Battle of the Network Stars 1976
What is Battle of the Network Stars?
Battle of the Network Stars is a series of competitions that feature television stars from multiple networks. The events involve various sporting activities.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1976
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 19
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 13, 1976
- Last aired
- Dec 10, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 19 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Battle of the Network Stars is a series of competitions that feature television stars from multiple networks. The events involve various sporting activities. The competitions were aired by ABC. They were part of a larger series, with a total number of events unspecified. The show was broadcast by the same network that produced it. A total of nineteen of these competitions were held. The show is included in a list of the greatest game shows ever. The list was published by TV Guide in 2013. The series is known for its sporting events and competitive nature.
Should you watch it?
“TV icons battle each other in wacky sports challenges across nineteen ABC specials.”
- Features stars from ABC, CBS, and NBC competing
- Shows a variety of sporting events
- Listed among TV Guide's 60 greatest game shows
- 1976 production may feel dated to modern viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic television personalities competing in lighthearted athletic contests.
The series is comedic and family‑friendly with no explicit content.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 19 episodes
- E1 Special #1 Nov 13, 1976
- E2 Special #2 Feb 28, 1977
- E3 Special #3 Nov 4, 1977
- E4 Special #4 May 7, 1978
- E5 Special #5 Nov 18, 1978
- E6 Special #6 May 7, 1979
- E7 Special #7 Nov 2, 1979
- E8 Special #8 May 4, 1980
- E9 Special #9 Dec 5, 1980
- E10 Special #10 May 8, 1981
- E11 Special #11 Nov 20, 1981
- E12 Special #12 May 7, 1982
- E13 Special #13 Oct 1, 1982
- E14 Special #14 May 4, 1983
- E15 Special #15 Nov 3, 1983
- E16 Special #16 May 3, 1984
- E17 Special #17 Dec 20, 1984
- E18 Special #18 May 23, 1985
- E19 Special #19 Dec 10, 1988
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of Battle of the Network Stars?
Television stars from ABC, CBS, and NBC compete in various sporting events.
How many competitions were produced?
Nineteen competitions were held and aired by ABC.
When did the series originally air?
The show premiered in 1976.
Which networks' stars participated?
Stars from the three major U.S. networks—ABC, CBS, and NBC—took part.
Has the show received any notable recognition?
In 2013 it was included in TV Guide's list of the 60 greatest game shows ever.