Tag: Mike Tirico
When NBC’s Mike Tirico gives his opinion, it’s done subtly: He prefers to defer to Tony Dungy or others
This is part two of our interview with longtime, versatile sports voice, Mike Tirico. Since […]
NBC’s Mike Tirico flourishes being busy; Sunday Night Football, ND, Triple Crown, NHL, Golf, Indy 500 +
A pro’s pro. How often have we heard that about those in sports broadcasting? […]
Halby’s Morsels: It’s all in the family with names like Albert, Caray, Kelly, Kuiper and Lazarus; Mike Tirico +
First, a programming note. Columnist Dan Mason had a lengthy interview yesterday with the most […]
NBC gets an A for its coverage of British Open; Tirico, Hicks, Azinger and Faldo captured the golf and more
Golf’s last Major of the year has come and gone, completed over the weekend with […]
The Derby and a 4 OT NBA Playoff Game: TV performances of NBC’s Tirico and ESPN’s Pasch in focus
We define big moments or big moments define us. This past weekend the sports world […]
Halby’s Morsels: The Derby, Breen, Albert, Lawler’s successor, Hubie and an unlistenable NBA radio voice
Before getting to NBA yummies, a quick note on Saturday’s Kentucky Derby coverage on NBC: […]
NBC aired first Augusta National Women’s Amateur; Today ESPN has the Par 3, followed by CBS’ Masters
To many, 52 weeks can seem like a lifetime, or so it would seem […]
NBC earns B grade for British Open coverage; Johnny Miller is getting gun-shy
Finally! And a sigh of relief! That’s how executives at NBC Sports had to feel […]
Morsels and Jottings: 2.19.18
Final thoughts on football broadcasts.
Part II – Another weekend of college football; More announcers -15 additional telecasts critiqued
By David J. Halberstam 10/02/2018 0
On Saturdays, a few announce crews are distinct. Others are a blur. College football on […]