Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel is ending. The HBO series will come to a close with its current 29th season, which began in January. The monthly newsmagazine debuted in April 1995, and 317 episodes have aired to date. Hosted by Gumbel, the program is executive-produced by Joe Perskie.
Per Deadline, Gumbel said the following about ending the long-running HBO sports news series:
"Since Day 1 at Real Sports, we’ve consistently tried to look beyond the scoreboard and focus instead on the many societal issues inherent in the world of sports. In the process we’ve had the opportunity to tell complex stories about race, gender, class, opportunity and so much more. Being able to do so at HBO for almost 3 decades has been very gratifying. I’m proud of the imprint we’ve made, so I’m ready to turn the...
Per Deadline, Gumbel said the following about ending the long-running HBO sports news series:
"Since Day 1 at Real Sports, we’ve consistently tried to look beyond the scoreboard and focus instead on the many societal issues inherent in the world of sports. In the process we’ve had the opportunity to tell complex stories about race, gender, class, opportunity and so much more. Being able to do so at HBO for almost 3 decades has been very gratifying. I’m proud of the imprint we’ve made, so I’m ready to turn the...
- 9/12/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
HBO’s longest-running program is coming to an end.
Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel, a staple at the premium cabler since 1995, will end with its current season, the 29th in its run. The series, a sort of 60 Minutes for sports that mixed heavy investigative work with profiles of people in and around the sports world, has produced more than 300 episodes and won a trophy case’s worth of awards.
“Since day one at Real Sports we’ve consistently tried to look beyond the scoreboard, and focus instead on the many societal issues inherent in the world of sports,” said Gumbel in a statement. “In the process we’ve had the opportunity to tell complex stories about race, gender, class, opportunity and so much more. Being able to do so at HBO for almost three decades has been very gratifying. I’m proud of the imprint we’ve made, so I...
Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel, a staple at the premium cabler since 1995, will end with its current season, the 29th in its run. The series, a sort of 60 Minutes for sports that mixed heavy investigative work with profiles of people in and around the sports world, has produced more than 300 episodes and won a trophy case’s worth of awards.
“Since day one at Real Sports we’ve consistently tried to look beyond the scoreboard, and focus instead on the many societal issues inherent in the world of sports,” said Gumbel in a statement. “In the process we’ve had the opportunity to tell complex stories about race, gender, class, opportunity and so much more. Being able to do so at HBO for almost three decades has been very gratifying. I’m proud of the imprint we’ve made, so I...
- 9/6/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel” is coming to an end at HBO.
The sports talk series has been a part of the premium cabler’s lineup for 29 years. Gumbel first launched the series in 1995 and has aired over 300 episodes to date.
“Since day one at ‘Real Sports’ we’ve consistently tried to look beyond the scoreboard, and focus instead on the many societal issues inherent in the world of sports,” Gumbel said in a statement. “In the process we’ve had the opportunity to tell complex stories about race, gender, class, opportunity and so much more. Being able to do so at HBO for almost 3 decades has been very gratifying. I’m proud of the imprint we’ve made, so I’m ready to turn the page. Although goodbyes are never easy, I’ve decided that now’s the time to move on.”
“Real Sports” has won 37 Sports Emmys throughout...
The sports talk series has been a part of the premium cabler’s lineup for 29 years. Gumbel first launched the series in 1995 and has aired over 300 episodes to date.
“Since day one at ‘Real Sports’ we’ve consistently tried to look beyond the scoreboard, and focus instead on the many societal issues inherent in the world of sports,” Gumbel said in a statement. “In the process we’ve had the opportunity to tell complex stories about race, gender, class, opportunity and so much more. Being able to do so at HBO for almost 3 decades has been very gratifying. I’m proud of the imprint we’ve made, so I’m ready to turn the page. Although goodbyes are never easy, I’ve decided that now’s the time to move on.”
“Real Sports” has won 37 Sports Emmys throughout...
- 9/6/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel is coming to an end after nearly 30 years. The venerable investigative sports series will end with its current season on HBO.
Gumbel, who has been hosting the show since April 1995, said that his nearly three-decade run has been “very gratifying.”
“Since Day 1 at Real Sports, we’ve consistently tried to look beyond the scoreboard and focus instead on the many societal issues inherent in the world of sports,” host Bryant Gumbel said. “In the process we’ve had the opportunity to tell complex stories about race, gender, class, opportunity and so much more. Being able to do so at HBO for almost 3 decades has been very gratifying. I’m proud of the imprint we’ve made, so I’m ready to turn the page. Although goodbyes are never easy, I’ve decided that now’s the time to move on.”
The show has received...
Gumbel, who has been hosting the show since April 1995, said that his nearly three-decade run has been “very gratifying.”
“Since Day 1 at Real Sports, we’ve consistently tried to look beyond the scoreboard and focus instead on the many societal issues inherent in the world of sports,” host Bryant Gumbel said. “In the process we’ve had the opportunity to tell complex stories about race, gender, class, opportunity and so much more. Being able to do so at HBO for almost 3 decades has been very gratifying. I’m proud of the imprint we’ve made, so I’m ready to turn the page. Although goodbyes are never easy, I’ve decided that now’s the time to move on.”
The show has received...
- 9/6/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The HBO Original series Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel will return for its 29th season on Tuesday, January 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m. Et/Pt). Winner of 36 sports Emmy® Awards, the new season will debut on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.
For up-to-the-minute updates about Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel, follow on Twitter at @RealSportsHBO or join the conversation using #RealSports, and on HBO.com/realsports and Facebook.com/RealSportsHBO.
January segments include:
Favre Welfare Scandal: Real Sports examines the role Hall of Famer Brett Favre is alleged to have played in redirecting millions of dollars away from the poorest residents in the country’s poorest state to his own projects. David Scott reports. Producer: Max Gershberg.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest In Young Athletes: When Damar Hamlin collapsed on Monday Night Football, it was a shocking event that stunned audiences on national television. The sight of a...
For up-to-the-minute updates about Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel, follow on Twitter at @RealSportsHBO or join the conversation using #RealSports, and on HBO.com/realsports and Facebook.com/RealSportsHBO.
January segments include:
Favre Welfare Scandal: Real Sports examines the role Hall of Famer Brett Favre is alleged to have played in redirecting millions of dollars away from the poorest residents in the country’s poorest state to his own projects. David Scott reports. Producer: Max Gershberg.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest In Young Athletes: When Damar Hamlin collapsed on Monday Night Football, it was a shocking event that stunned audiences on national television. The sight of a...
- 1/19/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
HBO’s Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel caps another season of enterprising reporting with a roundtable review of this year’s most memorable moments from the show, debuting Tuesday, December 20 (10:00-11:00 p.m. Et/Pt) on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.
For up-to-the-minute updates about Real Sports, follow on Twitter at @RealSportsHBO or join the conversation using #RealSports, and on HBO.com/realsports and Facebook.com/RealSportsHBO.
Departing from the show’s regular format, host Bryant Gumbel is joined by veteran correspondents Mary Carillo, Jon Frankel, Andrea Kremer, Soledad O’Brien, and David Scott, as well as newcomers Isobel Yeung, Ariel Helwani and Jonathan Jones, for spirited discussions that recap the most significant and impactful stories of 2022.
Stories discussed in the episode include Deshaun Watson’s accusers, the Ioc’s partnership with China’s repressive regime, sports gambling and addiction, an examination of Wada, the hidden world of Sumo,...
For up-to-the-minute updates about Real Sports, follow on Twitter at @RealSportsHBO or join the conversation using #RealSports, and on HBO.com/realsports and Facebook.com/RealSportsHBO.
Departing from the show’s regular format, host Bryant Gumbel is joined by veteran correspondents Mary Carillo, Jon Frankel, Andrea Kremer, Soledad O’Brien, and David Scott, as well as newcomers Isobel Yeung, Ariel Helwani and Jonathan Jones, for spirited discussions that recap the most significant and impactful stories of 2022.
Stories discussed in the episode include Deshaun Watson’s accusers, the Ioc’s partnership with China’s repressive regime, sports gambling and addiction, an examination of Wada, the hidden world of Sumo,...
- 12/13/2022
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
HBO’s Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel returns for an all-new episode on Tuesday, November 22 (10:00-11:00 p.m. Et/Pt). The series is available on HBO and to stream on HBO Max.
November segments include:
Swiss Sports: Real Sports examines why nearly all of the world’s sports federations, including the Ioc and FIFA, have chosen to make Switzerland their home – and looks into allegations that the Swiss government’s hands-off approach has allowed for rampant misuse of funds, corruption and bribery scandals. Correspondent David Scott reports. Producer: Josh Fine.
Mikaela Shiffrin: She is widely considered to be the best female skier on the planet and was the heavy favorite to win multiple medals at last year’s Beijing Olympics. But when the unthinkable happened, and Shiffrin failed to finish three of her races, millions of viewers around the world were left stunned. In her first in-depth interview since Beijing,...
November segments include:
Swiss Sports: Real Sports examines why nearly all of the world’s sports federations, including the Ioc and FIFA, have chosen to make Switzerland their home – and looks into allegations that the Swiss government’s hands-off approach has allowed for rampant misuse of funds, corruption and bribery scandals. Correspondent David Scott reports. Producer: Josh Fine.
Mikaela Shiffrin: She is widely considered to be the best female skier on the planet and was the heavy favorite to win multiple medals at last year’s Beijing Olympics. But when the unthinkable happened, and Shiffrin failed to finish three of her races, millions of viewers around the world were left stunned. In her first in-depth interview since Beijing,...
- 11/17/2022
- by Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel is back for its 27th season next week and the long-running HBO series is adding a companion podcast to the mix.
The sports discussion show will launch The Real Sports Podcast following the show’s premiere on January 26.
The podcast will be hosted by Real Sports segment producer Max Gershberg and will feature additional interviews, special excerpts and behind-the-scenes details that offer listeners further insights into the show.
Each month, the podcast will drop two new episodes. One will expand on a segment from the show, while the other will delve into the archive to build on a classic segment.
The opening episode of the TV show will feature segments on Nike and its controversial Oregon Project, the story of how a group of Minneapolis police officers coached Minneapolis North High School to become a powerhouse and bridge communities as well as Covid-19 long haulers,...
The sports discussion show will launch The Real Sports Podcast following the show’s premiere on January 26.
The podcast will be hosted by Real Sports segment producer Max Gershberg and will feature additional interviews, special excerpts and behind-the-scenes details that offer listeners further insights into the show.
Each month, the podcast will drop two new episodes. One will expand on a segment from the show, while the other will delve into the archive to build on a classic segment.
The opening episode of the TV show will feature segments on Nike and its controversial Oregon Project, the story of how a group of Minneapolis police officers coached Minneapolis North High School to become a powerhouse and bridge communities as well as Covid-19 long haulers,...
- 1/21/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Soledad O’Brien is staying on with HBO’s Real Sports. O'Brien, who has served as a correspondent for HBO's Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel since 2013, has inked a new multi-year deal to remain with the Emmy-winning series. "For the past four years, Soledad has delivered as a unique voice for the Real Sports franchise," said Joe Perskie, executive producer of Real Sports. "Her ability to dig deep and report on multi-layered stories has made her a valued contributor to the…...
- 6/20/2017
- Deadline TV
Below watch a preview for the 23rd season of the Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel TV show, premiering on HBO July 26, 2016 at 10:00pm Et/Pt. This season takes an in-depth look at the Olympics and the Ioc, including the decision to host the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, despite problems with pollution, the healthcare system, and the Zika virus crisis.Hosted by Bryant Gumbel, Real Sports also features correspondents including: Jon Frankel, Bernard Goldberg and David Scott. Frankel will report from Rio, while Goldberg visits Sochi, Russia, site of the 2014 Winter Games. Scott travels to Beijing, China to follow up on the after-effects of the 2008 Summer Games. Rick Bernstein is executive producer. Joe Perskie is senior producer.Read More…...
- 7/22/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
This is a tough awards season! Lots of great movies to see, so little time! I'm catching up like crazy before we vote for the Critics' Choice Movie Awards for the Broadcast Film Critics Association. So I apologize if I haven't updated you with the latest on the awards season 2013-2014! And there were many award-giving bodies announcing nominations.
We already told you about the Rome Film Festival and the Film Independent Spirit Awards, now let's talk about the 2013 Gotham Awards, the Ida Documentary Awards, the Cinema Eye, and the Producers Guild announcing its best documentary choices.
First stop, we have the 2013 Gotham Awards where Steve McQueen's "12 Years a Slave" topped the nominations with three nods including best feature, best actor for Chiwetel Ejiofor and breakthrough actor for Lupita Nyong'o.
Winners will be announced on Dec. 2nd where Richard Linklater, Forest Whitaker, and Katherine Oliver (head of the NYC...
We already told you about the Rome Film Festival and the Film Independent Spirit Awards, now let's talk about the 2013 Gotham Awards, the Ida Documentary Awards, the Cinema Eye, and the Producers Guild announcing its best documentary choices.
First stop, we have the 2013 Gotham Awards where Steve McQueen's "12 Years a Slave" topped the nominations with three nods including best feature, best actor for Chiwetel Ejiofor and breakthrough actor for Lupita Nyong'o.
Winners will be announced on Dec. 2nd where Richard Linklater, Forest Whitaker, and Katherine Oliver (head of the NYC...
- 12/2/2013
- by Manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
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