Fox Nation presents the history of the Harlem Globetrotters in a special Fox Nation special
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For generations, the Harlem Globetrotters have delighted basketball and non-basketball fans alike with their epic adventures and family-friendly atmosphere. Now that it’s 100 years old, the organization is going all out to celebrate the past and look to the future — and Fox Nation is broadcasting it all.
“Harlem Globetrotters: America’s Greatest Show,” a nearly hour-long special on Fox Nation, delves into the historic journey of the world-famous exhibition basketball team that combines theater and athletics for an unforgettable show.
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Hosted by “Fox & Friends” host Lawrence Jones, he interviews prominent names associated with the team, including Harlem Globetrotters President Keith Dawkins and players Torch, Cheese and Wham. Jones also gets expert analysis from a team of historians and a list of notable people including Savannah Bannanas founder Jesse Cole, former sports anchor Sage Steele and entertainer Christopher Reid.
The Globetrotters warm up as fans enjoy legendary antics during the Harlem Globetrotters 100 Years of Legacy Tour at Exactech Areana at the Steven C. O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida, Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. (Alan Youngblood/Gainesville Sun)
Dawkins opened up about the legacy of the Harlem Globetrotters during a recent appearance on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” explaining how the organization is able to use themes like family and laughter to bring people together and enjoy time together.
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“There they are [fans] come to a Globetrotters game, it’s like, we’re all part of the same family, right?” she said. It just brings all humanity together all over the world. And I think that was the secret sauce for 100 years. “
Spectator takes part in The Original Harlem Globetrotters Tour at the SSE Arena, London. (Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images)
Dawkins stressed the need for the team to adapt to modern times, saying the world has changed – as expected by fans.
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“I think some common themes of laughter and fun have spread across generations,” he continued. “But you’re right, I mean, the world has changed since the ’70s, right? So we need to swim down every path where the audience sits. We need to be at the games, we need to be on social media, content on every screen, and the good things they’re doing on the court.”
A general view of basketball on the court. (Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
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As part of the Harlem Globetrotters centennial celebration, the team is embarking on the aptly named “100 Year Tour.” In addition to the games in North America, the organization will also visit a number of international locations from Spain to Australia.
Video game publisher Acclaim also announced the upcoming release of a game based on the team, titled “Super Basketball Classics Featuring the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters,” and it’s coming to both PC and consoles later this year.
“Harlem Globetrotters: America’s Greatest Show” airs now on Fox Nation.
