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Scott Hamilton Returns: Commentary at Skate America
Sure, Michael Weiss’ commentary based on working with various skaters on Stars on Ice and his empathy for newly risen senior skaters provides interesting insight to the world of figure skating. Tara Lipinski‘s subtle cattiness is splendid at times. And Tanith Belbin is just … Continue reading
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Everybody Loves Scott Hamilton: the Gala & the Best
It is a fact: Scott Hamilton is the ultimate commentator. If you are not a fan, there is something wrong with you, you might even be dead inside. According to an extremely scientific Access Hollywood viewers poll, 66% of the … Continue reading
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Goodbye Scott & Sandra: Ladies Free Skate
What a night. We start out with Sandra pointing out the obvious with near-show-tune of the night: “It’s figure skating so of course we’re going to hear some Carmen tonight.” Rachael Flatt laid out a strong performance to Scott Hamilton’s delight: … Continue reading
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Scott Hamilton, We Missed You: Ladies Short Program
Before we get down to the women’s figure skating short program, let’s just have a moment to love Scott Hamilton and his commentary and how happy we all were to hear his voice last night. @KathElizW Glad Scott Hamilton has … Continue reading
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Figure Skating Fashion Faux Pas
How dare you read my free skate recap and imagine that I would forget to dedicate additional time to some awful costumes. It simply did not meet the tone of “Things Scott Hamilton Says.” First up, we were forced to … Continue reading
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Things Scott Hamilton Says: Men’s Free Skate
Again, I really must chide people who missed the men’s free skate last night (never mind the other events which we will get to later), because it was truly magnificent. Furthermore, it was a nail biter to the end. Beautiful … Continue reading
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Tassels, Skeletor, Feathers & Hamilton: Men’s Short Program
After a broadcast such as last night’s it is difficult to organize one’s thoughts, but I shall try. Let’s begin– as advertised– with the men’s figure skating short program, where we will focus on costumes, music choice and people who … Continue reading
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Scott Hamilton, Molasses & Sartorial Snowboarding
The figure skating commentary was out of control last night. At one point, Scott Hamilton was describing a pair who had a particularly rough year (possibly the Germans, but I’m not sure) and actually spoke these words: “a nightmare covered … Continue reading
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Ladies Figure Skating Nationals: Czisny, Flatt & Nagasu Battle It Out
Alissa Czisny spent this season turning her skating around after nearly retiring last year when she failed to make the Olympic team. She came into the U.S. Nationals as the new 2010 Grand Prix champion. Rachael Flatt went into Nationals as … Continue reading →
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