NBC

"Peacock Network" redirects here. For the streaming service, see Peacock (streaming service).
National Broadcasting Company
Logo used since 2022
TypeRadio and television network
CountryUnited States
Affiliates
  • State
  • Market
HeadquartersComcast Building, Rockefeller Center, Midtown Manhattan, New York City
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerNBC Entertainment
History
FoundedJune 19, 1926 (1926-06-19)
FounderDavid Sarnoff
ReplacedNBC 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.

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.

NBC Television Shows

Stations

WHO-TV Des Moines, Iowa

WNBC New York City, New York

KNBC Los Angeles, California

References

  1. ↑ Peers, Martin; Jannarone, John; Linebaugh, Kate (2013-02-13). "Comcast Buys Rest of NBC's Parent". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2019-01-22.

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