Catching up from last night…
- I realized why I’m enjoying Ice Dancing more than the Pair’s Skate. The former is (mostly) artistry, while the latter is artistry broken up with athletic jumps.
- I am getting tired of NBC showing the same preview packages over and over. Yes, we know about Davis and White's “Moms”. Not paying your editors enough?
Onto Monday’s coverage…
- A lot of the outdoor sports were delayed due to fog. Tell me again why a subtropical location was a good choice for a Winter QISE?
- As prime time begins—Costas is back! Woo-hoo!! His eyes look better, although he’s still wearing the Harry Potter glasses.
- I was setting up the DVR for this week’s QISE coverage, and I noted that the other networks have basically given up during QISE—showing a LOT of reruns. Keep in mind we’re in February “sweeps”, when ad rates are set. Normally, the networks would be all new during February. Based on this, I’m surprised the QISE ratings aren’t as high as expected. Maybe it’s the Costas factor?
- As I watched the bobsled competition, I had another brainstorm for a new event: Four Men Bobsledshop Quartet. The competitors have to be fast AND in harmony. You could even get an NBC synergy—get “The Voice" judges involved!
- Really, NBC? You’re going to air a “feature length” documentary about the Nancy Kerrigan/Tonya Harding debacle?? I’d rather see more Curling. Even Costas called it “rain delay theater”.
More to come.