(LOUISIANA STATEWIDE – September 22, 2025) – Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is bringing back its original series BEHIND THE GLORY, premiering Thursday, September 25 at 8:45 p.m. Developed by LPB as a spinoff of its annual live coverage of the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, this short-form series has become a standalone favorite—bringing audiences memorable, Louisiana-focused stories that go behind the headlines to capture the spirit of Louisiana athletics.
Hosted by veteran journalist Lyn Rollins, BEHIND THE GLORY takes viewers inside the personal journeys of Louisiana sports legends. The Season 3 premiere spotlights Monroe native Andrew Whitworth, who built a championship career at every level—first helping West Monroe High School win three Class 5A state titles (1997, 1998, 2000), then contributing to LSU’s 2003 national championship, and ultimately claiming a Super Bowl title with the Los Angeles Rams at Super Bowl LVI. Today, Whitworth serves as an NFL analyst and has carried that same drive off the field, channeling it into his BigWhit 77 Foundation, which supports communities and youth programs across the country.
Following the premiere, new episodes this fall will profile Dale Weiner, one of Louisiana’s winningest high school football coaches; Herb Vincent, Associate Commissioner for Communications at the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and Dave Dixon Louisiana Sports Leadership Award honoree; and Vickie Johnson, Louisiana Tech standout, two-time WNBA All-Star player, and one of the league’s first African-American female head coaches.
“At LPB, our mission is to tell Louisiana stories—and many of those stories unfold on the fields, courts, and sidelines,” said Jason Viso, Director of Programming at LPB. “With Behind the Glory now in its third season, alongside our weekly series Game Notes and Post Game Notes, we’re continuing to celebrate Louisiana’s sports legacy in ways that connect with fans and honor the people behind the game.”
Additional new episodes of BEHIND THE GLORY will debut in Spring 2026. Viewers can stream past episodes anytime at www.lpb.org/behind-the-glory and on the LPB YouTube channel.
Funding for this program is provided by Natchitoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, celebrating the charm, history, and culture of Louisiana’s oldest city, and the Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting.
For more information, contact Colleen Spillane, Promotions Manager, Louisiana Public Broadcasting at (225)-767-4453 or 1-800-272-8161 ext. 4453 or by email at cspillane@lpb.org.
About Louisiana Public Broadcasting: Since 1975, Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) has served as the statewide public television network for Louisiana, with stations in Alexandria, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Monroe, and Shreveport as well as our affiliation with WLAE-TV in New Orleans. In addition to producing award-winning documentaries that celebrate the history, culture, and people of Louisiana, LPB is committed to educational service. Through a wide range of outreach programs, LPB helps children across the state build essential literacy, math, and science skills, ensuring that learning extends beyond the classroom.
