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Before ESPN, there was THIS — the show that made sports appointment television.

The Best of ABC's Wide World of Sports: The 60's (1990)

Retro goldWholesome chaosUnderdog energy

Overview

Documentary

ABC's Wide World of Sports first started spanning the globe in 1960, and a generation of sports fans and weekend TV viewers were hooked from the start. In this videocassette, featuring highlights of that first decade, Wide World captured the famous moments of competition all over the globe.

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Standout Aspects

Production

Pioneering live remote broadcasts from impossible locations.

Acting

Jim McKay's voice IS the sound of sports television.

Best for:Rewatch: Nostalgia trip for boomers who remember Saturday afternoons.·Background: Perfect ambient sports history while you do literally anything else.·Family: Grandpa-approved content that won't scandalize anyone.
ReleasedJan 29, 1990
Runtime1h
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feelmedium
ABC Sports
CBS Fox Video

Top Cast

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

Self

Arnold Palmer

Arnold Palmer

Self

Robert F. Kennedy

Robert F. Kennedy

Self

Peggy Fleming

Peggy Fleming

Self

Willie Mays

Willie Mays

Self

Mickey Mantle

Mickey Mantle

Self

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Wide World of Sports invented the 'human interest' sports story — before this, you just got scores and stats.

Trivia

The famous 'agony of defeat' ski jumper, Vinko Bogataj, crashed that jump in 1970 but became immortal in the opening montage for decades.

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