Nov92018

Boxing – 1975 – Highlights – The Thrilla In Manila – Smokin Joe Frazier Vs Muhammad Ali

1970s, Athletes, Boxing, Boxing's Great Grudge Fights, Dog Aside, Heavyweight Boxing, Heavyweight Boxing Champions, Heavyweight Boxing Title Fights, Highlights, History, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, NBC, Rivalries, Specials, Thrilla In Manila, VideosLeave a comment

DOG ASIDE: The Thrilla in Manila was the third and final boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier….which was contested in 1975 for the heavyweight championship of the world at the Philippine Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines, on Wednesday, October 1. The venue was renamed from Araneta Coliseum specifically for the match….as Ali won by technical knockout (TKO) after Frazier’s trainer, Eddie Futch, conceded the fight prior to…

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Nov92018

Comedy – 1979 – Garrett Morris Interviews QB Fran Tarkenton On Why There Are So Few Black QBs In NFL

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DOG ASIDE:  This video is a one of a kind….as Black Perspective host Garrett Morris interviews Minnesota Vikings QB Fran Tarkenton regarding the subject of why there are so few black quarterbacks in the NFL….cuz in today’s world of 2018….where everything that is asked or said has to be PC….you know POLITICALLY CORRECT….so, it is this lil…

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Nov92018

MLB – 1984 – Unofficial Baseball Handbook Special – Orioles C Rick Dempsey Proves Life Is A Stage

1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Baltimore Orioles, Baseball, Baseball Music, Comedy, Dog Aside, Entertainers, Highlights, Humor, Interviews, MLB, Music Sports, Rick Dempsey, Specials, TBS TNT WTBS, VideosLeave a comment

DOG ASIDE:  As we have said before…..the guys who hosted the MLB special The Unofficial Baseball Handbook….were masters of illuminating the lighter side of baseball….as every of  video that they did had a hearty dose of humor in laced throughout each segment….as evidence by this video herewith featuring Orioles C Rick Dempsey proving to the world…

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Nov92018

Boxing – 1985 – Tim Ryan + Gil Clancy + Sugar Ray Leonard On Super Lightwt Title Sacco Vs Hatcher

1980s, Boxing, Boxing's Great Grudge Fights, CBS, Dog Aside, Gene Hatcherr, Gil Clancy, Interviews, Jr Welterwt & Super Lightwt Champs, Jr. Welterweight + Super Lightweight Bouts, Sports Saturday / Sunday, Sportscasters & Analysts, Sugar Ray Leonard, Super Lightweight Title Fights, Tim Ryan, TX, Ubaldo Sacco, VideosLeave a comment

DOG ASIDE:  Tim Ryan (born May 16, 1939) is a retired Canadian-born American sportscaster….who was a lead boxing announcer during the 1970’s and 1980’s for Mutual Radio, NBC, CBS, and fights shown on Closed-circuit television….with notable fights Ryan called including Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier….Floyd Patterson vs. Oscar Bonavena….Bernard Hopkins vs. Glen Johnson….Thomas Hearns vs. Sugar Ray Leonard….Marvin Haglervs. Sugar Ray Leonard… and Ray Mancini vs. Duk Koo Kim.  His…

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Nov92018

NFL – 1986 – Special – Comedian Bill Cosby On Bears DT William The Fridge Perry – With Ahmad Rashad

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DOG ASIDE:  William Anthony Perry (born December 16, 1962) is a former American professional football player….who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons during the 1980’s and 1990’s. Perry played college football for Clemson University….and was recognized as an All-American. He was selected in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft….and played professionally for the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.  In reference to…

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Nov92018

MLB – 1984 – ESPN SportsCenter With Bob Ley – Featuring MLB Scores And Highlights

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DOG ASIDE: Robert A. Ley (born March 16, 1955) is an American sports anchor and reporter for ESPN….who is a  multiple Emmy Award-winner….and he is the longest tenured on-air employee of the network….after having joined ESPN just three days after the network’s 1979 launch. Ley hosts ESPN’s investigative program Outside the Lines….which he has hosted since its inception in…

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Nov82018

Comedy – 1985 – Not Necessarily The News On CBS Closes New York Offices + Nancy Reagan Drug Policy

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DOG ASIDE: In this Not Necessarily the News video clip….Stuart Pankin features stories on the state of the British economy….while showing footage of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher moonlighting while washing cars….followed by an interesting piece on CBS closing their New York City offices…..which is then followed by an absolutely hilarious piece on 1st Lady Nancy Reagan talking…

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Nov82018

Boxing – 1974 – Rumble In The Jungle Revisited – Archie Moore Tells How Ali Applied The Rope A Dope

1970s, Angelo Dundee, Archie Moore, Boxing, Dog Aside, Dr. Ferdie Pacheco, George Foreman, Heavyweight Boxing, Heavyweight Boxing Champions, Heavyweight Boxing Title Fights, Highlights, History, Interviews, Marv Albert, Muhammad Ali, NBC, Rumble In The Jungle, Specials, SportsWorld, VideosLeave a comment

DOG ASIDE: Legendary light heavyweight champion Archie Moore was in George Foreman’s corner as a fight advisor for the Rumble in the Jungle against Muhammad Ali in 1974….and he joins in a round table discussion with NBC’s Marv Albert, Dr. Ferdie Pacheco and Trainer Angelo Dundee….with the latter two being in Ali’s corner that night….as the foursome…

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Nov82018

MLB – 1984 – The Unofficial Baseball Handbook Special – Practical Jokes In Major League Baseball

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DOG ASIDE: A practical joke, or prank, is a mischievous trick played on someone, generally causing the victim to experience embarrassment, perplexity, confusion, or discomfort.  A person who performs a practical joke is called a “practical joker”….with other terms for practical jokes include gag, jape, or shenanigan.   Practical jokes differ from confidence tricks or hoaxes in that the victim finds out….or is let in on…

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