When did ABC launch?
October 12, 1943
Where is it headquartered?
On Columbus Avenue and West 66th Street in Manhattan
Does it have locations elsewhere?
Yes
For example?
New York City, Los Angeles and Burbank, California.
Who did they first merge with?
United Paramount Theatres
What kind of business is that?
A chain of movie theaters
Did they purchase another business?
Yes
What?
An 80% interest in ESPN
What's that?
A cable sports channel
Were they ever bought out?
Yes
When?
In 1996
For how much?
unknown
By who?
The Walt Disney Company.