Tag: Mike Tirico

When NBC’s Mike Tirico gives his opinion, it’s done subtly: He prefers to defer to Tony Dungy or others

By Dan Mason 10/04/2019 0

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 +

By Dan Mason 10/01/2019 1

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 +

By David J. Halberstam 09/27/2019 2

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

By Dan Mason 07/22/2019 1

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

By David J. Halberstam 05/06/2019 1

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

By David J. Halberstam 05/02/2019 2

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

By Dan Mason 04/10/2019 0

To many, 52 weeks can seem like a lifetime, or so it would seem […]

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 […]

NBC earns B grade for British Open coverage; Johnny Miller is getting gun-shy

By Dan Mason 07/22/2018 2

Finally! And a sigh of relief! That’s how executives at NBC Sports had to feel […]

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.

Morsels and Jottings: 2.19.18

By David J. Halberstam 02/19/2018 5

Final thoughts on football broadcasts.