Those Guys Have All the Fun: Inside the World of ESPN

An oral history of ESPN that provides an behind-the-scenes account of the network that transformed sports television. The network began in 1979 as a modest cable channel concept for broadcasting local sporting events in Connecticut. It has since grown to become one of the most successful networks in modern television history, operating eight channels across the United States and internationally. Based on over 500 interviews with prominent figures from ESPN's history and athletes, the book reveals the stories of those who built the network. Through firsthand accounts from producers, business leaders, and on-air personalities, it documents both the network's successes and the scandals, rivalries, internal conflicts, and triumphs that marked its rise. The narrative uncovers the behind-the-scenes dynamics that shaped what viewers see on screen.