Brian Williams On 'Those Damn Songs' & Allison Williams Starring In PETER PAN LIVE!

NBC keeps it in the family!

Recognizable anchor of NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS shared his enthusiasm for daughter and GIRLS star Allison Williams being cast in the title role of the upcoming live telecast of PETER PAN LIVE! while appearing on THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN this week.

"I have listened to those damn songs since she was 3 years old, Dave," Williams amusingly shared of his daughter's affection for the part.

"She's been Peter Pan... since she was able to make a sound," Williams added.

Producer Neil Meron utilized Twitter to comment on the coincidence and share the clip.

Meron shared, "@BWilliams talking with #davidletterman re: #allisonwilliams & #PeterPanLive @broadwayworld @PeterPanLive @craigzadan".

Follow Neil Meron on Twitter here.

The official description of NBC's PETER PAN: LIVE! is as follows: "Preparing to sprinkle fairy dust across America, NBC presents a bold new LIVE television version of the classic Broadway musical that will gather friends, families and anyone who refuses to ever grow up. Following in the footsteps of the phenomenally successful THE SOUND OF MUSIC LIVE! - which drew over 18 million viewers - comes this musical masterpiece that tells the beloved story of Peter Pan, the mischievous little boy who ran away to Neverland. Get ready for show-stopping stars, stunning costumes, extravagant sets and delightful music that will have everyone in your home singing along. From Executive Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron comes a soaring LIVE three-hour holiday event guaranteed to take viewers on a magical and musical journey to the second star to the right."

PETER PAN LIVE! is set to air on NBC on December 4.

More information on Peter Pan Live! is available at the official site here.

View the clip of Brian Williams discussing Allison Williams starring in PETER PAN LIVE! below.