It's been great to sit at home during the day and check out the odd judo or rowing event on NBC's Olympics, whether it's been on NBC itself or Bravo/MSNBC/NBCSports. Apparently, some people are upset because they're not seeing the big sports (swimming, gymnastics) live during the day and have to wait for NBC's prime time wrap-up special.
NBC is an easy target: they have consistently finished last place in the ratings for some time now. And for them, the Olympics is a big chance to make some money before their new fall TV shows get embarrassed again. Despite the complaints, it appears that NBC has made the right decision with their tape-delayed broadcasts. The ratings are through the roof right now, and if there is another Michael Phelps-type story, all the better.
My only complaint: why not show everything live during the day, and then do your recap at night? The people working during the day will watch the prime time coverage anyway (I think).
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