The former NBC anchor noted the streamer did not have a decision desk and would be reporting when other news outlets made calls.

Brian Williams hosted Amazon Prime’s election night coverage from an old MGM soundstage tricked out with the latest tech — and some truly weird graphics.

Brian Williams is hosting 'Election Night Live,' Prime Video's first crack at live coverage of a breaking-news event. Watch the cold open.

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.

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.

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.

Former NBC News anchor Brian Williams is asking people interested in election night news to take a leap of faith with him.

Amazon is launching an election night special hosted by Brian Williams. BI interviewed the show's executive producer.

Election Night Live With Brian Williams has some budget tech. pic.twitter.com/mLrsDX7Q9c “Election Night Live With Brian Williams has some budget tech,” one user wrote on X, in a jab at the household-sized TV powering state-by-state analysis.