Those who grew up in the 1990’s have fond memories of NBA Inside Stuff. It was created when NBC wrested the NBA contract away from CBS and the network gave the league 30 minutes of air time to do a show that was suited for children and young teens.
Ahmad Rashad remained the host throughout its original run from 1990 through 2005 and was joined by co-hosts Julie Moran (who went to ABC Sports, then Entertainment Tonight and Access Hollywood), Willow Bay (who left to join ABC’s Good Morning America) and then Summer Sanders (who created her own business empire). After NBC lost the NBA contract to ESPN, Inside Stuff went to ABC where it remained until the show was canceled.
The new version will air on NBA TV in its old Saturday timeslot at noon ET. Former Detroit Piston and Orlando Magic star Grant Hill will be a co-host along with Atlanta sports radio personality Kristen Ledlow. NBA TV says Inside Stuff will air for 26 weeks beginning on November 2 with various special editions thrown in.
We have the press release from NBA TV.
NBA TV is Bringing Back NBA Inside Stuff with Fresh New Look Including Co-Hosts Grant Hill and Kristen Ledlow
All-New Original Episodes to Premiere Saturday, Nov. 2, at Noon ET
NBA Inside Stuff, the ground-breaking sports and entertainment all-access show, is coming to NBA TV with brand-new episodes featuring co-hosts Grant Hill and Kristen Ledlow set to debut Saturday, Nov. 2, at Noon ET. The series, which last aired in 2005, will combine some of the franchise’s most celebrated segments – redefined versions of “Jam Session” and “Rewind” – with in-depth interviews highlighting some of the NBA’s biggest stars and more, all packaged with a fresh new look.
The 30-minute show will be televised weekly throughout the NBA season (26 episodes), along with several special editions airing at select times during the year. The return of NBA Inside Stuff will also include brand extensions across the entire NBA Digital portfolio and social media integration across all platforms.
“We look forward to bringing Inside Stuff to the next generation of NBA fans,” said Christina Miller, senior vice president and general manager of NBA Digital. “The series will offer fun, original content for our fans including all access features, must-see highlights and all-new segments which we will present across all screens”
Hill, who recently retired following an 18-year NBA career, will also be joining Turner Sports as an analyst for NBA TV and TNT. He was a seven-time NBA All-Star, five-time All-NBA selection, three-time winner of the NBA Sportsmanship Award and NBA co-Rookie of the Year in 1995. Hill, the third overall pick in the 1994 NBA Draft, played for the Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers during his NBA career. He won two NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championships at Duke University, where his No. 33 is retired.
Ledlow is co-host of The Morning Drive, a sports radio talk show airing on 92.9FM The Game in Atlanta. She’s previously served as a field reporter for Fox Sports and Scout.com covering SEC and ACC football and basketball. Additionally, Ledlow has anchored ABC 27 News and has been a sideline reporter for 97.9 ESPN Radio in Tallahassee, Fla.
Known for its trademark off-the-court features with NBA players, NBA Inside Stuff originally aired from 1990-2005, providing fans with a unique perspective of the game. The trailblazing weekly magazine show was hosted by Emmy Award winner Ahmad Rashad and included a variety of co-hosts through the years, including Julie Moran, Willow Bay, and Summer Sanders.
For good measure, here’s a Best of NBA Rewind from the 1998-99 season with Ahmad and Summer on the set.
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There you have it.
