Desert Town Hall: Bob Costas

Desert Town Hall – Indian Wells presents “Reflections on Sports in America.”

Bob Costas is an award-winning sportscaster, currently with MLB Network, where he does play-by-play and hosts an interview show called “Studio 42 with Bob Costas.” He is known for his long tenure with NBC Sports from 1980 through 2018, and for many Emmy awards.

Bob has won 28 Emmy awards – more than any sports broadcaster. His versatility has been recognized with awards and nominations in the categories of hosting, play-by-play, writing, journalism, news, and entertainment. He is the only person ever to have won Emmys in news, sports, and entertainment. His news Emmy was awarded for his 2011 interview with Jerry Sandusky, the central figure in the Penn State scandal. His entertainment Emmy came in 1993 for his acclaimed late night program “Later with Bob Costas.”

From the “Baseball Game of the Week” in the 1980s, through his hosting of the Olympics, his programs on HBO, and more, Bob has been a prominent part of the coverage of every major sport over the past three decades. His thoughtful commentaries on a variety of issues have established him as one of his generation’s most distinctive voices.

Desert Town Hall speaker series are sold as a package for all four speakers. Single tickets are not available.