Half-Hour Special Highlights Iconic
Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes,
Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts and
Jayden Daniels, Along with NFL
Legends Doug Williams and Randall
Cunningham
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ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In
celebration of Black History Month, Nickelodeon will debut NFL
Slimetime Presents Nickelodeon's Game Changers, a brand-new
special for kids and families that chronicles the journey and
triumphs of contemporary Black quarterbacks in the National
Football League. Hosted by Young Dylan, (NFL Slimetime,
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan), the
half-hour special will explore their profound impact on the game,
their communities, and the broader narrative of race and leadership
in professional football. NFL Slimetime Presents Nickelodeon's
Game Changers will debut on Wednesday,
Feb. 26, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT)
on Nickelodeon, and be available to stream on Paramount+ and the
Nickelodeon YouTube channel the next day.
NFL Slimetime Presents Nickelodeon's Game Changers will
highlight the personal stories of iconic athletes, including:
Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, and Jayden Daniels, along with legendary
quarterbacks Doug Williams and
Randall Cunningham. Through
exclusive interviews, archival footage and behind-the-scenes
moments, the show will celebrate the cultural icons writing living
history and will honor the trailblazers who have paved the way for
future generations. Excerpts of NFL Slimetime Presents
Nickelodeon's Game Changers will also be programmed across
select Nickelodeon and NFL social accounts.
Leading into the special, Nickelodeon will premiere a brand-new
episode of Tyler Perry's Young
Dylan titled "Red Tails," on Wednesday,
Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT).
In this episode, Dylan overcomes his fear of flying with
inspiration from the Tuskegee Airmen and a dream, ultimately
leading his family on an exciting plane trip.
The Sports Emmy Award-nominated weekly NFL series, NFL
Slimetime, will debut the final episode of its fourth season on
Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT), and be available to stream the
next day on Paramount+, with a recap of Super Bowl LIX--complete
with Slimelights, post-game interviews on the field and the
awarding of the Super Bowl LIX NVP. Hosted by CBS analyst and
former NFL standout Nate Burleson
and Nick star Young Dylan (Dylan
Gilmer, Tyler Perry's
Young Dylan), NFL Slimetime features Nick-ified
highlights, expert advice and special guest appearances for kids
and families to enjoy together. During the off-season, NFL
Slimetime will continue to invite football fans of all ages to
experience the fun of the sport through original digital
content.
NFL Slimetime Presents Nickelodeon's Game Changers is
produced by Nickelodeon in association with the NFL. Production for
Nickelodeon is overseen by Ashley
Kaplan, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Unscripted
& Digital Studio; Paul J Medford, Vice President of Unscripted
Current Series; Luke Wahl, Vice
President of Unscripted Creative; and Jana
Blumenthal, Vice President of Production.
NFL Slimetime is executive produced by Ashley Kaplan, Luke
Wahl, Paul J Medford and Jana
Blumenthal. CBS Sports' Shawn
Robbins serves as executive producer and showrunner.
Production for Nickelodeon is overseen by Ashley Kaplan, Executive Vice President,
Nickelodeon Unscripted & Digital Studio.
Tyler
Perry's Young Dylan series is created
and executive produced by Tyler
Perry. Production for Nickelodeon is overseen by
Shauna Phelan, Executive Vice
President and Head, Live-Action Series, Films & Talent,
Nickelodeon & Awesomeness TV. Brian
Banks, Vice President, Live-Action, Current Series,
Nickelodeon & Awesomeness TV, serves as Nickelodeon's executive
in charge for the series.
Nickelodeon, now in its 45th year, is the number one
entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global
business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand
includes television programming and production in the United States
and around the world, plus consumer products, digital,
location-based experiences, publishing and feature films. For more
information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon
is a part of Paramount's (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of
multimedia entertainment brands.
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