NBC kicks off its Super Bowl coverage on Sunday with the NFL Films-produced special, “Road to the Super Bowl” starting at noon ET. The show will review the 2011 season and show viewers how the New England Patriots and New York Giants ended up in Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVII.
NFL Films has culled through millions of feet of game footage, plus hundreds of hours of audio from coaches and players to produce a one-hour special.
This year’s edition marks the 42nd time that “Road to the Super Bowl” has aired on Super Bowl Sunday.
We have the press release from the National Football League.
NFL FILMS’ “ROAD TO THE SUPER BOWL” DEBUTS ON NBC AT 12:00 PM ET ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
42nd Year of TV’s Longest-Running, Most-Honored Annual Sports Special One-Hour Special Culled From 1.7 Million Feet of Game Film & 400 Hours of Game Audio from 133 Coaches & Players
How did the New York Giants and New England Patriots advance to Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis? Re-live the journey as only NFL Films can present it on “Road to the Super Bowl” on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5 at Noon ET on NBC.
“Road to the Super Bowl” begins with Kickoff Weekend and chronicles the 2011 NFL season utilizing NFL Films’ signature captivating video and sound from on the field and in the locker room from exclusive player and coach wirings.
“For those who love football, this show is red meat,” said NFL Films president Steve Sabol. “No interviews, no talking heads, all action.”
“Road to the Super Bowl” is the longest-running (42 years) and most honored (28 Sports Emmys) annual sports special. “Road to the Super Bowl,” which debuted following the 1969 season, was culled by NFL Films producers from more than 1.7 million feet of game footage to 980 feet for the one-hour special. In addition, more than 400 hours of audio were captured from 133 exclusive coach and player on-field wirings. Original orchestral music, including a 60-person choir, was used in producing the show.
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