It’s been an under-celebrated holiday in the past. “Of course, Cole had a variety show when there was really nobody black on television,” says Legend. The talented dad of two very cute and famous kiddos will be hosting an hour-long variety special that’ll feature music performances, games, and more.
John Legend will host a Father’s Day variety special for ABC, the network announced Friday. John Legend, father of two and EGOT winner, invites us to a celebration of dads with a one-hour variety special. I hope it brings joy and laughter into everyone’s homes this Father’s Day.”, “Now, more than ever, is a time to celebrate family and togetherness,” added ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke. John Legend will host a Father’s Day variety special for ABC, the network announced Friday. "Some of us may wonder if it's okay to laugh right now," Legend shared in a statement. “I always wanted to do my own version of Holland’s show,” he says. Mention doing Verzuz on Juneteenth and its meaning to Black America, one can’t help but remind Legend that his nemesis, Donald Trump — whose policies and presidency Legend has criticized loudly and often – nearly ruined that date by announcing his first live rally for that same day (the President has since moved his rally to June 20). John Legend will host a Father's Day variety special for ABC, the network announced Friday. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images). album "Bigger Love" for the ABC special 'John Legend and Family One of John’s models and inspirations for the musical television spectacular is another singing, piano-playing legend, the late, great Nat King Cole who hosted The Nat King Cole Show for five seasons starting in 1956.
The special will air on ABC Sunday, June 21, at 8/7c.
John Legend will host a special "tribute to fathers everywhere" this Father's Day. “John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father’s Day” airs Sunday, June 21, BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Chrissy Teigen (L) and John Legend attend the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 24, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. The evening will be a tribute to fathers everywhere and will blend live musical performances with some much-needed levity and touching moments, and plenty of surprises. Read Next: 21 Savage and Metro Boomin Unveil New Album ‘Savage Mode 2’ With Help From Morgan Freeman, Diana Krall on Sharing Music in Quarantine, Hanging With Iggy Pop and Stanley Donen, and Honoring Her Late Producer With ‘This Dream of You’, Nick Cordero’s ‘Live Your Life’ Splits the Difference Between Expert Cabaret Performance and Great Live Rock Record: Album Review, Alicia Keys Pushes the Limits of Her Voice and Imagination on ‘Alicia’: Album Review, ‘Avatar 2’ Has Filming Finished, ‘Avatar 3’ Is 95% Complete, James Cameron Says, ‘Batwoman’ Star Javicia Leslie Unveils First Look at Batsuit, Countdown to Cover: BTS Talks ‘Dynamite’ Chart Success Ahead of Wednesday Reveal, Chadwick Boseman Gave Some of His ’21 Bridges’ Salary to Co-Star Sienna Miller, A Jaw-Dropping Frank Lloyd Wright House for Under a Million Dollars? “It’s called a battle of the pianos, but, so far, the best of these Verzuz experiences are where the artists have love for each other and respect for each other. It’s a good time to celebrate Black culture and Black Music Month.”. John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father's Day airs this Sunday, June 21 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. “But music and humor have always lifted our spirits during tough times. We’ve toured together. “He tried,” said Legend with a laugh.
This special celebrates love and the connection to the ones you care about most.