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The Inside Story

2021-03-04 · 70 min / episode · Not rated

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Inside the NBA – the Sports Emmy Award-winning studio show known for its entertaining style and unfiltered commentary – pulls back the curtain on its more than 30-year history in this four-part documentary series. Interviews with celebrities, crew members, sports reporters and more illuminate the show’s evolution into a cultural phenomenon with untold stories that highlight the chemistry between Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal.

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Ernie JohnsonErnie JohnsonHimself
Kenny SmithKenny SmithHimself
Charles BarkleyCharles BarkleyHimself
Shaquille O'NealShaquille O'NealHimself

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