Re: t-and-f: NYC coverage
In a message dated 10/23/02 2:12:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As most of you probably already know, it appears the only NYC Marathon TV coverage will be a pared-down, one-hour highlights show after the event, that afternoon on NBC. The NBC affilliate in New York (WNBC) will have coverage from 10am-4pm. Walt Murphy
Re: t-and-f: NYC coverage
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2002 12:09:37 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (track list) Subject: Re: t-and-f: NYC coverage It's safe to say that were it not for the NYC Marathon telecasts, I wouldn't be as involved in the sport to the extent I am now. There might be some 11-year-old kid out there now who would become a fan of the sport if he/she were only exposed to such exciting races on network TV. No wonder my life became one big Huckleberry Hound cartoon! :-) gh
Re: t-and-f: NYC coverage
Anyone of you able to get on EuroSport, I think they are planning to broadcast the entire race live. As for Chicago, what's the issue? it had only a women's WR (arguably the best of them all) in a non-descript event, An Asian record for men, who cares about them far away Asians, and history's 4th sub 2:06, how many time will they show us Hannouchi run these times, it's a bore. Not even one home run. UG Quoting Bob Duncan [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Lee Nichols wrote: As most of you probably already know, it appears the only NYC Marathon TV coverage will be a pared-down, one-hour highlights show after the event, that afternoon on NBC. Oh well, after NO coverage of Chicago, I suppose I should be grateful for that much. I miss watching the whole thing, which they showed when I was a kid. (And they showed all of Chicago, too.) It's a shame, too, as there were so many classic races in the past which were given excellent coverage in New York, usually better than the Olympics. I recall watching Salazar's classic duel with Rudolfo Gomez and then going out and hammering a 20 miler in the rain. Another time, I drove down to my daughter's college XC meet and brought along a VCR along so that I could tape the marathon from the motel the next day. In my neck of the woods (north Alabama), all we have to watch on Sunday morning are news shows, church services, and real estate shows. Hell, many of us would probably fork over $$$ to watch these marathons on pay per view. The US networks blew it big time over Chicago, even though everyone knew ahead of the time that at least one world record was a possibility. With this lack of coverage, youngsters have fewer opportunities to watch and be inspired, which ultimately diminishes the new talent pool. bob
Re: t-and-f: NYC coverage
Back in the dark ages of the mid-80's, there was little if any track on TV. The Dream Mile from Bislett was the only European meet to be shown, but it was usually just the men's mile with perhaps the women's thrown in, if Decker was running. So the big event every year was the New York City Marathon. I would tape it and watch it over and over and get inspired to go out and run on my own at the age of 10 or 11. I was a weird kid. What dramatic amazing races! Dixon outkicking Geoff Smith in the rain. Who will ever forget that image of Dixon thanking the heavens while the brave Smith lies on the wet pavement. Pizzolato stopping several times in the park but still holding off Dave Murphy. Ahmed Salah building a huge lead, but Pizzolato running him down in park for his second straight win. It's safe to say that were it not for the NYC Marathon telecasts, I wouldn't be as involved in the sport to the extent I am now. There might be some 11-year-old kid out there now who would become a fan of the sport if he/she were only exposed to such exciting races on network TV. There are more track meets on TV now than 15 years ago, but there's also exponentially more channels competing for attention. sideshow
Re: t-and-f: NYC coverage
Lee Nichols wrote: As most of you probably already know, it appears the only NYC Marathon TV coverage will be a pared-down, one-hour highlights show after the event, that afternoon on NBC. Oh well, after NO coverage of Chicago, I suppose I should be grateful for that much. I miss watching the whole thing, which they showed when I was a kid. (And they showed all of Chicago, too.) It's a shame, too, as there were so many classic races in the past which were given excellent coverage in New York, usually better than the Olympics. I recall watching Salazar's classic duel with Rudolfo Gomez and then going out and hammering a 20 miler in the rain. Another time, I drove down to my daughter's college XC meet and brought along a VCR along so that I could tape the marathon from the motel the next day. In my neck of the woods (north Alabama), all we have to watch on Sunday morning are news shows, church services, and real estate shows. Hell, many of us would probably fork over $$$ to watch these marathons on pay per view. The US networks blew it big time over Chicago, even though everyone knew ahead of the time that at least one world record was a possibility. With this lack of coverage, youngsters have fewer opportunities to watch and be inspired, which ultimately diminishes the new talent pool. bob
Re: t-and-f: NYC coverage
When I ran at U. of Houston, our last track workout prior to Districts generally fell on the morning of NYC Marathon. We brought a TV to the track and and someone would shout updates to us every lap. Lance Phegley Editor Runner Triathlete News / Inside Texas Running [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.RunnerTriathleteNews.com / www.InsideTexasRunning.com (281) 759-0555 - Original Message - From: Bob Duncan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: track list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 2:26 PM Subject: Re: t-and-f: NYC coverage Lee Nichols wrote: As most of you probably already know, it appears the only NYC Marathon TV coverage will be a pared-down, one-hour highlights show after the event, that afternoon on NBC. Oh well, after NO coverage of Chicago, I suppose I should be grateful for that much. I miss watching the whole thing, which they showed when I was a kid. (And they showed all of Chicago, too.) It's a shame, too, as there were so many classic races in the past which were given excellent coverage in New York, usually better than the Olympics. I recall watching Salazar's classic duel with Rudolfo Gomez and then going out and hammering a 20 miler in the rain. Another time, I drove down to my daughter's college XC meet and brought along a VCR along so that I could tape the marathon from the motel the next day. In my neck of the woods (north Alabama), all we have to watch on Sunday morning are news shows, church services, and real estate shows. Hell, many of us would probably fork over $$$ to watch these marathons on pay per view. The US networks blew it big time over Chicago, even though everyone knew ahead of the time that at least one world record was a possibility. With this lack of coverage, youngsters have fewer opportunities to watch and be inspired, which ultimately diminishes the new talent pool. bob
Re: t-and-f: NYC coverage
Check out the Recap list post of the Chicago Marathon. The TV ratings in Japan and the U.K. were incredible. Bob Duncan wrote: Lee Nichols wrote: As most of you probably already know, it appears the only NYC Marathon TV coverage will be a pared-down, one-hour highlights show after the event, that afternoon on NBC. Oh well, after NO coverage of Chicago, I suppose I should be grateful for that much. I miss watching the whole thing, which they showed when I was a kid. (And they showed all of Chicago, too.) It's a shame, too, as there were so many classic races in the past which were given excellent coverage in New York, usually better than the Olympics. I recall watching Salazar's classic duel with Rudolfo Gomez and then going out and hammering a 20 miler in the rain. Another time, I drove down to my daughter's college XC meet and brought along a VCR along so that I could tape the marathon from the motel the next day. In my neck of the woods (north Alabama), all we have to watch on Sunday morning are news shows, church services, and real estate shows. Hell, many of us would probably fork over $$$ to watch these marathons on pay per view. The US networks blew it big time over Chicago, even though everyone knew ahead of the time that at least one world record was a possibility. With this lack of coverage, youngsters have fewer opportunities to watch and be inspired, which ultimately diminishes the new talent pool. bob
Re: t-and-f: NYC coverage
Gmcmmail wrote: Hell, many of us would probably fork over $$$ to watch these marathons on pay per view. The US networks blew it big time over Chicago, even though everyone knew ahead of the time that at least one world record was a possibility. Nope, gotta disagree with you there! Running/track field fans have been the stingiest fans in the world of sports since day one. I doubt you would sell more than 500 PPV slots for any race. I'd be one of the 500! Unable to attend the Olympic Trials for 2000 and with weeknight coverage limited to PAX-TV (which my cable provider didn't carry), I installed a long-range outdoor UHF-TV antenna just so that I could pick up a grainy picture from Birmingham, Alabama, 90 miles south of me. I've often thought about installing a satellite dish, simply for the possibility that I might be able to pick up some European track meets. bob
