ABC · Ended

Battle of the Network Stars

1976 · Rated 7.2/10

Last aired: S1 E19, Special #19 · 1988-12-10

Battle of the Network Stars was a series of competitions where television stars from ABC, CBS, and NBC would compete in various sporting events. A total of nineteen of these competitions were held, all of which were aired by ABC. The show aired sporadically airing between 1 and 2 specials a year with a total of 19 episodes from 13 November 1976 to 10 December 1988.

Cast

Howard Cosell Host

Caitlyn Jenner Co-Host (as Bruce Jenner)

John Madden Commissioner

Shari Belafonte Co-Host

Scott Baio Co-Host

Debby Boone Co-Host

Marcus Allen Football Commissioner

Robert Conrad Co-Host

Donna Mills Co-Host

Morgan Fairchild Co-Host

Rona Barrett Co-Host

Reggie Jackson Co-Host

Cathy Rigby Co-Host

Joyce Brothers Co-Host

O.J. Simpson Co-Host

Rafer Johnson Commissioner

Telly Savalas Co-Host

Suzanne Somers Co-Host

Frank Gifford Co-Host

Sparky Anderson Commissioner

Randi Oakes Co-Host

Gerry Cooney Commissioner

Debbie Allen Co-Host

George Brett Commissioner

Season 1

E1 Special #1 1976-11-13 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including the tug-o-war and the obstacle course.

E2 Special #2 1977-02-28 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including the tug-o-war and the obstacle course.

E3 Special #3 1977-11-04 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including the tug-o-war and the obstacle course.

E4 Special #4 1978-05-07 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including the tug-o-war and the obstacle course.

E5 Special #5 1978-11-18 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including the tug-o-war and the obstacle course.

E6 Special #6 1979-05-07 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including: Swimming Relay, Kayak Relay, 3-on-3 Football, Baseball Dunk, Obstacle Course, Running Relay and Tug-of-War at the sports facilities of Pepperdine University near Malibu, California.

E7 Special #7 1979-11-02 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including: Swimming Relay, Kayak Relay, 3-on-3 Football, Baseball Dunk, Obstacle Course, Running Relay and Tug-of-War at the sports facilities of Pepperdine University near Malibu, California.

E8 Special #8 1980-05-04 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including: Swimming Relay, Kayak Relay, 3-on-3 Football, Baseball Dunk, Obstacle Course, Tandem Bike Relay, Running Relay and Tug-of-War at the sports facilities of Pepperdine University near Malibu, California.

E9 Special #9 1980-12-05 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including: Swimming Relay, Kayak Relay, 3-on-3 Football, Baseball Dunk, Obstacle Course, Tandem Bike Relay, Running Relay and Tug-of-War at the sports facilities of Pepperdine University near Malibu, California.

E10 Special #10 1981-05-08 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including: Swimming Relay, Kayak Relay, 3-on-3 Football, Baseball Dunk, Obstacle Course, Tandem Bike Relay, Running Relay and Tug-of-War at the sports facilities of Pepperdine University near Malibu, California.

E11 Special #11 1981-11-20 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including: Swimming Relay, Kayak Relay, 3-on-3 Football, Baseball Dunk, Obstacle Course, Tandem Bike Relay, Running Relay and Tug-of-War at the sports facilities of Pepperdine University near Malibu, California.

E12 Special #12 1982-05-07 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including: Swimming Relay, Kayak Relay, 3-on-3 Football, Baseball Dunk, Obstacle Course, Tandem Bike Relay, Running Relay and Tug-of-War at the sports facilities of Pepperdine University near Malibu, California.

E13 Special #13 1982-10-01 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including: Swimming Relay, Kayak Relay, 3-on-3 Football, Baseball Dunk, Obstacle Course, Tandem Bike Relay, Running Relay and Tug-of-War at the sports facilities of Pepperdine University near Malibu, California.

E14 Special #14 1983-05-04 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including: Swimming Relay, Kayak Relay, 3-on-3 Football, Baseball Dunk, Obstacle Course, Tandem Bike Relay, Running Relay and Tug-of-War at the sports facilities of Pepperdine University near Malibu, California.

E15 Special #15 1983-11-03 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including: Swimming Relay, Kayak Relay, 3-on-3 Football, Baseball Dunk, Obstacle Course, Tandem Bike Relay, Running Relay and Tug-of-War at the sports facilities of Pepperdine University near Malibu, California.

E16 Special #16 1984-05-03 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including: Swimming Relay, Kayak Relay, 3-on-3 Football, Baseball Dunk, Obstacle Course, Tandem Bike Relay, Running Relay and Tug-of-War at the sports facilities of Pepperdine University near Malibu, California.

E17 Special #17 1984-12-20 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including: Swimming Relay, Kayak Relay, 3-on-3 Football, Baseball Dunk, Obstacle Course, Tandem Bike Relay, Running Relay and Tug-of-War at the sports facilities of Pepperdine University near Malibu, California.

E18 Special #18 1985-05-23 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including: Swimming Relay, Running Relay, Beach (Kayak) Relay, Mexican Fishing Boat Race, Tennis, Volleyball, Obstacle Course, Tug-of-War in Ixtapa, Mexico.

E19 Special #19 1988-12-10 · 120 min Television stars are the contestants as the three major networks ABC, NBC and CBS battle each other in a variety of games including: Kayak Relay, Swimming Relay, Baseball Dunk, Obstacle Course, Running Relay, Tandem Bike Race, Tug-of-War at the sports facilities of Pepperdine University near Malibu, California.

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