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June 29 (2017-06-29) – September 7, 2017 (2017-09-07) Battle of the Network Stars is a series of competitions in which television stars from ABC, CBS and NBC would compete in various sporting events. A total of 19 of these competitions were held between 1976 and 1988, all of which were aired by ABC. In 2003, NBC attempted to revive Battle of ...
Battle of the Network Stars was a series of competitions where television stars from ABC, CBS, and NBC would compete in various sporting events. A total of nineteen of these competitions were held, all of which were aired by ABC.
Battle of the Network Stars Adrienne Barbeau Farrah Fawcett Gabe Kaplan Lynda Carter Robert Conrad Telly Savalas. From 1976 through 1988, TV fans would gather a couple of times a year to witness their favorite stars from the three biggest networks — ABC, CBS and NBC — do battle in a variety of sporting events and athletic competitions.
- O.J. Simpson, 1976.
- Kurt Russell, 1977. Getty Images.
- Billy Crystal, 1977. Getty Images.
- Suzanne Somers, 1977. Getty Images.
The 10-episode summer event will pit teams of current and classic TV stars from multiple eras and different genres against one another in a variety of athletic games. Viewers can look forward to seeing a fresh take at some of the classic show's sporting "events" like Tug o' War, the Obstacle Course and the Dunk Tank.
Great job by ESPN's editiors to pluck some of the great, silly, moments from this TV kitsch classic! And lesson learned: "Don't run your mouth at Gabe Kaplan!"
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Mar 24, 2023 · Video: Battle of the Network Stars with Robin Williams – 1978 Battle Of The Network Stars: An Incident. 7) The most famous incident in the history of the program probably occurred in the very first broadcast in 1976. CBS team captain Telly Savalas protested after the relay race that winner NBC had handed off the baton too soon at one point ...
