As Thanksgiving Day draws closer, we get an idea of what the networks will be doing for their coverage on the holiday. CBS will air the traditional Turkey Day from the Metroplex this year involving the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys. Jim Nantz and Phil Simms will be on hand to call the game. In addition, the NFL Today will have some features for those anticipating the game.
The NFL Today will air at 3:30 p.m. ET with Miami-Dallas airing at 4 p.m. CBS also announces that Enrique Iglesias will perform at halftime while the Nickelodeon-created singing group, Big Time Rush, will perform the National Anthem.
We have full details from CBS.
“THE NFL TODAY’s” JAMES BROWN FEATURES THANKSGIVING DAY STORY ON NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS QUARTERBACK TOM BRADY’s FRIEND AND MENTOR FOR WEEK 12 OF “THE NFL TODAY” ON THURSDAY, NOV. 24
Enrique Iglesias To Perform at Halftime of Miami-Dallas Thanksgiving Day Game; and Nickelodeon Series Pop Sensations Big Time Rush to Sing National Anthem
THE NFL ON CBS, broadcasting its 52nd year of the NFL, continues its 2011 NFL season on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24 (4:00 PM, ET) beginning with THE NFL TODAY (3:30-4:00, ET) live from THE NFL TODAY studio in the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.
THE NFL TODAY features a special Thanksgiving Day story on the Tom behind New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady – Tom Martinez.
You’ve probably never heard of Tom Martinez. But without him, Tom Brady might not have three Super Bowl rings and be a two-time NFL Most Valuable Player. Martinez has been Brady’s personal passing coach and mentor since he first met a 12-year-old, Brady, 20 years ago. Six months ago their relationship changed forever when Martinez was given just days to live. Brady has been with his coach and friend throughout his battle to survive. Coach Martinez still continues to mentor his most-celebrated student even as his own health deteriorates. Martinez now finds himself fighting a new battle as he needs a kidney transplant to save his life.
THE NFL TODAY’s James Brown brings this very special Thanksgiving Day story of a friendship and bond that goes way beyond the football field. Deb Gelman is the producer.
Click to view an excerpt of the feature: http://bit.ly/sIbvA5
In addition, Grammy Award-winning recording artist Enrique Iglesias will perform live during the halftime of the Miami-Dallas game, and Nickelodeon series pop sensations Big Time Rush will sing the National Anthem.
James Brown hosts THE NFL TODAY, along with analysts Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason, Shannon Sharpe and Bill Cowher, NFL TODAY “General Manager” Charley Casserly, as well as Lesley Visser reporting.
Eric Mann is senior producer and Bob Matina is director of THE NFL TODAY.
Sean McManus is Chairman, CBS Sports, and serves as the Executive Producer for THE NFL ON CBS. Harold Bryant is Executive Producer and Vice President, Production, CBS Sports.
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