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Actual Sports activities with Bryant Gumbel is coming to an finish. The HBO collection will finish with season 29 after almost three a long time. Govt produced by Joe Perskie, the collection has aired 314 episodes throughout its run so far.
Per Deadline, Gumbel mentioned the next about ending the long-running HBO sports activities information collection:
“Since Day 1 at Actual Sports activities, we’ve constantly tried to look past the scoreboard and focus as a substitute on the numerous societal points inherent on the earth of sports activities. Within the course of we’ve had the chance to inform advanced tales about race, gender, class, alternative and a lot extra. Having the ability to take action at HBO for nearly 3 a long time has been very gratifying. I’m happy with the imprint we’ve made, so I’m prepared to show the web page. Though goodbyes are by no means straightforward, I’ve determined that now’s the time to maneuver on.”
Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and Max Content material, additionally spoke in regards to the collection ending. He mentioned: “For 29 seasons, Actual Sports activities with Bryant Gumbel has delivered a masterclass in sports activities storytelling. … Because the longest-running HBO collection, Bryant and his Actual Sports activities group have lengthy been a cornerstone of HBO programming. The collection will proceed to resonate within the realm of sports activities journalism, and we’re so proud to have been a part of such a outstanding odyssey.”
The top date for the collection was not revealed.
What do you suppose? Are you a fan of Actual Sports activities with Bryant Gumbel? Are you unhappy to see the sports activities information collection finish?
