• Death at the Wing | The Invisible Revolution

  • Mar 31 2021
  • Length: 37 mins
  • Podcast

Death at the Wing | The Invisible Revolution

  • Summary

  • In the late 70s, basketball was changing rapidly, as was the country. The ABA, a start-up basketball league showcased a faster style of play that captivates fans and introduced a 3-point line to professional basketball. But it was struggling financially. The NBA was just the opposite -- gaining a foothold but lacking that “cool” factor. After a merger, and the rise of satellite TV, everything came together -- Dr. J, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird’s highlights reached fans across the country. Cable and satellite TV would showcase a revolution in the rest of America as well -- and no politician was better equipped for the moment than the movie-star-turned-president, Ronald Reagan. A new era of superstardom and fast living was on the horizon -- one that would also leave many behind. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Death on the Lot and Death at the Wing, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Death on the Lot show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com to get access wherever you listen. A Hyperobject Industries & Sony Music Entertainment production. Want to get in touch? Email us datw@hyperobjectindustries.com To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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