The Paris Summer Games opening ceremony was a mix of weird, inspired, and spectacular moments, with Celine Dion delivering a stellar performance. However, NBC’s coverage of the event focused heavily on celebrities like Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning, which backfired with empty platitudes and miscast roles. Despite the lackluster coverage, there are still exciting events to look forward to, including 3-on-3 basketball, with Noah Eagle as the play-by-play voice, and boxing with Sean Grande making his Olympic broadcasting debut. Handball also promises to be intriguing, with Eric Frede on play-by-play duty. Additionally, the Gold Zone, a show designed to showcase interesting moments across various competitions in real time, features hosts Scott Hanson and Andrew Siciliano. However, not everything about the coverage is impressive, as the involvement of Jimmy Fallon and the use of A.I.-generated voiceovers by NBCUniversal have received criticism. Overall, while the celebrity-focused coverage may have fallen flat, there are still exciting sporting events and talented broadcasters to look forward to during the Paris Summer Games.
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