About Inside the NFL

Inside the NFL is an American television sports show which debuted in 1977. The show was one of the first series to cover the National Football League in a magazine format - featuring weekly highlights, special features on the players and teams, and interviews. The show remains one of the longest running programs on cable television, presenting an inside look at the previous week's games, upcoming matches, and topics about the players and the game.

Making / Production

The show was originally produced by NFL Films and HBO, airing on HBO from 1977 until 2008. In 2008, Showtime picked up the show and its still currently airing on Showtime, and is produced by NFL Films and CBS Sports.

Actors

• Phil Simms: A retired NFL quarterback, Simms offers insightful analysis derived from his personal experiences on the field.
• James Brown: The host of Inside the NFL, Brown uses his journalism skills to moderate discussions and facilitate player interviews.
• Warren Sapp: Former defensive lineman of the NFL, Sapp offers a critique of defensive players and strategies through his experienced perspective.
• Cris Collinsworth: As a former wide receiver in the NFL, Collinsworth provides expert commentary and analysis from a player's perspective.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show was the first of its kind to use audio from players and coaches during the games.
• Inside the NFL was HBO's longest-running series before being picked up by Showtime.
• The show has spanned over four decades, making it one of the longest-running sports programs on television.

Quotes

• "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get back up." - Vince Lombardi as quoted on the show.
• "It does not matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up." - Again from Vince Lombardi during one of the episodes.

Music, Soundtrack

• The show’s primary theme is "Classic Battle" from Sam Spence, a staple in NFL Films music.
• "The Lineman" is another tune from Sam Spence that has been used in various sequences within the show.