We already know that NBC, ABC, and Fox have expressed interest in the comic actress captaining her own variety show. But true variety shows haven’t been fashionable for years, so why now?

If expertly executed, the scheme to resurrect an old television medium is foolproof. The viewing public has an unflappable obsession with the nostalgic. Older generations will be reminded of the childhood they spent with Carol Burnett and seek to once again experience the joy she brought into countless living rooms over the years. There’s true magic in reviving a previously “dead” format.

Sure, there will also be plenty of naysayers and old grumps in the beginning who will get their granny panties in a bunch when they see Maya’s show isn’t a carbon copy of the variety shows of yesteryear. However, those negative voices will surely be quieted as Rudolph ultimately proves herself.

While the format revival is genius in itself, it is the show’s host that will catapult the program into inevitable success. Rudolph is not only a gifted singer and musician, but she is also a seasoned sketch comedian, after having spent seven years on the SNL stage. Although her latest NBC sitcom Up All Night is on the outs, many will instantly recognize her name, if not for her stint on Saturday Night Live, then for her work in the hit movie Bridesmaids, or quieter beauties like Away We Go. Rudolph would be taking this potential risk as an established comedian and actress who has long since fine tuned her skills as an artist.

Of course, there will also be countless young comedy enthusiasts jumping at the chance to tune in to a show of this nature. For those with a love for the variety shows of old, as well as a great admiration for Rudolph and all of her work, this would be akin to finding the Holy Grail. NBC especially must know how powerful this group of humor aficionados can be in terms of views, seeing as how their passion for the network’s unfortunately underrated comedies somehow kept 30 Rock afloat for seven seasons. NBC also knows that any diehard SNL fan would just eat up another live show hosted by a former cast member. Fans are already in heaven whenever an old alumnus makes a brief, one-week return to Studio 8H, so why not give one of them a permanent hosting gig?

Although the show is merely an idea swirling about in the dreams of network execs, and most likely Rudolph herself, get excited. Those who know Rudolph’s work know that if the show becomes a reality, it will be bursting with genius material from the beginning until the very end. Keep an eye out for developments on the program because I guarantee this as-of-yet unnamed variety show resurrection will be the next big thing in television.