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Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel

Season 1

1995 · 4 episodes

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

    1995-04-02 · 60m

    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.

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

    1995-07-30 · 60m

    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.

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

    1995-10-31 · 60m

    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.

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

    1995-12-26 · 60m

    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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