Brian was 40 on October 22. Brian skated to "Summer Wind" by Frank Sinatra in the Hallmark Skaters Showcase that was shown as a mother's day tribute. It was...
BB fans, did you see BB skate on Olays Ice wars this past weekend on CBS? What did you think of his routine and his costume? He looks like he has put on some...
Hi Tony! I thought Brian's skating and the music was very good. The music was high energy and he executed all of his jumps perfectly. I'm not quite sure how I...
Hi! I am new to this list but I love Brian and have for a long time. I have to agree that he was in fine form at Ice Wars. I found it amusing, though, that...
I am always in awe of Brian. He is always trying new a creative ways of
expressing himself thru his skating. I was extremely surprised when one of the judges...
I have to agree with Goldie. It is surprising that that an announcer would refer to Boitano's artistry as his strength. I have always thought he was the most...
I agree that's how he made his reputation he wasn't considered very artistic at all before 1987, more of a jumping machine. I think maybe the announcer was...
Elizabeth Rushing
elizabethr@...
Dec 3, 2003 3:41 pm
1017
Hi All ... I didn't like the routine much at Ice Wars, but I do give Brian lots of credit for trying new things. I don't like props in routines unless they...
Fallngsnow@...
Dec 3, 2003 9:11 pm
1018
The reason you don't see Brian doing a triple axel at the moment is because he had knee surgery a couple of months ago. I don't know if he is totally healed...
SK8BEAKER8@...
Dec 3, 2003 9:23 pm
1019
I agree with what you say, Elizabeth. I remember before 1988 he was looked at with disdain regarding his artistry. I have enjoyed his skating and thought it...
You know I thought I had heard that somewhere but was not able to confirm it so I was starting to think I had made it up! Thanks for sharing that and letting...
Hi all-does anyone know when and where Brian will be skating in the coming year (other than the Skating Spectacular)? Also, I just wanted to post this link...
Brian is supposed to be on the Today Show on Dec 31 plugging the Spectacular. I'm not sure about CNN, but it was in his last newsletter. I'll look it up...
Picking up on the topic of some of the problems with televised skating today...what do you guys think of the current crop of announcers? I find Peter...
I agree. Button wins the pompous award, but no one knows skating technique like he does, and his audience can learns something from his commentary. During the...
Elizabeth Rushing
elizabethr@...
Dec 8, 2003 9:45 pm
1027
I'm not that crazy about today's commentators either, but I do like Dick Button and his honesty. I do want to clear up one thing about yesterday's Trophy...
My husband and I were just discussing this very topic and I am glad that you all brought it up. Does any one know why Brian is not commentating anymore? ( Or...
Wow, Desiree! I feel the same way. I have a really difficult time being interested in the current skaters and I don't know why. I have tried and tried to...
To Desiree I, too, wondered what happened to Brian's commentating deal with ABC. I don't know if he broke it, ABC dropped him (no way ... and keep Terry ...
Elizabeth Rushing
elizabethr@...
Dec 9, 2003 3:31 pm
1031
You know my mom and I were just discussing this topic the other day. I was watching Trophy Lalique in between napping when my mom called to ask what I was...
I agree with everyone's comments on the state of skating today...and thanks Kristi for clarifying Carruthers' comment at Lalique, I didn't know the reference. ...
Eliz , Thanks for clearing up the commentary stuff. I forgot that CBS only does the Olympics. It is funny how figure skating is segrigated. You go the Skating...
Paul Wylie is skating again?! He was/is another favorite of mine and sooo theatrical. Did he finally graduate from HArvard or where ever? Desiree ... ...
Gabe, I think I saw something last year on cable about the true Hollywood stories of the bad boy skaters or something. Chris Bowman was on the street I think ...
With regard to Christopher Bowman, last I saw/heard he was coaching
somewhere in New England. And I too feel the oldies are the besties! Except for Michelle...
