The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Arizona Cardinals in SUPER BOWL 43, 27-23; NBC brass in Manhattan may be just as happy as the Steelers, as the NFL'S hallmark finale was a game for the ages.
The ratings are not out yet, but the peacock network can expect a huge number given the twists and turns of the game, which came down to the very last minute.
NBC'S production was terrific, with great slow-mo shots of certain plays, including the game winner. Al Michaels and John Madden, broadcasting their second Super Bowl together, were also very solid, as was sideline reporter Andrea Kramer.
Michael's had the best line of the game; commenting on a scene of Larry Fitzgerald's stoic-looking father, a Minnesota Sports writer, in the press box, after his son scored what was then the go-ahead touchdown, Michael's uttered, "That's Dad being the 'ultimate journalist--'no cheering in the press box!"
Rich Lieberman
The Rich Lieberman Report
2-1-'09 11: 05 EST
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