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Mr. Television · 06-05-2008, 12:00 AM

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/...nside-the-nfl/

IT’S SHOWTIME FOR “INSIDE THE NFL”

Posted by Mike Florio on June 3, 2008, 8:31 p.m. EDT

Inside the NFL, the long-running pro football highlights show that was dumped by HBO after three decades earlier this year, has landed with one of HBO’s oldest pay-channel competitors, Showtime.

The show will be produced by CBS Sports and NFL Films, and it will air on Wednesday nights during football season.

“This is the granddaddy of all highlight shows,” said Steve Sabol, President of NFL Films. “The combination of our film and game sound with the analysis in the studio gives Inside the NFL a perfect balance of action and insight. That’s why it’s been so popular for so long.”

It’s unknown whether any, some, or all of the on-air talent that was associated with the show at HBO will make the jump to Showtime. Bob Costas, one of the hosts of the program, still has a contract with HBO, which might prevent him from moonlighting with such a direct competitor.

We’d been told in the wake of the show’s demise that HBO had been paying NFL Films $8 million per year for access to the company’s game highlights.

UPDATE: A media source suggests that the new version of the show will be staffed primarily with current CBS talent, with Jim Nantz playing the role of Bob Costas, Dan Marino playing the role of, um, Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason or Phil Simms filling the role of Cris Collinsworth, and Charley Casserly serving in the Peter King role.

TVFactFan · 06-05-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/...nside-the-nfl/

IT’S SHOWTIME FOR “INSIDE THE NFL”

Posted by Mike Florio on June 3, 2008, 8:31 p.m. EDT

Inside the NFL, the long-running pro football highlights show that was dumped by HBO after three decades earlier this year, has landed with one of HBO’s oldest pay-channel competitors, Showtime.

The show will be produced by CBS Sports and NFL Films, and it will air on Wednesday nights during football season.

“This is the granddaddy of all highlight shows,” said Steve Sabol, President of NFL Films. “The combination of our film and game sound with the analysis in the studio gives Inside the NFL a perfect balance of action and insight. That’s why it’s been so popular for so long.”

It’s unknown whether any, some, or all of the on-air talent that was associated with the show at HBO will make the jump to Showtime. Bob Costas, one of the hosts of the program, still has a contract with HBO, which might prevent him from moonlighting with such a direct competitor.

We’d been told in the wake of the show’s demise that HBO had been paying NFL Films $8 million per year for access to the company’s game highlights.

UPDATE: A media source suggests that the new version of the show will be staffed primarily with current CBS talent, with Jim Nantz playing the role of Bob Costas, Dan Marino playing the role of, um, Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason or Phil Simms filling the role of Cris Collinsworth, and Charley Casserly serving in the Peter King role.

That still stops me from seeing it because I don't have SHOWTIME either-lol

mriggles · 06-16-2008, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

That still stops me from seeing it because I don't have SHOWTIME either-lol

I was wondering where it would end up... I love that show cause of all the extra on field audio & all that cool stuff

TJL · 06-17-2008, 01:19 AM

I am surprised someone else picked it up.

Inside The NFL was a great program, but over the years it was eclipsed by ESPN and other 24 hour sports networks.

TVFactFan · 06-17-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mriggles

I was wondering where it would end up... I love that show cause of all the extra on field audio & all that cool stuff

In 1988 Inside the NFL was OK, not in 2008

mriggles · 06-17-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

In 1988 Inside the NFL was OK, not in 2008

I agree last years season was a bit sub par but overall I think the show is cool & it is part of my week in the fall

TVFactFan · 06-17-2008, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mriggles

I agree last years season was a bit sub par but overall I think the show is cool & it is part of my week in the fall

Do they still show the highlights of all the games in SLOW-MO?-lol

Mr. Television · 06-17-2008, 08:31 PM

I'm glad the show's still on although I do agree with all the coverage on ESPN and the NFL Network everything's just about covered by the time that show comes on anymore.

mriggles · 06-20-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Do they still show the highlights of all the games in SLOW-MO?-lol

not really sometimes on replays

mriggles · 06-20-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

I'm glad the show's still on although I do agree with all the coverage on ESPN and the NFL Network everything's just about covered by the time that show comes on anymore.

true

06-05-2008, 12:00 AM	#1
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,136	Inside the NFL has a new home. " It's Showtime" http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/...nside-the-nfl/ IT’S SHOWTIME FOR “INSIDE THE NFL” Posted by Mike Florio on June 3, 2008, 8:31 p.m. EDT Inside the NFL, the long-running pro football highlights show that was dumped by HBO after three decades earlier this year, has landed with one of HBO’s oldest pay-channel competitors, Showtime. The show will be produced by CBS Sports and NFL Films, and it will air on Wednesday nights during football season. “This is the granddaddy of all highlight shows,” said Steve Sabol, President of NFL Films. “The combination of our film and game sound with the analysis in the studio gives Inside the NFL a perfect balance of action and insight. That’s why it’s been so popular for so long.” It’s unknown whether any, some, or all of the on-air talent that was associated with the show at HBO will make the jump to Showtime. Bob Costas, one of the hosts of the program, still has a contract with HBO, which might prevent him from moonlighting with such a direct competitor. We’d been told in the wake of the show’s demise that HBO had been paying NFL Films $8 million per year for access to the company’s game highlights. UPDATE: A media source suggests that the new version of the show will be staffed primarily with current CBS talent, with Jim Nantz playing the role of Bob Costas, Dan Marino playing the role of, um, Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason or Phil Simms filling the role of Cris Collinsworth, and Charley Casserly serving in the Peter King role.
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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,136	I'm glad the show's still on although I do agree with all the coverage on ESPN and the NFL Network everything's just about covered by the time that show comes on anymore.