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Posted: Wed., Nov. 11, 2009, 6:17pm PT

TruTV to launch NFL show

‘Contact’ goes behind scenes of pro football league

TruTV has given the go-ahead for reality series "NFL Full Contact."

Skein, which premieres Feb. 8, will examine the personalities who work behind the scenes and help make the league such a financial goliath.

Net is working with NFL Films to provide coverage for the production.

First episode begins with the NFL's season-opening game in Pittsburgh, when the Steelers defeated the Tennessee Titans. Other events to be shown include the league's annual game in London, the opening of the new Dallas Cowboys stadium the Super Bowl and Pro Bowl.

Steve Sabol of NFL Films and Anthony Horn are exec producers.

Contact Stuart Levine at stuart.levine@variety.com

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