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Al Michaels Criticized for Lengthy 'Bedtime Story' Segment on Thursday Night Football

Al Michaels Criticized for Lengthy 'Bedtime Story' Segment on Thursday Night Football
World Sports · 01:24:55 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Veteran broadcaster Al Michaels drew criticism for a four-minute-long "bedtime story" segment during a Thursday Night Football broadcast, according to a report from HITC. The extended narrative portion of the coverage was described as doing Michaels "no favours" by observers. The segment aired during the TNF production, though specific game details and date were not disclosed in the initial report. Michaels, a longtime voice of NFL prime-time games, has been a fixture in sports broadcasting for decades.

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