Reality
United States of America
The Battle of the Network Stars was an iconic television series that ran from 1976 to 1988. It featured celebrities from various TV networks competing against each other in athletic events. The revived version of the show aired in 2017 and featured a similar format with new and classic TV stars from different networks going head to head in a variety of physical challenges.
Some of the events included swimming, tug-of-war, kayaking, and obstacle courses. The teams were divided into different categories based on their TV genre, including sitcoms, dramas, and reality TV shows.
The show was hosted by Mike Greenberg and Joe Tessitore and was filmed at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. The show's revival also featured some original stars from the original show, including Gabe Kaplan, who competed in the 1970s version.
Overall, the Battle of the Network Stars was a fun and nostalgic throwback to the golden era of television. It provided viewers with a chance to see some of their favorite TV stars in a new light and showcased their athleticism in a lighthearted and entertaining way.
