A lot happened in the year 1989, including the debut of a TV sitcom in which nothing happened. That show, of course, was Seinfeld, and we’ll be doing a deep dive into this iconic comedy over the coming weeks. But first, to get a sense of the times and trends that helped shape this series,Continue reading “1989: The year in sports”
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TV Fun Fact: Al Michaels traded for a rabbit
Although Al Michaels is known as a sports icon, he probably never expected to be traded, especially for a fictional rabbit. On February 9, 2006, the sportscasting legend was allowed to leave ABC and his 20-year run on Monday Night Football to join NBC’s new Sunday Night Football broadcast. In exchange, NBC Universal sold various sports coverageContinue reading “TV Fun Fact: Al Michaels traded for a rabbit”
TV Fun Fact: Ed O’Neill’s brief football career
TV dad Ed O’Neill, famous for such sitcoms as Married… with Children and Modern Family, nearly began his career on the gridiron instead of the television screen. In 1969, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed the 23-year-old O’Neill, a defensive lineman, as an undrafted free agent at the onset of the team’s dynasty run. However, having toContinue reading “TV Fun Fact: Ed O’Neill’s brief football career”
SCREEN TIME WITH SAM 