{"title":"Dick Ebersol","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the fascinating world of Dick Ebersol, a visionary figure in the realm of television. Known for his immense contributions to the broadcast industry, Ebersol's work has been celebrated and revered for decades. In this collection, you will find the compelling title \u003cem\u003eFrom Saturday Night to Sunday Night\u003c\/em\u003e, which offers a deep dive into his illustrious career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis biography is perfect for readers interested in media, entertainment, and the personal stories behind some of the most iconic moments in television history. Ebersol's journey through the highs and lows of programming is captured with both precision and warmth, giving insight into the creative and strategic processes behind beloved television programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you turn the pages, you'll discover how Ebersol's innovative approach and passion for television helped shape the way we experience entertainment today. This collection is an invaluable addition to any biography and memoir enthusiast's library, providing both engaging storytelling and educational content about one of the most influential figures in modern television history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"from-saturday-night-to-sunday-night-by-dick-ebersol-9781982194468","title":"From Saturday Night to Sunday Night","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA memoir by the legendary television executive detailing his pioneering work on \u003ci\u003eSaturday Night Live\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSunday Night Football\u003c\/i\u003e, the Olympics, the NBA, music videos, late night, and more.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThink of an important moment in live TV over the last half-century. Dick Ebersol was likely involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDropping out of college to join the crew of ABC’s \u003ci\u003eWide World of Sports\u003c\/i\u003e, Ebersol worked the Mexico City Olympics during the famous protest by John Carlos and Tommie Smith, as well as the Munich Olympics during the tragic hostage standoff. He went on to co-create \u003ci\u003eSaturday Night Live\u003c\/i\u003e with Lorne Michaels and later produced the show for four seasons, helping launch Eddie Murphy to stardom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter creating \u003ci\u003eFriday Night Videos\u003c\/i\u003e and partnering with Vince McMahon to bring professional wrestling to network TV, he next took over NBC Sports. This helped turn basketball into a global phenomenon and made history as the first broadcaster to host the World Series, the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals, and the Summer Olympics in the same year. It was Ebersol who was responsible for Muhammad Ali lighting the Olympic flame in Atlanta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen, following a plane crash that took the life of his fourteen-year-old son Teddy and nearly killed him, he determinedly undertook perhaps his greatest career achievement: creating NBC’s \u003ci\u003eSunday Night Football\u003c\/i\u003e, still the #1 primetime show in America. The \u003ci\u003eToday\u003c\/i\u003e show’s headline-making hosting changes, the so-called “Late-Night Wars,” O.J. Simpson’s Bronco chase—Ebersol had a front-row seat to it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Saturday Night to Sunday Night\u003c\/i\u003e is filled with entertaining and illuminating stories featuring such boldface names as Billy Crystal, Michael Jordan, Bill Clinton, Jay Leno, Peyton Manning, Michael Phelps, and Larry David. (Ebersol even inspired the famous \u003ci\u003eSeinfeld\u003c\/i\u003e episode in which George Costanza pretends he didn’t quit his job.) More than that, the book offers an insightful history and analysis of TV’s evolution from broadcast to cable and beyond—a must-read for casual binge-watchers and small-screen aficionados alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46627329540332,"sku":"9781982194468","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20554213482893.jpg?v=1751883619"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dick-ebersol.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}