Brian Williams' appearance at today's NBC upfronts spoke volumes

Variety

Four years after Williams was dropped as NBC Nightly News anchor for lying about his Iraq War experience, The 11th Hour anchor stood aside NBC News and MSNBC stars -- including his replacement, Lester Holt -- at today's NBC upfronts presentation Williams was there to help promote MSNBC's election coverage. “This coming year, the world will be watching as we cover perhaps the most consequential election of our lifetime," he said. "It’s an election that will define our nation for years to come, and it’s already underway.”