NBC to show 2 hour commemorative of American skating Sunday afternoon at 2 PM EST

[Simone411]

I think this is my most favorite program of Ashley's. Her jumps were spot on and she was impeccable.

 

[jamesy]

Since he did commentary for other sports for NBC, he must have had a secure contract.

"I come with my own headset."

 

[Wyliefan]

It is fun to see these performances again. That was gorgeous, and Ashley was so thrilled!

 

[sk9tingfan]

I'm a bit surprised they didn't show Adam's LP instead. The short did get a big reaction, but Arrival of the Birds was such a beloved program.

But he lost focus during the long program, missed some elements and it wasn't his best showing. Best I believe was either at GP France or SA in 2017. Since this is Nationals, they wouldn't be able to show either.

 

[NinjaTurtles]

I don’t remember, which one was better, this nationals performance or 2016 Worlds?

Worlds, for the audience factor alone.

 

[Sylvia]

Cain/LeDuc's Nationals title-winning FS at 2019 Nationals (eta): https://www.instagram.com/p/CJT-queFJY_/

 

[VGThuy]

I always laugh when so many skaters use this soundtrack. It’s the most used Madonna-related music in skating outside of anyone using the soundtrack version of Evita instead of the Broadway or London versions.

 

[A.H.Black]

Cannot imagine that they wouldn't feature his 2018 long program.

Are you sure you don't mean 2019?

 

[VGThuy]

Is the ice miked or are these two just really scratchy skaters?

 

[ilovepaydays]

So they didn’t have an interview with Jason? Or Ashley? It’s like they are making this with the least effort possible.

 

[Colonel Green]

It’s like they are making this with the least effort possible.

NBC's motto!

 

[VGThuy]

To be fair, if they interviewed everyone they were gonna show, they’d cut like half the performances.

 

[rfisher]

I'd forgotten that was the first competition since Ashley fell. That was one of the scariest falls I ever saw. I couldn't believe they let her finish the skate.

 

[livetoskate]

I'm so thrilled that there's skating on TV! Even if it's stuff from years ago. Will US Nationals be on TV too? I haven't been keeping up with the tv schedules.

 

[ilovepaydays]

To be fair, if they interviewed everyone they were gonna show, they’d cut like half the performances.

Fine with me. Cut Cain/LeDuc and show the Knierims, for example. I’m assuming we will also see them during this broadcast.

 

[missing]

I'm enjoying it a lot. I can't guess who they'll show. I enjoy seeing the on screen technology improve and the various ads on the walls.

But it makes me feel so old. Where's Michelle! Where's Sasha!

 

[Sylvia]

Starr Andrews's Whitney Houston "One Moment in Time" FS at 2018 Nationals - her senior debut and she wasn't feeling well beforehand, IIRC.

 

[Braulio]

Starr Andrews???? really??? well let just say there is room for everyone

 

[Braulio]

I'm enjoying it a lot. I can't guess who they'll show. I enjoy seeing the on screen technology improve and the various ads on the walls.

But it makes me feel so old. Where's Michelle! Where's Sasha!

A decade (and a tv network) behind to make this 'special'

 

[rfisher]

Starr Andrews???? really???

Given some of her music choices in subsequent years, she might should have recorded her own music more often. I think that novelty is why Tara and Johnny selected her for this show.

And, I'm at the thought Tara would have selected MK to show. Or Johnny Evan.

 

[meggonzo]

Starr Andrews???? really??? well let just say there is room for everyone

I'll be curious to see who is left out in favor of Starr.

 

[Sylvia]

It seems pretty obvious to me that this show is being used mostly as a preview for 2021 Nationals with a focus on 2022 Olympic-eligible skaters.

Meryl/Charlie will be interviewed later.

 

[Sylvia]

Shibutanis' 2016 Nationals free dance!

 

[mackiecat]

Love the shib sibs but wouldn’t a Davis and White be the top dance team in the past decade? Jonny said they were the top dance team of the last decade. I think an Olympic silver and gold should count for more than a bronze

 

[NinjaTurtles]

It seems pretty obvious to me that this show is being used mostly as a preview for 2021 Nationals with a focus on 2022 Olympic-eligible skaters.

Meryl/Charlie will be interviewed later.

It’s also perhaps in USFSA’s best interest to show Starr and encourage more diversity in the sport.

 

[Braulio]

I miss the Shibs Sibs

 

[Lemonade20]

Wheeee, Jason's Riverdance FS at 204 Nationals!

I forgot how beautiful this one was!

 

[ilovepaydays]

It’s weird that this is what’s shown for a show titled as an “100th Anniversary” show.

If they wanted to showcase the last decade, I wonder if USFS/NBC should’ve had a poll page for fans to vote for favorite performances from each discipline.

 

[Lemonade20]

It’s weird that this is what’s shown for a show titled as an “100th Anniversary” show.

If they wanted to showcase the last decade, I wonder if USFS/NBC should’ve had a poll page for fans to vote for favorite performances from each discipline.

No, Johnny and Tara said they decided to pick the last decade to focus on them... umm their favorite performances

 

[Barbara Manatee]

Love the shib sibs but wouldn’t a Davis and White be the top dance team in the past decade? Jonny said they were the top dance team of the last decade. I think an Olympic silver and gold should count for more than a bronze

I think Johnny said the Shibs were one of the best dance teams, not the best.