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NBC's Olympics: Live from New York, not China

 
Some NBC analysts will skip Beijing trip > Many of the numbers related to NBC and its Olympics coverage are staggering: The network will employ 2,900 people, including 106 commentators, to broadcast 3,600 hours of the Summer Games in Beijing across seven channels and NBCOlympics.com. (link)

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