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NBC is an American television network. Founded in 1926 as the Radio Corporation of America, it was the first major US broadcast network and obtained the FCC's first commercial TV station license in 1941.

Through more than 200 independently owned affiliate stations and 10 NBC owned and  operated stations, the network currently broadcasts about 5,000 hours of programming annually to 99% of all homes in the country with television sets. The home to popular and acclaimed 1990s series such as Seinfeld, Friends, and ER, NBC found itself fall from the number one network in terms of ratings to number four by 2004.

The network is part of the NBC Universal company, which is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% by Vivendi. Under the leadership of Jeff Zucker, President and CEO of NBC Universal, Ben Silverman and Marc Graboff direct the television operations as co-chairmen of NBC Entertainment and NBC Universal Television Studio.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “nbc”

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  The Underrated Maria Howell
  Maria Howell, one of the stars of the new hit NBC series Revolution talks about her beginnings, faith, and avoiding racial stereotypical roles
  by makingsense / on Sep 24, 2012
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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “nbc”

 

• Best of BTR: The Ugly Truth About Child Beauty Pageants

  
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  The ugly truth about child beauty pageants by  Talk in the Shadows  in FASHION From Toddlers & Tiaras to Little Miss Perfect, learn what it is about child beauty pageants that make moms go to obsessive lengths in hopes of winning. what’s next for eliminated ‘VoIce’ artists vedo & ...
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• Arizona killer Jodi Arias set to take stand in defense of her life

  
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  DatzHott.com - "Where Everything Cool is Hott!" By Alastair Jamieson, Staff writer, NBC News Jodi Arias, the woman convicted of the frenzied murder of an ex-lover in Arizona, was due back in court Monday as jurors consider whether she should be executed for the crime. Jury finds Jodi Arias guilty of ...
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• Jury weighs possible death sentence for Arizona killer Jodi Arias

  
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  DatzHott.com - "Where Everything Cool is Hott!" By Alastair Jamieson, Staff writer, NBC News Jodi Arias, the woman convicted of the frenzied murder of an ex-lover in Arizona, was due back in court Monday as jurors consider whether she should be executed for the crime. Jury finds Jodi Arias guilty of ...
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• Giancarlo Esposito: ‘Not Every Show is for Everyone’

  
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  Actor Giancarlo Esposito attends 2013 NBC Upfront Presentation Red Carpet Event at Radio City Music Hall on May 13, 2013 in New York City * Giancarlo Esposito understands that some of his diehard fans — who have shown support ever since his breakout role as Buggin’ Out in Spike Lee’s “Do the Right ...
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• NBC Heads to Siberia

  
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  NBC has snagged the new dramatic series Siberia for premiere this summer. The network picked up the show from Sierra/Engine Television and Infinity Films and is planning a July 1, 2013 premiere at 10pm.   “NBC immediately saw the potential in Siberia and this acquisition truly exemplifies the quality of this ...
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• Giancarlo Esposito Previews the ‘Revolution’ Season Finale

  
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  "Revolution" star Giancarlo Esposito previews the shows season finale.
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• CNBC’s Harwood: Republicans Might ‘Impede’ Efforts to Change Party If They Are Too Hard on Obama

  
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  The liberal media continue their effort to spin the Obama administration right out of trouble. On Saturday’s Today, NBC brought on John Harwood, CNBC’s chief Washington correspondent, to provide some analysis of the three scandals that rocked the administration last week. Harwood, with help from co-anchor Erica ...
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• NBC’s New Ad For Its EPL Coverage: Forget Downton Abbey, This Is Real English Drama [VIDEO]

  
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  NBC debuted a brand-new 30-second spot this past weekend to promote its coverage of the English Premier League that kicks off August 17, 2013. For those of you who know me, you’ll know that I don’t swear very often. But this video is f***ing brilliant! “Forget Downton Abbey, this is real English drama” ...
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• The Voice Recap 5/20/13- Season 4- Live Top 10 Performances

  
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  From forty-eight to sixteen to twelve and now, down to the final ten on season 4 of “The Voice.” Last week, two singers, regardless of the team that they were on got sent home based on America’s votes. America chose to send home Vedo from Team Usher and Garrett Gardner from  Team Shakira . Garrett was ...
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• NBC to Explore the Mysteries of Siberia This Summer

  
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  In 1908 a massive explosion rocked the remote Siberian territory of Tunguska. A meteor or comet struck the Earth and in its wake laid waste to some 80 million trees over an area of 830 square miles. Perfect setting for a new show entitled "Siberia," no? From the Press Release : NBC has acquired the one-hour ...
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• My Pet Theory about The Voice

  
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  Having watched The Voice avidly since midway through Season 1, Ive developed a few theories about the show and how its progressed. I feel I can speak capably to these wild conjectures of mine for a few reasons: 1) I like music; 2) I like TV; 3) I hate reality TV; and 4) I somehow like this show. Let me repeat ...
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• Anchors forced to evacuate during live broadcast as tornado strikes Wichita

  
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  DatzHott.com - "Where Everything Cool is Hott!" A tornado headed directly for NBC-affiliate KSN in Wichita, Kansas, forced the TV station to evacuate mid-broadcast. By Daniel Arkin, Staff Writer, NBC News A television station in Kansas was forced to evacuate during a live broadcast Sunday on afternoon ...
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• NBC’s ‘Revolution’ Episode 18: “Clue”

  
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  On tonight’s NBC TV series Revolution episode 18 “Clue,” a captive Nora is tortured and left for dead. Monroe learns of Rachael’s attempt to reach the Tower but is unaware of her deadly plan for him. Meanwhile, Miles is desperate to find out how so many of his close associates are being brutally murdered. ...
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• NBC Acquires Drama About a Reality Show

  
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  NBC announced today it has acquired another scripted show to add to its summer lineup. The wasteland of summer TV gets a little less waste-y every year! (One hopes.) Siberia is a drama about a (fictional) reality show where contestants are dropped off in an area of Siberia that was ... More »
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• Clock is ticking for holder of $590 million Powerball ticket

  
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  DatzHott.com - "Where Everything Cool is Hott!" Residents of Zephyrhills, Fla., where the winning ticket for the $590 million jackpot was sold, are anxiously awaiting to find out who the big winner is. NBC’s Kerry Sanders reports. By Erin McClam, Staff Writer, NBC News The clock is ticking for the ...
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• Cee Lo Green: Returning to The Voice Season 5!

  
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  No judging carousel or drama at NBC a la American Idol or X Factor . Cee Lo Green is returning to The Voice next season, along with Christina Aguilera. Christina’s return for Season 5 was announced last week. She and Green will replace their replacements, Shakira and Usher, this fall. But fret not, ...
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• Prep for the Grimm Season 2 Finale with a Look at What Scares the Cast

  
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  Excited for tomorrow nights Season 2 finale of "Grimm," entitled "Good Night, Sweet Prince"? Heres a way to kill a little time between now and then: Watch co-stars David Giuntoli, Silas Weir Mitchell, and Bree Turner share what scares them the most. Season 2 Finale - Episode 2.22 - "Goodnight, Sweet Prince" ...
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• Very Bad News from ABC, NBC and CBS

  
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  Despite completely misreporting on Administration emails related to the pretend Benghazi "scandal", after they were misquoted (and/or fabricated) to him by a reportedly Republican source , ABC News and their White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl still refuse to properly correct and apologize for having lied ...
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• NBC Orders ‘Siberia’ Drama for Summer Run

  
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  NBC is sneaking another scripted series onto its summer slate with the pickup of drama “Siberia” from Sierra/Engine Television and Michael Ohoven’s Infinity Films. Drama series revolves around participants in a “Survivor”-esque reality show who grapple with strange events that are not part of the show. ...
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• NBC picks up thriller Siberia to fill out its summer schedule

  
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  NBC has picked up another scripted series to be part of its summer schedule, a suspense thriller called "Siberia."The show, which was presented to buyers at the MIPTV conference earlier in the spring, is about contestants on a reality show who encounter strange happenings on location in Tunguska, Siberia, the location ...
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