Home Run Derby
A series of filmed home run contests between two sluggers of the late 1950s/early 1960s, one National Leaguer, one American Leaguer. The batters had to swing at every pitch in the strike zone. Any called strike or batted ball that did not go for a home run was an out. (Three outs per inning.) The batter with the most runs at the end of nine innings won $2000. The loser got $1000. As an added incentive, any batter who hit three home runs in a row got a $500 bonus. Each consecutive home run after the first three in a row was worth an additional $500. While one hitter was at bat, the other sat in the press box with host Mark Scott and talked about both his and the other hitter's career. Filmed at Wrigley Field--home of the Pacific Coast League Los Angeles Angels--where the power alleys were a generous 345 feet from home plate.
- 1959-1961
- 1 season
- MGM Home Entertainment
- Sports
- TV-PG
A series of filmed home run contests between two sluggers of the late 1950s/early 1960s, one National Leaguer, one American Leaguer. The batters had to swing at every pitch in the strike zone. Any called strike or batted ball that did not go for a home run was an out. (Three outs per inning.) The batter with the most runs at the end of nine innings won $2000. The loser got $1000. As an added incentive, any batter who hit three home runs in a row got a $500 bonus. Each consecutive home run after the first three in a row was worth an additional $500. While one hitter was at bat, the other sat in the press box with host Mark Scott and talked about both his and the other hitter's career. Filmed at Wrigley Field--home of the Pacific Coast League Los Angeles Angels--where the power alleys were a generous 345 feet from home plate.
Season 1 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 1960
Episode 1
Mickey Mantle vs. Willie Mays
Sat, Jan 9, 1960
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees and Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants face off in the first episode of the series.
Episode 2
Ernie Banks vs. Mickey Mantle
Sat, Jan 16, 1960
Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs challenges last week's winner Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees.
Episode 3
Jackie Jensen vs. Mickey Mantle
Sat, Jan 23, 1960
Jackie Jensen of the Boston Red Sox challenges two-time winner Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees.
Episode 4
Harmon Killebrew vs. Mickey Mantle
Sat, Jan 30, 1960
Harmon Killebrew of the Washington Senators challenges defending three-time winner Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees.
Episode 5
Rocky Colavito vs. Harmon Killebrew
Sat, Feb 6, 1960
Rocky Colavito of the Cleveland Indians challenges last week's winner Harmon Killebrew of the Washington Senators.
Episode 6
Ken Boyer vs. Harmon Killebrew
Sat, Feb 13, 1960
Ken Boyer of the St. Louis Cardinals challenges two-time winner Harmon Killebrew of the Washington Senators.
Episode 7
Hank Aaron vs. Ken Boyer
Sat, Feb 20, 1960
Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves challenges last week's winner Ken Boyer of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Episode 8
Jim Lemon vs. Hank Aaron
Sat, Feb 27, 1960 24 mins
Jim Lemon of the Washington Senators challenges last week's winner Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves.
Episode 9
Eddie Mathews vs. Hank Aaron
Sat, Mar 5, 1960
Eddie Mathews of the Milwaukee Braves challenges two-time winner Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves.
Episode 10
Al Kaline vs. Hank Aaron
Sat, Mar 12, 1960
Al Kaline of the Detroit Tigers challenges three-time winner Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves.
Episode 11
Duke Snider vs. Hank Aaron
Sat, Mar 19, 1960 24 mins
Duke Snider of the Los Angeles Dodgers challenges four-time winner Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves.
Episode 12
Bob Allison vs. Hank Aaron
Sat, Mar 26, 1960
Bob Allison of the Washington Senators challenges five-time winner Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves.
Episode 13
Wally Post vs. Hank Aaron
Sat, Apr 2, 1960
Wally Post of the Philadelphia Phillies challenges six-time winner Hank Aaron of the Milwaukee Braves.
Episode 14
Dick Stuart vs. Wally Post
Sat, Apr 9, 1960
Dick Stuart of the Pittsburgh Pirates challenges last week's winner Wally Post of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Episode 15
Gus Triandos vs. Dick Stuart
Sat, Apr 16, 1960
Gus Triandos of the Baltimore Orioles challenges last week's winner Dick Stuart of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Episode 16
Frank Robinson vs. Dick Stuart
Sat, Apr 23, 1960
Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Reds challenges two-time winner Dick Stuart of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Episode 17
Bob Cerv vs. Frank Robinson
Sat, Apr 30, 1960
Bob Cerv of the Kansas City Athletics challenges last week's winner Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Reds.
Episode 18
Bob Allison vs. Bob Cerv
Sat, May 7, 1960
Bob Allison of the Washington Senators challenges last week's winner Bob Cerv of the Kansas City Athletics.
Episode 19
Willie Mays vs. Bob Allison
Sat, May 14, 1960
Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants challenges last week's winner Bob Allison of the Washington Senators.
Episode 20
Harmon Killebrew vs. Willie Mays
Sat, May 21, 1960
Harmon Killebrew of the Washington Senators challenges last week's winner Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants.
Episode 21
Jim Lemon vs. Willie Mays
Sat, May 28, 1960
Jim Lemon of the Washington Senators challenges two-time winner Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants.
Episode 22
Gil Hodges vs. Willie Mays
Sat, Jun 4, 1960
Gil Hodges of the Los Angeles Dodgers challenges three-time winner Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants.
Episode 23
Ernie Banks vs. Gil Hodges
Sat, Jun 11, 1960
Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs challenges last week's winner Gil Hodges of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Episode 24
Jackie Jensen vs. Ernie Banks
Sat, Jun 18, 1960
Jackie Jensen of the Boston Red Sox challenges last week's winner Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs.
Episode 25
Rocky Colavito vs. Jackie Jensen
Sat, Jun 25, 1960
Rocky Colavito of the Cleveland Indians challenges last week's winner Jackie Jensen of the Boston Red Sox.
Episode 26
Mickey Mantle vs. Jackie Jensen
Sat, Jul 2, 1960
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees challenges two-time winner Jackie Jensen of the Boston Red Sox.