Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (1995)
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
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)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1 - The Uncivil War; Rodman; The American Singapore
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.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2 - Nails; Agents of Fortune; Playing with Pain
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.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3 - Broken Promises; The Cowboy; Nike World
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.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4 - Coach; The Longest Season; The Money Trail
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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