Battle of the Network Stars
Battle #4
May 7th, 1978
Hosts: Howard Cosell, Bruce Jenner
& Suzanne Somers
Larry Wilcox
There was a odd collection of celebrities on this version of the series. Usually, it's 'network stars' hence the title. For this edition, they seemed to stretch it a bit with the inclusion of model Cheryl Tiegs and singers Debbie Boone and The Captain and Tennille. I'm sure they were guests on a network show or special, but not acting as a regular on a series.
There were several celebrities in Battle IV that I had to Google. I did know who actor Larry Wilcox was though. Although I've never seen CHiPs, I was aware of the cast and the show. I did have to Google Kene Holliday, James MacArthur, Richard Benjamin, Rhonda Bates, Dennis Dugan and Bo Svenson.
Svenson
Although I didn't know who Svenson was, I did find a few shots of him in a speedo from his time Battling on the reality show. I can't figure out what show he was on, the Swedish actor and director was on the CBS team, but he wasn't on a series at the time. Might have been a guest shot or a TV movie. Thanks to Svenson's strength in the swimming relay, CBS took the win in this Battle.
ABC Team: Gabe Kaplan (captain) Debby Boone Daryl Dragon Kene Holliday Steve Landesberg Parker Stevenson Toni Tennille Cheryl Tiegs
Kerwin & Stevenson
CBS Team: Tony Randall (captain) Kevin Dobson James MacArthur Denise Nicholas Mackenzie Phillips Victoria Principal Bo Svenson Jimmie Walker
NBC Team: Richard Benjamin (captain) Rhonda Bates Jane Curtin Dennis Dugan Melissa Gilbert Arte Johnson Lance Kerwin Larry Wilcox
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