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
Picture format
Ownership
OwnerNBCUniversal
ParentNBC Entertainment
History
FoundedJune 19, 1926; 98 years ago (1926-06-19)
Launched
  • Radio: November 15, 1926; 98 years ago (1926-11-15)
  • Television: April 30, 1939; 85 years ago (1939-04-30)
FounderDavid Sarnoff
ReplacedNBC Radio Network
Links
Websitenbc.com Edit this at Wikidata
Availability
The NBC logo on a building in Chicago.

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.

Logo of NBC used until 2013

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

Logo of NBC used from 2013 until 2018
Logo of NBC used from 2018 until 2022

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.
Prototype Version Of The Logo. (Used From Puerto Rico.)

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