Color commentator

A color (or colour) commentator is a member of the broadcasting team for a sporting event who assists the play-by-play announcer by filling in any time when play is not in progress. The color commentator provides expert analysis and background information, such as statistics, strategy and injury reports, on the teams and athletes, and occasionally light humor.

Related Topics:
Broadcasting - Sporting - Play-by-play - Announcer - Statistics - Team - Athlete

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Color commentators are usually people who used to play and/or coached the sport that they broadcast. Examples of the more well-known color commentators in their respective sports include:

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American Football

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• Daryl Johnston
• John Madden
• Joe Theismann

Baseball

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• Tim McCarver
• Joe Morgan
• Ron Santo

Ice Hockey

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• Pierre McGuire
• Glenn Healy

Basketball

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• Bill Walton
• Steve "Snapper" Jones

In the UK, the term summariser is often used for the person in this role. A TV sport pundit fills a similar role as well.

Related Topics:
UK - Pundit

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