The Million Dollar Documentary - Earl Strickland Wins $1,000,000

[CJ Wiley]

The 'Million Dollar Challenge' Video is now available to order at www.cjwiley.com

This is the story of what happened behind the scenes at the Million Dollar Challenge.

With one million dollars on the line, on April 10, 1996 Earl "the Pearl" Strickland did the unimaginable. He ran 11 racks of 9-ball at the inaugural event of the PCA Pro Pocket Billiards Tour. While it was a miraculous feat, it simultaneously dealt a fatal blow to the new Pro Pocket Billiards Tour and gave a death strike to what might have been the rise of televised table pool as a mainstream sport. CJ Wiley had spent years preparing a new tour to showcase the sport, using a million dollar prize as the main draw. His goal was to breakout pool as a mainstream sport.

Through an in depth interview you will hear how Earl trained to achieve this incredible level of performance, the legal battles that eventually vindicated CJ Wiley, and accounts of the following two-plus years to honor the prize through the accounts of CJ Wiley, Tournament Director Jay Helfert and many more. It is a tale of struggle for the game and a telling of the greatest achievement in the history of pool.

Directed by Mary Avina - now available at www.cjwileybilliards.com

 

[rexus31]

The 'Million Dollar Challenge' Video is now available to order at www.cjwiley.com

This is the story of what happened behind the scenes at the Million Dollar Challenge.

With one million dollars on the line, on April 10, 1996 Earl "the Pearl" Strickland did the unimaginable. He ran 11 racks of 9-ball at the inaugural event of the PCA Pro Pocket Billiards Tour. While it was a miraculous feat, it simultaneously dealt a fatal blow to the new Pro Pocket Billiards Tour and gave a death strike to what might have been the rise of televised table pool as a mainstream sport. CJ Wiley had spent years preparing a new tour to showcase the sport, using a million dollar prize as the main draw. His goal was to breakout pool as a mainstream sport.

Through an in depth interview you will hear how Earl trained to achieve this incredible level of performance, the legal battles that eventually vindicated CJ Wiley, and accounts of the following two-plus years to honor the prize through the accounts of CJ Wiley, Tournament Director Jay Helfert and many more. It is a tale of struggle for the game and a telling of the greatest achievement in the history of pool.

Directed by Mary Avina - now available at www.cjwileybilliards.com

I'll ask again as my question was overlooked in the other thread. How long is the video?

 

[CJ Wiley]

over 90 minutes

I'll ask again as my question was overlooked in the other thread. How long is the video?

It's over 90 minutes with special features included.

 

[JoshB]

All 11 racks

The 'Million Dollar Challenge' Video is now available to order at www.cjwiley.com

This is the story of what happened behind the scenes at the Million Dollar Challenge.

With one million dollars on the line, on April 10, 1996 Earl "the Pearl" Strickland did the unimaginable. He ran 11 racks of 9-ball at the inaugural event of the PCA Pro Pocket Billiards Tour. While it was a miraculous feat, it simultaneously dealt a fatal blow to the new Pro Pocket Billiards Tour and gave a death strike to what might have been the rise of televised table pool as a mainstream sport. CJ Wiley had spent years preparing a new tour to showcase the sport, using a million dollar prize as the main draw. His goal was to breakout pool as a mainstream sport.

Through an in depth interview you will hear how Earl trained to achieve this incredible level of performance, the legal battles that eventually vindicated CJ Wiley, and accounts of the following two-plus years to honor the prize through the accounts of CJ Wiley, Tournament Director Jay Helfert and many more. It is a tale of struggle for the game and a telling of the greatest achievement in the history of pool.

Directed by Mary Avina - now available at www.cjwileybilliards.com

Does this show all 11 racks from start to finish?
How much does it cost?

Thanks
Josh

 

[rexus31]

It's over 90 minutes with special features included.

Thanks CJ!

 

[CJ Wiley]

It's interesting to hear what everyone remembers happened and then seeing the video

Does this show all 11 racks from start to finish?
How much does it cost?

Thanks
Josh

No, the entire 11 racks was not filmed, just the last ones for the insurance verification. We do have the entire run described by people that were actually there......Jay Helfert was the tournament director, and Earl himself tell about their perceptions of what happened.

It's interesting to hear what everyone remembers happened and then seeing what actually happened.....they are very different things.....and it will make you wonder about all "remembered" historic events that ARE NOT on video.

Doing this documentary opened my eyes to a lot about life, pool, and how our memories work.....or don't work.

 

[CJ Wiley]

I guess that says something for our economy being back on track

Thanks CJ!

bump.........

 

[CJ Wiley]

Thanks CJ!

bump......

 

[CJ Wiley]

"Half Price" SALE THIS WEEKEND

We shipped out all the rest of the current orders today. Sorry for anyone's delay, we were severely backed up for the Holidays. Shipping is now back on track so it will only take 3-5 days for orders this week.

We are offering a "Half Price" SALE THIS WEEKEND on Instructional Videos at www.cjwiley.com and the MILLION DOLLAR DOCUMENTARY 'Billiard's Perfect Miss' is now available for immediate shipping. The Documentary is over 90 minutes including over 30 minutes of "Extras".

Million Dollar Challenge 'Billiard's Perfect Miss' Documentary

This is the story of what happened behind the scenes of the Million Dollar Challenge.

With one million dollars on the line, on April 10, 1996 Earl "the Pearl" Strickland did the unimaginable. He ran 11 racks of 9-ball at the inaugural event of the PCA Pro Pocket Billiards Tour. While it was a miraculous feat, it simultaneously dealt a fatal blow to the new Pro Pocket Billiards Tour and gave a death strike to what might have been the rise of televised table pool as a mainstream sport. CJ Wiley had spent years preparing a new tour to showcase the sport, using a million dollar prize as the main draw. His goal was to breakout pool as a mainstream sport.

Through an in depth interview you will hear how Earl trained to achieve this incredible level of performance, the legal battles that eventually vindicated CJ Wiley, and accounts of the following two-plus years to honor the prize through the accounts of CJ Wiley, Tournament Director Jay Helfert and many more. It is a tale of struggle for the game and a telling of the greatest achievement in the history of pool.

Directed by Mary Avina ---- www.cjwiley.com - www.cjwiley.com

 

[asbani]

Can I ask a question, once I buy the earl strickland video, do I have access to watch it immediately? Like the youtube style kind of way? As in, I don't want to wait for the physical CD, I'd like to just watch it and have it in my library (Somewhere on the internet) where, whenever I want to watch it, I can watch it online.

Just to add, if this isn't available I think it's a good idea, because I don't want to wait for physical, digital things are always good to me, I live far away and the wait wont be ideal to me.

 

[CJ Wiley]

I can send the DVD anywhere in the world

Can I ask a question, once I buy the earl strickland video, do I have access to watch it immediately? Like the youtube style kind of way? As in, I don't want to wait for the physical CD, I'd like to just watch it and have it in my library (Somewhere on the internet) where, whenever I want to watch it, I can watch it online.

Just to add, if this isn't available I think it's a good idea, because I don't want to wait for physical, digital things are always good to me, I live far away and the wait wont be ideal to me.

The PPV on my web site you can watch immediately - www.cjwiley.com

The Documentary is NOT on PPV yet, so it's not possible at this time....I can send the DVD anywhere in the world for an additional $5. in shipping. Let me know, I'd be glad to get you the newest two DVDs for your collection.

 

[CJ Wiley]

We now have a package deal where you get 3 DVDs for $39.99

Does this show all 11 racks from start to finish?
How much does it cost?

Thanks
Josh

We now have a package deal where you get 3 DVDs for $39.99 at www.cjwiley.com
The Million Dollar 'Billiard's Perfect Miss' DVD is $25.

1) 'Billiard's Perfect Miss' Documentary
2) PCA's 2nd Tour Stop at the Hollywood Park Casino - Semi Finals between David Matlock and Oliver Ortmann and Finals between Matlock and Allen Hopkins.
3) PCA Million Dollar Challenge Semis with Earl Strickland vs CJ Wiley and Finals with Earl Strickland vs CJ Wiley (highlights from CJ Wiley vs Paul Potier).

 

[CJ Wiley]

We now have a package deal where you get 3 DVDs for $39.99 at www.cjwiley.com
The Million Dollar 'Billiard's Perfect Miss' DVD is $25.

1) 'Billiard's Perfect Miss' Documentary
2) PCA's 2nd Tour Stop at the Hollywood Park Casino - Semi Finals between David Matlock and Oliver Ortmann and Finals between Matlock and Allen Hopkins.
3) PCA Million Dollar Challenge Semis with Earl Strickland vs CJ Wiley and Finals with Earl Strickland vs CJ Wiley (highlights from CJ Wiley vs Paul Potier).

bump......

 

[Mikjary]

I enjoyed watching these a ton! Thanks, CJ!

Best,
Mike

 

[CJ Wiley]

glad you enjoyed them......Earl was in rare form

I enjoyed watching these a ton! Thanks, CJ!

Best,
Mike

You're welcome, Bud, glad you enjoyed them......Earl was in rare form wasn't he? He ended up telling me some things about his bridge that I had forgotten. He certainly knows as much as possible about running racks of 9 BALL.