Sports Challenge
Sports Challenge was a sports-centered game show that aired in weekly syndication from 1971 to 1979, with a separate version that aired briefly on CBS weekends from May 20 to September 9, 1973. Dick Enberg was host. Johnny Gilbert, Art James, and John Harlan announced. The show was taped at the KTLA/Golden West studios in Los Angeles, with the exception of some shows taped at Metromedia Square. The show's theme throughout its run was an instrumental version of The Beatles' "Get Back" by Pat Williams, from his Verve Records album "Heavy Vibrations"; a different theme was briefly used for the 1977–1978 season, but the original theme replaced it for the show's final season.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Brooklyn Dodgers vs. New York Yankees
TBA30mThe Yankees were notorious for belittling the Brooklyn Dodgers in October. This debut episode of Sports Challenge was no different. Brooklyn alumnus Don Drysdale brought the defe...
- Ep 2
2.New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Lakers
TBA30mThe Lakers had yet to win an NBA Championship at this time. But on Sports Challenge, they began a dynasty. In only the series' second show, the Purple and Gold began their streak o...
- Ep 3
3.Los Angeles Lakers vs. Champions of Boxing
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4.Los Angeles Lakers vs. NFL's Greatest Runners
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5.Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Francisco 49ers
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6.Los Angeles Lakers vs. Cincinnati Reds
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7.All-Time Great Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Indians
TBA30mInstead of Rose, Bench and Tolan, the birthplace of professional baseball sends three Cincinnati legends to defend the Reds' Sports Challenge crown. They walk all over the Clevela...
- Ep 8
8.All-Time Great Cincinnati Reds vs. NFL Quarterbacks
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9.NFL Quarterbacks vs. Chicago Cubs
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10.NFL Quarterbacks vs. California Angels
TBA30mThe California Angels make their first of many appearances on Sports Challenge. Immediately, the likes of Jim Fregosi and Andy Messerschmidt display the form that their successors...
- Ep 11
11.California Angels vs. Boston Celtics
TBA30mOne of the other all-time Sports Challenge favorites, the Boston Celtics, appears for the first time. And yes, Red Auerbach is going to light his cigar. There would be more to co...
12.Boston Celtics vs. Washington Senators
TBA30mDuring their dismal last season of existence, the Washington Senators (A.L.) baseball team makes its only Sports Challenge appearance. Most of the time, manager Ted Williams speak...
- Ep 13
13.Boston Celtics vs. Green Bay Packers
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14.Boston Celtics vs. Washington Redskins
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15.Boston Celtics vs. 1951 New York Baseball Giants
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16.Boston Celtics vs. NFL Hall of Famers
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17.NFL Hall of Famers vs. Baltimore Orioles
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18.Detroit Tigers' Pitchers vs. NBA Hall of Famers
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19.NBA Hall of Famers vs. N.Y. Yankees' World Series Heroes
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20.NBA Hall of Famers vs. N.Y. Football Giants
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21.N.Y. Football Giants vs. Chicago Blackhawks
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22.N.Y. Football Giants vs. Los Angeles Rams
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