Bryant Gumbel
Himself - Host
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (1995)
Season 5
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.
Released April 3, 1995
Episode 60 min
10+
Genres: News, Sport, Talk Show
Keywords: tmdb.sports, imdb.actor-name-in-title, imdb.five-word-title, imdb.football, imdb.analysis, imdb.analyst, imdb.non-fiction + 4 more, tmdb.magazine-show, imdb.basketball, imdb.reporter, imdb.interview
Production Companies: HBO Sports
Network: HBO
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S5E1 - Episode 22
Jan. 25, 1999, midnight
S5E2 - Episode 23
Included: the rivalry between the Fox network and Disney (owners of ABC and ESPN) in sports television; the recent Olympics scandal; the new NBA labor agreement; and Kentucky Wildcats coach Tubby Smith.
Feb. 25, 1999, midnight
S5E3 - Episode 24
A look at the UCLA-Houston basketball clash at the Astrodome in January 1968 that thrust the sport into the national spotlight. Also: a profile of Dick Vitale; and Major League Baseball's economic structure. Correspondents include James Brown and Larry Merchant.
March 22, 1999, midnight
S5E4 - Episode 25
Included: a report on counterfeit golf equipment; an interview with NBA rookie Jason Williams; a look at the lack of racial diversity in NASCAR.
April 20, 1999, midnight
S5E5 - Episode 26
Included: a report on NHL "goons"; a look at sports-induced riots; and a profile of pro boxer Elvir Muriqi, whose father and sister are in the Kosovo Liberation Army. Reporters include Armen Keteyian and Jim Lampley.
May 25, 1999, midnight
S5E6 - Episode 27
Included: an interview with John McEnroe; a report on Major League umpires; a look at sexual harassment in women's sports; and a profile of tennis's Venus and Serena Williams. Jim Lampley and Frank Deford report.
June 22, 1999, midnight
S5E7 - Episode 28
Included: a profile of sports agent Tank Black; a look at the academic scandal affecting the Minnesota men's basketball team; and profiles of baseball's Derek Jeter and track and field's Marion Jones. Bryan Burwell and Armen Keteyian report.
July 26, 1999, midnight
S5E8 - Episode 29
Included: profiles of football coaches Jimmy Johnson and Lou Holtz; a look at the muscle-building supplement androstenedione; and a report on coach George Scholz's racial discrimination suit against the Orlando Magic. Correspondents include Frank Deford and Sonja Stetoe.
Aug. 23, 1999, midnight
S5E9 - Episode 30
Included: a profile of Jets coach Bill Parcells, a look at baseball's committment to hiring minorities, Ronney Jenkins' departure from the BYU football team, and coaches accused of improper sexual conduct. Correspondents include Jim Lampley and Larry Merchant.
Sept. 13, 1999, midnight
S5E10 - Episode 31
Scheduled: Profiles of former Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain and San Antonio center Tim Duncan; a look at cockfighting; and a report on Title IX. Reporters include Larry Merchant and James Brown.
Oct. 12, 1999, midnight
S5E11 - Episode 32
Included: a look at the 1966 college-football classic between Notre Dame and Michigan State; a profile of the WNBA's Cynthia Cooper. Reporters include Jack Whitaker and Mary Carillo.
Nov. 16, 1999, midnight
S5E12 - Episode 33
Included: a profile of Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning; a look at concussions in the NFL; Lehigh University RB Ronald Jean; a report on collecting trading cards.
Dec. 14, 1999, midnight
Network: HBO
Episode Runtime: 60 min.
Season Runtime: 60 min.
Released: April 3, 1995
Last Air Date: Dec. 19, 2023, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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