OT: George Strombolopolous Confirmed As New Host of HNIC

[SensibleGuy]

I can't stand strombo. I've dis-liked him ever since his VJ days on muchmusic. Just can't stand him...he's like Arsenio Hall for me - he has this way over-interested, over-enthusiastic style of interviewing people where he acts like he's just totally engrossed in every word they are uttering. Comes across as completely smarmy and fake to me...he's also completely un-funny. His comedy bits on his show never get so much as a chuckle from me...

 

[Channelcat]

Does this have anything to do with next year and sportsnet? Maybe giving it a trial run?

Certainly has much to do with Sportsnet. The CBC is in a difficult position now, trying to retain its talent. I suspect they are transitioning McLean out of HNIC, and will put him behind the national news desk when Mansbridge retires.

 

[Jimby]

CBC has no say in HNIC after this year. Strombo was a Rogers hire.

 

[BigZ65]

I was a fan of Strombo before any of you, Punk Show baby.

Seriously though, I don't see him as an ideal fit. He's got that relaxed, conversational style that would really work as an interviewer or rinkside reporter. As the host of an HNIC panel...eh, I think they could have done better.

Ron gets kinda lame with his puns and non-sequiturs, but he knows how to put dummies like Healy and Stock in their place. I guess he would, he's got 30+ years experience doing it on Coach's Corner.

I think Strombo will be a better host, and he's definitely not going to carry on the talk show persona to HNIC. Ron MacLean makes the show about him a little too much for me outside of Coach's Corner, and IMO that's the worst thing a host can do, especially when they are interviewing someone or moderating.

 

[castle]

CBC has no say in HNIC after this year. Strombo was a Rogers hire.

indeed. he's quitting his CBC show for this new gig apparently

 

[BigZ65]

Certainly has much to do with Sportsnet. The CBC is in a difficult position now, trying to retain its talent. I suspect they are transitioning McLean out of HNIC, and will put him behind the national news desk when Mansbridge retires.

Maybe he'll grow a soul patch and do interviews at 7 PM on CBC.

 

[Potrzebie]

Cherry would never do CC without Don.

I'll bet you MacLean would never do it without Ron.

 

[AlphaLackey]

I'm willing to give this a shot, then again, I really liked Dennis Miller on Monday Night Football.

 

[razorsedge]

I think he'd be a better fit leading a feminist rally or vegan parade.

 

[bazaaa*]

Didn't Strombo go to CNN, what happened with that?
** Nevermind just read it didn't do well and canceled.

 

[theamazingchris]

Well, I'm looking forward to it. Nice to see some young blood at least, and this is coming from a guy that really likes Ron McLean.

 

[LadyJet26]

I'll bet you MacLean would never do it without Ron.

Well, I'm looking forward to it. Nice to see some young blood at least, and this is coming from a guy that really likes Ron McLean.

Which is surprising since Strombo is a Habs fan.

 

[sipowicz]

I'm willing to give this a shot, then again, I really liked Dennis Miller on Monday Night Football.

Congratulations, unfortunately your the first fan to ever admit that publicly, Miller was terribad!

 

[Bristo]

Seems to me a bad move on Strombo's part, and not because it's not a good gig, but it narrows his focus more than he should allow. He's a great interviewer, I'd say right on par with Jian Ghomeshi. He's kind of wasting his talent :/

 

[cbcwpg]

The upside to having George instead of Ron is that, whenever there is an argument involving reffing, George isn't going to defend the Refs to the death... like Ron always does.

 

[LadyJet26]

the upside to having george instead of ron is that, whenever there is an argument involving reffing, george isn't going to defend the refs to the death... Like ron always does.

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