Halftime show
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A halftime show is a performance given during the brief period between the first and second halves, or the second and third quarters, of a sporting event. Halftime shows are not given for
The first instance of a halftime show was in November, 1892 at the
Others generally attribute the invention of the halftime show to Walter Lingo. Lingo was the owner of a dog kennel and sponsored an all-Native American football team, the Oorang Indians, to tour the country and promote the kennel. In addition to playing football, the Indians would provide various forms of entertainment, including exhibiting the dogs, players demonstrating their prowess (Nick Lassa once wrestled a bear while Jim Thorpe would kick long-distance field goals), dancing, and demonstrations of native culture. Although the halftime show was in part designed to bring an additional draw to mask the fact that the Indians did not put much effort into the actual game, his halftime show was mostly the same from game to game, and the novelty wore off after two years.[2][3]
A modern halftime show can consist of
The halftime show also often describes television studio shows during the intermission which review scores and stories from across the league's schedule during that break between action.
Gridiron football
A halftime show is a traditional element in an American football and Canadian football game. During the interval between the second and third quarters (normally 20 minutes) some form of entertainment is presented on the field. The entertainment frequently consists of performances by marching bands.
At high school and most college games, the school bands of the two competing teams perform at halftime with the marching band of the visiting team performing first followed by the marching band of the home team. Often, the cheerleaders and/or a dance team will perform. Other activities may also take place, and these vary widely. Until sometime in the early 1980s, these shows were typically included as part of the broadcast if the game was televised; since that time, it has become traditional for TV networks to devote the halftime to a roundup of other games' scores as well as providing analysis.[citation needed]
During a professional football game, a high school or college band may be brought in to perform. For the Super Bowl and Grey Cup games, an elaborate show involving world-renowned music stars, dancers, fireworks and other special effects has become the norm. High-profile acts are generally chosen for their broad appeal, due to the games' large audiences, and choices that deviate from that tend to be poorly received.
Many football historians[
Super Bowl
In the United States, the halftime show for the Super Bowl is perhaps the highlight of the event and can cost millions to stage.
On February 1, 2004, the live halftime show for
Grey Cup
In Canada, the halftime show for the Grey Cup is a highlight of the event and can cost millions to stage. Performers over the years have included Justin Bieber, Shania Twain, Blue Rodeo, Black Eyed Peas, Keith Urban, Green Day and Imagine Dragons.
Rugby football
A halftime show is a traditional element in a Rugby league and Rugby union game during a Grand final.
See also
- Seventh-inning stretch
- List of Super Bowl halftime shows
- List of Grey Cup halftime shows
- Tifo
- Card stunts
- The Cricket Show
References
- ^ Pevos, Edward (2018-01-17). "Kid Rock NHL All-Star Game headlining gig gets mixed reactions". mlive. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- ^ Tramel, Jimmie (September 13, 2009). "NFL's Indians were rich in Oklahomans". Tulsa World.
- ^ Borowski, Sam (January 5, 1995). "Oorang Indians: One of the First NFL Teams". Indian Country Today. Lakota Times. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ "Walter Lingo - Ohio History Central". www.ohiohistorycentral.org.
- ^ "What's an Oorang?". Archived from the original on 2009-04-08. Retrieved 2009-03-12.
External links
- The Super Bowl Entertainment gives a list of all past pregame, anthem, cointoss, and halftime shows at the Super Bowl, with the producer, the theme and the talent featured in each one.
- Statement regarding the Super Bowl halftime show How NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue feels about the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy
- Ohio History Central: Walter Lingo