''Costas Now'' was an American monthly sports television show hosted by
Bob Costas on
HBO
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.
History
In 2001, Costas was hired by
HBO
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to host a 12-week talk and interview series called ''
On the Record with Bob Costas''. In 2005, the program was revamped to become ''Costas Now'', with more of a focus on sports and a year-round schedule in a 9 p.m.
ET time slot. ''Costas Now'' was similar to another HBO sports show hosted by
Bryant Gumbel called ''
Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel
''Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel'' is a monthly sports news magazine on HBO. Since its debut on April 2, 1995, the program has been presented by television journalist and sportscaster Bryant Gumbel.
Overview
Format
Each episode consists of fou ...
''.
In February 2009, Costas left HBO to sign with
MLB Network, effectively ending ''Costas Now''. HBO replaced it with a similar, short-lived program called ''
Joe Buck Live'', hosted by
Fox Sports broadcaster
Joe Buck.
See also
* ''
Later with Bob Costas
Later may refer to:
* Future, the time after the present
Television
* ''Later'' (talk show), a 1988–2001 American talk show
* '' Later... with Jools Holland'', a British music programme since 1992
* ''The Life and Times of Eddie Roberts'', or ...
''
* ''
Football Night in America''
* ''
Costas on the Radio
''Costas on the Radio'' was an American radio show hosted by Bob Costas. It aired weekly on Premiere Radio Networks (affiliates could choose to air the show on Saturdays or Sundays). Although a longtime sportscaster who is best known for his work ...
''
External links
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