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NBCUniversal Syndication Studios
FormerlyNBC Universal Television Distribution (September 13, 2004–February 28, 2021)
Company typeDivision
IndustryTelevision syndication
PredecessorsNBC Enterprises
Universal Domestic Television
Universal Television Distribution
MCA TV
Multimedia Entertainment
PolyGram Television
Universal Pictures Visual Programming (formerly PolyGram Visual Programming)
Studios USA Television Distribution
Sky Vision
Founded
  • 1948; 77 years ago (1948) (as MCA Television Ltd.)
  • December 9, 1996; 28 years ago (1996-12-09) (as Universal Television Enterprises)
  • September 13, 2004; 20 years ago (2004-09-13) (as NBCUniversal Television Distribution)
HeadquartersPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Manhattan, New York City, New York
Universal City, California
Key people
Frances Manfredi (President, US & Canada, 2015)[1]
ParentNBCUniversal Television and Streaming

NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, formerly known as NBCUniversal Television Distribution, is the television syndication and production arm of the NBCUniversal Television and Streaming division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, in the United States.[2] Its predecessors include NBC Enterprises, Universal Domestic Television, Universal Television Distribution, MCA TV, Multimedia Entertainment (including Avco Program Sales), PolyGram Television, Studios USA Television Distribution and Sky Vision. At some point in its history, it was also known as "NBCUniversal Television & New Media Distribution"[1] and "NBC Universal Television and New Media Distribution.”[3] This unit is possibly the parent for the similarly named "NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution" unit.[4][5]

The company distributes television series produced by NBC (after 1973), Universal Television, Multimedia Entertainment, Studios USA, Revue Studios, PolyGram Television, Universal Media Studios and G4 Media, LLC. The division distributes the film libraries of Universal Pictures, the 1929-49 Paramount Pictures library (owned by EMKA, Ltd.), all 1996-99 PolyGram Filmed Entertainment films (as well as PolyGram Visual Programming), USA Films, Focus Features, Universal Animation Studios, and DreamWorks Animation.

The name was changed to reflect the NBCUniversal brand between September 13, 2004 and January 31, 2011. NUTD is considered the third broadcast syndication arm of NBC, with NBC Enterprises being the second and NBC Films (now part of CBS Media Ventures) as the first, dating back to Spring 1953. NUTD is also considered the sixth broadcast syndication arm of Universal Television with MCA TV as the first, Universal Television Enterprises as the second, Studios USA Television Distribution as the third, Universal Domestic Television as the fourth, and Universal Television Distribution as the fifth.

Background

Logo used as NBCUniversal Television Distribution.

NBC Enterprises

In 1956, NBC started a subsidiary called California National Productions (CNP) for merchandising, syndication and opera stage production. The subsidiary started producing The Silent Service that year.[6] By 1957, NBC planned to remove the opera department from CNP and Earl Rettig was named president.[6] CNP was also in discussion with MGM Television about handling distribution for the latter's series.[6]

Following the Financial Interest and Syndication Rules in 1971, NBC had to divest the NBC Films unit to National Telefilm Associates, while programs from NBC News continued to be distributed internationally by NBC Enterprises for $7.5 million.[7] In 1991, NBC licensed the syndication rights of Saved by the Bell to Rysher Entertainment.[8]

In 1993, while the Fin-Syn rules were relaxed, NBC had returned to distributing off-net syndicated reruns of their programming.[9]

In 2001, NBC Enterprises made a deal with Hearst-Argyle Television Productions to deal with their programming alliance to produce first-run syndicated series.[10]

MCA TV

Main article: Universal Television § MCA TV

NBC Universal Television Distribution

NBC Universal Television Distribution was formed in 2004 from a merger between NBC Enterprises and Universal Television Distribution. In 2004, it broke their ties with MGM Television to launch a standalone distribution operation.[11]

In 2014, Hulu Plus reached an agreement with the company to allow streaming of television programs from NBCUniversal's series aired the previous year.[3]

Current and former programming

Off-net

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Min, Janice (December 18, 2015). "Women in Entertainment Power 100". The Hollywood Reporter. p. 31. Retrieved January 15, 2020 – via Internet Archive.
  2. ^ "NBCUniversal Television Distribution". nbcuniversal.com.
  3. ^ a b FCC Record: Sixteenth Report (Report). Vol. 30. Federal Communications Commission. April 2, 2015. pp. 3360–1. FCC 15-41. Retrieved January 15, 2020 – via Google Books (eBook).
  4. ^ a b "NBC-owned stations to air Clarkson show". Daily Press (Originally published in Variety). Newport News, Virginia: Daily Press LLC. Times News Service. September 20, 2018. p. 2. Retrieved January 15, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ a b "Vieira to launch talk show". Victoria Advocate. Vol. 168, no. 64. Victoria, Texas. July 10, 2013. p. A2. Retrieved January 15, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ a b c "MGM Plan Eight for Next Year". Billboard. December 16, 1957. p. 6. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  7. ^ "Sale of NBC Films completes exodus of networks from syndication" (PDF). Broadcasting. 1973-02-12. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  8. ^ "Off-net kid's show being stripped for fall" (PDF). Broadcasting. 1991-05-06. Retrieved 2021-09-20.
  9. ^ "Coming to the end of the fin-syn road?" (PDF). Broadcasting. 1993-10-25. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  10. ^ Grego, Melissa (2001-01-25). "NBC, Hearst-Argyle in programming alliance". Variety. Retrieved 2021-08-22.
  11. ^ Dempsey, John (2004-07-15). "Peacock, Lion split". Variety. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  12. ^ a b Miller, Mark K. (June 4, 2019). "NBCU TV Distribution Names Programming VP". TVNewsCheck. Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  13. ^ a b c Miller, Mark K. (July 18, 2014). "Tribune May Nix Long-Time Conflict Talkers". TVNewsCheck. Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  14. ^ Hill, Libby (November 27, 2018). "Get ready for 'Judge Jerry'". Tampa Bay Times. Vol. 135, no. 126. St. Petersburg, Florida. Los Angeles Times (TNS). p. 2B. Retrieved January 15, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ Miller, Mark K. (April 8, 2019). "'Judge Jerry' Clearances Hit 99% For Fall". TVNewsCheck. Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  16. ^ "Daytime talk show gets a second season". tvweek. The Spokesman-Review (Newspaper insert). Vol. 132, no. 152. Spokane, Washington: Cowles Publishing Company. November 15, 2014. p. 5. Retrieved January 15, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ Boedeker, Hal (November 8, 2011). "Steve Harvey to get soap slot on WFTV". Orlando Sentinel. Vol. 135, no. 312. Orlando, Florida. p. A2. Retrieved January 15, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ^ "TV Buzz". Tune In. Kenosha News (Newspaper insert). Vol. 119. Kenosha, Wisconsin: United Communications. February 16, 2013. p. 5. Retrieved January 15, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ Miller, Mark K. (February 26, 2019). "Syndicated 'Dateline' Tops 85% For Season 3". TVNewsCheck. Ardmore, Pennsylvania. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
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