Uncle
Said Knock You Out
Sportscaster Randy Rosenbloom Has a New Sports Story to Tell
Sports broadcaster developing
new film about an old legend
THOUSAND OAKS, CA- Ventura101 met up with Randy Rosenbloom
on Saturday, 16 minutes to kick-off at the CLU Regents Homecoming
Football game in Thousand Oaks, CA. As a token of thanks for his
time, we came armed with an extra nonfat- double-tall-mocha, but
he politely stated, I dont touch the stuff. Then
he pointed to his co-anchor, Eric Corwin, Its his.
We were under the impression all journalists (second maybe to college
students?) rely on coffee. Not Randy. He also informs us he doesnt
drink alcohol. No beers after the game? Were already 0 for
2.
Where Hes Been
As Randy begins to state his many current projects and gigs (if
its possible to be in two places at once, hes done it),
its becoming clear that hes unlike most sports broadcasters.
As cliche as it sounds, hes really in it for the love of the
game. Sure, hell confess that when he was younger he wanted
to be a Major League baseball player and that My mom, the
typical Jewish mother, you know, wanted me to be a doctor or lawyer.
But with the success hes enjoyed in his industry, its
probably a bit difficult to harbor any disappointment from failing
to become the next Dodger, esquire or Dr. Rosenbloom.
Currently Randys the Sports Director for LA/36 and hosts Socal
Prep Report. You can see him on KLCS, LA 58 hosting sports programming
and calling games. He also does play-by-play for both California
Lutheran University Football, and Fresno State Football and Basketball.
In addition to TV, he co-hosts a syndicated NFL/College football
radio show. His resume includes covering almost every televised
sport in existence, ping-pong and poker excluded. Hes done
it all from Olympic reporting on volleyball, water polo, canoeing,
rowing, and kayaking to live coverage for WNBA, NBA, NFL and even
Wimbledon. Essentially, Randys been telling us the story
of the game for more than 30 years.
Where Hes Going
His next story to tell is about a sports legend a little closer
to his heart, because Randy, as it turns out, is the nephew of legendary
1930's boxer-turned-actor, Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom.
If you havent heard of Slapsie, Randys latest mission
is to change all of that by making a movie about his famous uncle.
Slapsie was more of a comedian than he was a savage-boxer, but of
275 professional fights he boasted 210 wins.
Ironically,
it was a sports journalist responsible for giving Maxie Rosenbloom
the Slapsie moniker because of his distinctive open-glove
hitting style. And, if Randy gets his way, hell become the
sports journalist responsible for bringing the story of Slapsies
life and legacy to the big screen. As Randy put it, He lived
one of the top 20 lives of the 20th century. In fact, in a
follow-up move to his boxing titles, Slapsie went on to enjoy a
successful acting career working among some of Hollywood royalty
for a span of over 30-years. He even owned a popular nightclub in
LA (and San Fran), aptly named Slapsy Maxies, rumored to have
mob ties. Slapsies life incorporates all the necessary tenets
of a great biopic and we think, with a little present-day Rosenbloom
magic, Randys got a good shot at telling his next sports story
via movie screens nationwide.
Special Thanks to Randy Rosenbloom for taking the time to talk to
Ventura101. Next time, well skip Starbucks and bring water.
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