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September 20, 2010

Arts Sports Media

Monday Night Football’s Hail Mary

Ten years ago, a pair of legendary TV executives decided it was time to change the formula for football broadcasting. One bet on Dennis Miller. The other bankrolled Vince McMahon and the XFL.

Julian Rubinstein New York Times Magazine Sep 2000 15min Permalink