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29 records found for Jim McKay
1957-10-17, CBS, 21 min.
- Walter Cronkite
- George Jessel
- Garry Moore
- Jim McKay
- Ginger Rogers
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Hubert Humphrey
- Arthur Fiedler
- Charles Boyer
- Boston Pops Orchestra
- Elsa Maxwell
- Mike Todd
- Hedda Hooper
- Sir Cedrick Hardwicke
Film producer Mike Todd and his wife, Elizabeth Taylor, on the first anniversary of Todd's film, "Around The World In Eighty Days," invited 18,000 of their close friends to a Madison Square Garden extravaganza. Personalities on hand include George Jessel, Elizabeth Taylor (Mike Todd's wife), Elsa Maxwell, Walter Cronkite, Senator Hubert Humphrey, Hedda Hooper, Charles Boyer, Ginger Rogers, Joe E. Lewis, Bill Leon. and Garry Moore. It was estimated that a crowd of 18,000 filled the arena to witness the event. Jim McKay is the host. NOTE: Mike Todd conned the CBS program PLAYHOUSE 90 into covering the spectacle, live. But when the crowd got out of control, a bland publicity stunt turned into a giant food fight. News Anchor Walter Cronkite covers the event. NOTE: Five months later, on March 22, 1958, Mike Todd died in an airplane crash.
#19110: 1964 OLYMPIC GAMES TRIALS
Order1964-07-04, ABC, 55 min.
- Jim McKay
- Bill Flemming
- Dick Bank
- Bob Mathias
- Chris Schenkle
- Gerry Lindgren
- Jim Beaty
- Bob Schul
- Charlie Greene
- Trent Jackson
- Dallas Long
- Dave Davis
- Randy Matson
- Jay Luck
- Robert Riger
- Gayle Hopkins
- Ralph Boston
- Frank Covelli
- Ed Red
- Jim Stevenson
Highlights of the second day of the Olympic Track and Field Trials, taped this afternoon at Downing Stadium on Randall's Island in New York City. Today's events are part of the first elimination meet held to choose the US Olympic track and field squad for the summer games in Tokyo. Hosting this 90-minute Prime Time Special ABC Exclusive TV broadcast are Jim McKay, Bob Mathias and Bill Flemming. Jim McKay, Bob Mathias, Bill Flemming and Dick Bank conduct the interviews. Highlighted is the 100-meter dash (leader Charlie Greene goes down on the track with injury). Trent Jackson winner. The shot put is highlighted with Dallas Long, Dave Davis, Randy Matson. The 400 intermediate hurdle is covered with interview winner, Jay Luck. Illustrator, Photographer Robert Riger describes his illustrations of the trial events. Discussion of why today’s athletes have achieved so many new world records. The broad jump trials are covered. Gayle Hopkins competes. Winner Ralph Boston (27.5 feet) is interviewed. The javelin throw is profiled with Frank Covelli, Ed Red, and Jim Stevenson who surprisingly wins this competition. He is interviewed. Jim McKay, Bill Flemming cover the 5000 meter run with competitors Bob Schul, Bill Dellinger, Jim Beaty and Gerry Lindgren among the pack. Jim McKay gives wrap up of all winners and signs off. NOTE: Includes numerous commercials, and one with Chris Schenkle
#19086: ABC'S WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS
Order1966-00-00, ABC, min.
April 29th, 1961-January 3rd, 1998 (ABC) A thirty-year fixture late Saturday afternoons on ABC, "ABC's Wide World Of Sports" was the brainchild of ABC sports director Roone Arledge. The show was known to cover almost any type of sport, portraying "The Thrill Of Victory and The Agony Of Defeat." Jim McKay hosted the program from its onset and served as anchor for many years. Principal commentators over the years included Howard Cosell, Frank Gifford, Chris Schenkel, Keith Jackson, Bud Palmer, Bill Fleming, Bob Beattie, and Warner Wolf. The show's final broadcast aired on January 3rd, 1998. On today's episode: NYAC IN New York, track and field games 1966. Includes commercials.
1968-02-06, ABC, min.
Live opening and closing coverage of the 1968 Winter Olympics Games from Grenoble, France. Coverage begins on February 6th, 1968 and includes February 7th, 11th, 13th, 14th, and concludes on February 18th, 1968. Hosted by Jim McKay and Chris Schenkel.
1968-10-12, ABC, min.
The 1968 Summer Olhmpics were held from October 12th-October 27th, in Mexico City, Mexico. They were the first Olympic games staged in Latin America and the first Olympic games to be held in a Spanish-speaking nation. Much controversy surrounded the games after Athletes John Carlos and Tommie Smith both raised their fists on the podium in a black power salute after receiving their bronze and gold medals respectively.
1969-12-27, WABC, 72 min.
More than 100 of the decade's most exciting sports moments are relived. Hosted by Jim McKay, with additional commentary from Howard Cosell.#17049: SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES
Order1972-08-30, ABC, min.
Live coverage of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.
#17050: SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES
Order1972-08-31, ABC, min.
Continuing live coverage of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany.
#17055: SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES, THE
Order1972-09-03, ABC, min.
Live coverage of the 1972 Summer Olympic games.
#17057: SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES, THE
Order1972-09-04, , min.
The 1972 Summer Olympic games.
#17062: SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES, THE
Order1972-09-06, ABC, min.
#17072: SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES
Order1972-09-11, ABC, min.
The 1972 Summer Olympic Games conclude. Includes the closing ceremonies.
1976-01-05, ABC, 60 min.
A preview of the 1976 Winter Olympic games to be held in Innsbruck Austria. Jim McKay is the host.
1976-02-14, ABC, min.
Jim McKay is the host for the X11 Winter Olympic Games from Innsbruck, Austria.
#9888: "WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS.'
Order1976-02-28, ABC, 90 min.
The 1976 Flamingo Stakes horse race is featured. Honest Pleasure was the winner.
#9891: "WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS."
Order1976-04-04, ABC, 90 min.
A tribute to Yankee Stadium is featured.
1976-05-01, ABC, 120 min.
The 102nd running of the Kentucky Derby is telecast live from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Bold Forbes is the winner of the first leg of thoroughbred racing's triple crown. Hosted by Jim McKay and Chris Schenkel
#9892: "WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS."
Order1976-05-01, ABC, 45 min.
The 1976 Sprint car race and World High Diving championships are featured. This program is a 45-minute excerpt. Host: Jim McKay.
#9893: "WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS."
Order1976-07-03, ABC, 90 min.
The United States Olympic Track and Field trials from Eugene, Oregon. Host: Jim McKay.
1976-07-17, ABC, 210 min.
Live coverage of opening ceremonies of the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada. Host: Jim McKay
1976-07-20, ABC, 180 min.
Live coverage of the XXI Summer Olympic Games from Montreal, Canada. Jim McKay reports.
#9038: OLYMPIC WRAP-UP, THE
Order1976-07-27, ABC, 15 min.
A wrap-up and review of the XXI Summer Olympic Games from Montreal, Canada. Jim McKay is the host.
#9039: OLYMPIC WRAP-UP, THE
Order1976-07-28, ABC, 15 min.
a wrap-up and review of the XXI Summer Olympic Games from Montreal, Canada. Hosted by Jim McKay.
#9040: OLYMPIC GAMES, THE
Order1976-07-29, ABC, 60 min.
Live coverage of the XXI Summer Olympic Games from Montreal, Canada. Hosted by Jim McKay.
#9041: OLYMPIC GAMES COVERAGE
Order1976-07-31, ABC, 300 min.
Live coverage of the XXI Summer Olympic Games, from Montreal, Canada. Hosted by Jim McKay.
1976-08-01, ABC, 155 min.
Live coverage of the closing ceremonies of the XXI Summer Olympic Games from Montreal, Canada. Jim McKay is the host.
#5214: DOROTHY HAMILL
Order1976-11-17, WABC, 52 min.
Dorothy Hamill hosts a special hour of sensational skating and music.1977-05-07, ABC, 120 min.
The 103rd running of the Kentucky Derby is telecast live from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Seattle Slew captures the Derby on his way to winning horse racing's triple crown in 1977. Jim McKay is host.
#9173: PREAKNESS STAKES, THE
Order1977-05-21, ABC, 60 min.
The 102nd running of the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel in horse racing's triple crown is broadcast from Pimlico Racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland. Seattle Slew was the winner on his way to winning the triple crown. Ridden by Jean Cruget, Seattle Slew scored a 1 1/2 length victory over runner-up Iron Constitution. Howard Cosell, Jim McKay, and Eddie Arcaro report.