Al Michaels on Taylor Swift Going to Football Games & Crazy Experience with Howard Cosell

Al talks about the Taylor Swift NFL phenomenon, calling the Kansas City/Denver football game she attended, celebrities coming into the booth, slipping in gambling references, starting out as a young broadcaster in Hawaii and recreating games on radio with sound effects, and one of his favorite Howard Cosell experiences.
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[@b-dub6865]

Hearing Al Michaels’ voice during a game is so soothing to me. His voice resonates football & I’m bummed he’s not doing SNF anymore. He’s still sharp as ever & he helped me tolerate listening to Cris Collinsworth during the game.

[@raphaelrau1728]

Endure Collinsworth! He’s worse with Torrico and the nepotism with his son on SNF is unacceptable too…

[@LeSteeler]

@@raphaelrau1728 stop

[@rwmorey71]

As much as I love Al Michaels I could not listen to Collinsworth. I like the guy Michaels is doing games with now though.

[@Private_Idaho_1]

The Cris Collinsworth haters remind me of all the Howard Cosell haters back in the day. Cris is great and a wonderful representative of Astronaut High!

[@b-dub6865]

@@Private_Idaho_1 That’s comparing apples to oranges - Collinsworth is NOTHING like Howard Cosell. Everyone knew Howard - he was the most colorful sports analyst & he hosted SNL. Most people don’t know Collinsworth, who is rather mediocre & seems arrogant. Howard was bombastic & charming, as Al said. He was a caricature, who captivated viewers’ attention & made them laugh. But he knew his facts & sports & was an excellent broadcaster. He was like a mix between Harry Caray & Ron Wolfley, a former NFL player who is the most popular Sports analyst in AZ (where I live).

[@weeniehutjunior]

Al is a living legend of sports broadcasting. I could listen to him talk for days. So interesting. What a storied career. Thank you Al, for all you've done to elevate sports. ❤

[@wikedwun]

Iconic voice and sports calls. Tru legend

[@Em0997]

I remember years ago when my son was growing up watching Al, Frank and Dan broadcasting Monday night football. Those were the days!

[@bennisford1712]

That's when MNF was epic‼️💪🏿

[@mikecardenas3032]

What a legend. Gunna be hard to replace him when he retires.

[@tathui4187]

He’s the greatest to ever do it when it comes to doing play by play for multiple sports. I wish he never retires.

[@fdoe9184]

Hadn't seen Al in years. (great interview) Not sure why, but his look, his voice, his mannerisms, his humor and (fun) story-telling, his bluntness, he reminded me a bit of Robert Loggia.

[@ZenGlenn]

😎Or his other unique doppelganger, the late James Caan🎬👌

[@fdoe9184]

@@ZenGlenn Yeah. I can see Caan too. But Loggia would be his "separated at birth" guy. Go re-watch Big.

[@rey8102]

, I'm feeling excited after looking at the outfit Al Micheals was wearing on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, 😮😮😂😂!!!

[@Katiedora122]

I love Al Michaels! He is such an icon of broadcasting!

[@kacymah93]

Love Al Michaels!! What a voice, I miss him doing SNF (Cris Collinsworth is so grating…).

[@jeanetteschock4744]

Ironically today the 17th is the anniversary of the World series Quake game. Al is the best!!!

[@foltz-art]

Al Michael's is the Greatest sports Broadcaster announcer all time !! ✌️💥🏈

[@sunnyside9273]

The legend who added the word farcical to the average sports fans lexicon ... Thanks Al !

[@ml9867]

I see OJ

[@radboston]

One of the all time best. Should be on twice a week, wasted on lousy Thursday games.

[@jpslaym0936]

1980 Lake Placid Olympics hockey USA vs USSR: "Do you believe in miracles?"

[@rhyancoleman6462]

Exactly!!!

[@WrangleMcDangle]

There are very few people that truly deserve the title "American treasure" and Al Michaels is certainly one of them.

[@LisaLGruman]

Loved that interview, especially the Howard Cosell part.

[@mitchbrown6652]

howard cosell called a player a "little monkey" live on a game....

[@LisaLGruman]

@@mitchbrown6652 Yes, Cosell said that more than once about several different players no matter their color and said he used to call his grandchildren that as a term of endearment, so his motives were likely not intended as a slur or slight yet it is, of course, better to be very aware of the impact of our words even when not intended to hurt.

[@mitchbrown6652]

@@LisaLGruman I have no problem with him calling his grandkids little monkeys that makes 100% sense I get it. But yaa honestly you said it best people need to be very aware of the impact of their words. I hope it wasent like in that way. But still, seems weird. Also, I did enjoy the story of him getting out of the limo and broadcasting a fist fight on the street lol

[@jeffdangelo1994]

Funniest part is even after the 'aquarium' of vodka, Howard was right! He DID know who he was! He knew when he was wearing the canary sport coat, no matter where or when, he was God and the world stops for him. Crazy, but true back then.

[@LisaLGruman]

@@jeffdangelo1994 Excellent memories that really put a smile on our face!!

[@glennhalila8279]

I'm a Huge Al Michaels Fan, starting from when he was announcing Baseball with Joe Nuxull on The WLW 700 AM Cincinnati Reds Games. That was a Beautiful story about Howard Cosell knowing who he was & signing autographs in a street Brawl in KC!

[@karenjordan5731]

More Al Michaels! ❤

[@Kuro_amvs]

I love Al Michaels voice. I love his announcing

[@cyndanyia]

I’m falling asleep and I could still hear the show and thought Jimmy was interviewing Howard Stern….similar voice!

[@boomboxmachine]

Legend.

[@MightyTimYoung]

Al is the VOICE!

[@magicknight13]

He has such a comforting voice to me!

[@ExclusiveLM]

The funniest Howard Cosell story was told on Monday Night Football when he turned to his co-host Fran Tarkenton and said that he was once in a place that had illegal fights going on and Cossell yelled out PUT YOUR COCKS AWAY !!! Actually, it was roosters fighting illegally. But, the way Cosell put it was funnier. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@melovemusic69]

So by this comment the NFL removed Al from future games in the playoffs? Ridiculous. I have a new found respect for this man. Love seeing him being interviewed.

[@yeskev]

That was an amazing interview!! 😂😂😂

[@ronaldmallette]

Every time Jimmy hurls a question towards Al, he looks like he's under fire!

[@elvinn9434]

I thoroughly enjoyed this . 🤣 Awesome chemistry jimmy and Al !!!

[@bloodysmurf]

I haven't paid enough attention to this show. When did Jimmy get so good at interviewing?

[@rubyrosemary1210]

Al Muchaels is more entertaining that all the youngsters combined!

[@BB84Mustang]

Al Michaels is the man!

[@kimmer5370]

He looks and sounds amazing

[@beckywilliamson1577]

It's been 20 years since Al's last visit...OF Course AL Michaels LOVES TAYLOR SWIFT!!! Last Thursday night in KC, he had hoped she'd come in the booth & sing!!! So he carefully hesitated & shared " Travis's Good Buddy & Girlfriend" was there, when he really wanted to say "Travis's FIANCÉ " ❤️❤❤❤❤❤❤️ Jimmy said, "OOHHH wait til later in the season" So Swifties, gear-up The 2nd Kelce Super Bowl Feb 11, 2024 🎉👯‍♀️🍾 🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆🎆

[@MrCityslickerktm]

Geez, he's been telling that same Cosell story for 30+ years. I was hoping for something different but as soon as he said the word "limousine," I knew what was about to come.

[@marmac7619]

My 1st searing memory of Al Michaels, was in 1989. Al was calling the WS in the Bay Area in 1989, i think it was in Oakland for that one; and the lights start blinking and ground is rumbling, things are shaking, & poor Al, is trying to describe what he thinks might be happening, 'i think we're having an earthquake Folks?' or thereabouts. He tried to stay on the air as long as possible, but it was inevitable the game couldn't continue and the devastation turned out to be horrific. The whole Series had to be cancelled, but to this day, my biggest memory was Al Michaels trying to explain what he was feeling & seeing on that fateful day.

[@montrealsports29]

Your memory is a bit off. The earthquake occurred before the game started and the World Series wasn't cancelled, it was postponed for 10 days.

[@marmac7619]

@@montrealsports29 - He was there to call the game. I know it hadn't quite started. But did you google how it ended later or just going from memory? but yeah, it was just ppd.

[@montrealsports29]

@@marmac7619 The only thing I had to check was how many days it was postponed. The rest I remembered from when it happened.

[@elyjahcruz4538]

All love for Al!

[@user-yv6yg3ft2z]

Loved that skit

[@albertcampbell4189]

Right on, Mr. Cosell! I know who I am. Brilliant! And he interviewed another brilliant man during a Monday Night Football game - John Lennon. Then let many of us know later, he’d been murdered 💔 Well done, Howard. RIP, both of you 🌹🌹

[@googleboo9876]

The camera should only show Taylor when PatrickM ball&chain is NOT there. The fans want to see her cuz shes rarely on Tv, even those of us who watch football want to see her i think, at least 4 times. Only haters dont want to see her, ignore them.

[@Tommyboy6426]

Al sounds a lot like Howard Stern, who agrees?

[@heatherconway4975]

Quality content for YT

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Howard cosell talk about Walter Cronkite

[@bessmahaneypilates8638]

Legendary Al!

[@mikevanderman2727]

Mmmm... I really love this interview...

[@jacklawer6389]

He's never eaten a vegtable I heard, lol

[@dannyjessup9978]

Al the king. Great to see him

[@georgemitchell3748]

This guy called the 1980 Olympic Hockey game vs the Russians. RESPECT is due!!

[@MTMountainMan5411]

Legend 🐄

[@tmanshur]

Al Michaels and Howard Stern sound alike

[@intallpines]

How's OJ? LMAO, Jimmy.

[@elizabethgodfrey1033]

Why didn’t Jimmy also ask about Brett Favre Welfare Scandal?

[@olyokie]

@@elizabethgodfrey1033 Because this a fratboy entertainment show.

[@mitchbrown6652]

howard cosell was the announcer who called a football player a "little monkey"....Sooo..ya. Great guy

[@user-rr7bv3fu4b]

What was al calling during the chase?

[@clairealderwood1928]

“Do you believe in miracles? Yes!!!”

[@rhyancoleman6462]

Unbelievable!

[@tylerhackner9731]

Nice 👍 love him

[@heckmylinkinbio]

Veronica, I know that I am not very beautiful. But maybe someone will like me?

[@shaneblacklord3313]

Saying just to say iiit to say iy. Say iyusaccs ddsay say it

[@shaneblacklord3313]

I have lied to so many times it is better to trust nobody and be disappointed that ty to trust someone amd be disappointed again

[@shawnuel]

"An aquarium's amount of vodka."

[@rwmorey71]

Al Michaels is a journalist not an ex athlete put in the booth so he can handle anything.

[@mitchbrown6652]

🤣🤣 Thats so funny

[@hadlee189]

Mr. Michaels thank you so very much for saying during the game in Santa Clara on September 21st, 2023. "Why Do We Show Pictures of SF when we're in Santa Clara?" You have pointed out just how ridiculous this situation is with the 49ers located almost 50 miles away from SF. The Forty Niners need to be in SF, not 3 blocks from San Jose city limits.

[@mitchyoung93]

Santa Clara and San Jose are in the Bay area.

[@hadlee189]

@@mitchyoung93 Thank you for pointing that out! Al said, "why do we show video of SF, it's nowhere near here."

[@Dr_1212]

Cool 👍

[@NewMessage]

".. try to get the facts right." Attn: FOX News.

[@jostrong2385]

Closed my eyes and listened...then knew who he was. Great Howard Cosell story! Thank you.

[@joseafalvel]

Someone had to say, a lot of football fans like me are fed up with this Taylor Swift affair

[@elianadosreis3025]

I love ❤️ Taylor and Travis together

[@YYC403NOYP]

FANGIRLING 😊

[@cheftekniqakabuletteborn8127]

used to play against Harrington and his dad was my principle in Portland

[@marmac7619]

Do you mean Against" - not "agents? And i'm guessing you aren't in Portland right now, because comcrash just went out on ABC, right after Al come on. Or you have a different cable service?? Joey was a great Duck! Bo, oh, what happened to us on Saturday!!

[@cheftekniqakabuletteborn8127]

@@marmac7619 i also know shanklend and dixen . dixen is my fav QB for the ducks

[@cheftekniqakabuletteborn8127]

@@marmac7619 im in the couve at the moment

[@marmac7619]

@@cheftekniqakabuletteborn8127 - oh, ok! well, carry on then!

[@marmac7619]

@@cheftekniqakabuletteborn8127 - yeah, Dennis was pretty good! Wasn't he the Auburn Title Game QB? or OSU?

[@NYCKNP]

Feels surreal to see Al Michaels on ABC after a long time. I’m hoping he gets a Disney legend induction

[@Greg-io1ip]

Al Michaels was a much better interview than I was anticipating. He's being wasted on MNF. It's the material he's working with. Dude should have a roundtable talk show but telling true stories not partisan garbage. I normally feel bored with the MNF formula. John Madden and Howard Cosell pretty hard acts to follow. Al Michaels probably be first to admit that.

[@jago76]

RIGHT ON!

[@robstimson4234]

This guys voice is so close to Howard Stern's it's eerie.

[@johnmininger7472]

If I didn't know who it was and only heard the voice, it's a toss-up if I'd guess Howard Stern or Al Michaels.

[@kimberlycelaya1895]

so good 😅💋

[@heckmylinkinbio]

Megan, I'm ashamed of my figure, 29 years old. I am looking for a simple and kind man.

[@lashendawest7509]

We love al michaels and jimmy kimmel

[@19slshaw63]

I think his voice is similar to Howard Stern's

[@migrose6547]

Yes, very similar

[@johnmininger7472]

Very similar ... but a lot less cringy, lol.

[@jaspajones7045]

Rip Al

[@Vytas.]

79 years old now! How about 59?

[@marmac7619]

Just too twilite zone. As I was starting to watch when Al comes on, wondering if Houston & Arlington are close enuf in proximity, that there would be any remote possibility of an earthquake that might affect BOTH Cities? And then ABC in Portland just shuts off for 3 hours! And I missed the rest of the Show. But i remember Al was calling the WS in the Bay Area in 1989, i think it was in Oakland for that one; and the lights start blinking and ground is rumbling, things are shaking, and poor Al, is trying to describe what he thinks might be happening, 'i think we're having an earthquake Folks?' or thereabouts. He tried to stay on the air as long as possible, but it was inevitable the game couldn't continue and the devastation turned out to be horrific. The whole Series had to be cancelled, but to this day, my biggest memory was Al Michaels trying to explain what he was feeling & seeing on that fateful day.

[@lashendawest7509]

Good morning jimmy kimmel fans

[@florancerudi]

Never seen anything like this. It's like the Beatles.....

[@vegasraiderspetef9883]

Als the best

[@ryanmiller6678]

I better not hear no one talking bad about Al Michaels around me because of a pop singer....We will have problems!!!!

[@KelleneHubbard-dz4gt]

❤ Jimmy Kimmel I really think you should have me on your Show 😊. I'm really Funny 🤣. Kellene Erin Hubbard or Harrison ✌️💜🙏

[@johnpandolfino8663]

It's Jimmy Hat Kimmel ...... Ziggy Zaggy Ziggy Zaggy hoi hoi hoi.......

[@pipermccool]

Anyone too young to know about the unlikely friendship between Howard Cosell and the young Muhammad Ali should check it out. Just saying. 🙂

[@Aptster1939]

Get Yeonmi Park on your show!! She needs to learn about democratic socialism.!!

[@heatherconway4975]

Jimmey kkmell block me??

[@heatherconway4975]

Bulies

[@047Kenny]

Al Michaels is witty as ever!

[@dwitt4574]

Al is right. Howard was a gem. BTW Taylor Swift is mega talented and worhy of all attention

[@olyokie]

Never understood the need for a couple folks telling me what I just saw. Makes sense obviously for radio. These tv sports gossips just detract from the actual game with their feckless “banter”….. Turn off the sound and put on some tunes….unless you do not understand the game. Way more enjoyable…. Thanks and have a nice day…..

[@user-rr7bv3fu4b]

Ah I'm a football fan, I could look at Taylor swift all day.

[@leonardh8269]

Wow...he's still alive

[@markmnorcal]

The glory days of the NFL has come and gone.

[@user-fb4sf5qs5s]

He looks part Egyptian arab

[@sean-michaelmahony3935]

Bro....i love AL but call it quits while u can. C'mon...

[@DarjaTruth]

What's it gonna be Jimmy

[@KrakenIsland64]

Derp ❤ Nice 🙉her 🎉 😶‍🌫️

[@IamSavoiiMusic]

Al Michaels used to be the only sports broadcaster that I could count on for calling a good game. He's always had a measured calm about his delivery. HOWEVER, this year, I've caught multiple games where he just shows NO enthusiasm. Touchdowns, big plays, big run backs, interceptions etc. He had just lost his omph. Such a shame because he's still pretty good in other ways during the broadcast but he shows NO excitement during the game. Touchdown? Forget about it. Watch the call on Monday night 11/9 when Carolina ran the kick off or punt (can't remember) back ALL THE WAY for a TD! He was basically asleep as he called that. I thought maybe it wasn't a real play (maybe a penalty or something) bc of how low key and unenthused he was. Comon man!

[@vstar7196]

I’m sick of this Swift soap opera. If the NFL is counting on this saga to boost its profile, then the league is in serious trouble.

[@Michael07860]

It seems to be working at this time

[@BB84Mustang]

Wayyyyyy better than Chris Collinsworth. Yuck

[@mpcinlv]

The NFL has lost its way.

[@bryankburrows]

Absolutely can’t stand this talk show host …Al Michaels , is the man …

[@elianadosreis3025]

Travis is hot 🥵