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Seth Meyers Explains the Upfront Joke He Didn't Get to Make This Year

At Adweek's Elevate: The Future of TV, the Late Night host said he's in no hurry to return to his studio

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“It’s not particularly easy, but as a point of pride, I try very hard to be the most entertaining part of the NBC upfront," said Meyers.Adweek
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By T.L. Stanley

June 17, 2020

If NBCUniversal had been able to hold its annual in-person upfront presentation for advertisers as planned last month, Seth Meyers would not have held back on the jokes about his employer’s new streaming service, dubbed Peacock.

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T.L. Stanley

T.L. Stanley is a senior editor at Adweek, where she specializes in consumer trends, cannabis marketing, plant-based food products, pop culture and creativity.

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