Umpire

Some of FBL's spots, including "Umpire," tell a story from a person's youth, several decades ago. For these spots, the art department is charged with getting clothing (such as baseball uniforms) that matches that period in history. Some of these spots also necessitate period cars and trucks. Fortunately, most towns have a vintage car club or vehicles that are specifically used for movies. The art department makes contact with these resources to locate just the right vintage car that fits the spot.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

MUSIC: Sometimes it’s the hardest thing to choose…
VOICEOVER: My father was a great hitter, but he knew that life was about more than just one game.
MUSIC: Because every choice that you made is born somewhere in between who you are today and who you’d like to be. And no matter that decision there will be one more coming through—the easy way out or the right thing to do.
VOICEOVER: So when that umpire made a bad call and ended the game for dad and then needed help with his car, my father made the right call.
ANNCR/SUPER: Helping others, the right choice. Pass it On… A message from The Foundation for a Better Life.

Right Choices
Pass It On®
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YOUR COMMENT

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Love your enemies, do the right thing even when you don't want to. Look out for others, even when they have mistreated you, and forgive. Move forward.

6th Graders (VEGATRONS) from Arizona, May 21, 2021

Sometimes life is not fair to you, don’t let it get you down. We all make mistakes. Life goes on enjoy it make the best of it. Give a helping hand be a wonderful blessing with love 💗! Blessed!!

Sam from Raleigh, N c, August 7, 2020

Umpires can make bad calls! I know because I umpired many games! It's nice to have someone on your side-to help you out:)

c.b. from penna., September 21, 2013

very emotional and wonderful messages here. Thank you !!

Susan from Akron, Ohio, June 23, 2013

Helping others is a very good pratice of love.

Geor from Florida, April 6, 2013

You guys must put a lot of thought in these videos,and it shows! Thanks for all you do!

luther b from tennessee, January 11, 2013

The power of forgiveness shown in this short film brings me great joy. We all need each other, and when we can care about someone and help another person, especially one we're angry at, we show our humanity at its best.

Jim H. from Arcata, CA, September 20, 2011

This is another one of my favorites. Helping others not only builds character, but it just feels so good.

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These commercials are a breath of fresh air when you are going through a rough time...

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Thanks for the reminder of what is really important. Truth is easy to see when presented from the heart.

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What is the song title and who is the artist?

Sylvia K. from Pasadena, CA, August 16, 2010

Thank you so very much, for the inspiration and hope.

Stacy W. from Florida, April 20, 2010

Thank you for highlighting these human virtues and giving them much needed air time!

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Leanne C. from Duvall, Wa., April 8, 2008

I think your videos are wonderful & enjoy seeing them on TV. I mentioned your friendship (baseball) video last night to the kids at our youth group meeting. Thanks for such excellent reminders to give of ourselves in order to help others.

Carolyne T. from Virginia, USA, March 3, 2008

Wonderful movies! Just wish we all could be like this and get past our differences and just be good people.

Kevin S. from Long Beach, California USA, February 21, 2008

If you fall, stand up, you'll live. If you were pushed down, forgive. If others have fallen, lend a hand. That is the joy of living as man!

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Brendan D from Hillsboro, Oregon, June 11, 2007

Be sure to watch our other Pass It On® videos.

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Hope

HOPE

Holding The Light

TEACHING BY EXAMPLE

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GOOD MANNERS

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PLEASE AND THANK YOU

Top Shelf

HELPING OTHERS

Truck Stop

RIGHT CHOICES

Love

LOVE

Faith In You

DEVOTION

America

CARING

Old Friends

FRIENDSHIP

Good Stuff

COMMITMENT

Be A Light

BE A LIGHT

Piñata

SHARING

Peer Pressure

CHARACTER

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WONDER

Get Along

GET ALONG

The Greatest

OPTIMISM

Mallory Weggemann

RESILIENCY

Dishes

LISTENING

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LIVE YOUR DREAMS

Train

LOVE

Road Rage

GOOD EXAMPLES

Packages

COURTESY

I Hope You Dance

LIVE LIFE

My Wish

PARENTING

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GRATITUDE

Imagine

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Joshua's Heart

LOVE

Special Athlete

SPORTSMANSHIP

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LOVE

Soccer

OPPORTUNITY

Everything I Do

CARING

I Will Always Love You

LOVE

Homer

LOYALTY

Spirit of America

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My Life in Sports

APPRECIATION

Change the World

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Hockey

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Power of the Dream

LIVE YOUR DREAMS

Let Em In

CARING

Gratitude

GRATITUDE

Hallway

FORGIVENESS

Humble and Kind

KINDNESS

Umbrella

CARING

Sarah Greichen

INCLUSION

Jen Bricker

STRENGTH

Better Together

BETTER TOGETHER

Locker

CHARACTER

College

GRATITUDE

Timeout

CIVILITY

Homecoming Queen

TRUE BEAUTY

Kindness

KINDNESS

Veteran

THANK YOU

Dear Me

HOPE

You Can Let Go

LOVE

Already There

BEING THERE

Remember When

APPRECIATION

Home

FAMILY

Generosity

GENEROSITY

Ballet

CONFIDENCE

I Believe

BELIEVE

Loyalty

LOYALTY

Wet Cement

PATIENCE

Open Door

KINDNESS

Baseball

FRIENDSHIP

Annie's Song

OUR BEAUTIFUL WORLD

We Shall Be Free

DO YOUR PART

Apple Stand

CARING

Life's A Dance

LEARN AS YOU GO

A Better Life

A BETTER LIFE

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SPORTSMANSHIP

Hall of Fame

ACHIEVEMENT

Most People Are Good

GOODNESS

Neighbors

PATIENCE

Everyday Heroes

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Haircut

BEING THERE

Classroom

HONESTY

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BELIEVE

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Purse

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