Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

★ 7.3•1995•29 Seasons•ANIME

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A monthly sports newsmagazine which was "spawned by the fact that sports have changed dramatically, that it's no longer just fun and games, and that what happens off the field, beyond the scores, is worthy of some serious reporting," according to Bryant Gumbel, the host.

Top Cast

Bryant Gumbel

Self - Host

Episodes

Season:

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1. Episode 1 - The Uncivil War; Rodman; The American Singapore

60m

A report on the baseball strike; a profile of the NBA's Dennis Rodman; a behind-the-scenes look at Augusta National and The Masters. Also: Billy Crystal discusses sports memorabilia in an "Extra Point" segment.

Aired: 4/2/1995

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2. Episode 2 - Nails; Agents of Fortune; Playing with Pain

60m

Segments on the second edition of the series include a profile of the Phillies' Lenny Dykstra; a report on player agents; and a look at injury problems in the NFL. Also: a tribute to Howard Cosell.

Aired: 7/30/1995