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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Justin Baragona

NBC looks to give Jimmy Fallon a ratings boost with post ‘Sunday Night Football’ broadcasts

NBC is hoping it can use television’s top-rated program to give late-night host Jimmy Fallon a little jolt this fall.

The Peacock network announced Thursday that The Tonight Show will have four special airings on Sunday nights during the first three months of the football season. The program, which typically airs at 11:35 ET on weeknights, will follow Sunday Night Football and NBC affiliates’ evening local newscasts.

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