Olympic Opening Ceremony Highest Rated of All Time for NBC -Almost 1/2 of all TV's Tuned to Games

Drudge Report ^ | February 9, 2002 | Matt Drudge

[JoysKid]

I agree... I was wondering when they would ever be quiet. It was rude, and we didn't need to be told what was happening. Give us some credit!!

[LenS]

Really? Did you watch the National Broadcasting Company coverage or did you watch the Nepal Broadcasting Company coverage? Because what I saw was terrible with multiple sound problems and non-sequitors.

Just another of their blunders was when they talked about the USA placard holder, a woman who lost her husband in the Pentagon attack, but never bothered to show a close-up of her.

[Wolfstar]

Isn't that the truth! Almost throughout the ceremonies, their constant yammering just got in the way of enjoying the entertainment. Have to admit, though, that I was tickled when Costas gushed over the President joining the U.S. athletes in the stands to officially open the games. Couric is a liberal Democrat, so I can't imagine she was particularly pleased with the enormous ovations the President received the two times he went out into the stadium.

[Lady Jag]

The opening ceremonies were spectacular. Couric and Costa, however, were poor choices.