This Week in Baseball (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1977, This Week in Baseball is a news series.
What it’s about. This Week in Baseball is an American syndicated television series which focuses on Major League Baseball. Broadcast weekly during baseball season, the program features highlights of recent games, interviews with players, and other regular features. The popularity of the program, best known for its original host, New York Yankees play-by-play commentator Mel Allen, also helped influence the creation of other sports highlight programs, including ESPN's SportsCenter. After its original syndicated run from 1977 to 1998, and gaining a revival in 2000
Who’s in it. This Week in Baseball stars Ozzie Smith, Jennie Finch, Johnny Damon and Yogi Berra, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, This Week in Baseball sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Week in Baseball page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Week in Baseball tend to enjoy Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Conan, Saturday Night Live and The Colbert Report.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Week in Baseball (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Week in Baseball change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Week in Baseball worth watching?
- This Week in Baseball holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy news. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in This Week in Baseball?
- This Week in Baseball stars Ozzie Smith, Jennie Finch, Johnny Damon, Yogi Berra and Billy Bob Thornton.
- When was This Week in Baseball released?
- This Week in Baseball was released in 1977.