Author: David J. Halberstam
NBC Sports Chairman Pete Bevacqua hopeful about NHL; Addresses NFL, Olympics, pandemic and ratings
The story of Pete Bevacqua is one of immaculate success. From his roots, through […]
Halby’s Morsels: Top all-time Final Four announce teams; Remote broadcast that went wrong
As we put a cap on the NCAA Tournament, I counted ten announce teams […]
The NCAA Finals on CBS: Grant Hill was assertive, taking a lead role at times; Nantz and Raftery solid
Gonzaga – Baylor Championship game: Comments and notes watching Monday night’s men’s championship on CBS. […]
Final 4 thriller: UCLA’s Josh Lewin had best call; CBS voices didn’t let the win breathe; Listen to all 5 calls
The Saturday night thriller was memorable. Fans will certainly argue over the most breathtaking Final […]
CBS/Turner ready for the Final Four with many studio analysts; Superb Andy Katz is not on roster
We’re getting to the end of the road. CBS/Turner’s coverage starts Saturday at 2 […]
TV trio of Dick Enberg, Al McGuire and Billy Packer was the best ever; Otherwise, 3 voices are tricky
Three voices behind the March Madness microphones are one too many, unless their names are Dick […]
Billy Packer recalls NCAA title game, played 40 years ago tonight, hours after President Reagan was shot
Times were different in 1981, no internet, no cell phones and cable TV was an […]
Should CBS/Turner consider a merit based system for game assignments in the Sweet 16 and Elite 8?
Game broadcasters should advance in the tournament based on performance How about promoting broadcasters […]
March Madness: CBS and Turner ready for the Sweet 16 and Regional Finals; Busy weekend of hoops
SWEET SIXTEEN Lots of hoops Saturday and Sunday. Beginning on both days in […]
Dick Stockton, the Cal Ripken of network play-by-play, calls it a day after a 55 year network career
Dick Stockton called it a day yesterday, after 55 years! For those of us who […]
Surprise, surprise: ‘CBS Brand,’ Jim Nantz renews with the network after negotiations went public
John Ourand of Sports Business Journal reported this evening that Jim Nantz and CBS […]
Lesley Visser on Dick Stockton: Be it network sports or world travel, “May we all have such a life in full”
By David J. Halberstam 03/26/2021 1
Dick Stockton announced his retirement yesterday after a glistening 55 year career on network […]