Feb 6, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning during the Super Bowl most valuable player and winning head coach press conference at the Super Bowl XLVI media center at the J.W. Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-US PRESSWIRE

Aside from the game itself, and the lasting image of Tom Brady with his tail between his legs, the commercials are always one of the best parts of the Super Bowl, and the 2012 rendition was no exception.   After a day to think about it, here, in my opinion, are the best Super Bowl commercials for 2012:

• Chrysler: “It’s Halftime in America”
• M & M’s: wardrobe malfunction
• Volkswagen: fat dog, fit dog
• Star Wars Episode I 3D trailer
• Oikos Greek Yogurt: John Stamos gets laid out
• Acura: Seinfeld and the Soup Nazi
• Chevy: Daredevil Sonic
• Skechers: Go Run, Mr. Quiggly!

What time is the Super Bowl 2012? Just around the corner in Indianapolis!. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-US PRESSWIRE

The 2012 Super Bowl XLVI is just a few hours away now, and fans everywhere are firing up the old RCAs and Maganavoxes, adjusting the rabbit ears, or maybe even realigning that aerial antenna out on the roof.    Whatever your technological situation as the Big Game presses down upon us, here is a breakdown of the day’s TV events:

• Network: NBC
• Streaming:  NBCSports.com
• 2:oo pm ET :  Super Bowl XLVI Pre-Game
• 6:00 pm ET:  Super Bowl XLVI
• 6:29 pm ET: Super Bowl XLVI Kick-off
• 10:00 pm ET: NBC Sports – Super Bowl XLVI Post-game Show
• 10:30 pm ET: The Voice

Enjoy!