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[12/15/15 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, December 15
Updates include: TNT cancels "Agent X," "Legends" and "Public Morals"; Kelsey Grammer, Rosemarie DeWitt cast in Amazon's "The Last Tycoon"; and NBC's "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris," IFC's "Benders" also get the axe.

[11/02/15 - 01:25 PM]
"Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" Celebrates Season Finale with Guest Announcer Kelsey Grammer
Plus: Backstreet Boys will headline "Singalong Live" with their Grammy-nominated hit "I Want It That Way."

[10/23/15 - 10:00 AM]
"Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" Gets in the Halloween Spirit with Guest Announcer Kelly Ripa on an All-New Episode, Tuesday, Oct. 27
Ripa will guide viewers through the special Halloween-themed episode from the studio's guest announcer booth.

[10/15/15 - 10:01 AM]
"Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" Welcomes Grammy Winner Reba as Celebrity Guest Announcer for Oct. 20 Episode
Plus: Chart-topping singer OMI will bring his hit single "Cheerleader" to the "Best Time Ever" studio for "Singalong Live."

[10/11/15 - 02:03 PM]
"Blindspot" Delivers the Biggest Live + 7 Day Viewer Increase for Premiere Week
NBC further spins the numbers for the week of September 21-27.

[10/08/15 - 02:01 PM]
Jack Black Set as Guest Announcer as "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" Moves to 8 P.M. on tuesday, Oct. 13
Said installment will also feature Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie, Apolo Ohno and The B-52s.

[10/07/15 - 08:42 AM]
NBC Ties for the Nightlong Win in 18-49, Marking Its 12th Straight Tuesday at #1 or Tied for #1
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, October 6.

[09/30/15 - 01:06 PM]
NBC Extends "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" Run at 10 p.m. for Yet Another Week
Also, on Friday, October 2, look for an encore of "The Player" pilot.

[09/30/15 - 08:34 AM]
"Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" Grows Week to Week in Total Viewers by 7%
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 29.

[09/26/15 - 09:11 AM]
"Dateline NBC" Ties for #2 in the Time Period Among the Big 4 Networks in Women 18-49 and Men 18-34
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, September 25.

[09/24/15 - 11:34 AM]
NBC to Keep "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" at 10 PM on Tuesdays for Another Week
The newcomer was previously scheduled to air at 8:00/7:00c beginning September 29.

[09/23/15 - 08:48 AM]
"Best Time Ever" Jumps 22% vs. Last Week's Premiere, Hits a 10-Month Slot High Excluding "The Voice"
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 22.

[09/23/15 - 08:29 AM]
"The Muppets" Opens as Tuesday's No. 1 New Series in Adults 18-49, Delivering a 2-Year High for ABC in the Time Period
ABC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 22.

[09/19/15 - 08:45 AM]
Friday's "Dateline" Is #1 Show of the Night on the Big 4 in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, September 18.

[09/16/15 - 08:40 AM]
"Best Time Ever" Is NBC's Top Alternative Debut Since 2012, Jumps 36% vs. NBC's Season Average Following Tuesday's "Talent"
NBC spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 15.

[08/28/15 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Friday, August 28
Updates include: USA axes its freshman drama "Complications"; VH1 rescinds its second season order for "Hindsight"; and Victoria Justice inks talent holding deal with FOX.

[08/14/15 - 11:07 AM]
Scheduling Note: "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" Will Shift to 8-9 p.m. Tuesdays Beginning Sept. 29
The newcomer will open on Tuesday nights at 10:00/9:00c on September 15 and 22 before making the move.

[06/24/15 - 10:31 AM]
Tracie Fiss, Bob Read to Serve as Talent Producers for New Live NBC Series "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris"
Fiss and Read have extensive experience booking both A-list and up-and-coming talent for a variety of programs, most notably "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."

[06/22/15 - 01:11 PM]
NBC Announces Fall Premiere Dates for New 2015-16 Season
New launches include "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" (September 15) and "Chicago Med" (November 10).

[05/10/15 - 09:00 AM]
Compelling Dramas, New Comedies and Favorite Returning Series Highlight NBC's Balanced and Potent 2015-16 Primetime Schedule
Highlights of the newly announced year-round schedule include the captivating and mysterious drama "Blindspot" from Greg Berlanti, one of TV's most prolific executive producers.

[05/06/15 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 6 - Odds & Ends
Updates include: FOX's "The Mindy Project" looking for new home at Hulu; Tim Doyle, Dan Sterling land showrunner gigs; and NBC may look to revive "The Maya Rudolph Show."

[01/30/15 - 03:31 AM]
NBC to Air Series Promos During Super Bowl XLIX Coverage
"The Blacklist," "The Voice," "Odyssey," "Undateable" and Neil Patrick Harris's upcoming variety show are among those to be featured.

[10/27/14 - 02:38 PM]
Neil Patrick Harris to Host New NBC Variety Series from ITV Studios America
NBC has ordered 10 episodes of the series, based on the U.K. format "Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway," all of which will be filmed in front of a live audience.

[04/01/03 - 12:00 AM]
Pilot Update: April 1







BEST TIME EVER WITH NEIL PATRICK HARRIS (NBC)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
9/15/15 - 11/3/15
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2015-2016 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
1 (8 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 12/15/15
DESCRIPTION:
(from NBC's press release, May 2015) Five Emmy Awards and a Tony Award make multi-talented Neil Patrick Harris the perfect star for this live one-hour show that is unlike any other currently on American television. Complete with stunts, skits, pranks, audience interaction, musical numbers, giveaways and unlimited surprises, this show proves that anything can happen, and it can happen to you. Based on the wildly popular British hit "Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway," the modernized variety show format and its fearless, multi-talented star will make for one of the best nights ever on TV week after week. Neil Patrick Harris, Orly Adelson, Siobhan Greene, David A. Hurwitz, Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly executive produce. "Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris" is produced by ITV Studios America.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Neil Patrick Harris as Host
CREW INFORMATION:
· Anthony McPartlin as CRTR/EP
· David A. Hurwitz as EP
· Declan Donnelly as CRTR/EP
· Neil Patrick Harris as EP
· Orly Adelson as EP
· Siobhan Greene as EP
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (improv/sketch)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· ITV Studios