History of Telemundo in Timeline
Telemundo is a prominent American Spanish-language television network owned by NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. It operates nationally and syndicates programming globally, reaching over 100 countries in more than 35 languages. Telemundo is a key player in providing Spanish-language content to a broad international audience.
March 28, 1954: WKAQ-TV Signed On
On March 28, 1954, WKAQ-TV signed on. It was founded by Ángel Ramos, who owned Puerto Rico's main newspaper at the time, El Mundo, and the U.S. territory's first radio station, WKAQ (also known as "Radio El Mundo").
1981: TBS used "Turner Time" format
From 1981 to 2000, TBS also utilized the "Turner Time" format, similar to Telemundo's off-time scheduling format for its prime time programming from 2010 to 2013.
April 14, 1983: Sale of WKAQ-TV
On April 14, 1983, Ángel Ramos sold WKAQ-TV to John Blair & Co.
1984: Formation of NetSpan
In 1984, NetSpan was formed by the owners of WNJU in Linden, New Jersey, and KSTS in San Jose, California.
1984: NetSpan Founding
In 1984, NetSpan was founded. It would later be renamed Telemundo.
1986: Reliance Group Acquires Telemundo Brand
In 1986, Reliance Group Holdings acquired the Telemundo brand when it purchased John Blair & Co.
1987: Renamed Telemundo
In 1987, NetSpan was renamed Telemundo, taking the name from WKAQ-TV in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
1987: Formation of Telemundo Group and Rebranding
In 1987, Reliance Capital Group executives merged all stations into the Telemundo Group and rebranded NetSpan as Telemundo.
May 1992: Management Change
In May 1992, Telemundo appointed Joaquin Blaya, former Univision president, to head the network.
1992: Telemundo's logo designed in 1992
In 1992, Telemundo designed a logo that would later be updated in 1999, and eventually replaced in 2012.
October 10, 1993: Launch of GEMS Television
On October 10, 1993, GEMS Television was launched by Empresas 1BC. The network was aimed at Latino females.
1993: Extensive Rebranding
In 1993, Telemundo underwent an extensive rebranding, introducing the signature framed "T" letter logo and the slogan "Arriba, Telemundo, Arriba".
December 1994: Launch of Telenoticias
In December 1994, Telemundo Puerto Rico originally launched as Telenoticias, a Spanish-language cable news channel serving Latin America. It was developed by Telemundo in partnership with Grupo Clarín, Antena 3, and Reuters.
1994: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
In 1994, Telemundo Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to a debt load of more than $300 million.
September 1995: Launch of Telemundo Infantil
In September 1995, Telemundo launched a Saturday morning block, Telemundo Infantil (“Telemundo Kids”).
1995: Opening of West Coast Studio
In 1995, Telemundo opened its first network studio on the West Coast at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood and began daily production of three shows: La Hora Lunática, El y Ella, and Dando y Dando.
June 1996: CBS Acquires Telenoticias
In June 1996, due to struggles in viewership and disagreements, Telenoticias was sold to CBS, which rebranded the network as "CBS Telenoticias" and expanded its distribution across the Americas.
1996: Content Partnership with Telenoticias
Following the sale of its cable news channel Telenoticias to CBS Cable in late 1996, Telemundo entered into a content partnership with the channel to produce early-evening and prime time newscasts that would air on the broadcast network.
August 11, 1997: Prime Time Schedule Revamp
On August 11, 1997, Telemundo revamped its prime time schedule, cutting an hour of telenovelas and moving local newscasts to 10:00 p.m. (or 9:00 p.m. depending on time zone).
November 25, 1997: Liberty Media and Sony Pictures Entertainment Purchase Majority Interest
On November 25, 1997, Liberty Media and Sony Pictures Entertainment purchased a majority interest in Telemundo from Reliance Capital Group for $539 million.
1997: Acquisition by Liberty Media and Sony Pictures Entertainment
In 1997, Liberty Media and Sony Pictures Entertainment acquired controlling interest in Telemundo.
July 31, 1998: FCC Approval and Formation of Telemundo Communications Group
On July 31, 1998, after the sale received FCC approval, Sony and Liberty formed Telemundo Communications Group. The network launched an image campaign using the slogan "Lo mejor de los dos Mundos".
September 15, 1998: Introduction of Nickelodeon en Telemundo
On September 15, 1998, Telemundo introduced Nickelodeon en Telemundo, a block featuring Spanish dubs of Nickelodeon programming.
September 28, 1998: Revamped Evening Lineup Premieres
On September 28, 1998, Telemundo premiered its revamped evening lineup, which included sitcoms, scripted dramas, game shows, and dubbed movies. Among them were Angeles, Un Angel en la Casa, Solo en America, The Dating Game, The Newlywed Game and Candid Camera; and the police procedural Reyes y Rey.
February 1999: Ratings Decline
By February 1999, Telemundo's ratings for the overhauled prime time lineup sharply fell by 42 percent to an 8 percent audience share among Latino households.
July 1999: New Management and Programming Strategy
In July 1999, Jim McNamara became Telemundo's president and CEO, and Alan Sokol became COO. They reverted to a traditional programming approach and struck a deal with TV Azteca.
September 1999: Telemundo programming and marketing operations transfer to Hialeah
In September 1999, Telemundo began moving its programming and marketing operations from Santa Monica to Hialeah, Florida, consolidating all network operations at the new location. Management staff, including McNamara, Sokol, and Galan, relocated either temporarily or permanently, while other staff were offered relocation or resignation. Some Santa Monica positions were eliminated.
1999: Founding of Telemundo's News Division
In 1999, Joe Peyronnin founded Telemundo's news division and served as its executive vice president.
1999: Introduction of the framed T logo
In 1999, Telemundo introduced the framed 'T' logo, a variant of the 1992 design, which would be replaced in 2012.
1999: Telemundo Becomes Official U.S. Broadcaster of Billboard Latin Music Awards
Since 1999, Telemundo has served as the official U.S. broadcaster of the Billboard Latin Music Awards ("Premios Billboard a la Música Latina"), an offshoot of the Billboard Music Awards honoring songs from Latin music artists during the previous year that are chosen by viewer voting.
September 5, 2000: Nickelodeon en Telemundo Relegated to Weekends
On September 5, 2000, the Nickelodeon en Telemundo block was relegated to Saturday and Sunday mornings to accommodate a time slot for Hoy En El Mundo.
2000: TBS discontinued "Turner Time" format
From 1981 to 2000, TBS also utilized the "Turner Time" format, similar to Telemundo's off-time scheduling format for its prime time programming from 2010 to 2013.
2000: Relaunch as Telemundo Internacional
In 2000, Telemundo relaunched Telenoticias as Telemundo Internacional, a bilingual entertainment channel.
2000: Programming Changes
In 2000, Telemundo restored a two-hour block of telenovelas and shifted late newscasts to the traditional 11:00 (or 10:00) p.m. time slot, resulting in the cancellation of Angeles and Reyes el Rey.
September 11, 2001: Creation of Hoy en el Mundo
Following the September 11, 2001 attacks, Telemundo created Hoy en el Mundo ("Today in the World") on ABC News to inform viewers of national and international events.
September 30, 2001: Discontinuation of Nickelodeon en Telemundo
On September 30, 2001, the Nickelodeon en Telemundo blocks were discontinued ahead of the expiry of Telemundo's program supply deal with Nickelodeon.
October 11, 2001: NBC purchases Telemundo Communications Group
On October 11, 2001, National Broadcasting Company, Inc. purchased Telemundo Communications Group from Sony and Liberty Media for $1.98 billion (eventually $2.7 billion) and the assumption of $700 million in debt. The deal was an equal cash and stock split by NBC parent General Electric. Many experts considered NBC's payment excessive, given Telemundo's smaller Hispanic audience share compared to Univision.
2001: Telemundo Purchases GEMS and Relaunches as mun2
In 2001, Telemundo parents Sony Pictures Entertainment and Liberty Media purchased GEMS and relaunched it as mun2, a network featuring a mix of Spanish and English language programs aimed at adults ages 18 to 49.
2001: Sony, Liberty and Reliance announce the sale of Telemundo Communications Group
In the summer of 2001, Sony, Liberty, and Reliance announced plans to sell Telemundo Communications Group. Viacom, Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation, The Walt Disney Company, and AOL Time Warner expressed interest in acquiring the network. Subsequently, National Broadcasting Company, Inc. entered into negotiations.
April 12, 2002: Acquisition of Telemundo finalized
On April 12, 2002, the acquisition of Telemundo by National Broadcasting Company, Inc. was finalized, with Jim McNamara and Alan Sokol remaining in their leadership roles.
September 8, 2003: Premiere of La Cenicienta and Amor Descarado with English Captions
On September 8, 2003, Telemundo became the first Spanish-language network in the United States to incorporate English captions during its programming, beginning with the premieres of "La Cenicienta" ("Cinderella") and "Amor Descarado" ("Barefaced Love").
2003: Start of Telemundo's Broadcast Rights for Miss Universe and Miss USA
In 2003, Telemundo began broadcasting the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants through NBC's existing contractual agreement for the pageant.
2004: Telemundo forms Telemundo Television Studios
In 2004, Telemundo Communications Group formed Telemundo Television Studios (now Telemundo Studios) in Miami to expand original programming. The network also acquired RTI Colombia's interest in Telemundo-RTI and the operational assets of Tepuy International (now Telemundo International), investing $100 million per year in programming production during the mid-2000s.
October 10, 2005: Debut of Cada Dia with Maria Antonieta
On October 10, 2005, Cada Dia with Maria Antonieta ("Every Day with Maria Antonieta") replaced the shows Hoy en el Mundo and En la Madrugada.
2005: McNamara retires as CEO of Telemundo
In 2005, McNamara retired as CEO of Telemundo. Don Browne, previously president and general manager of NBC's WTVJ, replaced him.
2005: NBC Universal Considers Launching Mexican Version of Telemundo
In 2005, NBC Universal considered launching a Mexican version of Telemundo. This consideration led to a legal battle with TV Azteca over allegations of shutting down production of "Quinceañera: Mamá Quiero Ser Artista" and accusations against General Electric and Grupo Casa Saba.
September 9, 2006: Debut of Qubo on Telemundo
On September 9, 2006, Telemundo debuted Qubo, a new weekend morning block of educational programming formed as a joint venture between NBC Universal, Ion Media Networks, Corus Entertainment, Scholastic, and Classic Media.
September 2006: The CW replaces UPN and The WB
In September 2006, UPN and The WB shut down and were replaced by The CW. By this time, Univision had overtaken both UPN and The WB as the fifth highest-rated network in total viewership.
2006: Joe Peyronnin Leaves News Division
In 2006, Joe Peyronnin left his role as executive vice president of Telemundo's news division.
2006: Reformatted as Telemundo Puerto Rico
In 2006, Telemundo Internacional was reformatted as Telemundo Puerto Rico, becoming a national superstation feed of San Juan O&O WKAQ-TV.
January 8, 2007: Qubo Utilizes CC3 for Spanish Subtitles
On January 8, 2007, when Qubo spun off into its own 24-hour channel, the network utilized the CC3 channel to provide Spanish subtitles for certain programs with Spanish audio tracks accessible via SAP, supplementing its primary English captions on the CC1 channel.
March 2007: NBC Universal announces restructuring of Telemundo
In March 2007, NBC Universal announced a restructuring of Telemundo's entertainment division to compete with Univision's ratings dominance. The company also planned to sell WKAQ-TV in Puerto Rico and KWHY-TV in Los Angeles to finance the acquisition of Oxygen Media.
December 21, 2007: NBC Universal cancels sale of WKAQ-TV
On December 21, 2007, NBC Universal announced that it would no longer sell WKAQ-TV, ensuring that Telemundo Puerto Rico remained under NBC's corporate umbrella.
2007: Replacement of Weekend News Editions with Films and Reality Series
In 2007, Telemundo replaced weekend editions of Al Rojo Vivo and Noticiero Telemundo with feature films and reality-based series.
March 18, 2008: Televisa and NBC Universal Announce Agreement
On March 18, 2008, Grupo Televisa and NBC Universal announced a ten-year multiplatform agreement. This agreement would allow 1,000 hours of Telemundo programming, including news, entertainment, specials, and sports, to be broadcast over Televisa's channels and SKY México starting in April.
May 2008: Cancellation of Cada Dia and Replacement with ¡Levántate!
In May 2008, Cada Dia was canceled due to low ratings, and it was replaced by a new morning show called ¡Levántate! ("Get Up").
October 14, 2008: Brief Discontinuation of English Subtitles
On October 14, 2008, Telemundo briefly discontinued English subtitles due to budget cuts made by NBC Universal and the network's switch from analog to digital broadcasts. The network cited the need to concentrate resources on its core Spanish-speaking audience.
March 30, 2009: Return of English Subtitles
On March 30, 2009, Telemundo reversed its decision and brought back English subtitles on all prime time novelas due to demand by viewers in favor of the English subtitles.
April 23, 2009: Launch of Telemundo HD
On April 23, 2009, Telemundo launched Telemundo HD, its high-definition simulcast feed, becoming the first national Spanish-language broadcaster in the U.S. to provide its prime time programming in HD. The inaugural HD broadcast was that year's Billboard Latin Music Awards.
August 2009: Launch of Telemundo Channel in Mexico
In August 2009, the Mexican cable-satellite version of Telemundo channel launched. It was operated as a joint venture between Grupo Televisa and NBC Universal.
September 2009: First Telenovela in HD
In September 2009, Telemundo's scripted prime time telenovelas became the first regularly scheduled shows to upgrade to HD, beginning with Mas Sabe El Diablo ("Falling Angel").
2009: HD Presentation Expansion
Since 2009 Telemundo first-run entertainment and sports programming, as well as specials and select acquired programs, have been presented in HD.
2010: Telemundo utilized an off-time scheduling format for its prime time programming
From 2010 to 2013, Telemundo utilized an off-time scheduling format for its prime time programming, where programs started on a three-minute delay due to intentional overruns of the 7:00 p.m. program, Caso Cerrado: Edićion Estelar. Conventional start times were not restored until the evening's final program at 10:00 p.m. (Eastern and Pacific).
2010: Telemundo began decreasing ratings gap with Univision
From 2010 to 2015, Telemundo decreased its ratings gap in the key demographic of Adults 18–49, decreasing the gap between the two networks by 54 percent.
2010: Comcast announces acquisition of majority stake in NBC Universal
In 2010, Comcast announced its intent to acquire a 51% majority stake in NBC Universal for $6.5 billion, a deal that would include control of Telemundo.
January 28, 2011: Comcast acquires majority stake in NBC Universal
On January 28, 2011, Comcast finalized its acquisition of a 51 percent majority stake in NBC Universal, which included gaining control of Telemundo.
February 2011: Relocation of Un Nuevo Día Production Operations
In February 2011, Telemundo relocated the production operations of Un Nuevo Día to Telemundo's headquarters in Hialeah, Florida.
October 2011: Emilio Romano appointed as president of Telemundo
In October 2011, Emilio Romano was appointed as the president of Telemundo.
2011: Telenovela Production
In 2011, 85 percent of Telemundo's telenovelas were recorded at its operated studio facility in Miami.
2011: End of Noticiero Telemundo Internacional
In 2011, Telemundo discontinued its secondary newscast, Noticiero Telemundo Internacional, which had aired in place of late local newscasts on affiliates without their own news department.
January 2012: Launch of Exitos TV
In January 2012, Telemundo Television Group launched Exitos TV, featuring reruns of Telemundo telenovelas.
January 30, 2012: Univision Begins Airing CC3 English Captions
On January 30, 2012, Univision began airing CC3 English captions on its evening programming, primarily its weeknight telenovelas, along with select weekend prime time series.
May 14, 2012: Telemundo announces new branding campaign
On May 14, 2012, Telemundo announced a new branding campaign, including a new slogan and on-air identity. The old logo was replaced with two partial red spheres forming a "T", symbolizing the duality of Telemundo's audience. The new logo and graphics debuted on December 8, 2012.
July 7, 2012: Qubo Replaced by MiTelemundo
On July 7, 2012, after Comcast acquired NBC Universal, Telemundo replaced the Qubo block with MiTelemundo, programmed by Sprout, which consisted of Spanish dubbed versions of programs seen on NBC Kids.
July 2012: Retitling of ¡Levántate! to Un Nuevo Día
In July 2012, the hybrid program ¡Levántate! was retitled Un Nuevo Día.
July 2012: MiTelemundo E/I Block Broadcast in HD
Since July 2012, the weekend morning MiTelemundo E/I block has been broadcast in HD.
2012: Debut of Premios Tu Mundo
In 2012, Telemundo debuted Premios Tu Mundo ("Your World Awards"), a viewer-decided awards show honoring the achievements of Hispanics and Latinos in media.
2012: Inclusion of English Captions in Repeat Broadcasts
Since 2012, Telemundo programs with English-language captions during their original broadcast may also include them in repeat broadcasts, especially as part of the network's late-night novela repeat block.
July 2013: La Voz Kids is the only variety show airing on Telemundo as of July 2013
As of July 2013, La Voz Kids was the only variety show appearing on Telemundo.
July 2013: Telemundo reduces ratings gap with Univision
In July 2013, Telemundo narrowed its ratings gap with Univision in total prime time viewership from a gap of 1.2 million viewers to 238,000 by July 2015.
October 2013: Emilio Romano resigns from Telemundo
In October 2013, Emilio Romano abruptly resigned from his position as president of Telemundo.
October 22, 2013: Launch of Telemundo Now
On October 22, 2013, Telemundo launched "Telemundo Now", a multi-platform streaming service for delayed viewing of network programming. It included a dedicated streaming portal and a mobile app for iOS and Android.
December 13, 2013: Distribution Deal with DramaFever
On December 13, 2013, Telemundo signed a distribution deal with DramaFever to make cataloged episodes of past telenovelas available on the streaming service.
2013: Telemundo discontinued an off-time scheduling format for its prime time programming
From 2010 to 2013, Telemundo utilized an off-time scheduling format for its prime time programming, where programs started on a three-minute delay due to intentional overruns of the 7:00 p.m. program, Caso Cerrado: Edićion Estelar. Conventional start times were not restored until the evening's final program at 10:00 p.m. (Eastern and Pacific).
2013: Telemundo continues momentum with new telenovelas and series
In 2013, Telemundo continued its momentum with telenovelas like La Patrona ("The Return") and El Señor de los Cielos ("The Lord of the Skies"), and the musical competition series La Voz Kids ("The Voice Kids"), hosted by Daisy Fuentes and Jorge Bernal, featuring musical coaches Paulina Rubio, Prince Royce and Roberto Tapia. With the debut of El Señor de los Cielos that spring, Telemundo also launched the "Super Series" format, a slate of action-oriented telenovelas designed as a reinvention of the genre using the multiple-season continuity model common with English language drama series, shorter episode runs (between 60 and 80 episodes per season, compared to traditional single-season novelas, which produce between 100 and 200 episodes on average) and the incorporation of storylines more relatable to American audiences.
May 13, 2014: Luis Silberwasser named president of Telemundo Network
On May 13, 2014, Luis Silberwasser was appointed president of Telemundo Network, LLC, overseeing the Telemundo network and Telemundo Studios production division during the network's upfront presentation in New York City.
July 2014: Licensing Agreement with Dick Clark Productions
In July 2014, Telemundo signed a licensing agreement with Dick Clark Productions.
September 4, 2014: Restoration of Weekend Editions of Al Rojo Vivo and Noticiero Telemundo
On September 4, 2014, Telemundo restored the Saturday and Sunday editions of Al Rojo Vivo and Noticiero Telemundo to a daily broadcast.
December 1, 2014: Exitos TV Relaunches as TeleXitos
On December 1, 2014, Exitos TV was relaunched as TeleXitos with a new focus on Spanish-dubbed reruns of action and adventure series and feature films from NBCUniversal Television Distribution.
December 24, 2014: NBCUniversal Announces mun2 Rebrand
On December 24, 2014, NBCUniversal announced that mun2 would be rebranded as NBC Universo on February 1, 2015, shifting it under the NBC umbrella to coincide with its Spanish-language broadcast of Super Bowl XLIX.
2014: Deportes Telemundo Acquires Rights to FIFA World Cup
In 2014, Deportes Telemundo acquired the Spanish language rights to broadcast the FIFA Men's and Women's World Cup for a reported $600 million.
2014: End of Telemundo's Broadcast Rights for Miss Universe and Miss USA
In 2014, Telemundo's broadcast rights for the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants ended.
2014: El Senor de los Cielos scores high viewership
In 2014, the second-season finale of El Senor de los Cielos drew 3.2 million total viewers.
2014: Telemundo ends 2014-15 season with highest average total prime time viewership against Univision
Telemundo concluded the 2014-15 season with its highest average total prime time viewership against Univision, reaching 1.46 million viewers, a 23 percent increase year over year. This compares to Univision's 2.29 million and a 21 percent decrease year over year.
February 1, 2015: mun2 Rebrands as NBC Universo
On February 1, 2015, mun2 was rebranded as NBC Universo, shifting it under the NBC umbrella, to coincide with its Spanish-language broadcast of Super Bowl XLIX.
February 2015: Univision Obtains Rights to Miss Universe and Miss USA Pageants
In February 2015, Univision Communications obtained the Spanish language rights to the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants, intending to move the telecasts to UniMás, ending Telemundo's broadcast of the show.
May 2015: Creation of Telemundo Deportes
In May 2015, NBCUniversal created Telemundo Deportes within its NBC Sports Group, superseding Deportes Telemundo.
July 2015: Telemundo narrows ratings gap with Univision
In July 2015, Telemundo's ratings gap with Univision narrowed to 238,000 viewers, after beginning at 1.2 million viewers in July 2013.
July 21, 2015: Telemundo beats Univision in singular-night demographic ratings
On July 21, 2015, Telemundo surpassed Univision in a singular-night demographic rating, averaging 969,000 viewers and a .76 rating, compared to Univision's 943,000 viewers and .74 rating. El Senor de los Cielos 3 also outperformed Yo No Creo En los Hombres on Univision.
September 2015: Sale of Miss Universe Organization to WME-IMG
In September 2015, following controversies, Donald Trump sold the Miss Universe Organization to WME-IMG after NBCUniversal sold its interest.
October 2015: Telemundo Becomes Originating Broadcaster of Latin American Music Awards
In October 2015, Telemundo became the originating broadcaster of the Latin American Music Awards ("Premios de la Música Latinoamericana"), a Latin music-focused version of the American Music Awards.
2015: Telemundo operates on a 147½-hour network programming schedule
As of 2015, Telemundo operates on a 147½-hour network programming schedule, providing general entertainment weekdays, Saturday mornings with children's programming, and Sunday late nights, with feature films and infomercials filling other time slots.
2015: Start of FIFA World Cup Broadcast Rights
In 2015, Telemundo began broadcasting FIFA-sanctioned tournaments, including the FIFA Women's World Cup, as part of its acquired rights.
2015: Telemundo debuts Si Se Puede and Que Noche! con Angelica y Raul
In 2015, Telemundo debuted two new variety series: Si Se Puede, an adaptation of I Can Do That, and ¡Qué Noche! con Angelica y Raul, a family-oriented series created to fill the void left by Univision's Sabado Gigante cancellation.
February 9, 2016: SAG-AFTRA Claims of Double Standard
On February 9, 2016, NBC Universal faced claims by SAG-AFTRA of operating under a double standard between its Spanish-language and English-language talent at NBC and Telemundo. Telemundo responded that they are "committed to making Telemundo a great place to work for our employees and will continue to invest in them to ensure their salaries and working conditions are competitive with the rest of the broadcasting industry in accordance with market size and station revenues."
February 13, 2016: SAG-AFTRA Alleges Unfair Treatment of Employees
On February 13, 2016, SAG-AFTRA added that Telemundo had been treating its employees like "second-class professionals", claiming intimidation tactics were being used to prevent unionization. Telemundo president Luis Silberwasser responded saying that SAG-AFTRA asked for recognition of the union as the bargaining agent for employees.
May 28, 2016: Telemundo Cameraman Films #NeverTrump Protest
On May 28, 2016, a Telemundo cameraman was caught filming a #NeverTrump protest in San Diego. The protest was claimed to be staged, leading to demands for an apology from Telemundo.
August 2016: Telemundo Refuses SAG-AFTRA Ad
In August 2016, Telemundo refused to air an ad placed by SAG-AFTRA detailing the wage gap and lack of benefits for Telemundo employees. The ad was set to air during Premios Tu Mundo.
September 25, 2016: MiTelemundo Retains Existing Programming
On September 25, 2016, after NBC Kids was replaced with Litton Entertainment's The More You Know block on NBC, MiTelemundo initially retained its existing programming.
January 6, 2018: MiTelemundo Moves to Saturday Mornings with Litton Programming
On January 6, 2018, MiTelemundo moved exclusively to Saturday mornings and became programmed by Litton, carrying Spanish dubs of programming from The More You Know.
June 2018: Telemundo's Reach and Affiliations
As of June 2018, Telemundo has 28 owned-and-operated stations and affiliation agreements with 66 additional television stations, making it the largest American Spanish language broadcast television network by total number of affiliates, with an estimated national reach of 57.23 percent of all households in the United States.
July 12, 2018: SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement with Telemundo
On July 12, 2018, SAG-AFTRA announced it had reached a first-ever tentative agreement with Telemundo Television Studios covering Spanish-language television performers, after fifteen months of negotiations.
September 1, 2018: Transition to 16:9 Presentation
On September 1, 2018, Telemundo converted its presentation to a 16:9 format. Al Rojo Vivo became the first program to be presented in the new format.
2018: ZGS Communications Acquired by NBC's Telemundo Stations Group
In 2018, NBC's Telemundo Stations Group acquired ZGS Communications, which was the largest operator of Telemundo stations in terms of overall market reach with ten Telemundo-affiliated stations. These stations became direct O&Os of the network after the purchase.
July 2019: Network Feed Originates from Centennial, CO
As of July 2019, Telemundo's network feed originates from NBCUniversal's corporate office in Centennial, CO, sharing a technical operations facility with Comcast and the NBC broadcast network.
2021: SAG-AFTRA Agreement Renewal
In 2021, the SAG-AFTRA agreement with Telemundo was renewed, including improved rest periods, language on sexual harassment and audition safety, and an increase in health and pension plan contributions.
2026: End of FIFA World Cup Broadcast Rights
In 2026, Telemundo's broadcast rights to FIFA-sanctioned tournaments, including the FIFA Men's and Women's World Cup, will conclude.
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