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Yesterday, BWW told you about the New York cab driver who picked up Tom Hanks and in return received free tickets to the actor's then Broadway show 'Lucky Guy.' Today, the cabbie surprised TODAY's Hoda Kotb, another one of his recent passengers.

The legendary Friars Club has reached an agreement with ESPN for the network to televise portions of sports-related Friars Roasts.

NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS was #1 in total viewers and the younger demo A18-49 for the week of October 20-24, 2014

On Tuesday, November 4, NBC News will provide comprehensive multiplatform coverage of the 2014 midterm elections, led by 'NBC Nightly News' anchor and managing editor Brian Williams and a team of top political anchors, correspondents, and analysts.

“NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams” was #1 in total viewers, rating A25-54, and rating A18-49 for the week of October 13-17, 2014, according to Nielsen Media Research data. Nightly has now been the #1 evening newscast in total viewers for 257 consecutive weeks.

In support of Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, NBC News today launched a Social & Emotional section on its award-winning Parent Toolkit website – a one-stop online resource available in English and Spanish

Continuing his record-breaking 55th consecutive year as a Las Vegas headliner, internationally renowned comedian, actor and entertainer Don Rickles is set to perform at The Orleans Showroom this weekend, October 11 and 12.

“NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams” continued as America's most-watched evening newscast for the week ending September 26, 2014, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams” was #1 in total viewers and all 18-49 and 25-54 demo ratings for the 2013-2014 season, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

Stand Up for Heroes, New York's most impactful night of comedy and music, returns to the Theater at Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. Presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) and New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), the star-studded occasion honors the sacrifice of returning service members, veterans and their families.

Stand Up for Heroes, New York's most impactful night of comedy and music, returns to the Theater at Madison Square Garden, Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m.

“NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams” continued as America's most-watched evening newscast for the week ending September 12, 2014, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

'NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams' continued as America's most-watched evening newscast for the week ending September 12, 2014, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

All next week on NBC's TODAY, familiar faces will be gracing Studio 1A. Meredith Vieira, Brian Williams, Tom Brokaw and Maria Shriver will join TODAY as guest co-anchors filling in for new mom Savannah Guthrie, who is on maternity leave.

All next week on NBC's TODAY, familiar faces will be gracing Studio 1A. Meredith Vieira, Brian Williams, Tom Brokaw and Maria Shriver will join TODAY as guest co-anchors filling in for new mom Savannah Guthrie, who is on maternity leave.

Continuing his record-breaking 55th consecutive year as a Las Vegas headliner, internationally renowned comedian, actor and entertainer Don Rickles is set to perform at The Orleans Showroom October 11 and 12.

'NBC Nightly News” continued as America's most-watched evening newscast for the week ending August 29, 2014, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

NFL Kickoff 2014 on NBC this Thursday, Sept. 4, features Russell Wilson and the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks hosting Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers at CenturyLink Field, in Seattle, Wash. A pre-game concert will feature performances by Grammy Award-winning singer, song-writer, producer, and The Voice judge, Pharrell Williams, as well as Seattle-natives and Grammy Award-winning band Soundgarden from a specially constructed stage outside of CenturyLink Field. Select portions of the concert will air on NBC. Coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The Equity Jeff Award nominations are out, and 'On The Town' is open. Peck and Lindley, Jessie Mueller and more are set for concerts here, and 'I Love Lucy' and the Grinch will return. Plus Theo Ubique's Andrews Sisters and Kurt Weill in rep, 'Titanic' and 'In The Heights' prepare, Munster announces 2015, and NBC flies its 'Peter Pan' cast. Ahh!!