of this broadcast. >> reporter: he was teamed with pat summerall on cbs and later fox. his voice was the voice of nfl sunday. >> you can't make yourself one dimensional. >> reporter: behind the mic, madden could connect with fans. >> he had that great ability to make you want to come in your home and sit on the couch with you. >> reporter: when summerall retired madden moved on to "monday night football" and then "sunday night football" where he was teamed with al michaels. madden who never liked to fly traveled the country by bus. and when his bus arrived in town it was an event. >> welcome back, everybody, here. >> reporter: in 2006, after years of service to the game, john madden was inducted into the pro football hall of fame for his record as a coach. >> you can't appreciate this any more than i do. >> reporter: after three decades behind the microphone, madden announced his retirement. he said it's time. >> i strongly believe that this is the right time, this is the