Amazon’s foray into live news coverage began with a familiar voice and face. “Good evening. It’s been a while,” said Brian Williams, the longtime NBC Nightly News anchor, kicking off election night coverage Tuesday at 2 p.

The former NBC anchor noted the streamer did not have a decision desk and would be reporting when other news outlets made calls.

Amazon Prime Video is hosting a special election night broadcast, Election Night Live with Brian Williams on November 5, 2024, at a 5 p.m. ET/ 2 p.m. PT live event.

A newcomer on the election night broadcasting scene, Amazon Prime’s “Election Night Live” with Brian Williams ... in a jab at the household-sized TV powering state-by-state analysis. Media commentator Max Tani of Semafor described the broadcast ...

Brian Williams is hosting 'Election Night Live,' Prime Video's first crack at live coverage of a breaking-news event. Watch the cold open.

Brian Williams' election special "Election Night Live with Brian Williams" is live, but given that this is Amazon Prime Video's first-ever election night special there may be some questions as to how to watch it.