The NBCUniversal Upfront kicked off a week of events in New York amid a writers strike. Given the lack of A-list scripted stars, the company turned to one of its animated stars to kick off the morn…
Other highlights for the ad crowd include, “How can I pay for all my hookers and blow without adverts on my shows” and “Because as long as husbands keep killing their wives, we’ll have Dateline in our lives”.Following the flashy dances, Mark Lazarus, Chairman, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming took the stage in Yaccarino’s absence.
“What was more surprising today that being one more by a foul mouthed teddy bear or seeing me I’m here on stage,” he said.Lazarus also addressed the writers strike, which was going on just outside Radio City Music Hall, where a large group of writers were picketing. “We also want to acknowledge the writer strike. We are grateful for the contribution writers make to our company and respect their right to demonstrate,” he said. “It may take some time, but I know we will eventually get through this, and the result will be a stronger foundation from which we can all move forward together.”
After Lazarus, Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, stepped up to promote a number of new shows. Mario Lopez, WIllie Geist and Andrew Ross Sorkin graced the stage, while there were a number of creators on screen, including Amy Poehler, Dick Wolf, Simon Cowell,
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