Tag Archives: NBC

Tone Deaf NBC Sports Sponsors World’s Largest Gun Show

Posted on January 15, 2013 at 7:16 am by Bob Cesca

My Tuesday column elaborates on a post from yesterday: Early last month, during an NBC Sports football telecast, legendary sportcaster Bob Costas reacted to the murder-suicide perpetrated by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher by delivering a brief yet incisive … Continue reading →

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Is NBC Really This Tone Deaf?

Posted on January 14, 2013 at 8:33 am by Bob Cesca

As you’re probably aware, there’s something called the ‘gun show loophole’ and makes it possible for people to buy firearms without waiting periods or background checks at trade shows. Basically, under-the-table gun sales to any yokel who wants them. Keep … Continue reading →

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Zoe Smith Drops The Mic

Posted on August 1, 2012 at 8:00 am by JM Ashby

As if the pressure of competing in the Olympics wasn’t enough, British weight lifter Zoe Smith has also endured a torrent of sexist and misogynist comments on Twitter and Facebook regarding her figure. Smith posted a message on her personal … Continue reading →

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“NBC Brings Zero Value”

Posted on July 30, 2012 at 6:30 pm by JM Ashby

Engagdet is hosting an excellent editorial today on why NBC’s 20th century Olympic coverage is failing to live up to 21st century standards. I recommend reading the whole thing. Here’s two key excerpts. That bare fact shines stark light on … Continue reading →

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The Sad Olympics

Posted on July 29, 2012 at 8:00 am by JM Ashby

The Upright Citizens Brigade parodies NBC’s Olympic coverage which has featured more sad interviews than Olympic events.

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Rant: Why NBC and The American Media Are An Embarrassment

Posted on July 28, 2012 at 8:00 am by JM Ashby

Like everyone else, I was flabbergasted upon learning yesterday that NBC would not be televising or streaming the Olympic opening ceremony live here in the year 2012. Instead, the east coast would have to wait a further three hours, and … Continue reading →

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They Can’t Be Serious

Posted on April 30, 2012 at 4:30 pm by JM Ashby

This is a little shocking even by NBC’s standards. In a contract that NBCUniversal is calling a “groundbreaking multi-platform agreement” Ryan Seacrest, the longtime host of American Idol and E! Entertainment news will become, among other things, a reporter/analyst for … Continue reading →

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Bill Clinton Gets It Right

Posted on September 18, 2011 at 4:30 pm by JM Ashby

As per usual, Bill Clinton gets it right on almost every subject. Of particular interest is his response to the notion that President Obama should “panic and fire people” and his response to Hillary’s apparent popularity. Visit msnbc.com for breaking … Continue reading →

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The Dignity of Work

Posted on September 4, 2011 at 7:00 pm by JM Ashby

Artist – Pat Bagley In other news, Fox is very troubled that NBC will be excluding Buddy Roemer, Thaddius McCotter, and Gary Johnson from their Republican presidential debate even though Fox didn’t include them either. Woops!

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Exciting Benefits

Posted on May 11, 2011 at 7:45 pm by JM Ashby

This isn’t exactly a shock, but it hasn’t been very long since the merger between NBC and Comcast took place. People usually have the courtesy to wait a little while longer than a few months before they jump ship. Meredith … Continue reading →

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