Adrien Sebro

assistant professor of media studies at the University of Texas, Austin

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The 20-minute “In Living Color” special from 1992 paved the way for a modern Super Bowl halftime show. It featured young stars such as Jim Carey and Damon Wayans.

Thank ‘In Living Color’ for modern-day Super Bowl halftime

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