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#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.
#15214: ABC'S WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS
Order1966-08-06, ABC, 29 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: live coverage of the Muhammad Ali-Brian London heavyweight fight from London, England. Begins with the Frank Sinatra song, "How Long Will It Last?" Pre-fight interviews with Ali and London by Howard Cosell. Ali wins by third-round knockout and is interviewed in the ring by Cosell. Blow-by-blow of the fight via Mutual Radio with Les Keiter at ringside.
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.#17652: ABC'S WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS: GEORGE FOREMAN VS. KEN NORTON HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT
Order1974-03-31, ABC, min.
George Foreman defends his WBA, WBC, and Ring heavyweight championships with a second round knockout of Ken Norton in Caracus, Venezuela. This is a taped replay of the match which took place on March 26th, 1974.
#6001A: WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS
Order1975-03-30, ABC, 14 min.
A brief summation and review of the Muhammad Ali vs Chuck Wepner Heavyweight Championship fight held March 24, 1975. Howard Cosell discusses the controversial 9th round "knockdown" of Ali, with Muhammad in the ABC studio, which actually was achieved by Wepner stepping on Ali's foot as he was leaning backwards. Some very comedic verbal exchanges as well as a serious analysis of the fight by both Muhammad Ali and Howard Cosell.
1976-01-11, ABC, 90 min.
Wide World Of Sports covers the world heavyweight championship fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier (The Thriller in Manila) taped October 1st, 1975 in Manila. Ali came back from near exhaustion to win via a 14th round TKO. Howard Cosell reports from ringside.
#9887: "WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS."
Order1976-01-24, ABC, 90 min.
Former world heavyweight champion George Foreman meets Ron Lyle in a scheduled twelve round bout. Knocked down twice in the fourth round, Foreman came back to Knockout Lyle in the fifth round. It was Foreman's 38th career knockout. Howard Cosell and Ken Norton report from ringside.
#9889: "WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS."
Order1976-02-14, ABC, 90 min.
Howard Cosell talks with Muhammad Ali at his home in Deer Lake Pennslyvania.
#9890: "WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS."
Order1976-02-15, ABC, 90 min.
Part 2 of an interview with Muhammad Ali. Ali explains to Howard Cosell how he would have boxed all the previous heavyweight champions.
#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.
#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.