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The National Broadcasting Company (NBC) is an American English-language commercial broadcast television and radio network. Founded in 1926 by the Radio Corporation of America (RCA), it is one of the oldest major broadcast networks in the United States. NBC is known for its iconic peacock logo and has a significant influence on American television culture, providing a wide range of programming, including news, sports, and entertainment.

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The Timeline

1926 — 2020

  1. 1926

    Foundation of NBC

    NBC was founded in 1926 by the Radio Corporation of America (RCA). It became the first major broadcast network in the United States.
  2. 1927

    First Radio Network Broadcast

    NBC made its first radio network broadcast, connecting 24 stations across the nation.
  3. 1939

    First Television Broadcast

    NBC began its first regular television broadcasts from the New York World's Fair.
  4. 1947

    NBC Nightly News Debut

    NBC launched its nightly television news program, which would later become NBC Nightly News.
  5. 1952

    Launch of The Today Show

    NBC premiered The Today Show, a morning news and talk show that continues to air today.
  6. 1954

    Introduction of the Peacock Logo

    NBC introduced its iconic peacock logo to promote the network's move to color broadcasting.
  7. 1965

    Full-Color Broadcasting

    NBC became the first major network to broadcast its entire prime-time schedule in color.
  8. 1975

    Saturday Night Live Debut

    NBC launched Saturday Night Live, a late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show.
  9. 1986

    GE Acquisition of RCA

    General Electric (GE) acquired RCA, and thus NBC, marking a significant change in the network's ownership.
  10. 1993

    Launch of NBC News at Sunrise

    NBC introduced NBC News at Sunrise, an early morning news program.
  11. 1996

    NBC's 70th Anniversary

    NBC celebrated its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of broadcasting excellence.
  12. 2004

    Formation of NBC Universal

    NBC merged with Universal Studios to form NBC Universal, expanding its reach into film production and cable television.
  13. 2011

    Comcast Acquires NBC Universal

    Comcast completed its acquisition of NBC Universal, becoming the majority owner of the network.
  14. 2013

    NBC Sports Network Rebranding

    NBC rebranded its sports channel as NBC Sports Network, enhancing its sports broadcasting portfolio.
  15. 2020

    Launch of Peacock Streaming Service

    NBC launched Peacock, a new streaming service offering a wide range of NBC content, including original programming and classic shows.

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