NBC reveals scaled back Golden Globes broadcast

The network plans to use its news shows to circumvent writers' strike.

John Horn, Times Staff Writer

4:28 PM EST, January 7, 2008

The annually televised black-tie event scheduled for Sunday has been cancelled in favor of a scaled-down press conference broadcast on NBC. (Chris Haston / NBC)

NBC sent this e-mail to the movie studios Monday, outlining its plans for Sunday's Golden Globes:

"At 9 pm [EST] there will be a press conference covered by NBC News announcing the Golden Globe winners. (9pm-10pm)

At 8 pm, we are negotiating with Dick Clark Enterprises for a one-hour retrospective/clip show.

At 7 pm we will air a Dateline with clips and interviews with nominees. (Currently scheduled to air for two hours on Saturday night.)

At 10 pm we will broadcast an "Access Hollywood" style, Golden Globes party show...visiting the various parties in Hollywood."

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