The Olympic games never fail to satisfy, and this year's Beijing installment was no exception. This really was a big moment for the Chinese and think it showed more of their vulnerable said. The Games this year sent a message to the world saying, "Just because our government's corrupt doesn't mean our people are." And, as always, the action was plentiful and exciting; Michael Phelps's triumph was undobutedly the highlight of the Games, but one of the things I love best about the Games is being able to watch sports--diving, water polo, and ping pong, for example, that you are never able to see televised regularly due to their obscuirty. But the Games give the stars of these sports a chance to be recognized on a global front and it gives them a chance to shine.

The NBC broadcasting was terrific--when is it ever not? I just have one question, though--how do you get the theme song out of your head?

I expected the 2008 Olympic Games to be super, but my expectation were far higher that what I saw on tv. The opening was superb, superb. But the first few days were boring to say the least. After that it became more fun to see. The football (soccer for you americans)tournament was pretty good but none of the big teams show up, and I mean the real national team. China was expected to win most medals but I hoped that my country will win more medals than they did. Sad,sad.
I watched most of it, but I wasn't impressed, just another ordinary sport transmission. Hope the next Olympic Games will be better. London here they come!!!

Eight must be one lucky number for Beijing. As the games started on 8-8-08 Friday. Started the Opening Ceremonies at 8:08pm est but it is twelve hours head start in daylight. Really touching and moving ceremonies. They didn't go by ABC order like they always do in the Parade of Nations. Since they don't have any letters. But eights were really popular there. Like Michael Phelps eight record gold medals, China powerhouse diving team also won eight golds, & the US gymnastics team won eight medals along the way.
Really good Olympics and hopefully one day, either the winter or summer games will come back to the USA!

Do I look forward to the Olympic Games every 2 years? Absolutely - Winter or Summer, it is a treat to see the virtuosity of the great athletes of the world. The 2008 Beijing edition has been nothing short of spectacular. Politics and some unfortunate decision making aside, the Chinese are hosting a great event. The Opening Ceremony was thrilling in both it's high and low tech presentations (disregarding the CGI fireworks and lip-synching.

The reportage has been outstanding, with Bob Costas holding the whole thing together. Mary Carillo has been particularly funny and touching with her cultural features and gymnastics hosting on Oxygen.

As for the Athletes - this is an historic event because of Michael Phelps, but he is not alone in his achievements. I've watched Fencing, Weightlifting, Badminton and Table Tennis with equal interest. The insight provided by commentators is welcome.