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{{short description|American sportscaster}}
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'''Van Earl Wright''' is an American sportscaster with over 20 years of national and local experience.
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1962|1|27}}<ref name="BirthRef">{{cite web|url=https://www.familysearch.org/search/record/results?count=20&query=%2Bgivenname%3A%22Van%20Earl%22~%20%2Bsurname%3AWright~%20%2Bbirth_year%3A1962-1962~|title=Birth reference results for Van Earl Wright|work=FamilySearch.org|access-date=December 21, 2017}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Atlanta, Georgia|Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]], U.S.<ref name="BirthRef"/>
| known_for = work as sports anchor on [[CNN|CNN's]] ''[[Sports Tonight (U.S. TV program)|Sports Tonight]]'' & anchor for ''[[CNN Headline News]]''
| occupation = Television [[sportscaster|sports broadcaster]] / broadcaster / [[news anchor]]
| years_active = 1985-present
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| children = 3<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/vault/2014/07/07/106482372/van-earl-wright|title=VAN EARL WRIGHT|last=Shipnuck|first=Alan|website=Vault|language=en|access-date=2019-03-05}}</ref>
| employer = [[Turner Sports]]
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'''Van Earl Wright''' (born January 27, 1962)<ref name="BirthRef"/> is an American television [[sportscaster]], [[news anchor]] and [[journalist]] with over 30 years of national and local experience.
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A graduate of the [[University of South Carolina]], Wright is known for a homespun delivery which reflects his [[Southern United States|Southern]] roots. His signature greeting is ''"Hel-looooo, everybody."''<ref name="way">{{cite news|last=Stewart|first=Larry|title=Wright's Way Is Now Radio|work=Los Angeles Times|date=2004-10-01|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2004/oct/01/sports/sp-tvcol1|accessdate=2010-08-03}}</ref>


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A graduate of the [[University of South Carolina]], Wright is known for a homespun delivery which reflects his [[Southern United States|Southern]] roots. His signature greeting is ''"Hel-looooo, everybody."''<ref name="way">{{cite news|last=Stewart|first=Larry|title=Wright's Way Is Now Radio|work=Los Angeles Times|date=2004-10-01|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2004/oct/01/sports/sp-tvcol1|access-date=2010-08-03}}</ref>
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Until the summer of 2007, he was part of the rotation of hosts on ''[[FSN Final Score]]'', on [[Fox Sports Net]]. During his stint, at FSN, he was most notable for his staunch support and adulation of [[Kobe Bryant]] of the [[L.A. Lakers]]. Wright is a former anchor at both [[Headline News|CNN Headline News]] and [[CNN Sports Illustrated|CNN/Sports Illustrated]], which put together reflects the longest tenure of his career. He also co-hosted [[Fox Sports Radio]]'s ''Morning Extravaganza''.<ref name="way"/>


==Broadcasting career==
===Fox Sports Net (FSN)===
For much of the late 1990s until the summer of 2007, Wright worked for [[Fox Sports Networks|Fox Sports Net]], serving chiefly as an anchor of both the ''[[National Sports Report]]'' and ''[[FSN Final Score]]'', both attempts at competing with ESPN's ''[[SportsCenter]]''. He also hosted and anchored for [[Bally Sports West|Fox Sports West]], including their regional ''NSR'' companion, the ''Southern California Sports Report''. During his stint at FSN, he was most notable for his staunch support and adulation of [[Kobe Bryant]] of the [[L.A. Lakers]].

===CNN===
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Wright is a former anchor at both [[Headline News|CNN Headline News]] and [[CNN Sports Illustrated|CNN/Sports Illustrated]], which put together reflects the longest tenure of his career. He also co-hosted [[Fox Sports Radio]]'s ''Morning Extravaganza''.<ref name="way"/>
Even though he was never shown on-air, Wright's voice became legendary during Headline News' sports segments during the 1980s at 19 and 49 minutes after the hour, especially for his elongated pronunciation of '[[Los Angeles, California|Los An-ge-leees]]'. Late in his tenure, he also routinely read his dry mandated sign-off ("I'm Van Earl Wright, CNN Headline Sports") with a series of increasingly bizarre inflections. His segment got noted on-air by [[Larry King]] and [[Al Michaels]], among others.
Even though he was never shown on-air, Wright's voice became legendary during Headline News' sports segments during the 1980s at 19 and 49 minutes after the hour, especially for his elongated pronunciation of '[[Los Angeles, California|Los An-ge-leees]]'. Late in his tenure, he also routinely read his dry mandated sign-off ("I'm Van Earl Wright, CNN Headline Sports") with a series of increasingly bizarre inflections. His segment got noted on-air by [[Larry King]] and [[Al Michaels]], among others.


===Other broadcasting assignments===
Wright also worked in [[Beaumont, Texas]] as a weekend [[Sportscaster|sports anchor]] on [[KBMT]], and later in [[Detroit, Michigan|Detroit]] both as a sports anchor on [[WDIV]], the local [[NBC]] television affiliate, and also as the host of a short-lived midday show on all-[[sports radio]] station [[WDFN]]-AM. Reflecting on his move from CNN to WDIV, he said, "My four years at CNN were great in that I received a lot of exposure not only nationally, but worldwide as well. It definitely helped me develop a style that I am now well known for, but it was also very limiting because the atmosphere there was very conservative. In the end, I realized that if I wanted the opportunity to grow and take on new challenges in broadcasting ... it was going to be somewhere else."<ref>{{cite journal|last= |first= |title=Team EGM Talks to the Voice of Crystal Dynamics: Van Earl Wright|journal=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|issue=72|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|date=July 1995|page=104}}</ref>
Wright also worked in [[Beaumont, Texas]] as a weekend [[Sportscaster|sports anchor]] on [[KBMT]] and later in [[Detroit]] both as a sports anchor on [[WDIV]], the local [[NBC]] television affiliate, and also as the host of a short-lived midday show on all-[[sports radio]] station [[WDFN]]-AM. Reflecting on his move from WDIV to CNN, he said, "My four years at CNN were great in that I received a lot of exposure not only nationally, but worldwide as well. It definitely helped me develop a style that I am now well known for, but it was also very limiting because the atmosphere there was very conservative. In the end, I realized that if I wanted the opportunity to grow and take on new challenges in broadcasting ... it was going to be somewhere else."<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Team EGM Talks to the Voice of Crystal Dynamics: Van Earl Wright|magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|issue=72|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|date=July 1995|page=104}}</ref>


Wright provided the announcer's voice for [[Crystal Dynamics]]' [[Sega Saturn]] baseball [[video game]] ''[[3D Baseball]]'' and [[3DO Interactive Multiplayer|3DO]] basketball game ''Slam 'n Jam 95''.
Wright provided the announcer's voice for [[Crystal Dynamics]]' [[Sega Saturn]] baseball [[video game]] ''[[3D Baseball]]'' and [[3DO Interactive Multiplayer|3DO]] basketball game ''[[Slam 'n Jam 95]]''.<ref>{{cite web|first=Joel|last=Easley|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/2726980/?terms=Slam%20%27N%20Jam%20%2795&match=1|title=New video game is alright in two player mode|newspaper=[[Kokomo Tribune]]|page=10|date=June 17, 1995|accessdate=August 15, 2021|via=[[The Associated Press]]}}{{closed access}}{{subscription required|s}}</ref>


===World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and other appearances===
Wright also provided the voice overs for [[World Championship Wrestling]] in the 90's during segments promoting upcoming live events.
Wright also provided the voice overs for [[World Championship Wrestling]] in the 90's during segments promoting upcoming live events.


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In January 2008, Wright became the voice of the new [[American Gladiators (2008 TV series)|''American Gladiators'']] on [[NBC]], which was hosted by [[Hulk Hogan]] and [[Laila Ali]].
In January 2008, Wright became the voice of the new [[American Gladiators (2008 TV series)|''American Gladiators'']] on [[NBC]], which was hosted by [[Hulk Hogan]] and [[Laila Ali]].


From 2012 until mid-2013, Wright provided the play by play commentary for the Legends Football League, until being replaced by league commissioner Mitch Mortaza.
From 2012 until mid-2013, Wright provided the play by play commentary for the Lingerie Football League, until being replaced by league associates Jim Stews and Mitchell Mortaza.

Nowdays Van is doing commenting on Nba.com game recap and top10 list videos. He divides many opinions other likes but most dont. He is additiolly known as the "Pirate" commentator because his voice.


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Latest revision as of 06:10, 14 December 2022

Van Earl Wright
Born (1962-01-27) January 27, 1962 (age 62)[1]
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.[1]
OccupationTelevision sports broadcaster / broadcaster / news anchor
Years active1985-present
EmployerTurner Sports
Known forwork as sports anchor on CNN's Sports Tonight & anchor for CNN Headline News
Children3[2]

Van Earl Wright (born January 27, 1962)[1] is an American television sportscaster, news anchor and journalist with over 30 years of national and local experience.

A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Wright is known for a homespun delivery which reflects his Southern roots. His signature greeting is "Hel-looooo, everybody."[3]

Broadcasting career[edit]

Fox Sports Net (FSN)[edit]

For much of the late 1990s until the summer of 2007, Wright worked for Fox Sports Net, serving chiefly as an anchor of both the National Sports Report and FSN Final Score, both attempts at competing with ESPN's SportsCenter. He also hosted and anchored for Fox Sports West, including their regional NSR companion, the Southern California Sports Report. During his stint at FSN, he was most notable for his staunch support and adulation of Kobe Bryant of the L.A. Lakers.

CNN[edit]

Wright is a former anchor at both CNN Headline News and CNN/Sports Illustrated, which put together reflects the longest tenure of his career. He also co-hosted Fox Sports Radio's Morning Extravaganza.[3]

Even though he was never shown on-air, Wright's voice became legendary during Headline News' sports segments during the 1980s at 19 and 49 minutes after the hour, especially for his elongated pronunciation of 'Los An-ge-leees'. Late in his tenure, he also routinely read his dry mandated sign-off ("I'm Van Earl Wright, CNN Headline Sports") with a series of increasingly bizarre inflections. His segment got noted on-air by Larry King and Al Michaels, among others.

Other broadcasting assignments[edit]

Wright also worked in Beaumont, Texas as a weekend sports anchor on KBMT and later in Detroit both as a sports anchor on WDIV, the local NBC television affiliate, and also as the host of a short-lived midday show on all-sports radio station WDFN-AM. Reflecting on his move from WDIV to CNN, he said, "My four years at CNN were great in that I received a lot of exposure not only nationally, but worldwide as well. It definitely helped me develop a style that I am now well known for, but it was also very limiting because the atmosphere there was very conservative. In the end, I realized that if I wanted the opportunity to grow and take on new challenges in broadcasting ... it was going to be somewhere else."[4]

Wright provided the announcer's voice for Crystal Dynamics' Sega Saturn baseball video game 3D Baseball and 3DO basketball game Slam 'n Jam 95.[5]

World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and other appearances[edit]

Wright also provided the voice overs for World Championship Wrestling in the 90's during segments promoting upcoming live events.

On February 22, 2007 Wright participated on a special broadcasters' edition of Pros vs. Joes on Spike TV with Derrin Horton and Sal Masakela. The "pros" they faced were former NBA center Rik Smits, tennis pro Robby Ginepri, former MLB relief pitcher Rob Dibble and former NFL wide receiver Andre Rison.

Wright has had a few appearances on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide playing himself alongside Willie Gault as sports broadcasters and most recently was featured in the series finale.

In January 2008, Wright became the voice of the new American Gladiators on NBC, which was hosted by Hulk Hogan and Laila Ali.

From 2012 until mid-2013, Wright provided the play by play commentary for the Lingerie Football League, until being replaced by league associates Jim Stews and Mitchell Mortaza.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Birth reference results for Van Earl Wright". FamilySearch.org. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
  2. ^ Shipnuck, Alan. "VAN EARL WRIGHT". Vault. Retrieved 2019-03-05.
  3. ^ a b Stewart, Larry (2004-10-01). "Wright's Way Is Now Radio". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  4. ^ "Team EGM Talks to the Voice of Crystal Dynamics: Van Earl Wright". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 72. Ziff Davis. July 1995. p. 104.
  5. ^ Easley, Joel (June 17, 1995). "New video game is alright in two player mode". Kokomo Tribune. p. 10. Retrieved August 15, 2021 – via The Associated Press.Closed access icon(Subscription required.)
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