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ESPN's Origin
- Bill Rasmussen, a former weatherman, was fired from the Hartford Whalers.
- This led him to pursue his dream of creating a sports network with his son.
Initial Vision
- Rasmussen and Ed Egan initially envisioned a network focused on Connecticut sports and entertainment.
- This led to the name Entertainment and Sports Programming network.
Cable's Wild West
- Cable television in the late 70s was a burgeoning, unregulated space, much like the internet today.
- This allowed for entrepreneurial experimentation and innovation.