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NBC
NameNBC
CountryUnited States
LaunchNovember 15, 1926
FounderDavid Sarnoff, General Electric

NBC is one of the major American television networks, founded by David Sarnoff and General Electric. It is headquartered in New York City at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, also known as the GE Building, and has a significant presence in Los Angeles and Chicago. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast, which acquired the company in 2011, and its operations include Telemundo, MSNBC, CNBC, and USA Network. The network has a long history of producing popular shows, including Saturday Night Live, which has featured John Belushi, Gilda Radner, and Eddie Murphy.

● History of

NBC The history of NBC dates back to 1926, when it was founded as a radio network by David Sarnoff and General Electric. The network's first television broadcast took place in 1939, with the introduction of W2XB, an experimental station in New York City. In the 1950s, NBC began to expand its reach, with the launch of WRC-TV in Washington, D.C. and KNBC in Los Angeles. The network has undergone significant changes over the years, including its acquisition by General Electric in 1986 and its merger with Vivendi Universal in 2004, which formed NBCUniversal. Notable figures such as Johnny Carson, Jack Paar, and Ed Sullivan have played important roles in shaping the network's history. The network has also been involved in significant events, including the 1960 Presidential Debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, and the 1972 Munich Olympics.

● NBC Programming

NBC programming includes a wide range of shows, such as The Office (US), which starred Steve Carell and Rainn Wilson, and Parks and Recreation, which starred Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. The network has also produced popular dramas like Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, which has featured Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T, and Chicago Fire, which has starred Jesse Spencer and Taylor Kinney. In addition, NBC has a strong lineup of reality TV shows, including The Voice, which has featured Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, and Carson Daly, and America's Got Talent, which has featured Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, and Mel B. The network has also aired notable events, such as the Golden Globe Awards, which have been hosted by Ricky Gervais and Tina Fey, and the Emmy Awards, which have been hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers.

● NBC News

NBC News is the news division of the network, which provides coverage of national and international events. The division is led by Lester Holt, who anchors the NBC Nightly News, and includes notable correspondents like Andrea Mitchell, Chuck Todd, and Savannah Guthrie. NBC News has a long history of covering significant events, including the Watergate scandal, which was investigated by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, and the September 11 attacks, which were covered by Tom Brokaw and Katie Couric. The network has also produced in-depth documentaries, such as those hosted by Dateline NBC's Keith Morrison and Stone Phillips. NBC News has a strong presence in Washington, D.C., with a bureau led by Pete Williams and Kelly O'Donnell.

● NBC Sports

NBC Sports is the sports division of the network, which provides coverage of a wide range of sports, including NFL games, Olympic Games, and NHL games. The division is led by Mike Tirico, who has covered events like the Super Bowl and the World Series, and includes notable commentators like Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, and Mike Breen. NBC Sports has a long history of covering significant events, including the 1980 Winter Olympics, which featured the Miracle on Ice, and the 2012 Summer Olympics, which featured Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt. The network has also produced in-depth documentaries, such as those hosted by HBO Sports' Bryant Gumbel and Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.

● NBC Affiliates

NBC has a large network of affiliates across the United States, including WMAQ-TV in Chicago, WRC-TV in Washington, D.C., and KNBC in Los Angeles. These affiliates provide local news and programming, in addition to carrying NBC's national programming. The network also has a number of owned-and-operated stations, including WNBC in New York City and WCAU in Philadelphia. NBC affiliates have played important roles in covering local events, such as the Boston Marathon bombing, which was covered by WBTS-LD and WHDH, and the Hurricane Katrina disaster, which was covered by WDSU and WWL-TV. The network has also partnered with other companies, such as Telemundo and Comcast SportsNet, to provide additional programming and coverage. Category:Television networks

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