Bear Bryant wants you to call your mama

Alabama Short Stories

English - April 22, 2021 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.37 MB - ★★★★ - 27 ratings
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University of Alabama coach Paul "Bear" Bryant was featured in many commercials during his time as a coach. None stood out more than one he was in for South Central Bell, the regional phone company. Listen in this podcast about how the commercial came about and where the iconic line about his mama came from.

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