NBC TO BROADCAST 18TH ANNUAL ‘NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA®’ ON THANKSGIVING DAY, NOV. 28 AT NOON IN ALL TIME ZONES

NBC TO BROADCAST 18TH ANNUAL ‘NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA®’ ON THANKSGIVING DAY, NOV. 28 AT NOON IN ALL TIME ZONES

John O’Hurley and David Frei Return to Co-Host the Celebrated Canine Competition

NEW YORK – Oct. 30, 2019 – NBC will celebrate man’s best friend in the 18th anniversary edition of the family-favorite holiday special “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®,” airing Thanksgiving Day (noon-2 p.m. in all time zones), Nov. 28, following the telecast of NBC’s “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.”

“The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®” will be hosted by award-winning TV personality, author and Broadway star John O’Hurley (“Seinfeld,” “Dancing with the Stars”), and expert analyst and American Kennel Club-licensed judge David Frei, who has officiated at dog shows worldwide. NBC correspondent and sports broadcasting Hall of Famer Mary Carillo will report from inside the show ring, with former U.S. Olympic figure skaters Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir offering behind-the-scenes access as backstage contributors.
“Can you imagine any show lasting 18 years in this world of televised programming?” said O’Hurley. “David and I are grateful to hide behind the shadows of these wonderful creatures that we get to share one day a year. America is greater because of its dogs.”

A new American Kennel Club-sanctioned breed will be included in this year’s competition, bringing the total recognized breeds to 193. The Azawakh (hound group) is a loyal, independent and deeply affectionate sighthound known for its short coat, long and lean appearance and excellent companionship and guardianship. Since 2003, 46 new breeds have been introduced to the event.

Last year, a 3-year-old male Whippet named Whiskey took home the Best in Show title among the seven group winners. Whiskey has more than 20 Best in Show titles and went on to win the American Kennel Club’s National Championship in January. 

The “National Dog Show Presented by Purina®” is a beloved holiday tradition for families across the nation. The telecast reached nearly 25 million viewers over Thanksgiving week last year, delivering its third-best score in total viewers since its first broadcast in 2002. The show is part of a five-hour block of family programing on NBC, offering the country’s 65 million pet-owning households a full afternoon of fun entertainment while raising money for canine-related causes. In its unique format, the Kennel Club of Philadelphia offers an open environment for the esteemed event and remains one of the only “benched” dog shows, displaying all 2,000 competing purebred canines to the visiting public.

Continuing the family fun, NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) will present a Thanksgiving Day marathon (beginning 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT) of “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®,” featuring all five Best in Show winners from 2014-18. On Friday, Nov. 29, NBC will present a primetime encore of this year’s “National Dog Show Presented by Purina®” (8-10 p.m. ET/PT).

This year pet lovers are encouraged to share a photo or video of their pet for a chance to be featured during the airing of the “National Dog Show Presented by Purina” on NBC or NBC.com. Fans can use the hashtag #DogThanking and tag @Purina in a post on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram that highlights their pet’s courageous and honor-worthy role in the family. 

For more information on the “National Dog Show Presented by Purina,” visit: http://www.nationaldogshow.com
Breed descriptions and more information can be found at https://nds.nationaldogshow.com/event-info/the-seven-groups/
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NBC Primetime Schedule Week of 11/18 - 11/24

NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE (as of: 11/5/2018) 

"NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL"

(X) "MINNESOTA VIKINGS AT CHICAGO BEARS"

ORIGINAL

11/18/2018 (08:15PM - 11:30PM) (Sunday) :

( X Denotes Changes/Addition) 



"FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA"
"111818"
ORIGINAL
11/18/2018 (07:00PM - 08:15PM) (Sunday) :
TV-14

"NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL"
"PITTSBURGH STEELERS AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS"
ORIGINAL
11/18/2018 (08:15PM - 11:30PM) (Sunday) 

"THE VOICE"
"LIVE TOP 13 PERFORMANCES"
ORIGINAL
11/19/2018 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Monday) : "THE VOICE" TOP 13 ARTISTS PERFORM -The top 13 artists will perform live in front of coaches Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton for America's vote. Carson Daly ("TODAY Show") hosts.

"MANIFEST"
"POINT OF NO RETURN"
ORIGINAL
11/19/2018 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) : Ben (Josh Dallas) forms an unlikely partnership with Vance (Daryl Edwards) in a high-stakes race to locate the missing passengers of Flight 828. Meanwhile, Michaela (Melissa Roxburgh) helps a suicidal passenger who believes he is the Angel of Death, and Cal (Jack Messina) goes back to school, navigating both his unwanted celebrity and his former friends, who are all now 16 years old. Also starring Athena Karkanis, J.R. Ramirez and Luna Blaise.

TV-14 V

"THE VOICE"
"LIVE TOP 13 ELIMINATIONS"
ORIGINAL
11/20/2018 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Tuesday) : LIVE RESULTS - Ten artists will be revealed as safe by America's votes. The bottom three artists will then compete for the Instant Save and two will be eliminated. Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton star as the celebrity panel of coaches and Carson Daly ("TODAY Show") hosts.

"THIS IS US"
"18,615"
ORIGINAL
11/20/2018 (09:00PM - 10:01PM) (Tuesday) : The Pearsons have an unconventional Thanksgiving dinner. In the past, Jack, Rebecca and the big three spend Thanksgiving with Miguel.
TV-14

"NEW AMSTERDAM"
"THREE DOTS"
ORIGINAL
11/20/2018 (10:01PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) : A patient's treatment plan takes an unexpected turn when Max (Ryan Eggold) gets overly invested. Meanwhile, Reynolds (Jocko Sims) celebrates his birthday with some help from the hospital and Kapoor (Anupam Kher) grapples with a case that hits close to home. Also starring Freema Agyeman as Dr. Helen Sharpe, Janet Montgomery as Dr. Lauren Bloom, and Tyler Labine as Dr. Iggy Frome.
TV-14 D

"HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT"
"POP GOES THE GAME NIGHT"
ORIGINAL
11/21/2018 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Wednesday) :
TV-14 D

"NBC SPECIALS"
"A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE THANKSGIVING (WT)"
ORIGINAL
11/21/2018 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Wednesday) :

"FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA"
"112218"
ORIGINAL
11/22/2018 (08:00PM - 08:15PM) (Thursday) :
TV-14

"NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL"
"ATLANTA FALCONS AT NEW ORLEANS SAINTS"
ORIGINAL
11/22/2018 (08:15PM - 11:30PM) (Thursday) 

"NBC SPECIALS"
"HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS"
11/23/2018 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Friday) : A BITTER AND HATEFUL CREATURE DEVISES A PLAN TO STEAL CHRISTMAS FROM THE WHOS OF WHOVILLE - This classic tale involves the schemes of the green and small-hearted Grinch to steal every material vestige of Christmas from the Whos living in the town of Whoville, but the Grinch ultimately discovers he can't remove the spirit of Christmas from the hearts of the Whos.
Chuck Jones, who directed many of the most acclaimed Warner Bros. animated shorts, is producer and director of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," which was written by Theodor Geisel based on his book. The special features the voices of Boris Karloff as the Grinch and the narrator, as well as June Foray as Cindy Lou Who.
TV-G


"NBC SPECIALS"
"HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS"
11/23/2018 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Friday) : A BITTER AND HATEFUL CREATURE DEVISES A PLAN TO STEAL CHRISTMAS FROM THE WHOS OF WHOVILLE - This classic tale involves the schemes of the green and small-hearted Grinch to steal every material vestige of Christmas from the Whos living in the town of Whoville, but the Grinch ultimately discovers he can't remove the spirit of Christmas from the hearts of the Whos.
Chuck Jones, who directed many of the most acclaimed Warner Bros. animated shorts, is producer and director of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," which was written by Theodor Geisel based on his book. The special features the voices of Boris Karloff as the Grinch and the narrator, as well as June Foray as Cindy Lou Who.
TV-G

"NBC SPECIALS"
"DREAMWORKS TROLLS HOLIDAY"
11/23/2018 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Friday) : When the eternally optimistic Poppy, queen of the Trolls, learns that the Bergens no longer have any holidays on their calendar, she enlists the help of Branch and the rest of the gang on a mission to fix something that the Bergens don't think is broken. The returning cast includes your favorites - Anna Kendrick as "Poppy," Justin Timberlake as "Branch," Zooey Deschanel as "Bridget," Christopher Mintz-Plasse as "King Gristle Jr.," James Corden as "Biggie," Ron Funches as "Cooper," Icona Pop's Caroline Hjelt as "Chenille" and Aino Jawo as "Satin," Kunal Nayyar as "Guy Diamond," Walt Dohrn as "Cloud Guy," "Smidge," and "Fuzzbert," and Kevin Michael Richardson as the narrator.
TV-PG L



"MIDNIGHT, TEXAS"
"DROWN THE SADNESS IN CHARDONNAY"
ORIGINAL
11/23/2018 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Friday) : Lem makes a shocking decision. Olivia's past comes back to haunt her. Fiji seeks outside help from her fellow Light Witches. A suicide pits Manfred and Kai against one another.
TV-14 L, S, V

"DATELINE NBC"
"FR2809"
ORIGINAL
11/23/2018 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Friday) 

"THE NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA"
"TBA"
REPEAT
11/24/2018 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Saturday) :

NBC TO BROADCAST 17TH ANNUAL ‘NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA®’ ON THANKSGIVING DAY, NOV. 22 AT NOON IN ALL TIME ZONES

NBC TO BROADCAST 17TH ANNUAL ‘NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA®’ ON THANKSGIVING DAY, NOV. 22 AT NOON IN ALL TIME ZONES

John O’Hurley and David Frei Return to Co-Host the Celebrated Canine Competition

NEW YORK — Oct. 30, 2018 — NBC will celebrate man’s best friend in the 17th anniversary edition of the family favorite holiday special “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®” airing on Thanksgiving Day (noon-2 p.m. in all time zones), Nov. 22, following the telecast of NBC’s “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.”

“The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®” will be hosted by award-winning TV personality, author and Broadway star John O’Hurley (“Seinfeld,” “Dancing with the Stars”). Returning to offer expert analysis is American Kennel Club-licensed judge David Frei, who has officiated at dog shows worldwide and, alongside O’Hurley, has co-hosted the competition since its inception in 2002. NBC Sports correspondent Mary Carillo will report from inside the show ring, and former U.S. Olympic figure skaters Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir will offer behind-the-scenes access as digital contributors.

“For 17 years, the ‘National Dog Show Presented by Purina®’ has been at the forefront of the purebred dog world,” said O’Hurley. “I’m proud to be a part of a legacy that not only celebrates such a rich history of dog breeds, but also being part of a tradition that entertains everyone from 4 to 94."

Two new American Kennel Club-sanctioned breeds will be included in this year’s competition – the Nederlandse Kooikerhondje (sporting group) and the Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen (hound group) – bringing the total recognized breeds to 192. Since 2003, 45 new breeds have been introduced to the event.

Last year, Newton, a 3-year-old Brussels Griffon (toy group), took home the Best in Show title among the seven group winners. Newton impressed the judges with his superior condition and form, beautiful coat and loving personality.

A beloved holiday tradition for families across the nation, the broadcast reached more than 22 million viewers last year. Over the last two years the telecast has delivered its two biggest audiences in its 17-year run on NBC. The National Dog Show is part of a five-hour block of family programing on NBC, offering the country’s 65 million pet-owning households a full afternoon of fun entertainment while raising money for canine-related causes. In its unique format, the Kennel Club of Philadelphia offers an open environment for the esteemed event and remains one of the only “benched” dog shows, displaying all 2,000 competing purebred canines to the visiting public.

Continuing the family fun, NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) will present a Thanksgiving Day marathon (beginning 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT) of “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®,” featuring all five Best in Show winners from 2013-17.

In celebration of Thanksgiving and the National Dog Show, Purina is inviting pet owners across the nation to share why they are thankful for their pet. From Nov. 9-25, for every unique post shared on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram that includes @Purina and #DogThanking, Purina will donate $1 (up to $25,000) to Tony LaRussa’s Animal Rescue Foundation Pets and Vets program. This amazing program helps pair shelter pets with veterans coping with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, anxiety and other service-related challenges as they transition back to civilian life following their service.

For more information on the “National Dog Show Presented by Purina®,” visit: http://www.nationaldogshow.com

Breed descriptions and more information can be found at http://nds.nationaldogshow.com/event-info-groups.php

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NBC WILL BROADCAST 16TH ANNUAL ‘NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA®’ ON THANKSGIVING DAY, NOV. 23 AT NOON IN ALL TIME ZONES

NBC WILL BROADCAST 16TH ANNUAL ‘NATIONAL DOG SHOW PRESENTED BY PURINA®’ ON THANKSGIVING DAY, NOV. 23 AT NOON IN ALL TIME ZONES

John O’Hurley and David Frei Return to Co-Host NBC’s Ultimate Canine Competition

NEW YORK — Nov. 2, 2017 — NBC will present the 16th anniversary edition of the beloved holiday special “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®” on Thanksgiving Day (noon-2 p.m. in all time zones), Nov. 23, following the telecast of NBC’s “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.”

“The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®” celebrates man’s best friend and is hosted by award-winning actor, author and Broadway star John O’Hurley (“Seinfeld,” “Dancing with the Stars”). Expert analysis is offered by David Frei, an American Kennel Club-licensed judge and, along with O’Hurley, co-host of USA Network’s “Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina.” NBC’s Mary Carillo will report from the benching area and inside the show ring, while Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir offer a behind-the-scenes look at the show as reporters and digital contributors.

“For 16 years, the ‘National Dog Show Presented by Purina®’ has been at the forefront of the purebred dog world,” said O’Hurley. “I’m proud to be a part of a legacy that not only celebrates such a rich history of dog breeds, but also being part of a tradition that entertains everyone from 4 to 94."

NBC will present an encore of this year’s “National Dog Show Presented by Purina®” on Saturday, Nov. 25 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT).

Last year, 4-year-old Greyhound Gia was named Best in Show from among the seven group winners. She won over the crowd with her impressively slim and athletic build, beautiful grey coat and outstanding showmanship.

Last year’s broadcast set new records for its 15-year run on NBC, reaching more than 22 million total viewers. An established family holiday tradition, the broadcast is part of a five-hour block of family programming and will showcase more than 2,000 purebred canines competing for the title of Best in Show. Unlike traditional dog show coverage, the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Show offers the country’s 65 million pet-owning households an afternoon of family-friendly activities, facilitated by the open format of the esteemed event. As one of the only remaining “benched” dog shows, all of the competing breeds are on display for the visiting public.

To continue the family fun, NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) will present a Thanksgiving Day marathon (beginning 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT) of “The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®,” featuring all five Best in Show winners from 2012-16.

In celebration of Thanksgiving and the National Dog Show, Purina is inviting pet owners across the country to share what makes their pet the best, using #DogThanking and tag @Purina. From Nov. 16-26, for every unique post shared on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram that includes @purina and #dogthanking, Purina will donate $1 (up to $50,000) to GreaterGood.org, an organization which helps provide relief for people and pets in areas affecting by hurricanes, including Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico.

For more information on the “National Dog Show Presented by Purina®,” visit: http://www.nationaldogshow.com

Breed descriptions and more information can be found at http://nds.nationaldogshow.com/event-info-groups.php

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