Download or read book Fridays with Red written by Bob Edwards and published by . This book was released on 2000-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 0-7881-9072-57818-0 Radio host Bob Edwards tells of his 12 years with sportscaster Red Barber on National Public Radio1s (NPR) 3Morning Edition.2 Barber1s commentaries on Fridays at 7:35 A.M. wove together tales from sports events past, his views of the current athletic scene, biblical allegories, historical references, and the latest goings-on among the flora and fauna of his garden. Those commentaries became one of NPR1s best-loved features, and Barber became a grandfather figure for his listeners, dispensing wisdom and advice along with the anecdotes and reminisces. Through the years, their friendship grew and bloomed in full aural view of an appreciative audience. Photos.