Best of Boston
Best TV, Live
1988 Best TV, Sportscaster
John Dennis, Channel 7
We know, we know—he was Worst last year. But we're nothing if not open-minded, and Dennis has changed our minds by providing the only consistently [...] read more»
1988 Best TV, Special
“Studio 7,” Channel 7
This classy quarterly arts show hosted by opera star Phyllis Curtin, now dean of the Boston University School for the Arts, proves that commercial TV [...] read more»
1988 Best TV, Reporter
Andy Hiller, Channel 4
Sure, he's obnoxious. But old helmet-head is also combative, cunning, and creative. He's got the Best high fastball in the business, and he has thrown [...] read more»
1988 Best TV, Consumer Reporter
Paula Lyons, Channel 5
Lyons is timely, tough, relentless. When Paula squawks, people listen. read more»
1988 Best TV, Anchor
R. D. Sahl, Channel 7
His glasses, receding hairline, and crooked teeth are unusual for a local anchor, and so is one other thing: he's good—especially in live interviews and [...] read more»
1987 Best TV, Play by Play
Gil Santos, Channel 56
The Celtics telecasts are smooth and informative. But this fall Santos will be challenged by Curt Gowdy's return as the Patriots' radio man. read more»
1987 Best TV, Sports Announcers
Sportschannel’s Gorman and Tom Heinsohn
Actually, you could lose Gorman. But Heinie keeps getting better and better. read more»
1987 Best TV, Weather Caster
The National Weather Service
Ask yourself this question: when every television weather caster depends on this government agency—and when anybody can call the weather service for a forecast—then who [...] read more»
1987 Best TV, Sportscaster
Bob Lobel, Channel 4
He's in danger of succumbing to his own cult of personality. Until he does, though, he's the straw that stirs the drink at ratings champ [...] read more»