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1972-09-30, WRGB, 215 min.
- Al Kaline
- Joe Garagiola
- Dick Williams
- Bob Prince
- Arthur Godfrey
- Jimmy Piersall
- Sparky Anderson
- Willie Horton
- Brooks Robinson
- Curt Gowdy
- Tony Kubek
- Roberto Clemente
- David Frye
- George Blanda
- Duke Sims
- George Scott
- Joe Coleman
- Ken Brett
- Skip Lockwood
- Norm Cash
- Al Michaels
- Ted Williams
- Ron Theobald
- Ellie Rodriguez
- Dave May
- John Briggs
- Frank Linzy
- Joe Lahoud
- Mike Ferraro
- Rick Auerbach
- Jim Colborn
- Tommie Reynolds
- Syd O'Brien
- Earl Stephenson
- Brock Davis
- Ken Sanders
- Ollie Brown
- Dick McAuliffe
- Tony Taylor
- Mickey Stanley
- Jim Northup
- Aurelio Rodriguez
- Ed Brinkman
- Gates Brown
- Chuck Seelbach
- Bill Verdon
Al Kaline leads a 16-hit Detroit Tiger attack with four hits and an eighth inning home run as the American League Western Division champion Detroit Tigers pummel the Milwaukee Brewers 13-4 at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Joe Coleman wins his 19th game of the year and George Scott connects for his 20th homer of the year in the sixth inning for the Brewers. Prior to the game the final pre-game show, "BASEBALL TODAY" with Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek discuss the end of season teams in contention of getting into the playoffs. Interviews include Jimmy Piersall talking with Dick Williams, Bob Prince talking with Bill Verdon, Sparking Anderson speaking with Al Michaels. Following the game on BASEBALL TODAY: A PLAYOFF PREVIEW Tony Kubek interviews Al Kaline and Duke Sims, who also homered in the eighth inning. Announcers are Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek. Final NBC Game of the Week broadcast for 1972. NOTE: During the game announcements by Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek discussing yesterday's what seemed like a hit taken away from Roberto Clemente and later in the broadcast flashing the news on Roberto Clemente's 3000th hit today. Also commentary about the retirement of Ted Williams as manager of the Texas Rangers. *OCCASIONAL NBC TV Broadcast reception at times. Seconds gap in continuity from track 1 at 3 hours 07 minutes in broadcast to second track which lasts for 28 minutes. COMMERCIALS include: Armstrong Carpets, Mohawk National Bank, Tapp Furniture, Promo for film "Cactus Flower," Promo for TV's "Wonderful World of Disney," Anacin, Perpetration H, Bell Systems, Sears Car Batteries, Major League Baseball, 1973 Plymouth Satellite Automobiles with Spokesman, Arthur Godfrey, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Vitalis, David Frye for Copy Machines, Gillette Track Two Blades, Right Guard Deodorant, Gillette Foamy Face Saver Cream, Schlitz Beer, Chrysler Electronic Systems, Aqua Velva, Williams Electric Shaver, El Producto Cigars, Dodge Dart Sport Convertible, J.C. Penny, Shell Super Regular Gasoline, Joe Garagiola for Dodge Charger, Alka Seltzer ("I can't believe I ate that whole thing"), Gillette Double Edge Blades Platinum Plus, Florsheim Boots, Dodge Plug Cam Suspension, Guinness Beer, Atlas Tires, Brooks Robinson for Anti Drug Use, Promo for film "The Beguiled," George Blanda for Dodge. NOTE: Even the magnificent BASEBALL REFERENCE website guide gets the facts wrong on occasion. The game is not 2 hours and 51 minutes long but actually lasts 3 hours & 25 seconds.1972-10-14, WRGB, 138 min.
Gene Tenace is the hitting star of the game, driving in all three runs with a pair of home runs off of Reds starter Gary Nolan to lead the Oakland A's to a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds in game 1 of the 1972 World Series at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati. Ken Holtzman, with relief help from Rollie Fingers and Vida Blue, is the winning pitcher while Gary Nolan absorbs the loss for the Reds. Includes pre-game show with Joe Garagiola. Announcers are Curt Gowdy and Al Michaels.1972-10-15, WRGB, 138 min.
- Joe Garagiola
- Jackie Robinson
- Joe Black
- Pee Wee Reese
- Curt Gowdy
- Dick Schapp
- Al Michaels
- Pat Hernan
- Ross Grimsley
- Jim Hunter
- Larry Doby
The Oakland A's make it two in a row over the Cincinnati Reds by winning game 2 of the 1972 World Series 2-1 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati. Jim "Catfish" Hunter defeats Ross Grimsley as the A's take a 2-0 series lead. Includes pre-game show with Joe Garagiola. Prior to the game there is a special ceremony. Jackie Robinson is honored and throws out the first pitch. Many of his family, teammates and friends join Jackie on the field. Robinson speaks to the country for 65 seconds proclaiming that he would love to see one day a black manager in the major leagues. Robinson would pass away nine days later, October 24, 1972, at the age of 53. Announcers are Curt Gowdy and Al Michaels. Includes post-game show and football scoreboard with Pat Hearn and Dick Schapp.
1972-10-15, WRGB, 146 min.
- Joe Garagiola
- Red Barber
- Jackie Robinson
- Rachel Robinson
- Joe Black
- Pee Wee Reese
- Curt Gowdy
- David Robinson
- Dick Schapp
- Al Michaels
- Ross Grimsley
- Jim Hunter
- Larry Doby
- Pat Hearn
The Oakland A's make it two in a row over the Cincinnati Reds by winning game 2 of the 1972 World Series 2-1 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati. Jim "Catfish" Hunter defeats Ross Grimsley as the A's take a 2-0 series lead. Includes pre-game show with Joe Garagiola. Prior to the game there is a special ceremony, with Red Barber at the microphone. Jackie Robinson is honored and throws out the first pitch. Many of his family, teammates and friends join Jackie on the field. Robinson speaks to the country for 65 seconds proclaiming that he would love to see one day a black manager in the major leagues. Robinson would pass away nine days later, October 24, 1972, at the age of 53. Announcers are Curt Gowdy and Al Michaels. Includes post-game show and football scoreboard with Pat Hearn and Dick Schapp.
1977-02-05, ABC, 90 min.
Premiere January 6th, 1962. The Pro Bowlers Tour was a weekly bowling show seen Saturday afternoons on ABC. Chris Schenkel hosted the show since its inception on January 6th, 1962. He was assisted by Jack Buck (1962-1964), Billy Welu (1964-1974) and Nelson Burton Jr. starting in 1975. Steve Neff defeated Cliff McNealy 212-190 in the final match to win the $14,000 first prize in the $100,000 Rolaids Open at the Dick Weber Lanes in Florissant, Missouri. Al Michaels subbing for Chris Schenkel calls the matches.
1978-09-15, ABC, min.
- Muhammad Ali
- Howard Cosell
- Jerry Quarry
- Chris Schenkel
- Keith Jackson
- Leon Spinks
- Jim Lampley
- Al Michaels
- Al Trautwig
- Alex Wallau
- Don Chevrier
- Dan Dierdorf
Former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali meets Leon Spinks for the second time in his career at the New Orleans Superdome. Ali, who lost his title to Spinks on February 15th, 1978, came back in this fight to regain the heavyweight championship for the third time in his career, via a unanimous decision. He became the first boxer to win the heavyweight title three times. Ali retired after this fight only to come out of retirement for a brief comeback two years later.1979-10-16, ABC, min.
Game 6 of the 1979 World Series. Pittsburgh wins 4-0. End only.