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Extremely disappointed by ABC's coverage of Rose Parade

qualityshopper — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:26:45 GMT

Always watched the parade on HGTV, but since they're not showing it now, I unfortunately chose to record ABC's coverage to watch later. For all of us who are horse lovers, ABC's coverage was a MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT! I heard one of the hosts say that there were 18 equestrian groups in the parade. Who would have known considering that only 2 of the 18 were actually featured during the entire two-hour broadcast. I thought for sure they would at least show the Clydesdales, but no! I heard them say, right before going to a commercial, that the Clydesdales were next, but they went ahead to the break and we never got to see them (except for maybe one second during the very end when they were doing a recap of the whole parade). I'm never, ever going to watch the Rose Parade on ABC again.

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ValuSkr — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:33:38 GMT

I agree that it wasn't very good. I enjoy the marching bands, but every time one came along, ABC showed them marching but not playing. Then they'd cut to a commercial. I watched only for 1/2 - 1 hour, so maybe it improved later. But by then, I was long gone.

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CLHS68 — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:39:26 GMT

I think the main focus is the floats & a lot of work go into them. Everyone wants something else. They try to show a mix in the alloted time. Can't please everyone. Maybe Hallmark showed more to your liking. I don't know what was shown there but know they had it on.

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Marp — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:42:18 GMT

@qualityshopper, Hallmark channel broadcasts the Rose parade in place of HGTV. Not the same but better than the broadcast channels.

Check out ktla.com/2019/01/01/watch-the-130th-rose-parade-presented-by-honda-a-new-years-tradition/

Can't post that as a live link because of side stories but they have video posted of what appears to be the entire parade split into segments.

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luvmybeetle — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:45:14 GMT

I watched NBC with Hoda and Al and it wasn't much better. They were fun to watch but after the small fire it all went downhill.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 00:46:27 GMT

It couldn't have been any worse than when the Property Brothers from HGTV did the commentary. It was obvious they knew absolutely nothing about anything featured in the parade including flowers. They knew so little, they could scarcely make small talk with each other.

Sorry to hear about the horses. That's my favorite part.

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customerqvc2 — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 01:06:20 GMT

Year after year, the Property Brothers do HGTV's coverage and they just read from a script. They obviously have no interest in any of it except whatever they get paid. I refuse to watch their coverage. I like to watch Hallmark's coverage with Lisa Gibbons and Mark Steinus. They do an excellent job.

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stevieb — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 04:13:10 GMT

Hallmark covered the parade or, it appears, picked up a live feed from one of the local stations covering the parade... It was better coverage... The only reason I watch the Rose parade is for the floats and to see all the wonders they create with plant material... Though I do like to see the equestrian groups, I have no interest at all in all those marching bands... Who knows... Maybe they're more interesting in person...

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Kachina624 — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 01:57:26 GMT

Truth be told, I forgot to watch it today. First time in years and yesrs I missed it. Too much excitement over our snow.

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Graciesmom — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 02:05:35 GMT

I've been and it really is beautiful to see in person. The week leading up to the Rose Parade has competitions among the marching bands in the parade, you can work on floats if needed and all kinds of events. They have an area you can go to after the parade to see the floats close up, but the crowds were too large and the floats were not really that interesting when not animated. It's a beautiful place and we had a great time ... The TV coverage this year was not worth watching ... Hopefully someone will get their act in gear next year ... There really are interesting things happening around the world that don't involve politics ...

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lovesrecess — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 02:27:40 GMT

You can watch it on Hallmark with no commercials.

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shoekitty — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 03:01:47 GMT

I have been to Rose Parade years ago. I never like to watch it on tv. Many of these television traditions are fading away it seems . The young kids just aren't into it, unless you are a so cal local, then the schools and clubs get really involved. They don't watch the parade on tv.

edited to add. I cant believe television these days. I have over 500 channels and there is never anyhing on, except reality shows, reruns. When there is a holiday, it is even worse. They pre empt regular shows and run preprogrammed shows. I pay 135 dollars a month and there is less on than when I had 8 free channels and rabbit ears Jmho

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lovesrecess — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 03:20:57 GMT

They don't handle things well without teleprompter to help

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lovesrecess — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 03:23:14 GMT

I was hoping that after the sad New Years Eve coverage by the networks, the parade would be better....not so much.

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Lpink — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 04:16:07 GMT

We watched the Rose Parade on KTLA with Leeza Gibbons and Mark Steines. Thought they had really good coverage of the floats, bands and the horses. Of course, I had been watching all week their coverage of the building of the floats.

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Graciesmom — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 05:10:55 GMT

I sooooo agree with you @lovesrecess ... that was the worst excuse for New Years Eve coverage I have witnessed, and I've been around awhile !! I can remember Guy Lombardo and his band from some NYC hotel dancing and waiting for the countdown .,. and cable TV was awful !! Seems like everyone is half lit and think they're cute that way !! Between lousy New Year's Eve coverage and crummy Rose Parade coverage I've really had a lousy holiday !!

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 06:15:27 GMT

I never found the parades to be very interesting, in spite of once sitting in a warm office right above the parade route some years ago. You can always catch it online ... they repeat it and repeat it until you want to scream.

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violann — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 10:59:54 GMT

I LOVE PARADES. If there were an Old Fat Grandma Marching Brigade I’d be warming up my trombone and looking for where to sign up.

That being the case, I have gotten more and more disappointed with parade coverage, beginning with the Broadway show “events” in he Macy’s coverage on the NY TV stations, and ending with the Rose Bowl Parade yesterday.

A PARADE should be bands, floats, horses, marching units, flags, and hoopla, NOT saggy canned lip syncing presentations of music you can hear performed better elsewhere without watching fancied dressed people bouncing around uncomfortably high mounts on floats that depict who the blazes knows what.

Add commentators who have NO IDEA what to say to fill the air with blah-blah-blah INSTEAD OF music which kids have spent months to perfect for their BIG DAY.....?

YES I DID have a fight with my husband already this morning, but even at that, the topic of non-parade parades has become a thorn in my side whether I’m in a fighting mood to start with or not.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!

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qualityshopper — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:28:36 GMT

Thanks everyone for answering. I can't believe I didn't know about the parade being on the Hallmark channel. I usually am aware of such things, but somehow, I totally missed that. If I'm still here next year, I'll definitely remember to watch it on there. Meanwhile, I'll look at some of the segments on KTLA to see if any of the horse groups are there (thanks to Marp for that suggestion!).

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NanaLinda — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:42:24 GMT

My favorite coverage of the parade is by RFDTV...they show every group, do NOT talk through the show except to describe the float, group or band and it's wonderful! Check it out next year...I promise you won't be disappointed!