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NEW YORK, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- Musician, actor and television personality Harry Connick, Jr. is getting his own nationally syndicated, daytime entertainment show. NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution announced Tuesday it has sold Harry to the FOX Television Stations, with the new program set to premiere next September.
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"I'm a lucky guy. I get to be a husband to a wonderful wife, a father to three incredible daughters, and an entertainer to the most amazing fans. And now, I'm honored to be able to put smiles on people's faces on a daily basis," Connick, Jr. said in a statement. "Working with the amazingly talented and hysterical Stangel Brothers is a dream come true. Harry will be an hour filled with fun, music and laughter. Fasten your seat belts -- it's gonna be one heck of a good time."
"We could not be more excited to partner with Harry Connick, Jr. on this multi-faceted entertainment show. We believe Harry will emerge as one of daytime TV's most distinctive, talented, relatable, and consistently funny hosts," added Ed Swindler, president of NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution and NBC Broadcast Operations. "The Stangel Brothers' distinguished writing and producing achievements are second to none. They will add an engaging, upbeat, and comedic energy to this multi-layered program."
Connick, Jr., 48, has acted in the films Dolphin Tale, Hope Floats, Copycat, Independence Day and Memphis Belle, as well as the TV sitcom Will & Grace. He also served as a judge on American Idol.
