Any chance of HD programming for Olympics? (1 Viewer)

[Bob McElfresh]

Can I go to my SO and say: "Look Honey, they are going to broadcast the winter Olympics in HD..." as a justification to start shopping for a HD set and a Dish 6000 receiver?

 

[Juan_R]

HDNET is suppose to broadcast winter olympic events in HD.

 

[Ryan Peter]

HDNET is? I get the feeling from their commercials that they are going to be broadcasting Olympic SPORTS events, not the actual Olympics. I'd love to be wrong.

 

[Andy L]

Actually, I think that HDNet is broadcasting Olympic qualifying events, not the actual Olympics. With the bundle that NBC shelled out for that package, I don't think we'll be seeing coverage on any other channel.
I don't think that NBC has made a statement either way on covering the Olympics in HD. Based on their history, I would be surprised if they pull it off but we can always hope.
You'd better find another excuse to start shopping!

 

[Dan Hitchman]

The Olympics on NBC again. BARF!!! I don't care if they're HD or in black & white and mono sound. They do a lousy job every... single... time.
ABC was the KING baby when they had the rights. "The Thrill of Victory. The Agony of Defeat." Those were the days!
Dan
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