[78-L] same or similiar

[David Lennick]

Steven C. Barr wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Don Chichester" <dnjchi78 at live.com>
>> As well as Columbia Phonographs and Columbia bicycles.
>>
> and the Columbia Broadcasting System (which apparently was so named
> because Columbia Records provided financial assistance at their start...?!)
> 
> Steven C. Barr

Yup..they pulled out before the network actually got on the air but left their 
name behind. And Columbia pressed for Arthur Judson's syndicated broadcasts (he 
also booked the talent for CBS..no conflict of interest that I can see, none 
whatsoever).

dl