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Season 5

Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel — Season 5

Jan 25, 1999
  • Episode 22

    1. Episode 22

    Jan 25, 1999

    No overview yet.

    1h
  • Episode 23

    2. Episode 23

    Feb 25, 1999

    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.

    1h
  • Episode 24

    3. Episode 24

    Mar 22, 1999

    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.

    1h
  • Episode 25

    4. Episode 25

    Apr 20, 1999

    Included: a report on counterfeit golf equipment; an interview with NBA rookie Jason Williams; a look at the lack of racial diversity in NASCAR.

    1h
  • Episode 26

    5. Episode 26

    May 25, 1999

    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.

    1h
  • Episode 27

    6. Episode 27

    Jun 22, 1999

    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.

    1h
  • Episode 28

    7. Episode 28

    Jul 26, 1999

    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.

    1h
  • Episode 29

    8. Episode 29

    Aug 23, 1999

    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.

    1h
  • Episode 30

    9. Episode 30

    Sep 13, 1999

    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.

    1h
  • Episode 31

    10. Episode 31

    Oct 12, 1999

    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.

    1h
  • Episode 32

    11. Episode 32

    Nov 16, 1999

    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.

    1h
  • Episode 33

    12. Episode 33

    Dec 14, 1999

    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.

    1h