NBC Turns 90: A Look Back at 42 of Its Most Iconic Shows

On Nov. 15, 1926, the National Broadcasting Company launched on radio — making NBC the oldest broadcast network in the United States. To celebrate the anniversary, NBC (which became a television network in 1939), will present The Paley Center Salutes NBC’s 90th Anniversary, a three-hour special featuring clips, interviews, and appearances by former and current NBC stars, including Ted Danson, Tina Fey, William Shatner, and Jennifer Lopez. Click through to see some of the network’s most memorable shows, from the early days of TV (Texaco Star Theater) to today’s hits (This Is Us).

The Paley Center Salutes NBC’s 90th Anniversary premieres Sunday, Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. on NBC.