The First Olympics: Athens 1896 (1984)

05/20/1984 (US) • 2h

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Overview

This two part mini-series shows the trials and tribulations all the participants endured to be a part of the very first Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. It focuses on the individuals from the many countries around the world that joined together to lay the foundation of the modern Summer Olympic Games.

Top Billed Cast

David Ogden Stiers

Dr. William Milligan Sloane

2 Episodes

Hunt Block

Robert Garrett

2 Episodes

David Caruso

James Connolly

2 Episodes

Alex Hyde-White

Arthur 'Skip' Blake

2 Episodes

Benedict Taylor

Edwin Flack

2 Episodes

Edward Wiley

Coach John Graham

2 Episodes

Nicos Ziagos

Spiridon Louis

2 Episodes

Honor Blackman

Madam Ursula Schumann

2 Episodes

Gayle Hunnicutt

Mary Sloane

2 Episodes


Last Season

Miniseries

1984 | 2 Episodes

Season 1 of The First Olympics: Athens 1896 premiered on May 20, 1984.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

olympic games

miniseries

track and field

sports arena

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