The Way It Was is a PBS television series featuring athletes reminiscing about a particular sporting event from the past that aired from 1974 to 1978.
Hosted by Curt Gowdy, the bulk of the 30-minute broadcast was dedicated to rebroadcasting the game, uninterrupted but in edited form, with a short 5-minute discussion segment at the end of the show.
The show is also notable for its computer-animated intro with the song "Happy Days Are Here Again".
Gerry Gross, who created Sports Challenge, produced the show in association with KCET in Los Angeles.
In 1976, the show was nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of "Outstanding Edited Sports Series.