Wide World of Sports

Wide World of Sports (1981- )

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Join Ken Sutcliffe, Emma Freedman and the team for all the overnight news and scores, sports features, special guests and light-hearted sporting moments.

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Wide World of Sports' premiere?

'Wide World of Sports' premiered on April 29, 1961.

Who was the original host of 'Wide World of Sports'?

Jim McKay was the original host of 'Wide World of Sports'.

Which network aired 'Wide World of Sports'?

'Wide World of Sports' aired on ABC.

What was the format of 'Wide World of Sports'?

'Wide World of Sports' featured a variety of sporting events and competitions from around the world.

Did 'Wide World of Sports' cover only traditional sports?

No, 'Wide World of Sports' also covered non-traditional and extreme sports.

Can you give an example of a non-traditional sport covered on 'Wide World of Sports'?

One example of a non-traditional sport covered on 'Wide World of Sports' was the World Beard and Moustache Championships.

Did 'Wide World of Sports' have a signature catchphrase?

Yes, the show's catchphrase was "the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat".

Which Winter Olympics did 'Wide World of Sports' cover in 1981?

'Wide World of Sports' covered the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York in 1980.

Did 'Wide World of Sports' cover any boxing matches in 1981?

Yes, 'Wide World of Sports' covered several boxing matches in 1981.

Who won the World Heavyweight Championship in a fight covered by 'Wide World of Sports' in 1981?

Larry Holmes won the World Heavyweight Championship in a fight covered by 'Wide World of Sports' in 1981.

Did 'Wide World of Sports' feature any horse racing events in 1981?

Yes, 'Wide World of Sports' featured several horse racing events in 1981.

Which horse won the Kentucky Derby in 1981, covered by 'Wide World of Sports'?

Pleasant Colony won the Kentucky Derby in 1981, covered by 'Wide World of Sports'.

Did 'Wide World of Sports' cover any auto racing events in 1981?

Yes, 'Wide World of Sports' covered various auto racing events in 1981.

Who won the Indianapolis 500 in 1981, covered by 'Wide World of Sports'?

Bobby Unser won the Indianapolis 500 in 1981, covered by 'Wide World of Sports'.

Did 'Wide World of Sports' cover any track and field events in 1981?

Yes, 'Wide World of Sports' covered multiple track and field events in 1981.

Who set a new world record in the women's 100-meter sprint, covered by 'Wide World of Sports' in 1981?

Evelyn Ashford set a new world record in the women's 100-meter sprint, covered by 'Wide World of Sports' in 1981.

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