The Insiders (TV series) dancers in Michael Jackson's video "Beat It". This show follows the smash hit success of "Miami Vice", which it greatly resembled in style and content, and came from the same production company. The Insiders (TV series) The Insiders is an American drama series that aired on ABC from September 25, 1985 until June 2, 1986. starring Nicholas Campbell, Stoney Jackson and Gail Strickland. The one season program aired on Wednesday nights on ABC in the fall of 1985. It was directed by Bobby Roth, now known for the series "Prison Break". It is also known for its popular theme song
The Way It Was (TV series) from October 3, 1974 to 1978. Mobil Corporation provided major funding for the series, and had also released a 1975 book on the series, as a tie-in with the show's first season. In 1976, the show was nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of "Outstanding Edited Sports Series." Reruns currently air on ESPN Classic, occasionally under banner titles such as "NFL's Greatest Games" or "Classic World Series Film". The Way It Was (TV series) The Way It Was was a 1974 to 1978 PBS television series featuring athletes reminiscing about a particular sporting event from the past. Hosted