Let's get loud, Super Bowl halftime show
The Super Bowl halftime show has evolved from a chintzy interlude to must-see TV. Here's its evolution.
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Show Notes
Even if you don’t like football, you probably have opinions about the Super Bowl halftime show. Today, we look at the history of this curious spectacle, from its humble beginnings to the mega-star extravaganzas of today. And along the way, we’ll take a look at how this roughly 15-minute intermission became an unlikely reflection of American culture.
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