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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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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “nbc”

• Lester Holt to Speak at UC Merced Commencement

  
  mediabistro.com: TVNewser — Authority: 638
  NBCs Lester Holt will give the 2010 graduation keynote address at The University of California, Merced in May. "We are honored that a journalist of Mr. Holts caliber has agreed to inspire the Class of 2010 during their commencement exercise next May," said Chancellor Steve Kang in a press release . Merced ...
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• November 15 in history

  
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  On November 15: 1515   Thomas Wolsey wass invested as a Cardinal. 1532 Spanish conquistadors under Hernando de Soto meet Inca leader Atahualpa for the first time outside Cajamarca . 1533  Francisco Pizarro  arrived in Cuzco , the capital of the Inca Empire . 1708 William Pitt, 1st ...
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• Heroes Season 4 Episode 6 Part 1 of 5 - Tabula Rasa 4×6

  
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  iloveheroes.info synopsis: Samuel guides Sylar on his journey of self-discovery; Hiro helps Emma understand the potential impact of her ability; and Peter asks Noah to help him find someone who can heal Hiro. Ernie Hudson guest stars.Sylar starts to find his true identity. Peter and HRG go on a quest to find someone ...
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• Wi-Fi Network Shuttered By MPAA Re-Opens – After week of bad press, Sony suddenly feels cooperative

  
  remove the labels | Gadgets and Life — Authority: 136
  Earlier this week a free, tiny (1,000 feet total) municipal Wi-Fi network in Ohio was forced to shut down after an MPAA legal warning. A network user had apparently transferred a file copyrighted by Sony Pictures, and instead of risking a costly legal fight, the network decided to simply shut down . The news quickly ...
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• Law And Order Season 20 Episode 9:Watch For The Defense Online S20E09

  
  TV | TV Show | TV News | TV.Spreadit.org — Authority: 149
  Law And Order Season 20 Episode 9:Watch For The Defense Online S20E09 – Law and Order Season 20 Episode 9 called “For The Defense” aired this evening.The episode focused on Connie Rubirosa bringing down a former colleague who has been paying to have witnesses killed so they can not testify.Here is the plot of ...
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• NFL numbers game

  
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  Ratings and viewership for every NFL telecast through Week 9 of the season.Viewership is up across the board on the NFLs four broadcast partners, FOX, NBC, CBS and ESPN. Additionally, all three NFL national windows (4:15 PM Sunday, Sunday night, Monday night) have had increases in viewership.Overall, the NFL is ...
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• Never-before-seen Star Trek pilot found

  
  Hobbies Fun & entertainment - fun-entertainment.marc8.com — Authority: 163
  "Star Trek" fans know there were two pilots for the original series. The first, "The Cage," was rejected by NBC for being "too cerebral" (ah, some things never change)...
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• Liberal Wraft: A Post by Conservative Girl with a Voice

  
  PalinTwibe — Authority: 439
  Carrie Prejean is so right when she recently said there is a double standard when it comes to the treatment conservative women and liberal women receive from the media and people in general. Here is what Carrie told NBCs Meredith Vieira regarding this obvious double standard: "Well, I think its important for people ...
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• The More You Know Goes Green

  
  TakePart Social Action Network — Authority: 622
  Yesterday Giulia told us about NBC’s upcoming Green Week , which will feature environmentally-themed programming, and to help viewers get involved the network has launched a new series of “The More You Know” clips with NBC stars sharing eco-friendly tips.  The campaign is a great way to remind people that ...
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• Whats in a name? Well see when Comcast and NBC Universal figure out what to call themselves

  
  Company Town — Authority: 733
  Since were all expecting Comcast to announce its deal to take control of NBC Universal next week from General Electric Co. the next step is coming up with a name for the new entity. Will it be something boring like Comcast NBC Universal Inc.? Will they try to be cute and call themselves NBCUNICOM? Maybe NBCUNICAST? ...
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• Whats in a name? Well see when Comcast and NBC Universal figure out what to call themselves

  
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  Since were all expecting Comcast to announce its deal to take control of NBC Universal next week from General Electric Co. the next step is coming up with a name for the new entity. Will it be something boring like......( read more )
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• Days of Our Lives Video Clip: The Fallout.

  
  SoapOperaFan.com — Authority: 149
  Everything Nicole feared is about to happen. The fallout that fans have been waiting for is coming fast and furious. Sami won’t be pulling her punches when it comes to dealing with Nicole. Will EJ show her any more mercy? Check out this preview video clip for next week and let Soap Opera Fan Blog know what ...
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• Days of Our Lives Video Clip: Nicole Faces The Music.

  
  SoapOperaFan.com — Authority: 149
  Now that the truth is out, Sami’s not going to be playing nice. She promises Nicole a world of pain and vows that she will pay for everything she’s done. When Nicole resists her demands, Sami starts to slap her around. /center> Check out this preview for Monday’s episode and let Soap Opera Fan Blog know ...
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• Thursday Ratings: Strong Returns for Sweeps Stunts

  
  TV Envy — Authority: 439
  There’s nothing like a good sweeps stunt to get viewers tuned in. What happened to Kate Walsh in that sliding car? Over 10 million watched Private Practice to find out. How did CSI end its crossover event? Nearly 17 million now know. 8pm Survivor: Samoa (13.2 million, 4.0/11 in 18-49) was up by 500,000. ...
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• “ACCESS HOLLYWOOD’S” BILLY BUSH TALKS TO FRANCINE PREJEAN ABOUT DAUGHTER CARRIE PREJEAN’S TALK SHOW CONTROVERSY

  
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  Prejean On Larry King: “He must feel like a little wimp.’”BURBANK, Calif. – November 13, 2009- Francine Prejean, mother of former Miss California USA 2009 Carrie Prejean, spoke to Billy Bush for “Access Hollywood” and radio’s “The Billy Bush Show” about her daughter saying Larry King was being ...
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• Kreepie Kats Klassik: "Without Lou Dobbs Around, Where Will I Get My Casual Racism and Xenophobia? Oh, Right. My Dad! Love you, Man!" [Kreepe Kats]

  
  Gawker — Authority: 872
  This week, Jim Behrles Kartoon Kats solve Afghanistan and NBC. Also: blue alien bazongas in 3D!
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• ACTION ALERT: NBC DISPLAYS ANTISEMITIC "ART"

  
  Jewish Internet Defense Force — Authority: 489
  Via Woman Honor Thyself:CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN HOW THIS AHEM..’ART’ IS BEING DISPLAYED ON NBC.COM?Anti Semitic Art Is it because the man in the cage depicted as an unknown animal is a Chasidic Jew and NOT a Muslim perhaps?Antisemitism doesn’t cause riots and buildings being burned down, right?“Hate speech” ...
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• Jon Gosselin Thinks He Deserves $5 Million

  
  Backseat Cuddler — Authority: 596
  Suddenly Jon Gosselin thinks he is deserving of $5 million from TLC, citing that they have pretty much ruined his reputation and his ability to find a job.“Their behavior has caused Jon great anguish and it has caused him financial losses,” his attorney Mark Heller says.Hmmm, last time I checked, the show Jon ...
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• What You Missed: ‘30 Rock’, ‘The Office’, ‘Community’ and More

  
  The Flickcast — Authority: 549
  Sometimes there’s not that much going on in the world of movies, tv, comics, games and all things geek. But sometimes, we also get what some could refer to as “an embarrassment of riches.” We’ve got that second one going for you right here. Our friends at NBC have just sent us a whole bunch of clips from most ...
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• Al Michaels Hocking Loogie?

  
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  Sunday Night Football professionalism at its finest.
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