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Don OhlmeyerE-mail | BioDon Ohlmeyer is the public's representative to ESPN, offering independent examination and analysis of ESPN's media outlets. One of television's most successful innovators as a sports and entertainment producer, programmer and network president, the longtime NBC and ABC executive was honored with 16 Emmys, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, and two Peabody Awards. He will critique decision-making, coverage and presentation of news, issues and events on ESPN's platforms. Ohlmeyer will have an 18-month tenure and succeeds ombudsmen George Solomon and Le Anne Schreiber. |
ESPN Reflections: The Good, the Bad and the Boo-Yah
George Solomon, ESPN OmbudsmanWhile the Ombudsman was often impressed by ESPN's impact, breadth and reach, that was offset by decisions that angered many viewers -- and the Ombudsman himself.
Story | March 28, 2007Given conflicts, Amaechi coverage 'over the top'
George Solomon, ESPN OmbudsmanESPN would have been better served by showing restraint in how it covered former NBA player John Amaechi's recent revelation that he is gay, says the Ombudsman.
Story | March 05, 2007Balancing act: Miami-FIU brawl coverage one-sided
George Solomon, ESPN OmbudsmanOmbudsman George Solomon says ESPN's coverage of the Miami-Florida International brawl lacked balance in reporting and commentary.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2006Networks' World Cup coverage both scores, misses
George Solomon, ESPN OmbudsmanABC and ESPN have done a credible job covering the World Cup, but the Ombudsman says trying to please soccer fans is another story.
Story | Conversation | June 27, 2006ESPN needs more journalism, less sensationalism
George Solomon, ESPN OmbudsmanESPN Ombudsman George Solomon says the network should focus more on quality journalism and less on sensationalism.
Story | Conversation | May 26, 2006Bonds show offers more questions than answers
George Solomon, ESPN Ombudsman"Bonds on Bonds" producers need to press the San Francisco Giant to react to the turmoil that seems follows him 24/7.
Story | Conversation | May 03, 2006Rights issues chill ESPN's Olympics coverage
George Solomon, ESPN OmbudsmanWhile the Super Bowl played to ESPN's strengths, the network's Olympics coverage left the Ombudsman a little cold.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2006Plan for Bonds reality show 'boggles the mind'
George Solomon, ESPN OmbudsmanOmbudsman George Solomon says ESPN's decision to launch a reality show with Barry bonds "boggles the mind."
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2006Radio aims to be provocative, fair
George Solomon, ESPN OmbudsmanOmbudsman George Solomon looks at ESPN Radio's battle to remain strongly opinionated and fair at the same time.
Story | Conversation | December 27, 2005Take a timeout on 'All T.O., all the time'
George Solomon, ESPN OmbudsmanESPN did a solid job of reporting the Terrell Owens suspension story, but the network went over the edge in volume and commentary.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2005Can Smith, new show live up to their hype?
George Solomon, ESPN OmbudsmanViewers weigh in with mixed reactions to Stephen A. Smith's heavily promoted new show.
Story | Conversation | August 09, 2005Putting ESPN under a microscope
George Solomon, ESPN OmbudsmanVeteran journalist puts ESPN under his microscope and comments on the network's decisions.
Story | Conversation | July 12, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "ombudsman" make the list?
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