Has anyone seen the ESPN program "Pardon the Interruption" where two sportswriters will go eye to eye discussing various topics in the world of sports and sometimes non-sports related stuff. For each topic they are given a certain amount of time to blurt out their opinions, which makes the show so entertaining. I think this program is so well done. They'll use different sportswriters, some who can make you laugh when they playfully insult one another. I love their expressions as they race to beat the timer. Good stuff.

I think it's way better than the boring "Best Damn Sports Show Period". With their big butts tucked into their recliners we have a spacy John Kruk taking up space and a classless Tom Arnold spitting in your face. Whoopee. And John Salley? I find myself waiting and waiting for him to say something funny. Never happens. This show does nothing for me.

Any opinions on these two programs?

[ September 18, 2002: Message edited by: amazin12 ]

The main hosts of PTI are Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon. Personally I find the show and the hosts rather obnoxious so I don't watch it much.

And I will NOT under ANY circumstances watch a show with the most untalented man in show business, Tom Arnold.

I've been watching from day 1!!! I love PTI. And it really only works with Wilbon and Kornheiser. This summer when they had a bunch of different hosts to cover for vacations and suspensions, it wasn't nearly as good. But it is appointment television for me.

I used to work out at that time, and it was a great show for the treadmill/stair machine. I became an addict though, and now TiVo it every night. I don't always watch it, but it's a great option when you already know everything SportsCenter is going to tell you.

And I agree, it works best with the regular hosts. The guest hosts were often more well-spoken, but it's the chemistry between Kornheiser and Wilbon that makes it work.

I also agree that they're obnoxious, but that's what makes it fun. Isn't everyone who loves sports obnoxious when they get fired up talking about it?

[ September 18, 2002: Message edited by: MCMikeNamara ]

Yep, it is Kornheiser and Wilbon who have definitely caught my attention. I love Kornheiser's spontaneous expressions and one-liners. Michael Wilbon is great too. His obnoxiousness is kind of attractive.

And yes I agree Joe in Philly. There's nothing more annoying than Tom Arnold. Does he have a nervous twitch or something? He's constantly shaking and bouncing up and down in his chair like an immature kid.

[ September 18, 2002: Message edited by: amazin12 ]

[quote]Originally posted by MCMikeNamara:
I also agree that they're obnoxious, but that's what makes it fun. Isn't everyone who loves sports obnoxious when they get fired up talking about it?

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I'm not!

Obnoxious might not be the right word for them. That's a better description for someone like Kenny Mayne on Sportscenter. The PTI guys just grate on me.