The Big Show: Inside ESPN's Sportscenter (Hardcover)

by Keith Olbermann (Author), Dan Patrick (Author)

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ESPN, the network that revolutionized the way we watch sports, has long been associated with terrific sports reporting. And no hour on ESPN is more popular than SportsCenter, a.k.a. "The Big Show." With their typical wise-guy flair, the celebrated tandem of cohosts, Keith Olbermann and Dan Patrick, offer a comedic, behind-the-scenes look at what makes SportsCenter tick. Chapters titled "Bill Buckner--What Happened?," "How to Be a Sportscaster When You Grow Up," and "Put Your Baseball Cards in Your Bicycle Spokes, Now!" are widely regarded as the three most compelling and astutely researched chapters in the sportswriting canon. Learn the true origins of the expressions "en fuego," "Niedermeyer: Dead!," and "Detlef Schrempf!" in the glossary of terms, find out who makes their "Twenty-One Top Ten Athletes" list, and discover the real reason why Patrick held Bill Murray's hand at the ESPYs.--D.G. McDonald

From Library Journal
Two hot sports anchors from SportsCenter, ESPN's most popular show, offer gossip, anecdotes, and analysis.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Atria (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671009184
• ISBN-13: 978-0671009182
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,026,935 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best thing since sliced bread, November 9, 1999

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This review is from: The BIG SHOW CASSETTE: Inside ESPN's Sportscenter (Audio Cassette)

Keith Olberman and Dan Patrick truly speak from the heart and give their inside approach to what they think of the sports industry. I've already recomended it to some of my friends and they love it also so BUY THIS NOW!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This audio-book is simply "en fuego", October 21, 1998

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This review is from: The BIG SHOW CASSETTE: Inside ESPN's Sportscenter (Audio Cassette)

I bought the audio version of Keith and Dan's book in addition to the printed version. While the book contains a lot more material than the tapes, it's great to listen to Keith and Dan banter back and forth for three hours. Take this one in the car with you on long trips--it will definitely make the trip more interesting. This ia a must-have for any true Olbermaniac (like myself.)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining look at 2 of the best sportscasters on tv., July 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The BIG SHOW CASSETTE: Inside ESPN's Sportscenter (Audio Cassette)

This is one of those books that, becuase of Dan and Keith's style of delivery, is better heard than read. Both were very accurate in their rebuke of the baseball hall of fame selection process. The 3rd top 10 list was a little boring. Overall the book is very entertaiing.