CBS and Dick Clark Productions Announce New “Golden Eve” Primetime Special, Honoring Golden Globes Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett Award-Recipients, Airing Thursday, January 8, 2026

New Annual Special Airs Nationally on CBS and Paramount+ @ 8:00 PM, ET/PT as Part of an Expanded Golden Globes Partnership and Launch of “Golden Week” Across CBS and Paramount Platforms

CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) today announced the premiere of GOLDEN EVE, a new annual primetime special honoring recipients of the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award and Carol Burnett Award, airing nationally on Thursday, January 8, 2026 @ 8:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. Paramount+. Thousands of episodes, live TV & exclusive originals–all in one place. Get Started!

The special will air as a marquee event during Golden Week, a new dynamic week-long experience across Paramount platforms as well as celebratory kick-off events ahead of the 83RD ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES®, the first major awards show of the season, airing live Sunday, January 11, 2026, and hosted by acclaimed Golden Globe, GRAMMY® and Emmy®-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser.

“We are so excited to expand our partnership with CBS and bring the Golden Globes to an even wider audience across the Paramount portfolio,” said Jay Penske, CEO of Dick Clark Productions. “With GOLDEN EVE, we will celebrate the industry’s most talented and influential figures, recognizing the recipients of the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award and Carol Burnett Award. This is a chance to properly honor those who have so profoundly shaped our culture with more than a two-minute awards moment. This event and special will occur during Golden Week, a premier cross-platform initiative with CBS that transforms the Globes into a multi-day cultural event, making it a cornerstone of the awards season.”

“CBS has long championed excellence in arts and entertainment and that will continue in 2026,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “With GOLDEN EVE and Golden Week, we’ll celebrate the Golden Globes across CBS and Paramount, creating an immersive experience that brings viewers closer to one of Hollywood’s most iconic events.”

“The Golden Globes has always honored the achievements of remarkable talents. With GOLDEN EVE, we’ll give viewers a more intimate look at our honorees’ legacies and bring audiences closer to these icons,” said Helen Hoehne, president of the Golden Globes. “We’re excited to create an unforgettable night of award television with CBS and Paramount as we celebrate these legends.”

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Golden Gala honoring Cecil B. DeMille Award-recipient Viola Davis and Carol Burnett Award-recipient Ted Danson, the 2026 edition evolves into GOLDEN EVE, offering viewers an unprecedented insider’s look at the honorees’ legacy, personal stories and unforgettable Golden Globes moments. The special will feature curated career retrospectives, never-before-seen footage, and in-depth conversations with the honorees. More details about GOLDEN EVE and Golden Week will be announced soon.

First created in 1952 and honoring the eponymous director, the Cecil B. DeMille Award has been bestowed on 69 honorees drawn from Hollywood’s greatest and most iconic talents, including Walt Disney, Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, and Oprah Winfrey. The Carol Burnett Award, created in 2019 and initially awarded to its namesake, is presented to an honoree who has made outstanding contributions to television on or off screen. The recipient is selected based on their body of work and the lasting impact of their television career achievements on both the industry and audiences.

The Golden Globes, “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and now podcasting. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host, and produce the annual Golden Globes, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.