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Summary: Read The Book!
Review: Dan Patrick and Keith Olbermann have written a gem. The average viewer doesn't understand what really goes on in making and producing a Sportscenter, but if you read this book you will. I have a much greater appreciation for broadcasters and I recommend this book to any sports fan. Not only is it informative but it is hilarious. It is a barrel of laughs and it's fun for all ages. If you like this book you might want to read ESPN:The Uncensored History by Michael Freeman.
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Summary: You can't stop Dan & Keith,you can only hope to contain 'em!
Review: Fans of Sportscenter are going to love this book - Dan and Keith, the way they were. All of the wit, sarcasm, and intelligence we came to know and love from the guys who really put Sportscenter on the map. A must read for any sports fan, really. En Fuego!
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Summary: I've got two words for you: Six stars!
Review: I am 18 and a soon-to-be sports broadcaster and writer. They give great tips on interviews and schooling to become a top-notch sports wrter/anchor. The relive great sports moments and athletes. It was truly the best and funniest book I have ever read. BUY IT! You'll love it if you love sports.
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Summary: This isn't just a sports book
Review: I bought this book because I admired Olbermann on MSNBC, and wanted to read more about his "previous life". I'm not a big sports fan - god knows I know nothing about players, stats and games - but this book is so much more than that.This book is about the broadcasting business, and is a must read for wannabe sportscasters. It's a timeline of Dan Patrick and Olbermann's careers - with all the horror stories that go with being successful in the business. This is a book about sports. They both tell stories of their favorite "watched" games, as well as their favorite players, favorite highlights and insights. They talk about Pete Rose. Keith lists the 100 players that should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame (and with his historical knowledge, it could be a well-attended college course). This is a book of memories. There is a wonderful, heartfelt tribute to Tom Mees, one of the original ESPN sportscasters, that is worth the price of the book by itself. The audio version is excellent as well - read by the authors with the same delivery they used on Sportscenter. Don't dismiss this book as "just a book about sports". It isn't. This is a book about life. It's a damn fine piece of work.
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Summary: This isn't just a sports book
Review: I bought this book because I admired Olbermann on MSNBC, and wanted to read more about his "previous life". I'm not a big sports fan - god knows I know nothing about players, stats and games - but this book is so much more than that. This book is about the broadcasting business, and is a must read for wannabe sportscasters. It's a timeline of Dan Patrick and Olbermann's careers - with all the horror stories that go with being successful in the business. This is a book about sports. They both tell stories of their favorite "watched" games, as well as their favorite players, favorite highlights and insights. They talk about Pete Rose. Keith lists the 100 players that should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame (and with his historical knowledge, it could be a well-attended college course). This is a book of memories. There is a wonderful, heartfelt tribute to Tom Mees, one of the original ESPN sportscasters, that is worth the price of the book by itself. The audio version is excellent as well - read by the authors with the same delivery they used on Sportscenter. Don't dismiss this book as "just a book about sports". It isn't. This is a book about life. It's a damn fine piece of work.
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Summary: You can't stop Dan & Keith,you can only hope to contain 'em!
Review: I bought this book when it first came out in the summer of 1997 (which is when Keith left ESPN) and it is a wonderful reminder of how things used to be. Keith is now stuck at MSNBC, where he recounts the day's "developments" in the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal, and this book takes the reader back to a time when Keith seemed happier, always had a joke, and left the viewer with a smile. Sentiment aside, "The Big Show" is an intriguing look at how "Sportscenter" was put together, the blunders and disasters that seemed to threaten the show (and the hosts' collective sanity), and the world in sports in general. Keith and Dan also talk about serious issues in sports, such as racism and athlete salaries, in the midst of all the book's zaniness. I would definitely recommend this book, to sports fans in general, as well as die-hard fans of Keith. I hope that one day Keith will release another book, and that he is able to find some humor in his new job as a political commentator.
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Summary: A great book about how things used to be...
Review: I bought this book when it first came out in the summer of 1997 (which is when Keith left ESPN) and it is a wonderful reminder of how things used to be. Keith is now stuck at MSNBC, where he recounts the day's "developments" in the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal, and this book takes the reader back to a time when Keith seemed happier, always had a joke, and left the viewer with a smile. Sentiment aside, "The Big Show" is an intriguing look at how "Sportscenter" was put together, the blunders and disasters that seemed to threaten the show (and the hosts' collective sanity), and the world in sports in general. Keith and Dan also talk about serious issues in sports, such as racism and athlete salaries, in the midst of all the book's zaniness. I would definitely recommend this book, to sports fans in general, as well as die-hard fans of Keith. I hope that one day Keith will release another book, and that he is able to find some humor in his new job as a political commentator.
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Summary: The Big Show was okay but could have been better.
Review: Keith and Dan are very candid with their remarks, but I really do not rate this book as high as most of the books I have read.
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Summary: The section about the Hall of Fame is outstanding.
Review: Olbermann went into great detail when he mentioned players who were deserving of enshrinement into the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. I have even noticed that some of his choices have been elected in the last few years. Three that come immediately to mind are Orlando Cepeda, Nellie Fox, and Frank Selee. I believe there is much to be learned about the way the Hall of Fame elections work in this chapter, and that it is only a matter of time until Curt Flood takes his place among the other immortals of the game.
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Summary: The book about the most watch tag team
Review: The Big Show is the favorite book of mine. It tells us about the tv show, how they got started, and their favorite games watched on tv. I like the baseball players who want to go into the Hall Of Fame. Orlando Cepeda is already in it. I like the book even better.
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