tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post4732097573393170208..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Getting The Band Back Together (Update)Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-6644247535339641832011-03-25T09:21:02.754-04:002011-03-25T09:21:02.754-04:00Mr Editor -
Glad to hear the 'old gang' wi...Mr Editor -<br />Glad to hear the 'old gang' will e getting back together again ...AB is the consummate ringmaster in this setting ...JB and Schrader are a great fit and Ricky Craven is a great compliment ...now, I wonder if enough time has passed in Randy Lajoie's rehabilitation for his return ...great broadcast from IRP when Lajoie and Craven were getting out-of-hand and Marty Reid was sticking with the race call ...those were the days<br />Walterw17scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13587322614416999020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19861591459071561642011-02-06T20:06:50.751-05:002011-02-06T20:06:50.751-05:00So now all the ESPN suits have to do is nothing. N...So now all the ESPN suits have to do is nothing. No gimmicks, no production, nothing. Just let Bestwick (who knows more about racing television than anyone else at ESPN) do his thing and great TV will happen,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37612401746215367112011-02-06T20:03:19.479-05:002011-02-06T20:03:19.479-05:00My reaction to this is mixed. I love the combinati...My reaction to this is mixed. I love the combination of JB, Schrader, and Mikey. Yes, I like Mikey and miss him now that he's not on regular cable. I wish he could be included in this plan.<br /><br />However, I can't stand ESPN coverage and I can't stand suits covering sports. It just doesn't make sense, and it looks uncomfortable. If these guys are wearing suits, *I* will be uncomfortable. <br /><br />Also, NASCAR Now has never shown up properly on the TiVo schedule. For whatever reason, it's just a generic description, with no episode number or date, which means even if I tell it to record new showings only, it will record both the regular and late night repeat. And half the time neither recording is NASCAR Now -- sometimes it's poker! No other NASCAR show does this. I'm assuming it's laziness on the part of ESPN not to provide any details. <br /><br />Since I can't stand suits or ESPN, and it's a nuisance to keep deleting incorrect or half missing shows, I simply stopped recording and watching NASCAR Now last year. And I didn't miss it a bit. Not even Mondays.<br /><br />If they stick to their plan to have JB and Schrader as frequent guests, I might consider manually setting up a Monday recording. We'll see what they come up with. I'm not holding my breath though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49724965831117525702011-02-06T08:57:49.283-05:002011-02-06T08:57:49.283-05:00And there's a article on yahoo this morning ab...And there's a article on yahoo this morning about the best & worst National Anthem singers. Hoping the singers are better this year also and they are actually chosen for their singing. Even LVMS had auditions I wonder who won and if they'll be better than previous renditions.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-36013673658213876922011-02-05T09:59:58.854-05:002011-02-05T09:59:58.854-05:00Now if BSPN would just listen to some other fan su...Now if BSPN would just listen to some other fan suggestions about their broadcasting.The Mad Mannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30298625530906980722011-02-05T09:48:59.673-05:002011-02-05T09:48:59.673-05:00i would love to see Schrader in the booth but I kn...i would love to see Schrader in the booth but I know that he'd rather be racing every weekend.<br /><br />Speed was foolish to break up the IWC gang, they were the perfect team. they shouldn't even have booted Benson after he lost his ride.<br /><br />i'd like to see Bestwick doing play by play. he knows the sport as well as anyone. He needs to be partnered with a free spirit though because he can be a little too officious. Again, Kenny and Johnny would be terrific in that spot.<br /><br />leave herman out of the mix though. I can deal with Michael but Kenny Wallace isn't my style.Andy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10044383516876179717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10098276527434349412011-02-05T07:57:51.543-05:002011-02-05T07:57:51.543-05:00I feel if the networks got some talking heads that...I feel if the networks got some talking heads that did't talk about what they did 25 years ago more people would tune in.Just talk about the race in front of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46209336096672364632011-02-04T17:09:18.183-05:002011-02-04T17:09:18.183-05:00Ryan McGee tweeted last night that he & JB are...Ryan McGee tweeted last night that he & JB are doing some shows together and that they'd need nametags so people can tell them apart. lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49548532221151131512011-02-04T16:54:50.112-05:002011-02-04T16:54:50.112-05:00And one thing you forgot to mention JD, when there...And one thing you forgot to mention JD, when there were rumors that Speed would cancel the show, Michael & Schrader suggested we write to them to keep it on the air and we did and they kept it on the air! What a super show and great panel. When they removed AB and put DD on, that's when it went down hill.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-22049894134400617322011-02-04T12:37:54.804-05:002011-02-04T12:37:54.804-05:00Great news. But, comes at an awkward time in my d...Great news. But, comes at an awkward time in my day, and with the newer TV technology, my old VCR doesn't want to tape! I know, but I'm just technologically challenged and not afraid to admit it.Marylee in Richmondnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2304118703772590562011-02-04T12:25:17.608-05:002011-02-04T12:25:17.608-05:00So someone somewhere actually made a good decision...So someone somewhere actually made a good decision. That's nice.AncientRacernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15494921302617892992011-02-04T12:10:02.513-05:002011-02-04T12:10:02.513-05:00Kenny would look weird in a suit and tie - I hope ...Kenny would look weird in a suit and tie - I hope they go casual.<br /><br />One and a half thumbs up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30699996350905712652011-02-04T11:47:34.802-05:002011-02-04T11:47:34.802-05:00The whole dynamic that was IWC was due to the warm...The whole dynamic that was IWC was due to the warm friendship and chemistry between the panel. Only good friends could say some of the things that MW and Schrader said to each other. While I'm elated to hear the JB and KS are back on TV with AB, the sleep-inducing, buttoned-down atmosphere of ESPN/NN will have to be loosened up a whole lot to make proper use of those assets.<br /><br />I sure hope someone figures this out. And kudos to Anonymous for suggesting Randy LaJoie, who was an occasional fill-in on the old Speedvision show.Dannyboynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51987521903407307182011-02-04T11:44:46.478-05:002011-02-04T11:44:46.478-05:00WOW
and what, it only took 10 years for someone to...WOW<br />and what, it only took 10 years for someone to figure out what a brilliant show this was on Speedvision.<br /><br />Hope they bring back the same producers too. They certainly understood racingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84091070731764125142011-02-04T11:36:06.834-05:002011-02-04T11:36:06.834-05:00It has been a long time since there has been some ...It has been a long time since there has been some truly good news on the NASCAR television front. This will definitely make whatever else happens this season much more bearable.<br /><br />Now...how long before we all start telling ESPN to move these three into the announcing booth on Sundays? ;-)KoHoSohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457687879505057220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-35763967488977541192011-02-04T10:49:32.605-05:002011-02-04T10:49:32.605-05:00Now if only we could find a way to see Benson and ...Now if only we could find a way to see Benson and Schrader on the track, too...<br /><br />The way I remember it, they rotated out drivers from the panel as they exited the 'Winston Cup' circuit. Schrader, Benson, Wallace... as they lost their rides and moved to other series, were replaced by Biffle and others.<br /><br />Personally, I felt at times like Bestwick wasn't enjoying what the rest of us watching at home were enjoying. But there's no denying that the show lost its magic over the years.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06349651211677378086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68126885374150740322011-02-04T09:25:41.054-05:002011-02-04T09:25:41.054-05:00Yeah! So excited. I loved watching them and it h...Yeah! So excited. I loved watching them and it hasn't been the same since they left. This is a great move for NASCAR media!!!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250058993228569766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24085100384183852182011-02-04T09:19:59.955-05:002011-02-04T09:19:59.955-05:00Good news at last! I cannot say how much I have m...Good news at last! I cannot say how much I have missed the dynamic that was Inside Winston Cup. <br /><br />So Benson & Schrader will guest on the Monday night ESPN NN -- awesome news. That gives me a reason to try setting up the DVR for the show -- Now if ESPN can figure out how to keep the show in a regular timeslot, that would be really good.GinaV24https://www.blogger.com/profile/10828669350024430018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-85068404119694653122011-02-04T09:01:48.595-05:002011-02-04T09:01:48.595-05:00Great News! Now if the Bristol
folks would realiz...Great News! Now if the Bristol<br />folks would realize that less<br />formal attire is appropriate for<br />sports announcers. <br /><br />Maybe by the time ESPN race coverage comes Johnny and Kenny can get some booth time also.51 yr. fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-82225755471075334132011-02-04T06:36:54.574-05:002011-02-04T06:36:54.574-05:00Reading your comments about the old IWC days remin...Reading your comments about the old IWC days reminded me that before the era of my DVR - I actually would take the time on a Monday night to sit down and watch a 1 hour show with Bestwick, Schrader, Waltrip and Benson. Although the show could be rough around the edges at times, it reflected the true spirit of Nascar racers and culture without the Hollywood approach. I think bringing in Benson and Schrader is a good thing in the sense that they are sort of old school Nascar.Chadderboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08452946399432640630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-15174276526573069352011-02-04T05:00:22.490-05:002011-02-04T05:00:22.490-05:00This is a show I will give a chance and watch. Sa...This is a show I will give a chance and watch. Sad it took espn so long to come up with this "idea". MCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56361837396009037462011-02-04T00:22:21.132-05:002011-02-04T00:22:21.132-05:00Bestwick, Benson, and Schrader together again!!!!!...Bestwick, Benson, and Schrader together again!!!!!!<br /><br />And no MW....<br /><br />Oh, yes!!<br /><br />Makiki<br />HonoluluAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16691875147842264062011-02-03T23:27:57.036-05:002011-02-03T23:27:57.036-05:00I remember when TNN dropped the show but did a &qu...I remember when TNN dropped the show but did a "One Last Time" special.The round table on Mondays were good but very "stiff" in presentation.Gotta tell ya,I'm lookin' forward to Mondays now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37805718978370753542011-02-03T23:25:04.610-05:002011-02-03T23:25:04.610-05:00I echo the others. Anytime I can see Schrader, I&#...I echo the others. Anytime I can see Schrader, I'll make the effort to tune in. In addition to being smart and good on TV, he's a hands-down real racer who has lived the modern history of the sport. Benson is great as well and the addition of Craven or Lajoie or whoever should be a lot of fun. <br /><br />I'll be watching.Photojoshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84334227681164662952011-02-03T21:52:39.450-05:002011-02-03T21:52:39.450-05:00YAY Allen, Schrader & Johnny B <3YAY Allen, Schrader & Johnny B <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com