Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
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.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Apr 02, 1995
- Popularity: 64.1809
- 3 votes
- Networks
- (US)
- Production
HBO Sports (US)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
29 seaons till Dec 19, 2023
Last episode: December 2023
Seasons & episodes
Total 29 seasons, 320 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Episode 1 - The Uncivil War; Rodman; The American Singapore60 min
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.
Episode 2Episode 2 - Nails; Agents of Fortune; Playing with Pain60 min
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.
Episode 3Episode 3 - Broken Promises; The Cowboy; Nike World60 min
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.
Episode 4Episode 4 - Coach; The Longest Season; The Money Trail60 min
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.
