NFL SLIMETIME PRESENTS NICKELODEON'S GAME CHANGERS: BRAND-NEW SPECIAL FOR KIDS & FAMILIES DEBUTS WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26, AT 8:00 P.M. (ET/PT) IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Half-Hour Special Highlights Iconic Quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts and Jayden Daniels, Along with NFL Legends Doug Williams and Randall Cunningham
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2025 -- In celebration of Black History Month, Nickelodeon will debut NFL Slimetime Presents Nickelodeon's Game Changers, a brand-new special for kids and families that chronicles the journey and triumphs of contemporary Black quarterbacks in the National Football League. Hosted by Young Dylan, (NFL Slimetime, Tyler Perry's Young Dylan), the half-hour special will explore their profound impact on the game, their communities, and the broader narrative of race and leadership in professional football. NFL Slimetime Presents Nickelodeon's Game Changers will debut on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, and be available to stream on Paramount+ and the Nickelodeon YouTube channel the next day.
NFL Slimetime Presents Nickelodeon's Game Changers will highlight the personal stories of iconic athletes, including: Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, and Jayden Daniels, along with legendary quarterbacks Doug Williams and Randall Cunningham. Through exclusive interviews, archival footage and behind-the-scenes moments, the show will celebrate the cultural icons writing living history and will honor the trailblazers who have paved the way for future generations. Excerpts of NFL Slimetime Presents Nickelodeon's Game Changers will also be programmed across select Nickelodeon and NFL social accounts.
Leading into the special, Nickelodeon will premiere a brand-new episode of Tyler Perry's Young Dylan titled "Red Tails," on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT). In this episode, Dylan overcomes his fear of flying with inspiration from the Tuskegee Airmen and a dream, ultimately leading his family on an exciting plane trip.
The Sports Emmy Award-nominated weekly NFL series, NFL Slimetime, will debut the final episode of its fourth season on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT), and be available to stream the next day on Paramount+, with a recap of Super Bowl LIX--complete with Slimelights, post-game interviews on the field and the awarding of the Super Bowl LIX NVP. Hosted by CBS analyst and former NFL standout Nate Burleson and Nick star Young Dylan (Dylan Gilmer, Tyler Perry's Young Dylan), NFL Slimetime features Nick-ified highlights, expert advice and special guest appearances for kids and families to enjoy together. During the off-season, NFL Slimetime will continue to invite football fans of all ages to experience the fun of the sport through original digital content.
NFL Slimetime Presents Nickelodeon's Game Changers is produced by Nickelodeon in association with the NFL. Production for Nickelodeon is overseen by Ashley Kaplan, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Unscripted & Digital Studio; Paul J Medford, Vice President of Unscripted Current Series; Luke Wahl, Vice President of Unscripted Creative; and Jana Blumenthal, Vice President of Production.
NFL Slimetime is executive produced by Ashley Kaplan, Luke Wahl, Paul J Medford and Jana Blumenthal. CBS Sports' Shawn Robbins serves as executive producer and showrunner. Production for Nickelodeon is overseen by Ashley Kaplan, Executive Vice President, Nickelodeon Unscripted & Digital Studio.
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan series is created and executive produced by Tyler Perry. Production for Nickelodeon is overseen by Shauna Phelan, Executive Vice President and Head, Live-Action Series, Films & Talent, Nickelodeon & Awesomeness TV. Brian Banks, Vice President, Live-Action, Current Series, Nickelodeon & Awesomeness TV, serves as Nickelodeon's executive in charge for the series.
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Dylan Gilmer has lit up screens since age 6 when a video of him rapping to Bryson Tiller’s “Don’t” went viral. The young prodigy made his way to television screens in 2020 when he landed the starring role in the Nickelodeon series Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan.
The show follows the story of budding hip-hop star Young Dylan on his quest to stardom. The fun series has been a hit on the network since its premiere, as it was recently renewed for a fifth season.
“It’s a blessing. A lot of kids would do anything to have their own show about them,” the 15-year-old Gilmer told Blavity’s Shadow and Act in a recent interview. “I just got to take it all in, you know, continue to thank God, honestly.”
In the Tyler Perry-produced series, Dylan gives viewers a “small glimpse” into his real life as a music artist, son, sibling, friend and all-around regular teenager enjoying the things he loves to do.
Sports are a love incorporated into the show and his work with the network.
Gilmer donned his Philadelphia Eagles jersey to celebrate Super Bowl LIX while hosting the Super Bowl edition of NFL Slimetime along with CBS analyst and former NFL player Nate Burleson. The duo reviewed the prospects for the big game, complete with slimelights, field interviews and a special presentation of awarding the coveted Nickelodeon’s Valuable Player Award (NVP) to Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.
“Players love being a part of Nickelodeon and receiving the NVP Award. Mainly because their kids watch it; it’s such a family thing,” Gilmer said, adding the Emmy-nominated weekly series “makes the NFL more fun.”
To commemorate Black History Month, Slimetime will air a half-hour special, Game Changers, examining the journeys and triumphs of contemporary Black quarterbacks in the NFL.
Debuting on Feb. 26, the series will explore the players’ profound impact on the game, their communities and the broader narrative of race and leadership in professional football.
NFL Slimetime Presents Nickelodeon’s Game Changers will highlight the personal stories of iconic athletes, including Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts, Jayden Daniels and legendary quarterbacks Doug Williams and Randall Cunningham.
The special will feature exclusive interviews, archival footage and behind-the-scenes moments. The show celebrates the cultural icons creating history and honors the trailblazers who paved the way for future generations — all topics Gilmer thinks are “very important” to younger generations.
Gilmer shared that young folks should know the history of their ancestors, especially during Black History Month.
The actor added, “Kids might not like sports, but they’re big fans of Nickelodeon, so they’re going to watch Slimetime and, you know, get a little knowledge.”
Along with the special episode of Game Changers, the Black history acknowledgment kicks off with a new episode of Young Dylan, which pays homage to the Tuskegee Airmen. The “Red Tails” episode follows Dylan facing his fear of flying after his family plans an exciting trip. Inspired by the bravery of the Tuskegee Airmen and with some help from a dream, Dylan finds the courage to take flight and lead his family on their high-flying adventure.
Gilmer said he researched the Tuskegee Airmen to prepare for filming the episode where he acted like a military pilot and said the experience helped him as an actor.
The “Red Tails” episode of Young Dylan airs on Nickelodeon on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET, followed by NFL Slimetime Presents Nickelodeon’s Game Changers at 8 p.m. ET.
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Originally published: February 07, 2025 at 23:17 GMT.
Official Nickelodeon press release courtesy of PR Newswire.
