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=== ''Quincy, M.E.'' and Syndication === | === ''Quincy, M.E.'' and Syndication === | ||
''[[Quincy, M.E.]]'', which originally aired on [[NBC]] from 1976 to 1983, was produced by Universal Television and initially syndicated by MCA-TV. After multiple corporate transitions, the rights and syndication responsibilities were absorbed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution. The show continued to be distributed through traditional syndication and later appeared on digital broadcast networks and streaming platforms. | ''[[Quincy, M.E.]]'', which originally aired on [[NBC]] from 1976 to 1983, was produced by Universal Television and initially syndicated by [[MCA-TV]]. After multiple corporate transitions, the rights and syndication responsibilities were absorbed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution. The show continued to be distributed through traditional syndication and later appeared on digital broadcast networks and streaming platforms. | ||
NBCUniversal's preservation and management of legacy content, including ''Quincy, M.E.'', has helped maintain the show's relevance and accessibility to new generations of viewers. | NBCUniversal's preservation and management of legacy content, including ''Quincy, M.E.'', has helped maintain the show's relevance and accessibility to new generations of viewers. | ||
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBCUniversal NBCUniversal on Wikipedia] | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBCUniversal NBCUniversal on Wikipedia] | ||
[[Category:NBCUniversal]] | [[index.php?title=Category:NBCUniversal]] | ||
[[Category:Television syndication distributors]] | [[index.php?title=Category:Television syndication distributors]] | ||
[[Category:Universal Television]] | [[index.php?title=Category:Universal Television]] | ||
[[Category:Quincy, M.E.]] | [[index.php?title=Category:Quincy, M.E.]] | ||
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NBCUniversal Television Distribution
NBCUniversal Television Distribution is the domestic and international television distribution division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. It is responsible for distributing a vast library of television programming and feature films produced by NBC, Universal Pictures, and affiliated production entities. The division plays a key role in syndicating content to broadcast and cable networks, streaming platforms, and international markets.
History
NBCUniversal Television Distribution was formed through the merger of various historic television distribution companies, most notably:
- MCA-TV – The original television syndication arm of MCA Inc., responsible for distributing numerous hit series from the Universal Television catalog, including Quincy, M.E..
- Universal Television Enterprises – The successor to MCA-TV in the 1990s.
- NBC Enterprises – The syndication and distribution unit of the NBC television network.
- Following the 2004 merger of NBC and Universal Studios, the unified distribution operation became known as NBCUniversal Television Distribution.
Programming and Syndication
NBCUniversal Television Distribution handles a diverse catalog of scripted and unscripted content, including:
- NBC network series (Law & Order, The Office, Chicago Fire)
- Universal Television productions (Columbo, Knight Rider, Magnum, P.I.)
- Classic MCA-TV shows, such as Leave It to Beaver, The Rockford Files, and Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E. and Syndication
Quincy, M.E., which originally aired on NBC from 1976 to 1983, was produced by Universal Television and initially syndicated by MCA-TV. After multiple corporate transitions, the rights and syndication responsibilities were absorbed by NBCUniversal Television Distribution. The show continued to be distributed through traditional syndication and later appeared on digital broadcast networks and streaming platforms.
NBCUniversal's preservation and management of legacy content, including Quincy, M.E., has helped maintain the show's relevance and accessibility to new generations of viewers.
Digital and Global Reach
In addition to traditional television markets, NBCUniversal Television Distribution provides programming to:
- Streaming services such as Peacock, Netflix, and international platforms
- Cable and satellite channels in over 200 territories worldwide
- Digital multicast networks such as MeTV, Cozi TV, and others
See Also
External Links
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