tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post3141656270674097101..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: The "Allen Bestwick Show" Takes To ESPN2Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88732550249389517952007-07-16T11:26:00.000-04:002007-07-16T11:26:00.000-04:00I went to my first race when I was two weeks old. ...I went to my first race when I was two weeks old. My dad was driver. So, I know I understand more than many newer race fans. But, I have introduced new fans to the sport. The ones who have only been watching a couple of years are already catching these "announcers" in silly commentary. PLEASE ESPN, put Alan Bestwick in charge, where he belongs. We can't take much more drivel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47311101117819728142007-07-15T16:56:00.000-04:002007-07-15T16:56:00.000-04:00Nobody in our family can figure out why they remov...Nobody in our family can figure out why they removed Alan Bestwick and replaced him with Bill Weber in the booth and Dave Despain on the show. It was unbelievable! Either he did something horribly wrong behind the scenes, or the other two are in someone's "pocket". Otherwise, the networks would not have made such a stupid move. We quit watching Inside Nextel Cup, and just can't stand Bill Weber. What are these people thinking? Alan Bestwick has it all over these other guys !!! Bring him back to the top of the heap, and we will watch whatever shows he is on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-12411732296238887092007-06-25T10:47:00.000-04:002007-06-25T10:47:00.000-04:00I actually taped the Busch race and I watched righ...I actually taped the Busch race and I watched right before the cup race on Sunday. What a huge difference. ESPN... PLEASE LEARN THAT NASCAR FANS LIKE THE NICE, CIMPLE BROADCAST YOU PRESENTED FROM MILWAUKEE.<BR/><BR/>GET A FRIENDLY, UNDERSTATED ANNOUNCE CREW and SHOW US NICE WIDE ANGLE SHOTS OF BATTLES FOR POSITON... WHETHER IT IS FIRST or TENTH AND WE WILL ALL BE HAPPY.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70041522688005931672007-06-25T01:09:00.000-04:002007-06-25T01:09:00.000-04:00I think I figured out that ESPN thinks we tune in ...I think I figured out that ESPN thinks we tune in for the "cast" but we don't. It is about the event and the competitors. Erik Kuselias, Suzy Kolber, and Brad Daugherty just do not work and must go. With Rusty I think it’s the voice.<BR/><BR/>Allen and Andy should be the base of the booth team and Dr. Jerry needs to be in the pits. I’m not sure how you can beat that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-54461619420309716262007-06-24T14:38:00.000-04:002007-06-24T14:38:00.000-04:00I actually watched the show when I found out Allen...I actually watched the show when I found out Allen was hosting it. With him doing the show it was awesome. ESPN needs to take off the blinders and see Allen is the best for them and their ratings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15594018758681215752007-06-24T14:18:00.000-04:002007-06-24T14:18:00.000-04:00Well, it's anonymous. :-)I mean UNANIMOUS!! most a...Well, it's anonymous. :-)<BR/><BR/>I mean UNANIMOUS!! most all think LAST NIGHTS RACE with AB was great. Not perfect but great.<BR/><BR/>Dittos to those that said AB brings out the best in others.<BR/><BR/>BEST OF ALL I think somebody said AB MAKES THE SHOW COMFORTABLE. Yes, yes, YES!!<BR/><BR/>If ESPN dose not hear us, their ratings deserve to drop. It blows ..<BR/><BR/>Frankly I had baking commitments in the kitchen last night and wished I had not so I couldve just listened and watched more closely though my tv was always on in the kitchen so I did not miss much.<BR/><BR/>But AB IS like COMFORT FOOD.<BR/><BR/>If ESPN does not see that, it is a CRIME.<BR/><BR/>Is it not enough we have to sit thru BILL WEBER!?!??Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-40250992782619376632007-06-24T13:41:00.000-04:002007-06-24T13:41:00.000-04:00Great show last night thanks to Allen Bestwick. H...Great show last night thanks to Allen Bestwick. How's the saying go? Less is more. No stupid Hollywood Hotel, no airhead ESPN personalities (aka talking heads), no hype. Just a good race with a professional crew all around. AB was great! Andy did his usual good job as well. Best retired crew chief on TV. Rusty, what can I say. He's the weak link in the broadcast crew. Best driver analyst by far this season has been Kyle Petty. Rusty listen to Kyle and take notes. <BR/><BR/>Having worked with Disney as a consultant for a few years I can vouch for your comments about them. I'm glad to see you hold them accountable for the sometimes miscast cast members that have been in the booth thus far this year. <BR/><BR/>I hope someone from Disney, ABC/ESPN was watching the broadcast last night and paying attention. AB made all the difference in the world in that broadcast. Give us proven NASCAR knowledgeable pro's both in the booth and on pit road and we'll watch. Let Fox do the stupid gimmicks like the "Hollywood Hotel".Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530553847645526841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55833392186010084292007-06-24T12:27:00.000-04:002007-06-24T12:27:00.000-04:00Last night's race was great all around. It was fan...Last night's race was great all around. It was fanatstic to have someone with actual NASCAR knowledge hosting the pre-race activities instead of some old basketball announcer in a straw hat who will be making his return next month at The Brickyard. I hope that the ESPN brass is really interested in making their broadcasts a level above the other NASCAR TV partners and are listening to the abundance of negative feedback regarding their programming so far. As I posted in a comment a week or two back, I have not and will not watch NASCAR Now until they remove the arrogrant, smarmy, know-it-all (unless it has to do with NASCAR) Erik Kuselias. My 5 year old son, honest to God, knows more about NASCAR (teams, drivers, sponsors, manufacturers) than the MENSA-man Erik. John, as a person who has worked in TV, is it unheard of for one network to employ the assets of another when their is mutual benefit involved? In this case, ESPN using (for a fee, of course) Speed's Charlotte studio to produce their nightly NASCAR Now program. Keep up the great work, John!Kevin in Brownsburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587307086741704859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82740314845127563692007-06-24T12:13:00.000-04:002007-06-24T12:13:00.000-04:00They were DEAD WRONG to replace Allen with Dave De...They were DEAD WRONG to replace Allen with Dave Despain on Inside Nextel Cup. They were DEAD WRONG to take Allen out of the booth and replace him with BILL WEBER??? And if ESPN or any other network fails to let Allen Bestwick live up to his true potential and instead replace him with "cast members" the ratings will continue to fall.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990590364829928435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-62411043148417367372007-06-24T11:33:00.000-04:002007-06-24T11:33:00.000-04:00Well, I hate I missed this one. You wrote "he Milw...Well, I hate I missed this one. <BR/><BR/>You wrote "he Milwaukee Busch race was a fascinating lesson in "old time TV."<BR/><BR/>I assume you meant old time NASCAR TV on ESPN-the way it used to be done and the way it should be done. If you doubt it, try to catch an 80's reply on ESPN Classic. Great stuff. <BR/><BR/>It was the race and Bob Jenkins doing the call. Gosh, those were the days. <BR/><BR/>I see in Wikipedia Bob still is active in racing. Is there a chance he could ever be back doing races at ESPN?<BR/><BR/><BR/>Jim<BR/>RaleighAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79849627180450343372007-06-24T11:31:00.000-04:002007-06-24T11:31:00.000-04:00What a breath of fresh air on the Saturday broadca...What a breath of fresh air on the Saturday broadcast ...gee, we now have to wait until the Brickyard to see the same old c*** ...also, Marty Reid handles the duties well when given the opportunity as he does with NHRAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-31987761843507854902007-06-24T11:30:00.000-04:002007-06-24T11:30:00.000-04:00I couldn't agree more with your take on Allen Best...I couldn't agree more with your take on Allen Bestwick... One word describes him, professional... However, here's the question of the day for ESPN, when was your best NASCAR Busch coverage? During the month of May when Rusty was off with the open-wheel gang... PLEASE, give us a break. Saying "Rusty is just Rusty" doesn't work... Why are we forced to listen to him babble on and on and on about his kid... Last night he was over 2 laps down and still got the airtime he would if he was leading the race. About the only time Rusty did actually stop talking about him was AFTER NASCAR penalized him a lap for rough driving... Why weren't you taking about him then Rusty... <BR/><BR/>ESPN, please give us a pro in the booth. DJ & Kyle have been fantastic this year... I never thought I'd hear another "expert" in the booth who makes me want to turn off the coverage but I have, it's Rusty Wallace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38037360241319503182007-06-24T11:24:00.000-04:002007-06-24T11:24:00.000-04:00I agree that Bestwick brought a level of professio...I agree that Bestwick brought a level of professionalism to the broadcast that ESPN needs--put Jerry back on pit road where the teams will trust him and tell him everything (do you think HE would have failed to get a reason on why Almirola was replaced?). The only criticism I have of Bestwick last night is that when Rusty's son (as usual) caused a wreck and was penalized for it, AB just mentioned it in passing--he didn't push Rusty to address it (even though Rusty spent plenty of time telling us how wonderful his son was earlier). Fair's fair--Ned Jarrett had to criticize Dale, after all. But I agree--this was an excellent indication of what NASCAR coverage on ESPN <I>could</I> be, and I hope it continues!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66792936989343758072007-06-24T08:26:00.000-04:002007-06-24T08:26:00.000-04:00What a great Busch race. Allen Bestwick gives a co...What a great Busch race. Allen Bestwick gives a comfort that none of the others do. If ESPN continues down the road they were headed I would not be surprised to see O. J. Simpson in the booth by the end of the season.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16039717630583403024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56760884250489645662007-06-24T07:59:00.000-04:002007-06-24T07:59:00.000-04:00Great TV without all the "stars". Allen is simply ...Great TV without all the "stars". Allen is simply the best in the business. He even makes Rusty look half way decent. <BR/><BR/>Allen, DJ and Andy would be the ideal team for ESPN. Let the good Doc work in the pits where he does a fine job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4708058423045141892007-06-24T07:58:00.000-04:002007-06-24T07:58:00.000-04:00i wished all NASCAR, broadcast were like this, Pla...i wished all NASCAR, broadcast were like this, Plain & Simple, it was real refreshing, honestly. I have always liked Allen, Rusty is Rusty,great show last night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-26428318852565258192007-06-24T07:07:00.000-04:002007-06-24T07:07:00.000-04:00Rusty was a heck of a driver but I just cant get w...Rusty was a heck of a driver but I just cant get warmed up to his broadcast style. Just because you used to be a driver does not equate into a transition to a broadcaster. This became painfully evident when ESPN's broadcast team of Punch / Jarrett / Petree was rolled out. Dale paid attention to Ned's lead and was awesome, further highlighting Rusty's shortcomings. And finally, ALLEN BESTWICK needs to be on EVERY broadcast. He's knowledgeable, pleasant and not annoying, unlke Bill Webber and Mike Joy. Plus he has better hair than Webber.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-9158251869863506182007-06-24T07:03:00.000-04:002007-06-24T07:03:00.000-04:00Marty Reid does a great job but damn I miss him on...Marty Reid does a great job but damn I miss him on the NHRA coverage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17558873666951213682007-06-24T06:57:00.000-04:002007-06-24T06:57:00.000-04:00I LOVE Allen Bestwick!!!! Every day we see some o...I LOVE Allen Bestwick!!!! Every day we see some one on the TV "reporting" racing and we have no idea who the heck they are. We know they aren't long time followers of the sport...<BR/>But man I miss Allen on the radio...he was on eof the best...no insult to the guys still there...we love them too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7817183981401652252007-06-24T06:04:00.000-04:002007-06-24T06:04:00.000-04:00I thoroughly enjoyed the telecast. Bestwick seems ...I thoroughly enjoyed the telecast. Bestwick seems to bring out the best in his partners and Rusty Wallace was a prime example. There was just enough Rusty - and the right Rusty. The good race and the side stories made for one of the best broadcasts I've seen this year. ABC scares me but this was encouraging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-59315526472890869602007-06-24T05:50:00.000-04:002007-06-24T05:50:00.000-04:00AB is a favorite of mine, for reason....he's artic...AB is a favorite of mine, for reason....he's articulate and knowledgeable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33331863143015759322007-06-24T04:25:00.000-04:002007-06-24T04:25:00.000-04:00Marty's voice grates my ears, kinda like Bill Webb...Marty's voice grates my ears, kinda like Bill Webber's<BR/><BR/>Allen is smooth and knows what hes talking about, he doesnt studder over his words or scream at the slightest thing (im looking at you Phil Parsons)<BR/><BR/>Bestwicks joke about Rusty's hair brought back memories of one race where NASCAR.com had trackpass for free for the weekend and as Allen was reading the promo BP chimed in with something about free being his kinda style..or something..<BR/><BR/>heres my dream lineup send Marty back to IRL..give Brad Daughtery a basketball and tell him theres a game in the infield<BR/>put Jerry and Brewer in the infield Hollywood hotel like thing and in the booth would be Allen Andy and a driver to be named because Rusty's babbling causes me to change the channel and his kid can never do wrong<BR/><BR/>but JD has an excellent point. a couple good friends sat down and called a race and had fun doing it from cracks on Rustys hair and Allen not being the sharpest tool in the shed and touching hot tires to Jamies manicure being better than Allen's (which seriously made me laugh out loud)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-17711105405496119642007-06-24T02:37:00.000-04:002007-06-24T02:37:00.000-04:00ALLEN BESTWICK MADE THIS RACE!PERIOD! They scaled...ALLEN BESTWICK MADE THIS RACE!<BR/><BR/>PERIOD! They scaled back on the nonsense and I was happy. I hope SOMEBODY was paying attention from ESPN. I am sure the ratings were not helped, John because nobody was expecting AB in the show like this...we were all expecting the ESPN Stooges du jour like they were sent from an ACME Emcee casting company.<BR/><BR/>THANK YOU for pointing out how ALLEN makes it about the racing..no million dollar HOLLYWOOD HOTEL or stupid spinning booth.<BR/><BR/>I felt in someways, like ESPN went back in time.<BR/><BR/>IF only they would WATCH THE DRECK they had been spitting out at us and COMPARE it to tonight.<BR/><BR/>THANK YOU JOHN for pointing it out. And the camera work was IMPROVED! <BR/><BR/>Rusty...well...what can I say...he is 'rusty' yet in the booth. Ha<BR/><BR/>But if they put that chick Suzy on the show...sorry, Except for a few races I WILL LISTEN TO MRN!!!<BR/><BR/>Sophia ZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20822392856439223652007-06-24T01:50:00.000-04:002007-06-24T01:50:00.000-04:00allen bestwick as always did a fantastic job. he s...allen bestwick as always did a fantastic job. he shines every time he is given the spotlight on espn. why is espn so stupid and/or stubborn to not see this?? <BR/><BR/>espn would consider it sacrilege to let a non football person be an "expert" on nfl live or monday night football. then why on earth would they allow people with ZERO nascar knowledge and a clear disdain for the sport continue to host and be paraded as "experts"?<BR/><BR/>i guess espn thinks of nascar fans as ignorant enough that if they scream loud and long that we'll start to buy their characters. no way. <BR/><BR/>ESPN....open your eyes and look at the immense talent you already have for nascar. allen, rusty, andy, and tim brewer make a fantastic crew. the pit crew is also great and getting better each week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-11800700043235273082007-06-24T01:29:00.000-04:002007-06-24T01:29:00.000-04:00I, personally, would like to see Marty Reid and Al...I, personally, would like to see Marty Reid and Allen Bestwick alternate roles in the booth for ESPN, ESPN 2, and ABC while totally eliminating Dr. Jerry Punch from the equation.<BR/><BR/>I like the consistency Marty Reid brings to the screen. Alan Bestwick also maintains consistency in the booth. Without these men, ESPN would be worse than TNT.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com