The show was co-hosted by Fran Tarkenton, John Davidson and Cathy Lee Crosby, and was produced by Alan Landsburg Productions.

[2] A number of the stunts performed were dangerous, including juggling knives, staying inside a small box for hours, and one involving a man supposedly catching a bullet between his teeth.

In 1980, Tiger Woods appeared on the show at the age of 5, displaying his ability to putt a golf ball into a hole from different areas.

Also appearing were explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, undersea photographers Ron and Valerie Taylor, and Joan Embery of the San Diego Zoo.

was revived for the 1988–89 season, hosted by Davidson, Cristina Ferrare and Tracey Gold, as Incredible Sunday.