Incredible Sunday
A show of stunts, talents, and the extraordinary.
That's Incredible! was a reality program on ABC from 1980 to 1984, following in the footsteps of shows like You Asked for It and Ripley's Believe It or Not! It showcased stunt performers, reenactments of supposedly paranormal events, and people with unusual abilities, such as speed-talker John Moschitta Jr., who got his first national TV exposure there. The series also highlighted scientific and medical advances, including the Taser and a corneal reshaping procedure. At the end of each segment, a host would declare the show's catchphrase: "That's incredible!" The program was revived for the 1988–89 season under the title Incredible Sunday, with hosts John Davidson, Cristina Ferrare, and Tracey Gold.
Quick Facts
- Network
- ABC
- Original run
- 1980 to 1984
- Hosts
- Fran Tarkenton
- John Davidson
- Cathy Lee Crosby
- Production company
- Alan Landsburg Productions
- Premiere date
- March 3, 1980
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Did You Know?
- The show ranked #3 in the Nielsen ratings during its first season (1979–80) with a 25.8 rating.
- A spin-off called Those Amazing Animals aired on ABC from August 24, 1980, to August 23, 1981.
Synopsis
The show was co-hosted by Fran Tarkenton, John Davidson and Cathy Lee Crosby, and was produced by Alan Landsburg Productions. Originally aired as an hour-long program, episodes were later re-edited into 30-minute segments for syndication. It debuted on March 3, 1980. A number of the stunts performed were dangerous, including juggling knives, staying inside a small box for hours, and one involving a man supposedly catching a bullet between his teeth. The dangerous nature of these stunts eventually prompted producers to augment the footage with the caption "Do Not Try This Yourself". Steve Baker, also known as "Mr. Escape", was frequently featured on the show. In 1980, Tiger Woods appeared on the show at the age of 5, displaying his ability to putt a golf ball into a hole from different areas.
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