Streaming & OTT

Peacock Sets MacGruber Series, Weekly Late Night Shows from Amber Ruffin and Larry Wilmore

NBCUniversal streamer makes big moves to solidify its originals lineup

Amber Ruffin, Will Forte (as MacGruber) and Larry Wilmore. — Peacock's comedy slate will include shows from Amber Ruffin, Will Forte (as MacGruber) and Larry Wilmore. Getty Images

By Kelsey Sutton

August 10, 2020

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With The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and Late Night With Seth Meyers, NBC’s late-night block has been a powerhouse. Now parent company NBCUniversal’s burgeoning streaming service, Peacock, is building out its own formidable late-night offering.

Kelsey Sutton

Kelsey Sutton is the streaming editor at Adweek, where she covers the business of streaming television.

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