Good Sports

Good Sports (1991)

EndedScripted showComedy, Sports

Farrah Fawcett plays Gayle Roberts, a former model and Sports Illustrated cover girl who wants to be taken seriously as a broadcast journalist She's a co-anchor on an all-sports network along the lines of ESPN. Ryan O'Neal plays "Downtown" Bobby Tannen, a man whose talents have always been overshadowed by his self-destructiveness. A star receiver on the Jets' Super Bowl champion team back in '69, Bobby is famous mostly for wasted talent. He once quit football to marry and manage the career of a juggling stripper. His return to the NFL was cut short, first when he punched out a reporter and then when he ended up in jail for tax evasion. Now. he's a 42-year-old pizza delivery man.

But the on-camera death of Gayle's co-anchor leaves an opening at RSCN. Mr. Rappaport (Lane Smith), a Ted Turnerish cable mogul, spots Bobby on "Where Are They Now" and immediately tabs him as the new co-anchor.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 21:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E15A Class Actjuil. 13, 1991
S01E14The Return of Nickjuil. 6, 1991
S01E13Bobby and Gayle Go on a Datejuin 22, 1991
S01E12Love Means Never Having to Say You're Happyjuin 15, 1991
S01E08The Moody Blues Swingjuin 8, 1991
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Good Sports' premiere?

The TV show 'Good Sports' premiered on January 9, 1991.

Who were the two main cast members of 'Good Sports'?

The two main cast members of 'Good Sports' were Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett.

What was the premise of 'Good Sports'?

'Good Sports' was a sitcom about the personal and professional lives of two anchors at a fictional sports news network.

What was the name of the fictional sports news network on 'Good Sports'?

The name of the fictional sports news network on 'Good Sports' was 'GSN' or Good Sports Network.

What network originally aired 'Good Sports'?

'Good Sports' was originally aired on the CBS network.

Who created 'Good Sports'?

'Good Sports' was created by Gary David Goldberg, who also created the show 'Family Ties.'

Did 'Good Sports' receive positive reviews from critics?

No, 'Good Sports' received mixed to negative reviews from critics.

Did 'Good Sports' win any awards during its run?

No, 'Good Sports' did not win any major awards during its run.

What was the Friday night time slot for 'Good Sports'?

'Good Sports' aired on Friday nights at 9:30 PM Eastern Time.

Who played the character of Bobby Tannen on 'Good Sports'?

Bobby Tannen was played by actor Lane Smith on 'Good Sports.'

Who played the character of Gayle Roberts on 'Good Sports'?

Gayle Roberts was played by actress Farrah Fawcett on 'Good Sports.'

What other TV show did Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett co-star in?

Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett also co-starred in the 1970s film 'Paper Moon,' which was adapted into a TV series in the 1970s.

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