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Super Bowl counterprogramming

The use of counterprogramming during the Super Bowl, including Fox airing a live In Living Color special against halftime in 1992.

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Jan 14, 2026
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How have media outlets verified claims about alternative Super Bowl programming in past years?

Newsrooms have verified claims about alternative Super Bowl programming mainly by checking official schedules and network press releases, consulting specialty guides and trade outlets that aggregate p...

Jan 18, 2026

How have past Super Bowl counterprogramming efforts performed in audience reach and media impact?

Counterprogramming against the Super Bowl has delivered mixed but measurable results: a few high-profile successes pulled millions away for short windows and reshaped NFL halftime strategy, niche alte...