Brian Williams, Election Night and Amazon Prime Video

On Prime Video, Brian Williams hosted an election-night fever dream
In the era of cable news, election coverage has metastasized into a subgenre of its own — one with narrative conventions that viewers depend on and dread in equal measure. These include projections, of course,
Brian Williams Leads Prime Video’s First Live Election Night Special – Watch The Cold Open
Brian Williams is hosting 'Election Night Live,' Prime Video's first crack at live coverage of a breaking-news event. Watch the cold open.
Brian Williams Goes Long on Talk, Short on Flashy Graphics in Amazon Election-Night Streaming Debut
Brian Williams didn’t come to Election Night to break news, but rather to put it all together. The NBC News veteran kicked off an interesting American experiment Tuesday evening by taking to Amazon’s Prime Video to host a live hours-long Election Night special on the streaming giant’s massive platform.
Brian Williams Brings Standard Election Night Coverage to Streaming With Live Amazon Special
The former NBC anchor noted the streamer did not have a decision desk and would be reporting when other news outlets made calls.
How to Watch Brian Williams’ Live Election Special on Amazon for Free
"Election Night Live with Brian Williams" will feature real-time election results, William's analysis of presidential battle and more.
Amazon makes its live news debut as TV vet Brian Williams hosts election night coverage
Amazon’s foray into live news coverage began with a familiar voice and face. “Good evening. It’s been a while,” said Brian Williams, the longtime NBC News anchor, kicking off election night coverage Tuesday at 2 p.
Brian Williams Returns to Election Coverage With Prime Video Special
While Prime Video hosts a plethora of free live streaming news channels from major U.S. and international broadcasters, the Brian Williams special marks a major step forward in creating original news content for Prime Video. It will stream from 5 p.m. (ET) on Nov. 5 to 2 a.m. (ET) on Nov. 6.
Brian Williams' executive producer dishes on Amazon's leap into live news
Amazon is launching an election night special hosted by Brian Williams. BI interviewed the show's executive producer.
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Brian Williams held our hand, giving us a way to check out from cable news – and the election
Election night cable news is designed to keep us on edge. William's low-key "experiment" eased our way into despair
Amazon Adds Shepard Smith To Its ‘Election Night Live With Brian Williams’
Former Fox News anchor Shepard Smith will join longtime NBC and MSNBC anchor Brian Williams on Amazon’s live streaming coverage as the election returns come in.
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Will Brian Williams be dodging enemy fire in a helicopter on his way to a new election coverage gig?
Disgraced news anchor Brian Williams has resurfaced to lead Amazon Prime Video’s new 2024 election coverage programming.
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