Al Michaels called FOX Sports host Charissa Thompson to express his admiration for the network’s Super Bowl LIX coverage. The legendary NFL commentator has spent decades calling some of the biggest games in football history. The game shattered records with an astounding 135.7 million viewers, far surpassing the 123.4 million audience from the previous Super Bowl. FOX’s coverage was more than just a game-day spectacle—it was a massive financial win. The network pulled in over $800 million in ad revenue, with some 30-second spots selling for as much as $8 million. NBC will take over Super Bowl coverage next year, but FOX is set to return in 2029. If this year was any indication, they’ve set the bar high, and competitors will have to go the extra mile to match their level of excellence. Click here to listen to the full interview with Thompson on \”Calm Down\” with Erin Andrews on Friday, February 2. The full interview is available on iTunes and on CNN.com.
