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NBCUniversal, Fox unveil fall lineups to launch upfronts week in New York

NEW YORK - NBCUniversal and Fox staged glittery productions filled with stars, singers, dancers and bright lights as they unveiled their new fall schedules in New York to kick off upfronts week, the annual commercial sales pitch to advertisers.

One clear highlight for NBC's presentation at Radio City Music Hall in New York City was touting its rescue of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" following its cancellation by Fox last week. Andy Samberg, the star of the police comedy, trotted on stage to express his excitement with NBC welcoming the series into its fold for a sixth season.

"I got my start on NBC" at "Saturday Night Live," Samberg said in a humorous address

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