Al Michaels

Alan Richard Michaels (born November 12, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American television sportscaster. Since 1977, he has been employed by ABC Sports and has been one of the most prominent and respected members of his profession.

Trivia

• Michaels interrupted Peter Jennings to explain that Jennings was part of a prank call during O. J. Simpson's Bronco chase. He understood the prankster's use of the term Baba Booey as an association of being a Howard Stern fan.
• While a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Michaels recited a couple of songs from rapper 50 Cent, who sat next to Michaels.
• Brian d'Arcy James portrayed Michaels in the 2002 television movie Monday Night Mayhem.
• Episodes of Wide World of Sports featuring Michaels early in his ABC career have been featured on least two separate occasions on the ESPN Classic comedy series Cheap Seats. At one point on Cheap Seats, Michaels' then dark, curly hairstyle grew sarcastic comparisons to Quiet Riot lead singer Kevin DuBrow.