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202445 minPGdocumentary

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You Are Looking Live!

202445 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

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In 1975, THE NFL TODAY became the first live studio show to feature a Black cast member and a female cast member in sports broadcasting.

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In 1975, THE NFL TODAY became the first live studio show to feature a Black cast member and a female cast member in sports broadcasting.

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Brent Musburger and Jayne Kennedy reflect on their time with THE NFL TODAY, the first live studio show that changed sports broadcasting. Debuting in 1975, the program featured a diverse cast, including the first Black and female members in a studio setting. Interviews with contemporary figures like Jim Nantz and Gayle King complement archival footage, including a recreation of the 1985 set. Insights from original hosts Phyllis George and Irv Cross reveal how the show set the standard for future sports broadcasts.

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See Brent Musburger's insights on sports broadcasting.
Find out how diversity shaped THE NFL TODAY.
Meet the original cast members and their impact.

Did You Know

THE NFL TODAY debuted in 1975, changing sports broadcasting forever.
Brent Musburger and Jayne Kennedy are among the surviving cast members.
The documentary features never-before-seen archival footage.
Phyllis George and Irv Cross were original hosts of THE NFL TODAY.

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When did THE NFL TODAY first debut?

THE NFL TODAY first debuted in 1975.

Who were the original hosts of THE NFL TODAY?

Original hosts included Phyllis George and Irv Cross.

What was significant about the cast of THE NFL TODAY?

It was the first studio show to include a Black cast member and a female cast member.

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