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[[File:ABC logo.png|thumb|ABC's logo after an airing of ''[[Motormouse (TV series)|Motormouse]].'']] | [[File:ABC logo.png|thumb|ABC's logo after an airing of ''[[Motormouse (TV series)|Motormouse]].'']] | ||
The '''American Broadcasting Company''', better known as simply '''ABC''', is an American commercial broadcast television network. It first launched as a radio network in 1943, and expanded itself to television in 1948, following in the footsteps of the already-established [[CBS]] and [[NBC]] networks. It was owned by American Broadcasting-Paramount Theatres from 1953-1986, and then by Capital Cities/ABC through [[1996]]. Since that year, the network is currently owned by the [[Disney Channel|Walt Disney Company]]. | The '''American Broadcasting Company''', better known as simply '''ABC''', is an American commercial broadcast television network. It first launched as a radio network in 1943, and expanded itself to television in 1948, following in the footsteps of the already-established [[CBS]] and [[NBC]] networks. It was owned by American Broadcasting-Paramount Theatres from 1953-[[1986]], and then by Capital Cities/ABC through [[1996]]. Since that year, the network is currently owned by the [[Disney Channel|Walt Disney Company]]. | ||
Throughout the mid-20th century, they have aired various programs from the [[Hanna-Barbera]] library; some of which also made their debut on the channel. | Throughout the mid-20th century, they have aired various programs from the [[Hanna-Barbera]] library; some of which also made their debut on the channel. | ||
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===Former programming=== | ===Former programming=== | ||
* [[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]] ([[1960]]–[[1966]]) | * [[The Flintstones (TV series)|The Flintstones]] ([[1960]]–[[1966]]) | ||
* [[Top Cat (TV series)|Top Cat]] (1961]]–[[1962]]) | * [[Top Cat (TV series)|Top Cat]] ([[1961]]–[[1962]]) | ||
* [[The Jetsons (TV series)|The Jetsons]] (1962–[[1963]]) | * [[The Jetsons (TV series)|The Jetsons]] (1962–[[1963]]) | ||
* [[Jonny Quest (TV series)|Jonny Quest]] ([[1964]]–[[1965]]) | * [[Jonny Quest (TV series)|Jonny Quest]] ([[1964]]–[[1965]]) | ||
* ''[[Motormouse (TV series)|Motormouse]]'' ([[1970]]—[[1971]]) | * ''[[Motormouse (TV series)|Motormouse]]'' ([[1970]]—[[1971]]) | ||
==Movies== | |||
* ''[[I Yabba-Dabba Do!]]'' ([[1993]]) | * ''[[I Yabba-Dabba Do!]]'' ([[1993]]) | ||
* ''[[Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby]]'' (1993) | * ''[[Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby]]'' (1993) | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://www.abc.com/ Official website] | * [https://www.abc.com/ Official website] | ||
[[Category:ABC]] | |||
[[Category:TV networks]] | [[Category:TV networks]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:02, 8 February 2023
ABC's logo after an airing of Motormouse.
The American Broadcasting Company, better known as simply ABC, is an American commercial broadcast television network. It first launched as a radio network in 1943, and expanded itself to television in 1948, following in the footsteps of the already-established CBS and NBC networks. It was owned by American Broadcasting-Paramount Theatres from 1953-1986, and then by Capital Cities/ABC through 1996. Since that year, the network is currently owned by the Walt Disney Company.
Throughout the mid-20th century, they have aired various programs from the Hanna-Barbera library; some of which also made their debut on the channel.
Programs
Former programming
- The Flintstones (1960–1966)
- Top Cat (1961–1962)
- The Jetsons (1962–1963)
- Jonny Quest (1964–1965)
- Motormouse (1970—1971)
Movies
- I Yabba-Dabba Do! (1993)
- Hollyrock-a-Bye Baby (1993)
- A Flintstone Family Christmas (1993)
