NBC Sets Premiere for The Maya Rudolph Show Special

Maya Rudolph is returning to NBC!
The network has set the premiere date for the comic's variety show The Maya Rudolph Show, which will debut on Monday, May 19 at 10/9c.

The Saturday Night Live vet will headline the prime-time variety show, which will feature guest stars Andy Samberg, Kristen Bell, Fred Armisen, Chris Parnell, Craig Robinson and Sean Hayes. Janelle Monae will serve as the musical guest, while R&B singer Raphael Saadiq will be the band leader.

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SNL boss Lorne Michaels and Rudolph will executive-produce alongside Erin David, David Javerbaum and Dave Becky.
Rudolph last returned to her old SNL stomping grounds in February 2012 when she hosted for the first time. On the small screen, she recently starred on the network's short-lived comedy Up All Night. On the big screen, Rudolph's latest films include Bridesmaids, Grown Ups 2and The Way, Way Back.