Turner Sports to Premiere “The Inside Story” Documentary Series Commemorating 30 Years of Inside the NBA on Four Consecutive Nights Beginning March 4
The Four-Part Documentary Series Will Air Thursday, March 4-Sunday, March 7
Doc-Series Explores Evolution of the Iconic Studio Show Through the Lens of its Four Personalities: Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal
Inside the NBA – the Sports Emmy Award-winning studio show known for its entertaining style and unfiltered commentary – pulls back the curtain on its more than 30-year history with “The Inside Story,” a four-part documentary series airing on consecutive nights Thursday, March 4, through Sunday, March 7, on TNT. The first episode will air immediately following NBA on TNT's coverage of the Miami Heat vs. New Orleans Pelicans matchup. (see below for full schedule). Produced by Turner Sports, the documentary takes viewers on a journey that started in 1989 and illuminates its evolution into a cultural phenomenon. Each hour-long episode reveals untold stories that highlight the chemistry between the four personalities – Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal – while also exploring their uncanny ability to continuously entertain and inform viewers. The documentary series also demonstrates how the show’s common thread of togetherness has helped them survive some of the toughest times. The Inside Story is driven by never-before-seen-footage and interviews with celebrities, production crew members and sports reporters exemplifying how Inside the NBA became a show able to blend sports and entertainment each week, with a willingness to push the boundaries as it engages viewers in an impactful and enjoyable way.
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