Phil Mushnick takes on Mike Francesa over his assessment, while broadcasting from Miami for the Super Bowl, that “Jackie Gleason put Miami Beach on the map”, in today's New York Post.

Monday, in Florida for Supe 41, Francesa gifted Chris Russo and
other WFAN listeners a U.S. history lesson. Miami Beach, Francesa
explained, wasn't much until Jackie Gleason, in the 1960s, made it the
home of his popular TV show.

“Jackie Gleason,” puffed Francesa, “put Miami Beach on the map.”

Russo, in the role of Grasshopper, seated at the wise man's feet,
seemed both fascinated and believing of this “fact.” Perhaps some
listeners were equally enlightened.

And then, to emphasize
both this “fact” and his wisdom - as if it might be on the final exam -
Prof. Francesa repeated it: “Jackie Gleason put Miami Beach on the
map.”

Gee, thanks, Professor Mike, except for one thing: You're full of it. Again.

Mushnick goes on to explain how Miami Beach was known for many important things well before Gleason's arrival.

Hat tip to Can't Stop The Bleeding for the link.

I love it, but honestly, calling Mike Francesa a blowhard is like calling water wet or the sky blue. We've been well aware of this for many years now, but its always fun to hear the latest brain fart that comes out of his mouth.