“THE SUPER BOWL TODAY”

January 29, 2019

“THE SUPER BOWL TODAY” SETS THE SCENE FOR ITS 20TH SUPER BOWL BROADCAST WITH ALL ENCOMPASSING FOUR HOURS OF SUPER BOWL LIII PREGAME SHOW FROM ATLANTA

Super Bowl III MVP and NFL Icon Joe Namath to Visit Set of THE SUPER BOWL TODAY for a Unique Look Back 50 Years to His N.Y. Jets’ Guaranteed Victory



Seattle Seahawks’ Russell Wilson and Denver Broncos’ Von Miller to Join CBS Sports as
Guest Analysts on THE SUPER BOWL TODAY for Super Bowl LIII on Feb. 3

Throughout the day on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3, CBS’s Super Bowl LIII pregame show, THE SUPER BOWL TODAY (2:00-6:00 PM, ET), celebrates Super Bowl LIII, the host city, the teams and players participating by encompassing all that surrounds the big day, as well as detailed analysis, features and interviews profiling all the storylines regarding Super Bowl LIII.



Super Bowl III MVP, former New York Jets quarterback and NFL icon Joe Namath will visit the set of THE SUPER BOWL TODAY to discuss and give his unique look at the game in which he guaranteed victory 50 years ago.



And, Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl XLVIII-winning quarterback Russell Wilson and Denver Broncos’ Super Bowl 50 MVP linebacker Von Miller will join CBS Sports as guest analysts on THE SUPER BOWL TODAY.



Along with features that have already been announced including a historical look back at Super Bowl III; a special look at the host city of Atlanta and its role in the Civil Rights Movement including interviews with Bernice King, Martin Luther King’s daughter, and former civil rights activist, Atlanta Mayor and UN Ambassador, Andrew Young; and the return of CBS’ Super Bowl features series, “Difference Makers,” which looks back at key plays in recent Super Bowl history, additional scheduled features on THE SUPER BOWL TODAY include (subject to change):



¨ WILSON

A look at the factory that has made the footballs for the big game for over 75 years, including all the Super Bowls. And, you will never believe who is actually the man behind the making of this year’s Super Bowl ball. Producer: Dan Ennis and Shawn Robbins



¨ ATLANTA MUSIC SCENE WITH JERMAINE DUPRI

Nate Burleson gives a special look at the host city as he and famed Atlanta music producer Jermaine Dupri take a driving tour visiting some of the city’s famed music sites ending up at Dupri’s studio. Producer: Gareth Hughes







¨ NUMBERS

A CBS SPORTS PRESENTS Series special animated feature looks at the differences between the two head coaches, Bill Belichick and Sean McVay. Producer: Shawn Robbins



¨ SUPER BOWL CONFIDENTIAL

A behind the scenes look leading up to the biggest game of a player’s life as the cameras follow Rams OT Andrew Whitworth and his family as he prepares for the Super Bowl. Producer: Tyler Jahn



LOS ANGELES RAMS FEATURES

¨ Nate Burleson talks with Rams Head Coach Sean McVay. Producers: Tyler Jahn and Dan Ennis

¨ Boomer Esiason visits with Rams quarterback Jared Goff. Producers: Tyler Jahn and Dan Ennis

¨ Feature with Rams DT Ndamukong Suh, including an interview with Warren Buffett.

Producer: Alanna Campbell



NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS FEATURES

¨ Tony Romo sits down for a conversation with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Producer: Shawn Robbins

¨ Phil Simms and Bill Cowher visit with Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick. Producer: Rahul Rohatgi

¨ Feature with the New England Patriots identical twin brothers Devin and Jason McCourty. Producer: Rahul Rohatgi



Originating live from a set in Game Day Fan Plaza and two inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, James Brown, Boomer Esiason, Bill Cowher, Phil Simms and Nate Burleson, along with Ian Eagle, will host the Network’s pregame show, THE SUPER BOWL TODAY, previewing all the football and excitement leading up to Super Bowl LIII. NFL Insider Jason La Canfora, reporters Tracy Wolfson, Evan Washburn and Jamie Erdahl, NFL Rules Analyst Gene Steratore, and Contributor Jim Rome also will cover the pregame activities. Amanda Balionis will serve as CBS Sports’ Social Media Correspondent.



Sean McManus is Chairman, CBS Sports and serves as Executive Producer for the Network’s coverage of the NFL and Super Bowl LIII. David Berson is President, CBS Sports. Harold Bryant is Executive Producer and Senior Vice President, Production, CBS Sports.



Producers of the Super Bowl III, Atlanta Civil Rights and “Difference Makers” features are Pete Radovich, Jr., Sarah Rinaldi and Charlie Bloom, respectively.



Drew Kaliski is producer and Bob Matina is director of THE SUPER BOWL TODAY.



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CBS Sports Contacts: Jerry Caraccioli gwcaraccioli@cbs.com

Robin Brendle rlbrendle@cbs.com



At CBS Sports Press Office in Atlanta at 212/975-5159

At CBS Compound (GAME DAY ONLY): 404/230-3084, 3081 or 3082