Universal Television

Universal Television is a major American television network and production company owned by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. It was founded in 1951 as Revue Studios and later became known as Universal Studios. The company has produced many notable shows, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Chicago Fire, and The Office (US), in association with 20th Century Fox Television, CBS Television Studios, and Warner Bros. Television. Universal Television has also collaborated with other prominent production companies, such as Sony Pictures Television, ABC Studios, and HBO.

● History

The history of Universal Television dates back to the 1950s, when it was founded as Revue Studios by MCA Inc.. The company was later acquired by Universal Studios and became a major player in the television industry, producing shows such as Leave It to Beaver, The Munsters, and McHale's Navy, in association with Desilu Productions, CBS Television Studios, and 20th Century Fox Television. In the 1970s and 1980s, Universal Television produced popular shows like The A-Team, Magnum P.I., and Miami Vice, in collaboration with Stephen J. Cannell Productions, Glen A. Larson Productions, and Michael Mann. The company has also worked with notable producers, including Dick Wolf, Jerry Bruckheimer, and J.J. Abrams, on shows like Law & Order, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Fringe (TV series), which have aired on NBC, CBS, and Fox.

● Programming

Universal Television has produced a wide range of programming, including dramas like House M.D., Bones (TV series), and The Blacklist, in association with 20th Century Fox Television, CBS Television Studios, and Warner Bros. Television. The company has also produced comedies like The Office (US), Parks and Recreation, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, in collaboration with Deedle-Dee Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Dr. Goor Productions. Additionally, Universal Television has produced reality TV shows like The Biggest Loser and The Voice (US), in association with Mark Burnett Productions, One Three Media, and Talpa Media. The company's programming has aired on various networks, including NBC, CBS, Fox, and ABC, and has been recognized with numerous awards, including Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Peabody Awards.

● Production

Universal Television has a number of production subsidiaries, including Universal Content Productions, Universal Television Alternative Studio, and Universal Cable Productions, which have produced shows like The Sinner (TV series), The Act (TV series), and Queen of the South (TV series), in association with USA Network, FX (TV channel), and Syfy. The company has also partnered with other production companies, such as A&E Networks, HBO, and Showtime Networks, to produce content for their respective networks. Universal Television's production arm has worked with notable talent, including Sam Esmail, Ryan Murphy, and Shonda Rhimes, on shows like Mr. Robot, American Horror Story, and Grey's Anatomy, which have aired on USA Network, FX (TV channel), and ABC.

● Filmography

Universal Television's filmography includes a wide range of TV shows, such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Chicago Fire, and The Office (US), which have aired on NBC, CBS, and Fox. The company has also produced TV movies like The Burning Bed and The Deliberate Stranger, in association with NBC, CBS, and ABC. Additionally, Universal Television has produced miniseries like Holocaust (miniseries), Roots (1977 miniseries), and Band of Brothers (miniseries), in collaboration with CBS, ABC, and HBO. The company's filmography has been recognized with numerous awards, including Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Peabody Awards.

● Affiliates

Universal Television has affiliates with various networks, including NBC, CBS, Fox, and ABC, which have aired the company's programming. The company has also partnered with cable networks like USA Network, FX (TV channel), and Syfy, to produce content for their respective networks. Universal Television's affiliates have included notable stations like WNBC, WCBS-TV, and WABC-TV, which have aired the company's shows, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Chicago Fire, and The Office (US).

● International

Universal Television has a significant international presence, with its programming airing in numerous countries around the world, including Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany. The company has partnered with international broadcasters like BBC, ITV (TV network), and Channel 4, to produce content for their respective networks. Universal Television's international arm has also worked with notable production companies, such as Working Title Films, Left Bank Pictures, and Kudos (production company), to produce shows like Downton Abbey, The Crown (TV series), and Broadchurch (TV series), which have aired on ITV (TV network), Netflix, and BBC. The company's international programming has been recognized with numerous awards, including BAFTA TV Awards, Logie Awards, and Canadian Screen Awards. Category:Television production companies of the United States