Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris, a five-time Emmy Award winner, is set to headline a new primetime variety show on NBC, inspired by the highly successful U.K. series “Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.” This program will include a mix of comedy sketches, musical performances, mini game shows, hidden camera pranks on celebrities, and guest appearances by top-tier stars. Harris, known for his hosting gigs at the Emmy and Tony Awards and recently announced as the host for the 2015 Academy Awards, will showcase his versatile talents in this hour-long series. He recently appeared in David Fincher’s “Gone Girl” and completed a Broadway stint as the lead in “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” a role that earned him a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. Harris is also well-known for his nine-season portrayal of Barney Stinson on “How I Met Your Mother,” a role that garnered him four Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations.