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GOLF CHANNEL Presents "Uneven Fairways" Documentary

February 10, 2009 Ryan Berenz

Posted by Ryan On Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 9pm ET, GOLF CHANNEL (HD) airs a special Black History Month documentary presentation on the pioneers who broke racial barriers in the game of golf. Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, Uneven Fairways reveals the little-known stories of African-Americans who were forbidden to play golf at its highest level but refused to accept their exclusion. The documentary celebrates the men and women of the United Golf Association — the “Negro Leagues” of golf — who challenged segregation and paved the way for future stars of the game. The documentary is based on the […]

Showtime and Strikeforce … Fight! … Nice!

February 6, 2009 Lori Acken

Posted by ButtonKnows If you’re like me and believe that there can never really be too much MMA on TV, especially as pro wrestling struggles to hold my attention (OK, yes, we’ve been broken up for a while), you may want to make sure that Showtime subscription is all paid up. Ken Hershman, Senior Vice President and GM of Sports and Event Programming for Showtime Networks and Scott Coker, founder and CEO of MMA event producer Strikeforce announced today that they will reunite to create an all-new franchise of mixed martial arts programming to air on the premium network. The multi-year […]

HBO Sports To Replace Bob Costas With … Joe Buck!

February 5, 2009 Ryan Berenz

Posted by Cubicle QB That didn’t take long. After losing Bob Costas to MLB Network this week, HBO Sports announced today that they’re sticking FOX Sports’ MLB and NFL pay-by-play announcer Joe Buck into the role formerly held by Costas. Buck will host a quarterly sports talk show with a town-hall format launching in May. Rick Bernstein, executive producer of HBO Sports says, “We will craft the series to showcase Joe’s character and personality. Joe is a tremendous broadcaster and we are thrilled to develop this new platform with him.” Whether Buck will say “fetus-faced windbag” on the show is […]

"Days Of Thunder" Flashbacks: Tom Cruise On ESPN2's "NASCAR Now"

February 4, 2009 Ryan Berenz

Posted by Cubicle QB Just in from ESPN: The Friday, Feb. 6, edition of ESPN2’s NASCAR Now will include an original interview with actor Tom Cruise at 5pm ET. Cruise discusses his interest in NASCAR and how he drove a race car at Daytona while filming the 1990 movie Days of Thunder. The movie featured a young Cruise playing the role of Cole Trickle — a hotshot rookie driver looking for success in NASCAR’s premiere division. From the big screen to real life, Cruise has had a lifelong passion for racing. The NASCAR season begins this weekend at Daytona International […]

MLB Network Snags Bob Costas

February 3, 2009 Ryan Berenz

Posted by Cubicle QB The month-old MLB Network made its biggest talent announcement to date — Bob Costas will join the network in a cable-exclusive multiyear deal. Costas will host original programming and serve as a play-by-play announcer for a number of the channel’s 26 live game broadcasts in 2009. Costas will remain with NBC Sports for its NFL and Olympics coverage, but will no longer do projects on HBO, such as Costas Now. This move is a perfect fit for both MLB Network and Costas. The network gets one of the game’s preeminent voices and historians, while Costas finally […]

Super Bowl XLIII Commercials: Who Are These People Who Like The Clydesdales?

February 2, 2009 Ryan Berenz

So I’m perusing the USA Today Ad Meter from the Super BowI, and like every year, I must ask: Who are these people who like the Budweiser Clydesdales? Never underestimate the public’s love for schmaltz. In all, a better crop of ads than the past two Super Bowls. Nothing too spectacular, but nothing really horrible, either. My Five Best 5. Castrol Edge Chimps (grease monkeys!) have made a man their king. Strange days indeed. 4. Doritos “Crunch Power” A man discovers the crunch of his Doritos grants him awesome powers. But when the bag runs out, he is hit by […]

Black History Month 2009 Is HERE

February 2, 2009 StayTuned Staff

Posted by: kjpaloucek Unless you’re living under a rock, you should be aware that Black History Month has a bit more to celebrate this year than in previous years. Thankfully, that means that there’s a bit more to look forward to in terms of meaningful Black History Month-themed programming on TV … because, frankly, we know — things had been getting a little wanting during February. (An explicit reminder to network programmers: Slotting repeated showings of Pootie Tang is not only NOT acceptable Black History Month programming, it diminishes the dignity of the occasion.) Here’s an overview of some the […]

Super Bowl XLIII On NBC

January 26, 2009 Ryan Berenz

Posted by Cubicle QB Now that we’ve covered NFL Network and ESPN’s Super Bowl XLIII media blitz, we’ll look at the network that’s actually airing the Super Bowl on Feb. 1. Here’s NBC’s Super Sunday broadcast day, which is going to include every football analyst you’ve ever wanted to hear from … and Matt Millen: NBC Super Bowl XLIII Sunday Broadcast Schedule (All Times Eastern) The Today Show (9-11am): A live, two-hour edition of Today with Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira, Ann Curry and Al Roker. Meredith, Al and Ann will give viewers a rare behind-the-scenes look the sights, sounds, parties […]

ESPN Will Not Be Undersold On Super Bowl XLIII Hype

January 26, 2009 Ryan Berenz

Posted by Cubicle QB Not to be outdone, the Worldwide Leader is gang-tackling Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa from just about every angle imaginable, including angles that are illegal outside the state of Florida: ESPN Networks Super Bowl XLIII Week Coverage (All Times Eastern) Super Bowl-related content across 16 ESPN platforms: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPN Classic, ESPNU, ESPN Deportes, ESPN HD, ESPN2 HD, ESPN International, ESPN.com, ESPN Radio, ESPNRadio.com, ESPN Deportes Radio, ESPNdeportes.com, ESPN The Magazine and ESPN Mobile properties More than 90 hours of Super Bowl-related programming on domestic television from Tampa More than 65 hours of Super Bowl-related […]

NFL Network Tackles Super Bowl XLIII

January 26, 2009 Ryan Berenz

Posted by Cubicle QB So the hype machine for Super Bowl XLIII is in full swing this week, and NFL Network is going with the all-out media blitz again. Here’s everything you can see on NFLN between now and Monday morning’s wrap up: NFL Network Super Bowl XLIII Coverage (All Times Eastern) Monday, January 26 10:00 AM – America’s Game: The Missing Rings – 1969 Minnesota Vikings 11:00 AM – America’s Game: The Missing Rings – 1981 San Diego Chargers 12 NOON – America’s Game: The Missing Rings – 1998 Minnesota Vikings 1:00 PM – America’s Game: The Missing Rings […]