Lou Grant Season 1 Episode 15

Lou Grant Season 1 Episode 15 Sports

  • TVPG
  • January 10, 1978
  • 47 min
  •   (30)

Lou Grant season 1 episode 15, titled "Sports," follows the staff of the Los Angeles Tribune as they cover the world of sports. Lou assigns a young reporter named Art Donovan to cover the local hockey team, the LA Kings, but Art is hesitant due to his lack of knowledge about the sport. Meanwhile, the newspaper's sports editor, Charlie Hume, tries to convince Lou to allow him to run a story on a boxing promoter with a controversial past.

As Art struggles to understand the intricacies of hockey, he turns to a player on the Kings team for help. The player, Johnny, takes him under his wing and teaches him about the sport, but also reveals some troubling information about the team's owner, Mr. Buechaker. Art realizes that there may be more to the story than just the games on the ice and begins to investigate.

Meanwhile, Charlie's story about the boxing promoter sparks a heated debate in the newsroom. Some of the staff, including one of Lou's reporters, Billie, believe that the story is important and should be published, while others, such as the managing editor, Rossi, feel that it is too risky for the paper to take on.

Eventually, Lou makes the decision to publish both stories, but not without facing backlash from some members of the community. As the Tribune staff deals with the fallout from the coverage, they also come to a better understanding of the role that sports play in society and the inherent value of ethical journalism.

Overall, "Sports" is a thought-provoking episode that explores the intersection of sports and journalism. The show touches on issues such as athlete activism, sportsmanship, and the responsibility of media outlets to report on potentially controversial topics. With its compelling characters and engaging storylines, Lou Grant season 1 episode 15 is a must-watch for fans of quality drama.

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Description
  • First Aired
    January 10, 1978
  • Content Rating
    TVPG
  • Runtime
    47 min
  • Language
    English