Museum of Broadcast Communications

MBC: educating, collecting, preserving as well as exploring issues about broadcasting on radio, TV and digital platforms. #TVRocks #MBC2023

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Congratulations to the Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2023! John DeBella, Gerry House, Pat St John, Bob Rivers, Shadoe Stevens, Nina Totenberg, Deborah Parenti, and Charles Warfield will be inducted on Thursday, November 2 in New York City. https://t.co/HrTp2awoSS

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Ed McMahon became Johnny Carson's sidekick after their successful collaboration on the ABC game show ‘Who Do You Trust?’. Their genuine friendship and mutual comfort, led to McMahon joining Carson on ‘The Tonight Show’ when Carson took over as host in October 1962.

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On this day in 1993, ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien premiered’ on NBC, following David Letterman’s move to CBS.

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Statement from David Plier, Chairman and Interim President & CEO of The Museum of Broadcast Communications on the Passing of Founder Bruce DuMont

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After serving in the Navy during World War II, Carson pursued a degree in radio and speech, which led him to his first steps in broadcasting at Omaha’s WOW-AM. There, he sharpened his skills behind the microphone, blending quick wit with a natural ease on air.

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On this day in 2015, 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' premiered on CBS, kicking off a new chapter in late-night television as Colbert succeeded David Letterman.

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In 1949, The Faye Emerson Show debuted as one of TV’s first late-night talk shows. Running just 15 min., it featured guests like Eleanor Roosevelt, Orson Welles & Gloria Swanson.

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The Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) will reopen its doors this fall featuring two major exhibitions: The Johnny Carson Centennial and 75 Years of Late-Night Television.

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In response to the loss of $1.1 billion in government funding, private organizations are stepping up to support public radio and television.

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MSNBC is separating from NBCUniversal and rebrands under the name MS NOW. The rebrand coincides with a talent shake-up—veteran voices like Andrea Mitchell and Joy Reid have departed, while new hires such as Vaughn Hillyard, Laura Barron-Lopez, and David Noriega are stepping in.

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Danielle Spencer, beloved actress best known for her role as Dee Thomas on the hit 1970s sitcom 'What’s Happening!!', passed away yesterday at the age of 60. She remained a cherished figure for generations who grew up watching the show.

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Howard Stern's SiriusXM Show May End After 20 Years. After nearly two decades on SiriusXM, The Howard Stern Show is reportedly set to conclude later this year.

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August 5, 1957 – American Bandstand went national on ABC.

The national debut featured Billy Williams and The Chordettes, setting the tone for what became a cultural institution. Airing for an incredible 37 years, American Bandstand ran until 1989.

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On this day in 1981, MTV debuted, becoming the first 24-hour cable channel dedicated to music videos. MTV pushed artists to create more imaginative and cinematic videos, elevating the medium into an essential promotional tool and art form.

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While fireworks blast across the sky and grills fire up around the country, some of our favorite Independence Day memories come from the small screen—like Kramer lighting sparklers outside his apartment door on Seinfeld. It’s chaotic. It’s absurd. It’s classic America.

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Tickets On Sale Now for 2025 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Thursday, October 30th at the Swissotel Hotel in Chicago. Tickets available at https://t.co/g6zXdBNOl9

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On This Day – June 17, 1986, NBC premiered “Matlock,” starring Andy Griffith as the Atlanta defense attorney Ben Matlock. This popular drama, which reestablished Griffith's stardom, ran for 9 seasons (1986–1995) and spawned over 195 episodes.

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On this day in 2009, the U.S. completed its historic digital television transition. Full-power TV stations nationwide ended analog broadcasts and switched to digital-only signals, as mandated by the FCC.

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Brian Wilson, the visionary cofounder of The Beach Boys, passed away today at the age of 82.
Brian's music became the soundtrack of American youth and his legacy will echo endlessly.

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On this day in 2007, the final episode of ‘The Sopranos’ aired on HBO, bringing to a close a groundbreaking six-season run that transformed the landscape of television drama. 'The Sopranos' played a crucial role in establishing HBO as a powerhouse of original, high-quality tv.

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On this day in 2018, FX debuted ‘Pose.’ Set in 1980s New York City, the show delves into the vibrant ball culture scene. 'Pose' made history by featuring the largest cast of transgender actors in series regular roles. The series received 20 Emmy nominations and 4 wins.