Roone Arledge.

Authors :: Deford, Frank
Source :: Sports Illustrated. 12/16/2002, Vol. 97 Issue 24, p121. 5p. 1 Color Photograph, 7 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Remembers Roone Arledge, a pioneer in sports television who helped revolutionize the way sporting events are broadcast, following his death in December 2002. Biographical information; How he developed the way in which the Olympic Games were televised; Creation of 'Monday Night Football' and 'Wide World of Sports,' two of the longest running programs on television; How he is remembered by colleagues and friends.