What happened to PTI on ESPN?
After nearly a decade on the air, ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption is coming to an end. Sources tell Sports Media Watch that ESPN plans to announce the cancellation of Pardon the Interruption within the next two weeks. The venerable talk show, which premiered in October ’01, will conclude in early August.
When did Pardon the Interruption start?
October 22, 2001
Pardon the Interruption/First episode date
PTI officially premiered as a regular series on October 22, 2001. Two decades and some 5,000 episodes later, co-hosts Kornheiser and Wilbon remain two of the most respected and influential voices in sports media.
Is Michael Wilbon still on PTI?
He is an analyst for ESPN and has co-hosted Pardon the Interruption on ESPN with former Post writer Tony Kornheiser since 2001.
How long has Pardon the Interruption been on TV?
PTI debuted on October 22, 2001. The founding production team behind PTI includes Mark Shapiro, Erik Rydholm, Todd Mason, James Cohen, and Joseph Maar. The original deal was for two years with an option for a third. Originally, the show also aired Sunday evening, but this stint was short-lived.
Is Tony Kornheiser still married?
Kornheiser currently resides in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington, D.C., as well as Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, with his wife Karril. They have two children, Michael and Elizabeth.
Why does Tony Kornheiser wave a Canadian flag at the end of PTI?
PTI’s longtime associate director Bonnie Berko told Kornheiser about the SportsCenter segment not airing in Canada. So, he grabbed the flag and started waving it at the end of the show. It became a farewell to the viewers who wouldn’t see him again until the next day’s show.
How old is Tony Kornheiser?
73 years (July 13, 1948)
Tony Kornheiser/Age
What is Michael Wilbon salary?
Michael Wilbon Net Worth
| Net Worth: | $18 Million |
|---|---|
| Salary: | $6 Million Per Year |
| Date of Birth: | Nov 19, 1958 (62 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.89 m) |
Are Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon friends?
“In order to drag Mike into the fight, you have to punch him in the nose. And there’s nothing Kornheiser loves more than popping Mike in the nose. That relationship dated back to their days at the Post, where the two have been friends since Wilbon began working there in 1980, just a year after Kornheiser arrived.
Are Tony Kornheiser children adopted?
His first book — a 1983 memoir titled The Baby Chase — details the strain not having children put on his marriage. He and his wife, Karrill, eventually adopted two kids: a girl, Elizabeth, and Michael. Family — and golf to a lesser degree — is a catalyst for reflection for Kornheiser.
Where did Tony Kornheiser grow up?
Lynbrook, New York
Early life. Kornheiser was born and raised in Lynbrook, New York.