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Alex karras was a star on the field for the Detroit Lions in the 1960s. And then he tackled a new career challenge: acting. One of his most iconic roles was in 1974's "Blazing Saddles." He was, of course, Mongo.

Later karras starred in the ABC sitcom "Webster," and along the way he also joined the Monday Night Football broadcast crew. And that's kind of where he got the idea for his 1991 novel called Tuesday Night Football.

In this 1991 interview Karras reflects on his successes,

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The Many Talents of Alex Karras: Athlete, Actor, Author

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The Many Talents of Alex Karras: Athlete, Actor, Author