Putting the offensive and derogatory comments aside, commentary almost never distracts me from the performances. Sometimes they can enhance it. I never understand why it bothers people. And don’t get me started on people who prefer networks due to commentary but you get fewer skating performances. Why in the world are Americans nostalgic for ABC when you get everything on Peacock or Olympic Channel or whatever? You miss Peggy Fleming that much?
I really do miss Gannon and Dick Button ("refrigerator brake", "Good for you, Lucinda Ruh!", "baby balerina", etc.) . I wouldn't say I was the biggest fan of Peggy, but I do think she added something to the team: The Three Musketeers of figure skating.