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**KinicsBonee** · 12-04-2009, 01:26 AM

Murray and the idea of his constant gaffes have to be one of the biggest myths of all time. Probably because they are compiled and distilled down into video montages, books of quotes, whatever.

If you actually watch old tapes of Murray's commentary, 99% of the time he is insightful, had enormous background knowledge, and also kept the viewers up to speed with what was happening in the race off-camera (who was pitting, who was battling for 6th place, time gaps between positions, stuff like that). All while being enthusiastic and confident, with a distinctive voice that you would subconsciously associate with the sport in a split-second. Everything you'd want from a sports commentator basically.

His "gaffes" would generally be the result of a burst of pure enthusiasm or excitement, not senility or incompetence. And let's face it, those occasional mistakes just showed his human side and endeared him to us more. Who wants a word-perfect robot commentating? Yes he'll be remembered mostly for them but they tend to overshadow the fact he was a bloody good commentator.

that is not true, there is a wonderful channel on a website the broadcasts F1 races 24/7 and MW's gaffes and terrible commentary are on full display for all to see and hear. It was never about the occasional gaffe here and there compiled over 30 years. It was much more about the unbearable nature of his poor broadcasting skills on display each and every Sunday that was so painful and which left many people with a distinct opinion of the man.

He is like your endearing crazy uncle. You like him because he is family, but you are clearly aware that he is nuts.

12-04-2009, 01:26 AM	#26
KinicsBonee Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 474 Senior Member	Murray and the idea of his constant gaffes have to be one of the biggest myths of all time. Probably because they are compiled and distilled down into video montages, books of quotes, whatever. If you actually watch old tapes of Murray's commentary, 99% of the time he is insightful, had enormous background knowledge, and also kept the viewers up to speed with what was happening in the race off-camera (who was pitting, who was battling for 6th place, time gaps between positions, stuff like that). All while being enthusiastic and confident, with a distinctive voice that you would subconsciously associate with the sport in a split-second. Everything you'd want from a sports commentator basically. His "gaffes" would generally be the result of a burst of pure enthusiasm or excitement, not senility or incompetence. And let's face it, those occasional mistakes just showed his human side and endeared him to us more. Who wants a word-perfect robot commentating? Yes he'll be remembered mostly for them but they tend to overshadow the fact he was a bloody good commentator. that is not true, there is a wonderful channel on a website the broadcasts F1 races 24/7 and MW's gaffes and terrible commentary are on full display for all to see and hear. It was never about the occasional gaffe here and there compiled over 30 years. It was much more about the unbearable nature of his poor broadcasting skills on display each and every Sunday that was so painful and which left many people with a distinct opinion of the man. He is like your endearing crazy uncle. You like him because he is family, but you are clearly aware that he is nuts.
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