Now 30 years after the poignant Emmy-award winning TV movie Brian’s Song introduced a nation to Fort Lauderdale’s favorite son, a new Brian’s Song will air at 7 p.m. Sunday on ABC.

Television* ABC tweaks the three-hankie football classic about Brian Piccolo, adding fleshed out roles for wives and fresh sports sequences.

The death of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers on Wednesday reminds those of us old enough to remember of the wonder that was, and is, “Brian’s Song.” ...

"Brian's Song," which recounted the friendship between Chicago Bears' Gale Sayers ... In late 1969, his fourth year as a running back, an ailing Piccolo removed himself from a game in Atlanta ...

"Brian's Song" explores loss and friendship. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) ...

The country star surprised fans by showing up at Spain’s infamous Running of the Bulls, just days after his biggest ...

It was enough for the filmmakers of “Brian’s Song” to center their movie — nearly verbatim — on the emotional 1970 speech Sayers delivered after he received the George S. Halas Courage ...

Grown men will acknowledge weeping at “Brian’s Song” the 25th time they have seen it. Though it doesn’t run as often as it used to, most of us would find it hard to resist tuning in a 26th ...

The death of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers on Wednesday reminds those of us old enough to remember of the wonder that was, and is, “Brian’s Song.” ...

Listening to Brian Wilson’s music was like growing up with him. Beginning with songs about teenage kicks like surfing, driving, and chasing girls, he matured into thoughtful and introspective ...

`Brian’s Song’ introduced a generation to a unique bond between Bears teammates and still makes grown men weep. Now a new generation gets its chance to learn the story.

The Chicago Bears running back was regarded by some as one of the best players in the NFL. Skip to Main Content. ... Inspiration for ‘Brian’s Song,’ Dead at 77. HALL OF FAMER.