Buddy from Brooklyn Video Scenes
A visual journey through the world of Buddy Jacobson; horse racing, Brooklyn grit, New York nightlife, beautiful models, power players, scandal, loyalty, and the dangerous glamour of the 1970s.
1927
Isidor “Bibi” Bieber
A horse-track brawl introducing one of racing’s most colorful power players.
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1939
Florence Jacobs
“He’s a millionaire, not a milliner”; a family moment with old New York flavor.
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1969
Buddy Helps a Filly
A racetrack scene revealing Buddy’s instinct, confidence, and feel for horses.
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1969
The Jockey Club Fight
NYRA, officials, and racing elites collide with Buddy’s radical ideas.
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1970
Buddy vs. Sam LeFrak
A heated confrontation over a horse; business, pride, and temper collide.
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1970
The Mafia Ceremony
A tense underworld scene with a surprising figure presiding over the moment.
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1974
The Cream Cadillac
Buddy talks to Brooklyn ladies beside his cream-colored Cadillac.
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1975
Woody Allen at Michael’s Pub
Models, music, wine, and a vivid New York nightlife memory.
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1976
Melanie Cain Modeling Award
Beauty, ambition, modeling culture, and the world surrounding Buddy.
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1979
The East 84th Street Penthouse Party
Buddy throws a wild party while out on bail in New York City.
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