Television and Film Appearances
In November 1999, Murray appeared as himself in an episode of Walker, Texas Ranger in Season 8 Episode 8 titled "Widow Maker".
In 2007, Murray, along with his wife Jewel, appeared in the ABC reality television series Fast Cars and Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race, featuring a dozen celebrities in a stock car racing competition. In the first round of competition, Murray matched up against skateboarder Tony Hawk and actress Krista Allen.
In August 2007, he was back on television when CMT created Ty Murray’s Celebrity Bull Riding Challenge. Murray attempted to teach nine celebrities the art of bull riding.
In January 2008, he appeared as himself in an episode of CSI.
On February 8, 2009, it was announced that both Murray and Jewel would be contestants on the eighth season of Dancing with the Stars, signifying the first time a husband and wife appeared as contestants on the show in the same season; however, Jewel had to withdraw from the competition due to an injury sustained during pre-season practice. Murray was partnered with new Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Chelsie Hightower. Murray was eliminated in the tenth week semi-finals.
In 2009, Murray and Jewel appeared on the HGTV Celebrity Holiday Homes special.
In January 2010, Murray and Jewel appeared on the ABC reality series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
On February 22, 2010, Murray was co-host of WWE Raw on USA Network with his wife Jewel where they had a bull-riding competition for the divas.
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