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Battle of the Network Stars

Battle of the Network Stars

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Overview

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. In 2013, the show appeared in TV Guide's list of the 60 greatest game shows ever.

NetworksABC

Top Cast

Howard Cosell

Howard Cosell

Themes & Keywords

celebrity

About Battle of the Network Stars

Battle of the Network Stars is a comedy series that first aired in 1976 exploring themes of celebrity. it stars Howard Cosell. 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. In 2013, the show appeared in TV Guide's list of the 60 greatest game shows ever.

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