NBC Nightly News (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 1970, NBC Nightly News is a news series.
What it’s about. NBC Nightly News is the flagship daily evening television news program for NBC News, the news division of the NBC television network in the United States, and is the #1-rated newscast in America. NBC Nightly News is produced from Studio 3B at NBC Studios at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City. Since 2025, the broadcast has been anchored by Tom Llamas on weeknights, José Díaz-Balart on Saturday and Hallie Jackson on Sunday. On weeknights, it is broadcast live over most NBC stations from 6:30-7:00 p.m. Eastern and occasionally updated for Pacific Time Zone viewers in a "Western Edition". Its current theme music was composed by John Williams.
Who’s in it. NBC Nightly News stars David Brinkley as Self, Tom Llamas as Self, Brian Williams as Self and Tom Brokaw as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, NBC Nightly News has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch NBC Nightly News page.
If you liked it. Fans of NBC Nightly News tend to enjoy Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Conan, Saturday Night Live and The Colbert Report.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch NBC Nightly News (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for NBC Nightly News change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is NBC Nightly News worth watching?
- NBC Nightly News holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy news. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in NBC Nightly News?
- NBC Nightly News stars David Brinkley, Tom Llamas, Brian Williams, Tom Brokaw and Lester Holt.
- When was NBC Nightly News released?
- NBC Nightly News was released in 1970.