His stuff on tv doesn't work for me, but his Minnesota Fats role and the rest of The Hustler movie are classic. Once "Color" was invented Hollywood fell in love with it, but there are some films that are so moody that B+W is perfect.
Im honestly having a hard time picturing it as well.. We do have some douche that lays on the ground and does pull/push ups on the smith machine holding the bar.. its very strange.
I think I might buy him the perfect pushup..just to free the machine up..lol