Watch: 'LT: The Life & Times' Web Series Premiere

The first episode of an exclusive five-week original web series leading up to the SHOWTIME documentary film "LT: THE LIFE & TIMES" debuted exclusively on CBSSports.com on Friday.

In the first of the five webisodes, titled “Crazed Dog,” Taylor’s former teammates and coaches describe the on-field career of the man who made “56” a football icon. The web series will introduce viewers to the key players in Taylor's life, including friends, family, former teammates and coaches who share their insights into his dominance on the football field and relive their experiences with him in New York during the 1980s. Viewers will get a glimpse into Taylor's professional and personal life from the perspectives of those closest to him.

“LT: THE LIFE & TIMES” chronicles the spectacular NFL Hall of Fame career of Lawrence Taylor as well as his tumultuous off-field life. The documentary, which is produced by SHOWTIME Sports and CBS Sports in association with NFL Films, premieres on SHOWTIME Friday, September 20, 2013 (8 p.m. ET/PT).

Watch: View this week's webisode: