Harlem Globetrotters Returning to Television with Educational NBC Series, Craig Robinson Hosts (TV News Roundup)
variety.comEJ Panaligan editor The Harlem Globetrotters will return to television after more than 40 years with “Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward,” in partnership with Hearst Media Production Group.
Actor and comedian Craig Robinson will host the educational show, which will air on NBC. The series centers on the players’ achievements both on and off the court as ambassadors of goodwill, focusing on topics like space exploration with NASA, financial responsibility and literacy, female empowerment and more.
For the new series, the players will explore ways to help the communities in each city they visit through volunteerism, fundraising and one-on-one connections.
The 30-minute weekly show will premiere on Saturday, October 1 at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET, and episodes will be available on NBC.com and NBC VOD afterward.
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