A preview segment for NBC 's Nightly News turned into a sweet father-son encounter when anchor Lester Holt met his own son on-air . Stefan Holt , who has followed in his father 's footsteps and anchors the local news in Chicago , said 'Hi , Dad ! ' before handing over to the national host for a preview of that evening 's stories . Lester responded 'proud of you ' before going on to walk viewers through what was coming up later that evening . Scroll down for video . Father to son : NBC Nightly News host Lester Holt , right , shared a sweet exchanged with his son Stefan , left , who handed over to him after a 5pm newcast . The two also traded jokes about Stefan 's bedtime , as the younger Holt was already 'up late ' covering the evening newscast for a colleague . Indeed , both Holts crossed paths on the airwaves because they were filling in for somebody else - Lester Holt for the scandal-hit Brian WIlliams . Holt , previously the Nightly News weekend anchor , stepped up to the weeknight job after Williams was yanked off the flagship newscast by NBC bosses . It followed repeated revelations that Williams had lied about his personal involvement in stories , including being hit by an RPG over Iraq . NBC , which said he had violated the trust of their viewers , suspended Williams for six months without pay . He is one month in to the punishment . In his absence , Holt has managed to keep ratings steady at the Nightly News program . Proud of you : Lester Holt , who is filling in for scandal-hit Brian Williams , said he was proud of his son , who is following in his footsteps .
Stefan Holt passed over to his father after anchoring newscast in Chicago . Said 'Hi , Dad ! ' before letting Holt Snr preview the one month 's national stories . Lester shot back 'proud of you ' during sweet handover segment . Holt is filling in for shamed Brian Williams , son was covering a colleague .