RIP, George Michael

[Ed Anger]

 

DCRTV.com is reporting that legendary sportscaster George Michael, who was well-known nationally for his syndicated program "The George Michael Sports Machine," and beloved in D.C. for his work with NBC4/WRC, has passed away at the age of 70. Michael had been battling cancer for two years. A Channel 4 reporter confirmed the news to the Washington Post this morning.

The last time we saw Michael regularly anchoring sports on D.C.'s airwaves was in March 2007, when he took his curtain call from NBC4, turning down a "beyond-my-wildest-dreams offer" in order save half of the station's sports staff from the chopping block. The "Sports Machine" was a true pioneer in the world of sports broadcasting -- with an dynamic edge and a personality all its own, it was certainly an influence on the institution that is ESPN's Sportscenter, among countless other programs.

You thought this was about the Wham! guy? Fuck that shit.

[Martinus]

Fuck you! 

[Josephus]

You got me there.

Fuck, another guy I never heard of dies...this week has been full of them.

So long George, I hardly knew ya.

[Savonarola]

You thought this was about the Wham! guy?

Yes, quit crushing my hopes.   

[Ed Anger]

Fuck you! 

So easy.

[sbr]

 

Too bad about George though.   RIP

[Barrister]

[BuddhaRhubarb]

  I thought Michael Cera had OD'd at The Viper Room or something

[Caliga]

I like this new Languish meme.

[crazy canuck]

You thought this was about the Wham! guy? Fuck that shit.

Nope, saw it was you that posted and knew immediately who it must be.

[Ed Anger]

George Michael's Sports Machine was great.

What is funny was Marty's immediate hyperventilation.

[sbr]

George Michael's Sports Machine was great.

What is funny is, Marty's immediate hyperventilation.

My first thought was the Sports Machine, I had forgotten about the other one, thanks for reminding me. 

[Ed Anger]

Wake up before you go go.

[Razgovory]

Fuck you! 

So easy.

But worth it.

[Martinus]

Fuck you! 

So easy.

I'm pleased to oblige.