WNBC

radio station, New York City, New York, United States

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WNBC is a radio station in New York City that was part of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) network. NBC, the oldest broadcasting network in the United States, was founded in 1926 by the Radio Corporation of America (RCA), American Telephone and Telegraph, and Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Two of its early stations, WJZ in Newark and WEAF in New York City, formed the basis of NBC's Blue and Red networks, respectively.1

Don Imus, a notable radio talk-show host, began his career at WNBC in 1971, launching his nationally syndicated show Imus in the Morning. The station WNBC itself ceased operations in 1987.2

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Don Imus
…York City to work for WNBC, where he launched his popular talk show, Imus in the Morning, which galvanized his career and national reputation. Over the next six years, he released three successful record albums based on his show. As his popularity grew, however, so did his dependence on alcohol…
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…York City to work for WNBC, where he launched his popular talk show, Imus in the Morning, which galvanized his career and national reputation. Over the next six years, he released three successful record albums based on his show. As his popularity grew, however, so did his dependence on alcohol…
Read More