Awkward Silence During LA Marathon Broadcast

Awkward Silence During LA Marathon Broadcast#162049

By Ed Dantes - March 4th, 2008, 6:07 pm

- March 4th, 2008, 6:07 pm #162049

Just watch.

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By Sly Fox - March 4th, 2008, 6:56 pm

- March 4th, 2008, 6:56 pm #162068

You would probably be surprised at how many of these types of moments occur during local telecasts of marathons. You have morning news anchors leading the coverage without scripts talking about something they probably know very little about. That's a recipe for disaster.

#162079

By 01LUGrad - March 4th, 2008, 7:09 pm

- March 4th, 2008, 7:09 pm #162079

pet pieve #1

I mean, seriously, just grab a couple of guys from a local running store and let them talk about the race. I'm sure they would do it for free and would add a lot to the coverage.

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By prototype - March 4th, 2008, 7:12 pm

- March 4th, 2008, 7:12 pm #162081

I would guess he lost communications with the other guy - sounded like he was on the course or in a chopper.

#162083

By Sly Fox - March 4th, 2008, 7:26 pm

- March 4th, 2008, 7:26 pm #162083

I have a feeling the running expert just didn't want to touch that comment with a 10-foot pole.