Canadian singer-songwriter Michael Buble is to headline his first network television variety special in December, NBC said. The announcement was made Monday by Robert Greenblatt, chairman of NBC Entertainment.
The 1-hour special is being produced by Emmy Award winners Ben Silverman and Lorne Michaels.
The program will feature Buble as he performs hits from his latest holiday CD, combined with sketch comedy segments,the network said.
"Michael Buble's popularity as a recording artist and performer transcends generations as he has entertained audiences across the world during his concert tours," Greenblatt said in a statement. "His 2010 appearance on ["Saturday Night Live"] was the top-rated network telecast of the night and demonstrated that his considerable talents extend beyond singing. NBC is pleased to kick off the holiday season by presenting Michael's first network television special."
