Noble thought that "Blue" was not the best name for a broadcast network. It was suggested that a name beginning with "A" be chosen so the network would be at the beginning of alphabetical listings. Thus, the [[American Broadcasting Company]] was born. At the time it consisted of three wholly owned radio stations, and over 200 network affiliates. | Noble thought that "Blue" was not the best name for a broadcast network. It was suggested that a name beginning with "A" be chosen so the network would be at the beginning of alphabetical listings. Thus, the [[American Broadcasting Company]] was born. At the time it consisted of three wholly owned radio stations, and over 200 network affiliates. |