Loved the film “Norma Rae,” this juxtaposed with and after more broadcasting disappointment

On Saturday past, after foolishly allowing myself exponential annoyance regarding the efforts by the likes of CBS analyst Aaron Taylor, Fox network’s Gus Johnson and ESPN/ABC’s Chris Fowler, I watched no college football Saturday night.

Taylor, in addition to the sadly prevalent use of “between” and NOT “among” for three or more, “topped” that by uttering “they are halfway more closer to the goal line” moments later. This from a Notre Dame University person offended less than his complete lack of understanding regarding game situations.

Johnson so often too loud and abrasive screamed so loud, sounding out a receiver named Doctson’s name on a second quarter incomplete pass that he a) awoke some of the dead and b) was clearly very late in stating the pass was incomplete.

Fowler with an aptitude for being a studio host does not have one for play by play, no less as “top banana.” Toward that opinion, check the second quarter play where Clemson quarterback Watson needs a great move to make the first down. Fowler gave a “has plenty of room” read it no worry for the first down call.

As stated, I watched no college football Saturday night.

Instead I watched the great film, “Norma Rae” some 36 years after seeing it the one other time and marveled at the performances of Sally Field, Ron Leibman and others– (Pat Hingle as Sally/”Norma’s” father to add one.)

The movie was shown as part of “The Essentials” series on Turner Classic Movies.

The fact Ms. Field is a co host along with the magnificent Robert Osborne on the series always enhances the viewing.

In this case, Ms. Field commenting on her award winning performance as “Norma Rae” made the presentation even more special.

In the movie as lighter, but really still serious matter, Norma’s encounter with Ron Leibman’s “Reuben Marshasky” is her first one with a member of the Jewish faith.

When she remarks “kvetch-kvetch-kvetch” to Reuben in this 1979 film, it moved me on many levels, not the least of which being humor.

Speaking of “kvetch” (complain continually) I do much more than that, with often intense rage regarding the announcers, this for better or worse.

That is why doing other things than watching sports, which sadly and largely as waste, I “ate, slept and breathed,” puts me in a better place, no matter the genre of non sports endeavor.

In the case of a wonderful movie and presentation on TCM such as Norma Rae, I soared almost to an Inca type place, floating above the ridiculous fray.

Ron Leibman and Sally Field in the wonderful 1979 film, “Norma Rae.”