OT: Official Sports Media Thread XII: Dick Button, two-time Olympic gold medalist who revolutionized figure skating as athlete and analyst, dies at 95

[mikelvl]

Xfinity bumping NESN, NBC Sports Boston to higher-priced cable tier starting next week - The Boston Globe

The deals with the regional sports networks are for multiple years, and in line with moves Comcast/Xfinity has made in approximately 30 other markets.

www.bostonglobe.com

This is a kick in the balls.

 

[Terrier]

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[Terrier]

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[McGarnagle]

I decided to listen to Toucher & Hardy for the first time in maybe 6 months, just to see if there was anything interesting coming out of the AFC Championship Game. Instead, the first 15-20 minutes of the show was Fred talking about softcore porn and what he used to do watching Rue McClanahan on the Golden Girls when he was 12.

He's just a complete parody of himself. At some point, doesn't Beasley Media get embarrassed by any of this and pull the plug?

 

[MillerTime29Bombs]

I decided to listen to Toucher & Hardy for the first time in maybe 6 months, just to see if there was anything interesting coming out of the AFC Championship Game. Instead, the first 15-20 minutes of the show was Fred talking about softcore porn and what he used to do watching Rue McClanahan on the Golden Girls when he was 12.

He's just a complete parody of himself. At some point, doesn't Beasley Media get embarrassed by any of this and pull the plug?

You can only hope!! Guy is stealing money

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

I decided to listen to Toucher & Hardy for the first time in maybe 6 months, just to see if there was anything interesting coming out of the AFC Championship Game. Instead, the first 15-20 minutes of the show was Fred talking about softcore porn and what he used to do watching Rue McClanahan on the Golden Girls when he was 12.

He's just a complete parody of himself. At some point, doesn't Beasley Media get embarrassed by any of this and pull the plug?

I thought it was interesting last Monday morning(I think?) When Felger/Mazz/Murray filled in for them.

 

[Terrier]

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[Fenway]

Dick Button, whose passionate and often tart commentary on figure skating competitions became a television staple over six decades and made him the sport’s unofficial spokesperson, died Thursday in North Salem, N.Y. He was 95.

His death was confirmed by his son, Edward.

 

[MattFromFranklin]

So I guess Rich sort of went viral yesterday: Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes respond to troll officiating questions from Boston radio host

 

[Donnie Shulzhoffer]

So I guess Rich sort of went viral yesterday: Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes respond to troll officiating questions from Boston radio host

Talk about flushing a career down the toilet.

 

[GordonHowe]

Let's pause to honor an individual whom, I gather, was a good person and superlative ambassador for his sport.

Rest well, and thank you for many years of illuminating commentary,

 

[BMC]

Let's pause to honor an individual whom, I gather, was a good person and superlative ambassador for his sport.

Rest well, and thank you for many years of illuminating commentary,


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I watched him for years when ABC was THE network for figure skating. Very smart, very honest in both praise & criticism. He would explain the jumps, spins, scoring etc. so even someone who knew zip about the sport could understand. I certainly wouldn't know as much as I do about the sport without his commentary.

My favorite combination was him & Peggy Fleming. Each brought a unique perspective, both knew the pressure that came with winning the gold medal (Button did it twice!) and both passionately loved their sport.

May he rest in peace.

 

[jgatie]

I watched him for years when ABC was THE network for figure skating. Very smart, very honest in both praise & criticism. He would explain the jumps, spins, scoring etc. so even someone who knew zip about the sport could understand. I certainly wouldn't know as much as I do about the sport without his commentary.

My favorite combination was him & Peggy Fleming. Each brought a unique perspective, both knew the pressure that came with winning the gold medal (Button did it twice!) and both passionately loved their sport.

May he rest in peace.

Comparing the incomparable professionalism of the Button/Fleming combo with today's Tara Lipinsky and Johnny Weir shows just how much the Olympics has changed (and I like Tara's commentary).

 

[BMC]

Comparing the incomparable professionalism of the Button/Fleming combo with today's Tara Lipinsky and Johnny Weir shows just how much the Olympics has changed (and I like Tara's commentary).

Button/Fleming were the gold standard no doubt about that.

 

[EverettMike]

Comparing the incomparable professionalism of the Button/Fleming combo with today's Tara Lipinsky and Johnny Weir shows just how much the Olympics has changed (and I like Tara's commentary).

They rule. Incredibly insightful and entertaining. What's the problem? You don't like how he dresses?

 

[Alicat]

I love Tara and Johnny. I also love Tanith White and Ben Agusto (former partners) for Ice Dance.

They rule. Incredibly insightful and entertaining. What's the problem? You don't like how he dresses?

Johnny is a fashion icon.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Malcolm Butler is supposedly scheduled to be on F&M today at 3pm.

 

[McGarnagle]

Comparing the incomparable professionalism of the Button/Fleming combo with today's Tara Lipinsky and Johnny Weir shows just how much the Olympics has changed (and I like Tara's commentary).

Johnny Weir might be the most obnoxious human being on the planet

 

[BradPark22]

Johnny Weir might be the most obnoxious human being on the planet

Jackson Mahomes says hello.

 

[EverettMike]

Jackson Mahomes says hello.

Brittany Mahomes might be even more annoying.

 

[GordonHowe]

I watched him for years when ABC was THE network for figure skating. Very smart, very honest in both praise & criticism. He would explain the jumps, spins, scoring etc. so even someone who knew zip about the sport could understand. I certainly wouldn't know as much as I do about the sport without his commentary.

My favorite combination was him & Peggy Fleming. Each brought a unique perspective, both knew the pressure that came with winning the gold medal (Button did it twice!) and both passionately loved their sport.

May he rest in peace.

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