Monday Night Football (1970)
Synopsis
Howard Cosell hosted the first instalment of Monday Night Football.
Network
ABC
Episodes
New York Jets @ Cleveland Browns
Monday Night Football debuts with Howard Cosell hosting along with Frank Gifford and Don Meredith.
Kansas City Chiefs @ Baltimore Colts
Johnny Unitas gets pulled from the game after throwing 2 interceptions in the first half and Len Dawson throws 4 TDs to seal the game for the Chiefs.
Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions
Future defensive line coach for the Steelers, Dick LeBeau gets 2 interceptions to beat the Bears.
Green Bay Packers @ San Diego Chargers
Green Bay get 2 TD passes from Bart Starr and a late field goal to beat the Chargers
Washington Redskins @ Oakland Raiders
John Madden makes his MNF debut as coach of the Raiders
Los Angeles Rams @ Minnesota Vikings
Howard Cosell gives updates on the recently reinstated Mohamed Ali fight with Jerry Quarry.
Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Rookie Terry Bradshaw makes his MNF debut.
Baltimore Colts @ Green Bay Packers
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St Louis Cardinals @ Dallas Cowboys
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New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles
An intoxicated Howard Cosell made it through the first half and threw up on Don Meredith's boots at halftime. Cosell left before the second half, leaving Meredith to finish the game with Keith Jackson.
Miami Dolphins @ Atlanta Falcons
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Cleveland Browns @ Houston Oilers
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Detroit Lions @ Los Angeles Rams
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Cast
Details
Original Title
Monday Night Football
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
20
Episodes
254