The NBC NFL pregame show has a long history of providing in-studio coverage and analysis before NFL game telecasts on the NBC network. Here is an overview of its evolution and current format:
History of NBC NFL Pregame Shows
- GrandStand (1975–1976): NBC's first official NFL pregame show, hosted initially by Jack Buck and Bryant Gumbel. It also served as a sports anthology series during the off-season.
- NFL (1977–1986): The pregame show was retitled simply "NFL" with the year appended (e.g., NFL '77). Bryant Gumbel hosted until 1981, followed by various hosts and analysts including Len Berman, Mike Adamle, and Ahmad Rashad.
- NFL Live! (1987–1994): The show was renamed "NFL Live!" featuring hosts like Bob Costas and analysts including Paul Maguire and Gayle Gardner.
- The NFL on NBC (1995–1997): The pregame show was titled "The NFL on NBC" during NBC's final years broadcasting the American Football Conference. Notable analysts included Joe Montana, Cris Collinsworth, and Mike Ditka.
- Football Night in America (2006–present): After acquiring Sunday Night Football rights in 2006, NBC launched this 80-minute prime time pregame show, initially hosted by Bob Costas, with analysts such as Cris Collinsworth, Jerome Bettis, and Sterling Sharpe. It remains the network's flagship NFL pregame program.
Current Format and Hosts
- Football Night in America is the current NBC NFL pregame show, airing on Sunday nights before the Sunday Night Football game.
- The show features a mix of highlights, news, analysis, and interviews related to the day's NFL games.
- Recent hosts have included Maria Taylor in the studio and Jac Collinsworth on-site, with analysts like Devin McCourty and Jason Garrett contributing insights
Additional Information
- NBC also streams Sunday Night Football games and related content on Peacock and NBC Sports platforms.
- The pregame show is known for its comprehensive coverage and is a key part of NBC's NFL broadcast package
In summary, NBC's NFL pregame show has evolved through various titles and formats since 1975, currently known as Football Night in America , providing in-depth NFL coverage on Sunday nights leading into the prime time game
