NBC is adding a wholly unnecessary, yet somewhat interesting, tweak to
some of their Summer Olympics coverage. They’re actually outfitting the
parents of competing athletes with heart rate monitors that will display
the results on-screen. Adding the on-screen heart rate monitors is the
latest addition to NBC’s coverage, which is getting something of a
makeover this summer. Mike Tirico will co-host the Opening Ceremony
alongside Kelly Clarkson and Peyton Manning, while the Closing Ceremony
will be co-hosted by Tirico, Jimmy Fallon, Tara Lipinski, and Johnny
Weir. To the surprise of no one, NBC’s streaming service Peacock will be
a huge part of NBC’s Olympics coverage, with all events streaming live
on the service. Compared to all of those significant changes, adding
heart rate monitors on parents isn’t an earth-shattering move. However,
it’s another point to NBC treating the Olympics like a reality show.
July 27, 2024
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