Overview

• NBC will commemorate its centennial in November 2026 with a six-hour variety special celebrating 100 years of broadcasting history.
• The announcement was made by longtime NBC alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler during NBCUniversal's 2025 upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall.
• The special will feature a mix of legendary NBC alumni and current stars, showcasing music, comedy, behind-the-scenes stories, and surprise reunions.
• NBC, the oldest U.S. commercial broadcasting network, began as a radio network in 1926 and expanded to television in the early 1940s.
• Iconic NBC programs, including Saturday Night Live, Seinfeld, and the Law & Order franchise, will be highlighted as part of the celebration.