{"id":141913,"date":"2020-07-08T14:42:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-08T18:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/headlineplanet.com\/home\/?p=141913"},"modified":"2020-07-08T14:42:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-08T18:42:00","slug":"nbc-bringing-back-the-weakest-link-with-jane-lynch-as-host-executive-producer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/headlineplanet.com\/home\/2020\/07\/08\/nbc-bringing-back-the-weakest-link-with-jane-lynch-as-host-executive-producer\/","title":{"rendered":"NBC Bringing Back &#8220;The Weakest Link&#8221; With Jane Lynch As Host, Executive Producer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Prepare to again hear &#8220;You are the weakest link, goodbye&#8221; on your television set.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, NBC announced today that has ordered a new version of the iconic game show &#8220;The Weakest Link.&#8221; In addition to executive producing, Jane Lynch will host the primetime revival.<\/p>\n<p>NBC has not yet announced a premiere date, but it has begun casting for the show new show. It has also announced a thirteen-episode order.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve been a longtime fan of this game-changing quiz show since it first debuted,\u201d said Lynch. \u201cEach time the phrase \u2018You are the Weakest Link. Goodbye.\u2019 passes my lips, it will be with great reverence and delight.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u2018Weakest Link\u2019 became an instant fan-favorite when it first aired on our network, and we are excited to bring a fresh, new take to the timeless format,\u201d said NBC&#8217;s Meredith Ahr. \u201cJane Lynch has been a beloved staple in our NBC family for years, and her sharp wit and engaging personality will be the perfect match for this highly entertaining game show.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Imported from the UK, &#8220;The Weakest Link&#8221; aired as a primetime NBC series in 2001 and 2002. 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