Amy Poehler made a surprise appearance during the NBC executive session at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour Saturday, coinciding with some big news: the former “Parks and Recreation” star will once again team up with Tina Fey to host next year’s Golden Globe Awards.
The former “Saturday Night Live” co-stars won critical acclaim for their three previous outings as Globes hosts, helming the show in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
“NBC has long been the home to two of the funniest people on the planet —Tina Fey and Amy Poehler — and we didn’t want to wait any longer to share the great news that they’ll be hosting the Globes once again,” said Paul Telegdy, Chairman, NBC Entertainment, in the announcement.
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“There’s no denying that Tina and Amy’s comedic chemistry is infectious,” said Lorenzo Soria, President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. “We can’t wait to see the dynamic duo return to the Golden Globes stage.”
No date has yet been announced for the 2021 edition of the Golden Globe Awards.
“Tina and Amy have provided Golden Globes viewers with some of the most memorable moments the show has ever seen,” said Amy Thurlow, President of dick clark productions. “We’re thrilled to welcome them back in 2021.”
. An exact date in 2021 has not been decided, but the telecast will mark the comedy pair’s fourth time hosting the awards show. Poehler and Fey were universally praised for their on-stage rapport during their previous outings in 2013, ‘14 and ‘15.
News of their involvement will inevitably be seen as a coup for producer Dick Clark Productions, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and longtime partner NBC, particularly at a time when major award shows have struggled to line up hosts. ABC announced earlier this week that next month’s Oscars will go hostless for its second year in a ro
