HBO to Air Jeter Documentary July 28

By R. Thomas Umstead
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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HBO will air its documentary on New York Yankees' shortstop Derek Jeter's quest for 3,000 hits on July 28.

The one-hour special, Derek Jeter 3K, chronicles the lead-up to Jeter's 3,000th career hit, which he accomplished as part of a five-hit game on July 9 against the Tampa Bay Rays, according to network officials.

The MLB Productions and HBO-produced series offers extensive footage of Jeter both at and away from the ballpark. In addition, it also highlights two games in which Jeter wore a microphone -- including the one where he reached the 3,000 career hit milestone, according to HBO.

In addition to the primetime premiere on July 28 and a full schedule of replays, the special also will be available to subscribers on HBO On Demand and HBO Go.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.