Tag: Marv Albert

Decision on Marv Albert’s future as Turner’s lead NBA voice will likely wait until the season ends

By David J. Halberstam 11/19/2018 1

The New York Post’s Andrew Marchand reported last week that Turner is seriously considering […]

Warner Wolf: ‘Let’s Go to The Video Tape’

By David J. Halberstam 04/17/2018 3

The New York and DC sports broadcasting legend found the humor in sports. He might have been the first.

Hall Of Fame Columnist Peter Vecsey Unleashes his Opinions of NBA’s TV Announcers

By David J. Halberstam 04/15/2018 1

Iconic writer says ESPN sought his view of its NBA announcers.

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer: Cosell Inspired So Many Journalists To Follow His Lead

By David J. Halberstam 03/22/2018 0

After his career, Cosell told ESPN: “I’m not bitter. It’s the sportswriters who are bitter.”

Costas: Howard Cosell’s Unmistakable Delivery Imitated by All

By David J. Halberstam 03/21/2018 1

On the eve of Howard Cosell’s 100th birthday this Sunday (3/25), we continue our panel interview in part III.

Howard Cosell: Brilliant and Occasionally Rude

By David J. Halberstam 03/19/2018 0

In this special retrospective, a panel of some of the top names in the industry share their memories of the late Cosell.

Turner Boss David Levy, A Self-Made Man, Pumped on Eve of Tourney

By David J. Halberstam 03/08/2018 0

Levy built Turner’s Sports Stable creatively; open to the next good deal.

Morsels and Jottings: 3.4.18

By David J. Halberstam 03/04/2018 1

Assorted musings and recent news.

Steve Levy, A Ubiquitous Iron Man: He’s Here, There, and Everywhere

By David J. Halberstam 02/20/2018 1

Levy worked at WFAN in New York in the late 80s, before going on to establish himself at New York’s Channel 2, MSG Network, and ESPN.

Rich Eisen: The Face of NFL Network

By David J. Halberstam 01/31/2018 0

After departing ESPN to form his own talk-show network, Eisen discusses the ups and downs of modern broadcasting and the shifting focus towards internet streaming.

Q&A With Well-Respected Sports Announcer’s Agent Steve Herz

By David J. Halberstam 01/14/2018 0

Steve Herz is a seasoned broadcasters’ agent who effectively maximizes income for some of television’s best.