Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1995-04-02

Last Air Date: 2023-12-19

Number of Seasons: 29

Number of Episodes: 320

Networks: HBO

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Top Cast

Bryant Gumbel as Self - Host
David Scott as Correspondent
Mary Carillo as Correspondent
Jon Frankel as Correspondent
Andrea Kremer as Correspondent
Soledad O'Brien as Correspondent
Isobel Yeung as Correspondent
Jonathan Jones as Correspondent
Bikram Choudhury as Self
John Carlos as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (1995) - (4 Episodes)

Season 2 (1996) - (5 Episodes)

Season 3 (1997) - (6 Episodes)

Season 4 (1998) - (6 Episodes)

Season 5 (1999) - (12 Episodes)

Season 6 (2000) - (12 Episodes)

Season 7 (2001) - (12 Episodes)

Season 8 (2002) - (12 Episodes)

Season 9 (2003) - (12 Episodes)

Season 10 (2004) - (12 Episodes)

Season 11 (2005) - (12 Episodes)

Season 12 (2006) - (12 Episodes)

Season 13 (2007) - (12 Episodes)

Season 14 (2008) - (12 Episodes)

Season 15 (2009) - (12 Episodes)

Season 16 (2010) - (12 Episodes)

Season 17 (2011) - (12 Episodes)

Season 18 (2012) - (12 Episodes)

Season 19 (2013) - (12 Episodes)

Season 20 (2014) - (12 Episodes)

Season 21 (2015) - (12 Episodes)

Season 22 (2016) - (12 Episodes)

Season 23 (2017) - (12 Episodes)

Season 24 (2018) - (12 Episodes)

Season 25 (2019) - (12 Episodes)

Season 26 (2020) - (11 Episodes)

Season 27 (2021) - (12 Episodes)

Season 28 (2022) - (12 Episodes)

Season 29 (2023) - (12 Episodes)

Season 1 (1995)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 - The Uncivil War; Rodman; The American Singapore (1995-04-02)

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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 - Nails; Agents of Fortune; Playing with Pain (1995-07-30)

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.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 - Broken Promises; The Cowboy; Nike World (1995-10-31)

The third edition of the sports magazine includes a profile of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones; a report on the recruitment of college athletes; and a look at Nike, Inc. and its impact on various sports.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 - Coach; The Longest Season; The Money Trail (1995-12-26)

Segments on this edition of the sports magazine: a profile of Georgetown basketball coach John Thompson, produced, written and directed by filmmaker Spike Lee; an interview with Seattle Seahawks Brian Blades, charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of his cousin; and a report on "runners" who funnel money from sports agents to college athletes. Also: a look at the year's most memorable sports moments.

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Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (1995)