Yes, Virginia

ABC did have a television network in 1950, as this advertisement from Look magazine from March 28 of that year indicates.  My apologies for the massive size.

Here's A Show With Something For Everyone

Here's a kinescope of the May 2, 1954 ABC Network telecast of Super Circus, originating from Chicago, with ringmaster and emcee Claude Kirchner and assistant Mary Hartline, along with a gaggle of clowns and commercials for M & M candy bars.

Time For The News

I may have already embeded this video on this weblog, but I've decided to embed it again.  Here is a kinescope of the complete December 13, 1953 ABC Network telecast of the Walter Winchell Show, a blend of news, gossip, and commentary by the famed newspaper columnist. Complete with commercials and ABC Network ID.

It's TV Promo Time, Boys and Girls

Here is a collection of promos for ABC Television Network programs that aired during the 1960-61 season.


For some of you, these might bring back some memories.