TV Coverage: What the heck is going on?

saratoga guy · #1 05-05-2007, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Why is ESPN scheduled to overlap though? I know it probably means they'll get to cover what NBC pre-empts but it's built into the schedule for TV Guide. Did they plan (with amazing foresight for network programming given their past record) for a pre-emption and give ESPN permission to cover it since it wasn't likely to be an overlap of horse racing coverage?

The first half-hour of NBC's coverage (the overlap period) is supposed to be a "red-carpet" type of "pre-show".

Since it was just announced a week or so ago it seems like a late addition. Otherwise I doubt ESPN would have been allowed to overlap. But the i's were probably already dotted, and the t's crossed.

57rick · #2 05-05-2007, 11:12 AM

No Kenny Mayne on ESPN today...Thank God...not yet anyway!
I don't think he's funny at all.

Merlinsky · #3 05-05-2007, 11:14 AM

I think we can all stop looking for a horse in the Derby. It's quite clear who should be picked. Thanks to the handicapping special airing at 5:30am in the bloody morning, courtesy of the segment talking to Baffert and Zito, our no shows this year, we should all be going for "Nobiz but Showbiz." Thanks Nick.

One of these days someone will tell Hank it's usually a good idea to take more than one breath whilst speaking on camera. Total nerves issue is weird because you'd think eventually you'd relax on camera. Forget "Hammerin" Hank. It's Hank "I'm still nervous after all these years" Goldberg.

ArlJim78 · #4 05-05-2007, 11:18 AM

When you watch the races from Churchill today, in order to actually catch a glimpse of your horse on the backstretch, your eye will have to deal with, satellite dishes, towers, trees, bushes, and tents, all of which obscure the viewing of the race at some point. In fact on the turn the whole field is obscured for several seconds by the mammoth box structure that they have erected on the infield. This is a critical part of the race and you won't be able to follow you horse making a move in the derby so that so drunken people in boxes can have a blast.

I find this terribly irritating but not surprising as this industry seems to never think about the customers experience.

They should rename it the most exciting 1 minute, 55 seconds in sports to allow for these obstructions.

#5 05-05-2007, 11:23 AM

Arljim you are good. The brotha speaks the word of horse lords can i get an amen..

Merlinsky · #6 05-05-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

When you watch the races from Churchill today, in order to actually catch a glimpse of your horse on the backstretch, your eye will have to deal with, satellite dishes, towers, trees, bushes, and tents, all of which obscure the viewing of the race at some point. In fact on the turn the whole field is obscured for several seconds by the mammoth box structure that they have erected on the infield. This is a critical part of the race and you won't be able to follow you horse making a move in the derby so that so drunken people in boxes can have a blast.

I find this terribly irritating but not surprising as this industry seems to never think about the customers experience.

They should rename it the most exciting 1 minute, 55 seconds in sports to allow for these obstructions.

Yeah i caught that during the Oaks day coverage. I went 'oh hell no'...Kinda like how I was after I saw the hockey set up before the Derby on NBC. It's the battle of the willfully stupid.

It'll be better than the coverage of the Man O'War/Sir Barton match race. You see them go around the turn, the crowd go flying to the left, and then they appear around the far turn. I'm still trying to see how to blame Churchill Downs for that one. I'm sure it's their fault somehow.

My Favorite Quote of the Week: Quint Kessenich -- "I promised Kenny Mayne I wouldn't ask you about Vietnam."

#7 05-05-2007, 11:36 AM

Jerry O'Connell, the host of the Eclipse Awards, just said his choice was Hard Spun and one of the reasons why is because he ran a big race at Turf Paradise six weeks ago.

THUD

ArlJim78 · #8 05-05-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

Jerry O'Connell, the host of the Eclipse Awards, just said his choice was Hard Spun and one of the reasons why is because he ran a big race at Turf Paradise six weeks ago.

THUD

LMAO!
Just when you think you've heard the dumbest line yet.

Wasn't he the one they chose to host the Eclipse awards?

paisjpq · #9 05-05-2007, 12:01 PM

I was really hoping I just misheard him....guess not

#10 05-05-2007, 12:06 PM

Mario Pino
"I work alot of horses and I got a pretty good clock in my head."

HAHAHAHA! You can't make this sh.it up.

ArlJim78 · #11 05-05-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ArlJim78

When you watch the races from Churchill today, in order to actually catch a glimpse of your horse on the backstretch, your eye will have to deal with, satellite dishes, towers, trees, bushes, and tents, all of which obscure the viewing of the race at some point. In fact on the turn the whole field is obscured for several seconds by the mammoth box structure that they have erected on the infield. This is a critical part of the race and you won't be able to follow you horse making a move in the derby so that so drunken people in boxes can have a blast.

The ESPN producers must read derbytrail. Now instead of showing the section of the race that is obstructed by the tents, they cut away to the blimp shot for those five seconds which helps but still is disorienting to follow. As soon as you find your horse in the overhead shot they cut back and you have to re-adjust.

Danzig · #12 05-05-2007, 02:17 PM

you guys catch the jamie sanders interview?

YIKES

paisjpq · #13 05-05-2007, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig

you guys catch the jamie sanders interview?

YIKES

it has it's own thread

Danzig · #14 05-05-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by paisjpq

it has it's own thread

yeah, i just saw it...

i told my husband when i saw her--hey, they let po white trash in at churchill! not one of my kindest moments i suppose.

57rick · #15 05-05-2007, 02:19 PM

OH No......Kenny Mayne is back! I know some of you out there enjoy him,but I don't need a few lame yuks while I'm watching.

#16 05-05-2007, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 57rick

OH No......Kenny Mayne is back! I know some of you out there enjoy him,but I don't need a few lame yuks while I'm watching.

I cant wait till Kenny asks the Queen where she gets her hair done cause he thinks it would do wonders for his look while sipping tea. Sorry. I love the guy.

Rileyoriley · #17 05-05-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pgardn

I cant wait till Kenny asks the Queen where she gets her hair done cause he thinks it would do wonders for his look while sipping tea. Sorry. I love the guy.

Me too! Love Frank Lyons too on TVG!

Merlinsky · #18 05-05-2007, 02:41 PM

If Jamie Sanders is anything like my neighbor, she leaves her front door wide open year round and lets all the flies in... I'd give good money to know if she has a pit bull at home.

Did anybody catch that last interview where Dominican supposedly ran a quarter in under 12 seconds? Oh boy. The trainer's expression was awesome. He was trying so hard not to correct him.

#19 05-05-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Merlinsky

If Jamie Sanders is anything like my neighbor, she leaves her front door wide open year round and lets all the flies in... I'd give good money to know if she has a pit bull at home.

Did anybody catch that last interview where Dominican supposedly ran a quarter in under 12 seconds? Oh boy. The trainer's expression was awesome. He was trying so hard not to correct him.

So he was basically falling off a building while running. I guess hes a throwout based on time and circumstance.

Merlinsky · #20 05-05-2007, 02:48 PM

Kenny's in rare form. How many Governors get asked if they're still in the Communist party at the Kentucky Derby by other interviewers? That's right, not that many.