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The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is a United States-based company that operates within the advertising and television industries. Founded on October 12, 1943, the company has its headquarters in New York City. ABC is currently active and is a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. It is also affiliated with Capital Cities/ABC Inc. and Plitt Theatres.
ABC operates through various subsidiaries, including ABC Entertainment, ABC Kids (United States), ABC News, and ABC Records. The company is referred to by its short name, ABC.
As the owner of The Walt Disney Company, ABC also owns entities such as ESPN, ABC News, Satellite News Channel, and WFRO (defunct). In addition to its operations in the United States, ABC has a presence in the United Kingdom.
