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	In August 2005, he began hosting a daily hour-long show on ] called '']''.Initially airing weeknights at 6:30 PM, it was moved in January 2006 to 11 p.m., with encore airings most days at 2 p.m. ''Quite Frankly'' had received a .1 household rating prior to its change in time. Smith himself has suggested that the chances are slim his show will see a second season. Smith has complained about the support his show has received from ESPN - a complaint that ESPN's ] George Solomon has characterized as "whiny." In 2006, Quite Frankly experienced a staff shake-up. A new executive producer was hired to enhance the shows production and tighten the reins on Smith's bizarre production requests. However, even with his arrival, critics say the show continues to lack in substantive content and has little entertainment value. Insiders concede that production of Quite Frankly is likely to continue until the end of Smith's contract with ESPN..		In August 2005, he began hosting a daily hour-long show on ] called '']''.Initially airing weeknights at 6:30 PM, it was moved in January 2006 to 11 p.m., with encore airings most days at 2 p.m. ''Quite Frankly'' had received a .1 household rating prior to its change in time. Smith himself has suggested that the chances are slim his show will see a second season. Smith has complained about the support his show has received from ESPN - a complaint that ESPN's ] George Solomon has characterized as "whiny."

	In addition to Quite Frankly, Smith has served as a NBA analyst for ] since October. He has also been a judge on the failed ESPN ] '']'', and was a frequent guest (and guest host) on ESPN's '']'' and '']''. His harsh and loud tone expressed during debates has earned him the nickname "Screamin' A. Smith" by several of his colleagues.		In addition to Quite Frankly, Smith has served as a NBA analyst for ] since October. He has also been a judge on the failed ESPN ] '']'', and was a frequent guest (and guest host) on ESPN's '']'' and '']''. His harsh and loud tone expressed during debates has earned him the nickname "Screamin' A. Smith" by several of his colleagues.

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Stephen A. Smith
File:Stephen A Smith.jpgSmith giving his monologue on Quite Frankly.
Born	(1967-10-14) October 14, 1967 (age 57) Bronx, New York
Occupation(s)	Sports journalist, television host, radio host

Stephen Anthony Smith (born October 14 1967), usually referred to as Stephen A., is a sportswriter and media personality from Hollis, Queens in New York City. His voice has earned him the nickname "Screamin' A. Smith".

Early life

Born in The Bronx, Smith would move to Queens with his family a few years after his birth. He graduated from Edison High School in Jamaica in 1986. Smith first attended the Fashion Institute of Technology and then Winston-Salem State University, the latter on a basketball scholarship. Smith interned for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution immediately after graduation.

Career

Print media

Since 1994, Smith has had a position as a writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was initially a general sportswriter for the Inquirer before he gained positions as their reporter for the Philadelphia 76ers, as their NBA columnist, and eventually, as a general sports columnist. Prior to his job with the Inquirer, Smith has had positions with the Winston-Salem Journal, the Greensboro News and Record and the New York Daily News.

Radio

On April 11, 2005, Smith became the host of a weekday noon to 2 p.m. radio show on WEPN in New York City with his "right hand man B.T.". He currently hosts the radio show with Gordon Damer and Mike Micenilli.

Television

In August 2005, he began hosting a daily hour-long show on ESPN2 called Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith.Initially airing weeknights at 6:30 PM, it was moved in January 2006 to 11 p.m., with encore airings most days at 2 p.m. Quite Frankly had received a .1 household rating prior to its change in time. Smith himself has suggested that the chances are slim his show will see a second season. Smith has complained about the support his show has received from ESPN - a complaint that ESPN's ombudsman George Solomon has characterized as "whiny."

In addition to Quite Frankly, Smith has served as a NBA analyst for ESPN since October. He has also been a judge on the failed ESPN reality series Dream Job, and was a frequent guest (and guest host) on ESPN's Pardon the Interruption and 1st and 10. His harsh and loud tone expressed during debates has earned him the nickname "Screamin' A. Smith" by several of his colleagues.

Smith publicly criticized the Toronto Raptors' 8th overall selection in the 2005 NBA draft. (It should be noted that Charlie Villanueva finished second in rookie of the year rankings at the end of the season). "The pick makes absolutely no sense whatsoever, when you think how they traded away Vince Carter, virtually for nothing, again we sit here today, wondering, what on EARTH is Rob Babcock doing!"

Personal

Smith is a life-long Yankee fan. Smith was born in The Bronx, so when the family moved to Queens, Smith was not allowed to watch or listen to any Mets game.

He takes nearly every opportunity to visit South Beach, Miami, his favorite city to visit. He has participated in Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning's charity concert/extravaganza Zo's Summer Groove.

External links

ESPN Inc.

Executives

U.S. networks

Streaming	ESPN+ ESPN3 Venu Sports (33.33%)
Linear TV	ESPN ESPN2 ESPNU ESPNews Deportes ACC Network SEC Network
Part-time	ACC Network Xtra ESPN on ABC SEC Network +
Radio	ESPN Radio Deportes Xtra