Let's Go to the Videotape!: All the Plays--And Replays--From My Life in Sports

by Warner Wolf

Book Overview

Anyone who follows sports knows that Warner Wolf has revolutionized that world with his famous catch phrases and irrepressible spirit. Now, in "Let's Go to the Videotape " he shares over three decades worth of humorous and unusual anecdotes from a fascinating career, including: -- opinions on sports rules -- game strategies that make no sense -- run-ins with the stars of sports and Hollywood -- including Shaquille O'Neal, Joe DiMaggio, Robert Redford,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446525596
• ISBN13: 9780446525596
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

If you paid full retail for this book ... YOU LOST!

I picked this up ... at a discount bookstore and could not have been more delighted. After first being introduced to Wolf on the ...morning radio program, I can't get enough! Unlike some celebrity authors, this book was actually written by Warner Wolf. It reads just as though he were speaking to you during one of his rants during a broadcast. Warner has a very unique take on the sports world and he "gets it". If you "get it", you will enjoy this book. If you don't, you probably stumbled upon this book by accident...

If You Had Warner Wolf & No Laughs...YOU LOST!!

One of the truly great personalities in sports broadcasting, Warner offers his unique perspective on everything from baseball to golf, and most points in between. Wolf is so brutally honest about his career and the people he has met that you have to admire his step-up-to-the-plate, fresh takes on a variety of subjects.This is a real page-turner, written in a light vein and laugh-out-loud funny! There are also a few surprises in store for the many fans of the Don Imus radio show, whose impression of Warner may be only from the few minutes he is allowed for his sports reports there. Warner doesn't mince words, but a lot of what he has to say is pretty deep, once you get past the laughs.I really enjoyed this book. It's for fun and it's a quick read, but the author also makes the reader think. "CHANGE THE RULES!" An entertaining book doesn't HAVE to be only for laughs...this one will also make you say, "Hm-m-m-m-m!" I would recommend it to anyone. Even my wife(who yells, "Isn't there anything ELSE on?", whenever I turn on a TV sporting event)loved it. It has enough substance outside of the sports environment to make a book that's even interesting to sports HATERS!You won't regret the few bucks you'll spend for "Let's Go To The Videotape!"

Warner Wolf's Book is GREAT!

I live in the New York area, and every night I look forward to watching Warner Wolf's sports report every night on "NEWS 2 at 6:00." His book is great, with funny stories about his life, and humorous ways to look at sports. Many people take sports too seriously, but Warner knows what it's all about: FUN! Even if you're not a sports fan, you'll love this book!

IF YOU DIDN'T BUY THIS BOOK AND LIKE TO LAUGH--YOU LOST

We miss Wolf in DC but the book brought back memories. Funny, well written and easy to read, this is a great book for any sports fan. I like the short chapters, just the way Wolf does his show. Don't go to the videotape, buy this book.

You had Video tape and $17? YOU WIN!

Watching the simulcast of Imus in the Morning, I've come to look forward to Warner's wit, wisdom and unique delivery. I've often thought it would be fun to quaff an adult beverage with him while discussing his life experiences. Before this book I had two chances: slim and none. This book, with its conversational "on air" delivery, comes as close to that as possible. Short chapters, crisp verbage, interesting anecdotes, all well presented. Here's to you, Warner. This Moose Drool's for you, pal.