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On May 16, 1925, the first live radio broadcast of the Kentucky Derby was originated by WHAS and was also carried by WGN in Chicago. [34] On May 7, 1949, the first television coverage of the Kentucky Derby took place, produced by WAVE-TV, [35] the NBC affiliate in Louisville. This coverage was aired live in the Louisville market and sent to NBC ...
Frank I. Wright [62] [63] [64] (1971-1985) - Wright got his start in broadcasting announcing races locally in New York and Maryland. After Canonero II won the 1971 Kentucky Derby, Wright was hired by CBS as an analyst for its horse racing coverage. The network felt that his ability to speak Spanish would allow him to speak with the horse's ...
NBC retained rights to the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Some believe the move was a result of the New York Racing Association's decision to break ranks with the other two tracks on a television contract. NBC Sports continued to broadcast the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes rights until 2010.
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OLBG compiled and discovered the history behind some of the Kentucky Derby's most popular annual traditions ... basking in the adoration and adulation of broadcasters and the iconic venue's ...
On May 16, 1925, the first live radio broadcast of the Kentucky Derby aired on WHAS as well as on WGN in Chicago. [19] On May 7, 1949, the first television coverage of the Kentucky Derby took place, produced by WAVE-TV, the NBC affiliate in Louisville. This coverage was aired live in the Louisville market and sent to NBC as a kinescope newsreel ...
The Kentucky Derby will be broadcast on FanDuel TV, NBC and USA TV Network. How to livestream the 2024 Kentucky Derby. Streaming options include the NBC Sports app (Apple Store/Google Play), ...
They are very long days for Dylan Dreyer, who covers lifestyle at the races during the Kentucky Oaks and Derby for NBC's "Today" show and NBC Sports.