Skating on Air: The Broadcast History of an Olympic Marquee Sport

"This text examines the ways in which media attention has gradually altered and affected the sport. The topic is illuminated by more than 30 interviews with commentators, skaters, producers, directors and others. Appendices include anecdotes from early broadcasting experiences; a profile of broadcaster Jim McKay; and commentary on Carol Heiss' 1961 musical Snow White and the Three Stooges"--Provided by publisher.