Provus was really good at conversing with Gladden. It had to be painful.
As far a color commentators I enjoyed Tom Kelly but he did not talk a whole lot. I liked Bert but after 10 years his schtick got long in the tooth. I'd like to see him back for 30 games a year. I'd like to see Kaat back for 30 games a year. Morney, Plouffe, Hawk and Perkins for the rest. So I guess my vote goes for variety. Smalley is knowledgeable but his stutter and how long it takes him to tell a story drives me nuts. Shouldn't an orator be able to spit out a story in an efficient fashion? But I am jealous of his hair.