Tina Fey, Amy Poehler to Host 70th Annual Golden Globes

Annual awards show to air live Jan. 13

By Lindsay Rubino -- Broadcasting & Cable, 10/15/2012 8:04:47 PM

NBC stars Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will host the 70^th Annual Golden Globes Awards, it was announced Monday.

The actresses, who star on and executive produce the network's 30 Rock and Parks and Recreation, respectively, will host the annual fete live on Sunday, Jan. 13, from 5-8 p.m. PT from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills.

"Having both Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on board to host this year's festivities is a major coup," said Paul Telegdy, president, alternative and late night programming, NBC Entertainment. "Tina and Amy have a proven chemistry and comedic timing from their many years together on SNL to their successful co-starring roles in Baby Mama."

The show's executive producers Allen Shapiro, Orly Adelson and Barry Adelman of dick clark productions  said in a joint statement, "It's exciting to have two of the most respected names in comedy. Amy and Tina's well known chemistry along with their spontaneity and glamour makes them a perfect fit for the Golden Globes."