Jerry Rice to Appear on CW's Comedy Show "The Game"  1/18/07

JERRY RICE DRAFTED…..

TO APPEAR ON CW’S COMEDY, “THE GAME.”

LOS ANGELES, January 18, 2007 – Jerry Rice, one of the all-time greatest receivers in the NFL, will make a guest appearance on the comedy THE GAME, to air on Monday, February 5 (9:30-10:00PM ET/PT) on The CW.

Rice will play himself, a retired football star who meets up-and-coming San Diego Sabers receiver, Derwin Davis (Pooch Hall), and encourages Davis in his career as a young athlete.

With 20 seasons in the NFL, Rice is one of the most highly regarded players in NFL history. Although he retired in 2005, Rice still holds numerous NFL records, including most career receptions (1,549), most receiving yards (22,895), total touchdowns (207), and touchdown receptions (197). Rice also holds the record for most games ever played by an NFL wide-receiver. In addition, he led the San Francisco 49ers to three Super Bowl wins, was selected for the Pro-Bowl 13 times, and was named the NFL MVP twice. Rice played for the 49ers (1985-2000), the Oakland Raiders (2001-2004), and the Seattle Seahawks (2004).

THE GAME is a comedy that looks into the lives of professional football players, and the women who love them. THE GAME is a production of CBS Paramount Network Television in association with Grammnet Productions and Happy Camper Productions. Kelsey Grammer, Mara Brock Akil, and Steve Stark are executive producers. CBS Paramount Network Television is a division of CBS Corporation.

Source: The CW Press Release