Comedy – Chevy Chase Hosts Young Comedian – Bill Kirkenbauer
DOG ASIDE: William Alfred “Bill” Kirchenbauer (born February 19, 1953) is an American actor and stand-up comic….who has appeared in television shows and films since the 1970’s. He is best known for his recurring role as Coach Graham Lubbock on the series Growing Pains….and in the spin-off series Just the Ten of Us (ABC 1988-1990). Kirchenbauer…
Comedy – Chevy Chase Hosts Young Comedian – Danny Johnson imasportsphile
DOG ASIDE: Sometimes, no matter how hard I try to find information on a particular comedian, athlete or participant….but I will be danged if I could not find anything out about Danny Johnson….but regardless of what this guy’s name is….he is one funny dude…..as his impersonation of Jack Nicholson is hilarious….as this cat will make…
Comedy – Smother Brothers Young Comedians – Maureen Murphy
DOG ASIDE: Maureen Murphy….also known as Mauro Murphy….is an Australian comedian, actress, and celebrity who was popular in the United States during the 1980’s…..when she appeared on HBO’s Young Comedians Show…..with the Smothers Brothers as host….the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson…..and on Dom DeLuise’s television show….as this video is evidence that she was a very…
Olympics – 1984 Los Angeles – Mens Gymnastics – Individual Rings & Vault Competition
DOG ASIDE: Mitch Gaylord was a member of the 1984 USA Olympic Gymnastics Team….resulting in the manifestation of an Olympic dream that he had been cultivating for many years….and as this video shows us…..he “done good”….when his chance to shine….came during the men’s individual rings competition in Los Angeles in ’84. Then we get to…
Olympics – 1984 Los Angeles – Light Heavyweight Boxing – USA Evander Holyfield vs IRQ Ismail Salman
DOG ASIDE: Evander Holyfield (born October 19, 1962) is an American former professional boxer….who held the undisputed world championship in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions….earning him the nickname “The Real Deal”. He is the only four-time world heavyweight champion, winning the WBA, WBC and IBF titles in 1990….the WBA and IBF titles in 1993….as…
Olympics – 1984 Los Angeles – Equestrian Show Jumping – Part 1
DOG ASIDE:
In Part 2 of the Equestrian Show Jumping Competition at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games…..we get to watch USA Bruce Davidson on J J Babu…..Italy’s Mariana Sciocchetti on Master Hunt….USA Mike Plumb on Blue Stone…..and reigning world champion Great Britain’s Lucinda Green on Regal Realm. This is such a beautiful sport to watch.
Olympics – 1984 Los Angeles – Mens Flyweight Boxing – USA Paul Gonzales & Howard Cosell Interview With Coach Pat Nappi
DOG ASIDE: This video starts off with an interview by ABC’s Howard Cosell with USA Boxing Coach Pat Nappi…..regarding a controversy that came up with three of Nappi’s boxers…..Mark Breland, Steve McCrory and Frank Tate……all fighters with Kronk Gym and Emmanuel Stewart….who all revolted against Coach Nappi…..which turned out to be a result of Steward’s…
Olympics – 1984 Los Angeles – Equestrian Horse Jumping – Final Round
DOG ASIDE; At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics Equestrian Show Jumping competition….the United States, New Zealand, West Germany and Great Britain which went down to the final contestants…..USA Karen Stives on Ben Arthur…who had a 5 pt. penalty on the next to last jump…..which enabled NZL Mark Todd to win gold…..Stives and Ben Arthur won…