How do you present two major career-achievement awards on a live awards show without having the show run seriously overtime – or feel cramped and overstuffed?
It’s all but impossible, but CBS and Dick Clark Productions have come up with an elegant solution: the premiere of a spin-off show, Golden Eve, a new annual primetime special honoring the recipients of the Cecil B. DeMille Award and Carol Burnett Awards. The inaugural show will air coast-to-coast on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 8 p.m., ET/5 p.m., PT on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
The special will air as a marquee event during what they’re calling “Golden Week,” a weeklong experience across Paramount platforms as well as celebratory kick-off events ahead of the 83rd annual Golden Globes, which is set to air live on Sunday, Jan. 11, with comedian Nikki Glaser set to host for the second year in a row.
The Globes have grappled with how to do justice to these two awards on a show that is already packed with prizes for both film and television. In 2024, it shelved the awards for a year to make way for two additional categories during the telecast: Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television. Last year, it presented the two career-capping awards at a separate, non-televised gala.
In 2026, they’ll present Golden Eve, offering viewers an insider’s look at the honorees’ legacies, personal stories, and memorable Golden Globes moments. The special will feature curated career retrospectives, never-before-seen footage, and in-depth conversations with the honorees.
“We are so excited to expand our partnership with CBS and bring the Golden Globes to an even wider audience across the Paramount portfolio,” Jay Penske, CEO of Dick Clark Productions, said in a statement. “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 2-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.”
“The Golden Globes has always honored the achievements of remarkable talents,” said Helen Hoehne, president, Golden Globes. “With Golden Eve, we’ll give viewers a more intimate look at our honorees’ legacies and bring audiences closer to these icons.”
Amy Reisenbach, president, CBS Entertainment, added: “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.”
First presented in 1952 to its legendary film director namesake, the Cecil B. DeMille Award has been bestowed on 69 honorees. The award has been around long enough that it has been presented, separately, to father and son (Kirk Douglas and Michael Douglas), father and daughter (Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda), and brother and sister (Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine). The last five recipients are Jeff Bridges (2019), Tom Hanks (2020), Jane Fonda (2021), Eddie Murphy (2023) and Viola Davis (2025).
The Carol Burnett Award was first presented in 2019 to its namesake, the beloved TV legend. It is presented to an honoree who has made outstanding contributions to television on- or off-screen. The five recipients to date are Burnett (2019), Ellen DeGeneres (2020), Norman Lear (2021), Ryan Murphy (2023) and Ted Danson (2025).
The Golden Globes, which likes to call itself “Hollywood’s Party of the Year,” is the world’s largest awards show that celebrates both film and television, and starting in 2026, podcasting. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the program.
The Golden Globes are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media.
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