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gaylel1 -> Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/10/2008 12:11:17 PM)

Is it me or is anyone is disapointed with NBC's coverage of the Olympics thus far? They must have twisted the IOC's arms to get the coverage of the major Olympic events, but unfortnatly, people in the left coast get cheated because they have to wait a few hours for the results. Then again, with the internet age, we in the west coast can read what the results are before everything else is over.

On the west coast, we have to wait until an ungodly hour for Michael Phelps' win and his chase for his seven gold medals. Same with Dara Torres' second place finish in the relays.

It is not right, in my opinion for one part of the country to be cheated of "live" performaces because of corporates bottom dollar.

I wished that ABC and/or Disney had rights to Olympic coverage. They were the best in what they done. Nothing against Lampley or Costas, but they do not have the appeal that the late, great Jim Mc Kay had.

What do you think?



Miss Giggles -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/10/2008 12:32:22 PM)

A little on the way they are editing it. I understand they have time constraints but don't get to the peak of a race and then start on the human interest stories.

You can watch some of the stuff online live, but with a twelve hour difference it will be an ungodly hour anyway.

Or if you have a Tivo, tivo some of it and skip the commericials.

I just turned on the canadian station and they aren't even broadcasting right now either. So its NBC for now. USA is showing soccer (not my sport)



ta_mosquito -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/10/2008 12:34:50 PM)

When the games are a half world away, there is going to be a lot of inconvenience.

Should other news outlets have a gag order on the results until NBC can broadcast them? Or should they broadcast them all live, which means it'll be in the middle of the night for almost all of us?

What's the best solution?

I think NBC is doing as well as they can under the circumstances. I recall the same types of complaints when the Olympics were in Australia, Japan, etc. - it's one of the downfalls of globalization, but there's not much NBC (or any other network) can do about it.



iluvatar -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/10/2008 6:38:25 PM)

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ORIGINAL: gaylel1

Is it me or is anyone is disapointed with NBC's coverage of the Olympics thus far? They must have twisted the IOC's arms to get the coverage of the major Olympic events, but unfortnatly, people in the left coast get cheated because they have to wait a few hours for the results. Then again, with the internet age, we in the west coast can read what the results are before everything else is over.

On the west coast, we have to wait until an ungodly hour for Michael Phelps' win and his chase for his seven gold medals. Same with Dara Torres' second place finish in the relays.

It is not right, in my opinion for one part of the country to be cheated of "live" performaces because of corporates bottom dollar.

I wished that ABC and/or Disney had rights to Olympic coverage. They were the best in what they done. Nothing against Lampley or Costas, but they do not have the appeal that the late, great Jim Mc Kay had.

What do you think?


I like Bob Costas. How does the west coast get stuff later than the east coast? You guys are three hours behind us.

-Dan.



iheartgmc -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/10/2008 8:17:06 PM)

you can also check out coverage at cnbc



Rufas2000 -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/10/2008 11:14:45 PM)

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I wished that ABC and/or Disney had rights to Olympic coverage. They were the best in what they done. Nothing against Lampley or Costas, but they do not have the appeal that the late, great Jim Mc Kay had.


Except as you said, McKay is no longer with us. Its been awhile since they had the rights (did Disney even own ABC while they had the Olympics?) so there is no telling what ABC's coverage would look like now.

But on the good side it would at least keep the ESPN networks busy for a couple of weeks. But then again how many prime events would be on cable ESPN instead of broadcast ABC. ABC already gave ESPN Monday Night Football so the pattern is established. NBC doesn't have another network big enough or appropriate enough (i.e. sports related) to pawn off the big events to (USA is the biggest but they aren't ESPN). I'm still waiting for Olympic coverage on the Sci Fi Channel. Come up with some appropriate events for that and I do say that's must see TV.



Rufas2000 -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/10/2008 11:19:29 PM)

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Should other news outlets have a gag order on the results until NBC can broadcast them? Or should they broadcast them all live, which means it'll be in the middle of the night for almost all of us?


In the past stations were respectful enough to give spoiler alerts before reporting results but I'm not sure if they are doing that this time. It would be commendable and probably the best compromise but broadcasting is an awfully competitive field. I notice ESPN couldn't show highlights from the USA's game with China (they only showed still pictures) several hours after it happened (and was shown live). That's kinda cheap but again, competition. It may also be an Olympic Committee edict and not a restriction from NBC.



Neeva_Candida -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/10/2008 11:26:48 PM)

Just with the fact that they're covering it at all.

~Neeva



musicboss11 -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/11/2008 12:04:31 AM)

I'm not disapointed at all. At least I get to see it. I also enjoy Costas. I agree with much of what ta_mosquito said.



revbob4God -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/11/2008 7:51:45 AM)

I agree with Trish but one of my biggest Pet Peeves is that I heard Bob Costas saying something about the Cross Country Horsing event was going to be covered on a channel we do not subscribe to on our Satellite provider, OXYGEN I believe it was, so I started thinking wow, does this mean they are starting that nonsense as well? I also thought Costas interviewing the President and trying to get him to make statements on global policy and so forth was a little lame, and it distracted from the events.



ta_mosquito -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/11/2008 10:42:30 AM)

I confess that I hate Bob Costas' hair. Is it a toupee or just a bad dye job? [8|]

And we don't get any of the other cable stations - we have the most basic cable, which basically includes some broadcast stations and a couple Canadian cable stations, so we don't get CNBC, Oxygen, USA, and whatever other stations they are broadcasting on.

I just resign myself to the fact that I will not see everything I want to see, and I will be told the results before the broadcast. It's just the nature of the beast.

It'd be cool if they had the events on their web site - ALL events, so I could find where Jake Deitschler is wrestling and watch those even if they're not broadcast, for example. [;)]



bluestone -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/11/2008 10:56:51 AM)

It bothers me that they are showing the almost naked beach volleyball, and very little of the fully dressed court volleyball.

[8D]



jodavi -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/11/2008 11:53:16 AM)

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ORIGINAL: ta_mosquito

I confess that I hate Bob Costas' hair. Is it a toupee or just a bad dye job? [8|]


We were just discussing about it and just trying to guess if he's wearing a toupee.

I've been watching on and off but I think NBC is doing just fine covering it. With tons of events going on and of course the time difference...it's all just fine. And gayle - that's what it is with live performances. I know this is off topic but I'm planning to watch Harvest on the webcast from the midwest and I have to wait for for 10pm at night (which is usually my bedtime) and by the time Greg Laurie speaks it'll be 11:00 my time but should I be dissapointed and say it's not fair for people in the Eastern time and request them to move it an earlier time slot?



uncabeeil -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/11/2008 1:01:53 PM)

Costas is definitely wearing a rug. And a very bad one. But he's still one of the better announcers around.

I can't complain about NBC's coverage. There have been times when I've had five channels showing five different events. Tough to decide which ones to watch. I have one channel devoted to soccer, one to basketball, MSNBC, CNBC, USA, something called UHD, NBCHD, and regular old NBC. I get the Oxygen channel, too, although I didn't notice any Olympic coverage on it. Even the timing isn't too bad, I've watched the medal rounds of the swimming live for the most part. All in all I'd say they're doing a very good job.



mutinywxgirl -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/11/2008 4:02:56 PM)

They're doing a fine job, especially under the time constraints and other issues. Since I don't have cable - all I can say is "thank God for the internet"!



musicboss11 -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/11/2008 8:11:46 PM)

I think it's great that they are streaming a lot of the comps live on the web.



teaspoon61 -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/11/2008 8:46:32 PM)

My biggest complaint is the incessant talking of Matt Lauer and Bob Costas during the opening ceremony! [:@] I was yelling at them to shut up so I could enjoy the performers!!! I was really peeved when team USA was walking in. I was very interested in hearing the crowds response but I couldn't because Matt Lauer was talking about something that was totally unimportant!![sm=angertalk.gif]



lexie -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/12/2008 9:17:29 AM)

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I just turned on the canadian station and they aren't even broadcasting right now either.


CBC broadcasts from 6am to 12pm and 6pm to 12am.

I haven't watched any NBC coverage yet, only the Canadian coverage. I usually turn to NBC when I'm bored with what's on the Canadian station, but I've been pretty impressed so far.



Miss Giggles -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/12/2008 10:19:00 AM)

I might not have CBC or CNBC (oops). It might be a local station from Windsor.

I'll check later. I always forget about this station unless the Olympics are on.



ta_mosquito -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/12/2008 1:51:27 PM)

I'm highly disappointed that, since I'm in Canada, I can't watch NBC's live web video, so I won't be able to see Jake Deitschler wrestle tonight. [:@]

It almost makes me want to be totally dishonest and spoof a US IP address. [:@]



kernsfamily -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/12/2008 2:07:21 PM)

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ORIGINAL: Miss Giggles

I might not have CBC or CNBC (oops). It might be a local station from Windsor.

I'll check later. I always forget about this station unless the Olympics are on.


I grew up in the Detroit area....and, always liked having the option of tuning into CBC Channel 9 from Windsor, if ABC was showing something I didn't want to watch....

(more than anything....CBC was fabulous for their "Hockey Night in Canada"! games).....



revbob4God -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/12/2008 2:14:44 PM)

I am disappointed with those snotty people commenting on gymnastics, and from what I see so far they are nott the greatest. Bob Costas has to be wearing a rug, and I am starting to think the Judges favor the Chinese.



bluestone -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/12/2008 3:29:17 PM)

This is my first Olympics with an HD tv. I am happy just to watch all the moving, flowing colors and people.



revbob4God -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/12/2008 3:38:17 PM)

Amen, Blue.



wareaglekd -> RE: Is Anyone Disappointed With NBC's Coverage of The Olympics? (8/13/2008 9:10:39 AM)

Well, I'm not really disappointed, but it is hard to get up for work every morning because I'm up so late. So, I figure the deal is, get the Iconic events out of the way in the morning & then they go to lunch. Seems a lot of the morning events wrap up right at their lunch time, which means 11:00 at night for me. When the winter olympics goes to Vancouver we won't have to suffer this bad. kd



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