will Ferrell route for Fallon, who starred in such clunkers as 2004's Taxi and 2005's Fever Pitch ... "I tried movies. I did two movies. They didn't do that well. That stopped after Fever Pitch. I didn't get asked to do more movies.". (USA Today -- Life)
