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Opening ceremonies of the Olympics on now....NBC commercial FREE (Original Post) a kennedy Jul 2024 OP
I'm recording it so we can watch later tonight and skip through the part where all the teams arrive. That part beaglelover Jul 2024 #1
Oooops, that's on right now....i kinda like this part all the countries... a kennedy Jul 2024 #2
OMGOSH.... Lady Gaga is there now doing a little can can show!!! a kennedy Jul 2024 #3
I am streaming it on Peacock dsc Jul 2024 #4
Yes, so different, and so Paris eh?? a kennedy Jul 2024 #5
The thruple was something to say the least dsc Jul 2024 #8
It is exhilarating Mira Jul 2024 #6
It's just outstanding, love, love, love it....... a kennedy Jul 2024 #7
Je dit Mira Jul 2024 #10
Nice to see you😀 malaise Jul 2024 #12
Thank you. Mira Jul 2024 #16
Right in the middle I lost my Internet tavernier Jul 2024 #9
Fabulous malaise Jul 2024 #11
this has been wild so far.... bahboo Jul 2024 #13
Incredible opening! gademocrat7 Jul 2024 #14
this has been a great show so far! Nobody does artistry like the French Takket Jul 2024 #15
This is such a unique opening. n/t ChazII Jul 2024 #17
I heard it cost France 1.3 BILLION dollars to acquire and host these Olympics!!!!!! a kennedy Jul 2024 #18
who is this woman singing on the roof? GORGEOUS VOICE Takket Jul 2024 #19
For all who missed it tavernier Jul 2024 #20
I'm waiting until tonight to watch it on NBC prime-time (7:30 p.m. ET). n/t demmiblue Jul 2024 #21
Yes to the o party barge malaise Jul 2024 #22
Tons of commercials. miyazaki Jul 2024 #23
I know, what a joke. I saw a "commercial" free sign on the screen when it first started.... a kennedy Jul 2024 #24
I can't get over ALL the people doing their thing in the heavy rain!!!!!! a kennedy Jul 2024 #25
The end will blow you away. Srkdqltr Jul 2024 #26
That was SPECTACULAR! Basso8vb Jul 2024 #27
I'm watching on a delay.......looking forward to it now.....it has just been spectacular. a kennedy Jul 2024 #28
I saw the last 1 1/2 hrs live then watched the recap to catch the rest... electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #29

beaglelover

(4,499 posts)
1. I'm recording it so we can watch later tonight and skip through the part where all the teams arrive. That part
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 01:42 PM
Jul 2024

gets a little boring for me.

a kennedy

(36,339 posts)
2. Oooops, that's on right now....i kinda like this part all the countries...
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 01:43 PM
Jul 2024

I love looking at their outfits….some countries only have a few athletes but get to enjoy all the festivities of being an Olympic athlete.

a kennedy

(36,339 posts)
3. OMGOSH.... Lady Gaga is there now doing a little can can show!!!
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 01:50 PM
Jul 2024
Wasn’t kidding when they said these opening ceremonies were going to be sooooooooo different…. She’s doing great.

dsc

(53,441 posts)
4. I am streaming it on Peacock
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 02:02 PM
Jul 2024

I didn't realize that NBC proper was showing it live. I like what Paris decided to do.

Takket

(23,802 posts)
15. this has been a great show so far! Nobody does artistry like the French
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 02:36 PM
Jul 2024

how many olympics have you seen that feature a menage a troi? lol

a kennedy

(36,339 posts)
24. I know, what a joke. I saw a "commercial" free sign on the screen when it first started....
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 04:59 PM
Jul 2024

and it was for about an hour and a half……then they started. Now??? Just like regular programming….ads, after ads, after ads. It is sooooooooo damn annoying.

a kennedy

(36,339 posts)
25. I can't get over ALL the people doing their thing in the heavy rain!!!!!!
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 05:40 PM
Jul 2024

Unfortunately weather is a downer, but it sure seems like it isn’t dampening any spirts.

Basso8vb

(1,230 posts)
27. That was SPECTACULAR!
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 06:00 PM
Jul 2024

I have never seen an opening ceremony like this. The French really know how to put on a show!

a kennedy

(36,339 posts)
28. I'm watching on a delay.......looking forward to it now.....it has just been spectacular.
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 06:03 PM
Jul 2024

The French….wow, they sure know how to use all the areas too…..how cool using the famous river as the center piece of the whole ceremony.

electric_blue68

(27,267 posts)
29. I saw the last 1 1/2 hrs live then watched the recap to catch the rest...
Sat Jul 27, 2024, 05:14 AM
Jul 2024

since I don't currently have a TV my sis invited me over to watch on her big TV!
It was so beautiful, and fun, and Paris!!!
What could wrong with Paris! 🥰

We had such fun watching!

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