SI.com · Apr 20, 2022
Bill Burr Does Hilarious Commentary, Derek Jeter Imitation During Red Sox Game
1. Here’s one way to spice up a lengthy baseball broadcast: Put one of the greatest living comedians in the booth.
Bill Burr joined NESN’s telecast of Tuesday’s Blue Jays–Red Sox game and put on a stellar performance.
Just having Burr involved in a live broadcast is exciting because he’s prone to saying things that will give censors panic attacks. Last night, though, he kept things relatively tame … until the end of his appearance.
I don’t want to give you the specifics because I want you to go in fresh when you watch the clip, but among the highlights:
• Burr told play-by-play man Dave O’Brien to shut up after O’Brien was talking over a play.