BostonBill wrote...
> I hate the Dave Johnson call-in. When was the last time he actually
> called the Derby on TV?
From the Wikipedia...
Dave Johnson is an American announcer and s****tscaster, best known for his
work in horse racing with ABC and NBC S****ts and at various race tracks in
New York and New Jersey. His signature line - "And down the stretch they
come!" - is instantly recognizable throughout the s****t, and often
imitated
by comedians, notably David Letterman.
From 1972 to 1977, Johnson was the public address announcer for the tracks
of the New York Racing Association. In 1977 he moved to the new
Meadowlands
Racetrack in New Jersey, calling both Thoroughbred and harness racing. He
maintained his Meadowlands schedule into the early 21st century. Though
he's
no longer the regular voice at the Big M, he continues to do special
appearances in his role as senior track announcer.
For ABC, Johnson called the Kentucky Derby from 1978 to 1980 and 1987 to
2000, and the Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes from 1987 to 2000.
Even though Johnson's Triple Crown TV spot went to Tom Durkin when the
rights ****fted from ABC to NBC, he has continued to call the three spring
classics for radio, on Premiere Radio Networks and Westwood One. Johnson
has
also worked on horse racing telecasts for ESPN.
In 2007, Johnson missed calling the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs for
the first time since 1977, when the rights ****fted from Westwood One to
ESPN
Radio. He was replaced on the broadcast by Churchill's public-address
announcer, Luke Kruytbosch.
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