Best Super Bowl Moments

Though DISH has not been around since the first Super Bowl was played in January 1967, this event has since then become a huge part of American culture.  Here is a list of what many sports fans consider to be some of the best Super Bowl moments of the last forty-five years. Depending on your age and love for the game, you may remember some or all of these great Super Bowl moments. Let’s hope Super Bowl XLVI on February 5 in Indianapolis featuring the New England Patriots vs. the New York Giants (in a rematch of the 2008 game) will produce some new “best Super Bowl moments.” Kickoff time is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST on NBC. Check local listings for the DISH channel in your area.

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Watch at Home or on the Go with DISH Technology

If you can’t be home to watch the Super Bowl on DISH, have no fear! With advanced DISH technology, you don’t have to be in your living room to catch every single touchdown, fumble and field goal in this year’s very exciting Super Bowl matchup! With DISH TV Everywhere, brought to you with Sling® and DISH Remote Access, you can watch the Super Bowl on your smart phone, laptop or tablet anywhere you can get high-speed Internet access or a 3G cellular data plan. Whether you’re stuck at work, waiting at the airport, or at a poorly-timed family reunion, DISH technology ensures you won’t miss any of the best Super Bowl moments in next week’s game!

How does this amazing DISH technology work? Your Internet-connected DISH receiver uses Sling® technology to compress your TV signal and make it available on the Internet so you can watch the game anywhere you can get access to the Internet using a mobile device or laptop. So, if you have an iPhone®, Android™, Blackberry® or any of the other devices that are compatible with DISH Sling® technology, you are all set to watch the Super Bowl on the go!

Best Super Bowl Moments of Years Past

Now, to the list of a few of the best Super Bowl moments in history according to NFL fans from all over the U.S. (in no certain order):

  • William “Refrigerator” Perry, in Super Bowl XX, gets the ball and runs ONE YARD for a touchdown to add to the Bears’ domination over the Patriots that year (1986). The Refrigerator went down in history the day the Bears beat the Patriots 46-10. Watch game highlights.
  • Super Bowl II saw The Green Bay Packers carry legendary coach, Vince Lombardi, off the field after he won his final game as the Packers head coach. If you remember that “best Super Bowl moment,” please let us know in the comment section below.
  • Talk about creating Super Bowl Fever! In Super Bowl I, Max McGee made an amazing one-handed grab to catch a 37-yard pass from QB Bart Starr for the first touchdown in Super Bowl history. McGee caught seven more passes that day to contribute to the Packers 35-17 win over Kansas City. Ironically, McGee had only caught four passes all season prior to the big game.
  • In Super Bowl XXXI, New England scored late in the third quarter to cut their deficit to the Packers to only six points (27-21), but Green Bay’s Desmond Howard returned the kick-off 99 yards, and the Packers won 35-21! Probably the most amazing kick-off return in Super Bowl history.
  • Talk about amazing runs—in Super Bowl XVIII, when the Raiders were leading the Redskins 28-9, Raiders QB Jim Plunkett tosses to legendary Marcus Allen who cuts away from a wall of defenders and runs 74 yards for the TD to end the quarter and the game. Allen ran a total of 191 yards that day and was named MVP after a 38-9 Raiders victory.
  • Remember Super Bowl XXXIV when the Titans and Rams were tied at 16 with only a little over two minutes left in the game? Kurt Warner threw to Isaac Bruce who slipped by Anthony Dorsett and ran 73 yards for the game-winning TD. The Georgia Dome rocked as fans chanted, “Bruce, Bruce, Bruce!”
  • Many claim this to be the most “acrobatic” catch in Super Bowl history: In Super Bowl X, Pittsburgh Steeler, Lynn Swann, late in the second quarter, leapt, seemingly higher than humanly possible, to catch the ball thrown from the 10-yard line of the Dallas Cowboys by QB Terry Bradshaw. Swann bobbled the ball, but  finally maintained control of it for a 53-yard gain.
  • Super Bowl XXXVI saw the Patriots (led by Tom Brady) and the Rams tied at 17. Brady drove his team downfield to set up a game-winning field goal for Adam Vinatieri with only seven seconds left in the game. Vinatieri’s perfect field goal right down the middle gave the Patriots their first NFL title in the team’s history. Let’s see what Tom Brady can do ten years later when he faces Eli Manning in Super Bowl XLVI in a few days!
  • The latest game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl history came in Super Bowl XXIII when, with 39 seconds left in the game, the 49’ers, led by Joe Montana, run a pass play where receiver John Taylor broke loose and  caught the game-winning TD pass to beat the Bengals 20-16.

Let’s see if this year’s Super Bowl adds to the list of best Super Bowl moments in history. Watch the Super Bowl on DISH Network at home on NBC or on the go with DISH TV Everywhere Sunday, February 5 starting at 6:30 p.m. EST.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by DISHTV | Posted in Sports Programming, TV Everywhere, Upcoming TV Events | Leave a comment

Watch NCAA Basketball on DISH

With so many exciting sporting events just around the corner, DISH will make sure you don’t miss any of your favorite sports action such as the Super Bowl or the exciting NCAA match-ups that lead up to March Madness. DISH TV Everywhere and the Sling® Adapter let you watch NCAA basketball and other favorite programming while you’re away from home. DISH provides ultimate access to your TV so you can watch sports, TV shows, and movies on your smart phone, tablet or laptop computer. DISH TV Everywhere, which you can get without adding any monthly fee to your bill, allows you to watch live shows and DVR-recorded programming on your smartphone, tablet or laptop using the Dish Remote Access app and dishonline.com. This March, watch NCAA Basketball anywhere you want with DISH TV Everywhere!

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Only DISH with Sling® Technology lets you take your TV Everywhere at no extra monthly fee. The Sling® Adapter is the perfect partner to your HD DVR by allowing you to watch live and recorded shows in high-definition on your mobile device or computer’s browser anywhere you can access high-speed Internet. Simply plug the Sling® Adapter into a ViP® 722 or ViP® 722k HD DuoDVR that is connected to high-speed Internet service, and you’re ready to enjoy watching all your favorite programming including all the NCAA action you can make time for.

Simple installation instructions for Sling® Technology:

  • Connect your ViP® 722 or 722k HD DuoDVR to your high-speed Internet Service
  • Plug in the Sling® Adapter to the DVR’s USB port
  • Download DISH Remote Access or log in to dishonline.com and start watching your favorite shows and sporting events wherever you are!

There’s still time to make the switch to DISH so you can watch NCAA basketball and your favorite TV programming with DISH TV Everywhere. Simply contact DISH or order online today!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by DISHTV | Posted in Sports Channels, Sports Programming, TV Everywhere, Upcoming TV Events | Leave a comment

DISH Receivers: Standard and High-Def

DISH Network offers a variety of receivers that will change the way you watch TV!  Choose a standard definition receiver or one of the award-winning DISH HD receivers, which have received the Editors’ Choice Award by CNET.com and by PCMag.com.

DISH receiversDISH receivers come in four types:

SD Receivers include the Standard-Definition Receiver for 2 TV’s, which connects to two SD TV’s and supports independent viewing in separate rooms and the Standard-definition Receiver for one TV that connects to a single SD TV. (Duo 311 and Duo 322)

SD DVR Receivers include the Standard-Definition Digital Video Recorder that can support 2 TVs, allowing you to independently watch TV in two separate rooms or simultaneously watch on 1 TV and record on the other. You get up to 150 hours of recording space to record all your favorite shows. The Standard-Definition DVR for one TV provides up to 100 hours of SD recording, and the built-in DVR lets you record your favorite shows for later viewing.  (DuoDVR 625 and Solo DVR 512)

HD Receivers include DISH High-Definition Receivers that can support up to two TV’s, connecting to one HD and one SD TV. The receiver supports independent viewing on the separate TVs. The DISH High-Definition Receiver for one TV allows you to get SD and HD programming on your HDTV. (Duo ViP 222k and Solo ViP 211k)

HD DVR Receivers include the DISH receivers that can support DVR on 2 TVs, one standard-def TV and one high-def TV. You can watch each of the TVs independently with this receiver, record on one while watching live TV on the other, or record on both of the TVs. With 500GB of space for you to store all your recordings, this DVR has plenty of room to store the programs and events you enjoy watching. (DuoDVR ViP722k and SoloDVR ViP 612)

Stay tuned for DISH’s new whole home DVR—The Hopper—coming soon!

Check out these DISH receivers and make the switch to DISH today.

Posted on January 26, 2012 by DISHTV | Posted in DISH vs Competition, DVR Receivers, HD Programming | Leave a comment

DISH Latino Channels for Everyone

The leading provider of satellite TV service, DISH Network, has packages for just about everyone’s television-viewing taste and even their cultural heritage. Latinos all over the country can enjoy satellite TV entertainment  en Español by choosing one of the numerous DISH Latino packages, offering comprehensive Spanish TV programming for families with a variety of viewing preferences. With five DISH Latino packages from which to choose, and lots of DISH Latino channels, you’re sure to find one the whole family will enjoy.

DISH Latino packagesWhen you order DISH Latino channels, you can take advantage of the great DISH deals that make us the best value when it comes to satellite TV providers. Here is a brief explanation of the DISH Latino packages and DISH Latino channels you can get today:

  • DishLatino Básico: Featuring 55 channels, both in Spanish and English, including Univision, Telefutura, Galavision, Azteca America andTelefomula among many others.  Locals are also included where available! It is the best package for covering all the basics, and at only $19.99 it is also easy on your wallet.
  • DishLatino Clásico: Over 105 DISH Latino channels offer sports, movies, news, music, soccer and entertainment, bringing you the best Latino programming for all ages and tastes. Local channels, where available, are included all for only $19.99 a month for the first 12 months.
  • DishLATINO Plus: 112 channels in both Spanish and English—includes all programming available in DishLATINO Clásico with additional favorites like AMC, TBS, USA, Cartoon Network and SyFy. Bringing you a great balance for your bilingual entertainment needs, this is one of DISH’s most popular Latino packages with a great variety of Latino channels.
  • DishLATINO Dos: Over 200 DISH Latino channels bring you the best bilingual programming your whole family will enjoy, including local channels where available. You can watch all your favorite Spanish and English programming such as movies, sports, news, and novelas for only $29.99 a month for the first 12 months.
  • DishLATINO Max: For only $39.99 a month for the first 12 months, you get over 255 channels plus local channels where available. This is definitely the best value for your buck. This package includes over 40 channels in HD and with HD free for life, this package is a no brainer for anyone wanting the best in sports action and entertainment, in both English and in Spanish.
Posted on January 25, 2012 by DISHTV | Posted in DISH Satellite Packages, Family Channels, International Programming | Leave a comment

Get DISH Blockbuster Movie Pass

You still have  time to sign up for DISH Blockbuster Movie Pass, the deal from DISH that brings you the most recognized name in movie rentals  to your pay tv service. In order to access blockbuster.com and manage your queue, you must complete registration through your DISH online account. Go to “dish.com/myaccount,”  log in to your account and create an online ID.  Get Blockbuster Movie Pass

After logging in, you can add the Blockbuster Movie Pass by going to dish.com/myprogramming. Scroll down to “Premiums” section and check the box next to “Movie Pass” to complete the order.

Now that you have successfully signed up for DISH Blockbuster Movie Pass, you will see the BBMP queue manager, in green, on the left side of your screen. Click the “Complete Registration” button and you will then be taken to blockbuster.com to finish up the registration process.

Once the registration process is complete, you can stream thousands of movies to your TV or PC, on top of the movies-by-mail service. Browse the extensive library of titles and instantly stream them to your TV using your remote control. All you need to stream is HD programming and DISH 622, 722 or 722k receivers.

By browsing online at dishonline.com, you can watch your favorite shows, movies and sporting events on your laptop, PC, or smart phone anywhere you have high-speed Internet access.

Why Get DISH Blockbuster Movie Pass?

Here is why you should get DISH Blockbuster Movie Pass:

  • Over 100,000 titles available through the streaming and by mail service
  • New releases available before Netflix® and Redbox®
  • Blu-ray rentals included at no extra fee
  • No due dates or late fees
  • Don’t wait for your next movie to ship – just take a Blockbuster Movie Pass disc you received by mail into a participating Blockbuster store to exchange it for an in-store movie! When you return that disc to the store, the next title in your Blockbuster Movie Pass queue will be sent to you.

With DISH Blockbuster Movie Pass, you get over 20 great channels of entertainment including first-run movies, comedies, music, sports and so much more! Make the switch to DISH and get DISH Blockbuster Movie Pass today!

Posted on January 24, 2012 by DISHTV | Posted in DISH Deals & Offers, DISH Promotions, Movie Programming | Leave a comment