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NBA Video: "Sir Charles" (1994)

A wonderful documentary for the love and admiration of Charles Barkley!

Charles Barkley with the 'fro and Barkley in a commercial advertising his new shoe!
Sir Charles splash title screen!

Charles Barkley. A big name back then, and still making headlines today. This is a man that needs no introduction especially for all NBA basketball fans. It is time we look back at this classic documentary looking more into the life and career of Barkley, despite the fact this tape was released in 1994.

Charles Barkley's mom Charcey Mae Glenn and his grandmother Johnnie Mae Edwards

Growing up in Tiny Leeds, Alabama as a quiet and shy kid, Barkley did everything he could to support both his mother and grandmother, and was a father figure to his younger brothers. His mother cleaned houses and his grandmother worked at a meat factory, and worked hard to make life easier for them. Barkley harnessed that mentality through basketball, so much so that he earned a scholarship to Auburn University.

"Do whatever it takes to make yourself successful."
— Charles Barkley

Charles Barkley's nicknames!

As his hard work gotten him more and more recognized, fans and the media began to take notice so much so that Barkley admitted that his personality changed because of it. However, known for his honest attitude, things backfired after Barkley had some friction with his college coach Sonny Smith. Coach Smith admitted that Barkley was lazy and needed to lose weight, when Barkley himself said he just wanted to be treated like a person, and not someone who was an outlier.

Charles Barkley at the 1984 NBA Draft!

Though he had a great junior year, Barkley forgoed his senior year and opted for the NBA Draft, where he was picked up by the Philadelphia 76ers as the fifth pick in the 1984 NBA Draft. The rest, from here, is all history.

Charles Barkley with the dunk!

Barkley did all he could to bring his Sixers team in championship territory though he had to make changes with his game. It wasn't until the great Moses Malone who came in and helped train Barkley. Had it not been for that training by Malone, Barkley likely wouldn't have dominated like he did. However, for those wondering why Barkley didn't bring a championship to Philadelphia was not only the tough teams he had to face, but him calling out the general manager (GM) admitting his squad was terrible. Because Barkley wanted to win and win badly, the Sixers packaged him in a trade to Phoenix Suns. Even though winning a championship was on his mind, Barkley joined and played for the USA Olympics team, dubbed the Dream Team. That team was so good, Barkley had no doubts they'd win a gold medal, and even though it's not particularly a "championship," it's still something to be proud of having (I still consider it as one).

Charles Barkley and his booty!
Charles Barkley chatting with Michael Jordan!
Fan holding a sign that says 'Barkley for Governor'!
Charles Barkley as a guest on the Arsenio Hall Show!

Back to the NBA, Barkley got well acquainted with his new team and fought so hard that they dominated well into the playoffs. One of the more classic playoff series was against the LA Lakers rallying a win and advancing to the second round after being down 0-2. However, Barkley said the best game of his life was none other than against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5, where his Suns trailed the entire game until Barkley stunned with 20 points in the fourth quarter. Awesome.

Charles Barkley and James Worthy!
Charles Barkley shooting over David Robinson in Game 5!

As the Suns entered into the finals, they met with Chicago Bulls whom Barkley lost against previously back when he was with Philadelphia. During one game, Phoenix fans were disappointed at Kevin Johnson and his lack of effort which costed Suns a game, to which Barkley came to the rescue saying this in response to the fans:

"The Phoenix fans were gettin' on Kevin tonight. If—Kevin Johnson—we wouldn't be here without him. If you're going to boo Kevin Johnson, or give him a hard time when he's strugglin', please don't come to the f-ckin' game cause we don't need you. If you're not going to be with us through the good times and the bad times, we don't want you here."
— Charles Barkley

Much respect; Good say backing your teammate up.

Charles Barkley and Horace Grant!

However, Suns fell to the Bulls on Game 6 despite being that it was a hard-fought Finals series, but Barkley was still proud of the work put in that got him this far. The film wraps up with credits.

Interviews with big names chiming in on what they all thought about Charles Barkley!

Let's remind ourselves that this was released in 1994, the time before Barkley later joined Houston Rockets which was where he had great wins and matchups only to finally call it a career. As many of you know, he's now an analyst for the popular show Inside the NBA and has reigned with his commentary, critiques and work overall.

This VHS is a treat for all NBA and Barkley fans, looking back at his life and how he began his basketball career. He was never the man who talked the talk as Barkley put up numbers that were undeniable. Despite his struggle with weight loss, Barkley still knew how to play and even though, today, he's known for his blunt commentary, Barkley kept his word in remaining honest in whatever he says and does. He's one of a kind, a great player with an amazing career and a hilarious analyst. Hail Barkley!

Highly recommended!

FEATURE PRESENTATION5/5

ARTWORK5/5

CONTENTS5/5

QUALITY5/5

PLUSES
  • Charles Barkley.
  • Film is well documented and presented, including interviews with those who worked with and played with Barkley.
  • Includes footage rarely seen nor replayed today.
  • Despite some tough losses in his career, Barkley swears by hard work and being proud of the efforts put in.
  • Won a gold medal with the USA Olympics "Dream Team."
MINUSES
  • None.
100% (A+)
Fan Rating
PROFILE
Title Sir Charles
Description HE IS THE MOST TALKED ABOUT MAN IN THE NBA.

Basketball fans everywhere can't seem to get enough of Charles Barkley.

So here it is — just what you have been waiting for: an up-close and personal look at Charles as you've never seen him before.

You'll see candid interviews and astounding highlights form this superstar, and hear others discuss their feelings for one of sports' most colorful characters.

Follow Charles through his high school and college career to his days as a 76er where he took the NBA by storm.

Travel with him to the 1992 Olympics as he led the fabled Dream Team to the Gold Medal.

Then watch Charles on and off the court as a Phoenix Sun, where he captured the eyes of the basketball world by winning the MVP Award and leading his team to the NBA Finals.

NBA Entertainment has given Charles Barkley fans what they have been thirsting for — an intimate look into the fascinating world of one of the NBA's most entertaining personalities.
ISBN / Bar Code number 0-7939-5992-6 / 0 8616-25992-3 1
Video Format 1.33:1 (4:3) / Full screen
Audio Format Hi-Fi Stereo (Mono Compatible)
Tape Count One (1)
Tape Manufacturing Number #26
Genre Sports / Documentary
Running Time 50 minutes (actual time: 0:51:53)
Language(s) English
Subtitles --
Closed Captioning Closed Captioned by The National Captioning Institute. Used with permission.
Rated --
VHS Release 1994
Specification Color and Black & White
Produced by NBA Entertainment, Inc.
©1994 NBA Entertainment, Inc.
Distributed by FOX Video
Only factory sealed packages contain this mark on wrapper.
Executive Producer Don Sperling
Producers Jim Podhoretz, Larry Weitzman
Cinematographer Michael Winik
Narrator Avery Brooks
Photo Credits A. Bernstein, L. Capozzola, J. McDonough, NBA Photos
Production / Company NBA Entertainment, Inc.
Product / Item Number 5992
Copyright NBA Entertainment, Inc.
©1994 NBA Entertainment, Inc.
Other Formats ???
Quoted Reviews --
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Credits
Executive Producer
DON SPERLING



Producers
JIM PODHORETZ
LARRY WEITZMAN



Cinematographer
MICHAEL WINIK



Segment Producers
MICHAEL ANTINORO
DARRYL LEPIK
BOB SANTARLASCI



Segment Associate Producer
SEAN KELLY



Narrated by
AVERY BROOKS



P.A./Researcher
DIGGER O'BRIEN



Assignment Manager
PAUL HIRSCHHEIMER



On-line Editors
DICK SEEBACH
CHRIS BUCK
OMARI TATE
KARL WOITACH
MICHAEL LAVITOL



Sound Mix
GRANT MAXWELL



Camera
PETER WINIK
ROB NEWMAN



Sound
MARIO PORPORINO



Videotape Operators
MIKE DURKIN
RON HUMER
GREG LAVAN



Production Assistants
HARRY SEMLER
KEN GAGNE
JONATHAN GHENT
LARRY BERGER
SEAN COULTER



Paintbox Artist
AMANDA JACKSON-FISHER



Director of
Player/Talent Relations
LEAH WILCOX



Player/Talent Relations
Coordinator
LISA HOLMES



Director of Programming
GREGG WINIK



Director of Business Affairs
CHARLES ROSENZWEIG



Director of Video Marketing
JUDY HARPER



Footage Licensing
JOY DELLAPINA
MEREDITH FOX



Program Manager
STEPHANIE SCHWARTZ



Director of
Videotape Operations
ALAN GOLDSTEIN



Production Coordinator
HEATHER MESSER



Library Coordinator
DENNIS YUHASZ



Librarians
ADAM SCHLACKMAN
ARTHUR JARVIS
WILLIE CHEATHAM



NBA Photos
CARMIN ROMANELLI
JOE AMATI



Production Support
DOMINIQUE FLORA
ALLISON SHANKEN



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ABC NEWS/PRIME TIME
PRISM
SPORTSCHANNEL PHILADELPHIA
AUBURN UNIVERSITY PHOTOS
AUBURN UNIVERSITY S.I.D. AND UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
AP/WORLDWIDE PHOTOS
KYW-TV PHILADELPHIA
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED PICTURE SALES
COCA-COLA & CO.
NESTLE CHOCOLATE &
& [sic] CONFECTIONS
TRI-STAR PICTURES INC.
NIKE, INC.
TNT NETWORK
ARIZONA HEART INSTITUTE FOUNDATION
KUTP-TV PHOENIX
KTVK-TV PHOENIX
KPNX-TV PHOENIX
ESPN
SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE NBC SPORTS
PARAMOUNT PICTURES
TELEVISION AND THE
ARSENIO HALL SHOW
McDONALD'S CORPORATION





Special Thanks



CHARCY MAE GLENN
JOHNNIE MAE EDWARDS
TONY IRVING
LES KING
CHUCK GALLINA
ANN YATES
JIM JACKSON
BARRY RICE
KAREN CARPENTER
BILLY COUPLAND
GLENN GUTHRIE
ELVIS BRATHWAITE
TAMMY PARKHURST
NEIL HARTMAN
MICHELLE MOSS
PHIL SNOW
KATHLEEN TAYLOR
DAVE ROSENBLATT
EARL GREY
ROD HABERER
VEAN SIMON
TOM LEANDER
JULIE FIE








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All Rights Reserved

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