NBC has announced today that it will launch a new highlights show called “The Voice”, “The ‘Lights” (short for highlights), premiering August 13, the day after the London Olympics end. It will air in 20 minute blocks between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. ET. The host will not be seen on camera and there will not be a set, so that will save some money.
Whether the host is a male or female, all we will know of this person is his or her voice narrating the highlights. In addition, while tape of a highlight is seen on one half of the screen, the other half will show text or sound bites or postgame press conference pertaining to the highlight.
So the host really can do this from home, not come into work and be dressed in jammies for all we know.
Here is the press release.
NBC SPORTS NETWORK TO DEBUT THE ‘LIGHTS, A MORNING HIGHLIGHTS & SCORES SHOW
The ‘Lights Begins Monday, August 13 and Launches NBC Sports Network’s Post-Olympics Programming Schedule
Dynamic Format Designed to Deliver a Complete Sports Report, In 20 MinutesNEW YORK – July 24, 2012 — NBC Sports Group announced today The ‘Lights, a new morning highlights show that will debut Monday, August 13, at 7 a.m. ET. The ‘Lights will use an innovative format to deliver the major scores and highlights from the previous night and will air weekday mornings during a new two-hour programing block. The program will launch NBC Sports Network’s post-Olympics programming schedule.
Designed to serve the busy morning schedule of sports fans, The ‘Lights will be produced as a 20-minute sports report, and will not feature an on-camera anchor or set. The show will use a unique presentation of simultaneous video clips, graphics and voiceovers to deliver the scores and information. The ‘Lights will repeat every 20 minutes, from 7-9 a.m. ET, and will be updated as necessary.
“We are very excited to launch NBC Sports Network’s new programming schedule,” said Jon Miller, president of programming for NBC Sports and NBC Sports Network. “The ‘Lights will serve as a catalyst for our new programming lineup, and will quickly provide sports fans all of the scores and highlights they crave as they start their day.”
The ‘Lights will join a lineup of signature programming that will further define the NBC Sports Network’s news, information and entertainment offerings. Programming includes: Sports Illustrated, which will debut tonight at 9 p.m. ET and the re-launch of NBC SportsTalk, Tuesday, August 14 at 6 p.m. ET.
That’s all. I have one more post to write and that will conclude the updates for now.
