1979 Week 4 NFL MNF Dallas at Cleveland 9 24 1979

I had a request to redo this one because the sound was so low. Hope this is better.

[@EaglesrtsoLosts]

Me and my Dad watched this game. R.I.P. Dad. We had fun watching football together.

[@sfkid30]

Great memory. Football shared by father and son is priceless.

[@richhava]

Those two sentences you put together tell a wonderful story that us reader's can unfold. I can see a man and his boy Learning about life through a football game. You probably talked about your first girl you had a crush on - you got a pep talk about your struggle in math class - what you would like to do with your future - the hug your father gave you at halftime when you talked about your best friend who was killed in a car accident. Something I never had but I find comfort in those who were close with their father. I did however watch football with my mommy once she fell in love with Ken Stabler when I was 11years old. She swore she would never watch football again when the Raiders traded him to Houston. But then the Phoenix - Jim Plunkett - rose out of nowhere to turn the 2-3 Raiders into an 11-5 record and win the Super Bowl and had to best Stablers Oilers 27-7 along the way. I think it was Lyle Alzado, whom she hated when he crushed her Stabler while with Denver, but when he sacked him in that game she hesitated and then yelled "yea that's it kill him Alzado'' She had her knew handsome QB and she researched his storybook life. Plunkett came out of nowhere and followed with 5 more seasons. My mom never watch another football game from start finish and no more yelling at a defensive lineman for bashing her beloved Plunkett. She bought his book when it was issued after his career. Before she died, I was able to get an autographed Jim Plunkett Jersey when he played at Stanford. I still have it. And I just realized that your two sentences brought back these great memories of my little southern mommy who loved Stabler for his beard and wild life style and then Plunkett who really moved her with his story. It wasn't a dad, but it was a nice 7 year run sharing my love for the Raiders All because of #12. But I never put Plunkett over the Snake.... If I need a touchdown to win a super bowl, I would pick Tom Brady. If I needed a touchdown to save my life, I choose Stabler YHWH bless

[@EaglesrtsoLosts]

@@richhava thanks for sharing awesome story from you blessings to you.

[@richhava]

@@EaglesrtsoLosts Thanks for taking time to read. Soper bowl 2023 Eagles 31 buffalo 30

[@christiancharles2866]

@@richhava Im a Browns fan but the Eagles were robbed in the Superbowl vs the Chiefs just like the Bengals were against the Rams the year before.

[@langlang420]

This is better than any nfl game I've seen in the last 15 years. Doesn't get better than dandy don, frank and howard!

[@Nastyfinger1444]

I used to love the NFL. Now I just sort-of watch the Super Bowl.

[@arthurbishop3173]

Oh, HELL YEAH IT IS!!!

[@MikeyMK-ct7jr]

Remember this game well. I was given a ticket to this game because a co workers dad could not make it. By time i made it to the stadium as I was finally sitting down in my seat Brian Sipe was throwing a td to Dave Logan. what a memorable night !!! Thanks for the memories Browns.

[@denisceballos9745]

I just listen to these guys announce the game while I work in my garage and get transported back in time. It’s great, thanks for posting 🙏.

[@sorryforthings72]

That’s a really good idea, like listening to it on the radio!....

[@kenp7814]

Back in the late 80s I was at a trade convention and met Meredith in an elevator with my sons. I was wearing my Browns gear, for days through out the convention he always yelled out "Hey Cleveland" .... Years later I was in an airport and someone yelled out "Hey Cleveland" ... It was Meredith ... great memory, kind person

[@terryp3034]

Meredith was one of a kind. Great story.

[@NEWMOONER]

I was born in Cleveland and I miss the Good Old BROWNS!!!

[@timzahler710]

So was i

[@dwissba68]

Brian Sipe

[@radar0412]

One of the few teams never to Play in a Superbowl. I like the late 70's uniforms. Wish they'd go back to them

[@dwissba68]

radar0412 They had a great team particularly 1980 made it to the championship game but lost to the Raiders.

[@radar0412]

@@dwissba68 Raiders beat them in the finals minutes in 1980 playoffs, but the Broncos in the late 80's turned out to be a Freakin Nightmare for the Brownies.

[@tenfourproductionsllc]

Seats at the 50 yard line, still 100 yards from the field.

[@bryanburrage9041]

Good old Cleveland Municipal Stadium with the structural support beams! GREAT memories of my Dad taking me to see the Browns and the Indians.

[@Charlie-fo5ds]

Proof that time travel exists...an episode of Beverly Hills 90210 was taped over by a MNF from 1979!! 😂

[@garynixon9035]

That one had me totally confused I swore I picked up the wrong cigar LOL !!!!!!!

[@leogetz3570]

I'm still in amazement that someone had a VCR in 1979!! I bet that "state of the art" technology cost a lot back then. And yes, that 90210 intro on the same tape sure had me confused!!

[@arthurbishop3173]

MNF '79 is a MUCH BETTER use for this VCR tape than 90210-thank you for this!!

[@christiancharles2866]

@@arthurbishop3173 90210 is legendary

[@christiancharles2866]

@@leogetz3570 Our family didnt have a VCR till 1984-85 when I was 10.

[@greasyflight6609]

It was fun watching MNF old days...my bro...dad...even my sister. I loved the Cardiac Kids...Browns Forever

[@Living4JC]

I remember watching this game as a 13 year old in front of the old Magnavox tv in our living room

[@rankinnwc]

That run by Greg Pruitt in the opening credits was insane.

[@nemo-nb3gh]

@Virgil Moody We are immensely grateful for your upload of this historically famous game. thank you !

[@SantaDog81]

Am I the only one who misses the baseball diamond on the field?

[@Armis71]

I would miss these too since I remember these as a kid. Now if you were a player falling on these and getting sand burns, probably not.

[@kevinevans5921]

SantaDog81 as of last Sunday (9/15/19) the game at Oakland is the last NFL game to be played with a baseball diamond after 100 years.

[@gmaqwert]

Nope

[@chavruta2000]

Playing on a combination field sucks and so does watching the game. I dont miss it.

[@jonstefanik9400]

I miss multipurpose stadiums. Cleveland Stadium was a good one.

[@Wingman-yl3qq]

Thank you for leaving the commercials in this video!

[@kegbot1]

I was at this game with my dad. What a night!

[@nymike06]

Very cool! However, I wish the Cowboys won.

[@christiancharles2866]

@@nymike06 Go Browns

[@PredatorKingdom]

Goddamn, the Browns and Cowboys had great uniforms in this game and in this era. Starting with the Browns I've always loved the Kardiac Kids orange pants paired with brown or white just a unique and great look hopefully these become the primaries in 2020 for their new uniforms. Also the Cowboys uniform is different from now I actually loved this royal blue paired with the actual gray/blue pants. Also, the font for the Cowboys was beast back in the 70s they went to that generic shit around 81 or 82. Just an overall great video when MNF was a real event and I love the fact that the uploader left the commercials in that's awesome!

[@toddhumbert3752]

Incredible. I was glued. What memories.

[@Chairman7w]

That service commercial at the 20:39 mark! OMG - I was totally singing along with that! Hah! Weird how certain things stick in your memory.

[@marcbrown1218]

Theme intro priceless

[@arthurbishop3173]

Yup!!

[@robertdore9592]

Lyle Alzado in a Browns uniform? What a find, as a Raiders fan I thank you for posting this game...

[@robertnelsonjr4648]

I love watching these old games Takes me back to my Childhood

[@gregroscoe4051]

Back when the NFL was awesome! Love these old games. Thanks for posting. Dallas tended to shoot themselves in the foot with turnovers. The main difference between them and the Steelers of this era. TURNOVERS! Dorsett the best pure runner of his day, but way too many fumbles. Love watching Randy White play at DT. Always at full speed and nobody was ever better at that position.

[@spryfolII]

When we review the 1980 Browns, they were legitimately 1 play from a real shot at a Super Bowl. The Browns kick that FG, and defeat the Raiders, they matched up perfectly with the Chargers. I think they would've defeated San Diego and Philadelphia in the Super Bowl. That was 1980, this year 1979 gave us a preview of the potential the Browns had.

[@scottybbadd]

Didn't they miss a PAT and have a couple kicks blocked in that game

[@bigtexmacgonigle444]

Well, like Dandy Don used to crow: "If if's and but's were candy and nuts, we'd all have a Merry Christmas.."...lol

[@dougprostak2932]

Couple of missed field goals that's probably why they tried for the TD by the way I was at this game and the raiders playoff game​@@scottybbadd

[@SteveBaker-cq2fg]

They need to reshow those Miller Lite commercials during games. They were the best!

[@stanleymarrero5730]

Love it, thanks Sipe was awesome

[@AndthenthereisCencorship-xc6yi]

Greg and Mike were a hell of a combo!

[@Lumpy63]

Boy, you don't hear that too often, " Battle of the Unbeatens", Dallas and Cleveland...back when MNF was must watch on ABC with the classic broadcasting team...

[@daimonrichardson1853]

This was my first game with my Dad,and two brothers. We sat on the DUGOUT.....#D4L

[@MichaelMartin-eh6wl]

Gotta wonder what ole Dandy and Howie would think about the kickoff receiving team not being allowed to make a wedge in 2019.

[@Beatles01able]

OMG the pre-hype, Cosell, the theme and then into Gifford! Man, there was NOTHING like MNF back in the day!

[@MarcPagan]

Thanks for the upload amigo.

[@cs292]

This was the first time I remember feeling sad about a football game…the Cowboys had lost before..but I felt this one.

[@LazlosPlane]

Man, this was great. I really miss the excitement of MNF. And Cosell.

[@marcovalsiq8702]

Wow 40 years... Just a couple of months before I was born...

[@yourroyalhighness7662]

I was 20 years old when this game was played. I had been a Cowboy fan since I first saw them on tv. That game was the fabled “Ice Bowl” between Dallas and Green Bay. This 1979 game between the Cowboys and Browns was rare for me as my mind was elsewhere that night. I was about to undergo major surgery the next morning and as I watched the game from my hospital bed could not concentrate on the contest. Maybe that was for the best since Cleveland whipped Dallas that night.

[@bigtexmacgonigle444]

Back when you could see 2 good heavyweight fights on a Friday nite on free tv..ABC.

[@rftulie]

Seriously, how huge was the effect of these three announcers and their uncontested reign over Monday night on the explosion of popularity of the NFL's product during the years that they broadcast these games?

[@vwm8534]

Just my opinion but I think it was pretty big at the time. They were different and I think that was a lot of it

[@mikehartman3527]

Allowing alcoholic beverages in the booth helped make it more interesting. It was an event back then; now it's an afterthought

[@christiancharles309]

This is Howard Cossell

[@donlombardo3108]

My two favorite players Brian sipe and Greg Pruitt

[@DanielPahl-q9v]

People forget how great a player Jerry Sherk was at DT. Sacks weren't an official stat yet, but he finished with 70. Also DPOY in 1976. Knee. issues derailed a potential HOF career.

[@gatorflight74]

$579 for a stereo system from Radio Shack??? Damn that's expensive...lol!

[@MeIn321]

Beta unit $800.00. Thought we were rich as kids!

[@washeedjones307]

Wow!!! I always loved those classic 1970s Cleveland Browns jerseys.They could have the greatest color combinations of brown white and orange of any NFL team in my opinion.... I also like the combos of Tampa bay buccaneers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals!!!

[@CalvinBealer]

It's hard to Believe this was 45 Years ago.

[@michaeldelfino1800]

I remember watching this game...I was 12 years old...Typical of a 12 year old, I remember there was a long pass attempt to Drew Pearson near the end zone which was incomplete...As Pearson walked back to the huddle he puked big time...Not sure why after all of these years I still remember that but I do...I need to find it...

[@victorestrada7559]

I worked this game as security op. mgr. for Sunrise Main Events remember Joe Lemmo head of stadium security riding around a in golf cart & telling us with all the tailgating drinking it was going to be a crazy night sure enough fans charged the field afterwards, one of my guys got pushed over into the dugout the Cleveland cops were not nice to the fan din't hurt my guy tho.

[@misternewyorkknickerbocker4604]

Priceless Videos ❤️👍🏿

[@stardaddyo9]

I was a freshman in highschool when I saw this game.

[@kevinkoogle7352]

I remember watching this live when I saw Drew Pearson vomit at about 4:00 left in the game.

[@nymike06]

2:41:06

[@paolo-n2000]

Greg Pruitt! Bad jazz RB!

[@EaglesrtsoLosts]

Great game, miss the announcers. Always loved watching the browns play.

[@williamhenry1934]

2019 ,40 years later and no Super Bowls! Unbelievable, and how disheartening!

[@odenmax227]

They got two of them.. In Baltimore. :(

[@claypleasant6327]

55:02 Hertz commercial with OJ Simpson and Jimmy Connors. If we could forward 35 years to the future, we wouldn't believe it

[@danieldougan269]

Even on the night of the murders in 1994, he was driving a Bronco that was registered to Hertz and had flown to Chicago for a Hertz convention.

[@tracyisbest]

Caitlin sighting at 2:52:47 so don't miss it! :)

[@GodFreeAtLast]

I love watching these old games. Thank You. I want to know where I can get one of those Lanier's (36:08). 😄

[@philpolanco]

With the original commercials?! Heck yeah🤙🏾🙌🏼

[@radar0412]

And that time Laidlaw got Laid Down. One of my favorite Frank Gifford lines. Probably not said in this game though.

[@cmitchel35]

Dallas in their rare Blue uniforms

[@richmoore3223]

Always hated those blue jerseys,they seem to be bad luck,at least most of the games I watched as a kid,they seemed to loose more than they won in the Blues.

[@ChrisBrown-fx6ts]

That was their road colors,primarily

[@jrodlange8099]

In some bizarre way I kind of miss it as well. I was 8 at this time and my local teams (Twins/Vikings) also used the dual purpose stadium of the old Met. Ironically, as a dufus 8 year old I thought artificial turf was so cool, probably because it wasn't in my market. In other words, as it pertains to the skin diamond, it's probably more of a abscence makes the heart grow fonder as opposed to literally missing it. In other words, the entire era.

[@mooknick242]

all this makes me realize is what a scam and how much the NFL absolutely SUCKS today..absolute money making scam...but damn it was absolutely magical at this time...A contract was a contract, players actually tackled without worrying about a flag, and they had INTEGRITY!! I know it is almost unbelievable...i am a Cowboy fan but i think every kid liked Brian Sipe back then lol

[@shaunl446]

Anyone see OJ on the Hertz commercial?

[@demetriushill9725]

the buick commercial at 16:41 the guy holding the baby is dabnes that was engaged to Vanessa on the Cosby show little known fun fact lol

[@astralwerks4]

The games sure were sloppier back then, just watching some of these games from my childhood. No one would accept the amount of fumbles and interceptions today. If you had 18 TDs and 10 interceptions as a QB you were pretty good. Today you'd be a 3rd string.

[@penguinsfan251]

I remember this game. Grew up 25 miles from Cleveland....wecwere and are all Pittsburgh fans. Never liked the orange pants..too pumpkin like. The white pants they went back to in 1984 were better. Cleveland put a pasting on Dallas that night. I won some money. At the same time, Pittsburgh and Montreal were battling for first place in the NL East. 3WE in Cleveland carried the Pirates' broadcast from KDKA radio that night. The Bucs and Montreal split a doubleheader but the Pirates won the next three games to take first place in the NL East, then the National League pennant and then the World Series. Cleveland had a good team in 1979. Their problem was being in the AFC Central with Pittsburgh and Houston. The Browns would have won the NFC Championship had they been there instead. Finally, due to the 80K capacity, the Browns did not sell out every game. This game made it to local TV. Usually only the Steeler game sold out in advance. Cleveland Stadium was a dump. The lower deck seats were obstructed view and far from the field. The seats were narrow and wooden. Cold air came in off the lake. Before Modell made the move the stadium was crumbling. Browns fans did not deserve to lose their team but Cleveland and Cuyahoga County dragged their feet in replacing the stadium and Maryland had financing, land and a fan base waiting and ready for a team. Al Lerner, the Browns minority owner, was a banker in Maryland and had a lot of connections in Baltimore. He helped convince Modell to move. The rest is history. The Browns had a good 2023. Flacco has been amazing and the Browns have a shot at the Super Bowl.

[@robertperry8392]

No late hit flag on the Browns at 33:04?

[@rafehollister9123]

This game was ugly for the Cowboys, but they finished 11-5 and headed to the playoffs. The Browns were drilled by the Oilers the following week 31-10 which started a 3 game skid.

[@ronflatter1235]

23:45 Sipe to Newsome, 52 yards. 💣

[@HookedonChronics]

Damn a tobacco commercial, this shit is fascinating as a 30 year old Millenial. Seemed like a cool time.

[@blovedbrownsfan77]

Haven't seen this game in forever! Drew Pearson left an "impression" in Cleveland that night. XD

[@inova11901]

I watched that in real time.

[@missionalgirl]

Brian Sipe!

[@joe6096]

Dick Ambose just retired as a Cuyahoga County judge - he presided over one of the most notorious and horrific murder cases in Cleveland history - the murders of the 12 missing women whose remains were found buried on the murderer’s property.

[@getlostyougoofball]

Not on Ambrose's property. You're referring to the Imperial 11?

[@joe6096]

@@getlostyougoofball Yes of course I realized that was worded wrong so I fixed it. Sorry.

[@funkyflights]

40 years ago! Crazy

[@bigtexmacgonigle444]

At 2:41:00 they ask Drew Pearson what he thinks of this game.....

[@nymike06]

You beat me to it in mentioning that lol I remember watching this game at the time. Drew losing his lunch still resonates lol

[@olofpalme63]

Not sure about that opening narrative, the season opener against the Jets in 1970 was standing room only, and quite loud.

[@diaz5292]

Whoa! We can save $310 on that Radio Shack stereo system. Damn. I gotta get me one of those.

[@toddmichael5322]

Howard was an exceptional color commentator.

[@jamesvickers9476]

Do it Pruitt!!

[@michaelgarrett4849]

Hey who won the 😁 game anyway

[@someoneiswatchin]

Haha - the "professor" in the Tegrin commercial at 1:38:50 is the guy who played the jerk teacher Mr. Vernon in the Breakfast Club.

[@waltgreen5245]

Very observant! I saw it to.

[@zcam1969]

i love those old Cleveland fans , go Dawg Pound

[@senselessmonkee]

A Bruce Jenner commercial near the end of the game seems astonishing in 2020 looking back.

[@jimsmith9981]

Video looks like it was recorded in 3D

[@ronniewoodinsteadofmt2615]

Wow . The crowd noise is unreal . The announcers are literally yelling out . Today’s game on a Monday night is like a funeral home viewing.

[@brimtime8117]

I live the commercials, life back then was a lot different...and the Bruce Jenner commercial was scary!!

[@Mike-aka747]

Was Brian Sipe a HOF worthy QB?did his jump to the USFL hurt his chances? Maybe some folks could chime in on this??

[@vwm8534]

I think the jump did hurt him. He had the tools both himself and players around to put up HOF numbers.

[@michaelleroy9281]

I like any game with the Cowboys in blue jerseys

[@maddogmike5178]

Nice job Virgil

[@klbooze4639]

RIP Frank, Howard & Dandy Don

[@beeemm2578]

They were an institution. Just so many damn memories through the years. The first games I watched with my old man was MNF, with those 3 on the call. This game in particular...being Northeast Ohioans, was super special. To put the belt to Dallas' ass on national TV was memorable. 😏😄

[@jimhyland256]

Brian Sipe said this was the last game his father saw him play, and the proudest moment of his career.😊

[@zcam1969]

Brian was a tough QB ,i liked him too

[@JJJBRICE]

I served Lyle Alzado in a restaurant in 1987. Despite his various issues he was very polite and soft spoken .

[@SuReLyUJeSt1]

MAN, LYLE WAS REALLY GETTING AROUND! WASN'T HE IN THE 80s?

[@ARIZJOE]

Yes, I know a girl who dated Lyle - a total gentleman. And a very good person. But on the field nasty

[@lesterhall8853]

Not only are the games great, but the old commercials are also very memorable.

[@gmoney9978]

I agree 💯. Not a Cowboys fan at all but it brought back memories when I seen the offensive line do that pre set.

[@johngluck6938]

LOL Did anyone see Bruce Jenner advertisement at the end? If only people knew then what he would become !!!

[@johngluck6938]

@ClearlyCaribbeanReb LOL

[@JohnSmith-kz8yo]

And who knew OJ Simpson would become a double murderer...

[@jgringo5516]

Lmao!

[@garettsuperloser804]

@ John Smith, well O.J. took the rap for his son, who committed the crime, watch the interaction between them at the very end of his famous "car chase" when they pull into the driveway...

[@LazlosPlane]

@@garettsuperloser804 What were his son's motives???

[@creates100]

love these old MNF games. nothing like dandy Don Howard and the Giffer. thanks for posting.

[@ghoula69]

@Claude Williams You have it totally Correct. These Trumpsters hate the United States and every decent thing we stand for.

[@ghoula69]

@Claude Williams Lol So true!!!

[@christiancharles2866]

@@ghoula69 Its Ok Trump lost to Biden and will lose again in 2024. Trump has 34 indictments and will never be president again.

[@langevinproductions]

Miss the Announcers. they were totally into this game. Like being in a sports bar with friends

[@JayDogTitan-he6wo]

And now you see what Monday Night Football is now.

[@thegreenbird795]

@@JayDogTitan-he6wo Just look at what all mass media is today....

[@beeemm2578]

Right ...just the excitement they gave it. Crowd riled tf up, chaos...lol. better times, friends. Better everything

[@AI_Surfer]

My favorite Browns unis. Orange pants Brown jersey, orange pants white jersey, both combinations looked great. They should go back to these unis.

[@PredatorKingdom]

eloforever I couldn't have said it better this is my favorite all-time Browns uniform with the brown/white jersey paired with the orange pants. When they redo their uniforms in 2020 hopefully they go back to this look as their primaries.

[@jurnagin]

UlI like the dark Jerseys and white pants for home games and all white for away games

[@PredatorKingdom]

@@jurnagin I'm not a fan really of the white pants for the Browns I prefer the orange pants first then the brown pants when paired orange or white jerseys. White pants looks decent with brown or orange tops but definitely no to the all-whites.

[@JimmyFoxhound]

I agree so much, I LOVE the Orange pants and Brown jerseys/Orange pants and White jerseys from this era. My all time favorite look. I'm a little nervous about the uniform redesign in 2020 because the current unis are so darn ugly I hope they don't make them worse. The "BROWNS" lettering down the leg is just silly, looks like an arena football team.

[@nickbigmann5228]

Both these uniforms were Classics !!! Both teams should go back to them.

[@chriskimbell5884]

Man! That 1979 MNF intro was greatness!

[@kolptroop9983]

Chris Kimbell F yes Chris. I hummed along and it’s been 40 years.

[@ragingbull154]

I was 7 years old almost 8 watching this back in 1979. Couldn't miss watching my favorite player of all time......Tony Dorsett. The year I started collecting football cards. Still got my collection of cards. Most from the '79-'80 season.

[@hillterry86]

too bad it was such a bad game for Cowboys

[@gregwill1968]

My all time favorite sports figure too. I was 11. Grew up in Dallas

[@206Vin]

the Topps 1979 set was great. I have a bunch from that year.

[@Brian_S74]

Thanks for leaving the old commercials in. So fun seeing the old products again.

[@ericjennings6267]

See that entertainment system from radio shack for 579 bucks? it would be in the trash can now lol

[@Brian_S74]

@@ericjennings6267 i actually still have my parents Columbia turntable stereo system from 1973 when they got married. Still works also.

[@tphoyas]

Great Taste......or Less Filling??? THAT is the question!

[@kimberlymitchell3029]

Yeah

[@tomstoeger3967]

It's the year 2020, and I can't find a Buick dealer selling those nifty 1982 models.

[@mrHoppedupford]

Holy cow, 579.00 for a stereo receiver, 2 speakers and a turntable.

[@Chairman7w]

That's like $2,000 in today's money.

[@scottdavidson7001]

Right!!! LMFAO LOUDLY!

[@DoctorOreos]

And that was on sale.

[@jimjob28]

I think my parents had that same receiver. That thing lasted forever.

[@KittyPurrfect100]

I like the Cowboys and Brown uniforms from this game. Great traditional look! Bring these back.

[@michaelleroy9281]

Yes like when they battled each other in the old NFL in the 60s

[@balrog322]

20 minutes elapse before the first penalty is called-doubt that ever happens in today’s NFL.