I used to drive for Bob. He was always polite and never got upset.

@stevep927

3 ай бұрын

Were you his gay lover ?

I did bob's makeup for sports events many moons ago. Boston Celtic games especially . He was very professional, pleasant, very intense and extremely prepared. I still work in tv and film as a makeup artist but gotta say he was one in a million. They dont make em like that anymore.

@rollsroyce2627

2 жыл бұрын

Wow..that's good to hear...that says a lot about you and him..much respect to you love

@jpmccray6754

2 жыл бұрын

We kinda adopted him in St. Louis, as he was working at KMOX, paying his career dues.

@jpmccray6754

2 жыл бұрын

@@rollsroyce2627 Her name is Tricia. Don't think she's anybody's brother 😕.

@rollsroyce2627

2 жыл бұрын

@@jpmccray6754 my bad I didn't look sorry thank you for the correction..peace

@reason5591

2 жыл бұрын

To me always seemed to be a man with very high integrity and moral values?

I am always impressed with Costas's speaking. He NEVER fumbles! He hardly ever mispronounces a frickin word! The dude is a jedi. When I think of a broadcaster, I think of Bob Costas

@arymonem

2 жыл бұрын

That’s very true. He’s extremely well spoken!

@jamessveinsson6006

2 жыл бұрын

When I watch Bob I know he learned from the legends past

@katella

2 жыл бұрын

Jedi? Being able to speak your own language is not a special skill. In other countries it is common to be fluent in several languages.

@jamesanthony5681

2 жыл бұрын

He works at it.

@RSMoreno

2 жыл бұрын

@@katella can’t tell if you really believe that impeccable public speaking is not a skill or if you’re just one of those guys that disagree just to disagree. Probably the latter.

Costas had a late night show in the 80s. His guests were not all athletes. That show was fantastic. He interviewed in long form, one hour with one guest. Those interviews were incredible.

@lionelraoul

Жыл бұрын

Later had some of the best interviews anywhere.

@mariemaiava6897

6 ай бұрын

I always wondered what happened to Bob Costas!!!!!

@nemo227

5 ай бұрын

I remember that show. We always tried to watch it. I think we were able to catch more than half of those broadcasts.

@WildFungus

4 ай бұрын

I didn't even know he did sports. Later Tonight with Bob Costas is the best television interview show all time.

Your dad would have been so proud-Bob you are indeed one of the greatest broadcaster's ever

Man, this guy has a gift for communication.

Just goes to show you never know what someone is going through or has been through. I respect Mr. Costas all the more.

Great interview. It's very unusual to hear Bob Costa talking about his private life. I've seen a whole new side of him here. ❤

@valr1260

Жыл бұрын

He’s a great spokesman and story teller.

Bob Costas will always be a legendary figure in broadcasting

Bob Costas is a man of tremendous intelligence, integrity and grit. Mr. Costas is one of the few in my generation who is not overrated. He prepared with a good education at Syracuse, he had insight into broadcasting, and when opportunity knocked with the ABA he made a huge career out of it. As we heard, it was not easy.

@nartarlyiatremaynne1239

2 жыл бұрын

I concur with your sentiment 100% Australia

@kevindouglas5333

Жыл бұрын

Integrity? Um ok. Guess you haven't heard what's been said

Never knew about his Father. Just reminds me to never assume what an individual has gone through in their life. Respect for Bob for telling these personal stories.

@TRJ2241987

Жыл бұрын

Just learned the same type of stuff about Skip Bayless upbringing and was totally blown away. Watched these guys on TV for decades and suddenly within a day learned more about their upbringing than I ever knew that totally reshaped the way I saw them as people

@Foomba

6 ай бұрын

That is so true, the total stranger sitting or standing next to us, the stories they could tell.

No one is as analytical and common sense acute as Costas.The man knows his stuff...always.A real pro.

A well spoken man Fine voice

Thank you Bob for sitting down for this interview and being open. Thank you Graham for making your guests feel so comfortable during your interviews.

Wow, I've never seen Costas so visibly uncomfortable. His scars from his dad's behavior are deep

@jamesanthony5681

2 жыл бұрын

Bob said elsewhere the only thing he and his father ever had in common was their love for the Yankees. Read Jerry West's biography and the hate Jerry felt towards his father.

Master articulater,even out of the sports world

Bob’s stellar vocabulary usage is wonderful to listen to. He is in a league of his own in Sports Broadcasting! I so respect and admire him!

Don't think I've ever heard him talking about his personal life or history. Very interesting.

@M-hc9xm

2 жыл бұрын

Which is amazing considering how much he likes to hear himself talk

@yepyep7629

2 жыл бұрын

Probably why this show is called in depth 🤷🏻‍♂️🤓

@yepyep7629

2 жыл бұрын

@@M-hc9xm doesn’t and hasn’t he been paid to talk? People actually wanna hear him unlike, well, you😘

@Lava1964

2 жыл бұрын

In Ken Burns' Baseball documentary he briefly mentions his father and brusquely says the two had nothing in common. His fondest memory was his father taking him to a game at Yankee Stadium in 1959.

@CryptoKernels

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah because he’s always the one asking questions.

Bob Costas almost can't believe his own story as he tells it, legend.

Bob’s account of his father’s gambling and how it effected the family deeply touched me. We’re about the same age and I could have said nearly the exact things about my dad, except that he lived into his eighties. The sports betting, the bookies, the happy times when he was winning and abusive anger when he was losing lasted his whole life. If I had been broadcasting the Olympics, he probably wouldn’t have watched because he couldn’t have bet on it. Today’s availability and promotion of legal betting is going to result in unhappy homes and terrified families. Thanks, Bob.

@johncummings5350

2 жыл бұрын

As a lifelong gambler....not a sports bettor but rather a casino/horse player......I can tell you the best thing this country can do is to raise the legal gambling age to 25. There are so many young people..... particularly college aged students.....that are in over their heads with gambling. Legislation raising the age of legalized gambling will do 2 things......first it will entice young people to at least think about why society feels the need to make it more difficult for young people to make bets......and second it would help a lot of young people from losing their student loans and personal savings until they at least complete their education. By doing so.....at the very least.....these kids would have an education to fall back on. ..so that at the very least....if they had a gambling problem....they'd have a college education to straighten out their life.

@izang5800

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe a course you have to complete. Showing examples of the pitfalls of gambling to deter people. Gambling haa destroyed just as many lives aa drugs and alcohol

@johncummings5350

2 жыл бұрын

@@izang5800 If people only knew how many gamblers have problems.......it's an epidemic.

@izang5800

2 жыл бұрын

@@johncummings5350 some maintain and arent betting the their livelihood. Some are betting their livelihood and borrowing and stealing

@izang5800

2 жыл бұрын

@@johncummings5350 there are sports betting ads all over TV now. Its a gold rush like 2005 online poker to be #1. I am sure there are roughly half a million american problem gamblers

A very touching story. It reminds me of my late father-in-law who passed away on Derby Day 1976. A week after his passing a man called my mother-in-law and told her he had money for her that her husband had bet on the Kentucky derby. Now there was an honest bookie. A fond family story.

Great interview. I never even imagined that Mr. Costas had this type of family background. Thank you for bringing it out of him. Very well done.

@ARIZJOE

2 жыл бұрын

Bob has alluded to the bookies on-air infrequently over the years. But this was the most in-depth I have heard.

@GaiaCarney

2 жыл бұрын

Graham Bensinger interviewed one of the greatest interviewers!

@waygonedon

Жыл бұрын

His sister was my and my wife's best friend. She was as unorthodox as Bob is conventional. She worked as a professional clown, she ran a health food store, she was a master gardener. I met Bob at a baseball talk, and again at his sister's service. Very nice guy.

Great interview. My dad was a hard working farmer and absolutely loved construction. Really wish he could see the building we are working on today. I know he’d be there every morning at 7am.

@shanebone13

2 жыл бұрын

God bless you

@tylergreene8310

2 жыл бұрын

God bless

I have always loved and admired Bob Costas. He is as straightforward and genuine as they come in a world where many things and many people are not as they seem. To say he is a standout is an understatement. After this interview my respect grows even greater. This man is a humble role model and mentor for any young man wishing to be true to himself, cultivate morals and ethics, humanity and be a success in anything he chooses. Bob Costas does not disappoint.

@joshschneider9766

Жыл бұрын

X2! Hear hear.

@kevindouglas5333

Жыл бұрын

Straight forward. Mister Gun Control who has armed bodyguard and his answer is I'm important and you're not

Easily one of if not the best sportscasters who ever lived!I can't help but believe his dad would be very proudof what his son has achieved in life.

He would be so jolly proud of your fabulous career. The universe was showing off when Bob was made. Great interview. Australia.

Heartbreaking to hear a person wonder what their parents would think of them as a matured and accomplished adult. I can relate.

@Haywerth

2 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@hughmac13

2 жыл бұрын

I hear that.

@Kevin_Carlson

2 жыл бұрын

He sure discovered how his mother felt. Over 300 VHS tapes of "Bobby" on every show imaginable.

@mdarrenu

2 жыл бұрын

My dad never thought I would amount to much. Luckily, I always thought he was a moron and then later in my 30s I realized he was just jealous of the life his kids lead since he grew up in the depression with a father most of the time and life was tough.

@TeachAManToAngle

2 жыл бұрын

@@mdarrenu neat you were able to see life from his point of view and have some sympathy or at least some understanding as to why he was the way he was. I am trying my best as a parent but must wonder what flaws my kids will identify in my parenting.

Mr. Costas, great job through this tough interview! Your Dad had his demons, as did many of ours. But if your Dad could view you through a more stable, loving lens today, I am sure he would be overjoyed and so proud of you!

For those who are new watching a Bensinger interview...you are seeing one of the very best at his craft. He listens, allows the interviewee to talk, asks important questions, and we - the viewer - gained some insight! Great job, Graham!

Bob Costas is a good, gracious, humble and Man, I know because I met and talked with this man on multiple occasions!

Bob Costas - extremely articulate.

You are the best interviewer bringing out the best of a fantastic sportscaster

Even when he is being interviewed it’s hard to not listen!! He had me stuck!!! Great interview!!!

Your Dad would have been immensely proud of you Bob. Your a legend, appreciate your work. 💯🥇

@joehalliday6081

2 жыл бұрын

You’re a legend, not your a legend

@ravenswin16

2 жыл бұрын

@@joehalliday6081 😉

@ravenswin16

2 жыл бұрын

@@sqd37l 🤩

Crazy how parents decades later still pull on your heart strings.Moms are great the piles of videotapes of him shows how much moms love their children.very interesting details

It's so different listening to him talk as a person rather than a Broadcaster...it's as if he's just like the rest of us just a little more notable from his accomplishments. I think his dad would've been proud of him.

A very honest and genuine interview with Bob about his family. Much respect to him as this is not always an easy thing to do. I particularly enjoyed the part where Bob spoke of his Mother’s collection of VHS tapes of him from TV. That’s so awesome.

He always comes off as a good man. Best to you, Mr. Costas.

I lost my father when I was a child ….very painful experience.

@danielueblacker9118

2 жыл бұрын

15 here.... he was 44

an abusive parent. it leaves you with everything from sorrow to relief when they die.

When you said you were getting Bob Costas, I couldn't wait for this to come out. I'm watching these videos and Graham, this interview is better than I could've imagined. Thank you for doing this and keep up the great work,

I've never seen Costas this emotional... It's quantity time, not quality

I followed Bob since he was the announncer for the St. Louis Steamers ABA team in 1967 over 50 years ago. In the pantheon of great announcers, Vin Scully, Jack Buck, Bob Prince, Lindsay Nelson , Harry Carey, Pat Summerall, and the rest Bob Costas has earned a place.

@mbrownie22

Ай бұрын

Só Bob was the announcer at 15 years old?

@billgrandone3552

Ай бұрын

Agreed SInce I started college at St. Louis U, in 1967, I remember Bob well, St, Louis was on an upswing then Gaslight Square still existed, the Blues franchise arrived, as did the Steamers, KSHE Radio, and our other sports teams, the baseball and football Cardinals were doing well and drawing crowds. The Arch had been completed the year before and the river supported all sorts of new and old attractions from the Admiral, to the Becky Thatcher, the Santa Maria, and a Navy minesweeper,. Bob Costas is certainly on a par with all of those greats and his star is still rising. Wish I could say the same for St. Louis. I lived there for seven years and still live an hour or so away, but only go now to my doctor's at Barnes. The town is too dangerous now.

Mr. Bensinger is a class act. This is one of the best interviews I have watched. Yo bring that out of a reporter has to be difficult because they're are the ones used to asking the questions. Bravo Sir

I never knew that Bob Costas and I had this in common. I too grew up with a volatile tempered father. He always saw the things I wanted to do in life as meaningless or short sighted. When I quit college and enlisted in the Marine Corps, he didn't talk to me for 6 months. This was never resolved. Anyway, just wanted to say that Bob has handled this in a much more gracious way than myself. This is one of the reasons why I admire Bob so deeply.

@ARIZJOE

2 жыл бұрын

Not many of us have Bob Costas' courage and self-knowledge, that's for sure.

@JimsEquipmentShed

2 жыл бұрын

You handled it fine, personally, I'd never talk to the putz ever again. With some people, resolving issues is a never ending process, its easier to just let that person go.

@stefanomagaddino6868

2 жыл бұрын

@@JimsEquipmentShed Thanks for the support. He's gone now, but I still hear that ridicule in my head. At times it's overwhelming.

@ronachten2902

2 жыл бұрын

Meaningless? That is so unfortunate that he chose to see it that way. It takes guts to choose a different path when the practical one is set out before us. I hope you find some peace with it as it was likely his insecurities or his ambitions that he was foisting upon you. Also, thank you for your service.

@magneto44

Жыл бұрын

I’ve talked my father maybe 3 times in the last 25 years or so, for the same reasons can’t choose our family, but we don’t have to choose to spend time with them as adults

Excellent interview with real insights from Bob. Thank you for your work.

For Bob to relate the trials of his life and how he managed through, really says to me that we all have the capability to "Grow Up" and "Get Over" issues that some would use as a crutch for not doing better. This is the essence of growth, it's different for each of us, it's often hard, it can crush you If You Let It. Fascinating interview - thanks Graham. Be well everyone & Thanks Bob

Bob is definitely G.O.A.T. status. Thank your contribution.

Absolutely loved his story! You just never know what a person has gone through!

I could listen to him talk all day.

Very good interview.

Holy S!!! Bob holding it together in this!! New found respect for this icon.

@jld4870

2 жыл бұрын

Right…I wanted to give him a hug.

@pablocruise678

2 жыл бұрын

Yup!!!

Grew up listening to “young Bobby Costas” in St Louis. He did the Mizzou Tigers games on KMOX.

Graham goes deep in these conversations. That’s why I love watching these. Bob opened up about something painful and many of us have that memory of our Dad gambling or not and wanting to get the love and respect from him but it’s too late. And that pain lingers on in our soul and I never heard him mention his Dad ever but Graham does his homework.

From what I heard some of those old-school parents Dad's, in particular, were nothing to play with. My father was abusive, had PTSD, had drug issues, and was killed before I could graduate from college and was a smart and humorous person. I often missed the good times.

Not bad for a kid from Queens. His interview with Mickey Mantle was the best.

Finally. An interview I thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you both.

Its amazing how well Bob has done. He loved his dad i think and lost his dad too soon. Still his dad was maybe narcissistic and would possibly shout at the screen as Bob says from jealousy or disapproval. A good dad is usually gentle, the scars from abusive type dads are very hard to forget or get over.

Very insightful conversation, glad I watched.

What a profound heartfelt story. Thanks for sharing Mr Costas.

I have so admired and enjoyed Bob Costas over the years and reviewing his Later programs again on KZread...thank you

Fascinating interview!

This man, Bob Costas, was my first recognition, to my love affair with sports commentary, punditry, or perhaps the love was for his personal flair for understated drama , perfectly crafted phrasing and the elegance of a prolonged weighted pause. The recounting of the turns of his life stories are compelling in their matter of fact- ness. Thanks for a lifetime of stories of victories and defeats, wins and losses, triumph and disasters and helping us realize the wisdom in “ treating those two imposters just the same”.

Great Interview..Bob Costas is an icon

Bobby giving in an interview what he gets from others. Love it.

Bob is legend - classy, thorough, and good human

That is more than I ever learned about Bob Costas despite watching him for 30 plus years. Graham and his researchers/producers are exceptional.

It is so good to hear his side of his story

Man, this is priceless.....Both are legends....

My mother was a chronic alcoholic. She was also over burdened with 3 kids when my father didn't want custody after their divorce. He was American and she was British. An ocean separated my parents. But her heavy drinking forced us in and out of foster homes while she went to hospitals for treatment. The last time I saw her alive, she was trying one more time to take care of us, but it wasn't working, as she preceded to drink heavily again. I flagged down someone walking by our house to call the police, because my mother was trying to cook by putting plastic plates on the stove and causing things to catch fire. As a kid, that stuff scares you to death. So I was mad at her. As she was sitting in a chair, crying, we were being led out of the house by the police. It was a familiar scene. She look up at me as we passed by her and says, "I love you, son". And I didn't reply. About 2 weeks later she committed suicide by jumping off a bridge. Of course, I've always been bothered that I didn't respond to her. Would it have made a difference? I don't know. But I certainly wish I had told her I loved her back. She had it tough. I wish of all us kids could've given her more support. But we were 12, 9 and 6, and we didn't know much ourselves. We were disappointed with her a lot, and I wish we could've also praised her more when things were good. It might've helped a little.

@martingaledaily2231

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear

Bob is a man with integrity and sadly there aren’t many like him.

Bob Costas...One of the greats!!!!!

Bob had lead an interesting life He is honest & a great broadcaster

I have Always enjoyed listening to Bob Costas ever since He was broadcasting those games on NBC with Tony Kubek.

$6,000 in 1970 is equivalent to $43,500 in today's spending power.

@gardensofthegods

2 жыл бұрын

D . I wouldn't be surprised if it's a bit more than that .

Gifted interviewer; you are in the same league as Bob Costas and that’s saying a lot. Keep up the good work!

Bob Costas a true class act and hats off to Graham Bensinger , what a fantastic interview. This is how it's done, ask a question and let the person tell their story. Fantastic and even though the channel doesn't need me-I subscribed!

@GrahamBensinger

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Bob didn’t want to mention about his father’s physical abuse. I remember the bassist Carol Kaye mentioning that she got into a car accident in 1976. But later, it was found to be domestic violence.

@jld4870

2 жыл бұрын

For a multitude of reasons I understand not wanting to share the ‘whole’ story. Yet if we don’t share we carry the ‘load’ alone AND others who too struggle-victim or perpetrator-lose out on the benefits of being vulnerable.

Listening to u know he would be very proud of u take my word for it!!!! Smile because he’s smiling down on u right now!!!!!!!

Much respect to you Bob 👍

Had a Dad straight out of the movies too. An icon. 💜✌🏽💜

I remember that show. I think it was called "Later with Bob Costas." He's an Incredibly talented interviewer.

bob costas is a legend.

I haven't seen a video segment of it yet, but I would love to hear what Costas has to say about working with Bob Uecker. My favorite Costas/Uecker moment: they're calling a World Series game together and Costas is going on and on about a million different hypotheticals regarding the current play…If he does this it’ll only be the fourth time that’s ever been done…If he does that they’ll have to make this or that adjustment…that sort of statistical stuff he's so great at. The pitch comes in low and it’s called a strike. Uecker says, “Ohhhh, bad call. No way that was a strike…” Costas says, “Well don’t sugar coat it like that Bob, tell us how you really feel.” Uecker says, “No that was just a bad call.” Costas says, “Anything else you want to get off your chest Bob?” Uecker replies, “The only thing I’ve got on my chest is you.” Killed me. So much fun to listen to. I wonder how it was to actually be doing it.

@jamesanthony5681

2 жыл бұрын

Good story. And well said, btw. Aside from being prepared and knowing baseball, what separates Costas from a number of other sportscasters was his sense of humor. I think he probably liked that comeback from Uecker.

@GeneBurnett

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesanthony5681 Definitely!

I stayed up late for his talk show when I was in high school, always groggy the next day because of it. I found his style mesmerizing.

Great vid! Enjoyable to watch.

Great interview. Thanks

Great series. I use to think most people who are successful had a normal upbringing. All of us go through our own hardships. I am surprised at how candid and comfortable Mr.C seemed talking about some tragic events in his childhood.

@gracenmercy579

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not always the case.

Bob, One of the best and liked,ever.

Costas simply one of the best

@bethcooper4200

2 жыл бұрын

John on wives computer. I liked to peruse baseball stats and Costas had an amazing and entertaining recall. I wondered what he could POSSIBLY say when that fan reached over the right field barricade and touched the ball and he instantly came up with: What happens next?

Bob is a class act .

I love Bob Costas straight on interviews

I have always admired Bob Costas and feel fortunate that I once enjoyed a one on-one conversation with him. It was immediately after the close of a “Winter Warmup” banquet at the then Clarion Hotel in Downtown St. Louis. Some of my friends were embarrassing themselves near the head table as they sought photos with baseball legends. I, however, went to the rear of the hall where a man was standing alone. I spoke to him and knew immediately that it was Bob Costas. We talked for about ten minutes. From that conversation it was easy to understand why so many people respect and admire this great broadcaster.

My father was a horrible and very abusive alcoholic, among his lesser issues was paying myself or all my older brothers and sisters a compliment, he always had to be the center of attention, he tried his hand at carpentry in his spare time, he never let me do much except hand him things, I grew up and became a Carpenter, and remodeled, even though he was a horrible father, because of the physical and mental abuse, I to this day wish I could bring him back to life for one day, and show him the garages, additions, the decks I've built, just to force a compliment from his mouth, it seems no matter how horrible your father or mother were, you still want some sort of approval from them. What bob said, was very relative to myself Aswell as many others. I made sure that I would never treat my son that way, and I never have.. never carry on that torment, to your children, you learn from it

@magneto44

Жыл бұрын

well said, pretty much every song I sing on stage or song I write by myself, even 25+ years later there’s always this underlining thought process underneath it all, and it’s always the same “maybe this is the one that would make him respect me, or even like me” 😞

Graham Bensinger is a great interviewer. I’m not even into sports but I inevitably find myself intrigued by every interview I’ve seen GB do.

@GrahamBensinger

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Barbara!

@BarbaraCowdery

5 ай бұрын

@@GrahamBensinger Seriously. I thumb through channels late at night and come across your show & start watching it and don't turn it off cuz its very interesting. You show real care and compassion with the people you interview. And, I am not into sports as I mentioned! Thanks for what you do. Kudos to you. Keep up the great work, which Im sure you will. 👍👍👍👍👍

Love your show, Graham! LOVE Mr. Costas….👍❤️

I remember the interview Bob Costas did with Jerry Sandusky. Bob was direct, unflinching, persistent, and even keeled, hugely impressive. The interview was revealing.

To me, Bob Costas is always the top of the top

Steve Collins was a stand up friend.

@PHN-2024

2 жыл бұрын

I am sure the Bookies weren’t Happy with Steve when they found out they Paid a Dead Guy.

I love to hear him tell stories