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    Neil Patrick Harris to host new NBC variety series

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    In this May 29, 2014, file photo, actor Neil Patrick Harris speaks at Book Expo America in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
    NEW YORK (AP) --

    NBC is bringing Neil Patrick Harris back to series television as host of a comedy-variety series.

    The new show is based on the successful British TV format "Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway." NBC didn't announce an official title or premiere date for its adaptation, which will air for 10 episodes.

    The series will feature comedy sketches, musical numbers, mini game shows and appearances by A-list stars, NBC said. It will film in front of a live audience.

    Harris has previously served as host of both the Emmys and Tony Awards. He was recently announced as host of the 2015 Academy Awards.

    The versatile performer starred for nine seasons in the CBS comedy "How I Met Your Mother." He is currently co-starring in the suspense film "Gone Girl."

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    Knicks’ NBA title-clinching victory over Spurs averages 24.5 million viewers

    Wednesday, June 17, 2026
    New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson holds the MVP trophy after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

    Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks' 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night to capture their first NBA title in 53 years averaged 24.5 million viewers on ABC and ESPN, making it the most watched Game 5 since 1998.

    The audience peaked at 33 million, as Brunson was putting the wraps on a 45-point performance as the Knicks rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter.

    The finals averaged 20.6 million according to Nielsen, the highest since ABC and ESPN started carrying it in 2003. It is only the third time since 1999, the finals have averaged at least 20 million.

    Golden State's victory over Cleveland in five games in 2017 averaged 20.47 million while the 2016 finals, where the Cavaliers defeated the Warriors in seven games, averaged 20.2 million.

    Last year's finals between Oklahoma City and Indiana averaged 10.31 million across seven games.

    The 1998 series between Chicago and Utah, where Michael Jordan won his sixth and final NBA title, averaged 29.04 million in six games.

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