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I am in Asia and it was live here of course from 8pm to 1am. No commercials at all. The opening show was just awesome...probably the best I have ever seen and I have seen every opening ceremony since 1976. Good call on the Barcelona lighting ceremony...don't know how anyone can beat that but the Beijing aerial show and lighting was pretty cool as well. The longest part and for me is when the countries walk in. 205 out of 206 countries participating (only Brunei didn't have one athlete). I know it's part of the show but it takes way too long. My family is in Toronto and of course, CBC did a spectacular job...again. I have heard from many Americans that they try to watch the Olympics on CBC because they get a chance to watch everything instead of just the top events that Americans will medal in.
All in all a great show. I wish I could go someday.
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