tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post1395887041104431241..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Jon MillerBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-30527067044960130892012-08-17T15:02:06.282-07:002012-08-17T15:02:06.282-07:00I was a big Orioles fan until they fired Jon Mille...I was a big Orioles fan until they fired Jon Miller. I don't think the organization realized how the announcer is the voice and face of the franchise to the fans and the orioles had the best.<br /><br />I hopped on the Nationals bandwagon before the Expo's re-location was finalized and never looked back. Of course, until this year the Orioles have been easy to ignore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-71689747947841143092010-10-02T11:30:06.403-07:002010-10-02T11:30:06.403-07:00i met john miller and he was nice, my father,(I...i met john miller and he was nice, my father,(I'm 11) and i went down to the hotel lobby to meet him. he was on the computer but he got up and talked to us. my dad and him talked and told i hit 3 home runs off boys and he said congrats Emma. So either he is a really nice or a really, really good actor.emmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-70059245631859977942010-09-13T09:50:47.960-07:002010-09-13T09:50:47.960-07:00Jon Miller has a nice voice and he is extremely kn...Jon Miller has a nice voice and he is extremely knowledgeable but like most baseball commentators, he talks way, way too much in my opinion. Having two others with him struggling for airtime makes it worse. It's like being at a movie and having people talking constantly behind you. My wife feels the same way so we have to hit the mute button between each pitch, unfortunately.Mitch McCrimmonhttp://www.lead2xl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-26783702482021787272010-07-27T12:53:13.116-07:002010-07-27T12:53:13.116-07:00Delighted that Jon was honored for his three-decad...Delighted that Jon was honored for his three-decades-plus of outstanding work. He's in the special circle of those who not only capture the moment they describe, but draw from a lifetime love for the game to flavor the broadcasts just so.Mike McCannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369457898152250682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-86496644277654855672010-07-27T09:29:19.519-07:002010-07-27T09:29:19.519-07:00Having grown up in Connecticut, home of Roast Meat...Having grown up in Connecticut, home of Roast Meat Hill Road, I well remember the good old days of Lindsey Nelson, Ralph Kiner, who still does color on occasion, and the one and only Bob Murphy, the best ever in my estimation. G. Cohen v. good, Rose terrible. Jon Miller is great and well deserving of HoF honors, but, oh, that Morgan!<br />Yanks/Braves talkers tie for worst homers nowadays. Liked it better when they called the game and minimized the affectations. Just me.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-8546961472534680072010-07-26T17:30:07.531-07:002010-07-26T17:30:07.531-07:00I remember Jon and Ken doing Orioles games. The te...I remember Jon and Ken doing Orioles games. The team was generally terrible, and they were the only reason to listen, and it was worth it. I grew up listening and learning from the great Bob Prince in Pittsburgh, occasionally catching Jack Buck and Harry Caray on KMOX on a clear night, but I never had more fun listening to baseball than when Jon and Ken did those O's games.Dana Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350344882342624735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-28931552255727168872010-07-26T10:23:49.763-07:002010-07-26T10:23:49.763-07:00Great post, Ken. Baseball is a game that's fi...Great post, Ken. Baseball is a game that's filled with humor. Just last night I was watching a pitcher for the Cubs named Schlitter facing a batter from the Cardinals named Pujols. <br /><br />There's a joke in there somewhere but I don't want to be the one responsible for creating it. Instead, I'll leave it to professionals such as yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-39191934711575683722010-07-26T09:27:06.855-07:002010-07-26T09:27:06.855-07:00The YES network now has Paul O'Neill on occasi...The YES network now has Paul O'Neill on occasion. I find him very entertaining. And Michael Kay has his moments, though there's a lot of that statistics stuff.Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-44405319719723984712010-07-26T08:58:58.298-07:002010-07-26T08:58:58.298-07:00Gee, I might be wrong, but MLB always historically...Gee, I might be wrong, but MLB always historically has the home team (Baltimore in this case) hitting at the bottom of the inning which would have the M's leading the inning off, but why break up a good Comments Section fracas?<br /><br />Glad you shared my favorite you-and-Jon Miller story. It cracks me up every time I hear it.Howard Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377628524697677407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-34960014275907891682010-07-26T07:53:32.373-07:002010-07-26T07:53:32.373-07:00Capt'n Bob - read agin, the game was in Baltim...Capt'n Bob - read agin, the game was in Baltimore...Brian Daubachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-87423759186638944312010-07-26T07:52:22.985-07:002010-07-26T07:52:22.985-07:00scottmc, Chuck Thompson did indeed receive the For...scottmc, Chuck Thompson did indeed receive the Ford Frick Award in 1993. Another wonderful announcer. Sherri, Miller also does Latino announcers imitating Thompson ("Ain't the cerveza fria!") and Vin Scully, complete with a commercial for "Farmer Juan."<br /><br />I did think Miller rattled on a bit yesterday, but, hey, it's a big day for him and for baseball, and I guess his accountant is his pal. Scully delivered a whopper of a speech when he got in in 1982. But I have to say the combination of speeches yesterday was stupendous, and I was crying along with Doug Harvey.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998867386294693956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-54149747564788070802010-07-26T07:49:34.889-07:002010-07-26T07:49:34.889-07:00Echo the sentiment that Joe Morgan has ruined Jon ...Echo the sentiment that Joe Morgan has ruined Jon Miller for me. <br /><br />And while Miller is not the biggest violator of this rule, can we have a moratorium on Harry Caray impressions? Please?!Dan Serafinihttp://serafinisays.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-58315765465044027322010-07-26T00:02:13.650-07:002010-07-26T00:02:13.650-07:00You're being too modest Ken, it can't be c...You're being too modest Ken, it can't be coincidence that four of your partners made it into the hall. Clearly they listened and learned from the master. I'm sure your induction to Cooperstown is just a matter of time. If not, there's always the Comedy Writer's Hall of Fame... oops... never mind.<br /><br />I do love Jom Miller, although next to Vinny, Dick Enberg may be my all time favorite. (Honorable mention to Bob Starr)<br /><br /><b> Cap'n Bob Napier</b><br /><i>"I'll bet some smartass mentions that if you were Seattle going into the third inning the O's would be batting, not the M's."</i><br /><br />Unless of course the smart ass read the blog correctly to begin with...<br /><i>"Our first <b>trip into Baltimore</b> Jon asked..."</i><br /><br />Sorry-- couldn't resist.l.a.guynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-3566450555473758952010-07-25T23:47:08.970-07:002010-07-25T23:47:08.970-07:00In his speech today Jon Miller thanked Lon Simmons...In his speech today Jon Miller thanked Lon Simmons for being an inspiration. Lon never got the national platform he deserved but he's certainly among the wittiest broadcasters ever along with being one of the best.<br /><br />During a spring-training game Lon set the scene and then twisted it: "The outfield is shallow but they plan on doing a lot of reading this summer."<br /><br />Lon was great and so is Jon. Both deservedly in the Hall of Fame.parnellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-16518173693342880972010-07-25T17:37:39.760-07:002010-07-25T17:37:39.760-07:00Growing up in New York (slightly upstate) after th...Growing up in New York (slightly upstate) after the Dodgers left, I was treated to many years of listening to Lindsey Nelson, who I think gave Scully a run for his money at that time. The Mets have had questionable teams, but they've always had good play-by-play announcers, currently Gary Cohen and Howie Rose, who I think are two of the best, and who keep up the paint-a-word-picture tradition.<br />Still, I agree that Scully is the king, and it's hard to argue with Miller as the heir apparent.Mike Schryverhttp://comics.dannythestreet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-59006384284576416932010-07-25T17:28:21.784-07:002010-07-25T17:28:21.784-07:00Hi, Ken
I'm sure it's been covered in thi...Hi, Ken<br /><br />I'm sure it's been covered in this blog, or supposed to be common knowledge, but when did you live in Baltimore?Oghttp://www.moon-town.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-32301168525295674132010-07-25T15:37:40.379-07:002010-07-25T15:37:40.379-07:00I'm with Splenda. Bob Uecker sits on top as t...I'm with Splenda. Bob Uecker sits on top as the funniest broadcaster. So nice to have his voice back on the radio. <br /><br />Jon Miller comes in second.Baseball4Lifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-69028001390399666152010-07-25T14:37:22.714-07:002010-07-25T14:37:22.714-07:00Today's post answered a question that I was go...Today's post answered a question that I was going to ask; I just finished reading 'It's Gone...No, Wait a Minute' and wondered if Chuck Thompson had been elected to the Hall of Fame as you had hoped.<br />'It's Gone...' is a great book.(I found in the NYC bookstore Strand, a store featured in a number of movies. And, no, it wasn't stuck in the $1 bin-where Amy Adams is browsing in 'Julie and Julia'. Instead, it was on a main shelf between a biography of Joe DiMaggio and a copy of 'Moneyball'.)<br />The book tells of a time before the Wild Card, when Wayne Huizenga could be discribed as 'the magnate behind the hugely successful Blockbuster Video chain' and we see the start of Mike Mussina's possible Hall of Fame career. We read about the four pitchers combining for a No-Hitter, a player calling the other team's<br />bullpen pretending to be the other team's manager and getting a pitcher warmed up. And current Red relief pitcher Arthur Rhodes is a<br />control wild starter.<br />But the line that resonated the most for me was one from September 10. After spending time with you in Baltimore your family returned to California. And you wrote...'I returned home and couldn't sleep. Maybe if I could've read somebody a story...'. Something similar to that occured to me earlier this month after returning from a short vacation visit with my daughter. It was a perfect description of what I felt.scottmcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1152450197958458622010-07-25T12:32:57.578-07:002010-07-25T12:32:57.578-07:00OK, I'll say it -- Miller is good and would be...OK, I'll say it -- Miller is good and would be even better if he wasn't carrying on the love affair with himself and his voice. That phony, exaggerated "SAFE!" call is awful. I know that Joe Morgan is an idiot and can't be easy to work with, but Miller also shows a tendency to "show up" his partners (in baseball parlance). Yeah, Harry Caray was an egomaniac, too, but Harry made it charming.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04665936643616131718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-85098543793437289442010-07-25T12:18:58.295-07:002010-07-25T12:18:58.295-07:00Not only does Miller do a killer impression of Vin...Not only does Miller do a killer impression of Vin Scully, he does an amazing impression of Japanese broadcasters who tend to mimic Vin Scully's cadences.Sherrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-68992719960699558122010-07-25T12:10:26.458-07:002010-07-25T12:10:26.458-07:00I am a huge Jon Miller fan too. But he could have...I am a huge Jon Miller fan too. But he could have used your help, Ken, in tightening and punching up his HoF remarks.<br /><br />Would have enjoyed hearing an imitation or two...and Miller needed more zip on his anecdotes. They started off well but then tapered off.<br /><br />The "I'd like to thank..." part of such ceremonies are often tedious -- but c'mon Jon ...thanking your ACCOUNTANT?15-Secondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13318674289313958974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-63306974867288781202010-07-25T11:17:51.823-07:002010-07-25T11:17:51.823-07:00I'll bet some smartass mentions that if you we...I'll bet some smartass mentions that if you were Seattle going into the third inning the O's would be batting, not the M's. But I won't. I won't. The hell I won't.<br /> <br />That piddling matter aside, I enjoyed the post, as usual. I don't hear Miller much anymore because I can't abide Joe Morgan's incessant inanities. But when he's away from Morgan, I stay tuned. <br /><br />WV: ovelae: How Linda Lovelace pronounces her last name while performing deep throat.Cap'n Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783977137812876489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-74942165151401407752010-07-25T10:05:12.897-07:002010-07-25T10:05:12.897-07:00I remember years ago when the Giants played St Lou...I remember years ago when the Giants played St Louis MIller introduced them as "the team that leads the league in Smiths."Macnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-48401263668005187672010-07-25T09:10:51.235-07:002010-07-25T09:10:51.235-07:00If there were a Comedy writers hall of fame it wou...If there were a Comedy writers hall of fame it would probably be in Schenectady, Walla Walla or Cucamonga. Those names just sound like they were made up by comedy writers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-23555585018373690962010-07-25T09:10:04.862-07:002010-07-25T09:10:04.862-07:00Bravo, great post. Miller is absolutely one of th...Bravo, great post. Miller is absolutely one of the best in the game.<br /><br />It's too bad that he's placed with the attention craving Joe Morgan. Considering how great he is, it's a pretty big anomaly that he's even works for ESPN, considering they generally employ boring, conventional guys such as Morgan, Andre Ware, or tired ass Chris Berman,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com