Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN
Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN tells the story of how Bill Rasmussen launched ESPN, the first 24-hour sports television network. After losing his job with the New England Whalers, Rasmussen envisioned a channel devoted entirely to sports. With backing from Getty Oil and key programming deals, ESPN went on the air in 1979.
Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN
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Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN tells the story of how Bill Rasmussen launched ESPN, the first 24-hour sports television network. After losing his job with the New England Whalers, Rasmussen envisioned a channel devoted entirely to sports. With backing from Getty Oil and key programming deals, ESPN went on the air in 1979.
- Duration:
- 1h 3m
- Release Date:
- 2026
- Genre:
- Documentaries
- Director:
- Greg DeHart
- Category: Movie
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