NBCUniversal Television Distribution
NBCUniversal Television Distribution (NUTD) is the television distribution 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, and Studios USA Television Distribution. 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]
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Formerly | NBC Universal Television Distribution (2004-2011) |
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| Division | |
| Industry | Television syndication |
| Predecessor | NBC Enterprises Universal Domestic Television Universal Television Distribution MCA TV Multimedia Entertainment PolyGram Television Studios USA Television Distribution |
| Founded | September 13, 2004 |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Manhattan, New York City, New York Universal City, California |
Key people | Frances Manfredi (President, US & Canada, 2015)[1] |
| Owner | NBCUniversal (Comcast) |
| Parent | NBCUniversal Television and Streaming |
The company distributes television series produced by NBC (after 1973), Universal Television, Multimedia Entertainment, Studios USA, Revue Studios, PolyGram Television and Universal Media Studios. The division distributes the film libraries of Universal Pictures, the 1929-1949 Paramount Pictures library (owned by EMKA, Ltd.), all 1996-99 PolyGram Filmed Entertainment films (as well as PolyGram Television), USA Films, Focus Features and DreamWorks Animation films.
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 Television Distribution) 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
In 1956, NBC started a subsidiary called California National Productions (CNP) for merchandising, syndication and opera stage production. The subsidiary started producing Silent Services 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]
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]
Distributions
- Access Hollywood (1996–present)[7]
- Access Daily (2010–present)[7]
- All Access (2019—present)
- The Jerry Springer Show (1991–2018; reruns)[8]
- Judge Jerry (2019-present)[9][10]
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019–present)[4]
- Maury (1998–present)[8]
- The Meredith Vieira Show (2014–2016)[5][11]
- Steve Harvey (2012–2017)[12]
- The Steve Wilkos Show (2007–present)[8]
- The Trisha Goddard Show (2012–2014)[13]
Off-net
- American Ninja Warrior
- Chicago P.D. (2018–present)
- Dateline (2017–present; re-cuts of true crime episodes for syndication)[14]
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
References
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- "NBCUniversal Television Distribution". nbcuniversal.com.
- FCC Record: Sixteenth Report (Report). 30.4. Federal Communications Commission. April 2, 2015. pp. 3360–1. FCC 15-41. Retrieved 15 Jan 2020 – via Google Books (eBook).
- "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 15 Jan 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Vieira to launch talk show". Victoria Advocate. 168 (64). Victoria, Texas: Victoria Advocate Publishing Company. July 10, 2013. p. A2. Retrieved 15 Jan 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "MGM Plan Eight for Next Year". Billboard. December 16, 1957. p. 6. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- Miller, Mark K. (June 4, 2019). "NBCU TV Distribution Names Programming VP". TVNewsCheck. Ardmore, Pennsylvania: NewsCheckMedia LLC. Retrieved 15 Jan 2020.
- Miller, Mark K. (July 18, 2014). "Tribune May Nix Long-Time Conflict Talkers". TVNewsCheck. Ardmore, Pennsylvania: NewsCheckMedia LLC. Retrieved 15 Jan 2020.
- Hill, Libby (November 27, 2018). "Get ready for 'Judge Jerry'". Tampa Bay Times. 135 (126). St. Petersburg, Florida: Times Publishing Company. Los Angeles Times (TNS). p. 2B. Retrieved 15 Jan 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- Miller, Mark K. (April 8, 2019). "'Judge Jerry' Clearances Hit 99% For Fall". TVNewsCheck. Ardmore, Pennsylvania: NewsCheckMedia LLC. Retrieved 15 Jan 2020.
- "Daytime talk show gets a second season". tvweek. The Spokesman-Review (Newspaper insert). 132 (152). Spokane, Washington: Cowles Publishing Company. November 15, 2014. p. 5. Retrieved 15 Jan 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- Boedeker, Hal (November 8, 2011). "Steve Harvey to get soap slot on WFTV". Orlando Sentinel. 135 (312). Orlando, Florida: Tribune Publishing Company. p. A2. Retrieved 15 Jan 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- "TV Buzz". Tune In. Kenosha News (Newspaper insert). 119. Kenosha, Wisconsin: United Communications. February 16, 2013. p. 5. Retrieved 15 Jan 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- Miller, Mark K. (February 26, 2019). "Syndicated 'Dateline' Tops 85% For Season 3". TVNewsCheck. Ardmore, Pennsylvania: NewsCheckMedia LLC. Retrieved 15 Jan 2020.