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  "textContent": "On April 19, 1948, the American Broadcasting Company launched its television network, marking a pivotal moment in the history of American media. The debut occurred through the network’s first primary affiliate, WFIL-TV in Philadelphia, which later became known as WPVI-TV. That evening, viewers tuned in to the satirical program On the Corner, hosted by Henry […]\n\nThe post 78 Years Ago Today in TV History: ABC Television Network Debuts, Ushering in a New Era of Broadcasting appeared first on Cord Cutters News.",
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