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NBC Press Release May 10, 2015
COMPELLING DRAMAS, NEW COMEDIES AND FAVORITE RETURNING SERIES HIGHLIGHT NBC’S BALANCED AND POTENT 2015-16 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
NEW YORK — May 10, 2015 — As it closes inwards on its 2nd consecutive season-long victory inwards the fundamental adult 18-49 demographic, NBC unveils a novel 2015-16 primetime schedule that combines pop returning series, edge-of-your-seat novel dramas, inventive novel comedies in addition to flavor nine of the Emmy Award-winning musical contest serial “The Voice.”
NBC is on runway to win the traditional September-to-May primetime flavor inwards adults 18-49 for the 2nd yr inwards a row after having gone the prior 10 years without an 18-49 win. Through 32 completed weeks of the season, NBC also ranks #1 or tied for #1 alongside the Big 4 networks inwards adults in addition to men 18-34 in addition to men in addition to women 18-49.
In total viewers, NBC is running #2 for the flavor in addition to within 7% of its year-ago Olympics-boosted average (8.8 meg vs. 9.5 million), making this flavor in addition to finally NBC’s 2 top-scoring seasons inwards total viewers since 2006-07.
NBC has won the finally 3 Nov sweeps inwards adults 18-49, every bit good every bit the finally 2 Feb sweeps in addition to the finally 4 summers inwards a row.
Highlights of the newly announced year-round schedule include the captivating in addition to mysterious drama “Blindspot” from Greg Berlanti, 1 of TV’s most prolific executive producers; “Heroes Reborn,” the render of the supernatural phenomenon from “Heroes” creator Tim Kring that examines a novel grouping of ordinary citizens with extraordinary abilities; “Heartbreaker,” starring Melissa George every bit a fearless doc inspired past times real-life renowned surgeon Dr. Kathy Magliato, who e'er fights ascendence to ensure the best for her patients; in addition to “The Player,” starring Wesley Snipes in addition to Philip Winchester every bit a one-time military machine operative turned safety agent drawn into a high-stakes game inwards a Las Vegas-set thriller.
Other high-profile dramas include “Chicago Med,” the newest installment of NBC’s highly successful “Chicago” franchise from multi-Emmy Award winner in addition to TV picture Dick Wolf; in addition to “Game of Silence,” from “CSI” veteran Carol Mendelsohn in addition to David Hudgins (“Parenthood,” “Friday Night Lights”), inwards which 3 childhood friends reunite 25 years afterward to correct the wrongs of the past. And starring Jennifer Lopez comes “Shades of Blue,” inwards which she plays a unmarried woman rear in addition to New York cop who is forced to piece of work with the FBI in addition to must betray her ain on-the-job brothers.
On the comedy side, the cast from “Undateable” volition render for a novel season, but with a twist: Every episode volition last shot LIVE! Also for autumn is “People Are Talking” from executive producer Will Packer (“Ride Along”) nigh 2 various couples who verbalize in addition to percentage their sometimes surprising, but relatable, everyday experiences. “Crowded,” from “Hot inwards Cleveland” creator Suzanne Martin, looks at a span (Carrie Preston, “True Blood” in addition to Patrick Warburton, “Seinfeld”) who are genuinely enjoying their empty nest after the kids cause got moved away, solely to cause got them displace dorsum abode again.
“Superstore” stars America Ferrera (“Ugly Betty”) every bit a supervisor inwards a big-box megastore who works with a rag-tag crew that doesn’t e'er set the client first. There’s also the one-hour “You, Me in addition to the End of the World,” with Rob Lowe, Megan Mullally in addition to Jenna Fischer, nigh an unlikely grouping of unconnected characters trying to discovery shelter when an apocalyptic trial is threatening the being of Earth.
Two stars of previous dear serial are toplining novel NBC comedies: Eva Longoria (“Desperate Housewives”) stars inwards “Hot & Bothered” every bit the atomic number 82 inwards a telenovela inwards which she plays a adult woman grappling with life in addition to romance; in addition to Craig T. Nelson reprises his go every bit Hayden Fox inwards “Coach,” this fourth dimension to assist his boy with a fledgling Ivy League football game team.
On the option side, inspired past times the wildly pop Great Britain format is a unique alive multifariousness exhibit titled “Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris.” It volition include stunts, skits, pranks, audience interaction, musical numbers, giveaways in addition to unlimited surprises. Also ordered to serial is “Little Big Shots,” which is hosted past times Steve Harvey in addition to features extraordinarily talented kids. The exhibit is executive produced past times Ellen DeGeneres in addition to Steve Harvey.
For trial programming, inwards a deal previously announced, Dolly Parton volition last executive producing a selected set out of movies, the start of which is “Coat of Many Colors,” based on her remarkable upbringing. NBC has also ordered “The Reaper,” a miniseries based on the best-selling memoir past times Sgt. Nicholas Irving, a decorated African-American sniper who was deployed inwards Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan for 100 days.
Returning scripted programming includes “The Blacklist,” “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.,” “Grimm.” “Law & Order: SVU,” “The Mysteries of Laura” in addition to “The Night Shift.”
The determination on the hereafter of “A.D. The Bible Continues” in addition to “American Odyssey” volition come upward at a afterward appointment after their respective seasons cause got ended. Season 3 of “Hannibal” is laid to premiere Thursday, June 4.
Returning option programming includes “America Ninja Warrior,” “America’s Got Talent,” “The Biggest Loser,” “The Celebrity Apprentice,” “Food Fighters,” “Hollywood Game Night,” “Last Comic Standing,” “Running Wild with Bear Grylls” in addition to “The Voice.”
This fall’s biggest trial volition last the vacation musical “The Wiz Live!”
“We’re attacking the novel flavor with the same programming strategy that successfully turned NBC but about — a slate of provocative in addition to innovative serial in addition to events that cutting through the clutter in addition to volition go on to prepare on our momentum,” said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment. “We cause got several powerful novel dramas in addition to attention-getting novel comedies, including the render of ‘Undateable,’ which volition last broadcast alive every calendar week adjacent season. Live programming is 1 to a greater extent than agency to brand a exhibit undeniable.”
“We can’t hold back for the autumn flavor in addition to the opportunity to ringlet out our lineup of distinctive, innovative novel dramas in addition to comedies, scheduled with the sort of lead-in back upward that volition give each of our novel shows the optimum opportunity to discovery their audiences in addition to deliver on their outstanding potential,” said Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment. “The autumn lineup gives y'all solely one-half the story. We genuinely computer program on a 52-week reason in addition to are putting virtually the same amount of programming musculus behind our mid-season lineup, with some of the most high-profile concepts in addition to biggest names on telly joining the schedule starting at midseason in addition to extending throughout the residual of the broadcast year.”
“Unscripted programming has played a fundamental go inwards NBC’s 2 consecutive season-long wins, from ‘The Voice’ to ‘America’s Got Talent’ to ‘American Ninja Warrior,’” said Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative in addition to Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment. “We’re excited to prepare on that momentum with some of the most inventive breakthrough option concepts coming inwards the novel season, including ‘First Dates,’ ‘Little Big Shots’ in addition to ‘Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris,’ featuring 1 of America’s most phenomenal performing talents hosting the U.S. adaptation of a smash-hit British series.”
Said Ralph Oakley, President/CEO of Quincy Newspapers, Inc., in addition to Chair of the NBC Affiliate Board, “We are happy with NBC’s destination every bit the #1 network inwards primetime this broadcast flavor in addition to are enthusiastic nigh the potential of the newly unveiled schedule in addition to shows adjacent year.”
NBC FALL 2015-16 SCHEDULE
(New programs inwards UPPER CASE; all times ET)
MONDAY
8-10 P.M. — “The Voice”
10-11 P.M. — “BLINDSPOT”
TUESDAY
8-9 P.M. — “The Voice”
9-10. PM. — “HEARTBREAKER”
10-11 P.M. — “BEST TIME EVER WITH NEIL PATRICK HARRIS” (through November)
10-11 P.M. — “Chicago Fire” (premieres inwards November)
WEDNESDAY
8-9 P.M. — “The Mysteries of Laura”
9-10 P.M. — “Law & Order: SVU” [emphaisis mine]
10-11 P.M. — “Chicago P.D.”
THURSDAY
8-9 P.M. — “HEROES REBORN”
9-10 P.M. — “The Blacklist”
10-11 P.M. — “THE PLAYER”
FRIDAY
8-8:30 P.M. — “Undateable”
8:30-9 P.M. — “PEOPLE ARE TALKING”
9-10 P.M. — “Grimm”
10-11 P.M. — “Dateline”
SATURDAY
8-10 P.M. — “Dateline Sabbatum Night Mystery”
10-11 P.M. — “Saturday Night Live” (Classic encores)
SUNDAY
7-8:20 P.M. — “Football Night inwards America”
8:20-11 P.M. — “Sunday Night Football”
2015-16 SERIES DESCRIPTIONS
NEW COMEDIES
“COACH”
Craig T. Nelson (“Parenthood”) reprises the iconic go that earned him an Emmy inwards this follow-up to the dear serial that ran for nine seasons. With master creator Barry Kemp at the helm, Hayden Fox’s story picks upward xviii years afterward when the retired bus gets dorsum inwards the game to assist his son, who was but hired every bit caput bus at an Ivy League academy inwards Pennsylvania… where they know nix nigh sports. Between dealing with the eggheads on campus in addition to his hostile daughter-in-law at home, Coach volition shortly larn that he’s non inwards Minnesota anymore. Talk nigh a Hail Mary!
Barry Kemp serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. Craig T. Nelson also executive produces. “Coach” is produced past times Universal Television.
“CROWDED”
No to a greater extent than sex, booze, in addition to paying the bills naked. After twenty years of parenting, empty nesters Mike (Patrick Warburton, “Seinfeld”) in addition to Martina (Carrie Preston, “True Blood”) are finally reclaiming their wild side. Yet when their 2 grown daughters both unexpectedly displace dorsum in, in addition to Mike’s parents scratch their plans to pass their golden years inwards Florida, their roost is total again. From executive producer Sean Hayes, this novel (and rattling timely) identify unit of measurement comedy proves that life is crazy with a total house, specially the 2nd fourth dimension around.
The cast includes Patrick Warburton, Carrie Preston, Stacy Keach, Carlease Burke, Mia Serafino in addition to Miranda Cosgrove.
Suzanne Martin serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. Sean Hayes in addition to Todd Milliner also executive produce. James Burrows volition direct. “Crowded” is produced past times Universal Television in addition to Hazy Mills Productions.
“HOT & BOTHERED”
If y'all intend the steamy sex, sensational scandals in addition to wrenching heartbreak on Latino lather operas are a piffling extreme, but hold back until y'all encounter what happens behind the scenes. Eva Longoria (“Desperate Housewives”) stars inwards this novel comedy nigh Ana Sofia, a sizzling TV superstar in addition to her lively identify unit of measurement of cast in addition to crew all competing to pocket the spotlight. When the cameras plough off, the drama turns upward every bit Ana battles pesky network execs, drunken script writers, narcissistic co-stars, in addition to an unfortunately familiar novel onscreen love interest.
The cast includes Jencarlos Canela, Diana Maria Riva, Jose Moreno Brooks, Alex Meneses, Amaury Nolasco, Jadyn Maria in addition to Izzy Diaz
Chrissy Pietrosh in addition to Jessica Goldstein serve every bit writers in addition to executive producers. Eva Longoria, Ben Spector, Josh Bycel in addition to Jonathan Fener also executive produce. “Hot & Bothered” is produced past times Universal Television, Unbelievable Entertainment in addition to Tall in addition to Short Productions.
“PEOPLE ARE TALKING”
If y'all tin intend it, they volition tell it. From producer Will Packer (“Ride Along”) in addition to managing director Pam Fryman (“How I Met Your Mother”) comes this unabashed novel comedy nigh 2 various couples who are both neighbors in addition to best friends. As they go through life side-by-side, they can’t assist but analyze in addition to obsess nigh everything. From topics similar gender activity in addition to race, to the fact that the trusted novel babysitter mightiness but last a porn star, nix is out of bounds for this wildly outspoken foursome.
The cast includes Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tone Bell in addition to Bresha Webb.
DJ Nash serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. Will Packer in addition to managing director Pam Fryman (pilot) also executive produce. “People Are Talking” is produced past times Universal Television in addition to Will Packer Productions.
“SUPERSTORE”
America Ferrara (“Ugly Betty”) in addition to Ben Feldman (“Mad Men,” “A to Z”) star inwards a hilarious workplace comedy (from the producer of “The Office”) nigh a unique identify unit of measurement of employees at a super-sized megastore. From the bright-eyed newbies in addition to the seen-it-all veterans to the clueless summertime hires in addition to in-it-for-life managers, together they hilariously tackle the day-to-day grind of rabid deal hunters, riot-causing sales in addition to nap-worthy grooming sessions.
The cast includes Mark McKinney, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nichole Bloom in addition to Nico Santos.
Justin Spitzer serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. David Bernad in addition to managing director Ruben Fleischer also executive produce. “Superstore” is produced past times Universal Television in addition to the District.
“YOU, ME AND THE END OF THE WORLD”
In this bold adrenaline-fueled novel one-hour comedy drama, the tidings that a comet is on an unavoidable collision course of report with reason sets inwards motion the most hilariously unexpected chain of events imaginable. Set against the backdrop of apocalyptic chaos in addition to starring Rob Lowe (“Parks in addition to Recreation”), Jenna Fischer (“The Office”), Megan Mullally (“Will & Grace”) in addition to Mathew Baynton (“Yonderland”), the story follows an eclectic grouping of seemingly unconnected characters but about the public every bit their lives start to intersect inwards the most unexpected ways. When nosotros tell eclectic, nosotros hateful a rebellious priest, an unhinged white supremacist, a mild-mannered banking concern manager, a germ-phobic cyber-terrorist in addition to an American five-star general. Some of these misfits are destined to acquire inwards to a bunker deep beneath the English linguistic communication suburbs of Slough and, every bit a result, volition acquire the hugely unlikely (and totally unsuitable) hereafter of mankind. Wouldn’t that last a disaster!
The cast also includes Joel Fry, Paterson Joseph, Gaia Scodellaro, Pauline Quirke, Fabian McCallum in addition to Kyle Soller.
Executive producers are Juliette Howell, Lynn Horsford, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Cameron Roach, Lizzie Gray in addition to Andrew Conrad. “You, Me in addition to the End of the World” is a production of Working Title Television, Sky TV in addition to Bigballs Films. NBCUniversal International Television Production operates a articulation telly production venture with Working Title Television.
NEW DRAMAS
“BLINDSPOT”
From executive producer Greg Berlanti (“Arrow,” “The Flash,” “The Mysteries of Laura”) comes “Blindspot”: H5N1 vast international plot explodes when a beautiful Jane Doe, completely covered inwards mysterious, intricate tattoos, is discovered naked inwards Times Square with no retentiveness of who she is or how she got there. But there’s 1 tattoo that is impossible to miss: the squall of FBI agent Kurt Weller, emblazoned across her back. “Jane,” Agent Weller in addition to the repose of the FBI speedily realize that each grade on her trunk is a criminal offence to solve, leading them closer to the truth nigh her identity in addition to the mysteries to last revealed.
The cast includes Sullivan Stapleton, Jaimie Alexander, Audrey Esparza, Rob Brown, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Ukweli Roach in addition to Ashley Johnson.
Martin Gero serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter in addition to managing director Mark Pellington also executive produce. “Blindspot” is produced past times Warner Bros. Television in addition to Berlanti Productions.
“CHICAGO MED”
Executive producer Dick Wolf delivers the newest installment of the compelling “Chicago” franchise, an emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city’s most explosive infirmary in addition to the courageous squad of doctors who concord it together. They volition tackle unique novel cases inspired past times topical events, forging fiery relationships inwards the pulse-pounding pandemonium of the emergency room, in addition to through it all, familiar faces from the Chicago law in addition to burn downward departments volition intertwine every bit this 3rd squad of Chicago heroes hits the reason running.
The cast includes Oliver Platt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Laurie Holden, Nick Gehlfuss in addition to Yaya Dacosta.
Dick Wolf, Matt Olmstead, Michael Brandt in addition to Derek Haas serve every bit writers in addition to executive producers. Danielle Gelber, Peter Jankowski in addition to managing director Joe Chappelle (pilot) also executive produce. “Chicago Med” is produced past times Universal Television in addition to Wolf Films.
“GAME OF SILENCE”
Carol Mendelsohn, executive producer in addition to veteran of the “CSI” phenomenon, in addition to David Hudgins (“Parenthood,” “Friday Night Lights”) introduce a gripping novel drama nigh a successful Atlanta attorney (David Lyons, “Revolution”) whose long-lost childhood friends unexpectedly reappear after 25 years. When a black surreptitious they idea they had buried resurfaces, the brotherhood bands together to correct the wrongs of their shared past times — a journeying that volition force the limits of their loyalty in addition to quench their thirst for revenge.
The cast includes David Lyons, Michael Raymond-James, Larenz Tate, Bre Blair, Conor O’Farrell, Deidrie Henry, Demetrius Grosse in addition to Claire Van Der Boom.
David Hudgins serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. Carol Mendelsohn, Julie Weitz in addition to managing director Niels Arden Oplev also executive produce. “Game of Silence” is produced past times Sony Pictures Television, Universal Television in addition to Carol Mendelsohn Productions.
“HEARTBREAKER”
Based on the existent life in addition to achievements of Dr. Kathy Magliato, this unique character-driven medical drama follows Dr. Alex Panttiere (Melissa George, “The Slap”), an outspoken world-renowned heart-transplant surgeon in addition to 1 of the few women inwards her field. Stubborn in addition to fearless, Alex e'er operates on her ain terms. She revels inwards a racy personal life that’s a full-time project inwards itself, manages the daily demands of skeptical faculty in addition to dutiful interns, in addition to pushes the boundaries of medical scientific discipline to impressive novel heights.
The cast includes Melissa George, Dave Annable, Don Hany, Shelley Conn, D.L. Hughley, Jamie Kennedy, Maya Erskine, J. Louis Mills in addition to Joshua Leonard.
Jill Gordon serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. Amy Brenneman, Brad Silberling in addition to managing director Robbie Duncan McNeill also executive produce. “Heartbreaker” is produced past times Universal Television.
“HEROES REBORN”
From master creator Tim Kring, the supernatural phenomenon begins 1 time again with a fresh crop of inspiring heroes who cause got on the ultimate struggle betwixt those with extraordinary abilities in addition to those with nefarious motives to hunt in addition to harness their powers. Epic adventures await these newly empowered allies every bit they cross paths with some of the master characters (such every bit the dear “HRG” in addition to fan-favorite time-traveler Hiro Nakamura), unlocking the mysterious fate of the universe in addition to their identify within it.
The cast of “Heroes Reborn” includes Jack Coleman, Zachary Levi, Masi Oka, Judith Shekoni, Robbie Kay, Henry Zebrowski, Kiki Sukezane, Ryan Guzman, Danika Yarosh, Toru Uchikado, Eve Harlow in addition to Gatlin Green.
Tim Kring serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. Peter Elkoff in addition to James Middleton also executive produce. “Heroes Reborn” is produced past times Universal Television, Imperative Entertainment in addition to Tailwind Productions.
“THE PLAYER”
From the executive producers of “The Blacklist” in addition to starring Wesley Snipes in addition to Philip Winchester (“Strike Back,” “Fringe”) comes an action-packed Las Vegas thriller nigh a one-time military machine operative turned safety skillful who is drawn into a high-stakes game where an organisation of wealthy individuals adventure on his powerfulness to halt some of the biggest crimes imaginable from playing out. Can he cause got them downward from the within in addition to acquire revenge for the decease of his wife, or is it truthful what they say: The line of piece of work solid e'er wins.
The cast also includes Charity Wakefield in addition to Damon Gupton.
John Rogers serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. John Davis, John Fox in addition to managing director Republic of India Nalluri also executive produce. “The Player” is produced past times Sony Pictures Television, Davis Entertainment in addition to Kung Fu Monkey.
“SHADES OF BLUE”
In a provocative novel drama, the iconic Jennifer Lopez stars every bit sexy New York detective (and unmarried mother) Harlee Santos, who cruel inwards with a tight-knit grouping of muddied cops, taking bribes in addition to protection coin that she uses to render the best life for her honest in addition to talented daughter. When she’s trapped past times the FBI, however, in addition to forced to inform on her ain “brothers,” she’ll cause got to walk the fine line betwixt love, loyalty, award in addition to betrayal, in addition to endeavor to maintain it together for her daughter’s future.
The cast also includes Ray Liotta, Warren Kole, Dayo Okeniyi, Drea De Matteo, Hampton Fluker, Vincent Laresca in addition to Sarah Jeffery.
Jack Orman in addition to Adi Hasak serve every bit writers in addition to executive producers. Jennifer Lopez, Barry Levinson (pilot), Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Ryan Seacrest in addition to Nina Wass also executive produce. “Shades of Blue” is produced past times Universal Television, Nuyorican Productions, EGTV in addition to Ryan Seacrest Productions.
NEW ALTERNATIVE SERIES
“BEST TIME EVER WTH NEIL PATRICK HARRIS”
Five Emmy Awards in addition to a Tony Award brand multi-talented Neil Patrick Harris the perfect star for this alive one-hour exhibit that is dissimilar whatsoever other currently on American television. Complete with stunts, skits, pranks, audience interaction, musical numbers, giveaways in addition to unlimited surprises, this exhibit proves that anything tin happen, in addition to it tin hand off to you. Based on the wildly pop British striking “Ant & Dec’s Sabbatum Night Takeaway,” the modernized multifariousness exhibit format in addition to its fearless, multi-talented star volition brand for 1 of the best nights ever on
TV calendar week after week.
Neil Patrick Harris, Orly Adelson, Siobhan Greene, David A. Hurwitz, Anthony McPartlin in addition to Declan Donnelly executive produce. “Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris” is produced past times ITV Studios America.
NEW EVENTS
“COAT OF MANY COLORS”
Based on the inspiring truthful story of living legend Dolly Parton’s remarkable upbringing, this once-in-a-lifetime film special takes us within the tight-knit Parton identify unit of measurement every bit they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy in addition to discovery the healing powerfulness of love, faith, in addition to a raggedy patchwork coat that helped brand Dolly who she is today.
Pamela K. Long serves every bit writer. Sam Haskell in addition to Dolly Parton volition executive produce. “Coat of Many Colors” is produced past times Magnolia Hill Entertainment in addition to DP Productions inwards association with Warner Bros. Television.
“THE REAPER”
Based on the best-selling memoir “The Reaper” past times Nicholas Irving, this trial miniseries recounts the 100-day Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan deployment of Sgt. Nicholas Irving, nicknamed ‘The Reaper.’ The start African-American sniper, Irving tallied 33 official kills during this unmarried deployment, a tape that soundless stands today. “The Reaper” is a boots-on-the-ground thrilling in addition to raw line of piece of work organisation human relationship of modern warfare in addition to how it changes, shapes, in addition to sometimes destroys the people who grapple inwards it.
Tom Donnelly in addition to Josh Oppenheimer serve every bit writers in addition to executive producers. Harvey Weinstein in addition to Bob Weinstein also executive produce. “The Reaper” is produced past times the Weinstein Company.
“THE WIZ LIVE!”
NBC embarks on its latest musical vacation tradition with a alive telly production of the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical that brought the vivid public of Oz to the streets of New York inwards a fresh, funky, sing-a-long journeying downward the xanthous brick road.
Craig Zadan in addition to Neil Meron (“The Sound of Music Live!,” “Peter Pan Live!”) serve every bit executive producers. Kenny Leon volition straight with Harvey Fierstein providing novel written material. “The Wiz Live!” is produced past times Universal Television inwards association with Cirque Du Soleil Theatrical.
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COMPELLING DRAMAS, NEW COMEDIES AND FAVORITE RETURNING SERIES HIGHLIGHT NBC’S BALANCED AND POTENT 2015-16 PRIMETIME SCHEDULE
Prolific Producer Greg Berlanti’s Drama “Blindspot” Earns Coveted 10 P.M. Mon Post-“Voice” Timeslot Emmy-Winning #1 Reality Series “The Voice” Returns for Season nine on Mon in addition to Tuesday “Heroes Reborn” Starts Off Strengthened Th in addition to Serves every bit Lead-In to nine P.M. “The Blacklist” “Sunday Night Football” Remains #1 Most-Watched in addition to Top 18-49 Program in addition to Features Great Gridiron Matchups Midseason Series “Hot & Bothered” With Eva Longoria, in addition to “Coach” With Craig T. Nelson Set to Invigorate Comedy Lineup While Spinoff “Chicago Med” Readies to Roll
NEW YORK — May 10, 2015 — As it closes inwards on its 2nd consecutive season-long victory inwards the fundamental adult 18-49 demographic, NBC unveils a novel 2015-16 primetime schedule that combines pop returning series, edge-of-your-seat novel dramas, inventive novel comedies in addition to flavor nine of the Emmy Award-winning musical contest serial “The Voice.”
NBC is on runway to win the traditional September-to-May primetime flavor inwards adults 18-49 for the 2nd yr inwards a row after having gone the prior 10 years without an 18-49 win. Through 32 completed weeks of the season, NBC also ranks #1 or tied for #1 alongside the Big 4 networks inwards adults in addition to men 18-34 in addition to men in addition to women 18-49.
In total viewers, NBC is running #2 for the flavor in addition to within 7% of its year-ago Olympics-boosted average (8.8 meg vs. 9.5 million), making this flavor in addition to finally NBC’s 2 top-scoring seasons inwards total viewers since 2006-07.
NBC has won the finally 3 Nov sweeps inwards adults 18-49, every bit good every bit the finally 2 Feb sweeps in addition to the finally 4 summers inwards a row.
Highlights of the newly announced year-round schedule include the captivating in addition to mysterious drama “Blindspot” from Greg Berlanti, 1 of TV’s most prolific executive producers; “Heroes Reborn,” the render of the supernatural phenomenon from “Heroes” creator Tim Kring that examines a novel grouping of ordinary citizens with extraordinary abilities; “Heartbreaker,” starring Melissa George every bit a fearless doc inspired past times real-life renowned surgeon Dr. Kathy Magliato, who e'er fights ascendence to ensure the best for her patients; in addition to “The Player,” starring Wesley Snipes in addition to Philip Winchester every bit a one-time military machine operative turned safety agent drawn into a high-stakes game inwards a Las Vegas-set thriller.
Other high-profile dramas include “Chicago Med,” the newest installment of NBC’s highly successful “Chicago” franchise from multi-Emmy Award winner in addition to TV picture Dick Wolf; in addition to “Game of Silence,” from “CSI” veteran Carol Mendelsohn in addition to David Hudgins (“Parenthood,” “Friday Night Lights”), inwards which 3 childhood friends reunite 25 years afterward to correct the wrongs of the past. And starring Jennifer Lopez comes “Shades of Blue,” inwards which she plays a unmarried woman rear in addition to New York cop who is forced to piece of work with the FBI in addition to must betray her ain on-the-job brothers.
On the comedy side, the cast from “Undateable” volition render for a novel season, but with a twist: Every episode volition last shot LIVE! Also for autumn is “People Are Talking” from executive producer Will Packer (“Ride Along”) nigh 2 various couples who verbalize in addition to percentage their sometimes surprising, but relatable, everyday experiences. “Crowded,” from “Hot inwards Cleveland” creator Suzanne Martin, looks at a span (Carrie Preston, “True Blood” in addition to Patrick Warburton, “Seinfeld”) who are genuinely enjoying their empty nest after the kids cause got moved away, solely to cause got them displace dorsum abode again.
“Superstore” stars America Ferrera (“Ugly Betty”) every bit a supervisor inwards a big-box megastore who works with a rag-tag crew that doesn’t e'er set the client first. There’s also the one-hour “You, Me in addition to the End of the World,” with Rob Lowe, Megan Mullally in addition to Jenna Fischer, nigh an unlikely grouping of unconnected characters trying to discovery shelter when an apocalyptic trial is threatening the being of Earth.
Two stars of previous dear serial are toplining novel NBC comedies: Eva Longoria (“Desperate Housewives”) stars inwards “Hot & Bothered” every bit the atomic number 82 inwards a telenovela inwards which she plays a adult woman grappling with life in addition to romance; in addition to Craig T. Nelson reprises his go every bit Hayden Fox inwards “Coach,” this fourth dimension to assist his boy with a fledgling Ivy League football game team.
On the option side, inspired past times the wildly pop Great Britain format is a unique alive multifariousness exhibit titled “Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris.” It volition include stunts, skits, pranks, audience interaction, musical numbers, giveaways in addition to unlimited surprises. Also ordered to serial is “Little Big Shots,” which is hosted past times Steve Harvey in addition to features extraordinarily talented kids. The exhibit is executive produced past times Ellen DeGeneres in addition to Steve Harvey.
For trial programming, inwards a deal previously announced, Dolly Parton volition last executive producing a selected set out of movies, the start of which is “Coat of Many Colors,” based on her remarkable upbringing. NBC has also ordered “The Reaper,” a miniseries based on the best-selling memoir past times Sgt. Nicholas Irving, a decorated African-American sniper who was deployed inwards Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan for 100 days.
Returning scripted programming includes “The Blacklist,” “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.,” “Grimm.” “Law & Order: SVU,” “The Mysteries of Laura” in addition to “The Night Shift.”
The determination on the hereafter of “A.D. The Bible Continues” in addition to “American Odyssey” volition come upward at a afterward appointment after their respective seasons cause got ended. Season 3 of “Hannibal” is laid to premiere Thursday, June 4.
Returning option programming includes “America Ninja Warrior,” “America’s Got Talent,” “The Biggest Loser,” “The Celebrity Apprentice,” “Food Fighters,” “Hollywood Game Night,” “Last Comic Standing,” “Running Wild with Bear Grylls” in addition to “The Voice.”
This fall’s biggest trial volition last the vacation musical “The Wiz Live!”
“We’re attacking the novel flavor with the same programming strategy that successfully turned NBC but about — a slate of provocative in addition to innovative serial in addition to events that cutting through the clutter in addition to volition go on to prepare on our momentum,” said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment. “We cause got several powerful novel dramas in addition to attention-getting novel comedies, including the render of ‘Undateable,’ which volition last broadcast alive every calendar week adjacent season. Live programming is 1 to a greater extent than agency to brand a exhibit undeniable.”
“We can’t hold back for the autumn flavor in addition to the opportunity to ringlet out our lineup of distinctive, innovative novel dramas in addition to comedies, scheduled with the sort of lead-in back upward that volition give each of our novel shows the optimum opportunity to discovery their audiences in addition to deliver on their outstanding potential,” said Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment. “The autumn lineup gives y'all solely one-half the story. We genuinely computer program on a 52-week reason in addition to are putting virtually the same amount of programming musculus behind our mid-season lineup, with some of the most high-profile concepts in addition to biggest names on telly joining the schedule starting at midseason in addition to extending throughout the residual of the broadcast year.”
“Unscripted programming has played a fundamental go inwards NBC’s 2 consecutive season-long wins, from ‘The Voice’ to ‘America’s Got Talent’ to ‘American Ninja Warrior,’” said Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative in addition to Late Night Programming, NBC Entertainment. “We’re excited to prepare on that momentum with some of the most inventive breakthrough option concepts coming inwards the novel season, including ‘First Dates,’ ‘Little Big Shots’ in addition to ‘Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris,’ featuring 1 of America’s most phenomenal performing talents hosting the U.S. adaptation of a smash-hit British series.”
Said Ralph Oakley, President/CEO of Quincy Newspapers, Inc., in addition to Chair of the NBC Affiliate Board, “We are happy with NBC’s destination every bit the #1 network inwards primetime this broadcast flavor in addition to are enthusiastic nigh the potential of the newly unveiled schedule in addition to shows adjacent year.”
NBC FALL 2015-16 SCHEDULE
(New programs inwards UPPER CASE; all times ET)
MONDAY
8-10 P.M. — “The Voice”
10-11 P.M. — “BLINDSPOT”
TUESDAY
8-9 P.M. — “The Voice”
9-10. PM. — “HEARTBREAKER”
10-11 P.M. — “BEST TIME EVER WITH NEIL PATRICK HARRIS” (through November)
10-11 P.M. — “Chicago Fire” (premieres inwards November)
WEDNESDAY
8-9 P.M. — “The Mysteries of Laura”
9-10 P.M. — “Law & Order: SVU” [emphaisis mine]
10-11 P.M. — “Chicago P.D.”
THURSDAY
8-9 P.M. — “HEROES REBORN”
9-10 P.M. — “The Blacklist”
10-11 P.M. — “THE PLAYER”
FRIDAY
8-8:30 P.M. — “Undateable”
8:30-9 P.M. — “PEOPLE ARE TALKING”
9-10 P.M. — “Grimm”
10-11 P.M. — “Dateline”
SATURDAY
8-10 P.M. — “Dateline Sabbatum Night Mystery”
10-11 P.M. — “Saturday Night Live” (Classic encores)
SUNDAY
7-8:20 P.M. — “Football Night inwards America”
8:20-11 P.M. — “Sunday Night Football”
2015-16 SERIES DESCRIPTIONS
NEW COMEDIES
“COACH”
Craig T. Nelson (“Parenthood”) reprises the iconic go that earned him an Emmy inwards this follow-up to the dear serial that ran for nine seasons. With master creator Barry Kemp at the helm, Hayden Fox’s story picks upward xviii years afterward when the retired bus gets dorsum inwards the game to assist his son, who was but hired every bit caput bus at an Ivy League academy inwards Pennsylvania… where they know nix nigh sports. Between dealing with the eggheads on campus in addition to his hostile daughter-in-law at home, Coach volition shortly larn that he’s non inwards Minnesota anymore. Talk nigh a Hail Mary!
Barry Kemp serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. Craig T. Nelson also executive produces. “Coach” is produced past times Universal Television.
“CROWDED”
No to a greater extent than sex, booze, in addition to paying the bills naked. After twenty years of parenting, empty nesters Mike (Patrick Warburton, “Seinfeld”) in addition to Martina (Carrie Preston, “True Blood”) are finally reclaiming their wild side. Yet when their 2 grown daughters both unexpectedly displace dorsum in, in addition to Mike’s parents scratch their plans to pass their golden years inwards Florida, their roost is total again. From executive producer Sean Hayes, this novel (and rattling timely) identify unit of measurement comedy proves that life is crazy with a total house, specially the 2nd fourth dimension around.
The cast includes Patrick Warburton, Carrie Preston, Stacy Keach, Carlease Burke, Mia Serafino in addition to Miranda Cosgrove.
Suzanne Martin serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. Sean Hayes in addition to Todd Milliner also executive produce. James Burrows volition direct. “Crowded” is produced past times Universal Television in addition to Hazy Mills Productions.
“HOT & BOTHERED”
If y'all intend the steamy sex, sensational scandals in addition to wrenching heartbreak on Latino lather operas are a piffling extreme, but hold back until y'all encounter what happens behind the scenes. Eva Longoria (“Desperate Housewives”) stars inwards this novel comedy nigh Ana Sofia, a sizzling TV superstar in addition to her lively identify unit of measurement of cast in addition to crew all competing to pocket the spotlight. When the cameras plough off, the drama turns upward every bit Ana battles pesky network execs, drunken script writers, narcissistic co-stars, in addition to an unfortunately familiar novel onscreen love interest.
The cast includes Jencarlos Canela, Diana Maria Riva, Jose Moreno Brooks, Alex Meneses, Amaury Nolasco, Jadyn Maria in addition to Izzy Diaz
Chrissy Pietrosh in addition to Jessica Goldstein serve every bit writers in addition to executive producers. Eva Longoria, Ben Spector, Josh Bycel in addition to Jonathan Fener also executive produce. “Hot & Bothered” is produced past times Universal Television, Unbelievable Entertainment in addition to Tall in addition to Short Productions.
“PEOPLE ARE TALKING”
If y'all tin intend it, they volition tell it. From producer Will Packer (“Ride Along”) in addition to managing director Pam Fryman (“How I Met Your Mother”) comes this unabashed novel comedy nigh 2 various couples who are both neighbors in addition to best friends. As they go through life side-by-side, they can’t assist but analyze in addition to obsess nigh everything. From topics similar gender activity in addition to race, to the fact that the trusted novel babysitter mightiness but last a porn star, nix is out of bounds for this wildly outspoken foursome.
The cast includes Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tone Bell in addition to Bresha Webb.
DJ Nash serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. Will Packer in addition to managing director Pam Fryman (pilot) also executive produce. “People Are Talking” is produced past times Universal Television in addition to Will Packer Productions.
“SUPERSTORE”
America Ferrara (“Ugly Betty”) in addition to Ben Feldman (“Mad Men,” “A to Z”) star inwards a hilarious workplace comedy (from the producer of “The Office”) nigh a unique identify unit of measurement of employees at a super-sized megastore. From the bright-eyed newbies in addition to the seen-it-all veterans to the clueless summertime hires in addition to in-it-for-life managers, together they hilariously tackle the day-to-day grind of rabid deal hunters, riot-causing sales in addition to nap-worthy grooming sessions.
The cast includes Mark McKinney, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn, Nichole Bloom in addition to Nico Santos.
Justin Spitzer serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. David Bernad in addition to managing director Ruben Fleischer also executive produce. “Superstore” is produced past times Universal Television in addition to the District.
“YOU, ME AND THE END OF THE WORLD”
In this bold adrenaline-fueled novel one-hour comedy drama, the tidings that a comet is on an unavoidable collision course of report with reason sets inwards motion the most hilariously unexpected chain of events imaginable. Set against the backdrop of apocalyptic chaos in addition to starring Rob Lowe (“Parks in addition to Recreation”), Jenna Fischer (“The Office”), Megan Mullally (“Will & Grace”) in addition to Mathew Baynton (“Yonderland”), the story follows an eclectic grouping of seemingly unconnected characters but about the public every bit their lives start to intersect inwards the most unexpected ways. When nosotros tell eclectic, nosotros hateful a rebellious priest, an unhinged white supremacist, a mild-mannered banking concern manager, a germ-phobic cyber-terrorist in addition to an American five-star general. Some of these misfits are destined to acquire inwards to a bunker deep beneath the English linguistic communication suburbs of Slough and, every bit a result, volition acquire the hugely unlikely (and totally unsuitable) hereafter of mankind. Wouldn’t that last a disaster!
The cast also includes Joel Fry, Paterson Joseph, Gaia Scodellaro, Pauline Quirke, Fabian McCallum in addition to Kyle Soller.
Executive producers are Juliette Howell, Lynn Horsford, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Cameron Roach, Lizzie Gray in addition to Andrew Conrad. “You, Me in addition to the End of the World” is a production of Working Title Television, Sky TV in addition to Bigballs Films. NBCUniversal International Television Production operates a articulation telly production venture with Working Title Television.
NEW DRAMAS
“BLINDSPOT”
From executive producer Greg Berlanti (“Arrow,” “The Flash,” “The Mysteries of Laura”) comes “Blindspot”: H5N1 vast international plot explodes when a beautiful Jane Doe, completely covered inwards mysterious, intricate tattoos, is discovered naked inwards Times Square with no retentiveness of who she is or how she got there. But there’s 1 tattoo that is impossible to miss: the squall of FBI agent Kurt Weller, emblazoned across her back. “Jane,” Agent Weller in addition to the repose of the FBI speedily realize that each grade on her trunk is a criminal offence to solve, leading them closer to the truth nigh her identity in addition to the mysteries to last revealed.
The cast includes Sullivan Stapleton, Jaimie Alexander, Audrey Esparza, Rob Brown, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Ukweli Roach in addition to Ashley Johnson.
Martin Gero serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter in addition to managing director Mark Pellington also executive produce. “Blindspot” is produced past times Warner Bros. Television in addition to Berlanti Productions.
“CHICAGO MED”
Executive producer Dick Wolf delivers the newest installment of the compelling “Chicago” franchise, an emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city’s most explosive infirmary in addition to the courageous squad of doctors who concord it together. They volition tackle unique novel cases inspired past times topical events, forging fiery relationships inwards the pulse-pounding pandemonium of the emergency room, in addition to through it all, familiar faces from the Chicago law in addition to burn downward departments volition intertwine every bit this 3rd squad of Chicago heroes hits the reason running.
The cast includes Oliver Platt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Laurie Holden, Nick Gehlfuss in addition to Yaya Dacosta.
Dick Wolf, Matt Olmstead, Michael Brandt in addition to Derek Haas serve every bit writers in addition to executive producers. Danielle Gelber, Peter Jankowski in addition to managing director Joe Chappelle (pilot) also executive produce. “Chicago Med” is produced past times Universal Television in addition to Wolf Films.
“GAME OF SILENCE”
Carol Mendelsohn, executive producer in addition to veteran of the “CSI” phenomenon, in addition to David Hudgins (“Parenthood,” “Friday Night Lights”) introduce a gripping novel drama nigh a successful Atlanta attorney (David Lyons, “Revolution”) whose long-lost childhood friends unexpectedly reappear after 25 years. When a black surreptitious they idea they had buried resurfaces, the brotherhood bands together to correct the wrongs of their shared past times — a journeying that volition force the limits of their loyalty in addition to quench their thirst for revenge.
The cast includes David Lyons, Michael Raymond-James, Larenz Tate, Bre Blair, Conor O’Farrell, Deidrie Henry, Demetrius Grosse in addition to Claire Van Der Boom.
David Hudgins serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. Carol Mendelsohn, Julie Weitz in addition to managing director Niels Arden Oplev also executive produce. “Game of Silence” is produced past times Sony Pictures Television, Universal Television in addition to Carol Mendelsohn Productions.
“HEARTBREAKER”
Based on the existent life in addition to achievements of Dr. Kathy Magliato, this unique character-driven medical drama follows Dr. Alex Panttiere (Melissa George, “The Slap”), an outspoken world-renowned heart-transplant surgeon in addition to 1 of the few women inwards her field. Stubborn in addition to fearless, Alex e'er operates on her ain terms. She revels inwards a racy personal life that’s a full-time project inwards itself, manages the daily demands of skeptical faculty in addition to dutiful interns, in addition to pushes the boundaries of medical scientific discipline to impressive novel heights.
The cast includes Melissa George, Dave Annable, Don Hany, Shelley Conn, D.L. Hughley, Jamie Kennedy, Maya Erskine, J. Louis Mills in addition to Joshua Leonard.
Jill Gordon serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. Amy Brenneman, Brad Silberling in addition to managing director Robbie Duncan McNeill also executive produce. “Heartbreaker” is produced past times Universal Television.
“HEROES REBORN”
From master creator Tim Kring, the supernatural phenomenon begins 1 time again with a fresh crop of inspiring heroes who cause got on the ultimate struggle betwixt those with extraordinary abilities in addition to those with nefarious motives to hunt in addition to harness their powers. Epic adventures await these newly empowered allies every bit they cross paths with some of the master characters (such every bit the dear “HRG” in addition to fan-favorite time-traveler Hiro Nakamura), unlocking the mysterious fate of the universe in addition to their identify within it.
The cast of “Heroes Reborn” includes Jack Coleman, Zachary Levi, Masi Oka, Judith Shekoni, Robbie Kay, Henry Zebrowski, Kiki Sukezane, Ryan Guzman, Danika Yarosh, Toru Uchikado, Eve Harlow in addition to Gatlin Green.
Tim Kring serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. Peter Elkoff in addition to James Middleton also executive produce. “Heroes Reborn” is produced past times Universal Television, Imperative Entertainment in addition to Tailwind Productions.
“THE PLAYER”
From the executive producers of “The Blacklist” in addition to starring Wesley Snipes in addition to Philip Winchester (“Strike Back,” “Fringe”) comes an action-packed Las Vegas thriller nigh a one-time military machine operative turned safety skillful who is drawn into a high-stakes game where an organisation of wealthy individuals adventure on his powerfulness to halt some of the biggest crimes imaginable from playing out. Can he cause got them downward from the within in addition to acquire revenge for the decease of his wife, or is it truthful what they say: The line of piece of work solid e'er wins.
The cast also includes Charity Wakefield in addition to Damon Gupton.
John Rogers serves every bit author in addition to executive producer. John Davis, John Fox in addition to managing director Republic of India Nalluri also executive produce. “The Player” is produced past times Sony Pictures Television, Davis Entertainment in addition to Kung Fu Monkey.
“SHADES OF BLUE”
In a provocative novel drama, the iconic Jennifer Lopez stars every bit sexy New York detective (and unmarried mother) Harlee Santos, who cruel inwards with a tight-knit grouping of muddied cops, taking bribes in addition to protection coin that she uses to render the best life for her honest in addition to talented daughter. When she’s trapped past times the FBI, however, in addition to forced to inform on her ain “brothers,” she’ll cause got to walk the fine line betwixt love, loyalty, award in addition to betrayal, in addition to endeavor to maintain it together for her daughter’s future.
The cast also includes Ray Liotta, Warren Kole, Dayo Okeniyi, Drea De Matteo, Hampton Fluker, Vincent Laresca in addition to Sarah Jeffery.
Jack Orman in addition to Adi Hasak serve every bit writers in addition to executive producers. Jennifer Lopez, Barry Levinson (pilot), Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, Ryan Seacrest in addition to Nina Wass also executive produce. “Shades of Blue” is produced past times Universal Television, Nuyorican Productions, EGTV in addition to Ryan Seacrest Productions.
NEW ALTERNATIVE SERIES
“BEST TIME EVER WTH NEIL PATRICK HARRIS”
Five Emmy Awards in addition to a Tony Award brand multi-talented Neil Patrick Harris the perfect star for this alive one-hour exhibit that is dissimilar whatsoever other currently on American television. Complete with stunts, skits, pranks, audience interaction, musical numbers, giveaways in addition to unlimited surprises, this exhibit proves that anything tin happen, in addition to it tin hand off to you. Based on the wildly pop British striking “Ant & Dec’s Sabbatum Night Takeaway,” the modernized multifariousness exhibit format in addition to its fearless, multi-talented star volition brand for 1 of the best nights ever on
TV calendar week after week.
Neil Patrick Harris, Orly Adelson, Siobhan Greene, David A. Hurwitz, Anthony McPartlin in addition to Declan Donnelly executive produce. “Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris” is produced past times ITV Studios America.
NEW EVENTS
“COAT OF MANY COLORS”
Based on the inspiring truthful story of living legend Dolly Parton’s remarkable upbringing, this once-in-a-lifetime film special takes us within the tight-knit Parton identify unit of measurement every bit they struggle to overcome devastating tragedy in addition to discovery the healing powerfulness of love, faith, in addition to a raggedy patchwork coat that helped brand Dolly who she is today.
Pamela K. Long serves every bit writer. Sam Haskell in addition to Dolly Parton volition executive produce. “Coat of Many Colors” is produced past times Magnolia Hill Entertainment in addition to DP Productions inwards association with Warner Bros. Television.
“THE REAPER”
Based on the best-selling memoir “The Reaper” past times Nicholas Irving, this trial miniseries recounts the 100-day Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan deployment of Sgt. Nicholas Irving, nicknamed ‘The Reaper.’ The start African-American sniper, Irving tallied 33 official kills during this unmarried deployment, a tape that soundless stands today. “The Reaper” is a boots-on-the-ground thrilling in addition to raw line of piece of work organisation human relationship of modern warfare in addition to how it changes, shapes, in addition to sometimes destroys the people who grapple inwards it.
Tom Donnelly in addition to Josh Oppenheimer serve every bit writers in addition to executive producers. Harvey Weinstein in addition to Bob Weinstein also executive produce. “The Reaper” is produced past times the Weinstein Company.
“THE WIZ LIVE!”
NBC embarks on its latest musical vacation tradition with a alive telly production of the groundbreaking Tony Award-winning musical that brought the vivid public of Oz to the streets of New York inwards a fresh, funky, sing-a-long journeying downward the xanthous brick road.
Craig Zadan in addition to Neil Meron (“The Sound of Music Live!,” “Peter Pan Live!”) serve every bit executive producers. Kenny Leon volition straight with Harvey Fierstein providing novel written material. “The Wiz Live!” is produced past times Universal Television inwards association with Cirque Du Soleil Theatrical.
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