Commentary: NBC's Olympic obsession with celebrities is a little cringe
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The Summer Games in Paris have been a star-studded affair. But for The Times' most avid Olympic watchers, NBC's focus on celebrities has been largely an annoying distraction.
The Summer Games in Paris have been a star-studded affair. But for The Times' most avid Olympic watchers, NBC's focus on celebrities has been largely an annoying distraction.