Author: David J. Halberstam
NBA releases first round playoff schedule and networks; TNT identifies it four play-by-play crews
The playoffs are around the corner and here’s the schedule and what we know about […]
Seattle Kraken hire Everett Fitzhugh as the franchise’s announcer; He becomes first Black NHL team voice
A couple years ago, not long after this publication was launched, my longtime college buddy […]
Turner and ESPN release announcers and times for coming NBA games; Talent remains intact for now
NBA coverage has captured the spotlight this past week. No Covid-19 incidences. The restart […]
ESPN ready for an ‘NBA Restart’ in the Bubble with innovations and TV friendly enhancements
Michael Shiffman is at Ground Zero in Orlando, in what’s now become known as […]
Halby’s Morsels: MLB, NHL and NBA broadcasts; KC’s Matthews shares royal tales; Fox’ Adam Amin -Amen!
Kevin Harlan and Ian Eagle will be Turner’s first two play-by-players when the NBA games […]
Shortened MLB season starts; List of local radio and TV voices; All face awkward sets of circumstances
Think for a moment. For years, the best of the best, Vin Scully did […]
Is NBC’s Mike Tirico up to the task? Can the gifted generalist replace two giants, Al Michaels and Bob Costas?
There’s been almost nothing to suggest that Al Michaels has lost the spring to his […]
Halby’s Morsels: Age precautions; Orioles shut down their regulars; MLB and NBA broadcasts; War stories
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, there is a restart. But do we know what to […]
Voice Coaches: Do they help? An interview with mentor Ellie Miller; List of 35 thunderous announcers
Ellie Miller coaches announcers on how to improve their voices. But her career didn’t start […]
ESPN prepares for uncharted MLB season; Voices will be in studio; Network will pick up stadium audio
MLB’s local and network broadcast partners are about to delve into something so unusual […]
Halby’s Morsels; MNF, Steve Levy, Al Michaels, Nick/Lou Saban, Woj, Maria Taylor, Howard Cosell, John Sterling
MLB Network continues to produce a wonderful series this summer, The Sounds of Baseball. […]
Covid-19 killed Tuesday’s ASG; Fifty years ago, the game did a 28.5 rating; Last year it did a paltry 5.0
The All Star Game was scheduled for this Tuesday at Dodger Stadium. Like virtually […]