[Team Yates]

"Dale" to make its TV debut on CMT September 4th: Dale Earnhardt is known as one of the most legendary drivers in the history of NASCAR, and his life both on and off the track is featured in the two-hour CMT feature, DALE, premiering Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 8:00pm/et/pt on CMT. DALE will encore at 8:00pm on Wednesday, Sept. 5 and Thursday, Sept. 6, with those being the only additional scheduled airings of DALE on CMT prior to the film’s release on DVD next year. Produced by NASCAR Images and CMT Films, DALE is the only authorized film on Dale Earnhardt. Narrated by Paul Newman, this portrait of Dale Earnhardt includes archival race footage, rare outtakes, never-before-seen family home videos and interviews with his closest friends and family, toughest competitors and most avid fans, illustrating the depth of Earnhardt's influence in the racing world and beyond. DALE was produced with the support and endorsement of Richard Childress Racing, plus the Earnhardt family, corporation, and team. Prior to airing on CMT, DALE was launched theatrically in February 2007 and premiered in select cities on the Nextel Cup Series circuit. DALE will be available on DVD first quarter 2008. See more info on the movie at http://dale.cmt.com.(8-14-2007)

[Robertdjr]

Showtimes:

Dale Pre-Show: His Greatest Comeback: Tues, Sept. 4 @ 7:00 PM ET
Dale the Movie: Tues, Sept. 4 @ 8:00 PM ET
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Dale (replay): Wed, Sept. 5 @ 8:00 PM ET
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Dale (replay): Thurs, Sept. 6 @ 8:00 PM ET
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Dale Pre-Show: His Greatest Comeback
Country superstar duo Brooks & Dunn host a one-hour special pre-show highlighting Dale Earnhardt's greatest comeback.
The special airs only one time, so be sure and catch it.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by 3fanforever

Showtimes:

Dale Pre-Show: His Greatest Comeback: Tues, Sept. 4 @ 7:00 PM ET
Dale the Movie: Tues, Sept. 4 @ 8:00 PM ET
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Dale (replay): Wed, Sept. 5 @ 8:00 PM ET
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Dale (replay): Thurs, Sept. 6 @ 8:00 PM ET
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Dale Pre-Show: His Greatest Comeback
Country superstar duo Brooks & Dunn host a one-hour special pre-show highlighting Dale Earnhardt's greatest comeback.
The special airs only one time, so be sure and catch it.

Thanks 3FF

[wingkey1]

Anyone notice the response to the "theater" roll out in the form of reviews, comment, attendance, etc., on the film have been pretty much "silence"?

There has been speculation that the subject of the film is no longer "relate-able" amongst much of the present fan base, attendance has been abysmal, and this is why it has so quickly reverted to the "small screen". It has not even been able to achieve ESPN, TNT, or FOX airtime.

Six, now approaching seven, years is an eternity within the present movement of the sport. It is possible "3" has passed on far beyond the physical.

Hard to fathom here, but ---

[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by wingkey1

Anyone notice the response to the "theater" roll out in the form of reviews, comment, attendance, etc., on the film have been pretty much "silence"?

There has been speculation that the subject of the film is no longer "relate-able" amongst much of the present fan base, attendance has been abysmal, and this is why it has so quickly reverted to the "small screen". It has not even been able to achieve ESPN, TNT, or FOX airtime.

Six, now approaching seven, years is an eternity within the present movement of the sport. It is possible "3" has passed on far beyond the physical.

Hard to fathom here, but ---

if it weren't that Richard Petty is regularly seen (and shown) walking around at the races, his name would be all but forgotten by today's fans. look at Ward Burton - lays out for a couple years and nobody knows him and none of the teams want him .. maybe they get tired of waiting for the words to roll off his tongue?

point is: outta sight, outta mind. Dale's been gone too long in this fast paced world .. maybe in 20 years as folks start looking back.....

[clutch]

I still want to see it. I guess I'll have to buy a DVD when up in the States next time

theres absolutely no chance it will be on the tube here

[tkj24]

Originally Posted by clutch

I still want to see it. I guess I'll have to buy a DVD when up in the States next time

theres absolutely no chance it will be on the tube here

Maybe someone who can record dvd's will tape it when it is on and send it to you. I would but I don't have a DVD recorder.

[Robertdjr]

Originally Posted by wingkey1

Anyone notice the response to the "theater" roll out in the form of reviews, comment, attendance, etc., on the film have been pretty much "silence"?

There has been speculation that the subject of the film is no longer "relate-able" amongst much of the present fan base, attendance has been abysmal, and this is why it has so quickly reverted to the "small screen". It has not even been able to achieve ESPN, TNT, or FOX airtime.

Six, now approaching seven, years is an eternity within the present movement of the sport. It is possible "3" has passed on far beyond the physical.

Hard to fathom here, but ---

Speculation is all it is, I'd say. When they made this movie they had a long term plan laid out to show it. First, it would be shown at select theaters around the country starting with Daytona in February to coincide with the opening of the 2007 NASCAR season. Second, it would follow the NASCAR circuit around the country, and be shown in select theaters in some of those markets, and expand to other select cities. Third, they would show it on CMT during the 3rd quarter of 2007, which is now. Fourth, they would release it on DVD following the premiere on CMT. So far, they've stuck to this plan. So attendance has nothing to do with the showing on CMT this month, I'd say. This was their plan from the beginning.

And no, you're not going to get a lot of press about it, because it's not being advertised like a big movie is. It's not being shown nationwide in hundreds of theaters. It was originally planned to show in only 40 markets as it followed the 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series around the country. So movie reviewers aren't gonna waste their time on it because they're too busy writing about Talladega Nights (for example).

Info: CMT PRESS SITE

And yes, it is inevitable that the "3" will eventually fade into history. That is the nature of things that pass. But as long as there are "3" fans still around, it will still be with us. Maybe one day, when all those fans are dead, then the "3" will just be a number. But like you say, that's hard for me to fathom, because I'm admittedly quite biased

[PenelopePitStop]

I'm so disappointed. Why do some people have to tear everything down?

As a huge Sr. fan, I can't wait to see the film. Yes. The film is still relevant as it portrays the history of NASCAR (from what I have been told) and one of it's most popular drivers. The history of the sport is not irrelevant. If it's lost on the present fan base, too bad for them.

Yes. Six years have gone by. Does that mean Sr. should be forgotten? No. People are still fascinated by many people who have lost their lives ... JFK being one of them ... no matter how long they have been gone. Don't even start! I'm not comparing Sr. to JFK.

The movie "3" s*cked as far as I'm concerned, and came out far too soon after we lost Sr. I look forward to watching "Dale" no matter what the reviews are. I'll make my own decision as to whether or not "Dale" is worthy.

I think I'll stop typing before I really get in trouble!

(Thank you, 3FanForever for explaining the "plan".)

[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by PenelopePitStop

I'm so disappointed. Why do some people have to tear everything down?

As a huge Sr. fan, I can't wait to see the film. Yes. The film is still relevant as it portrays the history of NASCAR (from what I have been told) and one of it's most popular drivers. The history of the sport is not irrelevant. If it's lost on the present fan base, too bad for them.

Yes. Six years have gone by. Does that mean Sr. should be forgotten? No. People are still fascinated by many people who have lost their lives ... JFK being one of them ... no matter how long they have been gone. Don't even start! I'm not comparing Sr. to JFK.

The movie "3" s*cked as far as I'm concerned, and came out far too soon after we lost Sr. I look forward to watching "Dale" no matter what the reviews are. I'll make my own decision as to whether or not "Dale" is worthy.

I think I'll stop typing before I really get in trouble!

(Thank you, 3FanForever for explaining the "plan".)

Penny, I apologize if my post was cause for your despair. I was merely pointing out that there seems to be a vacuum time between "it just happened" and "I remember"... I was reminded just last week of Princess Di, who seems to have suffered the same fate. It's sad, but the rapid pace of life today seems to move those to the back who aren't consistently being pushed forward.

[PenelopePitStop]

Originally Posted by Racer Duck

Penny, I apologize if my post was cause for your despair. I was merely pointing out that there seems to be a vacuum time between "it just happened" and "I remember"... I was reminded just last week of Princess Di, who seems to have suffered the same fate. It's sad, but the rapid pace of life today seems to move those to the back who aren't consistently being pushed forward.

Please, RD. No need to apologize. Despair is a strong word. I was simply "venting". It was due to a combination of posts.

I almost mentioned Princess Diana as well. There has been a movie on several times this week. I lasted about the first 15 minutes, then changed the channel. I'm not interested in the last two days of her life. I'm much more interested in what she contributed during her life. That was my point. History should never be forgotten. Not even in NASCAR.

There have been many threads debating the past and present NASCAR. All I'm trying to convey is that it might be beneficial for the "newbies" to take a look at historical moments of the sport as opposed to hopping on the "Golden Boy of the Season" bandwagon.

Besides, I'd be willing to bet that those of us who were fans of the ol' Dale will buy the DVD. Unless, of course, it s*cks.

The loss of Dale is sad. One year after or six years after. The only difference is that today when I see him, I smile. Whereas a few years ago when I saw him, I cried.

[vincesanity82]

All the reviews on this have been great, im looking foward to see it..

[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by PenelopePitStop

Please, RD. No need to apologize. Despair is a strong word. I was simply "venting". It was due to a combination of posts.

I almost mentioned Princess Diana as well. There has been a movie on several times this week. I lasted about the first 15 minutes, then changed the channel. I'm not interested in the last two days of her life. I'm much more interested in what she contributed during her life. That was my point. History should never be forgotten. Not even in NASCAR.

There have been many threads debating the past and present NASCAR. All I'm trying to convey is that it might be beneficial for the "newbies" to take a look at historical moments of the sport as opposed to hopping on the "Golden Boy of the Season" bandwagon.

Besides, I'd be willing to bet that those of us who were fans of the ol' Dale will buy the DVD. Unless, of course, it s*cks.

The loss of Dale is sad. One year after or six years after. The only difference is that today when I see him, I smile. Whereas a few years ago when I saw him, I cried.

maybe "despair" was too strong, but it seemed to fit the moment (besides I couldn't think of a better one at that moment, so it had to do!) even so, I don't want to be the straw....

last month's Reader's Digest has a condensation of "Diana" by Tina Brown. I'm a slow reader and have barely gotten thru the jokes (this one is my favorite: "a ship carrying blue paint collided with one carrying red paint .. the crew is believed to be marooned." I smile every time I think of it! ), so I should be into the story by this time next week...

[PenelopePitStop]

Originally Posted by Racer Duck

maybe "despair" was too strong, but it seemed to fit the moment (besides I couldn't think of a better one at that moment, so it had to do!) even so, I don't want to be the straw....

last month's Reader's Digest has a condensation of "Diana" by Tina Brown. I'm a slow reader and have barely gotten thru the jokes (this one is my favorite: "a ship carrying blue paint collided with one carrying red paint .. the crew is believed to be marooned." I smile every time I think of it! ), so I should be into the story by this time next week...

No, you're not the "straw".

Cute joke.

I know I'm off topic, but even Elvis--the "other King"--is featured on Larry King tomorrow. Well, I guess that's tonight by my clock. I believe he died in August ... I don't remember ... that was a long time ago ... so I'm guessing that is why this special is airing.

Doesn't matter how long it has been since someone left us. True icons will always be remembered. That's all I'm trying to say.

I don't think "Dale" had a low box office rating because nobody cares anymore. This movie wouldn't appeal to the masses. That's understood.

So ... enough. I think we've both made our points.

I just checked my cable channels. I'm surprised I actually have CMT. I will be glued to the TV when anything related to "Dale" airs on CMT.

[oncea3fan]

I don't know about everywhere else but around here you couldn't buy tickets to it , they were given to poeple who bought new chevy vehicals.
there were no advertisements. and was shown in off beat theaters not the regular movie houses.
I don't think they were looking at high attendece records.

all reviews I got were extemely high and recommended everyone to watch it not jusy Dale fans.