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{{Infobox network<br />
| name = NBC<br />
| logo = NBC logo.svg<br />
| logo_size = 200px<br />
| country = United States<br />
| language = English<br />
| owner = [[NBCUniversal]]<br />
| parent = [[Comcast]]<br />
| key_people = [[Jeff Shell]] (CEO)<br />
| launch_date = [[November 15]], [[1926]]<br />
| founder = [[David Sarnoff]]<br />
| headquarters = [[30 Rockefeller Plaza]], [[New York City]]<br />
| former_names = National Broadcasting Company<br />
| website = [https://www.nbc.com nbc.com]<br />
}}<br />
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The '''National Broadcasting Company''' ('''NBC''') is an American [[English language|English-language]] commercial [[broadcast television network]] and [[radio network]]. It is the flagship property of the [[NBC Entertainment|NBC Entertainment division]] of [[NBCUniversal]], a subsidiary of [[Comcast]]. The network is headquartered at [[30 Rockefeller Plaza]] in [[New York City]], with additional major offices near [[Los Angeles]] (at [[10 Universal City Plaza]]) and in [[Chicago]] (at the [[NBC Tower]]).<br />
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== History ==<br />
NBC was founded in 1926 by [[David Sarnoff]] and was the first major broadcast network in the United States. It initially began as a radio network before expanding into television. The network's first broadcast was on November 15, 1926, and it quickly became a dominant force in American broadcasting.<br />
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=== Early Years ===<br />
In its early years, NBC operated two radio networks, the [[NBC Red Network]] and the [[NBC Blue Network]]. The Blue Network was sold in 1943 and became the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] network. NBC continued to grow and innovate, becoming a leader in radio and later television broadcasting.<br />
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=== Television Era ===<br />
NBC began regular television broadcasts in 1939, and it was the first network to broadcast in color in 1954. The network has been home to many iconic television shows, including ''[[The Tonight Show]]'', ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', and ''[[Friends]]''. NBC is also known for its news division, [[NBC News]], which produces programs such as ''[[NBC Nightly News]]'' and ''[[Today (American TV program)|Today]]''.<br />
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== Programming ==<br />
NBC offers a wide range of programming, including [[drama]], [[comedy]], [[news]], [[sports]], and [[reality television]]. Some of its most popular shows include ''[[This Is Us]]'', ''[[The Blacklist]]'', and ''[[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]''. The network is also known for its coverage of major events such as the [[Olympic Games]] and the [[Super Bowl]].<br />
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=== News Division ===<br />
NBC's news division, [[NBC News]], is one of the most respected in the industry. It produces several high-profile news programs, including ''[[Meet the Press]]'', the longest-running television program in history. The division also operates the 24-hour news channel [[MSNBC]].<br />
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=== Sports Division ===<br />
NBC Sports is responsible for the network's sports programming, including coverage of the [[National Football League|NFL]], the [[National Hockey League|NHL]], and the [[Premier League]]. NBC is also the exclusive broadcaster of the [[Olympic Games]] in the United States.<br />
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== Affiliates ==<br />
NBC has a large network of affiliate stations across the United States. These affiliates broadcast NBC programming in their local markets and often produce their own local news and other content.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[NBCUniversal]]<br />
* [[Comcast]]<br />
* [[NBC News]]<br />
* [[MSNBC]]<br />
* [[NBC Sports]]<br />
* [[The Tonight Show]]<br />
* [[Saturday Night Live]]<br />
* [[Friends (TV series)|Friends]]<br />
* [[Law & Order: Special Victims Unit]]<br />
* [[Olympic Games]]<br />
* [[Super Bowl]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* [https://www.nbc.com Official website]<br />
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