Tag: Bob Costas
Amazingly talented, Bob Costas seems to be moving on; A gentleman and honest!
Hall of Fame announcer Bob Costas, 73, most recently of TBS, announced his retirement from […]
In 1988, Bob Costas reported on NBC that Kirk Gibson would pinch-hit; In 1989 an earth-wake slammed SF
The 1988 and 1989 baseball seasons were unforgettable. Both World Series were special. Bringing back […]
From the Olympics later this month to colorful figures like Bob Costas and Marty Glickman
Marty Glickman 1917-2001 MSG Network The Nexus between Marty Glickman & Bob Costas: The Olympics […]
Will NBC’s Olympic coverage report on bad behavior when it occurs? The network will be challenged
Why Watching The Olympics On TV Is Like Watching Political, Sitcoms And Soap Opera Shows […]
Halby’s Morsels: The realigning of the Yankees broadcasts; NHL’s doubling in size and more
John Sterling, Michael Kay and Bob Shepard In 1992, John Sterling had a new partner, […]
2024’s baseball season season is upon us! New play-by-players are coming on!
The big move of the offseason is Jason Benetti leaving his TV play-by-play job […]
Ten prodigious voices who leaped into play-by-play instantly and enjoyed a sustained career
Precocious Starters I’m sure there are more. Yet great leaps right out of the […]
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 […]
Sports and political TV commentary are similar: Mostly Bad! Muckraking, mudslinging and self-censorship
Cosell was the trail Blazer, yet Costas is the conscience Of TV sportscasters On […]
Fox’ Super Bowl commentary was trite, yet Bob Costas’ and Chris Berman’s were ear-catching
Since the Super Bowl is actually a made for TV event, featuring a series […]
Vin Scully named 2022 Sportscaster of the Year; He died in August at 94; Other notables also identified
SPORTSCASTER OF YEAR – 2022 Vin Scully is inarguably sports’ best ever voice. He had […]
Halby’s Morsels: Network responses; Larsen’s Perfect Game; Costas; Joe Davis is much better
Ian Eagle and Jim Nantz We’ll start when a long-timer check-in anonymous pro. “I […]