Category: Reviews

Nickelodeon’s telecast of NFL playoff game merits attention for reaching kids but isn’t sustainable

By  01/14/2021 1

With the help of CBS and the cooperation of the NFL, Nickelodeon tried something very […]

Kirk Herbstreit’s analysis was so-so; ESPN’s mainstream broadcast of college football title game gets a B

By  01/12/2021 0

ESPN’s#A team of Kirk Herbstreit and Chris Fowler had the call of college football’s […]

Today’s 7 NFL studio personalities that stand out; CBS’ Nate Burleson, 39, continues to shine; Kolber is solid

By  01/05/2021 1

I took a look at network television’s NFL studio hosts and analysts and identified the […]

Fox’ Troy Aikman uses generous air time to share meaty points with viewers

By  12/26/2020 0

Fox hosted the NFL’s Christmas Day matchup between the Vikings and Saints and used its […]

CBS’ Jim Nantz and Tony Romo continue to engage viewers even in a lackluster Texans-Lions game

By  11/27/2020 0

CBS’ top team of Jim Nantz (r) and Tony Romo (l) called the […]

ESPN Monday Night Football: Tuning in the trio of voices: Steve Levy, Brian Griese and Louis Riddick; They get B+

By  11/18/2020 1

ESPN has had turnover galore among its Monday Night Football teams. The crew […]

Masters in November: Didn’t matter, CBS was on its game; Network gets A-; ESPN’s Van Pelt candid

By  11/16/2020 0

Due to the pandemic, it took 19 months! Yes, finally, the 2020 Masters tournament was played […]

Reviews: LeBron and Maverick Carter talk with Barack Obama on HBO’s Special, The Shop: Uninterrupted

By  11/05/2020 1

In a special pre-election edition of HBO’s The Shop: Uninterrupted last weekend, former President […]

World Series on Fox: For students of pitching and hitting, John Smoltz is for you; Buck’s a solid partner

By  10/26/2020 1

It’s no secret that baseball’s television ratings have suffered for years. The game is […]

‘Decency’ not an option for Ohio State, Clemson; Fox’ Klatt excused Coach Day of pouring it on

By  10/25/2020 0

On Saturday Ohio State was cruising over Nebraska, ahead 45-17 with a little over […]

CBS gets a B+ for Buf-Tenn in prime; Tom McCarthy grades an A; Feely, undisciplined, tagged with a C

By  10/14/2020 0

Game Facts: For the second time in 70 years the NFL played on Tuesday night. […]

ESPN’s Mike Breen, Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy get an A+ for their spontaneous NBA coverage

By  10/07/2020 0

Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson (r-l) are calling the NBA finals […]