This Was Television On November 15
1926: NBC is officially formed
Created by RCA, Westinghouse, and AT&T, the National Broadcasting Company began operations on this date. The merger represented a combination of several local radio stations in the New York City region into the hubs of a nationwide network. NBC soon developed iconic programming like Amos ‘n’ Andy and The Jack Benny Program, which established it as a cornerstone of American broadcast entertainment. -A.D.
Today’s Birthdays: Ed Asner, news director (83); Kevin Eubanks, late night bandleader (55); Judy Gold, comedy writer (50); Jay Harrington, corporate conscience (41); Yaphet Kotto, lieutenant (75); Ray McKinnon, preacher (55); Jonny Lee Miller, detective (40); Sean Murray, Navy cop (35); Sam Waterston, D.A. (72); Shailene Woodley, American teenager (21).
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One Response to “This Was Television On November 15”
If you get the chance, you must read Jeff Kisselloff’s oral history THE BOX, one of the most interesting, insightful, and entertaining books about TV history I’ve ever read.