ESPN: The Uncensored History by Michael Freeman
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(Paperback - Reprint)
- Pub. Date: January 2002
- 340pp
- Sales Rank: 122,986
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: January 2002
- Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
- Format: Paperback, 340pp
- Sales Rank: 122,986
- ISBN-13: 9780878332700
- ISBN: 0878332707
- Edition Description: Reprint
Synopsis
ESPN: The Uncensored History is the first book to provide a critical analysis of the 20-year history of Americas original and largest sports network. Through information gleaned from internal documents, police and court records, and interviews with network employees, on-air talent, producers and executives, this book investigates the inside story of ESPN and brings it to you uncensored.
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New York Times sportswriter Freeman has delivered exactly what the title promises: an uncensored history of a media phenomenon of the cable TV era, ESPN. When ESPN was formed 20 years ago, television sports reporting was limited to snippets on local newscasts. ESPN changed that and, in so doing, also changed the way sports was covered, society's viewing habits, and sports itself. Freeman traces the history of the all-sports network from its inception as the brainchild of Bill Rasmussen to its status today as a part of the Disney media group, reaching over 60 million homes. This is really less a sports book than a warts-and-all examination of a media giant. Despite the obstacles placed in Freeman's path, the whole story is here--the struggles between management and its on-air personalities, the anchors' conflicts with one another, and the sexual harassment complaints, racial discrimination allegations, and employee drug and gambling problems that have long plagued the network. Freeman uses network documents, court records, and (often anonymous) interviews with past and current employees to make this a compelling read. Highly recommended for all libraries.--William Scheeren, Hempfield Area H.S. Lib., Greensburg, PA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.\
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Good history of ESPN from inception to late 90s.by JayMc
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March 10, 2009: Well-written and informative history of ESPN from its beginnings to the late 1990s. Worth reading for anyone interested in sports and the cable industry.
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A Great View From Inside ESPNby Anonymous
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January 26, 2002: As an avid viewer of ESPN, I found the book amusing and provocative. The author, Michael Freeman, does a great job reporting the history of the station as well as giving insight on its personnel. If you're a regular ESPN viewer, Freeman gives you a closer look at the anchors and reporters you have come to know over the years. However, you don't have to be a regular viewer to enjoy ESPN The Uncensored History because the book is laced with enough power struggles and harassment charges that make it an exciting read. Overall, Freeman gives an indepth look at ESPN and the people who made it one of the most powerful networks on air.
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