Roy Firestone

i thought firestone was gold when it came to tapping real emotion from his subjects, no matter who they were. if print journalists can elicit this type of response half the time (when circumstances dictate, of course), they're getting real stories that matter.

 

His interview with Lenny Dykstra was a classic. Especially the part where, going for the touchy-feely quote, he asks Dykstra what he said to Mitch Williams after Joe Carter's homer. The response: "Well, I guess there won't be a Game 7."

Cholly, I would show them some RealSports clips, along with Ted Koppel and Mike Wallace.

 

Studs Terkel, likewise.

 

Roy Firestone, master interviewer.
I think you have a new sitcom on your hands.

 

Charlie Rose would be another master.

 

Mike Wallace. None better -- or tougher. Actually started out on the sports side doing a Chicago Bears-related show.

 

That's funny....I always thought ESPN would finally *replace him* with a lounge singer...

 

I think people's memories are often better than reality.
I think Roy Firestone is a wonderful example.

 

http://www.searchforvideo.com/search.php?k=roy+firestone

http://www.truveo.com/tag/Roy%20Firestone

Quicktime, Windows Media videos: http://www.speakinc.com/keynote-speakers/roy-firestone/

 

Second that. I got real tired of watching him slobber all over his guests.

 

Shit, what about Chet Coppock?