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Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: NBC Camera Crew Shooting at Times Square

NBC Camera Crew Shooting at Times Square
(Original Caption) NBC camera crew shooting on location at Times Square in New York. Photograph, 1945

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Actor William Shatner as James T. Kirk

Actor William Shatner as James T. Kirk
(Original Caption) USA: William Shatner as Captain James Kirk with a look of concern in close up of him seated in the Starship Enterprise during an episode of Star Trek

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Frank Sinatra Singing into Microphone

Frank Sinatra Singing into Microphone
(Original Caption) Waist-up portrait of singer/actor Frank Sinatra singing into an NBC microphone. Undated photograph

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Johnny Carson Signing Contract

Johnny Carson Signing Contract
(Original Caption) Johnny Carson (l) signs his new contract with the National Broadcasting Company for "The Tonight Show, Starring Johnny Carson, " which will begin on Monday, Oct

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, and Leonard Nimoy

William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, and Leonard Nimoy
(Original Caption) William Shatner (L), DeFrost Kelley (C) and Leonard Nimoy went 200 years into the future each week on "Star Trek

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Lukas Foss Conducting In Shirtsleeves

Lukas Foss Conducting In Shirtsleeves
(Original Caption) Lukas Foss conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Photo shows a young Foss Conducting in his shirtsleeves before an NBC microphone. Photograph circa 1960s

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Portrait of Burgess Meredith, Actor

Portrait of Burgess Meredith, Actor
(Original Caption) Headshot of Burgess Meredith, NBC actor, smiling

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Robert Sarnoff At Age 35

Robert Sarnoff At Age 35
(Original Caption) 1953-Robert Sarnoff at age 35, son of NBC Boar Chaiman, David Sarnoff, after he was named executive Vice-President of NBC. Head and Shoulders photograph, 1953

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Headshot Phyllis Diller W/Feather Collar

Headshot Phyllis Diller W/Feather Collar
(Original Caption) Actress and comedienne Phyllis Diller in a headshot publicity photograph for her NBC television show, "The Beautiful Phyllis Diller Show." Ca. 1960-1970

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: 3/4 Length of Ernie Kovacs With Cigar

3/4 Length of Ernie Kovacs With Cigar
(Original Caption) NBC-Television star Ernie Kovacs (1919-1962) smoking a cigar and resting his arm on a television camera. Kovacs is wearing a suit and is shown in a 3/4 length portrait

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: D.W. Griffith Speaking into NBC Microphone

D.W. Griffith Speaking into NBC Microphone
(Original Caption) D.W. Griffith, early genius of Hollywood and creator of many important phases of modern screen techniques, now devotes his voice and directing skill to "D.W

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Clark Gable Reads Into Nbc Radio Mic

Clark Gable Reads Into Nbc Radio Mic
(Original Caption) A waist-up portrait of actor Clark Gable as he reads into a NBC radio microphone. Filed: 12/1946

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Eddie Cantor Talking Into A Microphone

Eddie Cantor Talking Into A Microphone
(Original Caption) Eddie Cantor, talking into NBC microphone. Undated photograph

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Nichelle Nichols as Uhura in Star Trek

Nichelle Nichols as Uhura in Star Trek
(Original Caption) Nichelle Nichols as Uhura. ca. 1966 to 1970s

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Lucie Rosen Playing Theremin Instrument for NBC Radio

Lucie Rosen Playing Theremin Instrument for NBC Radio
(Original Caption) Young woman playing the theremin

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Ethel Waters

Ethel Waters
(Original Caption) Ethel Waters as radio entertainer in the 1920's. She is standing next to NBC microphone. Undated photograph

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Louisiana Governor Huey Long

Louisiana Governor Huey Long
(Original Caption) Huey P. Long (1893-1935), Louisiana politician

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Presidential Candidate Herbert Hoover Doing NBC Radio Broadcast

Presidential Candidate Herbert Hoover Doing NBC Radio Broadcast
(Original Caption) Herbert Hoover addressing the electorate via early radio transmission. Photograph, 1928

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Rudy Vallee Standing At Microphone

Rudy Vallee Standing At Microphone
(Original Caption) 11/9/1929-Rudy Vallee standing at microphone

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Robert Benchley Reading

Robert Benchley Reading
Critic and humorist Robert Benchley reads during an NBC radio broadcast

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Bob Hope with NBC Microphone

Bob Hope with NBC Microphone
(Original Caption) Portrait of American entertainer Bob Hope. Undated photograph

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Actors in a Radio Drama

Actors in a Radio Drama
Actors in a radio drama play dead after being "killed" by a mass murderer on an NBC "Lights Out" broadcast. The sound effects man provides dramatic tension in the background

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Arthur Bagley Instructing Women in Physical Culture

Arthur Bagley Instructing Women in Physical Culture
Celebrating his fifth year of broadcasting at the National Broadcasting Company, Arthur Bagley gives a lesson in exercise to four young women. Will Mahoney is at the piano

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Amos n Andy Actors on the Radio

Amos n Andy Actors on the Radio
(Original Caption) 10/15/1930-Los Angeles, CA - "Amos n Andy, " famous radio characters, broadcasting their famous act to the world, while making their motion picture here

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Man in Statue of Liberty with Microphone

Man in Statue of Liberty with Microphone
(Original Caption) 3/27/1931-New York, NY: In one of the most unique broadcasts yet recorded, Hellmut H

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Margaret Bourke-White Before Radio Mural

Margaret Bourke-White Before Radio Mural
(Original Caption) 12/19/1933-New York, NY- "Body and Substance of Radio, " a photo mural whose creator is Margaret Bourke-White, internationally famous industrial photographer

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Argentine Singer Carlos Gardel Sings on Radio Show

Argentine Singer Carlos Gardel Sings on Radio Show
(Original Caption) 1934: Carlos Gardel, Argentine singer, heard over the NBC system

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Billy Sunday Preaching at Bowery Mission

Billy Sunday Preaching at Bowery Mission
(Original Caption) Famous Evangelist Visits Bowery Mission

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: George Meany Broadacasting Over NBC

George Meany Broadacasting Over NBC
(Original Caption) 8/10/1935- George Meany, President of the State Federation of Labor, is shown broadcasting over the NBC radio network

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Actress Joan Blaine in Stylish Hat and Coat

Actress Joan Blaine in Stylish Hat and Coat
(Original Caption) 1936-Joan Blaine, NBC actress, is shown wearing a stylish hat and fur-collard coat in this publicity photograph

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Eleanor Roosevelt and Richard Byrd

Eleanor Roosevelt and Richard Byrd
(Original Caption) 4/6/1937-Washington, D.C.- Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Admiral Richard E

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Young Bob Hope

Young Bob Hope
(Original Caption) The forthright-appearing visage caught by the camera is that of Bob Hope, rising young radio comedian, who crosses swords each Sunday with tantalizing Honeychile, at 9:00pm, EDST

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Comedian and NBC Radio Star Bob Hope

Comedian and NBC Radio Star Bob Hope
(Original Caption) 1938- A view of Bob Hope in 1938, the year he began his NBC radio career

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Sound Effects Studio

Sound Effects Studio
(Original Caption) 3/1938- New York, NY: The sound and the fury (continued.) The crash of a bridge

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Broadcast of Radio Program

Broadcast of Radio Program
Actresses and sound effects artists gather in an NBC studio to air a radio program

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: President Franklin D. Roosevelt Giving Address

President Franklin D. Roosevelt Giving Address
President Roosevelt pictured as he addressed the nation on the mobilization of human needs from the White House. "Community leaders have met the challenge of changing conditions

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: President Franklin D. Roosevelt During Radio Broadcast

President Franklin D. Roosevelt During Radio Broadcast
President Franklin D. Roosevelt endorses New Deal candidates during a radio broadcast from his Hyde Park home. | Location: Hyde Park, New York, USA

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: FDR Radio Address

FDR Radio Address
11/4/1938-Hyde Park, NY: Portrait of President Roosevelt as he spoke during a radio broadcast from his Hyde Park home, the night of Nov. 4

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt Giving Radio Address

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt Giving Radio Address
(Original Caption) 11/4/1938-Hyde Park, NY: Portrait of President Roosevelt as he spoke during a radio broadcast from his Hyde Park home, the night of Nov. 4

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Marian Anderson Singing at Lincoln Memorial

Marian Anderson Singing at Lincoln Memorial
Marian Anderson singing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial at the Easter Sunday Open Air concert

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: David Sarnoff Makes First Television News Broadcast

David Sarnoff Makes First Television News Broadcast
David Sarnoff, President of RCA and head of NBC, dedicates the RCA pavilion, an event covered by the first coverage of television news (broadcast, not coincidentally, by NBC)

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Fdr Appearance On Television

Fdr Appearance On Television
(Original Caption) 4/30/39-New York: The picture shows how President Franklin D

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Jim and Marian Jordan Broadcasting Fibber McGee and Molly Program

Jim and Marian Jordan Broadcasting Fibber McGee and Molly Program
Marian and Jim Jordan portray Molly and Fibber McGee on the Fibber McGee and Molly comedy series airing on NBC radio

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: President Roosevelt Buying the First Defense Savings Bond

President Roosevelt Buying the First Defense Savings Bond
President Franklin Roosevelt buys the first of the U.S. government's Defense Savings Bonds, from his Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Listeners @Radio Surveillance Post Wwii

Listeners @Radio Surveillance Post Wwii
(Original Caption) 7/23/41-Bellmore, Long Island

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Press Watches First Outdoor Telecast

Press Watches First Outdoor Telecast
(Original Caption) 12/1/1945-New York, NY: These members of the press in a studio of the National Broadcasting Company view the Army-Navy Grid Classic by television

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: National Broadcasting Company Building

National Broadcasting Company Building
The art deco style National Broadcasting Company recording studios stand on the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Vine

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Martha Graham at NBC Radio Microphone

Martha Graham at NBC Radio Microphone
(Original Caption) 12/6/1947-New York, NY-Dancer Martha Graham, the "Miss Hush" of the "Truth or Consequences" radio program, recites one of the jingles which helped Mrs

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Milton Berle and Lanny Ross on The Swift Show

Milton Berle and Lanny Ross on The Swift Show
From The Swift Show, 1948-1949

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: William Shatner in Star Trek

William Shatner in Star Trek
William Shatner played James T. Kirk, the captain of the Starship Enterprise in the American TV series Star Trek

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: David Sarnoff at Wanamaker Radio Station

David Sarnoff at Wanamaker Radio Station
(Original Caption) New York, NY: David Sarnoff on duty at the Wanamaker Radio Station in New York City. Photograph, 1912. BPA2# 3978

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Charles Correll 'Andy' In Radio Show

Charles Correll "Andy" In Radio Show
(Original Caption) "Hold de phone!" "Andy" (Charles J. Correll, " shown while broadcast of the "Amos N Andy" show. Filed; 12/21/1938

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: NBC's Robert Wright at Press Conference

NBC's Robert Wright at Press Conference
(Original Caption) 8/26/1986-New York, NY-: Robert C. Wright, who was named president and chief executive of NBC, at a news conference, fields questions following the announcement

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Raquel Welch with Photo of Herself

Raquel Welch with Photo of Herself
(Original Caption) 7/27/1987-Los Angeles, California- Actress Raquel Welch speaks to members of the NBC Press Tour in front of a photo of herself as she looks in "Right to Die

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Richard Nixon on Meet the Press

Richard Nixon on Meet the Press
(Original Caption) 4/9/1988- Washington

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon on The Tonight Show

Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon on The Tonight Show
Talk show host Johnny Carson gestures while talking to co-host Ed McMahon on The Tonight Show

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Michael Jordan With Cast of Saturday Night Live

Michael Jordan With Cast of Saturday Night Live
The Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan, center, learns that he will host the season premiere of Saturday Night Live

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Steve Allen Hosting Tonight!

Steve Allen Hosting Tonight!
Actor Steve Allen sits at a microphone during an interview. Undated Photograph circa 1955

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Milton Berle At Microphone For Tv Show

Milton Berle At Microphone For Tv Show
(Original Caption) Comedian Milton Berle stads at a microphone during the taping of his television program. Undated photograph

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: NBC Radio's Information Please

NBC Radio's Information Please
(Original Caption) Information Please panel from left to right: Oscar Levant, John Kieran, Cedric Hardwicke, and F. P. Adams. Photograph

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Eddie Conden's Band Performing with Drummer Gene Krupa

Eddie Conden's Band Performing with Drummer Gene Krupa
(Original Caption) Eddie Conden's floor show on NBC. Cutty Cutshall, trombone; Peanuts Hucko, clarinet; Roy Eldridge, trumpet; Gene Krupa, drums; Jack Lesberg, bass

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Genview Elaborate Broadcasting Room @Nbc

Genview Elaborate Broadcasting Room @Nbc
(Original Caption) -Broadcasting scene at the National Broadcasting Company, (NBC), mezzanine at Radio City, New York, NY. Undated photograph

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: 'Amos' Snaps Photos Of 'Andy' In Show

"Amos" Snaps Photos Of "Andy" In Show
(Original Caption) Amos (Freeman Gosden), makes camera shots of Andy (Charles J. Correll), during a broadcast. Filed 12/21/1938

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Newscaster John Cameron Swayze

Newscaster John Cameron Swayze
(Original Caption) John Cameron Swayze, Newscaster, NBC-TV

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Steve Allen on Set of The Tonight Show

Steve Allen on Set of The Tonight Show
(Original Caption) Photo of Steve Allen with leg raised on chair in front of microphone in the set of The Tonight Show. Ca. 1950s

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Announcers Broadcasting Football Game

Announcers Broadcasting Football Game
(Original Caption) Broadcasting a football game. Announcers are shown from behind, seated above the field at an NBC microphone. Undated photograph

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Eleanor Roosevelt and Her Son Elliot Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt and Her Son Elliot Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt is shown going over her script with son Elliot prior to making her television debut today on Mrs. Roosevelt Meets the Public

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Bob and Ray

Bob and Ray
Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding, NBC's clever satirists, have won the Peabody Award for presenting "the best in radio entertainment in 1951" for their comedic program Bob and Ray

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Marcia Drennen Posed W/Film Reel Stacks

Marcia Drennen Posed W/Film Reel Stacks
(Original Caption) 5/29/1953- Posed prettily among hundreds of containers of news film is Marcia Drennen, one of two editors of NBC's syndicated news film services

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Comedian Joey Adams

Comedian Joey Adams
(Original Caption) Spenders Helper. Comic Joey Adams is emcee of the new NBC radio audience-participation quiz show which gives prizes to contestants who Spend a Million (stage) dollars

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Marcel Marceau Performing on Television

Marcel Marceau Performing on Television
French mime Marcel Marceau appears on American television

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Margaret Truman on NBC Radio

Margaret Truman on NBC Radio
(Original Caption) NBC Radio Signs Margaret Truman. Margaret Truman, daughter of former president Harry S. Truman, will make her debut as a full time radio performer staring Nov

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Game Show Host Burt Parks

Game Show Host Burt Parks
(Original Caption) Radio Banker. Bert Parks is the genial emcee of the fast-moving quiz show, Break the Bank, which starts on the NBC network, Wednesday, October 5

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Garroway, Wife On His Tv Show

Garroway, Wife On His Tv Show
(Original Caption) 8/8/1956-New York, NY: Married in the chapel of the Municipal Building yesterday, TV commentator Dave Garroway and his bride, the former Pamela Wilde

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Waist-Up Pose Of Jimmie Rodgers

Waist-Up Pose Of Jimmie Rodgers
(Original Caption) 2/19/1959-Hollywood, CA- In case you're wondering, its Jimmie Rodgers who will replace Eddie Fisher on the NBC network

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Milton Berle with Ruth Berle and Marian Colby

Milton Berle with Ruth Berle and Marian Colby
(Original Caption) 11/11/1959- New York, NY- Television star Milton Berle finds himself between two stars Mrs

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Contralto Singer Marian Anderson

Contralto Singer Marian Anderson
World-famous contralto Marian Anderson singing in one of her rare television appearances in 1959

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby
Publicity handout for the television program I Spy

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: David Brinkley & Chet Huntley W/Award

David Brinkley & Chet Huntley W/Award
Anchors of The Huntley-Brinkley Report television show (1956-1970)

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Kennedy and Nixon Ready to Debate

Kennedy and Nixon Ready to Debate
(Original Caption) 10/07/60-Washington, DC-: Senator John F. Kennedy (L), and Vice President Richard M

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: David Brinkley Chet Huntley Hold Emmys

David Brinkley Chet Huntley Hold Emmys
Anchors with awards for The Huntley-Brinkley Report television show (1956-1970)

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Taping John Kennedy's Television Report

Taping John Kennedy's Television Report
(Original Caption) President reports to Nation. Washington: President Kennedy makes a television report to the nation tonight (Dec. 17) on his first two years in the White House

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: Taping John Kennedy's Television Report

Taping John Kennedy's Television Report
(Original Caption) President reports to Nation. Washington: President Kennedy makes a television report to the nation tonight (Dec. 17) on his first two years in the White House

Background imageNational Broadcasting Company Collection: John Kennedy Making Television Report

John Kennedy Making Television Report
(Original Caption) Washington: Pres. Kennedy makes a unique television report to the nation on his first two years in the White House



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