Johnson and Durkin

MaTH716 · #1 05-02-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

This is probably a really stupid question but why exactly does NBC use Durkin instead of Johnson?

No disrespect intended and I know he has a ton of fans but Durkin makes me want to slit my wrists.

Johnson? I could listen all day.

He's got that style where one could close their eyes and see the race. (A lot of the time anyway).

What do you all think and can anyone answer?

I personally like Durkin (but I'm am clearly biased). Does Johnson even call races anymore? I know he called a few cards at the Meadowlands a couple of years ago and from what I remember he wasn't as smooth as he used to be (actually it was pretty rough and those were 6 horse fields). I'm just thinking that maybe the networks feel that DJ can't handle such a big gig anymore.

ateamstupid · #2 05-02-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

I personally like Durkin (but I'm am clearly biased). Does Johnson even call races anymore? I know he called a few cards at the Meadowlands a couple of years ago and from what I remember he wasn't as smooth as he used to be (actually it was pretty rough and those were 6 horse fields). I'm just thinking that maybe the networks feel that DJ can't handle such a big gig anymore.

I think she might be talking about Mark Johnson, the CD announcer, not Dave, but I could be wrong.

Durkin's still the best.

my miss storm cat · #3 05-02-2010, 12:48 PM

Oh yeah, sorry... I thought it was clear that I meant Mark Johnson.

Indian Charlie · #4 05-02-2010, 12:53 PM

Whew!

MaTH716 · #5 05-02-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ateamstupid

I think she might be talking about Mark Johnson, the CD announcer, not Dave, but I could be wrong.

Durkin's still the best.

Never even crossed my mind Joey. I enjoy listening to Johnson very much, but like I said I perfer Durkin. He is in a class all by himself.

10 pnt move up · #6 05-02-2010, 12:58 PM

They should bring in an American to call the Epsom Derby...that would go over well.

PeteMugg · #7 05-02-2010, 01:42 PM

I much prefer Mark Johnson to Durkin. Durkin was one of the best at one time, but I think that time is well in the past.

viscount26 · #8 05-02-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

They should bring in an American to call the Epsom Derby...that would go over well.

arse

my miss storm cat · #9 05-02-2010, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 10 pnt move up

They should bring in an American to call the Epsom Derby...that would go over well.

Any suggestions?

MISTERGEE · #10 05-02-2010, 07:54 PM

david letterman

#11 05-02-2010, 08:02 PM

Tom Durkin is the voice of horse racing. It's undeniable.

Riot · #12 05-02-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MISTERGEE

david letterman

Is that Dave Johnson's only race calling deal nowadays? (but I do love it

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Ogygian · #13 05-10-2010, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Any suggestions?

The goof that calls at Tampa...they would love him...

pointman · #14 05-10-2010, 04:33 PM

For those who go back to the days of Roosevelt Raceway and then after at Freehold Raceway, Jack E. Lee was one of the best all time horse racing announcers when he could stay sober.

#15 05-11-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogygian

The goof that calls at Tampa...they would love him...

Can't call anyone else goof. You owe me $8.00.