"The Agony of Defeat" Scene occurred in March 1970. This scene was part of the show's intro for years. ABC aired a popular weekend series called "Wide World of Sports." Jim McKay said the phrase "The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat" as the opening narration for the television show Wide World of Sports. The line, along with the full opening narration, became a national catchphrase associated with the show. | West Florida & Panhandle History Express
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