Lynda Carter in Battle of the Network Stars (circa 1976)

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A few I have not seen before:

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I would absolutely support rebooting this series.

14 thoughts on “Lynda Carter in Battle of the Network Stars (circa 1976)”

  2. “I believe that the Battle of the Network Stars should be fought with guns.”–Steve Martin

    1. Better yet, they should use my suggestion that all celebrity competitions should be decided in the Thunderdome. Imagine the ratings if Rosie O’Donnell and Donald Trump agreed to meet in the Thunderdome, with the audience assured that one of them would be slashed to bits by the other. I would watch the fuck out of that.

      I’m aware of the Vince McMahon theory that matches should never pit one heel against another, but the Thunderdome is the one place where that works!

      At the judges’ discretion, the matches could also be conducted naked, although not in the instance cited above.

  4. They tried, at some point, to reboot it in the early 2000’s. Unfortunately the number of channels out there meant there are too many networks for any feasible contest. So they went with the Battle of the Network Reality Stars.

    It was as sweaty and pathetic as you’d expect. An epic extravaganza featuring a who’s who of who the fuck cares. But hey, it earned a wikipedia entry.

  5. Should be “Battle of the Streaming/Premium Cable Stars.” Sydney Sweeney should be required to participate.

  6. The show was one of my childhood favorites (I was a child, but I was also old enough to appreciate the female swim wear). Looking back it is amazing how they really were able to get the top TV stars to take part – the recent rehash was a pale comparison of the original.

  7. Lynda took these contests very seriously. She was athletic and trained for them. She was typically trying to beat the teams of Bob Conrad & Gabe Kaplan, if memory serves. She wanted to make sure that her breasts crossed the finish line before anyone else, and she did usually win, at least in swimming.

    The worst thing about those contests was Ron Palillo, a freakish, creepy little dude. Also the fact that Donna Mills chickened out about being in a swimsuit and chose to be an interviewer instead.

  8. Looking fantastic, as expected. Who’s the dude in the speedos beside her? Almost looks like Hal Linden.

    1. That is Hard-on Hal, yes. And on the other side, John Schuck of that legendary, unforgettable TV classic Holmes & Yo-Yo. As a kid I remember thinking he was possibly one of the most unfunny comic actors ever, along with Jeff Altman and any of the Osmonds who tried to make a joke.

      1. Yikes. Protective childhood memories blocked out Barney’s speedo.
        I don’t know if it would have been strong enough to withstand Abe Vigoda’s participation.

      2. I was a kid when Barney Miller was on, and to my young eyes, he looked ancient. He looks good there.

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