NBC
American television and radio network
The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is an American television network that started in 1926 as a radio company. NBC started airing Its first television programs in 1944. NBC is owned by Comcast, and was previously owned by General Electric and Universal Studios.[1] NBC owns the cable news channels CNBC and MSNBC.
| National Broadcasting Company | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Radio and television network |
| Country | United States |
| Affiliates | |
| Headquarters | Comcast Building, Rockefeller Center, Midtown Manhattan, New York City |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | NBCUniversal |
| Parent | NBC Entertainment |
| History | |
| Founded | June 19, 1926 |
| Launched |
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| Founder | David Sarnoff |
| Replaced | NBC Radio Network |
| Links | |
| Website | nbc |
| Availability | |
It is nicknamed "The Peacock Network" because of the animal in its logo.
The network is famous for its three-note chimes, and NBC Sunday Night Football, which is the most watched TV series after American Idol. Some famous NBC shows are Saturday Night Live, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Law and Order, 30 Rock, Frasier, ER, Cheers, Will and Grace, Meet the Press, and Today.
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