Joe Buck Live
Joe Buck Live | |
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Starring | Joe Buck |
Country of origin | United States |
No. of episodes | 3 |
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Running time | 60 min. |
Original release | |
Network | HBO |
Release | June 15 December 8, 2009 | –
Related | |
Costas Now |
Joe Buck Live is a talk show hosted by
First episode
The first guests to appear on the show were
. The episode drew attention for Lange's hilariously outrageous (but controversial) behavior and Buck's seeming inability to stop it.Lange made remarks about Buck and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and called Romo's then-girlfriend, Jessica Simpson, a "fat chick" and compared her to Chris Farley. Lange continued to insult Buck after being asked to take his feet off the table, responding that "somebody should look natural on this show." Buck came back when Lange held a cigarette in his chin with no hands by saying "I think it's in chin number four." Lange then retorted by saying "Number four, the show you won't get to."[1] Lange went on to tell the flustered host, "you're out of your league, Buck ... stick to play-by-play." Buck responded, "I know, believe me, it was right after this segment started that I realized that."[2] Coincidentally, Buck did not make it to show number 4, it was canceled after 3 episodes.
HBO Sports President Ross Greenburg said Lange "bordered on bad taste" with his "mean-spirited" tone. But according to Lange on the next day's
Two other episodes aired in 2009. In March 2010, Buck told a
Second episode
Former NFL quarterbacks Dan Marino, John Elway and Joe Namath discuss sports; a round-table discussion features Jerry Jones and Mark Cuban; an interview with Curt Schilling. During an answer and question period with the audience, an audience member, Ryan Fernandez, jokingly questioned Marino's passing ability and produced a football. Marino instructed Fernandez to throw the ball to him. He then rocketed the ball back to Fernandez. Fernandez snagged the ball which prompted Joe Namath to remark, "Hellava Catch." Marino then beckoned for the ball again and gave it to two US Marines near the front row.
References
- ^ Smith, Olivia (June 16, 2009). "Artie Lange hogs the spotlight on 'Joe Buck Live' on HBO, stealing show from Brett Favre". New York Daily News.
- ^ Watch Artie Lange crap all over Joe Buck's first show.
- ^ Deitsch, Richard (June 16, 2009). "Joe Buck, HBO respond to wild Artie Lange appearance". SI.com.
- ^ Brown, Liz (September 24, 2009). "Artie Lange returns for 'Joe Buck Live' Episode 2". Examiner.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Joe Buck Live May Be Over; Buck Says He "Won't Really Miss It"". Sports Media Watch. March 25, 2010.
- ^ "HBO Confirms 'Joe Buck Live' Canceled". Broadcasting & Cable. March 29, 2010.