Episode 13-11: The Harlem Globetrotters

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact and history of the Harlem Globetrotters on television during the 1970s and 1980s.

Just in time for their centennial, this week, we talk about the Harlem Globetrottres. Like Doug Henning from earlier this season, the Globetrotters seemed to be all over TV in the seventies and early eighties. From ABC's Wide World of Sports to guest appearances, two cartoons and a Saturday-morning variety show, the Globetrotters brought their special brand of basketball and entertainment to audiences across the country--all while literally trotting the globe as ambassadors for the game. We take in an overview of this period and dip back into their history to celebrate the team and some of its personalities. Read full show notes and more at https://www.battleofthenetworkshows.com/ Join our Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/371670863237699 Support the show by buying merch at http://tee.pub/lic/FM0uOqq3xzE #podcast #tv #retrotv #seventies #eighties #harlemglobetrotters #baskettball

People in this episode

Hosts: Rick Brooks, Mike Cowgill

Topics covered

• Harlem Globetrotters
• television history
• basketball
• entertainment
• 1970s
• 1980s

Keywords

• Harlem Globetrotters
• basketball
• television
• 1970s
• 1980s
• entertainment
• variety show
• Doug Henning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harlem Globetrotters

Books & works: ABC's Wide World of Sports, Saturday-morning variety show

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