In 1976 and 1980 Van Beusekom provided the NOS Radio commentary for Dutch listeners in the Eurovision Song Contest. He became better known for his television commentary from 1987 until 1990 and from 1992 until 1994 and from 1996 until 2005. Van Beusekom also provided Dutch commentary on the 50th Anniversary Special in October 2005. On November 7, 2005 Van Beusekom announced his retirement from the Eurovision Song Contest saying "I had some fantastic years with great artists, composers and song writers and with different results. But sometimes it's good to step back".