This week in the magazine, David Remnick writes about the life and career of the legendary sports announcer Howard Cosell. “Cosell, of course, was not a journalist only,” Remnick writes, “he was also playing one on TV, and he performed his own hyperbolic presence, the character of Howard Cosell, with such relish that he became instantly recognizable—like Lassie but less tame.” This video montage highlights his memorable onscreen moments, from his calls on Monday Night Football and at Woody Allen’s bedside to his interviews with Muhammad Ali.
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