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The First Olympics: Athens 1896

The First Olympics: Athens 1896

Description: A baron and a Princeton professor push for a modern Olympics.
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 1984
Number of episodes: 2
First episode air date: May 20, 1984
Awards: Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie or a Special (Original Dramatic Score), MORE
Network: NBC
Nominations: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie, MORE
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