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By Emily Ashby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fast-paced, star-studded series is fun for football fans.
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NFL Rush
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What's the Story?
NFL RUSH is a magazine show that compiles game highlights, player interviews, bloopers, and trivia about the league and its stars. Camera footage gives fans the impression that they're sitting on the sidelines overhearing the players and coaches during the game, and Q&A sessions give viewers insight into their favorite athletes' activities off the field. Some segments test viewers' knowledge of the game and its most memorable moments; others put young fans in the broadcast seat to narrate comical clips.
Is It Any Good?
Fast-paced and action-packed like the game itself, this show is an NFL fan's VIP pass to an up-close view of the league and its biggest celebrities. It's geared toward kids, but the content is intriguing for fans of any age who feel deflated when the game clock runs out and the players hit the locker room. If you've ever wondered what Russell Wilson, Drew Brees, and other stars do after the stats are tallied, then this is the show for you.
NFL Rush is plenty entertaining, and it celebrates the best aspects of professional sports stars. By letting kids glimpse these athletes in less scripted moments, it also touches on the concept of celebrity and media image in a way that invites discussion. As such, it's a great pick for sports-loving families who want a close-up view of their favorite game and its players.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the similarities and differences in the players' personas when they're on the field and when they're off. To what degree do you think celebrities put on an act for the cameras, even in interviews such as the ones in this show? Can we ever be sure we're seeing a star's real personality at play? Should we expect to?
What inspires these players to greatness? Are they motivated by money, by fame, or by pride? What makes you want to succeed in your endeavors?
What explains our fascination with sports in general and football in particular? What can be learned by competition? Is competition ever a bad thing?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 10, 2014
- Network : Nickelodeon
- Genre : Reality TV
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 20, 2019
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