<P> Some of the events were modeled after those used on The Superstars, another Trans World - ABC production that featured athletes from all sports competing against each other for an overall title . Regular events included swimming, kayaking, volleyball, golf, tennis, bowling (on custom - made outdoor lanes), cycling, 3 - on - 3 football, the baseball dunk, running, and the obstacle course . Also featured as a regular event was a game of "Simon Says", directed by Catskill hotel Grossinger's entertainer Lou Goldstein . Each network received points based on how it performed in the event . </P> <P> After the regular events were over, the lowest scoring network was eliminated from further competition and the two remaining networks determined the day's winner with a tug of war . </P> <P> Two teams of five celebrities compete each week with a professional athlete as their coach (The coaches return throughout the season). The teams are typically assigned based on the genre or role of the celebrities' notable TV credits . For example, one episode pitted prime - time soap opera stars against actors associated with comedies, while another had had actors who played lawyers vs. those who played White House employees . Teams often include at last one veteran actor or actress who previously competed in the original Battle of the Network Stars and archive footage of their previous appearance (s) is shown . The venue remains Pepperdine University, as was the original . </P> <P> Battles I - III: Each network had a roster of 10 stars: six men and four women . </P>

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