NBC Networks Will Televise Major TC Preps

[Riot]

That's terrific. I think NBC always did a great job, and I'd love to see the preps and the TC races back in the general public eye, on one predictable station.

[richard]

Are we sure softball or beach vollyball will not pre-empt the broadcasts ?

[eajinabi]

If only we can get the NBA back on NBC as well.

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

If only we can get the NBA back on NBC as well.

Oh yeah. Loved their theme song too... still have it on MP3.

[Merlinsky]

Originally Posted by richard

Are we sure softball or beach vollyball will not pre-empt the broadcasts ?

Of course not. Don't be silly. They'll only do that for little league baseball championships.

Gotta give it to NBC, they sure seem to cross-promote like crazy and it worked out ratings-wise. I appreciate their efforts. Out of curiosity, how long does the ABC Belmont contract last and when does NBC renew their Derby/Preakness one?

[Danzig]

it helps a lot that multiple tracks have their preps on the same day, allowing coverage of several races and having enough action in the hour to warrant that amount of coverage. the tracks need to make themselves more viewer friendly, adjusting their schedules was a step in the right direction. now, we need a tie in between the tracks for exotics betting on the preps.

now, maybe someday we'll have a telecast again of the flamingo stakes....

[pointman]

Originally Posted by Merlinsky

Of course not. Don't be silly. They'll only do that for little league baseball championships.

Gotta give it to NBC, they sure seem to cross-promote like crazy and it worked out ratings-wise. I appreciate their efforts. Out of curiosity, how long does the ABC Belmont contract last and when does NBC renew their Derby/Preakness one?

The contract comes up in 2011 according to the article at which time NBC will try to get the Belmont back to carry all three races.

[Monarchos1]

I don't have any use for their "lifestyle" features and such, but any racing coverage that doesn't include ESPN's unnecessary array of camera cuts during a race is welcomed.