Doug

Battle of the Network Stars!

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Doug Jean

This past Friday was the deadline to propose new sports to be included in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The Olympics received 26 proposals for new sports, including Chess, Bridge, Ultimate Frisbee, and Korfball. (It’s a real thing, Google it.)

But the one that intrigued me the most was Tug Of War. Because I immediately thought of Battle of the Network Stars. While there are a bunch of clips available on the YouTube, I thought this one was awesome for so many reasons. Like Robert Conrad smoking on TV. Plus Howard Cosell on the call.

More Doug

Friday, April 23, 202104/23/2021

A Little Bit Awesome: 4/23/2021 Edition

This four-year-old kid is just the cutest. He loves his UPS driver so much that he drew a picture of…

Friday, April 23, 202104/23/2021

The Scoop for April 23 2021

Have you seen the mini-marshmallow men in the new “Ghostbusters” yet? It’s pretty cool. But don’t take my word for…

Friday, April 23, 202104/23/2021

Real Talk w/ Chuck and Pam: Together, Together and Stowaway and More!

This week, Chuck and Pam look at Together, Together and Stowaway. We also talk Scooby-Doo and the Oscars.

Wednesday, April 21, 202104/21/2021

A Little Bit of Awesome: 4/21/2021 Edition

A three year old basically saves seven people from a house fire. Well, the three year old and their dad.

Wednesday, April 21, 202104/21/2021

The Scoop! For April 21, 2021

There’s another musical biopic on the way, and we’re going to have to wait a bit for more Stranger Things.

Recent Headlines

16 hours ago in National, Trending

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

David Bowie archive opens in London chronicling five decades of icon’s restless creativity

When David Bowie died in 2016, he left a vast musical legacy – and a trove of unrealized projects. Tantalizing details of those abandoned and unfinished ideas are revealed in Bowie's archive, which opens to the public this week.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show

Not many franchises have fueled society's timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like "Star Trek." Next year the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Dick Van Dyke turns 100 in December. Fans can celebrate at the movies

Movie theaters across the country are pulling out the stops for Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday in December. A new documentary about the song and dance man's life, "Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration," will be in theaters over his birthday weekend on Dec. 13 and 14, Fathom Entertainment said Wednesday.

Recent Headlines

15 hours ago in Sports

Paul Skenes tops 200 strikeouts as Pirates manage his workload

After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather. The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh's 2-1, 10-inning loss to Baltimore on Wednesday night.

16 hours ago in National, Trending

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event

1 day ago in Sports

NBA will not rush judgment in Kawhi Leonard investigation, Commissioner Adam Silver says

The NBA will not rush to any judgment in its probe of whether a business relationship between Kawhi Leonard and a California company was legitimate or merely a way for the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent salary cap rules, Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.

1 day ago in Sports

NCAA bans 3 college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno St, San Jose St

The NCAA banned three men's college basketball players for sports betting on Wednesday, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts.

Recent Headlines

Recent Headlines

Like us on Facebook!