New York Knicks Player Jalen Brunson — Emmys Host Mariska Hargitay’s Buddy — Expected to Open Show (EXCLUSIVE)

By Michael Schneider

Michael Schneider

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As Monday’s 78th Emmys ceremony fast approaches, Variety has learned of two new highlights that viewers should expect to see: New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is expected to appear via a pre-tape at the start of the telecast, while Reba McEntire has been tapped to perform a Dolly Parton song in tribute to the late icon.

They join previously announced special segments including a “Charlie’s Angels” 50th anniversary reunion with stars Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd and Kate Jackson, as well as a “Buffy, the Vampire Slayer” 30th anniversary tribute with stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz. Also lined up: Noah Kahan performing “Bridge Over Troubled Water” to accompany this year’s In Memoriam segment, while Julianna Margulies is expected to present the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award to Michael J. Fox.

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