American Gladiators (1988)
Overview
American Gladiators is an American competition television program that aired weekly in syndication from September 1989 to May 1996. The series matched a cast of amateur athletes against each other, as well as against the show's own gladiators, in contests of strength and agility. The concept was created by Dan Carr and John C. Ferraro, who held the original competition at Erie Tech High School in Erie, Pennsylvania. They sold the show to The Samuel Goldwyn Company where the concept was enhanced and became American Gladiators. An effort in 2004 to launch a live American Gladiators show on the Las Vegas Strip became mired in a securities fraud prosecution. However, the television series was restarted in 2008. Episodes from the original series were played on ESPN Classic from 2007 to 2009. Several episodes are available for download on Apple's iTunes Service.
Where to Watch American Gladiators
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American Gladiators Cast
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Mike Adamle
as Host
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Marisa Pare
as Lace
Danny Lee Clark
as Nitro
Michael M. Horton
as Gemini
William 'Billy' Smith
as Thunder
Tonya Knight
as Gold
Jim Starr
as Laser
Lori Fetrick
as Ice
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Galen Tomlinson
as Turbo
Sha-Ri Pendleton
as Blaze
Raye Hollitt
as Zap
Larry Csonka
as Co-Host
American Gladiators: Quick Answers
Where can I watch American Gladiators?
American Gladiators is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US.
When was American Gladiators first aired?
American Gladiators came out on December 31, 1988.
Is American Gladiators worth watching?
American Gladiators holds a 5.8/10 average from 29 TMDB user ratings. Reactions are mixed, so check the trailer first.
