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NBC, the National Broadcasting Company, is a United States broadcast television network whose operations began in 1926 as a radio network created by the Radio Corporation of America. It expanded into television and became one of the country’s major national networks, distributing news, entertainment, sports, and local programming through affiliated stations. Long running NBC properties include “The Tonight Show,” “Saturday Night Live,” and the “Law & Order” franchise.

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What does NBC stand for?

NBC stands for the National Broadcasting Company. It began in 1926 as a United States radio network created from assets acquired by the Radio Corporation of America. [RCA history reference](https://www.rca.com/us_en/our-legacy-266-us-en)

How was NBC connected to RCA and AT&T?

In 1926, AT&T sold two radio stations and its network operations to RCA for $1 million. Those assets formed the business foundation of NBC, which was initially associated with RCA and General Electric. [RCA history reference](https://www.rca.com/us_en/our-legacy-266-us-en)

Why is NBC sometimes called the Peacock Network?

The nickname comes from NBC's peacock logo, introduced in 1956 to promote the network's move into color broadcasting. The peacock became one of the most recognizable symbols in American television branding. [NBC history reference](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBC)

What does 30 Rockefeller Plaza have to do with NBC?

RCA agreed in 1930 to occupy the landmark building at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York. The building became closely associated with NBC's broadcast studios and its long-running national network identity. [RCA history reference](https://www.rca.com/us_en/our-legacy-266-us-en)

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