I keep meaning to do a feature on TNT studio host Ernie Johnson, but I keep waiting for a more timely opportunity, such as when the Knicks are in the conference finals.
I really should do it sooner than that, though, because Mr. Johnson is wildly popular. Here is a Deadspin post on that topic that offers an amusing YouTube clip of the TNT boys in action.
And check out the related link to the standings for Deadspin's media approval ratings. (As always, parents: Beware of naughty language in the comments sections of blog posts.)
All you need to know is that Johnson and Charles Barkley are the only sports media humans more popular than two titans of the industry: Erin Andrews (see post below) and Vin Scully.
Friday column time. Ciao.
Comments (2)
i think ernie is on with mike and chris today
The NBA on TNT studio chemistry is the closest thing to Ron MacLean and Don Cherry in Canada.