Name the announcer

Posted: Sunday, December 16, 2007 7:14 PM by Sam Singal

On Monday, December 17, "NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams" will debut a new, very special announcer who will introduce the program and Williams nightly.

Who will it be?

Here's a hint. The announcer has had a rich, extensive, award-winning theatrical career for nearly forty years.

Make sure to listen carefully at the beginning of Nightly News and send us your best guess as to who it is.

We will reveal the announcer's identity at end of Monday's broadcast.

Good luck!

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Morgan Freeman or James Earl Jones.

William, Denver, CO (Sent Sunday, December 16, 2007 11:04 PM)

Brian...I thought the announcer would be Tom Brokaw, but I am going to guess James Lipton. Only because he works for Bravo, which is apart of NBC Universal. Also, he is a great actor.

Greg, Chandler, AZ (Sent Sunday, December 16, 2007 11:46 PM)

i guess it must be "jane pauly".

babu s patel woods cross ut (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 2:02 AM)

Yeah, the new announcer dude will be none other than Don LaFontaine, the voice of the movie previews.

DancingSpiderman, Glendale AZ (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 2:24 AM)

Could it be Santa?

Phoebe Emmons (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 8:52 AM)

I enjoy Brian's report especially the light stories, and his obvious compassion for others.

Phoebe Emmons (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 8:56 AM)

I AGREE WITH WILLIAM FROM AZ. JAMES EARL JONES

JIM CUMMINGS,FALLRIVER,MA (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 10:18 AM)

Unfortunately, it's not me. (NBC...call me!)

Howard Hoffman, Los Angeles, CA (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 10:44 AM)

I'm going to take a wild guess and say...Katie Couric??

g.eglesias'nepa (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 11:18 AM)

If we can consider "The Price is Right" as theatrical, I'm guessing Bob Barker. Also, I try to let nothing stop me from watching the Evening News with Brian Williams. He appears to always be so collective and aspiring at a time of day when I need a lift.

Diana Fleenor, Rogersville, TN (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 11:52 AM)

I am going to have to go with Dancing Spiderman from Glendale with this one. I hope it is Don LaFontaine. His voice is deep and dramtic.

Joe, Raleigh NC (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 12:14 PM)

I have been a fan of Brian's for the past 2 years. The one thing that has my brain in a constant state of curiosity, is why does Brain wear a lavender tie at least twice a week? Is their message there, or is it coincidental?

Daniel Ward (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 12:19 PM)

James Earl Jones or Morgan Freeman

Eileen Litts, Wallkill, New York (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 12:42 PM)

Mike Tyson, he has such a nice speaking voice.

Jon Kennedy, Peoria, IL (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 12:52 PM)

Don Pardo?

Jim Smith, NYC, NY (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 1:29 PM)

My guess is Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CBE (born 25 May 1939) is an English stage and screen actor, the recipient of the Tony Award and two Oscar nominations. McKellen is best known to moviegoers in recent years for his roles as Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy and as Magneto in the X-Men trilogy. His work has spanned genres from serious Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. He was made a CBE in 1979 and knighted in the 1991 New Year Honours for his outstanding work and contributions to the theatre.

rlw

Robert L. Ware (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 1:31 PM)

Who cares?

Helena Montana (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 1:33 PM)

I think Gene Hackman would be great.

JP, Helena, MT (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 1:35 PM)

My guess is Michael York---he was born in Fulmer, England, 27 March 1942. He performed on stage with the National Youth Theatre in London's East End and on international tour. Other early acting experience came through the Oxford University Dramatic Society (he graduated Oxford 1964), the Dundee Repertory, and Laurence Olivier's National Theater Company.

rlw

Robert L. Ware, Racine, Wisconsin (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 1:37 PM)

40 years in theater... CAROL CHANNING!

Abe Rosenberg (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 2:04 PM)

It should be Tom Brokaw!!

Manny (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 2:24 PM)

I think it may be Matt Lauer..(sorry Matt if I misspelled your last name) either or, I'll still keep on watching.....

Dave Logan Balad, Iraq (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 2:43 PM)

Whether it's James Earl Jones or Anthony Hopkins, I hope this will not change the quality of Nightly News which is the real reason I watch Brian Williams every night. I really enjoy the "People making a difference segment" Good luck to you Brian, and know that it is an honor to listen to you every night.

Lourdes Beauchamp Perez (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 3:18 PM)

Lourdes Beauchamp Perez (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 3:20 PM)

I hope that it will be James Earl Jones

Alejandra Palacios Los Angeles, California (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 3:41 PM)

Dear Brian, it was with such sadness that I watched the human Katria aftermath last Friday that still exists in New Orleans. We can help rebuild tourist attractions in other countries where mass tradedy has occured, but we cannot take care of our own..It is such a shame that the United States government is so helpless to help our own.

Jan Turner, Grass Valley, CA (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 4:08 PM)

Theatrical? Hmmm... I was going to guess the lovely and talented NBC announcer and voice of "Saturday Night Live" veteran Don Pardo.

Sherry, NOT NYC (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 4:20 PM)

I don't know, but the new announcer may be either James Earl Jones or perhaps George Clooney.

C.K., Tennessee (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 4:53 PM)

They could throw Martin Sheen out there. It would have to be an American or else the right would not stop bitching about it.

Kyle, Olathe, Kansas (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 4:55 PM)

It must be Lyle Waggoner

Aanya, Westminster, Ca (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 5:23 PM)

Elvis?

Joe, Menlo Park, CA (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 5:24 PM)

He is the guy that does the football snippets.Can't recall his name.

Don B. Jonesboro, Ga. (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 5:26 PM)

Cookie Monster?

Aimes (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 5:30 PM)

My guess is Don LaFontaine, forty years in show business.

Joe, Charleston, SC (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 5:44 PM)

I vote for Don LaFontane - GREAT VOICE

Linda Daniels (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 5:44 PM)

Patrick Stewart would be fantastic! Or even Sir Sean (Connery)

Lauren , Eugene, Oregon (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:05 PM)

Mathew Broderick!

Alexandra Demers, Scottsdale Arizona (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:32 PM)

It's Michael Douglas

Jeremy, Cincinnati, OH (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:32 PM)

Michael Douglas.

James V., Lexington, KY (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:35 PM)

Michael Douglas it is.

Shau Gerien, Selden, NY (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:35 PM)

I believe it is Micheal Douglas.

Doyle Johnson (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:35 PM)

Douglas it is.

Shaun Gerien, Selden, NY (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:36 PM)

It sounds like Jim Forbes, the man who did the voiceovers for the VH1 Behind the Music series.

E Gates, Richmond, VA (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:37 PM)

Mr. Catherine Zeta Jones.

Justin Rockaway, NJ (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:40 PM)

It's Michael Douglas. Too bad he doesn't have any inflection in his voice or pacing. It sounds like he's just reading a script and has no real emphasis in his voice. Hell, I could have done a better job!

Brad Gibson (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:40 PM)

I think it is very bad that Jay Leno will pass the picket line. I loved his show, but will never tune in again as he now becomes a scab!
In support of the writers strike!

Barbara (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:42 PM)

I'm glad Leno is going back live. The writers need to stop whining and get back to work. What a bunch of emo drama queens.

Dad Sp33k (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:44 PM)

How about Richard Dreyfuss? Fine, distinquished actor, great voice......

David S. Calef, Spofford, NH (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:48 PM)

What happened to using the great Howard Reig as the voice of Nightly News? Brian, your downhill spiral continues.

Curtis Jones, Detroit (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:50 PM)

Well it is definately Michael Douglas. No offense, Michael, but I like the other gentleman. It just gives me a nostalgic feeling!

Cheryl P., Platteville, WI (Sent Monday, December 17, 2007 6:51 PM)

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