NBC Universal Television Distribution

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NBC Universal Television Distribution
Type
Founded 2004
Headquarters
Owner General Electric Co. (80%)
Vivendi SA (20%)
Parent NBC Universal Television Group (NBC Universal, Inc.)

NBC Universal Television Distribution (NUTD) is a TV distribution arm of the NBC Universal Television Group in the United States, and is a subsidiary of General Electric. It was previously known as NBC Enterprises, MCA TV, Avco Embassy Television, Multimedia Entertainment, PolyGram Television, USA Cable Entertainment, and Universal Domestic Television.

The company currently distributes series produced by NBC (after 1973), Universal Television, Multimedia Entertainment, Studios USA, Revue Studios, PolyGram Television, Universal Media Studios, and its own series. The division distributes the film libraries of Universal Pictures, most pre-1950 Paramount Pictures theatrical sound features, all 1996-99 PolyGram Filmed Entertainment films plus some from before 1996, USA Films, and Focus Features, among others.

The name was changed to reflect the NBC Universal brand in 2004. NUTD is considered the third syndication arm of NBC, with NBC Enterprises being the second and NBC Films (now part of CBS Paramount Television) as the first.

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[edit] Shows produced and/or distributed by NUTD and its predecessors

NOTE: This is only a partial list. Not all these shows were originally produced by this unit, but unless otherwise noted, they are now under the control of NBC Universal, through a series of mergers and acquisitions.

[edit] Revue Studios

[edit] Universal Television

Note: Some series by Universal with names such as Universal Network Television LLC in the credits are currently by Universal Media Studios formerly NBC Universal Television Studio or by Universal Television Enterprises LLC for NBC Universal Television Distribution

[edit] Universal Animation Studios

Note: Previously known as Universal Cartoon Studios

[edit] MCA Television

Includes shows by MCA TV and MCA Television Entertainment (MTE)

[edit] NBC

[edit] Multimedia Entertainment

Note: Multimedia Entertainment7 was previously known as Avco Embassy Television

[edit] PolyGram Television

[edit] Other series

[edit] Notes

1. Bonanza: The ownership of the show was later acquired by Republic Pictures, and by current distributor CBS Television Distribution (CTD);

2. Little House on the Prairie: NBC Universal owns the underlying rights, but CTD is responsible for domestic syndication (as successor-in-interest to former distributor Worldvision Enterprises). NUTD handles global rights

3. Punky Brewster: Produced by NBC Productions for the first two seasons, while the first-run syndicated episodes were produced by Columbia Pictures Television due to fin-syn laws then in place. Sony Pictures Television handles domestic syndication, while NBCU handles international syndication. Shout! Factory has DVD rights;

4. Saved By The Bell: Formerly distributed by Paramount Television (through its acquisition of Rysher Entertainment) until NBC Enterprises reacquired distribution rights. However, Lions Gate handles DVD releases and CBS Television Distribution handles global television distribution;

5. Will & Grace: Distributed by Warner Bros. Television (for television release) and Lions Gate Home Entertainment (for home video);

6. Las Vegas: The TV show may become co-distributed with CBS Television Distribution (CTD) after Viacom acquired co-producer DreamWorks;

7. Multimedia Entertainment: Universal Television assumed the rights to that company's active programming in 1996.

8. Concentration & Classic Concentration: Mark Goodson/Bill Todman Productions handled production (Goodson solo on "CC"), however NBC retains the rights to these series. The original 1958-1973 version resides with CBS Television Distribution.

9. Merv Griffin's Crosswords: Distributed by Program Partners. NUTD handles ads and sales rights.

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  1. 50%, with Viacom's Paramount Pictures.
  2. Co-owned with Microsoft in a joint venture (82% owned by NBC, 18% owned by Microsoft).
  3. The stations are co-owned with LIN TV in a joint venture (76% owned by NBC, 24% owned by LIN).
  4. A joint venture between NBC Universal and its broadcast affiliates.
  5. Co-owned with Corus Entertainment, Classic Media, Scholastic Books and ION Media Networks
  6. The station is owned by NBC Universal, but is controlled by ZGS Broadcast Holdings.
  7. Co-owned with Corus Entertainment and DiC Entertainment.
  8. These stations have been put up for sale by NBC Universal. Buyer(s) are anonymous or unannounced at this time.