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[07/09/26 - 09:01 AM]
CNN Original Series "Decades in Sports" from Playtone's Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog to Premiere Sunday, August 2
Across six episodes, "Decades in Sports" explores the defining moments, athletes and cultural shifts that shaped sports over the past six decades.
[05/14/25 - 08:54 AM]
CNN Originals Teases 2025-2026 Programming Slate
Highlights include the newcomers "New Orleans" (w/t) and "This Land Is Your Land" (w/t).
[05/14/25 - 08:49 AM]
CNN Original Series Reunites with Playtone's Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman to Relaunch the Decades Series with "Decades in Sports"
"Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog have created many iconic series for CNN, and our audiences have shown a continuing interest in unpacking and reliving the nostalgia around specific cultural moments," said Amy Entelis.






DECADES IN SPORTS (CNN)
Premieres Sunday, August 2
BROADCAST HISTORY:
8/2/26 - ???
STATUS:
new this summer (yet to premiere)
TIME SLOT:
sundays from 9:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (6 episodes)
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
limited series
DESCRIPTION:
(from CNN's press release, July 2026) CNN Original Series Decades in Sports from executive producers Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog explores the cultural and political milestones that transformed sports and helped shape America. The newest installment in the Emmy(R) Award-nominated Decades franchise premieres with two episodes on Sunday, August 2 starting at 9pm ET/PT. The six-episode series will air weekly on Sundays at 9pm ET/PT and stream the next day on the CNN app or at CNN.com/watch. Across six episodes, Decades in Sports explores the defining moments, athletes and cultural shifts that shaped sports over the past six decades, from the television revolution and Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, to the transformative social and political changes of the 1970s, to the impact of social media on today's biggest sports stars. Along the way, each decade reveals the unforgettable athletes, championship moments and cultural milestones that transformed sports, and America.
CREW INFORMATION:
· Amy Entelis as EP (CNN)
· Gary Goetzman as EP
· Lyle Gamm as EP (CNN)
· Mark Herzog as EP
· Tom Hanks as EP
GENRE(S):
· reality
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· PlayTone