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Sep 8, 2023, 8:47:54 AM9/8/23
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The host of HBO’s longest-running program, “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel,”
has acknowledged the end of the hit magazine series after nearly three
decades, saying it’s “time to move on.”
The 74-year-old sportscaster, who has been the host of the show since its
launch in 1995, called the experience of bringing a deeper look at sports
stories “gratifying” after the network announced it would conclude at the end
of the current 29th season, the Hollywood Reporter reported.
“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 the process we’ve had the opportunity to tell complex stories about race,
gender, class, opportunity and so much more,” he added. “Being able to do so
at HBO for almost three decades has been very gratifying.”
“Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” is coming to an end at HBO after 29
years. https://t.co/fwoB1Lz5MJ
— Variety (@Variety) September 6, 2023
“I’m proud of the imprint we’ve made, so I’m ready to turn the page,”
Gumbel’s statement continued. “Although goodbyes are never easy, I’ve decided
that now’s the time to move on.”
Over the last several decades, more than 300 episodes have been broadcast on
the network. Gumbel won a lifetime achievement award at the 44th Annual
Sports Emmy Awards in May.
“For 29 seasons, ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ has delivered a masterclass
in sports storytelling, garnering 37 Sports Emmy Awards and three Peabody
awards in the process,” Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content
told THR.
“As the longest running HBO series, Bryant and his Real Sports team have long
been a cornerstone of HBO programming,” the chairman added. “The series will
continue to resonate in the realm of sports journalism, and we are so proud
to have been part of such a remarkable odyssey.”
Warner Bros. Discovery said the cutbacks that have taken place following the
merger with HBO-Max had nothing to do with the end of HBO’s longest-running
series, the Associated Press noted.
It is unclear when the last episode will air.
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Let's go Brandon!
has acknowledged the end of the hit magazine series after nearly three
decades, saying it’s “time to move on.”
The 74-year-old sportscaster, who has been the host of the show since its
launch in 1995, called the experience of bringing a deeper look at sports
stories “gratifying” after the network announced it would conclude at the end
of the current 29th season, the Hollywood Reporter reported.
“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 the process we’ve had the opportunity to tell complex stories about race,
gender, class, opportunity and so much more,” he added. “Being able to do so
at HBO for almost three decades has been very gratifying.”
“Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” is coming to an end at HBO after 29
years. https://t.co/fwoB1Lz5MJ
— Variety (@Variety) September 6, 2023
“I’m proud of the imprint we’ve made, so I’m ready to turn the page,”
Gumbel’s statement continued. “Although goodbyes are never easy, I’ve decided
that now’s the time to move on.”
Over the last several decades, more than 300 episodes have been broadcast on
the network. Gumbel won a lifetime achievement award at the 44th Annual
Sports Emmy Awards in May.
“For 29 seasons, ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ has delivered a masterclass
in sports storytelling, garnering 37 Sports Emmy Awards and three Peabody
awards in the process,” Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content
told THR.
“As the longest running HBO series, Bryant and his Real Sports team have long
been a cornerstone of HBO programming,” the chairman added. “The series will
continue to resonate in the realm of sports journalism, and we are so proud
to have been part of such a remarkable odyssey.”
Warner Bros. Discovery said the cutbacks that have taken place following the
merger with HBO-Max had nothing to do with the end of HBO’s longest-running
series, the Associated Press noted.
It is unclear when the last episode will air.
--
Let's go Brandon!
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