Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

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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.

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Episodes & Seasons

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Season 1

4 Episodes

EP 01

EP 1

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

1995-04-02

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

Aired 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.

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EP 02

EP 2

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

1995-07-30

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

Aired 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.

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EP 03

EP 3

03.Episode 3 - Broken Promises; The Cowboy; Nike World

1995-10-31

03.Episode 3 - Broken Promises; The Cowboy; Nike World

Aired 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.

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EP 4

04.Episode 4 - Coach; The Longest Season; The Money Trail

1995-12-26

04.Episode 4 - Coach; The Longest Season; The Money Trail

Aired 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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