Olympics: NBC fails yet again...

bleedlikeme · 08-13-12 at 08:35 AM

NBC was pummeled by viewers who took to social media after the network cut away early from the closing ceremonies of the London Games on Sunday to air a new television show, drawing outrage from those who tuned in for the highly anticipated musical spectacle.

The Twitter-sphere exploded - with "#NBCfail" and "#closingceremonies" trending worldwide - after NBC cut out performances by Ray Davies, Kate Bush, the Who and Muse in favor of a commercial-free airing of "Animal Practice."

"I still don't understand, it's a tape delay, so can't you do the math in advance? Why do you need to cut off the closing ceremony? #nbcfail," wrote Raj Sarkar on Twitter.

Actor Nate Barlow posted to his Twitter account: "Why #nbcfail ranks last: no better way to turn people off a new show than to preempt @thewho & other rock legends for it."

The network was under fire for much of the 16 days of the Games by viewers who took to Twitter and Facebook to complain about its tape-delayed coverage of big ticket events, which NBC has said was necessary to maximize its prime-time audience.

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**CyberKingdom** · 08-13-12 at 08:56 AM

Highly Anticipated? I'm sorry, but it was pure crap. I've seen better displays from street performers.

**mirrow** · 08-13-12 at 09:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CyberKingdom

Highly Anticipated? I'm sorry, but it was pure crap. I've seen better displays from street performers.

No shit, the performers where child and adult volunteers. Not professionals.

**rainbowspinner** · 08-13-12 at 09:25 AM

NBC did not fail again. It's all part of the same failure that started 2 weeks ago.

After watching the edited coverage for two weeks did anyone actually believe that they were going to get the entire 2012 Olympic Closing ceremonies broadcast on NBC? Seriously?

It was a given that they would pick and chose what they would present. Why would anyone harbor any allusions that the closing ceremonies would be different? LOL

I didn't - which is why I took advantage of one of the many downloads of BBC's broadcast. They became available in abundance immediately after the event was finished. So.... much Thanks to all those who took the time to post the broadcast!

**usiel** · 08-13-12 at 09:39 AM

Ya, after awhile I was beginning to wonder if any other country had National Anthems because they kept playing only America's. It was very disappointing that they wouldn't show anyone elses when they won gold. Oh well USA still took the most medals, and the most gold home so I'm happy with the athletes. They kicked ass. Disappointed in our media however, like always.

**tomandsusan** · 08-13-12 at 10:48 AM

Bob Costas is an IDIOT! You couldn't watch the Olympics for his stupid mug and his worthless dribble! Only NBC ( worst network on TV ) would hire the 0ickhead! ( I'm not a Costas fan if you don't know!)

**tehhunter** · 08-13-12 at 10:50 AM

typical nbc lol thats why i was not even able to see the games cause they were playing soe other dumb shows lol

**Omega_Prime** · 08-13-12 at 10:53 AM

Why does it need to be a tape delay anyway? You think we are going to use genjutsu or something on you?

**carlmc1** · 08-13-12 at 11:15 AM

NBC... They must obviously think everyone watching is as dumb as they are!

I heard they got booted out of the boxing area by the IOC for being disruptive?!. Then they turned around & said they were leaving anyway cus there's no American boxers in it!! Haha!. How true that is I dunno.

**rockyrocks** · 08-13-12 at 11:45 AM

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NBC... They must obviously think everyone watching is as dumb as they are!

They aren't?? News to me!! :P

**rainbowspinner** · 08-13-12 at 12:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by carlmc1

I heard they got booted out of the boxing area by the IOC for being disruptive?!. Then they turned around & said they were leaving anyway cus there's no American boxers in it!! Haha!. How true that is I dunno.

Hmmm...

Sports Illustrated did publish an article written by the AP:

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NBC Sports is telecasting the final two days of the Olympic boxing tournament without announcers Bob Papa and Teddy Atlas in the arena following a dispute with international boxing officials.

The International Boxing Association asked Papa and Atlas to move from their seats close to ringside to a broadcast booth farther away because they were "very disturbing" to boxing officials, even during bouts they were not calling, said the group's spokesman, Sebastien Gillot.

He said the broadcasters claimed they didn't want to stay anyway because no U.S. boxers were in the running.

It's not clear why Papa and Atlas, who have at times been critical of the boxing judges and referees during the tournament, were suddenly judged too disturbing with only two days of boxing remaining.

"There are two sides to every story," NBC Sports spokesman Greg Hughes said. "We will address the matter with the IOC after the games conclude."

08-13-12 at 12:17 PM	#11
rainbowspinner Elder Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,682	Quote: Originally Posted by carlmc1 I heard they got booted out of the boxing area by the IOC for being disruptive?!. Then they turned around & said they were leaving anyway cus there's no American boxers in it!! Haha!. How true that is I dunno. Hmmm... Sports Illustrated did publish an article written by the AP: Quote: NBC Sports is telecasting the final two days of the Olympic boxing tournament without announcers Bob Papa and Teddy Atlas in the arena following a dispute with international boxing officials. The International Boxing Association asked Papa and Atlas to move from their seats close to ringside to a broadcast booth farther away because they were "very disturbing" to boxing officials, even during bouts they were not calling, said the group's spokesman, Sebastien Gillot. He said the broadcasters claimed they didn't want to stay anyway because no U.S. boxers were in the running. It's not clear why Papa and Atlas, who have at times been critical of the boxing judges and referees during the tournament, were suddenly judged too disturbing with only two days of boxing remaining. "There are two sides to every story," NBC Sports spokesman Greg Hughes said. "We will address the matter with the IOC after the games conclude." Read more: Code: Select All http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/olympics/2012/08/11/nbc-olympic-boxing-announcers-dispute.ap/index.html#ixzz23SHhiX4Z

08-13-12 at 12:55 PM	#12
EvilToeKnee 3rd Street Saint Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 771	So...... Do we stop watching NBC from now on?...

08-13-12 at 12:59 PM	#13
usiel Master Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,153	NBC another Fox.

08-13-12 at 03:46 PM	#14
wtfjack Elite Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,690	NBC No Brains Corporation

08-13-12 at 08:56 AM	#2
CyberKingdom Master Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,128	Highly Anticipated? I'm sorry, but it was pure crap. I've seen better displays from street performers.

08-13-12 at 09:21 AM	#3
mirrow Maester Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,138	Quote: Originally Posted by CyberKingdom Highly Anticipated? I'm sorry, but it was pure crap. I've seen better displays from street performers. No shit, the performers where child and adult volunteers. Not professionals.

08-13-12 at 09:25 AM	#4
rainbowspinner Elder Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,682	NBC did not fail again. It's all part of the same failure that started 2 weeks ago. After watching the edited coverage for two weeks did anyone actually believe that they were going to get the entire 2012 Olympic Closing ceremonies broadcast on NBC? Seriously? It was a given that they would pick and chose what they would present. Why would anyone harbor any allusions that the closing ceremonies would be different? LOL I didn't - which is why I took advantage of one of the many downloads of BBC's broadcast. They became available in abundance immediately after the event was finished. So.... much Thanks to all those who took the time to post the broadcast!

08-13-12 at 09:39 AM	#5
usiel Master Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,153	Ya, after awhile I was beginning to wonder if any other country had National Anthems because they kept playing only America's. It was very disappointing that they wouldn't show anyone elses when they won gold. Oh well USA still took the most medals, and the most gold home so I'm happy with the athletes. They kicked ass. Disappointed in our media however, like always.

08-13-12 at 10:48 AM	#6
tomandsusan Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Never Never Land Posts: 5,812	Bob Costas is an IDIOT! You couldn't watch the Olympics for his stupid mug and his worthless dribble! Only NBC ( worst network on TV ) would hire the 0ickhead! ( I'm not a Costas fan if you don't know!)

08-13-12 at 10:50 AM	#7
tehhunter Master Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,299	typical nbc lol thats why i was not even able to see the games cause they were playing soe other dumb shows lol

08-13-12 at 10:53 AM	#8
Omega_Prime Autobot Supreme Commander Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 3,603	Why does it need to be a tape delay anyway? You think we are going to use genjutsu or something on you?

08-13-12 at 11:15 AM	#9
carlmc1 Not Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England Posts: 2,029	NBC... They must obviously think everyone watching is as dumb as they are! I heard they got booted out of the boxing area by the IOC for being disruptive?!. Then they turned around & said they were leaving anyway cus there's no American boxers in it!! Haha!. How true that is I dunno.

08-13-12 at 11:45 AM	#10
rockyrocks Elite Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,391	Quote: NBC... They must obviously think everyone watching is as dumb as they are! They aren't?? News to me!! :P