On Wednesday, May 29, 2013 6:49:44 AM UTC-4, JW wrote: > > > One thing that struck me watching (the kinescope of) game 7 of the > 1960 Series was that there were no replays. By the '70s, I remember > how they'd show Graig Nettles making a play at third half a dozen > times. Now, of course, we get to see every routine ground ball three > times (unless they're doing the in-game interview), even though we > don't learn anything. > A couple years ago at the US Open, during a rain delay, CBS replayed a Jimmy Connors match from 1991 (I believe it was the one on his 39th birthday where he defeated Aaron Krickstein). Few (if any) instant replays, and the graphics that updated us on the score only appeared once every few minutes. It was a reminder of what sports used to be like on TV, right down to the restrained commentary by Pat Summerall. It was great. -Tim
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