Voice Over: NESN Spotlight Series
Voice Artist Andy Taylor narrates this episode of NESN‘s “Sports Spotlight Series.” The 30-minute special produced by Moody Street TV profiles the COURAGE CUP . . . a charity hockey tournament at TD Garden for the Thomas E. Smith Foundation, which raised over $250,000 to better the lives of those living with paralysis.
THOMAS E. SMITH FOUNDATION
The Thomas E. Smith Foundation provides financial and emotional support to those who’ve suffered paralyzing spinal cord injuries — helping individuals and families navigate care planning . . . covering urgent expenses unmet due to cost or circumstances.
Funds raised through the COURAGE CUP directly support the Foundation’s Care Continuum Program, improving quality of life for individuals living with paralysis.
ADDITIONAL ANDY TAYLOR VOICE OVER FOR NESN AND MOODY STREET TV
Narration for Network Programs, Promos and Sponsor Bumpers
As technology disrupts and transforms how viewers access shows, the role of voice over in television continues to expand. Traditionally, nonfiction programming like documentaries featured a popular host who spoke directly to viewers in frame. While the host narrated most of the program, the viewer still had an established idea of who was speaking. Meanwhile, for decades fictional sitcoms featured the same set of actors portraying known characters in weekly, relatable stories.
That said, due to rise of cable networks in the 1980’s, and the subsequent need to design shows more affordably, faceless voice over spiked. As a result, nonfiction programming like news specials and documentaries often featured a single narrator, never seen on camera. Additionally, fictional sitcoms like The Wonder Years (inspired by narration-heavy movies like A Christmas Story and Stand By Me) used voice over as the driving narrative, as well.
Initially a cost-saving measure (voice-only roles don’t pay the scale of on-camera work), voice over then became an effective asset. Many producers and directors quickly understood the value of presenting content without a host’s intervention. Put another way – instead of hiring a “star” to deliver the narrative, the narrative was the “star.” No distractions. Additionally, no viewer pre-judgement based on the talent hired.
Television Program Voice Over by Andy Taylor
Andy Taylor provides voice over for national and local network shows like Arthur Ashe Kids Day on ABC and BU Terriers Unleashed on NESN in New England. Additionally, he is the network bumper voice for ESPN’s coverage of World Team Tennis.
If you require American voice over for your upcoming television pilot, get in touch with Andy Taylor. Request a demo for your program and see if Andy’s sound fits your vision for the overall production.
