Commentary on TNT and other WB brands

[Armchair Cyclist]

...back in the Eurosport days it was common practice for them to do the voice over on highlight reels as it aired live, so they were never pre-recorded packages, the pictures were put together obviously in advance, but the first airing of the highlights was essentially commentated "as live". which did of course throw up the odd mistake.

But when there is no time pressure element to do so, the only reason for not having a prepared script and opportunity for edited voice over with re-takes where necessary is to produce it as quickly and cheaply as possible. ie to have minimal respect for viewers.