Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc. (CBS)

  Product Details CompanyColumbia Broadcasting System, Inc.Certificate TypeClass A/B StockDate IssuedJanuary 17, 1964 (orange)April 30, 1955 (green)December 30, 1955 (brown)CanceledYesPrinterAmerican Bank Note CompanySignaturesMachine printedApproximate Size11 1/2" (w) by 7 1/2" (h)ImagesShow the exact certificate you will receiveGuaranteed AuthenticYesAdditional DetailsNA Historical Context CBS can trace its origins to the creation, on January 27, 1927, of the United Independent Broadcasters network. Established by New York City talent agent Arthur Judson, United soon looked for additional investors; the Columbia Phonographic Manufacturing Company (also owners of Columbia Records), rescued the company in April 1927, and as a result, the network was renamed Columbia Phonographic Broadcasting System. Columbia Phonographic went on the air on September 18, 1927, from flagship station WOR in Newark, New Jersey, and 15 affiliates.Unable to sell enough air time to advertisers, on Septembe