Category: Announcers
Broadcasters’ use of inside sports lingo, is a disservice to viewers and sponsors; Phrases can be annoying
In its Sept. 5 DealBook newsletter, the New York Times reported, “As of today, […]
Original Heatster Tony Fiorentino, an assistant coach, plus a 14 year TV analyst, assesses what to expect
An original member of the Miami Heat in 1988, Tony Fiorentino was a handful of […]
Some problems I have with today’s play-by-play sports announcers; A continuingly changing business
One of many problems that I have with slow moving sports events like baseball, my […]
SoCal Voices of the past: Scully, Hearn, Enberg, Miller, Kelley and Lawler were among the best
As Los Angeles’ population ballooned, in the 60s through 80s, no two local announcers will […]
Bob Costas, America’s long time MLB commentator, shares his thoughts on the pitch clock
Checking in with the always principled Bob Costas Baseball generally moves slowly. Yet at […]
The NBA Playoffs proceed; Big markets alive: NY, LA, SF, Philly, Boston, Denver, Phoenix and Miami
Basketball’s Top Markets alive Two NBA games tonight and two tomorrow Their pursuits began with […]
For the weekend: Good info viewing for NFL Draft and NBA play-by-play on both ESPN and Turner
ESPN – Turner NBA Weekend Malika Edwards is good and a bit jittery which for […]
The colorful careers of Brent Musburger and Chick Hearn and how the latter felt about the former
Chick Hearn on Brent Musburger in May, 1975; Two opinionated men Brent was new […]
The big NBA play-by-play voices during the 60s and 70s; From Hearn, Marv and Most to Karvo and King
The outstanding names by broadcast market in the 60s and 70s: The ten NBA […]
Al McCoy, an Iowa kid, turns 90 next week; Scurried early in Phoenix; Retires after 51 years with the Suns
Chick Hearn told me a good number of years ago that the first NBA broadcast […]
Jim Nantz will be missed on CBS’ hoops in ’24; particularly the Final Four; A lachrymose conclusion
CBS and Turner Talking somewhat haltingly and a bit teary-eyed, Jim Nantz engaged with the […]