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Turmoil at 'Today' show could spell big trouble for NBC

Mar 29, 2013
NBC's 'Today' show has ceded its long-held number one position in the ratings to Good Morning America amid a high profile, unsuccessful tryout of Ann Curry as co-host.

With the Olympics, NBC gets a head start on fall promotion

Aug 6, 2012
Looks like NBC will sell enough ads to break even on the London summer games, which cost $1.3 billion. Its Olympic-sized audience is also a great place to tout NBC programming.

Despite online furor, NBC's Olympics ratings doing well

Aug 1, 2012
The network said today it's on track to break even on its Olympics coverage. NBC had expected to take a loss.

Complaints about NBC's Olympics coverage

Jul 31, 2012
We're now several days into the 2012 Olympic games, and one controversy has emerged above others: Not a doping scandal, not a fight between two opposing nations' teams. It's the coverage of the games itself.

'Twas Five Minutes to Race-Time

Jul 31, 2012
If you’ve so far missed the furor, NBC last night played right into its critics’ hands by airing this Today Show promo in primetime, just moments before it finally allowed viewers to see the race it celebrate.

NBC in talks to buy back Microsoft stake in MSNBC.com

Jul 12, 2012
NBC is reportedly in talks to buy back Microsoft's chunk of MSNBC.com, essentially ending their partnership. Originally the two companies went in together on the telvision news network and the website.

Watching the L.A. Kings make history

Jun 6, 2012
The Los Angeles Kings could win their first Stanley Cup hockey championship ever tonight. But fans will have to pay a premium to see it whether they watch from the pricey seats at the Staples Center, in a sports bar or at home on cable TV.

For public good, not for profit.

TV Networks sue Dish Network over ad-skipper

May 25, 2012
Satellite TV provider Dish Network has a new digital recorder called AutoHop that cuts out commercials. Fox, NBC, and CBS are now suing to stop it.

NBC gives '30 Rock' one last season

May 11, 2012
The comedy show starring Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin has never been a ratings smash. And with NBC now ranked fourth among the major TV networks, it needs to find a way to gain more viewers.

NBC bets on stacked Monday night programming

Mar 12, 2012
NBC has lagged in the ratings. Once a Thursday superstar, the network is placing its bets on Monday night with “The Voice” and “Smash.”