Better choice as Buzz Murdock
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Robert Blake
Arancini — 10 years ago(March 20, 2016 02:30 AM)
I've been thinking of roles that I would have liked to showcase Blake's unique acting qualities.
I'll spare you all from a long list and just give three.
In no particular order;
Coach Tony D'Amato in "Any Given Sunday" (1999)
Sgt. Mike Horvath in "Saving Private Ryan" (1998) although he would've been aged 65, he had that look of a NCO bull terrier lifer in his fifties, just add a couple of stripes to what Sizemore had, and he's good to go!
Buzz Murdock in the classic TV series "Route 66" (1960-1963)
I liked George Maharis, but Robert Blake has more energy, is a real Jazz lover, likes fight scenes, and would've a better
contrast to Millner's clean-cut Ivy League caricature.