SMJ Video- ESPN 30th Anniversary Panel

One of the major events of the recent ESPN Media Workshop is the enclosed panel featuring Chris Berman, Bob Ley, and Executive VP of Technology Chuck Pagano discussing the first 30 years of the network.

This video is long. It is also not the entire presentation as I needed to change batteries on two separate occasions. It probably represents 90 percent of the seminar, however. I was unable to mic the presenters so the audio is picked up from the p.a. in the room.

The video begins with a look at a new virtual reality technology ESPN is experimenting with. (The technology was actually first used last November by CNN on Election Night.

The trio talk about the early years of ESPN, some of their favorite moments, and what may lie ahead. Those of you, like me, who are interested in sports media history should find this presentation interesting