Neil Patrick Harris To Host Variety Show On NBC

According to the star's rep, Neil Patrick Harris will host his own variety show on NBC!  





The 10-episode program will be an American version of the British favorite "Saturday Night Takeaway," although the series will possibly have a new name and most likely not air on Saturdays. NBC closed the deal with U.K. broadcaster ITV for the show, which will air live from New York.

"All of us here at NBC have been dying to work with Neil, as we've watched him brilliantly host the Tonys and Emmys," NBC's alternative programming president Paul Telegdy was quoted as saying, noting: "This series will suit his extraordinary talents perfectly. He is a versatile and thrilling talent for us to welcome into the NBC family."

Harris, 41, has initially expressed interest in doing a weekly variety show. In an interview with Howard Stern earlier this year, the newly announced Oscars host confessed that he refused to replace the hosts on the daily "Late Show" or "Late Late Show" on CBS, but had been in negotiations with network executives about a variety show.

Harris said of the British series "Saturday Night Takeaway": "As I watched the show, I couldn't stop smiling. Now that I've seen many seasons, my face hurts. It's a game changer. Nothing like this has been done before, and it's unique structure fits right into my random skill set. I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and have some fun!"


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