TV Critics Roast CBS Olympic Coverage Harshly
In its first Winter Games week CBS drew 23.3 million prime time viewers yet critics blasted the network for too much promo and fluff. Reviews cited cliché clutter and promos while noting Dan Jansen’s race win and Tonya Harding Nancy Kerrigan tensions during practice.
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Lillehammer '94 Olympics TV Snafus Highlight TV Strategy
Broad coverage details show CBS framing Lillehammer events as prime time entertainment. Report notes delayed airing of Dan Jansen’s 1000m world record and explains network decisions to maximize audience reach. Emphasis on cross-promotion and prerecorded segments over live athletic action.
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Blair on verge of becoming winningest U S woman Olympian
Blair talks of two races left at the Olympics after a career marked by golds in Calgary Lillehammer Albertville and Lillehammer plus a bronze. Boitano sits sixth in figure skating as Urmanov tops Stojko and Candeloro. Picabo Street reflects on a record track run and a name meaning shiny waters.
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Winter Olympic Highlights Medal Race Shifts Medals and Winners
Russia leads the medals tally with 14 as Norway and Italy trail with 12 each. Alexei Urmanov captures the men's figure skating gold, while Bonnie Blair and Picabo Street secure gold and silver in women events. Norway's Bjorn Dahlie adds another gold in cross country pursuit, and Germany's Katja Leizinger wins women's downhill. U S hockey results show Slovakia edging Canada and Sweden defeating the U.S. Medal buzz surrounds half time, with five more days of events ahead.
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Harding's ankle jeopardizes Harding at Oslo Olympics
Tonya Harding faces a swollen ankle threatening her Olympic bid as she endures painful practices in Hamar Norway. With the women’s event imminent, 13 year old Michelle Kwan stands as first alternate ready to replace her if the ankle fails to heal.
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Norway eyes more gold at Lillehammer Games
Norway aims to top its 1952 medal haul with two more golds as speedskater Johann Olav Koss seeks a third title in the 10,000 meters and Espen Bredesen co handles a top Ski jumping bid. The American hopeful is Jim Holland, aiming to improve on past results as Olympic action intensifies.
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