Videos: Peyton Manning's five favorite movies and why they're key to understanding him

During an interview yesterday on KOA (click here to listen to it), Peyton Manning listed his five favorite movies -- all comedies from 1979 to 1985. He added that teammates need to watch the flicks, because otherwise when he quotes from them, the players won't have any idea what the...

By Michael Roberts

April 18, 2013

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During an interview yesterday on KOA (click here to listen to it), Peyton Manning listed his five favorite movies -- all comedies from 1979 to 1985. He added that teammates need to watch the flicks, because otherwise when he quotes from them, the players won't have any idea what the hell he's talking about.

To assist future Broncos, we've assembled clips from the top five, in the order Manning listed them, with quotes from each (courtesy of IMDB) and situations when they might be used. Enjoy -- and you're welcome!

Number 5: The Jerk (1979)

First quote: To be used when meeting a new player

Navin R. Johnson: For one dollar I'll guess your weight, your height, or your sex.

Second quote: To be used when reassuring a veteran player who's just made a rookie mistake

Mother: Navin, I'd love you if you were the color of a baboon's ass.

Third quote: To be used when receiving the latest playbook

Navin R. Johnson: The new phone book's here! The new phone book's here!

Continue to keep counting down Peyton Manning's five favorite movies, with quotes and situations when to use them. Number 4: Caddyshack (1980)

First quote: To be used when a rookie fumbles

Judge Smails: I've sentenced boys younger than you to the gas chamber. Didn't want to do it. I felt I owed it to them.

Second quote: To be used when a running back hits the gap at full speed

Carl Spackler: IT'S IN THE HOLE.

Third quote: To be used when the final whistle blows in a big victory

Al Czervik: Hey everybody, we're all gonna get laid!

Continue to keep counting down Peyton Manning's five favorite movies, with quotes and situations when to use them. Number 3: Stripes (1981)

First quote: To be used after the tenth win in eleven games

John Winger: [to the soldiers in his platoon] We're soldiers; but we're American soldiers. We've been kickin' ass for 200 years. We're 10 and 1.

Second quote: To be used after Peyton scrambles at his usual modest speed

Sergeant Hulka: Soldier, I've noticed that you're always last. John Winger: I'm pacing myself, Sergeant.

Third quote: To be used during spring training calisthenics

Russell Ziskey: [while Winger is doing push ups for the bet with Ziskey] I think you're ready for the Special Olympics....

Continue to keep counting down Peyton Manning's five favorite movies, with quotes and situations when to use them. Number 2: Fletch (1985)

First quote: To be used when visiting another player's home

Fletch: Oh, you've remodeled the garage. Must have cost you hundreds.

Second quote: To be used when coming to the sidelines after being sacked

Fletch: Can I borrow your towel for a sec? My car just hit a water buffalo.

Third quote: To loosen up a new center

Fletch: [During a proctological exam] You using the whole fist, Doc?

Continue to keep counting down Peyton Manning's five favorite movies, with quotes and situations when to use them. Number 1: National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)

First quote: To be used during an away game

Clark: We're from out of town. Man Giving Directions: No shit.

Second quote: To be used when explaining why he moved from Indianapolis to Denver

Clark: Oh Ellen, the Old West was dirty. Everything isn't like home. If everything were like home, there would be no reason for leaving home.

Third quote: To be used when handing the ball off instead of passing

Clark: Why aren't we flying? Because getting there is half the fun. You know that.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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