Which TV Network Do You Prefer to Watch the Olympic Games? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Jenya · 02-13-2006, 10:10 AM

I love to ask this question on other forums.

CBC in Canada tends to cover the Olympics (both Summer and Winter) live and usually unedited.

NBC prefers to cover them only during prime time hours, and are often edited for commmercial sponsers.

Which network do you prefer to watch them on?

gilligan fanatic · 02-13-2006, 10:24 AM

never seen it on CBC so I can't say

MsOrange · 02-13-2006, 10:35 AM

only seen it on NBC

Czas na Zywiec · 02-13-2006, 05:01 PM

NBC, CNBC, and USA. I don't really care if they're edited down, (tho I do get irritated when they cut out the performing atheltes from EE countries) as long as I get to watch them, I'm satisfied.

Johnny S · 02-13-2006, 06:13 PM

CBC is waay better. But, I would assume the majority of you are American...

theshark8777 · 02-13-2006, 06:14 PM

Universal HD. I don't live in Canada therefor don't get CBC.

Zebra 3 · 02-14-2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny S

CBC is waay better.

I agree, the CBC and its French language counterpart SRC Olympic coverage is sooo much better than NBC or CBS from previous Olympics.

Melonhead00 · 02-14-2006, 09:33 PM

I don't like NBC's coverage of the OWG's and OSG's (Winter and Summer Olympic Games)
Therefore IMHO, CBC/SRC has a better coverage than NBC, live/delay taped

Jenya · 02-14-2006, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zebra 3

I agree, the CBC and its French language counterpart SRC Olympic coverage is sooo much better than NBC or CBS from previous Olympics.

CBC is even way better than CTV.

CTV's coverage of the Olympics also relies on coperate sponserships, and shoves viewers with tons commercials too.

CTV also prefers to use tape delays and they also prefer to air their Olympic coverage during primetime hours as well.

Chelsea · 02-14-2006, 10:13 PM

Thanks to a friend I got to see some Canadian-style coverage of the Athens games....now THAT was well-done.

Brent88 · 02-14-2006, 11:29 PM

All I can see is NBC, so I can't compare it. The long drawn out interviews and "Olympic Moments" as filler is annoying though.

Oh and my

cable company didn't pay for the CNBC and MSNBC Olympics feed...

Czas na Zywiec · 02-15-2006, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brent88

All I can see is NBC, so I can't compare it. The long drawn out interviews and "Olympic Moments" as filler is annoying though.

Oh and my

cable company didn't pay for the CNBC and MSNBC Olympics feed...

Like how they went on and on today about the American figure skater....wow, I thought he was the most arrogant/annoying athelete ever. And it didn't help that he had like a 10 minute spot, either.

Jenya · 02-15-2006, 12:07 PM

Germany's ARD TV and the BBC provide good Olympics coverage if you have an international satellite dish.

Steve M. · 02-16-2006, 09:44 PM

America can never have quality Olympic coverage because commerical television is controlled by major corporations and public television will never be confused eith the BBC.

Zebra 3 · 02-17-2006, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jenya

CBC is even way better than CTV.

CTV's coverage of the Olympics also relies on coperate sponserships, and shoves viewers with tons commercials too.

CTV also prefers to use tape delays and they also prefer to air their Olympic coverage during primetime hours as well.

The International Olympic Committee has awarded the broadcasting rights to the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver and 2012 Summer Games to CTV (Crappy TV).

View Poll Results: If You Watch the Olympics on TV, Which Network Coverage Do You Prefer?
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02-13-2006, 10:10 AM	#1
Jenya Supervisor Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: Canmore, Alberta Posts: 3,359	Which TV Network Do You Prefer to Watch the Olympic Games? I love to ask this question on other forums. CBC in Canada tends to cover the Olympics (both Summer and Winter) live and usually unedited. NBC prefers to cover them only during prime time hours, and are often edited for commmercial sponsers. Which network do you prefer to watch them on?

02-13-2006, 10:24 AM	#2
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02-13-2006, 06:13 PM	#5
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02-13-2006, 06:14 PM	#6
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02-13-2006, 10:35 AM	#3
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02-13-2006, 05:01 PM	#4
Czas na Zywiec what up Forum Star Join Date: Jun 28, 2001 Location: Southwest Side, Chicago Posts: 18,398	NBC, CNBC, and USA. I don't really care if they're edited down, (tho I do get irritated when they cut out the performing atheltes from EE countries) as long as I get to watch them, I'm satisfied.

02-14-2006, 09:33 PM	#8
Melonhead00 #00 Teshawn Edmonds Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 09, 2004 Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA Posts: 523	I don't like NBC's coverage of the OWG's and OSG's (Winter and Summer Olympic Games) Therefore IMHO, CBC/SRC has a better coverage than NBC, live/delay taped
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02-14-2006, 10:13 PM	#10
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02-14-2006, 11:29 PM	#11
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	All I can see is NBC, so I can't compare it. The long drawn out interviews and "Olympic Moments" as filler is annoying though. Oh and my cable company didn't pay for the CNBC and MSNBC Olympics feed...
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02-15-2006, 12:07 PM	#13
Jenya Supervisor Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: Canmore, Alberta Posts: 3,359	Germany's ARD TV and the BBC provide good Olympics coverage if you have an international satellite dish.

02-16-2006, 09:44 PM	#14
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