Battle of the Network Stars is a series of 19 TV specials (which aired between 1976 and 1988) featuring competitions among teams of popular television performers representing the three major broadcast networks: ABC, CBS, and NBC. It consisted of a two-hour sequence of competitive physical challenges. Legendary sports broadcaster Howard Cosell hosted or co-hosted almost all of the specials, and commented on the action with a semi-serious version of the style for which he was famous.

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    Don Ohlmeyer on Battle of the Network Stars

    07:09
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    Robert Conrad on competing on Battle of the Network Stars

    04:01
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    Melissa Gilbert on appearing on Battle of the Network Stars

    02:02
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    Andy Cohen on his take off on Battle of the Network Stars, Battle of the Network Reality Stars

    01:47
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    Jimmie Walker on appearing on Battle of the Network Stars

    02:38

    Andy Cohen

    Andy Cohen on his take off on Battle of the Network Stars, Battle of the Network Reality Stars

    01:47

    Robert Conrad

    Robert Conrad on competing on Battle of the Network Stars

    04:01

    Melissa Gilbert

    Melissa Gilbert on appearing on Battle of the Network Stars

    02:02

    Don Ohlmeyer

    Don Ohlmeyer on Battle of the Network Stars

    07:09

    Jimmie Walker

    Jimmie Walker on appearing on Battle of the Network Stars

    02:38

    Lauren Zalaznick

    Lauren Zalaznick on Battle of the Network Reality Stars (a takeoff on Battle of the Network Stars)

    01:57

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