How NBC’s ‘Must See TV’ Branding Campaign of the 1990s Changed America’s Viewing Habits

How NBC’s ‘Must See TV’ Branding Campaign of the 1990s Changed America’s Viewing Habits

July 15, 2026 · 17 min

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The episode explores how NBC's 'Must See TV' branding campaign in the 1990s influenced American viewing habits and its relevance today.

On today’s episode, as part of Variety ’s ongoing series celebrating NBC’s centennial , we revisit the history of NBC’s “Must See TV” branding campaign that came to define the network’s dominance in the 1990s. Jennifer Storms, NBCUniversal’s chief marketing officer for television and streaming, explains how that sturdy foundation helps them reach multiplatform viewers today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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