1971 Indianapolis 500
Network: ABC
Date and time: May 29, 1971, 7:30 PM
Format: Tape-delayed
Length: 2 hours
The Indianapolis 500 was shown same-day tape-delayed, in prime time.
During the race, host Chris Schenkel was riding in the pace car. When entering the pits, the pace car crashed. He was shaken up but not injured. Despite that, he sat out the remainder of the telecast.
Personnel:
Host: Chris Schenkel
Announcers: Jim McKay, Jackie Stewart
Pit reporters: Chris Economaki, Bill Flemming, Keith Jackson
Roving reporter: David Letterman
Executive producer: Roone Arledge
Producer: Chuck Howard
Associate producers: Don Ohlmeyer, Dick Buffinton, Carol Lehti
Directors: Chet Forte, Larry Kamm
Associate directors: Bernie Hoffman, Lou Frederick
Technical directors: Werner Gunther, Jack Hughes
Engineering supervisors: Joe DeBonis, Roy Robbins
Unit manager: Bob Czinke