NBC to Air Marathon of Mariska Hargitay’s Best ‘SVU’ Episodes
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NBC has announced a special marathon of 'Law & Order: SVU' episodes in September. The marathon will feature the best performances by actress Mariska Hargitay.
Hargitay has played Captain Olivia Benson on the police drama for many years. The show is one of the most popular series on American television.
The marathon is being organized to honor Hargitay's long career on the show. NBC wants to celebrate her work before an important event.
Hargitay will soon host the Emmy Awards, one of the biggest nights in television. The Emmys give prizes to the best shows and actors of the year.
By airing her best episodes first, NBC hopes to remind viewers of her talent. This could build excitement before she appears on stage at the Emmys.
'Law & Order: SVU' has been on air for a long time and has a large audience. Fans often enjoy watching favorite episodes again during special events like this.
The exact date of the marathon has not been shared yet, but it is planned for September. This timing lines up closely with the Emmy Awards ceremony.
This marathon shows how television networks use special events to connect shows with real-life moments, like awards shows, to attract more viewers.
Vocabulary10 words
- marathon
- many TV episodes shown one after another
- honor
- to show respect for someone's work
- host
- to lead or run a show or event
- television
- TV; a way people watch shows
- prizes
- awards given for good work
- audience
- the people who watch a show
- date
- a specific day for an event
- ceremony
- a formal event, often with awards
- networks
- companies that create and show TV programs
- performances
- how well someone acts in a show
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Answer key
1. A marathon of Mariska Hargitay's best 'SVU' episodes 2. To honor Hargitay ahead of her Emmy hosting job 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
NBC has announced a special _____ of 'Law & Order: SVU' episodes in September.
The marathon will feature the best _____ by actress Mariska Hargitay.
Hargitay has played Captain Olivia Benson on the police drama for many years.
The marathon is being organized to _____ Hargitay's long career on the show.
Hargitay will soon _____ the Emmy Awards, one of the biggest nights in television.
The Emmys give _____ to the best shows and actors of the year.
'Law & Order: SVU' has a large _____ that enjoys watching old episodes again.
The exact _____ of the marathon has not been shared yet.
This timing lines up closely with the Emmy Awards _____.
Television _____ often use special events like this to attract more viewers.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think TV networks organize marathons of popular shows?
- Do you enjoy watching old episodes of your favorite shows again? Why or why not?
- What do you think makes an actor or show deserve an award like an Emmy?
- How might hosting an awards show help an actor's career?
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