RollerDerby was a classic TV show from day one in 1948 through the 70’s.

At 8:30 P.M. on November 29, 1948,Roller Derby debuted on New York television,beginning a 13-week run on the CBS-TV network, broadcasting at a timewell before television was in widespread use. Roller Derby became a classicsports program through the 70’s.

You can only find parts of thetelevised Roller Derby games today. This rare video is a complete game betweenthe Bay Area Bombers and the Red Devils. The games were show in two parts,first and send halves in TV syndication.

This game is digitally remasteredon DVD 9 (R plus).

Our game is from Kesar Pavilion inSan Francisco, Ca. Your announcers areWalt Harris and Jerry Seltzer (Leo Seltzer’s son). This game is intense andrough at times. Tony Roman and his wife, Carol “Peanutz” Meyer, stir up theaction.

Harris interviews Rosetta Saunders atthe end of the first half. Interview for the second half is missing. The finalscore is Bombers 35 and Devils 41.