During his 36 years on The Professional Bowlers Tour, there were occasions when ABC sent Schenkel away to cover other assignments.

The series covered several professional bowling events throughout its run that were not broadcast as part of the Pro Bowlers Tour on ABC.

Pro Bowlers Tour (1962-1997)

You can identify splits with all the authority of Chris Schenkel announcing "Pro Bowlers Tour."

Professional Bowlers Tour (1962-97)

Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, Pro Bowlers Tour typically outdrew college football and college basketball in the ratings.

ABC Sports says it has not renewed its Pro Bowlers Tour deal and has no plans to renew it.

Pro Bowlers Tour (1998-1999)

Professional Bowlers Tour (1962-1997)

(See also: Professional Bowlers Tour.)