and always talking. A guy hits a double or runs for a 5 years gain and they replay it 2-3 times and talk over it as if it’s the second coming of Babe Ruth.
There was a guy on TV CBS in the early 60s, I think Jim Scott. He would say Hornung runs right. Gain of 4. Third and six. and he would be quiet for awhile. I sometimes turn off the sound just to stop the noise.
I can do my own replays if I need them. Rather than see some routine play 3 times.
I know I’m getting old.
What’s with all the loud rock music blaring at the arenas and stadia? I can hardly goto a game anymore. I want baseball to be pastoral ala George Carlin and not try to compete with the NBA.
It only seems that way because Scully works alone. However, he does pause at times. He’s famous for not talking over a cheering crowd. And when he does talk, he does so in an unrushed way.
Now, with two or more in the booth, someone is always talking, and speed talking at that. There is no dead air. (Sponsors fear dead air. They think dead air will cause viewers to change channels.)
I know what you mean. I have been listening to the Dodgers on radio since 1958 and when I listen now, its rock and rap music with screaming announcers during the pregame show until Scully comes on then everything is alright. I just can't stand the yelling and screaming of some of these modern so called "sports announcers." ABC Sports Radio is one of the worst. Give me a break!