That was quite a show, I thought. NBC has a group blog written by producers and commentators. I especially liked the slightly snarky entry talking about the 70s-80s music which accompanied the Parade of Nations. One I don't think they mentioned was The Buggles' Video Killed the Radio Star; how incongruous is that?
The main NBC Olympics page is here. It's chock full of video links, photos, and a handy tool for determining what's on which NBC-affiliated channel in your zip code.
Update: I did wonder why Brian Williams was paired with Bob Costas, and so did the New York Times.
Bob Costas was once again the NBC host, but he had a new partner at his side, the anchorman Brian Williams, stiffly dignified even though he wore a navy sweater over his shirt and tie. Neither man mentioned Couric, who played host to the last three opening ceremonies with Costas. Couric, star of "The Today Show," was also in Turin, but banished to network purdah.Posted by Linkmeister at February 11, 2006 07:54 AM | TrackBack[snip]
NBC long ago perfected the art of pumping every Olympic moment with glycerin tears and swelling music, bringing Lifetime bathos to the world's most intense sporting competition. Costas, however, has a caustic, almost cerebral take on the Games, and Williams's Sgt. Joe Friday commentary did not provide much of a contrast.
Katie Couric's spaciness this week during The Today Show intro to Italy might be a reflection of why she isn't sitting next to Bob Costas. Egad.
Posted by: Karan at February 11, 2006 03:01 PMI didn't see any of it, but the article mentions it.
Posted by: Linkmeister at February 11, 2006 08:48 PMI read that Katie wasn't there because they are downplaying her should she move to CBS which would be a mistake because everytime I see her I don't listen to her I just look at her large gums...
Posted by: Toxiclabrat at February 13, 2006 10:34 AMcannot find ANY video anywhere for opening of Olympics 2006...ideas?
THanks!