Original title
This is NFL Films
Released
1/1/1986
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
5
Number of episodes
195
Much has been made of the Films style. Salon.com television critic Matt Zoller Seitz has called NFL Films "the greatest in-house P.R. machine in pro sports history . . . an outfit that could make even a tedius stalemate seem as momentous as the battle for the Alamo."[5] NFL Films productions follow certain patterns. Film is mostly used, one camera is dedicated entirely to slow motion shots, microphones are present on the sidelines and near the field to pick up both the sounds of the games as well as the talk on the sidelines, and narrators with deep, powerful, baritone voices are preferred. Narrators have generally been from the Philadelphia metropolitan area, with well-known announcers such as Jefferson Kaye, Harry Kalas, John Facenda, Andy Musser, Jack Whitaker, William Woodson, and current announcer Scott Graham all having narrated NFL Films presentations at various points in time. J.K. Simmons was tapped to narrate the company's one-hour recap of the 16-0 regular season of the 2007 New England Patriots, while actor Burt Lancaster was tabbed for narrations during 1969. Burl Ives narrated the 1971 Washington Redskins highlight film. Team-specific films such as year-in-review films have occasionally been narrated by broadcasters or personalities involved with the team in question. Examples include the 1985, 2000 and 2001 Oakland Raiders season reviews being narrated by actor and former Raiders player Carl Weathers. Former Giant Frank Gifford periodically narrated New York Giants season reviews (notably the company's throwback-themed 2013 season recap) until his death in 2015, and ex-Giants teammate Pat Summerall narrated highlight films for many teams until his death in 2013. New England Patriots play-by-play announcer Gil Santos narrated the year-in-review films of the 1974, 1976, and 1978 seasons, and New Orleans Saints films from their inception in 1967 through 1979 were narrated by Don Criqui, who called Saints games for the NFL on CBS in the team's early years, and radio announcers Al Wester and Wayne Mack. The style has been called tight on the spiral, a reference to the frequently-used slow-motion shot of the spinning football as it travels from the quarterback's hand to the receiver. This shot usually consists of showing the quarterback throwing the football, then the camera zooming in to focus on the spinning ball, then, as the ball starts to descend, the camera zooms out, showing the end result of the ball traveling into the receiver's hands. NFL Films also dubs sound bites of local radio broadcasts over key plays, because radio announcers are typically more enthusiastic about their home teams than are network television broadcasters. In addition, NFL Films often uses multiple camera angles (with an emphasis on close-up shots that often exaggerate the speed of the players in real time). The company's films also employ muscular orchestral scores from a wide variety of musicians, notably Sam Spence, Johnny Pearson (whose "Heavy Action" became the theme for Monday Night Football) Frank Rothman, Ralph Dollimore, Udi Harpaz, Malcolm Lockyer, Jan Stoeckart (under his varied stage names such as Jack Trombey), Peter Reno, Paul Lewis, Prameela Tomashek, Dave Robidoux and Tom Hedden. The company's use of KPM Musichouse tracks also notably included Syd Dale; tracks include "Malestrom" for the company's 1968 Minnesota Vikings season highlight reel and also the psychedelic-flavored jazz track "Artful Dodger" on the film recap of Super Bowl V, specifically during the montage which shows Johnny Unitas' 75-yard touchdown pass to John Mackey which was tipped in flight by Eddie Hinton and Mel Renfro before bounding to Mackey. The company also makes prolific use of footage of players and coaches in the locker room after the game. With these techniques NFL Films turns football games into events that mimic ballet, opera, and epic battle stories. Among the company's most famous creations is the poem and accompanying music cue "The Autumn Wind", which have become official themes for the Oakland Raiders.
They don't stop with just taking a mad down. They leave an imprint on their opponent's psyche and his body. They are the toughest men in America's roughest game.
The greatest drives in NFL history. Includes Johnny Unitas, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana and John Elway.
For the first time ever, NFL Films proudly presents the best of the best. The explosive "Crunch" series, the hilarious "Football Follies" showcase of the greatest gridiron bloopers, and the intimate profiles of "Best Ever" coaches, runners, quarterbacks, and more.
An in-depth look at what it takes to be a winning quarterback, through classic footage and interviews with coaches, quarterbacks and other team players. Features Bernie Kosar, John Elway, Dan Marino and other QB greats.
From Super Bowl I to Super Bowl XXIV, see unprecedented footage of some of football's greatest players, coaches and dynasties. This historic production recaptures the glory of the legendary Lombardi's Green Bay Packers, the Miami Dolphins reign of the 70s and the only four-time Super Bowl winner, the Pittsburgh Steelers, plus much more. The magic of the winners and the despair of the losers, Super Greats, Super Sundays: A History Of The Super Bowl - a must for all football fans.
Players or teams who have overcome adversity to reach pro football's greatest heights have always had one quality in common - a special hunger for the game. A hunger to excel beyond their peers and become the best in the NFL.
Replays great moments of 1990 NFL football action.
Rock & roll and football have always seemed to go together. Especially neck-breaking adrenaline-induced bass lines that perfectly offset a tackle. NFL Rocks takes this idea to the extreme, pairing seasonal football highlights with modern rock riffs. The result is an awesome array of hits and tosses, foibles, and fanfare. The 45-minute video goes from the huddle to the locker room, exposing the highs and lows of professional sports. It includes half-time show footage leading up even more football feats. All of the clips flow like an actual game, with an underdog win and a dramatic last-minute action. NFL Rocks finishes the show with a uniquely musical victory dance.
Pro quarterback John Elway is known for his exciting fourth-quarter scoring drives that won (or nearly won) important games in football history. Elway and the Denver Broncos went to the Super Bowl three times and lost; then he led the team to two consecutive victories in Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII. This documentary traces Elway's career as an outstanding player in high school and college (an All-American at Stanford) through his selection as the NFL's 1987 MVP. Footage of Elway in action, interviews, and commentary are featured. Elway also explains his offensive strategies and provides advice on sports nutrition and conditioning.
This video documents the ever-popular American sport between 1920 and 1994. Narrated by actor John Mahoney, this presentation chronicles 75 spectacular seasons of the game with vivid and memorable clips from newsreels and video footage of some of the most exciting games and Superbowls. This documentary begins with an interview of Aldo Browser of the Canton Bulldogs, the last surviving player from the first professional football team. Some of football's superstars and legends are featured, like Jim Brown, Johnny Unitas, and Homer Jones. Don Shula, Joe Montana, and Bill Walsh offer insightful commentary about the game and its impact on American culture during the 20th century. It's an ideal video for any fan of this all-American sport.
In this first of a series of videos celebrating the NFL's first 75 years, the focus is all on plays. With categories like Greatest Catches, Greatest Throws, Greatest Tackles, Greatest Returns, Greatest Interceptions, and the Greatest Moment, the die-hard football fan won't miss a single moment of NFL greatness, which includes such all-time leading playmakers as Frank Gifford, John Elway, John Unitas, and Gale Sayers.
The second volume of NFL Film's video trilogy celebrates its first 75 years with this focus on the league's players. Some of football's greatest are highlighted in this documentary with clips and player interviews. The video is broken down into eight categories: Greatest Quarterback, Greatest Individual Offensive Season, Greatest Individual Defensive Season, Greatest All-Around Individual Season, Greatest Offensive Line, Greatest Three-Man Receiving Unit, Greatest Individual Receiver, and Greatest Player. Offense rather than defense is emphasized. The video covers players over seven decades and features 15 players, including nine Hall of Famers. It is packed with wonderful clips, sound bites, and humorous anecdotes told by the players, putting a human face on the game.
Greatest Feuds, Greatest Stories, Greatest Days. Plus a top ten list of fun facts and uncanny coincidences
The men who play the toughest position in sports come clean- talking about themselves, each other and what it's like to line up over center each week in the National Football League.
War Stories takes fans into the nether world of an NFL pile-up, where anything can happen...and does! War Stories follows Emmitt Smith on the field, Sam Wyche on the sidelines, and finally War Stories celebrates the ultimate war story - and triumph, with the inspirational story of Rocky Bleier, a true American hero.
"You gonna Shmoooze 'em a bit?"
The Single Wing, The Stiff Arm, Sprint Right Option, The Onside Kick, The Dropkick, The Barefoot Kicker, Zone Blitz, Punt Returners, T.J Troup-Defensive Statistics, League Integration
Classic NFL Films footage and behind-the-scenes action, straight from the Vaults of NFL Films. Features rarely seen footage of the early days of pro football in America, from the unique perspective of NFL Films. Volume 1: Creation (1962-65). Go back in time to witness how it all began - beginning with the 1962 NFL Championship. Also featured in this classic time-capsule are interviews with Vince Lombardi, on and off-field outtakes from Dick Butkus, Gale Sayers, and Johnny Unitas, and the 1965 Pro Bowl, which will be remembered forever as Jim Brown's last game.
Classic NFL Films footage and behind-the-scenes action, straight from the Vaults of NFL Films. Features rarely seen footage of the early days of pro football in America, from the unique perspective of NFL Films. Volume 2: Renegades (1960-69). This volume takes a look back at the colorful players, loyal fans and outlaw image of the American Football League (AFL). Witness the evolution of one of the greatest experiments in American sports, from its humble beginnings to the juggernaut that forced a merger with the mighty NFL.
Classic NFL Films footage and behind-the-scenes action, straight from the Vaults of NFL Films. Features rarely seen footage of the early days of pro football in America, from the unique perspective of NFL Films. Volume 3: Merger (1970). This volume focuses on the merger between the National Football League and the American Football League. Based on nearly 400 hours of lost footage re-creates the rocky honeymoon and successful marriage of the two Leagues.
Retrospective celebrates NFL Films, the company created by father-son team Ed and Steve Sabol. Founded in 1962, NFL Films has its hands in nearly every aspect of visual media, including feature films, documentaries, and advertising. NFL FILM CLASSICS goes behind the scenes to reveal the story behind NFL Films (originally called Blair Motion Pictures) and its impact on football.
Retrospective celebrates NFL Films, the company created by father-son team Ed and Steve Sabol. Founded in 1962, NFL Films has its hands in nearly every aspect of visual media, including feature films, documentaries, and advertising. NFL FILM CLASSICS goes behind the scenes to reveal the story behind NFL Films (originally called Blair Motion Pictures) and its impact on football.
Retrospective celebrates NFL Films, the company created by father-son team Ed and Steve Sabol. Founded in 1962, NFL Films has its hands in nearly every aspect of visual media, including feature films, documentaries, and advertising. NFL FILM CLASSICS goes behind the scenes to reveal the story behind NFL Films (originally called Blair Motion Pictures) and its impact on football.
NFL Films: Legends of Autumn, Vol. IV - Big Game America is the fourth part of a series of releases that charts how NFL films grew from a small independent company into the official history recorders of the country's most popular sport. This edition features footage from the early sixties, including Don Meredith of the Dallas Cowboys in his final game.
NFL Films: Legends of Autumn, Vol. V - More Than a Game is the fifth release in a series of titles designed to showcase the history of the NFL as recorded by NFL films. This edition features footage of some of the most celebrated coaches and players in the game's storied history.
NFL Films: Legends of Autumn, Vol. VI - Eyeball to Eyeball is the sixth release in a series of titles designed to showcase the history of the NFL as recorded by NFL films. This edition features footage of some of the most celebrated coaches and players in the game's storied history.
The complete history of each NFL team.
History of the Chicago / St. Louis / Phoenix / Arizona Cardinals Professional Football Franchise, est. 1920
History of the Decatur / Chicago (Stayleys) Bears Professional Football Franchise, est. 1920
History of the Green Bay Packers Professional Football Franchise, est. 1919
History of the New York Giants Professional Football Franchise, est. 1925
History of the Portsmouth (Spartans) / Detroit Lions Professional Football Franchise, est. 1930
History of the Boston (Braves) / Washington Redskins Professional Football Franchise, est. 1932
History of the Philadelphia (Steagles) Eagles Professional Football Franchise, est. 1933
History of the Pittsburgh (Pirates/Steagles) Steelers Professional Football Franchise, est. 1933
History of the Cleveland / Los Angeles / St. Louis Rams Professional Football Franchise, est. 1937
History of the San Francisco 49ers Professional Football Franchise, est. 1946
History of the Cleveland Browns Professional Football Franchise, est. 1946
History of the Baltimore / Indianapolis Professional Football Franchise, est. 1953
History of the Dallas Cowboys Professional Football Franchise, est. 1960
History of the Dallas (Texans) / Kansas City Chiefs Professional Football Franchise, est. 1960
History of the Los Angeles / San Diego Chargers Professional Football Franchise, est. 1960
History of the Denver Broncos Professional Football Franchise, est. 1960
History of the New York (Titans) Jets Professional Football Franchise, est. 1960
History of the Boston / New England Patriots Professional Football Franchise, est. 1960
History of the Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders Professional Football Franchise, est. 1960
History of the Houston / Tennessee (Oilers) Titans Professional Football Franchise, est. 1960
History of the Buffalo Bills Professional Football Franchise, est. 1960
History of the Minnesota Vikings Professional Football Franchise, est. 1961
History of the Atlanta Falcons Professional Football Franchise, est. 1966
History of the Miami Dolphins Professional Football Franchise, est. 1966
Video Profiles and Stories of the men that play and coach the game, the teams they play and coach for, and the legendary games that they played in.
Three stories about friendships and bond made from the game of NFL Football. First, the story of the long lasting friendship of Tom Brookshier and Pat Summerall. Next, the story of former 1st Round Draft Pick Offensive Tackle, Roy Foster, chocolate chip cookies (with Raisins), and a pound cake. Finally the story of Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez, cameraman Mickey Pfleger, and a life-saving tackle.
Tommy Nobis, Brian Bozworth, Icky Woods, Anthony Munoz, Jim Mora, Brian Billick, 1981 AFC Championship - Bengals vs Chargers, and 1996 AFC Divisional Playoff - Jaguars vs Broncos, 1998 NFC Championship - Falcons vs Vikings
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