ABC Television Network is a USA television network.
One of original American broadcast television networks and one of the largest, the ABC television network was founded in 1927 as part of the National Broadcasting Company. Popular ABC shows include Modern Family, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) was bought and sold several times, ending up in the hands of the Walt Disney Company in 1996. The network operates ABC News and ABC Sports. ABC distributes programming to over 200 affiliated TV stations in the USA.
This television channel is owned by the American Broadcasting Company (ABC).
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Mainstream TV Networks Failing to Attract Hispanic Audiences
-- Predominately English-speaking TV networks, such as the ABC Television Network, would like nothing better than to win over the 48 million-plus Latino viewers that Nielsen tracks in the U.S., especially those who consider themselves bi-lingual and bi-cultural.
But even with a Hispanic star such as Sofia Vergara leading the cast of ABC's 'Modern Family,' that show has drawn less than 800,000 viewers this...
Dick Clark, Host of 'American Bandstand' and 'New Year's Rockin' Eve,' Dies
-- Clark, 82, died of a heart attack on April 18, 2012.
A producer and show host who revolutionized the music scene with 'American Bandstand', which eventually enjoyed a national audience on the ABC Television Network, Clark suffered a stroke in 2004 and had difficulty speaking. But he didn't let that keep him from continuing his work.
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Aereo, Backed by Barry Diller, Countersues Networks
-- Reuters reports that the online television service, backed by InterActive Corp. chief Barry Diller, has countersued networks and station groups, including the owner of the ABC Television Network, that are seeking to prevent Aereo from launching.
More from Diller-backed Aereo countersues broadcasters, published March 12, 2012:
"Aereo said its technology lets viewers "do no more than what they...
Networks & Station Groups Sue Aereo Over Internet Re-Broadcasts
-- Several major broadcasters, including the owner of the ABC Television Network, filed two separate suits against Aereo, which plans to launch a subscription service that provides broadcast signals to Internet users, including those of smartphones and tablets.
The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following statement in response to the suit:
"NAB strongly supports today's legal action against...
Dick Clark's New Year's Eve Show Celebrates 40 Years on ABC TV Network
-- The Dick Clark New Year's Eve show returns to the ABC Television Network this year, and will air live from the ABC studios in New York on Saturday, December 31, 2011. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the program.
"Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2012" is hosted by Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest. Jenny McCarthy will report live from Times Square and Fergie will host the Los Angeles party...
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