In the continued spirit of raising money to help lift children out of poverty, NBC is once again set to celebrate Red Nose Day with a two-hour television event.
The second annual Red Nose Day special will air Thursday, May 26 from 9-11 p.m. ET. Stand-up performances, sketch comedy, parodies and music performances from A-list artists will all be part of the telecast. "The opportunity to raise money for the most immediate needs of those in poverty through a show that entertains, inspires and educates is truly a privilege. We were thrilled with the way Walgreens, Mars, the entertainment industry, media and America at large embraced Red Nose Day and we could not be more excited to bring it back," said Paul Telegdy, President, Alternative and Late Night Programing, NBC Entertainment. With a focus on driving change through powerful entertainment, M&M'S® is returning as a presenting media sponsor while Walgreens plans to serve as the exclusive retailer of the emblematic noses in the U.S. Money raised during Red Nose Day will be used to fund programs that address the immediate needs of children and young people living in poverty in the U.S. and throughout the world. Money will be split between domestic and international poverty issues.Videos