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
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go | — | — |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Ireland | Sky Go | — | — |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Italy | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Mexico | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists American Gladiators in 35 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is American Gladiators about?
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. American Gladiators is a Reality series, first aired on 1988-12-31, 7 seasons and 167 episodes.
Is American Gladiators worth watching?
TMDB users rate American Gladiators 5.8 out of 10 from 29 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
Where can I watch American Gladiators?
In the United States, American Gladiators streams on Amazon Prime Video. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Dan Carr, Johnny C. Ferraro
Cast
- Mike Adamle as Host
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Sources
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