Documentary · United States of America · 2026 · 1h 10m

Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN

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Director
Greg DeHart
Cast
Bill Rasmussen as Self Scott Rasmussen as Self Chuck Pagano as Self Mary Walton as Self George Grande as Self George Conner as Self
Crew
Bruce Taylor — Director of Photography Paul Freedman — Editor Mike Soltys — Producer Paul Freedman — Producer
Synopsis

Follows Bill Rasmussen and his team as they create ESPN in 1978, transforming a bold vision of 24/7 sports broadcasting from a risky venture in Bristol, Connecticut into a network that revolutionized sports media.

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Key Collaborators
Greg DeHart Director Bruce Taylor Director of Photography Paul Freedman Editor Mike Soltys Producer Paul Freedman Producer
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