The American Sportsman With Curt Gowdy - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Bob B.** · 01-09-2021, 02:56 AM

Growing up in the 60's one of the things I remember was watching Curt Gowdy on The American Sportsman Sunday afternoons. I believe Chevy was a big sponsor of the show and Chevy trucks and RV's were commonly seen on it. In this episode from late 1968 we see a new 1969 K5 Blazer with full wheel covers and white wall tires. Towards the end there is a new C/20 with an aluminum cabover camper, maybe an Airstream or Silver Streak. Yeah the show is a bit corny by today's standards, but it was great back in the day. Enjoy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8cqhlrtkp8&t=238s

CG · 01-09-2021, 12:03 PM

For some reason your link starts the video way past where you see the Blazer. So when you open the link start the video at the beginning where the Blazer is.

68Gold/white · 01-09-2021, 01:14 PM

That was the BEST show. Everything Curt Gowdy did was excellent!

**special-K** · 01-09-2021, 02:36 PM

Interesting how this was filmed prior to banning DDT I guess. They talked about eagles being a rare sight and then were saying how the blue heron was almost extinct. They've come a long way since. Many changes since those days. There's one for the better.

Just as the son starts the Blazer and they start to drift away one says "pretty" and the other says "beautiful" about the Blazer. Just after 1:45

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-09-2021, 02:53 PM

I enjoyed the video as much as seeing the Blazer and truck/camper. Dinner looked delicious too.

**CUSTOM/10** · 01-10-2021, 11:34 AM

This video brought back some memories!!!!!!
I use to watch the American Sportsman all the time, IMO it was the best outdoor show at the time, but there wasn't much competition back then either. Curt lived in Bethlehem NH and I remember my buddy pointing out his house once when we were at his uncles house, in Bethlehem, hunting rabbits with beagles. We were in his blue & white 1972 Blazer. Who knew that these old trucks, and Blazers, would be so endeared, and bring back memories from more than 40 yrs ago......

Gary

01-09-2021, 02:56 AM	#1
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,308	The American Sportsman With Curt Gowdy Growing up in the 60's one of the things I remember was watching Curt Gowdy on The American Sportsman Sunday afternoons. I believe Chevy was a big sponsor of the show and Chevy trucks and RV's were commonly seen on it. In this episode from late 1968 we see a new 1969 K5 Blazer with full wheel covers and white wall tires. Towards the end there is a new C/20 with an aluminum cabover camper, maybe an Airstream or Silver Streak. Yeah the show is a bit corny by today's standards, but it was great back in the day. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8cqhlrtkp8&t=238s __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

01-09-2021, 12:03 PM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Monroe, Wa. Posts: 19,773	Re: The American Sportsman With Curt Gowdy For some reason your link starts the video way past where you see the Blazer. So when you open the link start the video at the beginning where the Blazer is. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Monroe Swap meet May 18-19. Mike has the same spots for the NW guys he's had forever. Lunch time BBQ at the spaces. If you have stuff to sell bring it along. If you have a question PM stllookn (Mike) here via the board. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851291

01-09-2021, 01:14 PM	#3
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,279	Re: The American Sportsman With Curt Gowdy That was the BEST show. Everything Curt Gowdy did was excellent!

01-09-2021, 02:36 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: The American Sportsman With Curt Gowdy Interesting how this was filmed prior to banning DDT I guess. They talked about eagles being a rare sight and then were saying how the blue heron was almost extinct. They've come a long way since. Many changes since those days. There's one for the better. Just as the son starts the Blazer and they start to drift away one says "pretty" and the other says "beautiful" about the Blazer. Just after 1:45 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-09-2021 at 02:45 PM.

01-09-2021, 02:53 PM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: The American Sportsman With Curt Gowdy I enjoyed the video as much as seeing the Blazer and truck/camper. Dinner looked delicious too. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-10-2021, 11:34 AM	#6
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,796	Re: The American Sportsman With Curt Gowdy This video brought back some memories!!!!!! I use to watch the American Sportsman all the time, IMO it was the best outdoor show at the time, but there wasn't much competition back then either. Curt lived in Bethlehem NH and I remember my buddy pointing out his house once when we were at his uncles house, in Bethlehem, hunting rabbits with beagles. We were in his blue & white 1972 Blazer. Who knew that these old trucks, and Blazers, would be so endeared, and bring back memories from more than 40 yrs ago...... Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859



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