Category Archives: Television Talk

Super Bowl XLVI In Indianapolis

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Alan

Finally…a city that can do justice for an event as large as the Super Bowl. Seeing as how Indianapolis has been home to the Final Four, the Indy 500, the Big Ten Championship, NBA Championships and a wide variety of … Continue reading →

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Not Being Critical But…

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Alan

Oh Nooooooo…Mushnick HATES us!!! So you’re sitting in your office, doing a good job, no one bothering you and, as fate would have it, you even won an award last year for “Employee of the Year” by the big office. … Continue reading →

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3 Long Days…

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Alan

I might look chipper now… Before I get into the meat of this story about my weekend, let me preface it by telling you my ORIGINAL schedule. First, on Friday, I was going to drive to Lexington to prep for … Continue reading →

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The Problem Is… (A Political Rant)

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Alan

So the political world is settling in for the long haul and what will eventually be the nomination of Barack Obama for his second term as President of this great nation of ours. Wait…am I too early calling this? Is … Continue reading →

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Criss Cross Country Sauce

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Alan

Let’s start the weekend of Halloween, shall we? Because that is when things really started getting a little crazy for me. Oh I realize that I don’t travel as much as some people and for them, this particular month or … Continue reading →

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My Final Emmy Blog

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Alan

Okay…I was awarded an Emmy by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for my work at the 2010 Masters. It’s an honor and I’m proud of the work I’ve done…not just on that event but for many of the … Continue reading →

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Walking The Red Carpet

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Alan

You gotta love award shows. The stars always shine brightly on those nights in Hollywood or New York when the best in entertainment show up to collect their statues, proclaiming them to be the best at their craft. There are … Continue reading →

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Cut To Black

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Alan

In my career, there have been a few moments that have made me scratch my head and think to myself, “Sometimes you just gotta laugh.” Yesterday during a Fox National Reds broadcast, we had one of those moments. It came … Continue reading →

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So I Won An Award…

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Alan

A few years ago, my crew & I won an award for our work at The Masters. It was a technical achievement award called a Global Media Award. It was a very nice gesture but the award would have cost … Continue reading →

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Golden Bell

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Alan

The most famous hole at Augusta National is the par 3, 155 yard 12th hole known as “Golden Bell.” You could argue that this small little hole is the world’s most famous, but then you will always find someone who … Continue reading →

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Family Reunion

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Alan

There have been some amazing golf moments at Augusta National but this year was unlike anything that anyone has ever seen! 8 golfers had a shot to win this year’s 75th green jacket but it was Charl Schwartzel (who?) who … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl XLV Media Center

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Alan

Oh I know…it’s the “media center”…nothing fun can happen there, right? A bunch of radio personalities who are on the radio for a reason (unattractive with good voices) and some tv guys talking for 8 hours. Well…you have the 2nd … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl XLV – Dallas, TX

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Alan

Dallas, Texas is the site for this year’s Super Bowl matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers. This will be the Steelers’ 8th appearance and the Packers’ 5th appearance in the big game. What will transpire under … Continue reading →

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Jeremy’s Fund

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Alan

A while back, I sang the praises of my crew mates and how we all stick together. I talked about how they are my friends and how much I care for each and every one of them. And now one … Continue reading →

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“Fatal Attractions” vs “Skins”

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Alan

MTV recently fired up a controversial show called “Skins,” which is an Americanized version of a similiar show that was produced in Britain (for crying out loud…can’t we come up with an original idea ourselves anymore???). I haven’t seen it … Continue reading →

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