People's Broadcasting Corporation

PBC is a Toadstoolian public television broadcaster that serves as a non-commercial source of public affairs, government information, and entertainment programming. Its TV networks include PBC TV, PBC TV Plus, and PBC Kids. PBC News broadcasts all mornings and evenings with 6 programs. 
== History ==
=== Beginnings ===
PBC was established in 1926 as PBRC’s first radio network, preceding the 1927 launch of SMSR 645 by SBC founders Eric Farnsworth and Dwight Keilar. In 1928, PBRC introduced a secondary radio network, the PBRC Toadstool Network (a precursor to TBC). However, it was later acquired by The Pellegrini Family on August 3, 1948, following an agreement to separate the radio stations owned by PBRC, and later rebranded as Toadstool Broadcasting Company (TBC). 
Television was introduced as PBTC’s first TV network in September 1937, marking the dawn of the television era. During the war, PBC temporarily suspended broadcasting operations and continued to use shortwave radios. They employed war correspondents to report for PBC News. After the war, PBC resumed broadcasting in January 1946.
In May 1950, the UNT Government enacted the Public Broadcasting Act of 1950. This act led to the creation of the People’s Broadcasting Corporation through the merger of PBRC and PBTC. As a result of this merger and subsequent changes to its brand and affiliation, PBRC and PBTC were dissolved.
PBC was established as a royalty-funded media corporation.
=== Golden Age Television ===
Since the start of the golden age television, their first longtime variety show was Toadstoolian Talent Show aired on PBC TV, ran between 1951-1988. It was hosted by Harry Tendon, a television host who appeared on a variety show to provide stars and famous talents. The studios were located at Studio 5 (Now Tendon Studio 5) used to have a show, but now occupied by a current program Science Exploration.
=== Establishing the channels ===
PBC has introduced channels such as PBC TV, PBC 2 (now PBC TV Plus), and Children's PBC (currently PBC Kids), each serving as unique programming platforms. The network was rebranded as PBC TV in 1981. In 1993, Children's PBC debuted as a programming block on PBC TV before relocation until 2008. PBC 2, launched in 2005 as a digital sub-channel, underwent a rebranding to PBC TV Plus in 2008 following the cessation of RTT. This transition saw its prime-time dramas become central to its programming, adopting a new format that featured children's shows on weekday mornings and prime-time programming from 7:30 pm until the sign-off at 3:00 am. 
=== Ending its analog signal to mandate digital television and modern media ===
In 2010, PBC implemented a full digital signal to broadcast in HD, reducing picture distortion. Its analog transmitter completely shut down all analog signals at 12:00 PM, removing them from the airwaves, including translators, due to substantial cuts. It was later taken over by several regional public broadcasters under the affiliation of PBC Local. In the mid-2010s, they launched the OTT streaming platform called "PBC Player" to broadcast live for free. It also includes on-demand shows, but registration for the PBC Player Pass is required. 
== Affiliated networks ==
PBC TV and PBC TV Plus
Member Stations/Callsigns 	Ch # 	City 	Provinces/Territories
East UNT with the Callsign Starter S 	East UNT with the Callsign Starter S 	East UNT with the Callsign Starter S 	East UNT with the Callsign Starter S
SPST-TV (Flagship) 	13 	Sonix City 	Drossel
SPND-TV (Flagship) 	42 	New Donk City 	New Regno
SPMO-TV 	29.1 	Mona City 	New Wario
SPNB-TV 	57.1 	Ostroburg 	North Birdo
SPSB-TV 	44.1 	Cheepy 	South Birdo
SPVT (Flagship) 	10 	Viola 	Denza
West UNT with the Callsign Starter N 	West UNT with the Callsign Starter N 	West UNT with the Callsign Starter N 	West UNT with the Callsign Starter N
NPCP-TV (Flagship) 	3 	Mushroom Kingdom 	UN Capital Province
NPNT-TV 	52.1 	Edwardton 	North Toads
NPST-TV 	32 	Ladida Plains 	South Toads
NPNZ-TV (Flagship) 	33 	Linkburg 	New Zelda
NPKO-TV (Flagship) 	15 	Koopa Kingdom 	Koopa
NPTR-TV 	11.1 	Springwood 	Troopa
NPKR-TV 	24.1 	Waddle Doo 	Kirby
UNT Provinces & Territories with the callsign T and P	UNT Provinces & Territories with the callsign T and P	UNT Provinces & Territories with the callsign T and P	UNT Provinces & Territories with the callsign T and P
TPSA-TV (Flagship) 	20 	Sarasaville 	Sarasaland
TPID-TV 	45.1 	Delfino 	Isle Delfino
TPX-TV 	11.1 	Wuhu 	Yoshi Islands
PBCP-TV 	41.1 	Pawa 	Sherbert
Category:Public Broadcasters