NBC’s Nostalgic ‘Heidi Game’ Reminder: Jets vs Raiders Pregame Intro Ensures No Replay of History: NBC took a trip down memory lane before the Sunday Night Football clash between the New York Jets and the Las Vegas Raiders. The show’s introduction featured actress Jennifer Edwards, known for her role in the 1968 film Heidi. She brought back memories of the infamous “Heidi Game” between the Jets and Raiders, assuring viewers that history wouldn’t repeat itself.
Back in November 1968, the Jets and Raiders, two top teams in the AFL, engaged in an anticipated showdown. The game lived up to the hype with an intense back-and-forth, but NBC made a critical decision to switch to the movie Heidi right on schedule. This move caused East Coast viewers to miss the Raiders’ incredible comeback, scoring two touchdowns in the final minute to secure a 43-32 victory.
They got Heidi girl (Jennifer Edwards) to do the intro and it’s awesome pic.twitter.com/2bkv0YRtVu
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) November 13, 2023
Fast forward almost 55 years, and the pregame intro for Sunday night’s matchup was spot-on. It’s reassuring to see that both the NFL and NBC have learned from the past, ensuring that the infamous Heidi incident won’t be repeated.
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