I thought the closing was just a big old rock concert. I loved the Beatles, and the Lennon video, bits here and there, but it didn't keep my interest as those ceremonies usual do. I enjoy watching the competitors all partying together, having a good time. QuiltE, my guess is your TV did a better job of broadcasting. I agree NBC cut thing up too much, and spent WAAYYY too much time gushing about the American winners, and such. I love the stories of athletes from around the world, but wish they didn't stop in the middle of an event to show really schmaltzy bits.