Monday Night Football is an American drama television series that premiered on ABC on September 21, 1970. It was created by Roone Arledge. It stars Howard Cosell, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith and Alex Karras.
Howard Cosell hosted the first instalment of Monday Night Football.
Premise
Howard Cosell hosted the first instalment of Monday Night Football.
Monday Night Football debuts with Howard Cosell hosting along with Frank Gifford and Don Meredith.
September 21, 1970
2
Kansas City Chiefs @ Baltimore Colts
Johnny Unitas gets pulled from the game after throwing 2 interceptions in the first half and Len Dawson throws 4 TDs to seal the game for the Chiefs.
September 28, 1970
3
Chicago Bears @ Detroit Lions
Future defensive line coach for the Steelers, Dick LeBeau gets 2 interceptions to beat the Bears.
October 5, 1970
Season 2 preview13 episodes total
Season 2 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Minnesota Vikings @ Detroit Lions
September 20, 1971
2
New York Jets @ St Louis Cardinals
September 27, 1971
3
Oakland Raiders @ Cleveland Browns
October 4, 1971
Season 3 preview13 episodes total
Season 3 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Washington Redskins @ Minnesota Vikings
September 18, 1972
2
Kansas City Chiefs @ New Orleans Saints
September 25, 1972
3
New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles
October 2, 1972
Season 4 preview13 episodes total
Season 4 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
New York Jets @ Green Bay Packers
September 17, 1973
2
New Orleans Saints @ Dallas Cowboys
September 24, 1973
3
Atlanta Falcons @ Detroit Lions
October 1, 1973
Season 5 preview15 episodes total
Season 5 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Oakland Raiders @ Buffalo Bills
September 16, 1974
2
Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles
September 23, 1974
3
Denver Broncos @ Washington Redskins
September 30, 1974
Season 6 preview15 episodes total
Season 6 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Oakland Raider @ Miami Dolphins
Dolphins enter the game with 31 consecutive home wins. During halftime, Harry Reasoner, ABC anchorman gives an update on the assassination attempt on president Gerald Ford a few hours before the game.
September 22, 1975
2
Green Bay Packers @ Denver Broncos
September 29, 1975
3
Dallas Cowboys @ Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions open their new stadium, The Pontiac Silverdome.
October 6, 1975
Season 7 preview15 episodes total
Season 7 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills
A new theme song is introduced.
September 13, 1976
2
Oakland Raider @ Kansas City Chiefs
September 20, 1976
3
Washington Redskins @ Philadelphia Eagles
Monday Night Football sees its first overtime game.
September 27, 1976
Season 8 preview15 episodes total
Season 8 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
San Francisco 49ers @ Pittsburgh Steelers
September 19, 1977
2
New England Patriots @ Cleveland Browns
September 26, 1977
3
Oakland Raiders @ Kansas City Chiefs
October 3, 1977
Season 9 preview21 episodes total
Season 9 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Baltimore Colts @ Dallas Cowboys
The Crew enjoy nachos during the game and help popularize the Texan snack.
September 4, 1978
2
Denver Broncos @ Minnesota Vikings
September 11, 1978
3
Baltimore Colts @ New England Patriots
September 18, 1978
Season 10 preview21 episodes total
Season 10 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Pittsburgh Steelers @ New England Patriots
Patriots Wide Receiver, Darryl Stingley received a 5 minute ovation after suffering an injury that resulted in him being quadriplegic a year earlier.
September 3, 1979
2
Los Angeles Rams @ Denver Broncos
September 6, 1979
3
Atlanta Falcons @ Philadelphia Eagles
September 10, 1979
Season 11 preview21 episodes total
Season 11 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins
September 8, 1980
2
Los Angeles Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
September 11, 1980
3
Houston Oilers @ Cleveland Browns
September 15, 1980
Season 12 preview21 episodes total
Season 12 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
San Diego Chargers @ Cleveland Browns
September 7, 1981
2
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Miami Dolphins
September 10, 1981
3
Oakland Raiders @ Minnesota Vikings
September 14, 1981
Season 13 preview13 episodes total
Season 13 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Pittsburgh Steelers @ Dallas Cowboys
September 13, 1982
2
Minnesota Vikings @ Buffalo Bills
September 16, 1982
3
Green Bay Packers @ New York Giants
This is the final game played in the NFL before the players strike.
September 20, 1982
Season 14 preview22 episodes total
Season 14 episode preview
Episode
Title
Air date
1
Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins
Howard Cosell makes a remark about Alvin Garrett, referring to his as a “Little monkey” which eventually led to him being fired after week 15.