Roone Arledge

Sportscaster and producer, ABC Sports

Roone Arledge - Performers & Entertainers born 1931
Born

1931
95 years ago

Died
Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A significant figure in television sports, contributed to the evolution of broadcast journalism. Served as president of ABC Sports and ABC News. Pioneered the concept of wide world of sports and created innovative programming that transformed sports broadcasting. Instrumental in developing news magazine formats and blending entertainment with sports coverage.

Developed ABC's 'Wide World of Sports'

Produced the first Monday Night Football

Created the news magazine '20/20'

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