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    ABC

    ABC is an American television network owned by The Walt Disney Company. It launched as a radio network in 1943 and began television broadcasting in 1948. Its broadcast center and the headquarters of ABC News are at 7 Hudson Square in Manhattan.

    Chairman, Disney Entertainment Television
    Debra O'Connell

    Key facts

    Present broadcaster since
    May 15, 1943source
    Radio launch
    October 12, 1943source
    Television launch
    April 19, 1948source
    Parent company
    The Walt Disney Company (Capital Cities/ABC merged into Disney in 1996)source
    Lawsuit against the FCC
    ABC, Disney and eight stations asked a court to halt the FCC's early license reviews, alleging retaliation. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr called the case meritless and said the FCC has made no decision.source

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