tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post2249997461769959464..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: The TV Cost-Cutting Talk Has BegunDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36665029825272299432008-11-26T09:12:00.000-05:002008-11-26T09:12:00.000-05:00Anon 11:13AM,You are correct! Richard,Anything is ...Anon 11:13AM,<BR/><BR/>You are correct! <BR/><BR/>Richard,<BR/><BR/>Anything is possible, it just must accomplish the goals of the network.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15825018879025437422008-11-26T01:10:00.000-05:002008-11-26T01:10:00.000-05:00I'm all for "less is more" if it keeps Larry Mac f...I'm all for "less is more" if it keeps Larry Mac from doing magic tricks during green flag racing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-77167284821500714902008-11-25T21:18:00.000-05:002008-11-25T21:18:00.000-05:00Real simple go back to the way ESPN did it in the ...Real simple go back to the way ESPN did it in the 80's and show the race not the gimmicks. We all tune in to watch the race not all the other garbage. All the cars on the track racing not just 1 or 2. Stop treating the viewer like he is a Moron or one that has to be entertained by a clown in the booth talking nonsense. We don't need the same facts week after week. Just show us the race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24645847782721230382008-11-25T19:57:00.000-05:002008-11-25T19:57:00.000-05:00@anon 11.24 11:43p--no one is against in car camer...@anon 11.24 11:43p--no one is against in car cameras as a whole...just the constant use of them when they're not showing us a thing. If they're showing an accident or in your example the driver is complaining of a tight car and they're showing us how they're fighting to keep the car from knocking down the fence every corner as they're showing us something *informative* that's fine. I don't need to see them picking their nose or getting a drink during the caution. And I don't need to see for 50 laps the view out of the rear of his car. <BR/><BR/>Yes shorten the "pre-race"...It can be done in 15 minutes. That will be more than enough time to let us know of any last minute changes (i.e. noticed something leaking before the race and had to chance something causing them to go to the back), who might be a serious threat for the win, etc. Let us know of any possible weather issues that might cause the race to go into OT and get the Invocation/Anthem in and get those engines started! ESPN can add another show to their line up NA$CAR Videos to show their pre-packaged stuff since they don't understand the proper timing concept.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49537993584758991782008-11-25T18:27:00.000-05:002008-11-25T18:27:00.000-05:00JD- Do you think it would be feasible for ESPN to ...JD- Do you think it would be feasible for ESPN to leave the Tech Center in Charlotte or Conn. and access it by remote during a race when/if needed?<BR/><BR/>Do you think the curent economy and drive for cost-cutting might make FOX and/or ESPN more receptive to using split-screening for commercials during NASCAR races?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26928534187661235952008-11-25T16:21:00.000-05:002008-11-25T16:21:00.000-05:00Just like everyone else said. Watch the Truck race...Just like everyone else said. Watch the Truck races on SPEED and learn from the. Plain and simple works best. Sure wish SPEED could do all the races.<BR/> Zieke, you said it best, sure could do without the Waltrips hot air.<BR/> Please take a lesson from SPEED.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10100962974107638052008-11-25T16:20:00.000-05:002008-11-25T16:20:00.000-05:00Lean & mean... start the show with the Invocat...Lean & mean... start the show with the Invocation and Nat'l Anthem. Give us the starting line-up while they do the warm-up laps. Then show THE RACE - what's happening on the track and in the pits. Split-screen the commercials, cut the BS and the blah-blah-blah, do away with all the fancy stuff and fancy people; and get back to racing!Lenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062841293486042266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-42660291337857876842008-11-25T14:53:00.000-05:002008-11-25T14:53:00.000-05:00JD, Thank you for the tour.JD, Thank you for the tour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-86198568794974863842008-11-25T13:56:00.000-05:002008-11-25T13:56:00.000-05:00bobby dee said...The "hotel" guys can all stay hom...<B>bobby dee</B> said...<BR/><I>The "hotel" guys can all stay home</I>.<BR/><BR/>I agree, but home can be back at a TV studio close to where the on-air talent lives. The savings in fuel costs from hauling all that studio equipment plus the travel, lodging & meals expenses of a multitude of on-air talent would be significant. All of this great technology at our disposal should be taken advantage of until things turn around and get better again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10494481392683574132008-11-25T13:01:00.000-05:002008-11-25T13:01:00.000-05:00I see it's been said here, but some of the announc...I see it's been said here, but some of the announcers are not needed. These booths have become really crowded, with announcers stepping all over each other. Two booth people is enough. So Fox could start with getting rid of Waltrip. (the hot air savings alone would be well worth it) So if the networks are really serious about saving money, start at the top.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25340247843987346352008-11-25T12:15:00.000-05:002008-11-25T12:15:00.000-05:00Interesting responses! How about ESPN ridding the...Interesting responses! How about ESPN ridding themselves of Dr. P - replacing him with AB and totally ridding themselves of Rusty and Brad and move Punch in their place - cut down on the seemingly never-ending pre-race show; FOX can do without Digger and any of the other non-important gimmicks but keep the announcers. Majorshouse has a point: Speed's motto: less is definitely more! Better direction, as Sophia said, is key and must be instituted. Ah, I keep thinking of all the money ESPN can save ridding themselves of most of their on-air 'talent' - so they can become serious about their coverage! Thanks John!chasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10751889821381250237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82074275566411739922008-11-25T12:09:00.000-05:002008-11-25T12:09:00.000-05:00West Coast Diane said:Agree with most all of what ...West Coast Diane said:<BR/><BR/>Agree with most all of what has been said.<BR/><BR/>1) TRUCKS, TRUCKS, TRUCKS..watch over and over until all the networks get it.<BR/><BR/>2) Show/comment on ALL cars. Maybe there would be more sponsorship money if the sponsors actually thought they would get on TV.<BR/><BR/>3) Show all practice, qualifying using TIVO style so all cars are seen. Race fans like watching all the cars and see Number 2.<BR/><BR/>4) Agree with 3 in the booth and ample pit reporters to cover more cars. <BR/><BR/>Lets cross our fingers that out of the financial crisis we get something postive...better race coverage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16357523342751585572008-11-25T11:13:00.000-05:002008-11-25T11:13:00.000-05:00Mr. Daly-Your picture must be from Speed Weeks, si...Mr. Daly-<BR/>Your picture must be from Speed Weeks, since the SPEED trucks are not pictured. The SPEED trucks park inside the track in February, so the compound is usually bigger than is pictured here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15051981234514223772008-11-25T10:37:00.000-05:002008-11-25T10:37:00.000-05:00Remember the simple, clean broadcasts ESPN had whe...Remember the simple, clean broadcasts ESPN had when Bob Jenkins, Benny Parsons and Ned Jarrett broadcast the races. It was a simpler time...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19443644749651076012008-11-25T10:33:00.000-05:002008-11-25T10:33:00.000-05:00I don't understand these "hard costs" you're talki...I don't understand these "hard costs" you're talking about, Jon. What costs are associated with Jerry's Tech Garage? It's already built and paid for. It's not like they really need to add anything new to it each week if it's already a complete package. And the other stages are bought and paid for.<BR/><BR/>I agree with others. We don't need 90-minute or 60-minute pre-shows. I don't watch them AT ALL because they are so long, boring and redundant. I couldn't care less about the last movie a driver saw or what his favorite color is. Give me a break. We can cut that crap and save a bundle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26416622902246891872008-11-25T09:38:00.000-05:002008-11-25T09:38:00.000-05:00I have a simple suggestion. Show us the race as w...I have a simple suggestion. Show us the race as we would see it if we were there and give us the same commentary we would have if we were listening on the radio. If I recall correctly, that is pretty much the way it was done when they started. Most of the gadgets and toys they now use have not enhanced the telecast at all. KISS-keep it simple stupid.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-3891518118963825612008-11-25T09:15:00.000-05:002008-11-25T09:15:00.000-05:00Did anyone notice that NASCAR said, "We are happy ...Did anyone notice that NASCAR said, "We are happy with the way the races are presented."? WTF? They should drug test the executives in NASCAR, as well as the network executives. <BR/>Again, I have to agree with earlier posters: SPEED channel delivers the goods EVERY WEEK. And the fact that NASCAR won't award them the rights to broadcast every Cup event or Nationwide race. Once again, the fans get screwed, while Brian France and the network brain trusts ignore the obvious problem: THEM.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37025903133317981182008-11-25T08:57:00.000-05:002008-11-25T08:57:00.000-05:00The "hotel" guys can all stay home. Thei...The "hotel" guys can all stay home. Their opinions are so canned. I and my g/f like Tim Brewer. He explains things about the car that fans do not know. Digger & wall cams are ok, they give a different prospective. 12 cars with 4 cameras each are interesting only when a wreck occurs. Now for my rant. I hate in car race reporter. Thanks.bobby deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01021876617877587234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57243240242562959562008-11-25T08:56:00.000-05:002008-11-25T08:56:00.000-05:00How many guys do we need in pre-race talking about...How many guys do we need in pre-race talking about stuff, get rid of Brad, Rusty and Ray for ESPN. Do we need to Tim showing us dumb stuff. Get back to racing and get Dr. Punch back in a office or on pit road.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-39818719309665145412008-11-25T08:42:00.000-05:002008-11-25T08:42:00.000-05:00Here is the cost cutting answer for ESPN.They spen...Here is the cost cutting answer for ESPN.<BR/><BR/>They spent a HALF BILLION DOLLARS for the BCS. A lot of that money, my friends, is gonna come out of the NASCAR production budget. Once the BCS gets on ESPN, say hello to seriously cut back coverage. ESPN will again treat NASCAR like PASTCAR, and you can bet they won't be bidding to renew their tv deal. Heck, they'll be looking to exercise an "out" clause, if they have one.<BR/>Roone's guyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25161998299911826942008-11-25T08:16:00.000-05:002008-11-25T08:16:00.000-05:00Ruchard,At the bottom of the picture you can see t...Ruchard,<BR/><BR/>At the bottom of the picture you can see the office trailer for meetings and admin purposes. The ESPN logo on the awning shows the production library where all kinds of stuff is stored.<BR/><BR/>The sideways truck is the ESPN Tech Center, which may be just unloading. The CAT truck is the generator for power.<BR/><BR/>The three multi-colored trailers in the front row are the ESPN units. The sideways trailer behind them with the antennas is the in-car camera truck from Broadcast Sports.<BR/><BR/>Also in that group are the DirecTV Hot Pass trailer and the other production units for the other TV networks. You can see four additional office trailers, three satellite uplink trucks and the catering tent at the far end of the compound.<BR/><BR/>Richard, I think all the points that you mentioned are going to be up for discussion depending on what happends with ad revenue. The reason Fox is taking the lead on this is because they are the first Sprint Cup partner on the air.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24394423795746026532008-11-25T07:25:00.000-05:002008-11-25T07:25:00.000-05:00Count me as another vote for taking the Truck Seri...Count me as another vote for taking the Truck Series broadcasts as a model. <BR/><BR/>Yes, it might be desirable to have a couple extra personnel for Cup races because of the distance -- if only to allow people a moment to run to the bathroom and to drink some water off camera -- but surely they don't need a big rolling studio with so many gimics AND some kind of car model both?<BR/><BR/>Fewer bells and whistles, more live racing. It works great for the truck series; why shouldn't it work for Cup and Nationwide?<BR/><BR/>I could do without whichever camera is used to give those tight shots off the wall where all you can see is a blur of color. Yes, it helps create the feel of being there and the occasional wreck-takes-out-camera shot is dramatic, but it adds no useful information about what's happening.3KillerBshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972256857498433293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17813281808905966892008-11-25T05:51:00.000-05:002008-11-25T05:51:00.000-05:00I'm thinkin' this isn't such a bad thing. Strick ...I'm thinkin' this isn't such a bad thing. Strick covered most of the salient points. I don't know how many cameras ESPN used in 1987, but it seemed we didn't miss much! More wide angle shots of the whole field, the cameras are better and most of us have bigger TV's so this looks really good. Get rid of infield studios and drop pre race coverage in favor of a more thorough post. Pick the use of technical displays very carefully, although outright elimination wouldn't hurt my feelings much. Try to develop a consistant look between networks in terms of how important stuff (Checkered flag) is shown. I really think some of this could ultimately be to our advantage if paring down the bells and whistles help them save money, and us saving our sanity!<BR/><BR/>Tom<BR/>Inverness, FLTomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04004047098122631995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21172917512011725912008-11-24T23:43:00.000-05:002008-11-24T23:43:00.000-05:00Nan...have to disagree with you on the in-car came...Nan...have to disagree with you on the in-car camera. When it is showing the driver, it is very useful to see them working the wheel in the car. How they are fighting the circumstances with the hands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33426758507592015582008-11-24T23:06:00.000-05:002008-11-24T23:06:00.000-05:00JD, Could you give a brief description of what the...JD, Could you give a brief description of what the "trailers" are in the picture & whether they are all ESPN or for 2 networks? <BR/><BR/>Have you ever experienced something like this sharing?<BR/>Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com