The movie database tmdb is a popular, user editable database for movies and tv shows. Apr, 2017 the new season includes the debut of several game and competition shows, including reboots of classics the gong show june 22nd and battle of the network stars june 29th. It kicked off back in 1976 and had 20 episodes before it last aired regularly in 1988. Filmed at pepperdine university,the battle of the network stars appeared on abc biannually from 19761985. Jun 27, 2017 abcs new version of battle of the network stars has one thing the original didnt. Jun 29, 2017 the premiere of the new battle of the network stars is the latest iteration of the televised competition program that pits celebrities against each other in a variety of outdoor sporting events. Its been a minute since battle of the network stars was on our small screens. Melissa sue anderson battle of the network stars 1976 by rudolfo4711. Abcs new version of battle of the network stars has one thing the original didnt. The premiere of the new battle of the network stars is the latest.
Battle of the network stars aired order all seasons. Battle of the network stars december 1982 hosts howard cosell, debbie allen abc team william shatner captain, stephen collins, helen hunt. Lynda carter was born on july 24, 1951 in phoenix, arizona, usa as linda jean cordova carter. Abcs revival of battle of the network stars announced its 100 competitors, and said the revival of the 1976 to 1988 show will be a nostalgic throwback to the original series, where tv. She has been married to robert altman since january 29, 1984. Battle of the network stars channels original series. Teams captained by john james abc, william devane cbs and flip. With howard cosell, billy crystal, willie aames, kristy mcnichol. Lynda carter, gabe kaplan, and penny marshall 1976. Watch the official battle of the network stars online at. In the days of just the big three, each network was represented by eight or nine of its stars from various series, and one. Farrah fawcett on battle of the network stars 1976 by snfever77.
An attempt was made by nbc to revive the series in 2003, sans howard cosell and featuring stars who only appeared on the host network, but the original charm of the show couldnt be recaptured. Battle of the network stars is the name of nineteen u. This isnt a tv crossover cooked up in a fever dream, instead, it is a very real biannual series that ran for 19 seasons from 1976 to 1988. Robert conrad, gil gerard, melissa gilbert, erin gray, karen grassle, sarah purcell, greg evigan, randi oakes, and patrick wayne in battle of the network stars 1976. Popular videos battle of the network stars youtube. Teams captained by william shatner abc, william devane cbs and mark har. Battle of the network stars was a series of competitions where television stars from abc, cbs, and nbc would compete in various sporting events. There was a reboot in 2003 and some oneoffs here and there, but now, 14 years later, its back for a full. With howard cosell, gabe kaplan, darleen carr, lynda carter. The first battle was broadcast on abc starting in november 1976, with. A total of 19 of these competitions were held between 1976 and 1988, all of.
In 20, the show appeared in tv guides list of the 60 greatest game shows ever. For anyone interested, espn classic now shows old episodes of battle of the network stars on monday nights. Oct 07, 2012 if youve ever watched battle of the network stars, here is the place to share your memories. Battle of the network stars pits celebrities from the three major networks, abc, nbc, and cbs against each other in team events. Battle of the network stars cast of 100 classic and current. Hosted by howard cosell, scott baio, and debby boone. Lynda carter battle of the network stars part 1 youtube. Today, the network announced the huge cast for their upcoming revival of battle of the network stars. Battle of the network stars viii 1980 gil gerard, gregory harrison, robert hays, joyce dewitt, howard cosell, scott baio, grant goodeve, kent mccord, caroline mcwilliams, joan prather, cathy lee crosby, jonelle allen, catherine bach, sherman hemsley, gary sandy, charlene tilton, joan van ark, chad everett, karen grassle, pamela hensley. If youve ever watched battle of the network stars, here is the place to share your memories. Im still hoping to see the episode i think it was may of 1985 where they were interviewing lorenzo lamas and you could see his bush peeking out at the top of his.
Jul 15, 2017 battle of the network stars 15 december 1983 hosts howard cosell, robert conrad, donna mills abc team william shatner captain, shari belafonte. A brief history of battle of the network stars mental floss. Sep 11, 2017 this 7th episode of the battle of the network stars features willie aames, valerie bertinelli, melissa gilbert, kristy mcnichol, ed asner, robert conrad, dick van patten, greg evigan, greg. Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks abc, nbc and cbs battle each other in a variety of games including the tugowar and the obstacle course. Battle of the network stars channels original series usa today. Battle of the network stars 15 december 1983 hosts howard cosell, robert conrad, donna mills abc team william shatner captain, shari belafonte. May 31, 2017 the 70s and 80s television popculture classic, battle of the network stars which premiered from abc sports in 1976 and continued for years, will be revived when it returns to. Battle of the network stars was sort of a spinoff, if you can call it that, of the superstars. With howard cosell, scott baio, debby boone, john james.
Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks abc, nbc and cbs battle each other in a variety of games including the tugowar and the. Battle of the network starsnovember, 1976 game shows. Tune in tonight for the premiere of battle of the network stars. This 7th episode of the battle of the network stars features willie aames, valerie bertinelli, melissa gilbert, kristy mcnichol, ed asner, robert conrad, dick van patten, greg evigan, greg. A reboot of the 1970s and 80s competition series, the battle of the network stars tv show pits teams of celebrities against each other in various athletic competitions. Television special from 1976 battle of the network stars. The events include relay races in swimming and track, a closest to. A classic back in the day where stars from the three major networks cbs, abc, nbc would. Battle of the network stars 1 1976 rare movie collector. Jun 12, 2017 the stars are shining bright over at abc. Get exclusive videos, blogs, photos, cast bios, free episodes. The opening episode features tv sitcom stars perfect strangers. The classic battle of the network stars is back, and your tv favorites are ready to wage waron each other.
Twenty performers who participated in the specials that ran from 1976 to 1988 are among the 100. Find out how battle of the network stars stacks up against other abc tv shows. Jun, 2017 abcs revival of battle of the network stars announced its 100 competitors, and said the revival of the 1976 to 1988 show will be a nostalgic throwback to the original series, where tv. Battle of the network stars tv show on abc cancelled or. She is an actress, known for wonder woman 1975, sky high 2005 and the dukes of hazzard 2005. Bob conrad goes apesht over a technical call and has it out for poor old mr. Battle of the network stars sitcoms online message boards. It was a competition that we did for abc that pitted. Howard cosell hosted this early version of a reality show. Richard dean anderson takes part in the battle of the network stars sports event. Battle of the network stars tv series 19761988 the movie. The first season of battle of the network stars averaged a 0. Sep 26, 2006 35 videos play all battle of the network starts dunk tank jack smith sexy mary ann momentsgilligans islandmary ann summers dawn wells duration.
The popular specials ran on abc from 1976 to 1988 and featured abc, nbc and. Which is good, because most of the clips have been pulled from youtube. 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. This is vintage 70s tv at its best, you know when there was. Season 1 1976 jun 17, 2019 a sports team that includes wonder woman and one of charlies angels sounds like a winning formula. The new season includes the debut of several game and competition shows, including reboots of classics the gong show june 22nd and battle of the network stars june 29th. Battle of the network stars debuted on abc in 1976 pitting actors from the three major tv networks in events including volleyball, tugofwar, and a. Battle of the network stars xvi 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. If youve never seen this show or even if you have, what current tv stars would you like to see. Battle of the network stars, the gong show, boy band. Battle of the network stars game shows wiki fandom. A total of nineteen of these competitions were held, all of which were aired by abc. In 2003, nbc attempted to revive battle of the network stars with a twohour special in 2005, bravo premiered a revived version of the show named. In 2003, nbc attempted to revive battle of the network stars with a twohour special.
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