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Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris
Five-time Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris is coming to NBC on a new primetime variety series based on the U.K.'s hugely popular "Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway." The show will feature comedy sketches, musical numbers, mini game shows, hidden camera pranks on celebrities and appearances by A-list stars. Harris, who has served as an Emmy and Tony Award host and was recently announced as host of the 2015 Academy Awards, will bring his multi-dimensional skills to the forefront of this new hour-long series. Harris recently co-starred in David Fincher’s "Gone Girl," and finished a run on Broadway as the lead in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," for which he won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical. For nine seasons he played the role of Barney Stinson on "How I Met Your Mother," for which he received four Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations.
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Plot Summary
Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris was a live, hour-long variety/game show hosted by Neil Patrick Harris. Each episode featured celebrity guests, musical performances, comedy sketches, and audience participation games. The show aimed to create a fun and unpredictable viewing experience by incorporating live elements and surprises throughout.
Critical Reception
The show received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its attempt at live, spontaneous entertainment to be unfocused and lacking in consistent entertainment value. While Harris's hosting was generally praised for his energy and charisma, the show struggled to find its footing and consistently engage viewers.
What Reviewers Say
Praised Neil Patrick Harris's hosting skills and energy.
Criticized the show's lack of focus and inconsistent entertainment value.
Found the live format to be ambitious but ultimately unsuccessful.
Google audience: Audience reviews were largely critical, with many viewers finding the show chaotic and not particularly entertaining. Some appreciated the live aspect and Harris's performance, but the majority felt the show was forgettable.
Fun Fact
Each episode of 'Best Time Ever' was broadcast live, making it a risky endeavor that aimed for spontaneity but often led to production challenges and mixed results.
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