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If Katie Couric would have been out of there the ratings might have been higher.

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[RoseofTexas]

OMG! This is GREAT! The world and the majority of the American people finally witnessed OUR president's compassionate human side. His poll numbers will SHHHHHOOOOTTT through the roof! HEHEHHEHHE, imagine the sour faces bubba,hitlery and the rest of the RATS had as they watched W recieve a THUNDEROUS reception from 72,000+!

[Lady Jag]

If Katie Couric would have been out of there the ratings might have been higher.

Until last night my knowledge of Couric and Costas was just heresay; I had never seen them on a broadcast. And I just have to say that they have the poorest brain function of anyone on-air in recent memory. I nominate Couric and Costas for the "Someone Stole My Brain Award".

[MeekOneGOP]

Oops! Guess I'm on the other half's side. FOX News on right now. Maybe I'll check it out shortly. . .

[YaYa123]

Even Tom Shales of the WashPost gets it right:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48735-2002Feb8.html

"..Couric and Costas managed to mangle what should have been one of the most moving highlights of last night's pageantry. The tattered and torn flag found in the ruins of the World Trade Center after its destruction by terrorists was carried into the stadium by New York firefighters and police officers. An awesome silence came over the crowd -- but not over the blabbery and jabbery Couric and Costas."

[irishjuggler]

Olympics? NBC? What's all this?
Here in the northern half of the San Francisco area, NBC is no longer broadcast over the air. For those of us without cable or satellite, NBC hasn't existed since the first of the year. Other than during these Olympics, I can't really say that I miss them all that much. Brokaw, Couric, and the West Wing? Who needs 'em?

[GuillermoX]

The three hours NBC did today was pretty good. Other than commercials, it was just about all competition. There was only one "human interest" story, and it was pretty short. And, contrary IOC edicts, they are showing American athletes.

[Quicksilver]

Katie Couric was like an annoying, buzzing fly at a picnic.

[Grig]

I'm so glad I got to see it on CBC instead of NBC. They did a much better job of it.

Does anyone know if there will be a DVD or soundtrack of it sometime?

[VOA]

If Katie Couric would have been out of there the ratings might have been higher.

No kidding.
And if NBC had the good sense to not use McKay in the opening live shots.
I cringed when he stumbled on his lines. Heck, I revere him as the real voice of
The Real Olympics of years past, but he's in his 80s now...use him for good
pre-recorded vignettes.

Wonder if this sort of rating boost holds up for very long...