Miscellaneous Sports
ABC's Wide World of Sports Schedule
Monday, April 25
| Time | Classic Wide World of Sports Highlights |
| 1 am | 1964-65 World Barrel Jumping, 1968-69 International Cliff Diving from Acapulco & 1971 Joie Chitwood Auto Thrills Show |
| 2 am | Duke Kahanamoku Surfing Championship, 1977 NY State Fireman’s Competition and 1977 World Wrist Wrestling Championship |
| 3 am | 1966, 1968 and 1972 World Target Diving Championships, 1975 World Trampoline Championships & 1980 World Frisbee Championship from Pasadena, CA |
| 7 am | Arnold Schwarzenegger competes and wins Mr. Olympia competition, the World Weightlifting Championships and Bobby Kennedy climbs Mt. Kennedy |
| 8 am | Eiffel Tower Climb, Hot Dog Skiing Championships & National Surf Rescue Boat Championships |
| 9 am | Ali and Cosell discuss Ali vs the greatest fighters and Ali declares himself “The Greatest of all time” |
| 10 am | Special on Evel Knievel that includes some of his most famous jumps and crashes |
| 7 pm | 1964-65 World Barrel Jumping, 1968-69 International Cliff Diving from Acapulco & 1971 Joie Chitwood Auto Thrills Show |
| 8 pm | Duke Kahanamoku Surfing Championship, 1977 NY State Fireman’s Competition and 1977 World Wrist Wrestling Championship |
| 9 pm | Interviews conducted by Howard Cosell with Vince Lombardi and Mickey Mantle, hosted by Chris Fowler |
| 10 pm | Special on Evel Knievel that includes some of his most famous jumps and crashes |
| 11 pm | Ali and Cosell discuss Ali vs the greatest fighters and Ali declares himself “The Greatest of all time” |
April 26
| Time | Classic Wide World of Sports Highlights |
| 12 am | 1978 Motorcycles on Ice World Championships, Tournament of Thrills Auto Crash & World Lumberjack Championships |
| 1 am | London to Brighton Antique Car Run, Horse Racing on Ice, World Cycloball Championships, Masters Surfing Championships and the International Toboggan Championships |
| 2 am | Schaap One on One: Jim McKay |
| 2:30 am | 1962 Helldorado Rodeo from Vegas, the 1971 & 1973 Calgary Stampede |
| 3 am | Ali & Cosell go on the road with bouts that include George Chuvalo, Henry Cooper, Brian London & Karl Mildenberger |
| 7 a.m. | Wide World Of Sports – 30th Anniversary Special hosted by Jim McKay |
| 8:30 am | Schaap One on One: Jim McKay |
| 9 am | Highlights from Ali’s 1975 bouts with Chuck Wepner, Ron Lyle, Joe Frazier-III and a wrestling exhibition |
| 10 am | Ali & Cosell begin a partnership that includes Ali with Cosell discussing various bouts in Ali’s career including the “Phantom punch” |
| 7 pm | 1978 Motorcycles on Ice World Championships, Tournament of Thrills Auto Crash & World Lumberjack Championships |
| 8 pm | London to Brighton Antique Car Run, Horse Racing on Ice, World Cycloball Championships, Masters Surfing Championships and the International Toboggan Championships |
| 9 pm | Track & Field from Russia, US Volleyball in Cuba, Gymnastics in China, Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, Rattlesnake Roundup and Cutterhorse Racing |
| 10 pm | 1981 Baja 1000 Endurance Race, 1968 Tandem Surfing Championships, and 1981 Frog Jumping Championships |
| 11 pm | Highlights from Ali’s 1975 bouts with Chuck Wepner, Ron Lyle, Joe Frazier-III and a wrestling exhibition |
Wednesday, April 27
| Time | Classic Wide World of Sports Highlights |
| 12 am | Demolition Derby, International White Water Boating Championships, and Parachuting Championships. |
| 1 am | Hydroplane Racing, Skateboarding Championships, and Ice Boat Racing |
| 2 am | 1981 Baja 1000 Endurance Race, 1968 Tandem Surfing Championships, and 1981 Frog Jumping Championships |
| 3 am | Highlights from Ali’s 1975 bouts with Chuck Wepner, Ron Lyle, Joe Frazier-III and a wrestling exhibition |
| 8 am | Schaap One on One: Jim McKay |
| 7 pm | Demolition Derby, International White Water Boating Championships, and Parachuting Championships. |
| 8 pm | Hydroplane Racing, Skateboarding Championships, and Ice Boat Racing |
| 9 pm | Ali & Cosell begin a partnership that includes Ali with Cosell discussing various bouts in Ali’s career including the “Phantom punch” |
| 10 pm | Ali & Cosell go on the road with bouts that include George Chuvalo, Henry Cooper, Brian London & Karl Mildenberger |
| 11 pm | Ali and Cosell discuss the draft, show highlights of Ali’s bout with Williams and the debut of the ‘Ali shuffle,’ Zora Folley and Ernie Terrell |
Thursday, April 28
| Time | Classic Wide World of Sports Highlights |
| 12 am | Arnold Schwarzenegger competes and wins Mr. Olympia competition, the World Weightlifting Championships and Bobby Kennedy climbs Mt. Kennedy |
| 1 am | Eiffel Tower Climb, Hot Dog Skiing Championships & National Surf Rescue Boat Championships |
| 2 am | 1968 Dune Buggy Championships, 1965-66 & 1968 Reno Air Races and a crash by the Red Baron, Steve Hinton |
| 3 am | Ali and Cosell discuss Ali vs the greatest fighters and Ali declares himself “The Greatest of all time” |
| 7 am | Retrospective that includes Cosell with Ali, Wilt Chamberlain, Pete Rozelle, Joe Namath, Billie Jean King & Bobby Riggs |
| 11 am | Special on Evel Knievel that includes some of his most famous jumps and crashes |
| 7 pm | Arnold Schwarzenegger competes and wins Mr. Olympia competition, the World Weightlifting Championships and Bobby Kennedy climbs Mt. Kennedy |
| 8 pm | Eiffel Tower Climb, Hot Dog Skiing Championships & National Surf Rescue Boat Championships |
| 9 pm | 1968 Dune Buggy Championships, 1965-66 & 1968 Reno Air Races and a crash by the Red Baron, Steve Hinton |
| 10 pm | Ali and Cosell discuss Ali vs the greatest fighters and Ali declares himself “The Greatest of all time” |
| 11 pm | WWOS retrospective that includes Cosell with Ali, Wilt Chamberlain, Pete Rozelle, Joe Namath, Billie Jean King & Bobby Riggs |
Friday, April 29
| Time | Classic Wide World of Sports Highlights |
| 12 am | Premiere telecast of ABC’s Wide World of Sports from April 29, 1961 – Includes The Penn Relays from Philadelphia & the Drake Relays from Des Moines, Iowa |
| 2:30 am | 1978 Motorcycles on Ice World Championships, Tournament of Thrills Auto Crash & World Lumberjack Championships |
| 3:30 am | London to Brighton Antique Car Run, Horse Racing on Ice, World Cycloball Championships, Masters Surfing Championships and the International Toboggan Championships |
| 4:30 am | Demolition Derby, International White Water Boating Championships, and Parachuting Championships |
| 5:30 am | Eiffel Tower Climb, Hot Dog Skiing Championships & National Surf Rescue Boat Championships |
| 6:30 am | Schaap One on One: Jim McKay |
| 7 am | 1981 Baja 1000 Endurance Race, 1968 Tandem Surfing Championships, and 1981 Frog Jumping Championships |
| 8 am | 1968 Dune Buggy Championships, 1965-66 & 1968 Reno Air Races and a crash by the Red Baron, Steve Hinton |
| 9 am | 1966, 1968 and 1972 World Target Diving Championships, 1975 World Trampoline Championships & 1980 World Frisbee Championship from Pasadena, Calif. |
| 10 am | interviews conducted by Howard Cosell with Vince Lombardi and Mickey Mantle, hosted by Chris Fowler |
| 11 am | 1962 Helldorado Rodeo from Vegas, the 1971 & 1973 Calgary Stampede |
| 11:30 am | Schaap One on One: Jim McKay |
| 12 pm | Ali & Cosell begin a partnership that includes Ali with Cosell discussing various bouts in Ali’s career including the “Phantom punch” |
| 1 pm | Ali & Cosell go on the road with bouts that include George Chuvalo, Henry Cooper, Brian London & Karl Mildenberger |
| 2 pm | Arnold Schwarzenegger competes and wins Mr. Olympia competition, the World Weightlifting Championships and Bobby Kennedy climbs Mt. Kennedy |
| 3 pm | Track & Field from Russia, US Volleyball in Cuba, Gymnastics in China, Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, Rattlesnake Roundup and Cutterhorse Racing |
| 4 pm | Rretrospective that includes Cosell with Ali, Wilt Chamberlain, Pete Rozelle, Joe Namath, Billie Jean King & Bobby Riggs |
| 5 pm | Special on Evel Knievel that includes some of his most famous jumps and crashes |
| 6 pm | Highlights from Ali’s 1975 bouts with Chuck Wepner, Ron Lyle, Joe Frazier-III and a wrestling exhibition |
| 7 pm | Ali and Cosell discuss the draft, show highlights of Ali’s bout with Williams and the debut of the ‘Ali shuffle,’ Zora Folley and Ernie Terrell |
| 8 pm | Ali and Cosell discuss Ali vs the greatest fighters and Ali declares himself “The Greatest of all time” |
| 9 pm | Wide World Of Sports – 30th Anniversary Special hosted by Jim McKay |
| 10:30 pm | Wide World of Sports – 35th Anniversary Special hosted by Robin Roberts |
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