The stars of NBC-Universal as well as corporate executives, lawmakers, lobbyists and members of the media schmoozed over mimosas, sushi and sweets at the National Museum of Women in the Arts on Monday. Among those who sipped and snacked at the company's pre-inaugural brunch included Matt Lauer, Meredith Vieira and Al Roker of the "Today" show; "Nightly News" anchor emeritus Tom Brokaw; MSNBC's "Morning Joe" ensemble and a host of other famous faces.

NBC-Universal CEO Jeff Zucker and General Electric Chairman Jeffrey Immelt greeted the crowd (see video above) and demos of Hulu.com, a streaming video Web site launched by NBC and Fox in 2007, took place on the mezzanine. Immelt said Tuesday's swearing in of President-elect Barack Obama will be a momentous occasion but the next day "we'll all wake up in the worst economic crisis in our lifetime." He capped off his remarks by saying: "Have a great day, and on Wednesday morning, lets go back to work."