History of Globes Timeline

NBC began televising the Golden Globes locally in Los Angeles, beginning a long association between the awards and the network.

Beginning in 1963, trophies were presented by one or more people referred to as Miss Golden Globe.

NBC began televising the Golden Globe ceremony nationally after previously carrying it locally in Los Angeles.

Following the FCC action after the February 1968 ceremony, NBC refused or was barred from broadcasting the Golden Globes until the awards returned to the network after 1974.

The Golden Globes were not televised during this period, amid the broadcasting difficulties that followed the FCC controversy.

The Golden Globes again went without a television broadcast in 1979.

Dick Clark Productions began producing the Golden Globes with NBC as broadcaster during a period of instability and reduced credibility for the awards.

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Dick Clark Productions reached an extension with NBC through 2018.

Beginning in 2010, the ceremony was televised live in all United States time zones.

Ricky Gervais hosted in 2010, ending the tradition that the Golden Globes lacked a regular host.

The awards' theme song debuted in 2012 and was written by Japanese musician and composer Yoshiki.

Judge Howard Matz upheld the NBC perpetuity clause and ruled in favor of Dick Clark Productions, criticizing the HFPA's organizational turmoil and business practices.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler jointly hosted the 70th, 71st, and 72nd Golden Globe Awards.

Dick Clark Productions and the HFPA reached a settlement. DCP committed to continue producing the ceremony through at least the end of its NBC contract and to expand the brand.

NBC agreed to renew its rights through 2027, maintaining the broadcast arrangement and DCP's role as producer.

The 2021 ceremony was postponed to February 28 because the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted film and television production and scheduling.

The Golden Globes were not televised in 2022. The ceremony was reduced to a non-televised gala because of the HFPA controversy and lack of broadcasters.

NBC televised the 80th Golden Globe Awards under a one-year agreement. The ceremony moved to Tuesday to avoid conflicts with football events.

DCP announced a one-year agreement for CBS to air the 81st ceremony, with streaming on Paramount+ and the ceremony following CBS afternoon NFL coverage.

DCP announced a five-year agreement with CBS to continue airing the Golden Globes. The deal also included the American Music Awards beginning in 2025.

CBS announced Golden Eve, an additional special scheduled for the Thursday before the ceremony to highlight the Cecil B. DeMille and Carol Burnett lifetime achievement awards and material from the non-televised gala.

The Federal Communications Commission said the show had misled the public about how winners were determined, including allegations involving lobbying and attendance-related pressure.

Pia Zadora won New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture for Butterfly over competitors including Elizabeth McGovern and Kathleen Turner, prompting a major controversy.

Image source: Pia Zadora

The HFPA was criticized for nominating films such as The Farewell, Parasite, and Minari for Best Foreign Language Film while excluding them from Best Motion Picture categories.

The HFPA faced widespread criticism over the lack of Black representation among its members.

The HFPA announced plans to increase membership by 50 percent over 18 months and introduce new positions, term limits, and accountability practices.

Amazon Studios and Netflix announced that they would stop activities with the HFPA until sufficient reform action was taken.

NBC said it would not televise the 79th Golden Globe Awards, while leaving open the possibility of a 2023 broadcast if reforms succeeded.

The HFPA announced that it still planned to hold the 79th Golden Globe Awards on January 9, 2022, with or without another media partner.

As of the 2023 ceremony, the HFPA removed exclusive press conferences hosted by the organization, a practice associated with transparency concerns.

The HFPA approved a restructuring under which Todd Boehly's Eldridge Industries would establish a for-profit entity to hold the Golden Globe intellectual property and professionalize the awards.

Golden Globes assets and intellectual property were acquired by Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge. The HFPA's philanthropic activities transitioned to the Golden Globe Foundation, and the HFPA disbanded and dissolved.

As of 2024, all films had to be uploaded to the Golden Globes screening platform so that all voters could view them.

As of the 2024 ceremony, the voting body consisted of 310 people, including journalists representing 76 countries and 95 former HFPA members.

At the 83rd Golden Globes, organizers introduced a new Best Podcast award, citing the seismic growth of podcasting.

The HFPA sued DCP co-owner Jay Penske and Golden Globe Foundation CEO Gregory Goeckner over the sale of the Golden Globes to DCP.

Penske Media sued the Golden Globe Foundation, alleging that the foundation was using the Golden Globes name beyond the limits negotiated with the new ownership.