Peyton's Places

About Peyton's Places

Peyton's Places is a compelling ESPN travelogue series that premiered in 2019. The show is hosted by celebrated former professional football quarterback Peyton Manning. The show dives deep into the history of National Football League (NFL) in the United States and features interviews from many renowned figures in the league. Manning, a 2-time Super Bowl champion and 5-time NFL MVP, uses his distinctive humor and comprehensive knowledge of the game to take viewers on a unique, exciting, and insightful journey through 100 years of NFL history.

Making / Production

The series is produced by NFL Films in collaboration with ESPN+. The creators have used archival NFL and news footage alongside fresh interviews to tell in-depth stories about the NFL's most influential people, games, and events.

Actors

• Peyton Manning: Manning is both host and star of the show, using his comprehensive knowledge, charismatic presence, and passion for the game to explore the NFL's rich history.
• Eli Manning: Peyton's younger brother, also a successful professional football player and two time Superbowl MVP, has made appearances in some episodes, providing a unique sibling perspective on the game.
• Tom Brady: One of Peyton's old rivals, Brady has appeared on the show a few times, contributing his insight as one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title "Peyton's Places" is a pun on the term "haunts", hinting at Manning's journey through the long history of the NFL.
• During the show, Peyton Manning often throws pass with the legends interviewed, turning talk-show styled interviews into a more dynamic and interactive experience.

Quotes

• "Every time perfection comes to down the pressure gets pretty intense." - Peyton Manning
• "When you go through a significant injury and have a major career change, you truly do go one year at a time, and you don't look past what's going on now, because you are not sure what's going to happen." - Peyton Manning

Music, Soundtrack

• The show relies on a variety of instrumental music to set the tone for each episode.
• The title credits roll to a high-energy, inspiring track that captures the spirit of NFL.