NBC is bringing its centennial celebration to the 2026 New York Comedy Festival with a series of high-profile panels and screenings under the “NBC100” banner. The network has scheduled two major events for the festival’s final weekend, focusing on its current comedy roster and upcoming development projects.
The centerpiece of the television showcase is “NBC100 Presents: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,” scheduled for Saturday, November 14. The event will be held at The Venue on Music Row within the Hard Rock Hotel New York. Attendees will be treated to an advanced screening of the third episode of the show’s second season, followed by a panel discussion featuring the creative team and cast.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins is a sports mockumentary created by Robert Carlock and Sam Means. The series, which is executive produced by Tina Fey under her Little Stranger production banner, has become a key part of NBC’s comedy lineup. While the festival offers an early look at the third episode of the new season, the Season 2 premiere is officially set to air on NBC on Monday, November 2, 2026.
“30 Rock” Creative Reunion
The festival events carry a strong connection to NBC’s comedy legacy, particularly through the involvement of Carlock and Fey. Reported participants for the panels include Jane Krakowski, whose presence alongside the “Reggie Dinkins” creative team serves as a nod to the long-standing collaboration between the producers and the 30 Rock alumna. This creative lineage is a focal point of the “NBC100” branding, which celebrates a century of the network’s influence on American broadcasting and comedy.
Following the Saturday screening, NBC will host a second event on Sunday, November 15, titled “The Next Great NBC Comedy.” This panel is expected to provide insights into the network’s future development slate and the search for the next generation of sitcom hits.
The 2026 New York Comedy Festival runs from November 6 through November 15. The NBC events at the Hard Rock Hotel are listed as free RSVP sessions on the official festival schedule, though seating at the Times Square venue is limited. The panels coincide with the festival’s wider 20th-anniversary milestones, further emphasizing the historical context of the network’s centennial celebrations.
