Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel - Season 1

First aired: 4/2/1995 4 episodes

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Episodes

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

Aired: 4/2/1995

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.

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

Aired: 7/30/1995

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.

3. Episode 3 - Broken Promises; The Cowboy; Nike World

Aired: 10/31/1995

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.

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

Aired: 12/26/1995

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.