NFL on CBS (1981-1986)

[@RobertoLopez-xb1mj]

BEST. NFL. THEME SONG. EVER!!

[@michaelhogg324]

FACTS! I would say that the current version of Sunday Night Football on NBC is the best and the version NBC used in the 1970s and 1990s along with ESPN in the 1980s round out my TOP 5!

[@gabebiwit9783]

They should put this theme song back

[@toddhill6373]

Heck yeah!

[@MIKECNW]

Think I'll listen to this every Sunday now.

[@saveamerica423]

BEST NFL THEME OF ALL TIME

[@michaelhogg324]

Where would you put NBC Sunday Night Football's Theme at?

[@bbh70002]

Greatest NFL theme music ever in television history. Brings back memories of a classic era of NFC football.

[@russellseilhamer4552]

This theme sends me chills. The tail end of the NFLs golden era

[@larrybinenstock584]

I agree with you 100 percent. The best

[@dodge96neon]

i'm pat summerall with john madden. we're live at rfk as the washington redskins take on the dallas cowboys in the renewing of a classic rivalry.

[@jasonmullins7115]

Or vs the New York Giants or Philadelphia Eagles...you knew it was going to be good. Ah, to live those days again of seeing the real Skins at RFK.

[@williamwenzel6915]

Summerall and Madden along with this theme music, how I remember. The best ever!

[@michael.prescott4016]

Tom Landry the only coach the Cowboys have ever had, John,

[@rogerjrusa]

dodge96neon We’re live at Texas Stadium. As they say, the road to the Super Bowl goes thru Dallas...

[@davidsmith4416]

Man, this takes me home. Mom preparing dinner. The aroma...and waiting for the slate of football games, Sunday afternoon.

[@louistenore2185]

Thank you Don Robinson for your introductions for CBS Sports

[@jawarapittman6889]

I think you meant Don Robertson.

[@louistenore2185]

@@jawarapittman6889 yes

[@marklamphear7531]

Cbs needs to bring this theme back.

[@marksymbala1193]

Mark Lamphear amen

[@1985OldSkool]

Absolutely, now that CBS has the AFC package

[@jessemathes5126]

@Mark Lamphear :'(

[@flashbaneyify]

Not only should they bring it back, they should have used it in Super Bowl 53.

[@norbertoniebres1615]

I love this theme. Just as good as the Pots and Pans theme.

[@alexlarams]

My favorite NFL on CBS theme of all time!!!

[@craigfoye6674]

Reminds me of my early childhood during the early 1980’s!!

[@benfranklinsays2713]

You are looking live at RFK stadium. Hello everyone, I'm Brent Musberger, this is the NFL on CBS.

[@lionsfan7500]

Hell yeah awesome! I am literally getting goosebumps hearing this. Hello everyone and welcome to another Thanksgiving day game here at the Pontiac Silverdome. Where the first place Chicago Bears are playing the Lions to hold on to first place, and the Lions are playing for pride at this point if the season. I'm Pat Summeral along here with John Madden for one of the best NFL traditions. Growing up in Detroit this was that one time a year the Lions would get a national audience with Pat Summeral and John Madden and as a kid I was so excited to see my guys and my stadium in the spotlight.

[@crazypackersfan]

I've always associated this theme with the 1982 Super Bowl Tournament. What a playoffs that was, and what a great theme this is.

[@shanetrimble9265]

Oh man. Me too

[@20thCenturyMan80]

This song was playing while Joe Montana was running out of the tunnel during the 81 championship game. Jordan had sirius, Montana had this!

[@WaltGekko]

Actually, CBS began using this theme with the 1981 season. They used it the first three weeks of the 1986 season before replacing it with the "Pots and Pans" theme.

[@patrickramirez8433]

Did u like the. Pots and pans theme ??

[@phillipmorales8886]

I love this theme it was awesome, I wish CBS would bring it back!!

[@louistenore2185]

If this don;t psych you up for Sunday afternoon Football nothing will go throw back to the 80s.

[@discomikeyboy2012]

San Francisco, California. A city known for its restaurants, its cable cars, the Golden Gate bridge. But not for its professional sports teams. No pro team has ever brought a major world championship to San Francisco. And yet, this afternoon, the football 49ers stand just two steps away from a Superbowl title. Their hurdle today is more than formidable: the Dallas Cowboys. A team whose tradition is as rich as San Francisco's is barren. Dallas this afternoon seeks a record sixth trip to the Superbowl. And what of the fans here at Candlestick Park. Are they ready? The Cowboys at the 49ers...today...for the NFC Championship AND a place with the Cincinnati Bengals in Superbowl 16! CBS SPORTS PRESENTS...... THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE. TODAY'S GAME: THE DALLAS COWBOYS AGAINST THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS. Everybody talks about the weather and here's the way it shapes up: 58 degrees, a light breeze, chance of rain, none. Clear and mild, after six and a half inches of rain earlier in the week. Hi everybody, I'm Vin Scully, and welcome to Candlestick Park...

[@RobertoLopez-xb1mj]

Vin Scully's final intro for the NFL ON CBS before joining NBC shortly after where he would do play by play for MLB games through the rest of that decade. I miss his play by play calling for both networks. His voice was tailor made for that profession exclusively.

[@1985OldSkool]

@Arthur Anderson and let's not forget the fact that the Oakland Raiders (January 30, 1960 to May 7, 1982 and July 21, 1995 to January 21, 2020) had also won Super Bowl XI (1976 season) and Super Bowl XV (1980 season), before moving to Los Angeles in 1982. Now, they're the Las Vegas Raiders.

[@kevinburke6055]

Roberto Lopez Scully is a legend but he’s no Summerall when it comes to announcing football. Summerall was the best TV football play by play and Scully was the best baseball play by play guy.

[@jamesgurksnis4392]

It’s also known for nice row houses.

[@ricardomarino3763]

Legendary

[@chrisanderson7984]

Brings me back to my youth

[@scottklepper5262]

Wow just had a major flashback. 10 yrs old start the day with some Atari 2600 then 9am pre game show then 10am gametime, hoping the Rams were on. Man I miss this, great stuff.

[@Stallion67]

Absolute Classic!! When football was very inspiring to watch. Gets you in the mood to watch Sunday afternoon football. Great post.

[@louistenore2185]

best sports theme ever

[@alfonsogreen2722]

The best theme ever

[@calvinlincoln1896]

Best theme CBS ever making my eyes water! Montana, Dickerson, Fouts, Singletary, Danny White, Jimmy The Greek!The real NFL!!!! Not this Bullshit they call the NFL, nowadays

[@fab5frk]

You forgot Lawrence Taylor

[@kibitznec700]

Calvin I agree with you 1 million percent. Todays NFL is pure and unbelieveable bull sxxt

[@Dave-nj4go]

Back in the 80 then a Redskins would come on

[@Mike_McCloud]

Making me cry too so motivational. Crazy how music can touch your emotions was born in 89 too so didnt hear this til recently.

[@louistenore2185]

You are looking live on a beautiful day in East Rutherford NJ as the Giants take on there arch rival Eagles ,Hello again every body im Brent Musburger .

[@richardtyler1822]

The best NFL theme of the 80s!

[@larrybinenstock584]

Best theme ever

[@OliveOyl12590]

This was the last theme CBS used before their announcer put us in our place and told us what time it was.

[@kevinevans5921]

Man! Every theme song CBS had then, NFL, NBA, NCAA was awesome!

[@johnnyroberts3761]

CBS Sports presents...The National Football League! Today, an NFC Playoff Game. The St. Louis Cardinals against the Green Bay Packers!

[@vpking77]

This theme also rules over the one they use today.

[@sillygoose635]

the current NFL theme on CBS is way better than this.

[@salayobrown8942]

both of them are good. I think I like this one better.

[@ericthomas917]

@@sillygoose635 your opinion

[@randyringhofer1436]

I absolutely hate the one they use today. Agreed they need to bring this one back.

[@seaningram3285]

Thanks for posting this full version. I remember this one from back in the day.

[@JalalLatif]

Thanks for this Billy! I wish the creators of this theme and alot of those other great theme songs would put out the full versions of these classics

[@komradkolonel]

I was a pre-teen and later a teenager when this was the theme song. I'll take it in a heartbeat to what CBS uses now. It also takes me back to an era when there weren't as many ego maniacs that aren't team players on the field.

[@keithsmith9175]

My all time favorite NFL intro!!!!!!! Thank you so much for this!!!!!!! Great era of NFL!!!!!!

[@craigfoye6674]

“The NFL on CBS” theme from the early 1980’s reminds me of my early childhood!!!

[@kevingallagher2127]

Helluva job! An edit that needed to be done. Thanks!

[@michaelpowell5266]

CBS Sports presents the National Football League. This afternoon, from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, it's the Cincinnati Bengals vs. the Indianapolis Colts!!!

[@rogerjrusa]

Wow, what wonderful memories this brings back.

[@depaola63]

Absolutely wonderful era ⭐️🌈I’m now 57 , these years were my youth!

[@lucherahuntley4276]

I heard CBS sports for all my life!!!

[@kaseywestbrook8564]

CBS Sports presents...the National Hockey League! Tonight, from T Mobile Arena, it's game one of the Stanley Cup Final between the Montreal Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights.

[@WS3RD]

Great editing! You worked with what was available. Wish there was a first-generation full theme available.

[@astrostar49]

Thanks for putting this together. I'm guessing you had to take different pieces from different intros to the games to compose this one since I don't think an official version has been released. I remember looking for it about a year and a half ago, but couldn't find it on KZbin. Glad someone decided to step up.

[@chrisorr4902]

This is another great NFL on CBS theme.

[@joshuakline1435]

Let's go back to the 1983 Season Don Robertson: CBS Sports Presents.......The National Football League Today, the National Football Conference Championship Game. The San Francisco 49ers vs The Washington Redskins

[@BigDave50]

CBS needs this and the nfc back

[@HowardSalwasser]

Slight correction, this was first used in 1981.

[@hrtvfan2870]

Pat Summerall's closing line from the tease of the 1983 NFC Championship Game: "Montana and Theismann. After today, one of them is going back to the Super Bowl. But ONLY one."

[@MainEventPoint]

When you can be referred to with just your first names, you know you're rarified air... "What game are Pat & John doing?"

[@cosmoevents21st56]

Loved this intro back in the day.

[@MinhPham-vg6bw]

Where's the football hologram of the dude running and dodging tackles?

[@bmasters1981]

That was on The NFL Today-- that started in '83. Search under NFL Today 1983.

[@williamjones7247]

This here...was/IS the best NFL TGEME MUSIC ON EITHER NETWORKS...BAR NONE. (In my humble opinion) Really got me going Sunday mornings as a 12th grader - 2 yrs of college then USAF...my youth. Miss this theme the most.

[@michaelmclean7224]

This is hard to find . I used to love this opening.. great way to start a game !!

[@chauncymalone3149]

This NFL sounds on CBS NFL one of a kind brings back so many memories .Ramon thibodeaux

[@crawford371]

RIP John Madden

[@tylongkicks8821]

This was before my football watching time

[@richiebear1969]

At one time they also had the best college football theme as well.

[@erikbunty2016]

Don Robertson should had a unique, robust voice.

[@erikbunty2016]

*sure

[@louistenore2185]

So it was Don Robertson who did the intro correct?

[@bmasters1981]

@@louistenore2185 Yes, indeed-- he was CBS Sports' main man (college football, college hoops, NBA, Sports Saturday/Sunday/Spectacular, NFL [and The NFL Today]-- you name it, he did it).

[@bmasters1981]

He's still alive (in his 90s now)-- I don't know how we'd get to him to say so though (I grew up around his voice as well, having been born in 1981; of course, I didn't know who it was at first).

[@alfonsogreen2722]

@@bmasters1981 he just passed away on January 9. Check google.

[@randyringhofer1436]

Please bring this music back NFL.

[@erichawsey2700]

I like this one much better than the one cbs uses now.

[@1985OldSkool]

If Don Robertson were alive today, he would say something like this: CBS Sports presents the best in the National Football League...the American Football Conference. Today, the Baltimore Ravens take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

[@cfoster81]

It would be "CBS Sports Presents...The National Football League!" "Today, The Baltimore Ravens against the Pittsburgh Steelers"

[@1985OldSkool]

Now, that what I call a REAL rivalry, one of the best in ALL of the NFL.

[@michaelhogg324]

1985 was that who did the VO? I was always wondering who did it? That said if only they can do the 300 Violins Orchestra for Monday Night Football on ESPN?

[@bmasters1981]

Don Robertson is alive, just no longer on CBS (retired for just over a quarter-century); nonetheless, that's, I think, what he would say and how it would sound.

[@johnnyballenatl]

@@bmasters1981 Actually, Don Robertson did die some time ago.

[@chrisanderson7984]

This was theme when I was a little boy lol

[@shantelfullerton9865]

This will be just mesmerizing. Looking on live TV at ScreenVariety Tv already :D

[@JLSAUNDERS72]

Instead of focusing on the newest cancel culture theme, or pissing off half of America. Let’s play the damn game again!

[@coreylevine3856]

Today it the Atlanta Falcons vs the Los Angeles Rams

[@chaunseybillings5381]

Brings tears to My eyes

[@dolphinbuc]

Iconic!!!

[@jdhoops4775]

Playing this while watching GB TB NFCtitle game

[@michaelhogg324]

i wonder where I can find this to use if able to for the upcoming football season when I call games

[@d72jjpilc]

Ah, yes - as others have mentioned or alluded to, I picture myself listening to Pat Summerall and John Madden welcome the viewers to a game featuring NFC powerhouses in the 1980's (mostly Redskins, Cowboys, and Giants, but also Bears, Rams, and 49ers).

[@roysanders7447]

I love sports themes.

[@JLSAUNDERS72]

I think this makes football great again... nfl and tv just want to sell ad time now... and put little thought into the product they produce now...

[@sillygoose635]

nfl has always wanted to sell air time.

[@JLSAUNDERS72]

True. But it seems that no thought into production, other than focusing in on personality of players instead of personality of teams rivals and city of rivals. And how many jerseys can we sell of a player that will jump ship and go for the biggest dollar signs and support the newest cancel culture endeavor.

[@juliansmith6291]

Today it's the New Orleans Saints verses the Los Angeles Rams

[@chrisanderson7984]

I remember this as we were watching the skins and cowboys or the 49ers at my grandmother house

[@johnjarrell6767]

This song used to fire me up!!!!!

[@humblesoul07]

Today the San Francisco 49ers vs the New Orleans Saints right here in CBS SPORTS!

[@fluxerflixer1]

You are looking live!!!!!!!! Brent Musburger

[@wnychevy09]

CBS Sports coverage of the National Football League is sponsored by (put in sponsors)

[@arizonawrestlinginterviews1040]

Budweiser, the King Of Beers....and by Ford, where quality is job one.

[@bigzach79]

Love it

[@micmac99]

Today, the San Francisco 49ers versus the New York Giants.

[@Knightmessenger]

Who composed this? Allyson Bellink?

[@MainEventPoint]

CBS has never blown a sports intro theme...NEVER

[@escrapplem9454]

Yes! Hell yes!

[@flashbaneyify]

CBS SPORTS PRESENTS: THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE. TODAY FROM ATLANTA, IT'S SUPER BOWL 53 BETWEEN THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VS THE LOS ANGELES RAMS.

[@softrockrules]

Theme of themes!

[@brettshepherd5240]

Today....The sf 49ers vs the los Angeles RAMS

[@entertainmentsportsandmore5783]

NFL on CBS theme (1981-1986).

[@entertainmentsportsandmore5783]

until the 1985 NFC Championship Game...

[@veggieoilerfan2940]

Entertainment Sports and More CBS actually used this theme during the 1986 preseason plus the first three weeks of the 1986 regular season.

[@BlazeOfGlory742]

Old school

[@scottbrown7497]

Today the Green Bay Packers take on the Detroit Lions from sold out Lambeau Field

[@dannyduncan1730]

I like the 1976. Version better

[@Cbear3450]

CBS Sports presents The National Football League! Today the NFC Championship! The Los Angeles Rams against the Chicago Bears!

[@coreylevine8095]

Today the Los Angeles Rams vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

[@dolphinbuc]

Fucking epic!!!!

[@salayobrown8942]

CBS SPORTS coverage of the NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE is brought to you by SUBARU,...

[@juliansmith1951]

CBS sports coverage of the national football league is sponsored by:

[@craigscott2807]

Pat Summerall Riggins on the left againts that Raiders D, NOTHING DOING! Marcus Allen is in the open and he could be gone😂😂😂😂😂

[@patrickramirez8433]

Fuck. Yeah. Meomres of my. Youth ages 11-16 for me.

[@JLSAUNDERS72]

I watched the Cowboys v Redskins today... on CBS today and it’s like listening to a funeral procession going by. Even though it was pretty exciting near the end of the game I noted that the broadcast is lame. I also noted FEDEx Field was about 90% full. Pretty lame, back in the day Football was a mans sport. Now I will give it to DAK he took a hell of a lick. But in my day we took the lick and moved on. Watch Danny White 1982 NFC Championship Game... I am not in favor to people getting hurt, but this constant Instant Reply is what is killing football. It would be competitive if they made it all real time and if a bad call was made this year for sure we would get them next year... I haven’t watched a full game since 2016, with lame whining and lame National Anthem protests it’s no wonder the NFL is struggling and please get rid of the Pink..... if you want to raise money for a cause don’t desecrate a mans sport with PINk... do it on your own terms... they have raised nearly 18 Billion on this cause and we still don’t have a cure.

[@coolmasterlove377]

#FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCKKKKKKIIIIIIIINNNNGGG AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ald3975]

Worse music...bad choices