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NBC Olympics: Tom Brokaw World War II Documentary Polarizes Commentariat
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Aug 13, 2012, 1:20:51 AM8/13/12
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The Huffington Post | By Jack Mirkinson
Posted: 08/12/2012 10:53 am Updated: 08/12/2012 11:38 am
It would seem that NBC just can't catch a break when it comes to its
coverage of the Olympics -- even when it's airing a documentary by Tom
Brokaw about World War II.
"Their Finest Hour," a look at Britain's role in the war, aired on
Saturday night at 8 PM, where sports usually would be seen. It was an
hour-long love note to the host country of the 2012 games, used rarely-
seen or recently uncovered archival footage, and was hosted by one of
the most famous chroniclers of the period, Brokaw. It even got great
reviews! Who could have a problem with that?
Lots of people, it would seem. Because the documentary took time away
from actual events -- even tape-delayed ones -- Twitter turned into a
seething cauldron of rage at Brokaw, Winston Churchill and the plucky
Brits who stared down the Nazi menace all those years ago.
Just a sample:
"Insanity. How does NBC think it's OK to show a WWII documentary
during prime-time on a Sat. night instead of showing the Olympics?"
"Only NBC's coverage of the olympics could make me angry at Tom
Brokaw. It's not his fault. BUT DAMMIT ALL SHOW THE GAMES."
"Why is Tom Brokaw on the Olympics? What is this, history class?
#Olympics"
"Is Hitler participating in platform diving because this is sooooooooo
not the Olympics. Absolute worst coverage ever."
"Never in the field of human endeavor have so many labored to give so
few live Olympic events - Winston Churchill #nbcfail"
Even legendary actresses got into the game:
@MiaFarrow
mia farrow
What's the deal #NBC??? It's 8:47 and no Olympic coverage yet? We're
getting a 45 minute lecture on WW2 #nbcfail
August 12, 2012 12:48 am via Twitter for iPhone Reply Retweet Favorite
Of course, there were plenty of people with the opposite feeling.
"BRAVO!! Marvelous piece on WW2. Fabulous. Tears. Thank you, NBC and
Tom Brokaw, " wrote one person. "Tom Brokaw's piece on WWII last night
before Olympics was fantastic. Learned so much. Unfortunate to see
folks complain about NBC airing it," wrote another.
The Huffington Post | By Jack Mirkinson
Posted: 08/12/2012 10:53 am Updated: 08/12/2012 11:38 am
It would seem that NBC just can't catch a break when it comes to its
coverage of the Olympics -- even when it's airing a documentary by Tom
Brokaw about World War II.
"Their Finest Hour," a look at Britain's role in the war, aired on
Saturday night at 8 PM, where sports usually would be seen. It was an
hour-long love note to the host country of the 2012 games, used rarely-
seen or recently uncovered archival footage, and was hosted by one of
the most famous chroniclers of the period, Brokaw. It even got great
reviews! Who could have a problem with that?
Lots of people, it would seem. Because the documentary took time away
from actual events -- even tape-delayed ones -- Twitter turned into a
seething cauldron of rage at Brokaw, Winston Churchill and the plucky
Brits who stared down the Nazi menace all those years ago.
Just a sample:
"Insanity. How does NBC think it's OK to show a WWII documentary
during prime-time on a Sat. night instead of showing the Olympics?"
"Only NBC's coverage of the olympics could make me angry at Tom
Brokaw. It's not his fault. BUT DAMMIT ALL SHOW THE GAMES."
"Why is Tom Brokaw on the Olympics? What is this, history class?
#Olympics"
"Is Hitler participating in platform diving because this is sooooooooo
not the Olympics. Absolute worst coverage ever."
"Never in the field of human endeavor have so many labored to give so
few live Olympic events - Winston Churchill #nbcfail"
Even legendary actresses got into the game:
@MiaFarrow
mia farrow
What's the deal #NBC??? It's 8:47 and no Olympic coverage yet? We're
getting a 45 minute lecture on WW2 #nbcfail
August 12, 2012 12:48 am via Twitter for iPhone Reply Retweet Favorite
Of course, there were plenty of people with the opposite feeling.
"BRAVO!! Marvelous piece on WW2. Fabulous. Tears. Thank you, NBC and
Tom Brokaw, " wrote one person. "Tom Brokaw's piece on WWII last night
before Olympics was fantastic. Learned so much. Unfortunate to see
folks complain about NBC airing it," wrote another.
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