Jason McIntyre of TheBigLead.com noted on-air comments made on ESPN Radio in D.C. this week by ESPN P.T.I. co-Host Tony Kornheiser about his ESPN colleague Hannah Storm:
Hannah Storm in a horrifying, horrifying outfit today. She’s got on red go-go boots and a catholic school plaid skirt … way too short for somebody in her 40s or maybe early 50s by now.
She’s got on her typically very, very tight shirt. She looks like she has sausage casing wrapping around her upper body … I know she’s very good, and I’m not supposed to be critical of ESPN people, so I won’t … but Hannah Storm … come on now! Stop! What are you doing?
So Kornheiser carpet-bombed female ESPN colleague Storm with insults about her ESPN on-air appearance on his ESPN radio show in D.C. while she unknowingly went about her business 349 miles away in Bristol, CT.
I wouldn’t have believed it had I not heard it with my own ears.
In 2002, Kornheiser was suspended from his ESPN radio show and P.T.I. for slamming company management on-air. I asked a top-level ESPN talent today if he thought Kornheiser would face similar repercussions over his comments about ESPN co-worker Storm:
“Nothing will happen because PTI has great ratings and brings in a ton of money for the company. If it were a less-known guy who said that, it’d be handled differently. Tony is untouchable, at least at the moment.“
Another ESPN source text me the reason they thought Kornheiser wouldn’t face sanction of any kind: “Ratings.”
For the record, I think Storm’s a consumate pro and a very attractive lady. To be more specific, Storm looks unbelievable for her age and I have nothing but respect for the way she’s taken care of herself and how she presents herself on-air.
ESPN publicly presents Storm as, “a trailblazing and award-winning sports and newscaster for the last 19 years” who through her own charitable foundation has, “provided treatment for children suffering from debilitating and disfiguring vascular birthmarks.”
So is that the same person who deserves to have her ESPN on-air appearance referenced on an ESPN-branded station by one of ESPN’s highest-profile personalities as “horrifying” and reminiscent of a “sausage casing.“?
I’ve got an email in to ESPN. We’ll see if they don’t think so.
5:08 pm on February 18th, 2010
It is true. She dresses like a skank.
5:10 pm on February 18th, 2010
The entertainment media has been commenting and criticizing the appearance of public figures for years. Ever hear of a red carpet show? Kornheiser is an entertainer. Those that enjoy his particular kind of broadcasting specifically tune in to hear this. Storm is a public figure and subject to analysis just like any other.
Get over yourself. There are so many other subjects that require outrage. This is typical blog ranting over common media behavior in this day and age. Can you find something that is really worth generating outrage? I commend Kornheiser for his entertaining behavior. If you don’t like it don’t listen, but don’t go after his livelihood for doing his job.
By the way Brooks, wasn’t it you commenting on the appearance of Jamie Junger’s mother a few days back. She would be a much less public figure than Hannah Storm, but then again you’re not employed by the same company. So I guess that makes it OK. Too bad she doesn’t have a public forum from which to try and take money out of your pocket.
5:16 pm on February 18th, 2010
HANNAH IS VERY THOUGHTFUL ON DRESSING FOR THE MALE CLIENTELL THAT DON’T NEED SEXUALLY PERFORMANCE HANSING DRUGS.
kORNHEISE IS AN IDIOT!!!!!!!!
5:22 pm on February 18th, 2010
Brooks,
I too, think Hanna Storm is very attractive for her age. ESPN takes advantage of every opportunity (dare I say encourages?) to prance her out on SportsCenter in her provocative, slinky attire. Does sex sell?…..of course it does. That being said, her wardrobe does cross the professionalism/credibility line. The “E” in ESPN does stand for entertainment so take it for what it’s worth I guess.
Sam
5:39 pm on February 18th, 2010
If Kornheiser had a problem with her clothes, he should’ve said it to her in private or at the very least had her on the air with him when he said it.
Gutless, classless. Sad.
5:55 pm on February 18th, 2010
Kornheiser has been ripping on her outfits for months, along with praising her as a reporter. If she has a problem with it she’s had plenty of time to address it. This is the same guy who spent years spreading the rumor that Linda Kohn had 12 toes, and she didn’t seen to care all that much.
6:44 pm on February 18th, 2010
I’d do her.
7:45 pm on February 18th, 2010
I think she’s pretty damn hot, and her outfits are great
7:48 pm on February 18th, 2010
Never thought she was “hot” even when she was on NBC, she has teeth like John Elway. Neither is Linda Cohn. The black chick and the a couple other ladies are hotter than Hannah!
8:39 pm on February 18th, 2010
Her age is probably 48 or 49. Hannah Storen (real name) was a senior at Notre Dame when I was a Frosh… she always was dressed up nice (like Pat Benatar) with the big 80’s hair walking the south Quad… every guy noticed… and she knew it.
8:47 pm on February 18th, 2010
Actually, should have looked at wikipedia first, she is 47 with the best birth date (in my view).
9:00 pm on February 18th, 2010
For some reason when I look at her I think she has to be the dirtiest little whore in bed.
Just has that look about her.
9:08 pm on February 18th, 2010
KORNHEISER WEARS SUITS WITH NO SOCKS–TO COOL FOR SCHOOL. ANYBODY AS UGLY AS HIM NEEDS TO STAY ON RADIO–AND KEEP HIS MOUTH ON “STORMY”.
9:46 pm on February 18th, 2010
I think Hannah Storm is fantastic looking regardless of age and dresses great; I enjoy it very much. What does Kornheiser want her to dress as?
10:43 pm on February 18th, 2010
Let’s see a freaking photo of the outfit. Red go-go boots, a short Catholic school girl mini skirt, and a tight fitting top might be a little over the top.
What would you say Brooks if ESPN pranced Erin Andrews, who is 20 years younger, out on the sideline dressed like that? I’d bet it wouldn’t be too positive.
10:46 pm on February 18th, 2010
Can we dial down the Jackboot comments about Kornheiser’s ancestry? If you don’t like what he said, leave at that. Save your Mein Kampf takes for some other board.
10:48 pm on February 18th, 2010
I love Hannah Storm, she’s very attractive. Kornblower makes creepy comments about women on PTI all the time, if he had any class he’d know that someone with his mug better learn to be charming. Ain’t happening.
11:26 pm on February 18th, 2010
tonys mad with hanana because his wife caught him jacking off to her sexyness
12:09 am on February 19th, 2010
first of all…to that poster tony a few posts up who is a hermaphrodite…your mother pulled a train of fat dwarfs and when u were little they bathed… as for brooks…u are joking about email complaining to espn right…your site is 50 percent female exploitation which is why we like it…all kornh did was say great reporter and dresses very revealingly…you comment more negatively on females than anyone else
12:17 am on February 19th, 2010
brooks did i miss the email complaining to cbs and your post of it regarding david letterman and his use of female employees as sexual tools in his private room above the theatre…can u link me to that please…thanks
12:20 am on February 19th, 2010
Tony Kornballer: Another sexual predator in Bodenheimer’s Bristol shop.
This is news?
Personally, I as much expected Tony Kornballer to be the one wearing the go-go boots and miniskirt. How the hell do you think he got his gigs at The Post and Bristol in the first place?
12:34 am on February 19th, 2010
Have you ever listened to Kornheiser on radio before? He does this all the time. This is hardly the first time he’s knocked Hannah’s outfits.
He’s been much, much worse on Hoda Kotb, on NBC’s “Today”, though.
7:45 am on February 19th, 2010
Anyone with Herb Tarlek’s wardrobe shouldn’t criticize anyone.
7:47 am on February 19th, 2010
Kornhisers the last dip who should complain about anothers appearance. If theres a more physically repulsive person in the media, I’ve yet to see him. Add in his whiny, unfunny commentary and you’ve got media fools gold baby.
9:50 am on February 19th, 2010
Hannah Storm can get “Da Muscle” anytime!!!
12:50 pm on February 19th, 2010
TK never filters his thoughts and it’s one of the reasons why people like him so much. He has crapped on ESPN and it’s correspondents (Vitale, Digger Phelps, etc), for a long time; however, usually it at characters are in fact characters (craig Sager, Charles Barkley etc). TK certainly deserves an apology to Hannah Storm. She is a long time fixture on ESPN a consumate professional and Tony certainly took a low blow.
2:00 pm on February 19th, 2010
Hannah is smoking hot. She looks great on camera.
5:14 pm on February 19th, 2010
I need to see these pictures of Hannah to make judgement. Where are the pictures dammit?? lol
6:57 pm on February 19th, 2010
You people listen to too much sports radio. Kornheiser doesn’t take himself seriously. He’s not Jim Rome. They watch tv while doing the show and comment on what’s on. Hannah Storm, Hoda, and Kathy Lee are all on at that time and him, David Aldridge, And Jeanne mcmanus do this evey day and it’s really funny. Ten years ago they did the same thing when Padme Lakshme had a cooking show, and they would savage the food she was making while commenting on how great she looked, classic stuff.
12:42 am on February 20th, 2010
I’m not sure that this was the worst thing Kornheiser has ever said about Storm’s clothes. But I am sure that she is an absolute professional, I would guess that she’s aware of what Kornheiser has said about some of her outfits, and I doubt she cares. She’s a terrific anchor, she looks great, and she’s not shy about showing it to her predominantly male audience (which also makes her smart). Meanwhile, Kornheiser is funny. Both he and Storm should keep on doing what they’re doing.
9:40 am on February 20th, 2010
Man, Tony K is gayer than the entire cast of one of those reality shows about hairdressing.
5:13 pm on February 20th, 2010
tony talks shit about everyone! don’t feel bad hannah, tony criticizes everyone’s looks.
12:07 pm on February 21st, 2010
Hannah has a rocking bod for a woman @ her age. I’ve always said if you got it flaunt it, and she does so quite well IMHO.
2:54 pm on February 21st, 2010
Hannah is very attractive…what the hell does age have to do with it? Are you only attractive if you are 18 or in your 20’s..good grief, people, beauty comes in all sizes and at all ages! wake up and enjoy the world around you!
12:53 pm on February 22nd, 2010
It is true. She dresses like a skank.
4:18 pm on February 22nd, 2010
To add to bar none’s comment from above I WOULD TOO!!!
9:36 pm on February 22nd, 2010
What he said was silly but it isn’t something he should lose his job over.
3:09 am on February 23rd, 2010
Tony was wrong to say what he did and he apologised. No further action should be taken.
His comments were very tame compared to some of the hateful stuff that can be heard on other talk radio shows
11:40 am on February 23rd, 2010
Shes a sleazy slut…I like her!!!
12:53 pm on February 23rd, 2010
Hannah’s outfit of Jan. 17, 2010, was the finest outfit
of ANY woman’s outfit this ENTIRE WINTER. Beautiful and very hot. Tony K. should look at the way
he dresses.
2:55 pm on February 23rd, 2010
He is entitled to form his own opinion(s), but not entitled to publicly share those that slander, defame, and assault others. Love your brother as yourself, which is commandment #2 in Christianity, and in the top ten of every just and righteous religion. Deu favante!
6:27 pm on February 23rd, 2010
I haven’t been watching ESPN lately. But now I will!!
6:31 pm on February 23rd, 2010
Tony Cornhole definately has a face for radio. I think Hannah Storm is hot!!!
6:41 pm on February 23rd, 2010
I think Hannah is “hot” and has gorgeous legs. I love it when a woman has self confidence to wear a short skirt or dress. Who says only young women can wear such? I am 59 and love a women in a dress or skirt above the knees. Too many older women dress like little old ladies.
Go Girl! Burning hot.
6:43 pm on February 23rd, 2010
20 bucks hannah storm complained just like she seems she always does when somebody goes against her….same thing in 95. Kornheiser was spot on she looked absolutely hideous…..where was a mirror or a person to let her know how bad she looked before she went on that day?
7:04 pm on February 23rd, 2010
For those of you that have an unfavorable opinion about Hannah , kiss off !! Too bad she has some style… too bad she has some class… who cares about her hi heels… she has been doing this for how long? She does a great job doing what she is paid to do…. back off. If you want to complain about a social figure, complain about FOX or Lady GaGa…. Imas was condemded about his comments and now she’s a “blanking whore”. Tony should be FIRED!!
9:54 pm on February 23rd, 2010
Why is it ok for a group of women to get on TV, “morning show” and tear up other stars and everyone thinks its funney but when a man does it, he should be condemn for life. People get a life!!!
2:35 am on February 24th, 2010
Hanna always look like a cheap hooker! Sorry but it’s true! I don’t like corney or his dumb side kick that had to apologize for saying Shaun had it coming when he was shot defending his home. What a jackass. But corny was right on Hanna. Don’t know how she made it this long looking like a cheap 20 dollar hooker. Guess that’s what they like at that network!
6:38 am on February 24th, 2010
Everyone’s SexUally Permissive Nowadays @ESPN…
& Off with his bald head…
9:43 am on February 24th, 2010
Same on ESPN! You suspend Tony Kornheiser for commenting on Hanna Storms outfit. This is a man you pay to voice his opinion on people and their actions. In my opinion ESPN has over stepped the boundaries of ethics in some of its reporting. And you have a guy do the same thing to one of your own and you suspend him for his opinion? I have to say Tony just said what many of us are thinking. Often times I have wondered if Hanna is color blind. And other times I question the appropriateness of the outfits she wears. I have seen other guys joke about what each other wears and never heard about anyone else getting suspended. But the biggest problem that I have with these actions is the fact that it is ok for a ESPN employee to report on how bad an outfit of a coach, athelete, or other famous person is but it is not for ok for them to do the same to a popular ESPN employee. And for the record, I don’t think that Hanna’s hooker boots appropriate for sports reporting. These double standards make ESPN look like a politician. Hanna is the one who needs to be suspended!
10:02 am on February 24th, 2010
I for one enjoy laughing at the offhanded comments from the PTI guys. They too are there for entertainment. As for Hannah, as a woman sports fan, I often make fun with my husband regarding her outfits…not sure if she choses them or if they are chosen for her. The outfit in question made me rewind the tv to show my husband the knee high red steleto boots and my exact comment was is she trying to look like a hooker? Tony is just doing his job, spouting his opiion. ESPN can’t take criticism of their own by one of their own, but can criticise any other sports or entertainment figure. Get over it. If Hannah and ESPN can’t handle the fire, quit cooking with it.
1:23 pm on February 24th, 2010
Tony K is right on! Hannah’s outfits are sometimes disturbingly trashy and awkward. She needs to get a sense of humour and take a shot like a big girl. By the way, that “come hither” look she gives the camera whenever it zooms in for a break is just too much. Grow up, Hannah. You’re not that sexy.
JT
10:36 am on March 2nd, 2010
Hanna is a very attractive woman who still has it no matter what her age is, She is sexy and carries it well!!! I think Tony wants to hit on her and doesn’t feel he has the looks or the style to attract a woman like Hanna. So like many dudes who end up being women abusers he tries to bring her down a notch with his silly commnets. Tony, give it up, you don’t have a chance!!!
9:25 pm on March 9th, 2010
If anyone has ever met Hanna Storm they will know she is a Diva and does dress way too young for someone her age. Its time to grow up and face reality that your old Hannah and a not a very nice person. I can see why he made those comments. I am really surprised they suspended him.
7:30 pm on May 24th, 2011
Worth repeating:
Tony K is right on! Hannah’s outfits are sometimes disturbingly trashy and awkward. She needs to get a sense of humour and take a shot like a big girl. By the way, that “come hither” look she gives the camera whenever it zooms in for a break is just too much. Grow up, Hannah. You’re not that sexy.
JT