American Gladiators Is Iconic Because It Took Itself Just Seriously Enough
by David Bixenspan from Deadspin > Sports News Without Fear, Favor or Compromise on (#4Q9Q3)
Virtually from the moment that it launched 30 years ago this week, people both loved and misunderstood American Gladiators. For a show that was successful with viewers and which inspired a constellation of spinoffs and reboots and knockoffs, it's a strange legacy. Bill Hicks' "Go back to bed, America" bit on the show"