George Bodenheimer
George Bodenheimer
George Bodenheimeris the former president of ESPN Inc. and of ABC's sports division, known since 2006 as ESPN on ABC. He was president of ESPN since November 19, 1998 and of the former ABC Sports since March 3, 2003. As president of ESPN, he launched: ESPNHD, ESPN2HD, ESPN Plus, ESPN PPV, ESPN3, ESPN Motion, ESPNU, ESPN Deportes. As of October, 2011 Bodenheimer was replaced by John Skipper...
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We worked very hard to build and sustain our relationship with the league and would have liked to continue. However, given the prolonged work stoppage and the league's TV ratings history, no financial model even remotely supports the contract terms offered. We wish the NHL all the best.
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Given the prolonged work stoppage and the league's TV ratings history, no financial model even remotely supports the contract terms offered.
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Curt Gowdy was a pioneer in our business and set the highest of standards for everyone in sports broadcasting.
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We are very well positioned to further grow NASCAR.
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We do not have the exclusive national cable rights here.
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While we hate to say goodbye, we understand his decision and wish him the very best.
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We haven't firmed up precisely how and when we're going to do that.
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We have tremendous confidence in the ability of the league and players association to deal effectively with this issue, and it appears they are.
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Monday Night Football is the premier property in sports television. All the players get up for it. All the teams watch. It's a national showcase. To be able to transition it to ESPN is an honor.
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Monday Night Football' is the premier property in sports television. All the players get up for it. All the teams watch. It's a national showcase. To be able to transition it to ESPN is an honor.
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This telethon, the NFL, our people, our media assets across Disney -- are all coming together to rebuild for those who have lost so much. It's great football, and more important, it's helping people.
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We're not just in the TV business anymore ... We're going to the table as a sports media company.
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It seems clear that OLN is certainly setting itself up as a competitor to ESPN. We welcome it. It will make us better.
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Everyone at ABC and ESPN mourns the loss of a great friend and colleague. Chris was a pioneer in sports television and was the pre-eminent play-by-play announcer to a generation of sports fans, ... More importantly, he was a true gentleman, beloved by all. He treated everyone with respect and friendship.