Networks break in as McCain’s body arrives at Capitol

NBC created a completely unique special report graphic, shedding the normal red tones but keeping the same typography for the words “special report.” A somber musical bed and slower paced announcer that included the network’s “Remembering John McCain” branding.

Kate Snow anchored the network’s special report from the “NBC Nightly News” Studio 3A, sitting in front of the studio’s seamless video wall with, on wider shots, images of McCain before the camera zoomed in to just include the white-toned Capitol background and “Remembering John McCain” logotype over her shoulder. 

The arrow motif from the logotype was included in the special lower thirds and banner running along the bottom of the screen.

NBC also updated its bug to include a horizontal layout of the division’s logo and a small “live” bug in a blue box to the right.