SportsNation Embarrasses the Crap out of a NASCAR-Loving Producer

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Chris Wyman

09/17/10 12:24PM

Filed to: SportsNation

There aren't many NASCAR enthusiasts staffing ESPN's Connecticut headquarters. Thursday, SportsNation had one of the few record his NASCAR thoughts as an "expert opinion," but it was all a ruse to embarrass him in front of NASCAR superstar Tony Stewart.

Not only does the poor dude turn the color of his shirt, but he's so cowed that he can't even make eye contact with Stewart. What a great day to wear pink!

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merrydanamere Chris Wyman 09/17/10 12:45PM

Having worked at network news, things like this made the day bearable. Props to the production team!

Chris Wyman merrydanamere 09/17/10 01:05PM

@anniefleming: How do you feel about shows like this one that allow the production team to be a sort of Greek Chorus during the broadcast?

merrydanamere Chris Wyman 09/17/10 01:11PM

@Chris Wyman: I'm not for it occurring often, as it's generally pretty obnoxious, but on the occasion that it's a crew member's birthday or they are a big fan of someone who is a guest on the show, it can be amusing. But it makes the show seem desperate (as many of these shows are) to fill time.

Chris Wyman merrydanamere 09/17/10 01:29PM

@anniefleming: I tend to agree, but I also enjoy that less-serious shows like SportsNation keep a mic pointed beyond the fourth wall.

I think that hearing the crew's (genuine, one would hope) reactions to stuff is a welcome change from TV's long history of canned laugh tracts.

ImaBecky Chris Wyman 09/17/10 12:30PM

I've overlooked the obvious about Whit (pink shirt, uni name), 'cause I just can't get past the size of his nose. Obviously, he don't need to prove nothin' to anyone, 'cause he knows what he's got. Gooooo Whitney!

metalmaniac Chris Wyman 09/17/10 04:51PM

Yeah, but what kind of ratings did this "episode" get? 'Cuz ya know; Herd is all about the ratings. Douchebag.

iblamethesnake Chris Wyman 09/17/10 12:41PM

I feel so bad for this kid. Brutal.