Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel: Season 1

4 episodes Premiered Apr 2, 1995 Updated Jul 24, 2026

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1 - The Uncivil War; Rodman; The American Singapore

Apr 2, 1995 · 60 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 memorabili

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Episode 2 - Nails; Agents of Fortune; Playing with Pain

Jul 30, 1995 · 60 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

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Episode 3 - Broken Promises; The Cowboy; Nike World

Oct 31, 1995 · 60 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 i

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Episode 4 - Coach; The Longest Season; The Money Trail

Dec 26, 1995 · 60 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 Se