Hi Pop readers.
Received some comments over the weekend from readers that I would like to share.
They originally appeared under an announcement I wrote about last year’s Fourth of July celebration in Boston.
I thought they deserved their own discussion, because these readers made some good points about the recent Fourth of July extravaganza on the Esplanade.
What do you think? Add your two cents . . .
Submitted on 2010/07/03 at 12:37pm
Azwaveman_52 said:
Our family watched Pop goes the 4th for many years on A&E. It became a tradition for us. The music was always so great as were the fireworks after the concert. The production was first rate. We were sorely disappointed when it went to network television and you only got to see 1 hour (minus commercials). The broadcast terrible!!! What a shame that my grandkids won’t get to enjoy this amazing event as we have over the years.
Our family watched Pop goes the 4th for many years on A&E. It became a tradition for us. The music was always so great as were the fireworks after the concert. The production was first rate. We were sorely disappointed when it went to network television and you only got to see 1 hour (minus commercials). The broadcast terrible!!! What a shame that my grandkids won’t get to enjoy this amazing event as we have over the years.Submitted on 2010/07/03 at 5:42pm
Brad said:
I agree. Ever since CBS bought the rights to the telecast, they ruined it. I so looked forward to A & E’s live broadcast every year. I believe the original broadcasts were 3 hours and then repeat.
Submitted on 2010/07/04 at 10:43pm
A Loyal “Pop Goes the 4th” Fan
Why too has there been a need for an MC when you have the delightful and charming Keith Lockhart to lead not only the Boston Pops, but the crowd and home viewers as well. Shame on you for going so commercial…it’s all about the money and greed! The grandest celebration of our Nation’s Birthday should be seen in it’s entirety. I am unemployed, but I am aving my money to travel to Boston and see it live so I can see all of it!
Same on CBS, Liberty Mutual and the Boston Pops for selling out and demoting Keith Lockhart-we love him! Bring back our show!
