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OF THE MINDS ON S. 2 Changes in S.12 substitute are being considered for possible compromise; broadcasters remain confident of S.12 victory, possibly by next week By Randy Sukow

With the Senate

showdown on ca- Gbb N> 138 ble legislation rap- = S. 12 idly approaching -floor action is tentatively slated to

begin next Monday (Jan. IN Ill. SIAM 11,11111. age 27) -the basis for a possi-

ble compromise has been mom laid.

The sponsors of the so- A BILL called S.12 substitute are considering inclusion of a r ...r4rrwlnI-.. tougher rate -regulation provision and possibly other measures that would bring it closer in substance to NAB's Fritts, NCTA's Mooney: The twain may yet meet on S.12 S.12 and, it is hoped, make it more attactive to a greater number possible, they said. Daniel Inouye (D- Hawaii) -have been of senators. The substitute was conceived by a in no mood to compromise. A key to whether the substitute small group of Republican senators And National Association of Broad- emerges as a compromise vehicle is led by Bob Packwood (Ore.). Negoti- casters President Eddie Fritts last the White House. It had reportedly ating with them to include the stricter week repeated his pledge not to ac- given its tacit support last fall to the regulatory provisions have been cept an S.12 compromise unless Hol- substitute -technically a package of Democratic Senators John Kerry (D- lings, Danforth and Inouye agree with amendments to S.12- primarily as a Mass.) and Timothy Wirth (Colo.). it. The association is prepared for a legislative ploy. It had hoped the sub- The substitute leaves intact S.12's long procedural battle on the Senate stitute would attract at least enough key must- carry/retransmission -con- floor in the event no agreement is votes to back up its veto threats. sent language. In addition, the substi- reached. "I've got a count, and it's But, according to sources, White tute is said to include provisions de- well over a majority. The question is House policymakers are sharply di- signed to draw broadcaster support whether it will be over a two- thirds, vided as to whether the administration away from S.12, such as relaxation of veto -proof majority," Fritts said. A sig- should continue to support the substi- the FCC's duopoly rules and the 12- nificant number of senators are still tute as orginally conceived or the 12-12 rule on ownership limits for AM, believed to be undecided. more regulatory measure it is appar- FM and TV stations. It may also in- National Cable Television Associa- ently becoming. Without White House clude a proposal to allow telephone tion President Jim Mooney indicated a support, the substitute would likely companies to own cable TV systems willingness to compromise in a quickly wither. in rural markets of 25,000 homes or speech at last week's cable press tour Arguing for a more conciliatory ap- fewer. (The current rural exemption (see page 12). Mooney suggested proach toward S.12 and the substitute for telcos is 2,500.) that the cable industry would be will- are those who fear a veto of S.12, Thus far, S.12's main supporters - ing to work out a deal with broadcast- widely billed as "pro- consumer" legis- Senate Commerce Committee Chair- ers, accepting either S.12's must -car- lation, could be damaging to the 1992 man Ernest Hollings (D- S.C.); John ry or retransmission -consent re- election campaign, the sources Danforth (R -Mo.), ranking minority provisions but not both, a proposal said. They would prefer to resolve the member of the committee, and Corn - suggested by Amos Hostetter, chair- cable -legislation issue as soon as munications Subcommittee Chairman man of Continental Cablevision, dur-

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 3 TOP OF THE WEEK

ing a House Telecommunications or retaining the right to negotiate with Rate regulation. A new definition Subcommittee hearing last summer cable systems for a license fee. The of "effective competition" (stricter (BROADCASTING, July 1, 1991). substitute leaves intact S.12's re- than the definition currently on the We are realists. We are not ideo- transmission- consent provisions," a FCC's books) would authorize rate logues when it comes to these mat- senior Senate staffer said last week. regulation for cable systems when ters. And rather than take a bad bill, Access to programing. National there is no multichannel competitor we would rather work out one that we and regional cable networks, such as (such as wireless cable or a second could live with," Mooney said. ESPN or CNN, under most circum- cable system) and when few over -the- The major provisions of S.12 are: stances could not refuse to sell pro- air broadcast signals are available. graming to alternative multichannel City governments, working under Must carry/retransmission con- media such as home satellite service FCC -developed guidelines, would be sent. Broadcast stations are given the or wireless cable systems. The latest authorized to regulate cable systems' option of requiring cable systems in version of the substitute is said to omit "lifeline tier" (retransmitted local the market area to carry their signals program access. broadcast signals).

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Inset: Meeting in La Quinta for the NAB's winter board meeting are the executive committee's Richard Harris. radio board he chairman: Lon rr Mays. past joint board chairman; Richard Novik. radio board chairman; Gan' Chapman. joint board chairman: Ron Townsend. TV board chairman; Mike Conly. TV board vice chairman; Martin Franks. network representative: Eddie Fritts. president.

Broadcast association leadership debates key issues of industry in transition

By Don West shared in large measure with others. and radio directors alike, although But there was good news in La they were sobered by such warnings The joint board of directors of the Quinta, primarily the success NAB is (by New York Republican Congress- National Association of Broad- having with S.12, the Senate's cable man Norman Lent) as "you can never casters was a study in contrasts reregulatory bill (see page 3). (The assume that over -the -air TV will al- last week, wrestling with the increas- association has expended a signifi- ways be there." ingly hardscrabble economics of con- cant amount of fiscal resources in lob- Confrontation was avoided on one temporary radio and television while bying for the measure, spending internecine matter: the three major still buoyed by the momentum of good $843,500 in the 1991 -92 fiscal year networks' desire to enter cable owner- times past. Hanging over all on the and budgeting an additional $400,000 ship through modification of the television side was the realization that in fiscal 1992 -93.) The prospect of FCC's cable crossownership rules, a broadcasters now have to work out achieving a second revenue stream move opposed by many if not most their destiny in an electronic nation from the wired medium cheered TV affiliates. It had been expected that

4 Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting the controversy would come to a vote before the TV board on Wednesday. ThismWeek Instead, a negotiating committee comprising affiliate, network and independent station representatives was CABLE BILL IN named to work out the matter by Feb. THE SENATE / 3 19 (the FCC's filing deadline is March With its opponents' 2). Failing resolution, the NAB board substitute measure will have to retackle the issue on its beginning to mirror own. the original, S.12 The two boards agreed on several stands a good policy resolutions: to urge all board chance of Senate members to contribute to TARPAC, passage. the NAB's political action fund, and to lobby his or her own member of Con- CRITICS' gress; to support the FCC's re- exami- PREVIEWS / 18 nation of radio ownership limits; to ABC has landed support time brokerage agreements; Delta Burke for a half - Sonya Friedman, host of CNN's 'Sonya Li4e.'and to support relaxation of the duopoly hour comedy that Disco;ery Networks Chairman John Hendricks at the 13th annual ACE awards íp.261 rules that restrict ownership to one could debut as early as next fall, and CBS each in the various service bands and it has the ratings current indisposition to plans to launch five (AM, FM and TV), and to seek a field mostly to itself. move on the matter. new series during Some observers ex- freeze on new FM stations and a re- the once -dormant view of FM radio allocations and li- pect price hikes, but STATIONS HIT BY summer season. the company our censing policy. says AD LIMITS 38 approach to pricing / The two boards were in agreement PPV WORLD will not change." Ad inventory given on several policy resolutions. The ra- CUP? / 25 up to meet the FCC's dio board endorsed the revised NAB new restrictions for World Cup soccer GROWING PTAR plan for implementing digital audio children's programing organizers are talking CONSENSUS / 31 broadcasting, which calls for an in- to TV- rights bidders is coming mostly out The ABC and CBS of stations' band approach and abandons sup- about putting some of pockets affiliate groups (NBC is rather port of the European Eureka system. the 1994 World than syndica- still on the fence) tors', but new It also issued a statement on telco Cup's 52 games on pay have weighed in negotiations per view. should entry into broadband facilities, insist- against the prime determine whether the ing on broadcast access to both sys- time access rule's off - HBO TOPS two can work out an tems and technologies and retention network program equitable arrangement. of control by broadcasters of their sig- ACES / 26 prohibition. But even nals and the circumstances under Home Box Office consensus among VIDEOCIPHER which others use their signals. garnered 27 ACE affiliates may not FCC's UPGRADE / 41 The two -day legislative forum that awards at the 13th overcome the preceded the joint board meeting pro- annual ceremony last General Instrument will spend $50 million duced little news. The high point was week. Showtime was to upgrade its House Republican Leader Robert Mi- second (9) and A &E and CNN tied VideoCipher II -III.) chel's (R declaration -after say- for third (7). descrambler, which ing he was reluctant to impose restric- has been plagued by tions on communications media-that POST -BIRCH black- market copies since it was introduced "S. 12 and [the companion] H.R. 3380 ARBITRON / 28 are pretty good pieces of legislation," in 1985. HBO, The radio industry is Showtime, Netlink USA albeit on a collision course with the wondering how Arbi- and Southern Bush administration. 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one of the nation's leading research- deed, he said a better approach ers into television's future. "Your in- would be to offer NTSC pictures with AtzDeadline dustry's going digital. Everyone here greatly improved audio. will be in the bit radiation business," NAB's executive vice president for he said, "and the separation of radio operations, John Abel, was another WORLDVISION LAYOFFS and TV will be arcane. You'll get li- who endorsed the bit radiation ap- Worldvision laid off about a censes to radiate so many bits per proach. He and Michael Rau, senior dozen staffers last week, includ- second." vice president for science and tech- ing company veteran Jerry Negroponte was most controversial nology, urged members to become Kaufer, creative services VP. on the subject of high- definition televi- active in data broadcasting, defined The company said the layoffs sion, whose current development he as the provision of all kinds of infor- represented a "restructuring called "dead wrong." There is no evi- mation to consumers, a business esti- consistent with what was go- dence that anyone wants such wide - mated to grow from $180 million in ing on throughout the industry in screen sets with high resolution; in- 1990 to more than $400- million in the recession." Kaufer was said to be the only executive -level staff laid off, the rest being support staff. The creative ser- NAB'S 1992 -93 BUDGET vices staff continues to report

to Gary Montanus, senior VP, INCOME 92 -93 Change from 91 -92 marketing. Radio dues $3,336,000 ( -1.8 %) TPE GETS 'GARFIELD' TV dues 3,650,530 ( + 0.6%) The Program Exchange, the syndication arm of Saatchi & Adjusted radio income (115,560) ( -5.6 %)

Saatchi Advertising, has ac- Adjusted TV income (30,000) ( -2.2 %) quired the rights to Garfield and Associate members dues 1,076,508 ( 4.0 %) Friends, the second -ranked Saturday morning network car- Annual convention net income 7,117,229 ( + 0.8%)

toon (CBS) behind Teenage Radio convention net income 428,142 ( + 29.1 %) Mutant Ninja Turtles (also NAB services 1,101,500 ( + 12.9 %) CBS). The rights were acquired in a long -term deal from Advertising income 152,100 ( + 128.7 %) United Media Mendelson Interest income 340,000 ( -5.6 %) Productions. The show will be Miscellaneous income 30,000 (0 %) available in syndication on a barter basis beginning in Sep- TOTAL INCOME $17,086,449 ( +2.1 %) tember 1993. For other late -breaking news, EXPENSES see "In Brief, " pages 64 -65. Government relations $2,981,273 (- 10.8 %)

NEWS DEPARTMENTS Legal 1,046,851 ( +3.3 %) Business 38 Public affairs/communications 737,118 (- 15.2 %) Cable 25 NAB services 1,001,612 ( +4.6 %) Radio 28 Technology 41 Advertising 238,050 ( + 18.3 %)

Television 18 Science /technology 1,086,881 ( 19.9 %) Top of the Week 3 Washington 31 Research /information 1,222,739 ( + 4.7%) Radio 861,834 ( -3.8 %) FEATURE SECTIONS (0 %) Bicoastal 22 TV 670,800 By the Numbers 52 Human resources /development 163,569 ( + 3.6%) Changing Hands 39 Meetings & special events 579,400 (- 16.7 %) Closed Circuit 14 Datebook 42 Conventions /exhibitions 19,900 ( -4.9 %) Editorials 66 General /administrative 6,373,664 ( + 2.0%) Fates & Fortunes 60 Fifth Estater 59 TOTAL EXPENSES $16,983,691 ( -1.0 %) For the Record 53 In Brief 64 NET INCOME OPERATIONS $102,758 (NA) Monday Memo 63 Open Mike 45 Footnotes: Board contingency, ($75,000); Net income (expense), $27,758; fund Ratings Week 24 balance, $3,702,118.

6 Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting CBS L%TENIGHT BULL'% CRIMETIME FORCES LATENIGHT INTO A 3 -WAY RACE! A PROVEN HIT! MAJOR GAINS IN RATINGS AND DEMOS!

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1995. Among other reasons they cited clusive shared allocation basis or, biggest single income producer is the was protection of existing spectrum worse, having them reallocated to annual convention, expected to bring now allocated to broadcasters. In other competitive users." in $7,117,229. what amounted to a "use it or lose it" The board adopted a 1992 -93 fiscal Former President Ronald Reagan warning, Abel said, "the industry will year budget that anticipates income of was named to receive the NAB's Dis- be challenged to make the most effec- $17,086,449 and expenses of tinguished Service Award at this tive and efficient use of all its spec- $16,983,691, leaving a net income year's Las Vegas convention on April trum resources, or confront the possi- from operations of $102,758. Radio 13. The directors picked Naples, Fla. ble alternative of having some of dues are expected to total (the Ritz -Carlton Hotel), as the site of these assets reassigned on a nonex- $3,336,000, and TV $3,650,530. The next year's winter board meeting.

THE PRICE OF PERSUASION

Motion Picture Association of America President ed earnings of $448,278 in fiscal 1990. Jack Valenti remains not only one of the best - The National Association of Broadcasters' Eddie Fritts known lobbyists on the communications beat, is third on the list, reporting $274,996 in fiscal 1988 and but also the best paid. $325,008 in fiscal 1989. According to BROADCASTING'S salary survey of the From fiscal 1989 to fiscal 1990, the salary of John presidents of the major Washington communications Sodolski of the United States Telephone Association trade associations, Valenti earned $750,000 in fiscal jumped from $199,635 to $222,000. The Community 1990, the last year for which his salary has been made Antenna Television Association's Steve Effros reported public. no increase from 1990 to 1991: $220,000. Jim Hedlund The salaries included here come from either the exec- of the Association of Independent Television Stations utives themselves or the associations' income tax re- also held steady in 1991 at $165,000. turns (Form 990), which are made public because the At the Association of Maximum Service Television, associations are nonprofit. Margita White earned a raise in 1991 from $141,075 to Some of the information is one or two years old, due to $150,000. For 1991, David Brugger, of the Association of differing fiscal years and the lag time between when the America's Public Television Stations, reported $131,390. tax forms were filed and when they are made public. David Bartlett has yet to complete a full year at the Valenti's fiscal 1990 salary is up from $720,393 in Radio -Television News Directors Association, but says fiscal 1989. The National Cable Television Association's he is being compensated at an annual rate of Jim Mooney, who earned $418,433 in fiscal 1989, report- $125,000.

Jack Valenti. MPAA Jim Mooney, NCTA Eddie Fritts, NAB John Sodolski, USTA Steve Elïros, CATA $750,000 $448,278 $325,008 $222,000 $220,000

THE NINE MOST WANTED How The Fifth Estate Rewards Its Association Leaders

Jim Hedlund, INTV Margita White, MSTV David Brugger, AAPTS David Bartlett, RTNDA $165,000 $150,000 $131,390 $125,000

10 Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting TOP OF THE WEEK FCC AL OCATES INTERACTIVE VIDEO SPECTRUM Commission will hold a lottery for 500 khz licenses this year, and TV Answer believes it will gain 1.5 million viewers in the first year

By Joe Flint and Peter Lambert David Lockton criticized TVA's funds and U.S. contractors such as months -long media blitz. The presi- Hughes. The FCC has cleared the way for dent of Interactive Network Inc. (part NA investors include Lorenzo over -the -air, two -way Interactive owned by NBC), which delivers inter- Zambrano, engineer and chief execu- Video Data Service (IVDS) to active services via public TV station tive officer of Mexican cement manu- homes across the United States. At a FM subcarriers and telephone, Lock- facturer CEMEX; Miguel Barragan, Jan. 16 meeting, the commission, act- ton said NA ads in major newspa- Mexican Coca -Cola bottler; Jose Zol- ing on a four -year -old petition by TV pers have implied "that the FCC is lino, founder of Mexican investment Answer Inc., allocated 1 mhz of spec- making NA technology the U.S. banking company Inver World Group, trum (218 -219 mhz) for IVDS and de- standard for interactive services." and Fernando Morales, inventor and termined to regulate it as a personal Wireless IVDS, he said, is "one of president of NA. radio service under Part 95 of the many, not the only" way to deliver Perris, Calif. -based RTT, said noth- commission's rules. interactive video -data. ing in the FCC ruling appeared to pro- TVA and Radio Telecom and Tech- Richard Miller, TVA chief operating hibit implementing its centralized nology (RTT) propose to use the officer, emphasized that TVA has (rather than cellular) system, which spectrum to provide interactive TV, "done everything we can to relinquish would share transmission antennas home banking, shopping, bill -paying our technology monopoly, making it and coverage contours with broad- and other two -way data services to available to anyone [at a price] as cast TV, "a much more efficient and homes across the nation. close to giving it away as possible." manageable approach," said RTT Applications will cost $1,400, and Miller said NA has installed its President Louis Martinez. RTT could the selection of two IVDS licensees central satellite earth station in Res- operate in the two- cells -per- market per service area will be done by lot- ton, Va. -step one of its initial $13.5 approach but at a sacrifice of com- tery. The ruling will require that licens- million contract with Hughes Network plex, high- data-rate services. ees build 10% of their operations by Systems to interconnect up to 2,800 As for broadcaster participation in the first year, 30% by the third and cell sites (at $30,000 per site) in the NA, Miller said few local stations or 50% by the fifth, or lose their license. first year and up to 30,000 sites in five cable operators have been among To hedge against license trafficking, or six years at an estimated $120 mil- "several thousand" national and local the rules prohibit transfer until 50% of lion installation cost. Under NA's telecommunications and other parties an operation is built. plan, each of two 500 khz licensees in inquiring about the technology. NA intends to license its interactive a service area would offer four or five Currently unused, the IVDS spec- technology and to operate systems. channels of interactive service. trum was reallocated from the Auto- The company has spent more than $50 Mark Fowler, communications at- mated Maritime Telecommunications million so far and projects between 1.5 torney and former FCC chairman System. The rulemaking also adopted million and 4 million users by the end of (1981 -87), has guided formation of a technical requirements protecting the first year of operation, beginning as corporation Miller said marries foreign channel 13 from interference. soon as next fall. The commission voted 4 -0 (Com- missioner Sherrie Marshall was un- FCC MOVES TO MAKE SPACE FOR NEW SERVICES able to attend due to a family emer- The last to gency), and Commissioner Ervin commission proposed week allocate 220 mhz of spectrum Duggan hailed IVDS as a potential between 1.85 and 2.20 ghz for emerging telecommunications technol- governments. boost for the broadcast TV business ogies, frequencies now used primarily by state and local The reallocation means that existing fixed microwave users of those that "will help keep it in the game." bands will have to relocate, which the FCC said would likely be done by But not all the commissioners are new as enthusiastic about IVDS's long- serivce providers buying out incumbents. Commissioner Andrew Barrett that tax could be used as an incentive for term viability. Said Andrew Barrett: "I suggested certificates incumbent operators to shift from their current bands. question the longevity of the service; it To reduce the impact relocation will have on current users, the FCC seems to me that fiber optics or a very frequency basic or plain cable can provide the proposed permitting existing users to relocate to higher fixed service seemingly more efficiently." microwave bands or to alternative media with minimal disruption to their Barrett questioned why TV Answer operations. FCC also proposed allowing band users to remain "co- would "spend the massive amount of The existing time [and money] lobbying as they primary," with new services for 10 to 15 years, or adopting a phased making have done for a service that for all approach specific blocks of spectrum available over a period of practical purposes can be provided time. Existing facilities may also be allowed to operate during transition now." on a secondary basis or permit state and local government fixed microwave basis -1r Concurring with Barrett, competitor facilities to operate on a primary indefinitely.

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 11 TOP OF THE WEEK CABLE NETWORKS: COMING ATTRACTIONS Press gathered in Los Angeles for annual presentation hears about USA's `Quantum Leap,' HBO's Gary Shandling series, Showtime's Oliver Stone documentary

By Steve Coe ling. HBO has given the project a 13- are The Gospel According to VH -1 episode commitment, and production and VH-1 Inside Music Profiles. The The USA Network has acquired will start in March with the first install- pilot specials are Rock -n -Roll Cities, the off -network rights to Quan- ment scheduled to premiere in June. The Making Of... and VH -1 Hit - tum Leap under a multiyear, Additional HBO programing an- makers. The Gospel According to VH- multirun deal with MCA Television En- nouncements included three new 1 debuts on Jan. 19, and VH -1 Inside tertainment. Neil Hoffman, vice presi- original movies set for production: Music Profiles premieres in March. dent, programing, USA Network, Barbarians at the Gate, starring The Discovery Channel is set to de- made the announcement last James Garner; Blue Ice, a spy thriller but In the Company of Whales on Wednesday during the Television starring Michael Caine, and the ro- April 5 at 9 -11 p.m. The two -hour spe- Critics Association press tour in Mari- mantic comedy Running Mates, star- cial takes an in -depth look at the life of na Del Rey, Calif. ring Diane Keaton. George Carlin will whales and the manmade problems The series, produced by Universal star in an HBO Comedy Hour special that threaten their survival. Filmed on Television, debuted on NBC in March set to debut on April 25, and the latest location around the world, the pro- 1989, and was a favorite of former slate of America Undercover docu- gram is hosted by Dr. Roger Payne, NBC Entertainment President Bran- mentaries include Asylum; The Killing one of the world's leading experts on don Tartikoff. USA will debut the epi- Machine: Confessions of the Iceman; whales. sodes on its fall schedule. My Mother's Murder; Love to Hate: Now in its 10th year, TNN is adding USA also announced ratings re- Divorce in America and Abortion: two new series to its lineup and results showing the channel tied for first, Desperate Choices. structuring three current series. Star with TBS, in prime time last year Showtime's announcements includ- Talk, a call -in program, is scheduled among basic cable networks. Accord- ed a one -hour documentary of Oliver to debut on Monday, March 20, and ing to Nielsen, USA averaged a 2.2 Stone. The special is set to air in April will feature a host answering callers' rating during the 8 -11 time period. to coincide with the debut on Show - questions about country music per- The closest competitors to USA and time of Stone's "The Doors." Also, formers. Austin Encore debuts on TBS were ESPN with a 1.9 average Bob Newhart has taped a one -hour April 10 and is a half -hour weekly se- and TNT with a 1.8. It is the second special for the channel set to premiere ries that features re -cut performances consecutive year that USA has fin- during the second quarter of this year. from Austin City Limits. TNN is also ished first. Bob Newhart: Off the Record is the shortening Nashville Now to an hour Other announcements made during actor /comedian's first full -length, from 90 minutes, and lengthening the cable portion of the press tour stand -up appearance in Los Angeles Crook and Chase and American Mu- were: in 25 years. sic Shop to 60- minute formats from Gary Shandling will return to cable VH -1, the music channel, an- ?heir current 30- minute lengths. with an HBO series titled The Larry nounced two new original series and Bravo announced a plan to begin Sanders Show Starring Gary Shand- three pilot specials. The new series corporate underwriting for some of its arts programing (see "In Brief"). To that end, Texaco Inc. has signed on TALKING HOME SHOPPING as the first of the corporate underwrit- ers with sole sponsorship of Texaco I TC Distribution is forging a partnership with cable's Home Shopping Performing Arts Showcase, which will I Network to produce a "transactional" format talk show strip, Day to Day showcase dance, theater, opera and Live, to be unveiled at this week's NATPE 1992 Program Conference in classical music. Texaco's 18 -month New Orleans. Starting with his formal presentations to rep firm executives commitment begins Feb. 1. following the Association of Independent Television Stations convention Ed Turner, executive vice president two weeks ago, ITC's senior vice president of sales, Ritch Colbert, of newsgathering, CNN, announced according to rep sources, has met with mixed reactions to the show. that CNN, in conjunction with the Slated to host the talk show are HSN's Bob Circosta and Gloria Loring, League of Women Voters, has invited a former soap opera actress. The show apparently will feature guests President Bush and Republican can- such as an author who will discuss his or her latest book while an 800 didate Patrick Buchanan to debate on phone number is superimposed on the screen, allowing viewers to buy Feb. 13 in New Hampshire prior to the the book through HSN's ordertakers. primary held there Feb. 18. 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By Steve Coe prospects for its future in the syndication markeplace." Iger said he told Delta Burke, late of CBS's De- Salhany and Katleman he thought the signing Women, has hooked up license fee was "adequate," but sug- with ABC, where the network gested cutting back the number of epi- has signed the actress to star in a half- sodes produced to save money. From hour comedy series that could debut as there, Twentieth Television decided to early as next fall. Bob Iger, president, discontinue production on the series. ABC Entertainment, told the Televi- Iger emphasized the show has not sion Critics Association press tour au- been canceled and is not dead. dience (Jan. 11). ABC was able to allow the produc- Barry Kemp, creator and executive tion stoppage because, as Iger said, producer of ABC's Coach, will serve "we had enough product to fill all the as co- creator and co- executive produc- scheduling slot on our air this sea- er on the untitled Burke project, along son." He described ABC's current in- with Miriam Trogdon, co- producer of ventory as "overbought," and as a Bob Iger meets the press Major Dad, the CBS series in which result "we did not need all 22 [epi- Burke's husband Gerald McRaney part in the decision made by the stu- sodes] to fill out the Wednesday 9:30 stars. The series, set to be produced at dio. According to Iger, Twentieth time period for the rest of the season." Universal Studios, will be a joint pro- Television Chairman Lucie Salhany However, if the network had need- duction of Burke's Perseverance Inc. and Harris Katleman, president, ed the full 22- episode order that had Productions, Kemp's Bungalow 78 Twentieth Television, asked ABC for been contracted for, "they [Twentieth Productions and Universal Television. a higher license fee for the show, say- Television] would have been forced to Iger also said that On the Air, a ing "they were losing a few hundred stay in production, even under what half -hour ensemble comedy from Da- thousand dollars on every episode they they considered to be dire financial vid Lynch and Mark Frost (Twin produced, and didn't see any rosy circumstances," Iger said. Peaks), a holdover from last year's development crop, will premiere later this season. On the Air is set in 1957 and follows the experiences of the cast CBS GETS SERIOUS ABOUT SERIES and crew of a variety show that suddenly becomes a hit despite the blun- At press tour in Los Angeles, network unveils plans for ders of those involved. Lynch and five new series and a number of miniseries. Frost are executive producers and writers of the LynchFrost Production, By Steve Coe airing five over the next 18 months. their first foray into half -hour comedy. CBS's first prime time season victory Questioned about the network's de- New series from Diane English, in 10 years, the announcements come cision to schedule previously aired Linda Bloodworth- Thomason at a time when the network's success Columbo movies in the troubled and David E. Kelley are in the has been tempered somewhat by ob- Thursday 8 -10 p.m. slot, Iger de- works for CBS's fall schedule accord- servations that its schedule is loaded fended it, saying he expected the moving to Jeff Sagansky, president, CBS with sports, specials and stunts rather ies to improve the ratings, and the fact Entertainment. In addition, the net- than solid series strength. Sagansky that the shows would be less expen- work will debut five new series during appeared to answer critics by focusing sive programing than regular series the summer, exhibiting an ever more much of his press conference on future "was an added bonus." aggressive approach to the once dor- series projects. As for the decision by Twentieth mant season. Sagansky, speaking be- Series expected to be ready for the Television to stop production of Any- fore members of the Television Critics fall include a half -hour romantic com- thing but Love due to the perceived Association press tour last Tuesday edy from Diane English starring John lack of syndication value of the show, (Jan. 14), also said CBS will "be very Ritter and Markie Post and set in a Iger acknowledged that ABC played a aggressive" in the area of miniseries, senator's office. Picket Fences is an

18 Television Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting months." The five miniseries begin Queen (tentative title) is a six -hour airing this May with The Intruders, drama combining the talent of Roots starring Richard Crenna and Mare author Alex Haley and David Wolper, Winningham. The four -hour project is who worked with Haley in bringing drawn from experiences of people Roots to television. claiming contact with extra- terres- Sagansky said that The Fire Next trials. Time is "possibly the most important Sinatra is a five -hour miniseries miniseries we will air." The four -hour based on the life of Frank Sinatra, project, which takes place in the fu- produced by his daughter, Tina Sina- ture, focuses on a family's efforts to tra. Sagansky said the project "will migrate from Louisiana to Canada af- not be a puff piece." ter global warming brings drastic

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hour drama from David E. Kelley, former executive producer of L.A. Law. The Kelley project follows the lives of a family in a small Wisconsin town. Sagansky said the pilot script for the 10 p.m. project was the best he's read since the pilot script for Northern Exposure. Johnny Bago is an hour action-comedy from Robert Zemeckis and Frank Marshall as executive producers. Zemeckis will direct the pilot episode. Linda Bloodworth- Thomason. creator and executive producer of Designing Women and Eve- rting Shade. will create and produce another half -hour comedy. The writing team of Cheri Eichen. Bill Stein - kellner and Phoef Sutton, all former executive producers of Cheers, will team with Bob Newhart for his next CBS comedy. In addition to the above series. Sagansky said pilot commit- ments have been given to projects starring Shelley Long and Sherman Hemsley, with the Long project beginning production in February. Sagansky also announced five series that will debut this summer: Grape- vine, from David Frankel of Doctor, Doctor, is a contemporary look at adult relationships; 2000 Malibu Road, from Terry Louise Fisher, focuses on four women of different backgrounds who share a beach house. Without giving any details, Sa- gansky said the network has deals for three other projects, all hour dramas. 1ME ADVANTAGE WE'RE ABOUT i0 GIVE YOU MAY SEEM EOUAEIY UNFAIR, While acknowledging that CBS When you're fielding for a bigger share, call us at (612)476 -0478, hasn't been much of a player in the and ask about our interactive 800 and 900 number promotions. We've helped major miniseries area, Sagansky said future companies put viewers and advertisers right in the palm of their hands. miniseries that CBS airs will be used as "tent poles" in sweeps periods to NORTHERN boost surrounding programing. and LIGHTS suggested the upcoming minis will COMMUNICATIONS.INC" "put us on the map over the next 18 See us at NATPE Booth 1440. Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 Television 19 changes to the earth's atmosphere. ies are expected to return, including Margaret Mitchell's "Gone with the Return to Lonesome Dove is a six - Tommy Lee Jones. The script is being Wind," will be adapted for television hour sequel to Lonesome Dove, which written by John Wilder in consultation as an eight -hour miniseries. Sagansky garnered critical and ratings success with Larry McMurtry, who wrote the said production on the project, which for the network two years ago. Most original novel. will film all over the.world, begins of the stars from the original miniser- "Scarlett," the bestselling sequel to this fall.

TOO FEW NEW SHOWS TO CARRY A SEASON, BLAIR SAYS With fewer program choices, stations advised to use incumbents to protect debut entries

By Steve McClellan first -run counterprogram, and In the case for scintillating gossip." Heat of the Night as an action alterna- The Blair TV executives believe the Don't rely on new syndicated pro- tive. late -night daypart represents "one grams alone to get through the Blair is critical of Carsey- Werner's bright spot" in the development sea- 1992 -93 television season. That You Bet Your Life for being slow - son this year, with Genesis's Whoopi is the advice from Blair Television to paced, but says Bill Cosby's presence Goldberg, Multimedia's Rush Lim - client stations on the eve of the as host could overcome that problem. baugh and Tribune Entertainment's NATPE convention. Life is already cleared in about 70% of Dennis Miller all vying for attention. This development season has been the country. "That's particularly encouraging," perceived as among the least prolific Blair also questions whether TPE's says Rohr, "since late- fringe advertis- in recent years. Blair TV programing Star Search will succeed as a strip. ing remains stronger than in other day - Vice President John Rohr says that Noting the show's track record of suc- parts. And independents and affiliates "the pace of first -run strip develop- cess as a weekly for the last nine can compete for the same product and ment has slowed because the market is years, the rep cautions that "stripping hope to deliver comparable ratings." being squeezed by a surplus of low - a show Monday through Friday is an In the gamedy area, Blair says cost barter time on the advertising side entirely different challenge." Twentieth's Studs has increased most and low, or nonexistent, license fees As for daytime talk shows. Blair of the time periods it's been in so far, on the station side." says Vicki Lawrence's comedic talent the new That's Amore (Group Rohr urges stations to schedule con- "should help carry [her new show W) could make an "amusing compan- servatively, retaining incumbent strips from Group WI, which should not be ion to Love Connection. How's Your when possible and using them to pro- nearly as guest- driven as the unsuc- Love Life ?, (Viacom) says Blair, is a tect new shows in adjacent time peri- cessful Woolerv." Blair describes "forum for shock humor best suited ods. "It seems clear stations will need Viacom's Montel Williams, whose for late fringe." to protect their audience position in a talk program is in the middle of a In the weekly arena, the rep gave a market that, overall. will see fewer year-long rollout, as a "compelling plug to Famous Hollywood Mysteries. programing choices, more barter pro- young personality" who "brings is- a magazine from sister company Blair graming and a difficult advertising en- sues to life." Blair did not seem too Entertainment. Other new weeklies vironment." high on Multimedia's ferry Springer worth a look. according to Blair, are Rohr and colleagues Garnett Losak talk show. "Limited clearances on a America's New Country (America's and Teri Luke will make their presen- slow rollout basis have so far failed to New Country Productions); HBO tation to Blair clients at the conven- generate a great deal of interest," the Stand -up Comedy Showcase (Warner tion. One concern they will raise is rep says. It appears that MCA's Kitty Bros.); Life Choices (medical maga- what they see as a shortage of adult - Kelley. Blair says, "will be a show- zine) and Super Trax (MG Perin). oriented sitcoms in the pipeline, which tend to get the highest ratings among off-network fare. Among off-network sitcoms. VICKI AND JERRY GET KATZ NOD Coach, Empty Nest and Family Mat- ters are worth looking at, says Blair, By Mike Freeman Viacom programing consortium. which praises Coach for "unusually Katz taped the presentation as flexible" barter terms (only two ultimedia Entertainment's Jerry though it were an episode of Sally years, and not kicking in until 1994, Springer and Group W Produc- Jessy Raphael, with Raphael quizzing the second season in syndication). tions' The Vicki Lawrence Show are a panel comprising Katz executives Nest, it says, has the potential to per- the strongest new first -run talk offer- John Von Soosten, Bill Carroll. Mit- form on a par with Golden Girls. ings, according to a Katz Television chel Prayer, Ruth Lee, Bill Hall and while Family Matters is a "good fit" presentation to be delivered this week Joyce Rodriguez. for independents, given the double -run to client stations at NATPE. Carroll recommended that Katz - requirements. Among the recommended gamedies repped stations give first consideration Blair also urges stations to take a are Carsey -Werner Distribution's You to Jerry Springer, which Multimedia look at Superboy, now being stripped, Bet Your Life and How's Your Love is currently testing in a handful of as a transition vehicle; Wiseguy as a Life ?, the dating strip from the Katz/ markets, to fit into an "issue-oriented

20 Television Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting morning talk show block," with Ger- said independents will have a strong vices' The Wonder Years could be a aldo or network morning talk shows. Love Life counterprograming tool secondary acquisition for early fringe As for Group W's Vicki Lawrence, against affiliates' daytime and access or access on independents. Carroll suggested her comedic back- talk shows and news magazines. Looking forward to 1993 -94 sitcom ground provided an "entertaining, When asked if the rep firm felt there entries, Katz reps touted MCA TV's light- hearted" format suited to the sta- was any conflict about recommending Coach (some stations may opt to trig- tions' morning needs. a program that Katz helps produce, ger it in 1994 -95) as a stronger male - Prayer, positioning Carsey -Wer- Von Soosten responded; "We skewing vehicle for access or late ner's You Bet Your Life game show as wouldn't be involved with How's night, while secondary recommenda- more of a "sitcom transition vehicle," Your Love Life? if that wasn't some- tions went to Twentieth Television's gave his recommendation to stations thing we believed in. In developing Doogie Howser, M.D. and Warner to sandwich the half -hour with an En- this with Viacom, we looked at a lot Bros.' Family Matters for early tertainment Tonight or Jeopardy! in of different concepts. This show hap- fringe. As for 1994 -95. if these sit- access. pens to be the best one. We have coms indeed get the go -ahead for Meanwhile, Lee called Twentieth recommended it could be put together launch, Twentieth's The Simpsons and Television's Studs "reminiscent of with Love Connection [Warner Bros.] Paramount's Wings, according to Dating Game's youth appeal," noting or That's Amore to form a romance Prayer, will have a broad kids and that example may lead the former to block for independents." adult appeal. He added that Para - tone down its racier late -night content In the off-network sitcom arena, mount's Wings could have a "Cheers- so it could make a move into more Von Soosten said that Viacom's Rose- like adult appeal." early fringe and access next fall. anne is the "best choice" among the Among 1992 -93 off-network hour With Rodriguez emphasizing that 1992 -93 sitcoms for independents' drama entries, Hall gave his seal of ratings data indicates a majority of early fringe and prime access comedy approval to MGM /UA's In the Heat of game shows skew heavily to 50 -plus blocks, although Viacom has nearly the Night and secondary nods to Via - demographics, while gamedies pri- completed its sales effort for next sea- com's Jake and the Farman, Cannell marily attract 18 -34 demographics, son. Beyond that, he said Paramount's Distribution's The Renegade and Von Soosten said that Katz/Viacom's Dear John would have flexibility to be Worldvision's Night Heat. Hall de- How's Your Love Life? will "cater" scheduled in access or late- fringe time clined to give final recommendations to younger- skewing audiences. He periods, while Turner Program Ser- for the 1993 -95 seasons.

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Among the latest program offerings at this week's sales of four hour -long specials being distributed under NATPE 1992 Program Conference in New Orleans... the banner of "Beach Barter Bingo." The specials are The Peter Rodgers Organization is bringing out being offered this summer with 61/2- minute local /51/2- Only in Hollywood, a half-hour weekly produced by minute national barter splits. Litton also reports that Peter Jones Productions (26 originals, 26 weeks of among clearances for its Zoo Life with Jack Hanna. a repeats). half -hour weekly first -run series for spring 1992, are Newgard Entertainment has acquired the distribu- ABC O &O's WABC -TV New York and KABC -TV Los tion rights to Hard and Heavy. a half-hour magazine- Angeles. formatted music series featuring the top -selling hard Grove Television Enterprises and the Black Enter- rock groups in the record business. The series is being tainment Television cable network have signed an sold on a straight cash basis. agreement whereby Grove, a Chicago -based distribu- I.A. Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights tor, will syndicate a live telecast of Teen Summit: How to Janken Man, an animated half -hour series (50 epi- Far Have We Come ?, a town hall -style meeting coin- sodes) from Japan's Ido International Co., and The ciding with Black History Month this February. The Last Canoe, a 30- minute documentary about changing special will be carried live via satellite from an Atlanta lifestyles in Brazil, from Mighty Pen Productions. 1.A. high school on Feb. 29. Entertainment, in association with Tulchin, Traney & Palm Springs -based Promark Entertainment has Co., will also be offering Blackbird Fly, a half-hour concluded a distribution agreement with Jack Palance film short about a teenage girl's struggle to free herself (most recently in "City Slickers ") to host Legends of from her sexually abusive father (starring Whoopi the West, an hour -long documentary special about the Goldberg, Rain Pryor, Garrett Morris and Esther American West. David Levine, president of Promark, Rolle). says the March special will be offered on a barter basis JCS Syndication Services (booth 1421 at NATPE), with an option of 13 half -hour episodes available for based in Los Angeles. is offering City Heat. a 15 -title fall 1992. Promark has also renewed Travel Travel in film package, on a straight cash basis. Titles include 65% of the U.S. for its year in weekly syndication. "Blood Money" (starring Wings Hauser and Karen MG Perin will be introducing an hour weekly Black). "The Last Riders" (Erik Estrada) and "L.A. urban contemporary series, Night Heat, as a showcase Heat" (Jim Brown and Lawrence Hilton- Jacobs). for black musical artists and bands. Litton Syndications, a Baltimore -based distributor, The Producers Entertainment Group has given a has just signed a representation agreement with Hawai- firm go to the production of 26 episodes of Hollywood ian Tropic /Bennett Productions to handle the station Babylon for fall 1992.

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 Television 21 THE CHANGING PLAYING FIELD Up with the TV set By Rich Brown &eePlfrom Burbank to Sixth Ayenv0 The next round of major sports rights negotiations is likely to re- Cajun Karaoke? ies across the country this Spielberg's sult in a number of changes in A new addition to year. As for Tuesday 'Animaniacs' (Jan. 21): King World the way deals are made, with TV net- NATPE -related celebra- Word has it that the will be throwing a par- works possibly tapping into some of tions in New Orleans yet -to -be announced Ste- ty at the New Orleans this week is Genesis En- ven Spielberg animat- the revenue streams that have tradi- Fairground (7:30 p.m.; tertainment's Karaoke ed strip that Warner Bros.. tionally been enjoyed by the leagues shuttle buses will depart Showcase party at the Domestic Television themselves, according to TV sports from hotels at 6:30 Cat's Meow Karaoke will be supplying the Fox executives speaking last week at Sport p.m.) featuring The Four club at 701 Bourbon Children's Network Tops for the second - Summit 92 in New York. Street this Wednesday part of WBDTD's long- year in a row, and Viacom With multimillion -dollar losses (Jan. 22) at 10 p.m. -3 term cartoon Enterprises, which output mounting on the major TV sports con- a.m. Pioneer Laser En- deal with Fox Ani- hosted a San Francisco -is tracts, TV executives attending the tertainment, manufacturer maniacs for the 1993- and provider Bay cruise at INTV Summit were quick to predict lower of Kar- 94 season. According to al aoke equipment to the two weeks ago, will serve rights fees during the New York rep source. next round of slated as host for internation- fall 1992 week- Animaniacs would be dealmaking. The networks will be al NATPE convention - ly, will be handing out squeezed into FCN's seeking to avoid such setbacks as goers at The Royal $5,000 in prizes (home weekday 3 -5 p.m. sched- which Sonesta Hotel (300 Bour- those suffered by CBS Sports, Karaoke systems) to the ule. likely replacing bon Street, 7:30 p.m.). last November reported losses total- best convention croon- Tom and Jerry Kids. Giv- ling $604 million on its current TV ers. en the fact that FCN sports contracts with Major League Karaoke Showcase Video views will begin airing Warner is a weekly -along Baseball and the National Football sing se- The Public Broadcast- Bros.' Batman cartoon ries. League. But lower rights fees might ing Service is lining up a at 4:30 p.m. and picking number up be just one of the changes in store as of critically Spielberg's Tiny acclaimed directors Toon Adventures from the networks and sports franchises try TOW -in- Other programer par- cluding Charles Bur- syndication (to air at 4 to come with a econ- to terms faltering ties slated for NATPE: nett (To Sleep with An- p.m.) next season. the omy. Tribune Entertain- ger). David Henri source said FCN Presi- "I don't see the networks bearing ment's rock 'n' roll bash Hwang (M. Butterfly). dent Margaret Loesch any risk in the future." said Jim featuring Chuck Berry, Greg Nava (El Norte) could schedule Ani- Spence, president, Sport Television Gary U.S. Bonds, Bowzer and Peter Sellars (The maniacs next to Tiny International, and a former senior vice & The Stingrays and Death of Kling - Toons. while Beetle - hoffer) president of ABC Sports. Spence. Three Dog Night will be a -for a new mini- juice would be paired with major draw at City series, East of West- Batman for the 1993- who last year represented the World Lights (310 Howard ern. The KCET(TV( Los 94 season. League of American Football in its Street); and contenders Angeles/Colossal Pic- "Warner Bros. and contract negotiations with ABC and from the Crescent City tures co- production, cur- Spielberg are only in the USA, said the networks have already will be taking on The rently being scripted. early stages of devel- begun to change the way they make American Gladiators in will be set at a shopping opment, but it has been deals. the Superdome (7 center near Western widely assumed that He said the WLAF deal, for exam- p.m.) as part of Samuel Avenue in Los Angeles, they'll develop a lighter. ple, includes a "downside protection Goldwyn Television's and each week will "Roger Rabbit" -style device" that protects the rightsholders introduction of "The feature the same story in- cartoon to contrast the American Gladiators terpreted by directors darker tone of Bat- from any ratings shortfall. Spence said Live Tour," which will with distinct ethnic back- man." the rep source also had ABC come close to gaining also be traveling to cit- grounds. concluded. an equity position in the league, although the parties had not been able to come to terms on the matter by the chandising, concessions, home video, themselves. Such a time buy remains a close of the deal. Spence said the net- international and domestic syndica- strong possibility domestically for works are likely to increasingly seek tion- currently enjoyed by the leagues World Cup 1994. according to Sum- such equity deals in future sports themselves. mit attendee Alan Rothenberg, chair- rights negotiations. "The traditional rules no longer ap- man of the quadrennial event. Don Corsini, vice president of pro- ply." said Corsini. "Now is really the "Rather than struggling with the graming and production for Prime time for innovation in our business." networks over price negotiations. it's Ticket Network, said the networks in Spence said there are also likely to a way for the organizer to totally con- future deals will have to be included in be a growing number of time buys in trol the product and avoid the wres- the additional revenue streams-such which the sports organizers buy net- tling matches with the networks," as those from stadium signage, mer- work time and arrange the production said Spence.

22 Television Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting DEAR CBS: B LL'S ADVIC AND MALARA'S DISSENT

The debate between networks and the salvos by saying CBS was in dan- president, countered that the short- affiliates has a new chapter. A ger of becoming just a "syndicator comings CBS noticed were in affiliate recent letter from Alan Bell, with a bigger office building." clearances. president of Freedom Newspapers Several weeks later, a reply from BROADCASTING reprints both letters Broadcast Division, to CBS launched Tony Malara, CBS affiliate relations in their entirety.

Dear Tony: As much as I enjoy a good round of Indian wrestling, I am not writing to hassle you about CBS's plans to Dear Alan: reduce station comp on a continuing basis. I think Thanks so much for your recent correspondence. I'm we all recognize that the world has changed--for sorry that you and Sally will not be able to join us at the everyone. Olympics. We'll toast a toddy to you in absentia. More productive than a quarrel, I think, would be a Your paper on "Iatrogenic Intervention" was heightened sense of the risks that CBS faces as it alters thoughtful, provocative and articulate. However, I its custom -made distribution system. believe your conclusion is flawed. Do you really This week's edition of BROADCASTING has two stories believe that compensation is the only difference ( see headlines below) with no apparent connection, but in between a first -run syndicator and a network? I many ways, the problems of Dick Robertson at Warner can't believe that. Name a first -run syndicator who Bros. and the problems of Tony Malara at CBS are joined at provides almost 20 hours of programing every day. the hip. What a great deal! You all provide us access to your audiences --time to sell national advertisers- -and we Getting shows cleared on television stations is a nasty provide you with hundreds of millions of dollars worth business these days. There are more shows. There are more of programing and your own sales opportunities. At syndicators. There is more rating information delivered no cost! Name a first -run syndicator who can provide faster. There are more trade papers. There are more reps. the world's leading sports events in outstanding There are more rep program "experts." There are more production...up to 500 hours a year. Name a first -run fax machines. The "time float" for decision making has been syndicator who can put a Dan Rather, Peter reduced to hours. We all know this, but no one knows it Jennings or Tom Brokaw in front of a multimillion - more painfully than Warner's Dick Robertson, who is about dollar -a-year worldwide news organization...those to lose one, if not more, shows to the quick hook of first- same news organizations which provide hundreds of run syndication, a corrosive environment best compared to local interest stories from national and international breathing on the surface of Mars without a helmet. locations not easily or efficiently accessible to most I used to work with Robertson at Lorimar. Some of my local stations. Name a first -run syndicator who has best friends are syndicators. I'm married to a syndicator. I the resources, the passion or the commitment to invest know what it's like for them. over one billion dollars a year to provide continuous If I told a syndicator that they could get a show on 200 schedules of drama, comedy and top -flight movies. stations overnight, and keep it there until it caught on or We haven't even scratched the surface here. How until it was killed by the syndicator's decision, they'd fall about the inestimable value of the network promotion down in a faint: nobody should have it so good. departments and the ability of a network to promote Would 'Northern Exposure' have survived the quick both vertically and horizontally...very important and hook of syndication? 'M'A'S'H' ?'60 Minutes'? Probably underestimated features of network television. not, probably not and definitely not. Before we start talking about accepting sole Keeping stations' hands away from the quick hook is the responsibility for keeping a system intact, let's not singular advantage that networks have in setting trends, forget pre -emptions. Affiliates have always taken changing tastes, and forging profitable leadership their opportunities...sometimes with devastating positions. A network without comp is a syndicator with a results to the network. Currently, prime time pre- bigger office building than King World, but just another emptions are up about 4%. syndicator. While your group performs ably here (Red Sox As you and your associates work at preserving free, baseball notwithstanding ), CBS affiliate pre- emptions over -the -air network television, keep in mind that there, for Billy Graham have cost us .3 of a rating point for but for the grace of compensation, goes another first - the week ending Nov. 3. We came in second. run syndicator. And, these days, that's not a set of business problems for which to volunteer. Where does this all lead? I know you can respond with an equally impressive litany. Let's face it, Alan, Years ago, I ran across a funny term that defines what's we're in this together. We both have an obligation to at issue here, for you and us: "iatrogenic intervention." It's keep this free -over -the -air television system alive and used to caution new doctors, and it means, roughly, "We well. You're absolutely correct that compensation ie know you're well intentioned, but whatever you do, make more than money. We need to move carefully, slowly sure you don't make it worse" and with great sensitivity. I believe that we are up to that challenge. Both of us. Your comments and your Sincerely, interest are important to us and to the system. Let's keep in touch. Alan J. Bell Peace...

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Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 Television 23 Broadcasting's Ratings Week GI Jan6 -12 ABC CBS NBC FOX MONDAY 15.0/23 17.2/27 12.3/19 NO PROGRAMING 8:00 35. FBI: Untold Stones 13.5/21 18. Evening Shade 15.5/24 18. Fresh Prince 15.5/24 8:30 28. American Det. 14.2/22 11. Major Dad 16.9/26 43. Blossom 13.0/20 9:00 5. Murphy Brown 19.6/29 17. ABC Monday Night 59. NBC Monday Night 9:30 8. Designg Wmn 18.2/28 Movie -Survive the Savage Movies -Murder Without 10:00 Sea 15.6/24 13. Northern Exposure Motive 11.3/18 10:30 16.5/26 TUESDAY 16.5/26 12.6/19 13.2/20 NO PROGRAMING 8:00 9. Full House 18.0/27 14. Rescue: 911 16.3/24 70. l'Il Fly Away 10.1/15 8:30 6. Home Improvmt 18.8/28 9:00 3. Roseanne 22.4/33 26. In the Heat of the Night 61. CBS Tuesday Night 9:30 6. Coach 18.8/28 14.7/22 Movie -Miles From 10:00 Nowhere 66. Homefront 10.4/18 10.8/17 25. Law and Order 14.8/25 10:30 WEDNESDAY 10.6/17 12.3/20 12.9/21 NO PROGRAMING 8:00 54. Dinosaurs 11.7/19 55. Davis Rules 11.6/19 21. Unsolved Mysteries 8:30 42. Wonder Years 13.1/20 71. Brooklyn Bridge 9.9/15 15.2/24 9:00 38. Doogie Howser 13.4/20 47. Jake and the Fatman 48. Seinfeld 12.6/19 9:30 68. Anything B/Love 10.3/16 12.8/20 57. Night Court 11.4/18 10:00 83. Civil Wars 7.5/13 40. 48 Hours 13.2/23 57. Quantum Leap 11.4/20 10:30 THURSDAY 13.4/21. 11.7/18 15.3/24 11.8/17 8:00 23. Cosby 15.0/23 31. Simpsons 14.0/21 60. Top Cops 10.9/17 8:30 40. Torkelsons 13.2/20 73. Herman's Head 9.4/14 39. Columbo 13.3/20 9:00 12. Cheers 16.7/25 Hills 90210 51. Street Stories* 12.0/18 9:30 24. Wings 14.9/22 11.8/17 10:00 35. Primetime Live 13.5/22 50. Knots Landing 12.3/20 16. L.A. Law 16.1/27 10:30 FRIDAY 13.2/22 12.4/21 12.8/22 6.0/10 8:00 34. Family Matters 13.7/23 65. Days of Our Lives 83. America's Most Wanted 28. CBS Friday 8:30 43. Step By Step 13.0/21 Movie Special 10.5/18 7.5/13 Special -Gunsmoke: To the 9:00 56. Baby Talk 11.5/19 Last Man 14.2/24 90. Hidden Video 4.9/8 9:30 66. Perfect Strngrs 10.4/17 33. Soap Opera Awards 93. Best of the Worst 4.2/7 10:00 13.9/24 21. 20/20 15.2/26 75. Hearts Are Wild* 8.7/15 10:30 SATURDAY 9.7/17 10.1/17 12.3/21 6.7/12 8:00 78. Who's the Boss? 8.0/14 30. Golden Girls 14.1/24 79. Cops 7.6/13 8:30 79. Growing Pains 7.6/13 52. Walter and Emily 11.9/20 75. Cops 2 8.7/15 63. CBS Saturday Movie- 9:00 Emptyp Nest 14.4 24 89. Paul Rodriguez: Behind The Untouchables 10.7/18 y / 9:30 63. ABC Wide World of 43. Nurses 13.0/22 Bars 5.2/9 10:00 Sports Special 10.7/19 69. Sisters 10.2/18 10:30 85. All in the Family 7.3/13 SUNDAY 11.1/17 20.8/32 11.8/18 8.7/13 7:00 2. NFC Post -Game 25.1/41 91. Eerie, Indiana 4.8/8 86. True Colors 6.7/10 77 Life Goes On 8.2/13 7:30 88. The Torkelsons 5.6/8 79. Parker Lewis 7.6/12 1.60 Minutes 26.0/39 8:00 31. Am Fun Hme Vd 14.0/20 79. Hot Country Nights 35. In Living Color 13.5/20 8:30 20. Am Fun People 15.3/22 4, Murder, She Wrote 7.6/11 72. Roc 9.7/14 9:00 20.1/29 49. Married w/Chilon 12.4/18 9:30 61. ABC Sunday Night 15. CBS Sunday Movie- 10. NBC Sunday Night 74. Herman's Head 9.3/14 10:00 Movie-Last Wish 10.8/17 Diagnosis of Murder Movie -Tremors 17.1/26 87. Get a Life 6.1/10 10:30 16.2/26 92. Charlie Hoover 4.4/7 WEEK'S AVGS 12.7/20 14.2/23 12.9/21 8.4/13 SSN. TO DATE 12.1/20 13.4/22 12.5/21 7.8/12

RANKING/SHOW [PROGRAM RATING/SHARE] 'PREMIERE SOURCE A.C. NIELSEN YELLOW TNT IS WINNER OF TIME SLAT 24 Television Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting Broadcasting C

WORLD CUP SOCCER CONSIDERS PPV Two main bidders are ABC /ESPN and CBS /Turner /Prime; likelihood is that early or less important games will be on PPV, bigger gaines on broadcast TV

By Sharon D. Moshavi cause the matchups are not known until shortly before the games take place. Even as the viability of the Olym- But one problem that will be eradicat- pics on pay per view is being ed is one the Olympics now face: questioned. organizers for anoth- availability of channel space. With er major international, multi -day. qua- compression right around the corner drennial event are thinking of cashing and pay per view getting established in in on the burgeoning medium. World the consumer mind. it's conceivable Cup soccer organizers are talking to that pay per view would have the air both bidders and industry experts time to dedicate to that," said Jim about putting some of the 1994 World English, senior vice president for PPV Cup's 52 games on PPV. But bidders network Viewer's Choice. are cautious about putting a largely Wilhelm and others think PPV unknown sport on PPV, and think re- Turner Sports. But O'Malley does not World Cup soccer would essentially gional PPV may have the most appeal. rule out putting early or less important draw existing soccer fans, largely eth- Alan Rothenberg. World Cup USA games on PPV: "I can't say there's no nic communities that are fans of their 1994 chairman. confirmed there is in- possibility of games on pay per view. countries' teams. "PPV could tap into terest in putting the 30 -day event on but the most important games should the ethnic markets. but its sending the PPV, placing weekday games on PPV be on regular television." wrong message to the national mar- and basic cable and weekend games O'Malley said he has told World ket," Wilhelm said. on broadcast television. Plans are to Cup organizers that to put significant To some, using national media to televise all 52 games. Rothenberg said games on pay per view would be a reach pockets of ethnic communities is the World Cup is hoping to bring in mistake. They're looking for maxi- a waste of media. Some, such as Rog- $20 million in U.S. television rights mum exposure. To take important er Werner, president, Prime Ventures. ($250 million worldwide): he said the games and limit the exposure of those which oversees Prime Network. think organization is still considering a time games runs counter to that objective." PPV might be better on a regional buy as well. NBC dropped out of the Even though it is "entirely possible to basis. "It might have some applica- bidding after its $11.5-million bid was make more money putting the games tion in areas such as Miami, San Die- rejected. The two main bidders remain on pay per view," it is secondary to go, Los Angeles and New York, ABC /ESPN and CBS/Turner Broad- establishing soccer in the U.S. mar- which have large soccer -fan popula- casting /Prime Network. which could ketplace, O'Malley said. tions," he said. also be involved in any PPV games. If World Cup chooses to go that Time Warner's New York City Ca- World Cup has turned to Time route, Turner (and Prime) both have ble Group had success with 1990 Warner Sports for PPV guidance. ac- the experience in PPV to pull it off, he World Cup soccer when it carried nine cording to President Seth Abraham. said. ABC and its 80% -owned ESPN, games on PPV in Brooklyn and who said World Cup organizers were which are also bidding on the games, Queens. (It split revenues with 1990 "strictly Ioni a fact -finding mission," could do the PPV angle as well. ABC rightsholder Turner Broadcasting, and that Time Warner Sports does not recently formed a PPV division with which chose not to televise those seek to acquire the World Cup. Paramount, and unsuccessfully tried to games.) Time Warner, charging $9.95 Some skepticism comes from some put college football on PPV in No- per game, got an aggregate buy rate of of the bidders on PPV. CBS /Turner/ vember. 3%k, a number that Hugh Panero, vice Prime Network. which have teamed "There's no doubt that if properly president, Pay Per View, deems a suc- up to offer carriage, have some doubts marketed, pay per view could work cess. World Cup soccer worked on about the viability of putting some of for some games," said Dan Wilhelm, those Time Warner systems because the games on PPV, according to Kevin general manager, Prime Network. But of their diverse ethnic makeup, said O'Malley, senior vice president, marketing is a problem, he said. be- Panero.

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 Cable 25 REGIONAL NEWS SHAKEOUT IN CHICAGO Two proposed regional services pull out prior to launch; still in works is Tribune's Chicagoland, but it wants 500,000 subs before debuting

By Sharon D. Moshavi ed Artists), ICI had a total of about Cablevision Systems feels the same 350,000 homes. Tribune, which has way. While "corporately we're very The number of regional news ser- no cable systems of its own. had supportive of regional news ven- vices proposing to launch in Chi- signed an affiliation deal with Conti- tures." said Paul Morton. general cago has dropped from three to nental Cablevision, which, as the sec- manager of Cablevision of Chicago. one. The latest to pull out is The News ond largest area operator behind ICI, "we have channel capacity problems. Channel, a proposed 24 -hour service. has 200.000 subscribers. Coleman and we're not going to rush to the The first to change its mind was said cable operators representing forefront here." NBC's WMAQ-TV. which over the 830.000 subscribers "had expressed a Tribune wants a minimum of summer backed out of its plan to re- willingness to carry" the channel (the 500.000 subscribers before it launches gionalize its newscasts. The execu- entire Chicago area has 1.2 million its channel. called Chicagoland. ac- tives of News Channel, a joint venture subscribers). Coleman declined to cording to Vice President and General of Tele- Communications Inc. and name them; none had actually signed Manager Bob Gremillion. who has Fox, cite the bad economy as the rea- deals with TCI. spent the last year-and -a -half trying to son behind their decision. But area cable system managers drum up support for the service. But a large reason, according to ob- said they have been operating under a The biggest potential customer is servers, is the inability to drive anoth- wait- and -see attitude, waiting for the TCI. Gremillion said he has been neer competitor out of the market. Tri- two competing services to launch. Al- gotiating with TCI about carriage. bune Broadcasting has also been though operators say they are "disap- There had been talk as well that the trying to launch a 24 -hour regional pointed" to have a competitive situa- TCI -Fox operation was having talks news service, but competitive pres- tion eliminated with TCI and Fox's with Tribune about merging the two sures have kept it from launching as pullout, cable operators' reluctance to services. Not commenting directly on well. "Tribune was certainly some- commit to either service provided little a merger, Robert Thomson. TCI se- thing we had to pay attention to," said incentive for either to launch. nior vice president. would say only John Coleman, News Channel chief Even with the new situation, there that conversations with Tribune have executive officer, but "I think if the seems to be no headlong rush to Tri- had "several permutations." He did economy had been growing at a nor- bune's door. Ron Murray, general acknowledge, though. that conversa- mal rate in 1991, we would have al- manager of Metrovision. questions tions about carrying the Tribune ser- ready been on the air." "the viability of any service to make it vice (which is offering minority equity In fact, TCI had more subscribers in this market," and plans to wait and to cable systems that carry it) have committed than Tribune; thanks to its see what the Tribune product looks occurred and are continuing. but de- own systems (including those of Unit- like before he agrees to launch it. clined to predict their outcome. According to TCI and The News Channel. the recommendation to fold HBO TOPS ACE WINNERS came from Coleman. According to the -even point was HBO walked away with the most Thomson, break deemed farther.out than originally pro- ACE Awards -27 -at last jected and originally considered ac- week's 13th Annual ACE Awards, As for possible local news carried live on Turner Network ceptable. projects in other areas, Thomson said Television from the Pantages The- TCI retains an interest in local news atre in Hollywood. Showtime was and has pinpointed other possible ar- second with nine and A &E and eas but is not focusing on any particu- CNN were next, each with seven. lar one now. Actors Danny Glover and Cybill The other regional service that nev- Shephard hosted the awards. er materialized was the Suburban HBO's series Dream On was News Source, a service proposed by awarded five ACE's, the most for NBC O &O WMAQ-TV and partner The an individual show. The following CNN President Tom Johnson (left) Chicago Sun- Times. It was to be a programs each received four ACE's: and anchor Bernard Shaw five- minute localized insert at the end The Josephine Baker Story, Doublecrossed, Somebody Has to Shoot the the station's newscasts. Pictures, Not Necessarily the Year in Review 1990 (all HBO): Paris Trout of The decision to abandon that project ( Showtime); The Last Act Is a Solo (A &E) and National Geographic was also financial. The project's price Explorer (WTBS Atlanta). tag was estimated to be $150,000 in CNN won the Golden ACE Award for its coverage of the Persian Gulf capital costs, with annual expenses of War. The award was accepted by CNN President Tom Johnson and Turner $1 million. It had been the pet project Broadcasting Chairman Ted Turner. -WWM of Robert Morse, vice president and

26 Cable Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting general manager. who had predicted dent. the project was canceled. England Cable News will launch on hitting break -even by the second year Any expectations that a regional March 2. Said Balboni: "A regional of operation. news service would he instantly finan- news channel is a long -term business. But when Morse left the station last cially viable is wishful thinking. ac- We're building a business and an asset summer after publicly acknowledged cording to Philip Balboni. special as- that by its nature has to develop edito- differences of opinion with Al Jerome, sistant to the president for special rially and financially over many former NBC stations division presi- projects. Hearst Corp.. whose New years."

CNBC, AMA ANNOUNCE MEDICAL PROGRAM BLOCK Orbis- produced show intended for professional audience; potential for future channel

By Sharon D. Moshavi CNBC's own consumer health cover- tent with CNBC's consumer bent. he age. Although the programing will be said, and since "our daytime pro- I he American Medical Associa- produced by Orbis in Chicago, not by graming is professionally oriented, tion and CNBC announced a Fort Lee. N.J. -based CNBC, Barber three hours of doctor programing is joint venture last week. called not inconsistent with that." To make American Medical Television. that way for the AMA block. CNBC will will initially provide five hours of eliminate reruns of its weekday pro- professional and consumer medical "Before long, a separate graming. programing and could eventually health channel could be Its new venture with CNBC means lead to a separate health channel very the AMA is leaving the Discovery when digital compression opens up logical." Channel, for which it had produced a channel capacity. Al Barber, CNBC president two -hour professional medical block CNBC President Al Barber would and a one -hour consumer block. That not divulge the details of the partner- contract was in effect through the end ship (negotiations for which were first of 1993, but by mutual consent Dis- reported by BROADCASTING. Dec. 16. said the "desire is to create a seam - covery and the AMA decided to part 1991). but he said it did not involve lessness so the viewer is not aware that company. according to Greg Moyer, the AMA buying time on the network. this is differentiated programing." Discovery's senior vice president. pro- CNBC and Lifetime Medical Televi- The medical programing is not "in- graming. Discovery will continue to sion were discussing a $40- million. consistent" with CNBC's programing carry the AMA block through August four -year time buy last year, but the mission. according to Barber. The 1992, which will mean overlap with deal fell apart in December. LMT's consumer health programing is consis- CNBC for six months. programing, which airs Sundays on Lifetime Television, is devoted solely to medical professionals. TIME WARNER MAY RAISE ATC BID The AMA programing. premiering Feb. 29 on CNBC, will air from IO T ime Warner's offer to buy the 18% of American Television & Communi- a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and repeat at cations (19.6 million shares) it does not own may be in for alterations. the same time Sunday. Three hours of Wall Street analysts say shareholders and, more important, the three indepen- programing will be devoted to doctors dent directors of ATC, who must approve the deal, were not taken with Time and two hours to consumer health is- Warner's initial offer of $75 per share, payable in three years in any form the sues. Other partners in the venture are company decides (stock, cash or bond equivalents). Observers say the price is Orbis Broadcast Group, which pro- likely to be revised to about $85-$90 per share. with payment terms to be duces the programing. and Dr. Art made more specific. Time Warner, though, is not expected to budge on its Ulene, who will serve as co -host for three -year, noninterest payment period. the consumer programing. Dr. Ulene The price is below the $1IO per share ATC's largest shareholder (Mario provided health reports for NBC's To- Gabelli, with 10% of the publicly traded 18 %) identifies as the private market day from 1975 to 1991. and was most value in 1995. A decision on the revision is not expected until Time Warner recently seen on ABC's Home Show. hears from the three directors, which is expected within the next 30 days. A full channel devoted to health is- Since Time Warner owns 82% of ATC, it has authority to control the offer's sues could become feasible in the next content, but ATC shareholders can sue to force an appraisal of the offer under few years, thanks to the channel ca- Delaware law, where the MSO is incorporated. pacity digital compression is expected Analyst Fred Moran of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette said any revision to bring, according to Barber. "Be- of the ATC offer will likely not be felt much in the stock price. The fore long, a separate health channel whole situation is digested in both stocks [ ATC's and Time Warner's] could be very logical," he said. already," he said. ATC closed last Wednesday (Jan. 15) at 56, up from a For now, Barber said plans are to year -end close of 54''/s. In September, the month before Time Warner increase gradually the number of announced its buyback of the stock and its $1 billion investment from C. hours produced, and he hopes as well Itoh and Toshiba, ATC stock closed at 441/4. -ss to incorporate the AMA expertise into

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BROADCASTERS VOICE POST -BIRCH CONCERNS Pricing structure, methodology head list as Arbitron emerges victor in ratings game

By Reed E. Bunzel that the absence of Birch Radio will told BROADCASTING that the Justice yield $12 million to Arbitron's bottom Department will look into his petition As Arbitron regroups after win- line or enable it to prop up its Scan - to deny, on antitrust grounds, the Ar- ning a decade -long battle with America losses. bitron-VNU joint venture to market ratings upstart Birch Radio. Casting sentiment aside, Birch the Scarborough report (BROADCAST- many station operators, including both called the demise of the ratings service ING, Jan. 6). "We just received word Birch and Arbitron customers, are "deadly for the industry." Before the that the case has been assigned and the asking Arbitron to play fair. Broad- formation of Birch Radio, he said, Justice Department is going to look casters are largely concerned that the competition was virtually nonexistent into it," Olson said. "I am encour- lack of any true competition will allow and Arbitron's rates skyrocketed; only aged that the government is going to Arbitron to set its own rules. fix its when Birch began to win agency sup- analyze the situation, and I'm looking own prices and demand that customers port in the mid- 1980's did Arbitron forward to talking with them." fall in stride...or else. "suddenly and dramatically level off How might the passing of Birch af- Tom Birch, president of Opus Com- or roll back its rates," Birch said. fect the business of radio? "Without munications and the founder of Birch. "It's only fair to assume that Arbitron any direct competitor it will be inter- said he was "deeply saddened" to see now will quickly begin to advance its esting to see how [Arbitron will} ap- the company killed by "high -level rates and cut back services to wrench proach their pricing structure, research corporate horse -trading." By appear- every possible dollar they can, be- and development, and new product in- ing interested in selling Birch Radio to cause on the television side they have troductions," said Gerry Boehme, se- Nielsen, parent company VNU/BIS been losing the war. Most people nior vice president/director of research was able to evaluate the company's don't yet realize how bad this is going at Katz Radio Group. "I'd like . to assets and determine that by closing to be in the long view, because it think they'll accept some lessons they the company down. "it could gain dramatically shifts the balance of pow- learned and not gouge everybody with more economic advantage through a er in Arbitron's favor." rates." joint venture with Arbitron than by It is that shift that troubles broadcast Boehme said that the disappearance selling it to Nielsen." Birch estimated attorney Mark Olson, who last week of Birch will not adversely affect the national advertising picture because, REVENUE DOWN VS. YEAR AGO even though Birch had made some hits 3.9% with big clients like Delta Airlines, the ocal radio revenue declined 2.8% and national spot revenue dropped majority of national business was still L 7.7% for an overall decrease of 3.9% in November 1991 versus the placed through Arbitron. At the end of same month in 1990, according to the Radio Advertising Bureau in New 1991, eight out of IO ad dollars were York. Network radio revenues, the industry's only continuing bright spot, still being placed through Arbitron, posted a 7.6% increase in November. according to Boehme, either because Local radio revenue was down 3.2% and national down 3.8% for the that was the status quo or because 11-month period through 1991 versus 1990, while network revenues were most agencies still believed in Arbi- up for that same period by 1.7%. National spot revenue declines were tron's diary methodology. Those that greatest in the West (- 14.9%) and Southwest (- 12.5%). Despite being favored telephone retrieval or that re- down 7.7% in November, national revenue showed some signs of recover- lied extensively on qualitative data ing from a 13.4% decline in October. will have to make some major adjust- "While the decrease in national radio revenues in October and Novem- ments, Boehme said. ber continues to be a concern. at this point we're far more interested in While the elimination of à second what the future holds, and. right now, it looks encouraging." said RAB set of Birch numbers might appear to President Gary Fries. "It seems that national radio advertisers are, for the simplify sales efforts, Boehme sug- most part, coming out of the gates in '92 with some wind in their sails. gested a downside as well. "The more Right now, it appears we'll see a slight increase in revenue for the first an account executive has to sell, the quarter." -ett better. If a station is downtrending in one service it could be up in the other,

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SPONSORED BY: English GMACGINANCIOI RE Leather SERVICES Lyra, I :ABC RADIO NETWORKS THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. c=r 1992 ABC Radio Nemoncs, inc, AlI Rights Reserved. RADIO NETWORK and in a world where increasingly ev- Birch levels. Stations that had been to- air -talents, discreet -demo world we ery station has a 'four share.' the lack playing the Birch card- negotiating a live in. there just aren't enough diaries of an alternative only makes things better deal with Arbitron by threaten- often to do a good analysis. ' black and white." ing to defect to Birch -might now be Karl said this situation has led a Stations that program formats that faced with higher rates. Hiber predict- number of stations. including Golden typically achieved higher results in ed. but in lieu of a possible ground- West's KMPC(AM) Los Angeles and Birch than in Arbitron -primarily swell of criticism and concern. "Arbi- KLIT -FM Glendale and all EZ Commu- contemporary hits radio. album -ori- tron would be wise not to gouge these nications stations. to part company ented rock and urban -are going to stations because they don't want to with Arbitron. He said that broadcast- feel the tightest pinch. according to add to that posse," he said. ers who seek an alternative ratings research consultant Jhan Hiber. For In fact. Arbitron has a significant source could establish their own mar- years they have been asking Arbitron opportunity to redress broadcasters' ket consortium through which an inde- to do a better sampling job. and their 'fears. said Bill McClenaghan. ABC pendent research firm could conduct frustrations may come to the breaking Radio senior vice president, research quarterly surveys using whatever point now that a friendlier ratings ser- and development. Additionally. "Ar- methodology the stations agreed upon. vice will no longer be around." bitron now has that one thing they EZ Communications President Alan The upside of the joint venture didn't have before -qualitative data." Box told BROADCASTING he has de- comes from Arbitron's new -found ac- he said. "lf Arbitron can market its cided not to renew his Arbitron con- cess to qualitative data through the qualitative product as successfully as tract because "we're fed up and frus- Scarborough report and the fact that a it markets its quantitative data. and we trated." He said he is "tired of single source of quantitative radio lis- can get advertisers to look beyond just spending $100,000 a month to a com- tening data could relax the confusion the numbers. then what NAB and pany that has been misleading" him in felt on Madison Avenue. Hiber said. RAB have been trying to get going for its response to methodology problems. "Many agencies and advertisers didn't a long time can be accomplished." "We pay them a lot of money and understand why they were getting two Yet research consultant E. Karl is seem to not be able to deal with them sets of numbers. and had trouble justi- skeptical of any accomplishment aton anything," he said. Box said his fying one over the other. Now there is tributed to Arbitron. Now that we decision initially could lose the corn - no argument." only have 'Arbatross.' radio ratings pany some national business, and While agencies might benefit from probably will continue to deteriorate while he doesn't wish to hurt the com- a one- service ratings game. stations to a frightening level." he stated. pany -and would return to Arbitron could feel more of an economic "The research they do is scary. terri- before that happens-he's willing to knock -out punch. Birch is widely ble and not representative. The diary take the risk. credited with forcing Arbitron to make is a very archaic instrument and was Kenneth Wollenberg, Arbitron ex- its prices more competitive (an asser- designed originally when there were a ecutive vice president, sales and mar- tion that Arbitron executives deny). handful of stations and two or three keting, takes all the Arbitron- bashing and some broadcasters believe Arbi- formats in each market. In this nar- in stride, maintaining that, while some tron will slowly raise rates to pre- rowcast. hour-by -hour. pay -bonuses- broadcasters are more vocal critics than others, "we try to do things to meet the needs of our customers." Responding to concerns that Arbi- tron may raise its rates, Wollenberg said that Arbitron prices its services "according to what we think is fair and equitable to our customers, and we never priced it in a reactionary manner to any competition. There's still plenty of competition out there for the research dollar, enough so that our approach to pricing will not change." Wollenberg also insisted that any gains in radio will not be budgeted to fund ScanAmerica. "We look at each of our services as a separate entity, and any investment in radio is separate from any investment we're making in television, like ScanAmerica," he said. We spend millions of dollars a year on research and development, Academy Award - winning actor Richard Dreyfuss visited ABC Radio Networks' electronic measurement and sample New York studios for an interview with entertainment reporter Bill Diehl. Drewfuss size increases, and our customers spoke about his role as The host of Class of the 20th Century. a 12 -part series on the would be hard -pressed to point to any- Arts & Entertainment cable channel that includes insights from 100 Americans on thing of significance they have asked the last 100 years. Interviews are being preserved in a time capsule by the Museum of Television and Radio in New York to be opened in the year 3000. us over the years that we have ignored."

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AFFILIATES FAVOR AX FOR PTAR RERUN RU E ABC and CBS would vote yes; NBC remains on fence

By Harry A. Jessell told BROADCASTING he did not neces- Even if the NBC affiliates join the sarily oppose some "adjustments," ABC and CBS affiliates to create an Count the ABC and CBS affiliate but he could see no reason to bring it affiliate consensus, the National Asso- groups in on the growing chorus up anytime soon. ciation of Broadcasters will be sitting favoring elimination of the prime Given the inertia, if the FCC is go- out any PTAR reform battle at the time access rule's off- network prohibi- ing to move on PTAR, one or more of FCC. That's because independent station. those favoring action are going to have tions, which have effectively compet- Despite lingering concerns and with to make it a top priority and start ed with network affiliates using off- some caveats, the two groups say they bringing pressure to bear. network programs in access and which are prepared to support the calls to do away with the prohibition, which bars affiliates in the top 50 markets from KRON -TV SACRAMENTO TO TIME SHIFT airing off-network programs in the NBC and its San Francisco affiliate KRON -TV said last week the station half -hour prime time access period. would start a I6 -month test in which the station will air NBC's prime The NBC affiliate group has yet to time lineup from 7 to 10 p.m. settle on a position. The station will revert to single access (Jeopardy! moves to 6:30 p.m.; First Media Corp., licensee of Wheel of Fortune will move out of access; next fall, both shows go to WCPX -TV Orlando, Fla., another CBS competing KGO -TV, and KRON -TV picks up Entertainment Tonight for 6:30 affiliate, began the assault on PTAR in p.m.). April 1990, petitioning the FCC to KRON -TV will file a petition with the FCC seeking a waiver of the prime repeal the rule in its entirety. time access rule enabling the station to air The Tonight Show Starring In November of that year, Disney, a Johnny Carson at 10:35 p.m. However, that waiver may not be acted on major syndicator of off- network pro- by the commission until next spring, after the conclusion of a similar grams looking to expand its market, prime time shift test on KRCA -TV Sacramento. weighed in, asking only for the dele- In the meantime, KRON -TV will expand its late local newscast to one tion of the -network prohibition. off hour, fr o m 10 p.m. to I I p.m., and put Tonight on at I I p.m. Clearly. That petition was seconded by Bonne- KRON -TV would like a permanent one -hour newscast, but the station ville International, licensee of CBS af- compromised to get NBC to go along with the shift. filiates KSL -TV Salt Lake City and It is unclear how the test will be affected if the FCC denies the waiver KIRO -TV Seattle. petition. Station officials say the test will proceed. with a one -hour late than a More year later, CBS and news and Tonight at 11 p.m. However. NBC spokesman Richard Cutting NBC rejuvenated the cause, asking for said the network had not ruled out cutting the test short if the waiver is repeal of the prohibition in comments denied. "We'll cross that bridge when we come to it," he said. (Lawyers on the FCC "attic -to- basement" re- for KRON -TV and NBC made the rounds at the commission last week to view of all TV regulations. state their case.) Despite the growing chorus, the The prime shift is a very sensitive issue for the networks. A major FCC has been reluctant to move, fear- concern is that if the trend catches on among West Coast stations, stations ing a reprise of the bitter battle last in the mountain and central time zones may press to move Tonight back to year over reform of the financial inter- I I p.m. so they can control advertising inventory from 10:30 p.m. to II and est syndication rules, which left p.m. through an expanded late newscast or syndicated fare. scars that have yet to heal. The KRON -TV test coincides with the start of a similar test by CBS Just two weeks ago at the Associa- affiliates KPIX-TV San Francisco and KMST -TV Monterey (an overlapping tion of Independent Television Sta- market). KPIX-TV has petitioned the commission for a waiver that would tions convention, three of the five allow it to adopt the Midwest model of prime time. 6 p.m. -10 p.m., commissioners Duggan. -Ervin which, if granted, would allow CBS the opportunity to negotiate a 10:30 Quello James and Sherrie Marshall- p.m. start of its late -night schedule in the market without violating said they were see action not eager to PTAR. -SM on any aspect of PTAR. Duggan later

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 Washington 31 pay NAB dues along with the affili- censee of WVUE -TV New Orleans, and said. But the marginal show may, he ates, are adamantly opposed to any chairman of the ABC affiliate group, said. "They would not have the same tampering with the rules. The Associ- echoed the year-old comments. "We opportunity to get clearance in ac- ation of Independent Television Sta- would not want to do anything to per- cess," he said. tions made that clear in a response to mit the network to program directly in Popular first -run programs may not the CBS and NBC PTAR comments. the access time period." he said. command the same license fees. how- Also opposed to relaxation of the As an owner of a top -50 station ever. Tucker said. Because attractive rule and promising the fight the FCC (wvuE -TV), Desnoes said he is all for first -run programing is rare. he said, hopes to avoid are those who have elimination of the off -network prohibi- the three affiliates bid up the price for benefited the most from the rules: the tion. It makes "no sense at all" to it. "Limiting the options does inflate producers and syndicators of first -run deny affiliates the ability to buy off- the prices," he said. programing. network programs for access when in- Bruce Reese, executive vice presi- The 21- year -old PIAR prohibits dependent competitors may. "It dent, Bonneville International. the li- network affiliates in the top 50 mar- mucks up the free -enterprise system to censee of two CBS affiliates that took kets from airing more than three hours an extent that does not in any way the broadcasting lead in challenging of network or off-network programing serve the public." the off-network ban, called PTAR a during the four hours of prime time "paternalistic rule" that is no longer each evening. Exempted from the re- needed. Independents do not need pro- striction is a half -hour of network The off-network tection from affiliates, and affiliates news adjacent to local news. prohibition "mucks up do not need protection from their net- The effect in many, if not most. works, he said. cases has been to create a 7:30 -8 p.m. the free -enterprise It is not in the best interest of broad- access period. Unable to fill it with the system to an extent that casters to fill the access period with likes of Cosby or Married ...with does not in any way reruns. he said. But if some broadcast- Children, most affiliates have turned the ers want to, they should be allowed to. to first -run syndicated products like serve public." "1 don't think we need the FCC pro- Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! and En- Peter Desnoes, AE affiliates &sinew tecting us from ourselves," he added. tertainment Tonight. Despite the enthusiasm of the ABC The ABC and CBS affiliate groups and CBS affiliate groups for repeal, or first hinted of their support for the Also, Desnoes said, it puts the big at least relaxation, of PTAR, the NBC Disney request in commenting a three networks at a disadvantage to group remains on the fence. Eric month later on a Columbia Pictures Fox in licensing new network pro- Bremner. president of KING Broad- Television petition for assurances that grams from Hollywood. Because pro- casting Co. and chairman of the NBC Married...with Children would not be grams that aired on Fox are not subject affiliates, said the affiliates have not considered off-network programing to PTAR restrictions, producers know gotten around to trying to reach a con- for purposes of PTAR because it had that successful programs they license sensus of the issue. "I don't know aired on Fox, the non -network net- to Fox will be more valuable in syndi- where the majority is on this." he work. cation, he said. said. The CBS affiliates said Disney Ben Tucker. president. Retlaw Bremner said his own inclination is makes "a very strong case" for re- Broadcasting, and chairman of the to keep the rule intact. We prefer to examination of the provision. "As CBS affiliate board's government rela- deal with the continuous production Disney observes. the severe decline in tions committee, said the CBS affili- shows," he said. the market for off-network fare seems ates have favored getting rid of the Bremner said he and other affiliates likely to have a decidedly negative off-network prohibition for five or six also share the concern that relaxation impact on the profitability of and in- years. of PTAR might inevitably lead to the vestment in first -run network pro- The prohibition is "antiquated," loss of the entire rule. graming, while the hardiness of the Tucker said. PTAR is aimed at pre- Now that NBC is calling for relax- first -run syndication market and the venting the networks from controlling ation, he said, it behooves the affili- reduced demand for off -network fare all of prime time. "I don't think in ates to sit down with the network and makes it far less likely that the net- 1992 the networks are interested in "determine where our mutual interests work affiliates and the networks could expanding anywhere," he said. If lie and when we are opposed." somehow conspire to injure first -run anything, they are looking to reduce Support for eliminating the ban syndicators or independent stations," programing in hopes of improving among ABC and CBS affiliates is by they said. profitability. he added. no means unanimous. David Lane. The ABC affiliate group said the As far as he is concerned. Tucker president and general manager of Disney proposal is "worthy of careful said. the FCC should not stop with the WFAA -TV Dallas -Fort Worth, and for- consideration. It "would support a off -network prohibition, but repeal the mer chairman of the ABC affiliates modification of PTAR to repeal the rule in its entirety. "I'm not paranoid board. calls himself a "traditionalist" off-network restriction if doing so about the network taking over all of who believes PTAR has fulfilled its would not jeopardize or undermine the prime time," he said. "I don't think aim of fostering diverse programing in policy rationale for the other aspects the networks could get clearances." prime time. "I'm afraid that if PTAR of PTAR," it said. Top -notch first -run programing is is amended, you will see most stations Peter Desnoes, managing general not going to disappear in the absence airing network reruns tin access] in the partner, Burnham Broadcasting, li- of the off -network prohibition, Tucker not -too- distant future."

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By Joe Flint actions open and available to candi- contest the $25,000 fines for viola- dates." They added that "even if one tions of the lowest- unit -rate charge. The Georgia and Alabama politi- assumes that the commission may pre- KXTA (TV) Dallas -Fort Worth and cal candidates who have sued or empt such causes of action. it does not WSTR -TV Cincinnati. fined $7.500 and threatened to sue television sta- logically follow that the commission $1.500. respectively, for failing to tions for alleged lowest- unit -rate may therefore pre -empt possible feder- maintain a complete political file. also overcharges petitioned the FCC last al judicial remedies and declare its ju- said they would pay the forfeiture. week to reconsider its ruling last Oc- risdiction exclusive." In a letter to FCC Chairman Alfred tober pre -empting court jurisdiction The commission's procedures. ac- Sikes. Jeff Rosser. vice president and in lowest- unit -rate cases. cording to the petition, conflict general manager Of KDFW -TV. said the Also last week, KRON -TV San Fran- "squarely with the provisions of the station thought the fine was high. cisco and KDFW -TV Dallas, the two Administrative Procedure Act and the "Given this licensee's generally ex- stations tentatively fined $25.000 each procedural rules of the commission." emplary record as a broadcaster for by the FCC for violations of the The procedures also, the politicians more than 20 years and its intent to act lowest- unit -charge statute (BROAD- argued, do not provide "the same pro- in good faith and comply with the CASTING. Dec. 16. 1991). told the cedural rights and protections" afford- commission's rules and regulations re- commission they would pay the fines. ed litigants under state law. Conclud- garding political broadcasting. we he- Two other stations. KXTA(TV) Dallas - ed the petitioners: "Congress has not lieve that the amount of the forfeiture Fort Worth and WSTR -TV Cincinnati. given the FCC authority to order re- imposed by the commission is exces- fined for not keeping a "complete po- funds in Section 315(b) cases. Thus, sive." litical file," also said they would pay. candidates must have courts open to Rosser told BROADCASTING the sta- The politicians. in a petition filed them in order to recover amounts tion felt that contesting the fine would by the Atlanta -based law firm of overcharged by broadcasters." likely only serve in possibly getting it Barnes. Browning. Tanksley & Casur- reduced. rather than removed. "We KRON -TV, KDFW-TV pay fines ella. said the FCC's conclusion in its think the commission would he hard - declaratory ruling that Congress - Chronicle Broadcasting-owned KRON- pressed in light of the publicity to say: through the Communications Act of TV San Francisco and Times Mirror 'Oops, we see your point.' " It is bet- I 934-intended to pre -empt state Broadcasting -owned KDFW -TV Dallas ter. Rosser said. "to pay the fine and causes of action that involve violations informed the FCC that they would not get on with it." of the lowest unit charge is not sound. "The commission's analysis fails to recognize that Section 315(b) was en- acted as part of the Federal Election CHANNEL Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) and BOOM MILITATES AGAINST was not part of the Federal Communi- cations Act of 1934. Although it pur- COMPULSORY LICENSE, HILL TOLD ports to have ascertained congressional intent. the commission's ruling USTA joins copyright confab; next meeting set for Feb. 5 does not analyze FECA nor its legislative history, but incorrectly presents By Randy Sukow companies last fall amid calls by Fox Section 3I5(b) in the context of the and the Motion Picture Association of regulatory scheme adopted by the Fed- The coming of new television America to gradually eliminate the ca- eral Communications Act of 1934." technologies- direct broadcast ble compulsory license (BROADCAST- the petition said. satellites. fiber optics, high -defi- ING, Nov. 18, 1991). The petitioners said the FCC's rea- nition television, interactive video and "It must be recognized that an intel- soning that it should be the final arbi- others -is all the more reason for a lectual property system originally de- trator in lowest -unit lawsuits because restructuring of the current copyright signed to accommodate a single multi- if it is not. the rules will be interpreted laws. Fox Broadcasting said last channel- delivery- service world may inconsistently, was unfounded. The week. need to be changed to accommodate regulations governing Section 315(b), New technology was the topic of technological evolution resulting in a the petitioners said. are "easily under- the third in the House Copyright Sub- competitive multichannel market- standable" and all interpretations are committee's series of five meetings on place," said Molly Pauker. Fox vice ultimately subject to review by the Su- the current state of television copy- president, corporate and legal affairs, preme Court. The commission." the rights, held on Capitol Hill last last week in a written statement to the politicians said. "may not pre-empt Wednesday (Jan. 15). Subcommittee subcommittee. state causes of action related to Sec- Chairman William Hughes (D -N.J.) DBS. wireless cable and fiber -optic tion 315(b) where congressional intent initiated the meetings with representa- cable systems (including fiber systems plainly indicates a desire to leave such tives of TV- industry associations and operated by telephone companies) are

36 Washington Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting all likely to grow into businesses capa- optic cable systems. RBOC's are cur- "If the cable guys have the compul- ble of competing with conventional rently blocked from owning cable sory license for broadcast signals. then cable TV. today's only dominant mul- systems in their own local phone ser- we would need the compulsory li- tichannel medium. HDTV will en- vice areas by a provision of the 1984 cense. If cable doesn't have it. then hance the technical quality of many Cable Act. Pending legislation to re- we would be willing to operate by the services, and improved interactive verse that provision is not expected to same rules. providing that we have the technologies will enhance pay per pass in 1992. but many believe telco same abilities." Clinton said. "If ca- view. entry is likely to be approved in corn- ble and telcos don't have a compul- "It would be a cop -out simply to ing years. sory license. but cable can produce extend the compulsory license Ito new Larry Clinton. director. government programing and telcos can't. then ]tel- multichannel services] and not ask relations. United States Telephone As- cos] don't have access to any pro- whether another system might be ap- sociation (USTA). in the room for last graming." propriate to a competitive environ- week's meeting. became the first telco The subcommittee scheduled the ment," Pauker said. representative to be included in the next meeting. looking at copyright A main concern for many at the group. Clinton did not endorse or at- laws for retransmission of broadcast meeting is the possibility of eventual tack the Fox position on the compul- signals over cable and other multi- entry by the regional Bell operating sory license. He asked for copyright channel services. for Feb. 5. A date companies (RBOC's) into video trans- laws that treat telcos the same way for the last meeting. on legislative ini- mission with new, high -capacity fiber- they treat cable. tiatives. has not been set.

FEDS CLOSE IN ON DECEPTIVE APPLICATION MI LS FTC gets restraining order against Calif firm; FBI said to investigate N.Y. operation

By Rich Brown ble wireless cable TV station that is get in on a federal government give- likely to be worth millions of dollars. away program along the lines of the ressure is mounting against even though a wireless license is for cellular telephone boom of the mid - companies believed to be using only four channels. financing is diffi- 1980's. and set a fee of approximately deceptive practices to sell appli- cult to obtain and the licensee will 510.000. The salesperson would em- cation services for wireless cable li- often face substantial competition phasize the relatively low cost of the censes. The Federal Trade Commis- from other video providers. such as application fee. juxtaposing engineer- sion this month filed its second conventional TV and home satellite ing survey costs estimated at upwards complaint in a year against so- called dishes. of $150.000. While salespeople would application mills. and the Federal Bu- Applicants for wireless cable li- note the risk involved. they would also reau of Investigation is said to be in- censes will not have to pay for any- emphasize the potential profits. vestigating yet another operation in thing other than the cost of the appli- Keith Rich. a manager at Tele- New York. cation preparation fee to share in the Wave Technology. said his company In the latest FTC action. the agency ownership of a station. has not assured any investor that they has been seeking consumer redress The FTC charged that Metro has will win a license and said no guaran- and a permanent injunction against a presented its application preparation tees have been made on the value of California -based company. MMDS services as a low -risk investment their investments. Technologies. A federal court in San when applicants are likely to lose all "That's up to the area. that's up to Diego earlier this month responded to or most of the money they invest. the person." said Rich. "We can't the FTC charges by granting a tempo- Metro Communications Group did not guarantee that. All we are is an appli- rary restraining order and freezing the respond to a BROADCASTING inquiry. cation firm. We let people know assets of the company. The FTC has Some of the charges made against that." charged the company. which does Metro have been made against another Rich would not discuss Tele- business as Metro Communications company. New York -based Tele- Wave's application fees. But he was Group, with using deceptive practices Wave Technology. by a former com- quick to deny that salespeople have to sell its application services to cli- pany salesperson who has detailed the been instructed to tell potential inves- ents for about $6.000. As described by operation to the FBI. An FBI agent in tors that engineering costs can run as the FTC. misrepresentations made in New York would not confirm or deny high as $150.000. He further noted sales presentations include statements that an investigation is underway. that there have been many salesmen at that: The former Tele -Wave salesperson Tele -Wave Technology who are no Customers who purchase Metro's described the process to BROADCAST- longer with the company. services are virtually assured of win- ING as follows: potential investors "Our training is to present a fair ning a wireless license. even though would be selected front a list of people and equitable picture for everyone." applicants are subject to an FCC lot- known to have invested in speculative said Rich. If you know of any of my tery. ventures in the past. The salesperson salespeople that have presented the A license will allow the owner to would call the potential investors. tell wrong picture. if they're still here. build a successful, economically via- them that Tele -Wave could help them they wouldn't be tomorrow."

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STATIONS PAYING FOR NEW CHILDREN'S AD LIMITS Most ad inventory reduction has come out of station pockets By Joe Flint director, national broadcast. Ogilvy & 12- minute level was being exceeded Mather, "deals signed had the rules - by only 17% of all children's pro- A(though the FCC's new guide- which limit per -hour commercial mat- grams on a "per -hour basis." The ex- lines regarding the amount of ter on cable and broadcast TV to 101 cess inventory was likely coming in advertising inventory on chil- minutes on weekends and 12 minutes non -network programing in the early - dren's programing just took effect (on on weekdays-grandfathered in." morning and after -school children's Jan. 2). stations, syndicators and me- What that also meant for most televi- programing carried by independents. dia buyers negotiated contracts last sion stations is that they were the ones Working out differences spring with the rules already factored giving up advertising inventory to in. Does that mean that all is well comply with the new regulations. not How station managers and syndicators under the new rules and everyone is the syndicators. Jon Mandel. senior come to terms on working together to pleased with how things have worked vice president. national broadcast. abide by the new legislation will be out? Don't count on it. Grey Advertising. said "all the cut- determined this year. "The big ques- During last year's upfront. says Ju- backs came out of local time." For tion," says Rod Bacon, vice president lie Friedlander, senior vice president, that to change. Mandel says, stations and general manager. WTxx(TV) Water- will have to pay a little more for the bury, Conn., "is: When will the syndi- programing. This year, when station - cator and the station be more like part- syndicator contracts are negotiated, ners?...1 hope most syndicators will be the balance of power between station reasonable and understand there will and syndicator will be determined, need to be adjustments." Bacon as- Webster Mandel says. sumes that this fall, both syndicator and Station managers contacted by station will have less to sell. Broadcasting BROADCASTING agreed for the most Duane Kell. vice president and gen- part with Mandel's assessment. The eral manager, WKBDtTV) Detroit. said Corporation stations most impacted by the new the regulations "will not have a full has acquired the assets of regulations will be independent sta- impact until fourth -quarter 1992. That tions and Fox affiliates. Most affiliate is the only time when demand for kids TV station operators will be little af- advertising is at a point where stations KGDD /KBUS fected. A 1987 -88 study by the Na- max out on inventory. tional Association of Broadcasters Some station executives have said Paris, Texas found that in the top 20 markets, the contracts with some syndicators have from Lamar County SCANAMERICA: GOING TO KANSAS CITY Two Kansas City television stations have signed on to receive Scan - Broadcasters, Inc. America, Arbitron's local market peoplemeter service. Now available --- in Denver, Phoenix, Pittsburgh and St. Louis. ScanAmerica measures the product purchases of a household as well as its program viewing choices. Bob Austin, Vice President, Kansas City stations KSMO, an independent, and WDAF -TV. an NBC represented both parties affiliate, will receive the new service when it becomes available, probably in this transaction. in late 1992. "If all goes well, we'll have ScanAmerica in Kansas City in November of 1992," said Arbitron spokesman Thom Mocarsky. He said it is unlikely Arbitron will add the service to any other city before then. 9 Four of the six Kansas City TV stations. including KSMO and WDAF-TV. Brokers Consultants Appraisers Philadelphia Kansas City Denver currently subscribe to the diary ratings services of both Arbitron and Ia, I. SalterIeld Al Perry Nielsen. -wr 12151668.1168 Doug Stephen. (303)239-6670 lohn \Ve81man (913)649 -5103 Bob Au.bn 12151660.7710 3031'30.8324

38 Business Jan 201992 Broadcasting clauses specifying that if there were Jetsons, which originally aired in cuts to be made, they would be made prime time for adult audiences, do not proportionally, so that both the syndi- have to comply with the guidelines. cator and the station would share the Turner Program Services recently burden of reduced advertising equally. announced it is launching Kids News. In the meantime, stations are using a non -animated show. It is, says John their inventory that cannot be used for Walden, senior vice president, mar- commercial matter for promotions and keting and sales, TPS, "designed to CLOSED! public service announcements. fit the needs of stations to meet the One method that might solve the FCC's new guidelines" requiring the potential problem suggested by Kell commission to consider the extent to and other general managers would which holders of broadcast licenses KSJX -AM/KSJO -FM, San have syndicators giving stations back have served children's "educational Jose, CA from Narragansett time in the fourth quarter, when the and informational needs" during li- Broadcasting Company of children's market is at its strongest. cense renewals. Says Kell: "If I can pick up an extra Much of the impact these new regu- California, Inc., to BayCom 30- second spot in the fourth quarter. lations will have on the industry will Partners, LP., Jack McSorley then turn it over to the syndicator in come down to how the economy re- and Ed Canty, Principals. the first quarter, that spot is more ben- covers this year. Demand for chil- eficial Ito the station¡ in the fourth dren's programing by advertisers has quarter as opposed to the rest of the been on the rise over the last few years year." after a decline -at least for the net- Elliot B. Evers works -from 1985 to 1988. Now, Bigger risk for small syndicators Broker with NBC getting out of the children's Those syndicators with strong chil- programing business and with the new dren's programing may not have to regulations, syndicators are banking give up much in the way of inventory on the reduced amount of available to stations, while those with weaker inventory leading to higher unit costs programing could suffer. That could and cost -per -thousand. Syndicators hurt smaller syndicators, who already claim they passed the networks last Providing the Broadcast Indus- are having trouble in a down econo- year with total advertising revenue ap- try with Brokerage Services my. proaching $200 million. while the Not all programing viewed primari- three networks and Fox accounted for Based Strictly on Integrity, ly by children will be affected by the roughly $180 million. Of that $180 Discretion and Results. new regulations. Stations airing pro- million, NBC accounted for close to grams such as The Flintstones and The $40 million. ELLIOT B. EVERS 415-391-4877 BRIAN E. COBB CHARLES E. GIDDENS 703 -827 -2727 Changing Hands RANDALL E. JEFFERY 407-295 -2572

KKCW(FM) Beaverton (Portland), TRADES Ore. Sold by Trumper Communica- PROPOSED STATION RADIO and TELEVISION BROKERAGE FINANCING APPRAISALS tions Inc. to Force II Inc. for $21 By volume and number of sales million. Seller is headed by Jeffrey This Week: -AM- Trumper, who also owns WLAP AM's $2,330,000 8 FM Lexington. Ky.; KQQL(FM) Minne- FM's 6 apolis and WTDR(FM) Charlotte, N.C. $23,575,000 Buyer is headed by Norman Feuer. AM -FM's $19,186,240 9 who holds approximately 6.9% voting TV's D$0 0 stock of Noble Broadcast Group. li- LV6 Total $45,091,240 23 censee of 8 AM's and 10 FM's. KKCW has soft rock format on 103.3 mhz 1991 to Date: feet with 100 kw and antenna 1,654 AM's $84,659,886 274 MEDIA VENTURE above average terrain. Broker: Star PARTNERS Media Group Inc. FM's $247,586,223 293 AM -FM's $362,015,641 222 WASHINGTON, DC KOPA(AM) -KSLX(FM) Scottsdale, TV's $1,067,579,400 83 ORLANDO Sold by Cook Inlet Radio SAN FRANCISCO Ariz. Total $1,761,841,150 872 Partners Ltd. to Great American Tele- For 1990 total sec Jan. 7. 1991 Bxuux mn. vision & Radio Co. Inc. for

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 Business 39 $11,406.240. Seller is headed by Dan other broadcast interests. WHKX has Mason. and is licensee of one AM and WILLIS BUYS country format on 99.9 mhz with 3 kw six FM's in major markets. Parent cor- EVENING NEWS and antenna 328 feet above average Inc. is li- poration Cook Inlet Region vening News Broadcasting, a terrain. Broker: Media Services of two Buyer is headed censee TV's. 20- year-old Washington -based Group. and David H. by George E. Castrucci TV news bureau and production WDOS(AM) -WSRK(FM) Oneonta, Crowl: its sale of WDVE(FM) Pitts- company with a film and tape li- N.Y. Sold by Hastings Broadcasting and WNDE(AM)- Indi- burgh WFBQ(FM) brary, has been purchased by L. Corp. to Ultimate Broadcasting Net- anapolis for $54 million was recently Clayton Willis, veteran Washing- work Inc. for $700,000. Seller is (see For the Record," approved ton correspondent. The price was headed by Gordon H. Hastings and Dec. 9, 1991). Great American is also not disclosed. Evening News has no other broadcast interests. Buy- licensee of IO FM's and five AM's. provides news coverage and pro- er is headed by Jaci Michelitsch. and five TV's. KOPA has a classic hits grams to television stations in the has no other broadcast interests. WDOS format on with 5 kw day. 1440 khz U.S. and overseas. Willis will has adult full- service format on 730 KSLX has a classic rock format on serve as Evening News president khz with 1 kw day. WSRK has beauti- 100.7 mhz with 100 kw and antenna and chief correspondent. He is a ful music format on 103.9 mhz with 1,847 feet above average terrain. former newspaper and magazine 850 w and antenna 520 feet above WANS(AM)- WWMM(FM) Anderson, reporter, an adviser to the Eisen- average terrain. re- S.C. Sold by L. Winston Lee. hower, Johnson, Nixon and Ford WMTO(FM) Port St. Joe, Fla. Sold ceiver, to Desert Communications IV administrations and is also produ- by WMTO Ltd. to Claycomb Commu- Inc. for $3 million: consideration rep- cer /correspondent of the televi- nications Inc. for $650,000. Seller is resents credit against judgment in fa- sion shows Collector Watch and headed by managing partner Redge A. vor of Greyhound Financial Corp.. in- 30 Minutes. Mahaffey and has no other broadcast vestor in station. has no other Seller interests. Buyer is headed by Thomas headed broadcast interests. Buyer is Fla. Sold by Rowland Capital and Karen Claycomb. husband and by Gregory C. Smalis. John H. John- Broadcasting Inc. to Marcus Commu- wife, and has no other broadcast inter- to is son, party assignment. licensee of nications Corp. for $700.000. Seller ests. WMTO has AC format on 93.5 WPC-AM-FM Chicago and WLOU(AM) is headed by Brian Rowland. who has mhz with 25 kw and antenna 393 feet Louisville. Ky. Affiliates of Desert IV interests in four FM's. Buyer is head- above average terrain. Broker: Had - as- Communications have applied for ed by Leonard Marcus and has no den & Assoc. signments of WLRS(FM) Louisville, Ky., and KYIF(FM) Oklahoma City. WANS has CHR, top 40 format on 1280 khz with 5 kw day and 1 kw FIRM PICKS UP WHAT TVB LEFT night. WWMM has CHR, top 40 format OFF on 107.3 mhz with 100 kw and antenna 1,008 feet above average terrain. SCation services formerly provided Like TVB, sales training will also be by the Television Bureau of Ad- provided through satellite -fed sessions WACT -AM -FM Tuscaloosa, Ala. vertising have been privatized, in and a variety of learning materials. Sold between principals within licens- part. As the industry association has The departure of TVB from station ee New South Radio Inc. for $1.3 slimmed down and focuses on building support activities may provide a busi- million. Sellers are Stephen J. Taylor. national spot sales. several former TVB ness opportunity for other sales pro- Edward L. Taylor IV and Suzanne J. executives have formed The Media - fessionals and consultants. But many, Taylor. who also have interests in one Center to help stations with local sales. such as Boston -based David Butter- AM and four FM's. Buyer is Thomas Based in New York, the company is field and Washington -based Lois J. Lich. WALT has C &W format on lining up outside financing and is sched- Friedman, do not feel they competed 1420 khz with 5 kw day and 108 w uled to begin operations in March. with TVB before. night. WACT-FM has C &W format on The MediaCenter's three partners Ironically, TVB may bring back 105.5 mhz with 1.5 kw and antenna are Barbara Zeiger, formerly TVB's some of the same services that The 400 feet above average terrain. senior vice president, marketing ser- MediaCenter is being formed to pro- KMGR -AM -FM Murray (Salt Lake vices; Charles Hanson, formerly vice vide. Pat Gmiter of Cox Broadcasting City), Utah Sold by Three Chiefs president, station relations, and Timo- and a TVB board member, said that Inc. to RVI Ltd. for $1 million. Seller thy Contillie, formerly manager, na- while the elimination of local services is headed by Ragan Henry. who heads tional market development. was necessary, it is a situation "the Ragan Henry Broadcast Group Inc., Zeiger said last week The Media - board doesn't want to last forever." licensee of 8 AM's and 12 FM's. Buy- Center will not imitate all TVB ser- Asked why TVB should offer those er is headed by Bechtel. and has no vices but: "We will replicate the pre- services if private companies were other broadcast interests. KMGR(AM) is mise that there is cost -effective providing them, Gmiter said: "When fulltimer with AC format on 1230 khz training that can be used with stations you are dealing singularly with an out- with I kw. KMGR(FM) has AC format in a variety of ways." side consultant or company, you wind on 107.5 mhz with 45 kw and antenna The MediaCenter plans to depart up just talking to yourself. TVB was 2.850 feet above average terrain. Bro- from TVB's services, said Zeiger, by able to bring together salespeople ker: Kalil & Co. contracting with outside sales training from different companies and different WHKX(FM Lafayette (Tallahassee), professionals to work with stations. parts of the country."

40 Business Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting Broadcasting

HBO, SHOWTIME, NETLINK AND SOUTHERN SATELLITE ADOPT VIDEOCIPHER -RS Aiming to end signal theft, General Instrument commits $50 million to upgrade consumer descramblers; programers will `shut off old encryption system next fall

By Peter Lambert wholesale, plus retail markup) and be- the programers, the home dish market come paying subscribers. will prove a significant market worth General Instrument Corp.'s Vid- The new VC -RS (renewable securi- pursuing in earnest. eoCipher Division will plunk ty) version of Plus will accept a credit For now, GI will handle the brunt of down $50 million this year to card -like "TvPass" card carrying re- costs for delivering (and installing replace approximately 270.000 home placeable encryption information. through local satellite dealers) VC -RS satellite descramblers and maintain (VC -RS will also include a VideoPal and recovering VC -II's (via postage - control of a video encryption market pay -per -view ordering system.) It re- paid mailers delivered with the new almost lost because of widespread mained unclear whether last week's units) from 270.000 legitimate users. black- market sale of altered Video - agreements specify what circum- Those would be in addition to approxi- Cipher 11 descramblers. stances would trigger replacement of mately 450,000 VC -Plus units sold VideoCipher "overpromised" the TvPass cards, or who would cover since early 1990 and now on line. security of VC -11 back in 1985, said costs. given a black- market break of Kinsman said 28.000 new subscribers division senior vice president Ken VC -RS. But, said Kinsman, "the risk were authorized in December 1991. Kinsman. "and we're going to make of security must be a shared proposi- about the monthly average last year. up for that overpromise now." tion" between the programers and GI Nevertheless, HBO, Showtime. Agreements reached last week with in the future. Netlink and Southern Satellite expect satellite programers Home Box Office In any case. programers agree that to spend millions of dollars each this Inc., Showtime Networks Inc., Tele- the ability to use the TvPass card to year to educate consumers on the need Communications Inc.- controlled Net - cheaply and swiftly upgrade security for. and benefits of. what one observer link USA Inc. and Southern Satellite will make selling altered descramblers called "the most ambitious consumer Systems Inc. call for General Instru- too expensive and the black market- electronics recall I know of." ment to begin next month delivering ers' promise of "free programing for- Another programer said, "Consid- upgraded VideoCipher -II-Plus de- ever" impossible. Without piracy, say ering that GI has made several hun- scramblers to those programers' pay- dred million dollars" on the sale of an ing subscribers, about 95% of the le- estimated 1.5 million decoders (be- gitimate home dish market. DIGITAL ADS tween 600,000 and 800,000 of them The programers agreed to shut off able Television Laboratories illegally altered after sale to receive their VC -11 satellite feeds. switching has issued a request to more programing for free), "their spending over to VC -11 -Plus -only delivery, after than 200 companies for informa- $50 million this year can hardly be the upgrade is completed, perhaps as tion on proposed compressed dig- characterized as generous." soon as September 1992. GI is negoti- ital commercial insertion equip- Success would assure that GI con- ating with other satellite programers, ment and services. Scott tinues its six -year -old hegemony in the who will almost certainly follow suit Bachman, director of technical satellite TV encryption market -for and adopt the upgraded encryption operations projects for Cable - now. "Does the agreement mean Vi- system, said Showtime spokeswoman Labs, said cable operators could deoCipher forever ?" asked one pro- Tola Murphy- Baran. raise annual, per- subscriber spot gramer. "No. It takes care of a major - Theoretically. the 600.000 to ad revenue from $ I.50 to $25 if league problem here and now." With 800.000 users of VC -lI's that have they can use digital storage and digital satellite TV transmission -and been illegally altered to receive pro- insertion systems to overcome a whole new generation of encryption graming for free will then be cut off. limitations associated with using technology -on the horizon, said an- Programers hope a significant number videotape players to insert ads other programer, "it's not inconceiv- of "black box" owners will then pur- into 30 -40 channels. able that we could someday use more chase a legal descrambler ($336 than one encryption technology."

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Indicates new listing or changed item Sciences, New York chapter, drop -in luncheon. casters convention. Washington. Information: (201) The Regionalization of News on Cable, or Dividing 428 -5400. the News Viewing Pie Into Tastier Pieces " Speak- THIS WEEK ers: Mike Adams. Tribune Regional Programing. Inc.: Phil Balboni, The Hearst Coporation: John Hillis, ALLNEWSCO, Inc.. John Orr. Katz Cable ALSO IN JANUARY Sales. and Paul Sagan. Time Warner New York City km 20-24-NA TPE International convention. New News Channel. Copacabana. New York. Informa- Orleans Convention Center, New Orleans. Informa- tion: (212) 768 -7050. tion: (213) 282 -8801. Jam 27- Nebraska Broadcasters Association Leg- islative/Hall of Fame banquet. Cornhusker Hotel, lao. 21- "Women in the Workplace: The Legacy lea. 22- Deadline for entries for the 1991 National Lincoln, Neb. Information: Richard Palmquist. Thomas Awards for (402) of the Clarence -Anita Hill Firestorm." con- Education Reporting honoring the best 333 -3034. ference sponsored by the Washington Journalism education reporting in the print and broadcast me- Center. The Freedom Forum (formerly Gannett dia during the calendar year 1991. Sponsored by Jan. 27- National Academy of Television Arts and Foundation), Arlington, Va. Information: (202) 337- Education Writers Association. Information: (202) Sciences, New York chapter. drop -in dinner. An 3603. 429 -9680. evening of comedy with Jamie deRoy, Jack Eagle. Mickey Freeman and Bill Schell. Copacabana. JUL 21- Southern California Cable Association Jaa. 23.25-Women In Cable leadership confer- New York. Information: (212) 768 -7050. monthly dinner meeting. Sheraton Hotel. Long ence. Marriott Mountain Shadows, Scottsdale, Ariz. Beach, Calif. Information: Kathie Delkos, (310) 398- Information: Cathy Pena, (312) 661 -1700. Jan. 29- National Academy of Television Arts and 2553 Sciences, New York chapter, drop -in luncheon. lee. 24-New York Festivals international 1991 Speakers: Janeen Bjork. vice president and direc- lao. 21 -23 -47th annual Georgia Radio -Television Television Advertising Awards ceremonies and tor of programing, Seltel, Inc.: John Von Soosten, Institute sponsored by Georgia Association of banquet. Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York. Infor- vice president and director of programing, Katz Broadcasters. Georgia Center for Continuing Edu- mation: (914) 238 -4481. Television Group. Copacabana, New York. Infor- cation at the University of Georgia, Athens. Ga. he. 25- Deadline for entries in the Janus Awards mation: (212) Information: (404) 395 -7200. 768-7050. competition for excellence in financial and eco- Jas. Alfred I. lea. 21 -May 31 -The Television of Dennis Potter. nomic broadcast news sponsored by Mortgage 30- duPont Forum sponsored by Alfred I. duPont sponsored by The Museum of Television and Ra- Bankers Association of America. Information: Jane Center for Journalism and the Graduate School of Journalism, Universi- dio. Museum. New York. Information: (212) 621- DeMarines. (202) 861 -6554. or Sharon McHale. Columbia ty. Among speakers: 6600. (202) 861-6568. Morley Safer. CBS News: Garrick Utley, NBC News: Robert Wright. president lao. 22- National Academy of Television Arts and lea. 25-29 --49th annual National Religious Broad- and CEO. NBC. and Brit Hume. ABC News. Kel- MAJOR MEETINGS

Jaa 20.24-29th NATPE International conven- Api 10.12- Television Bureau of Advertising July 2 -7 -International Broadcasting Conven- tion, New Orleans Convention Center, New Or- 37th annual meeting. Las Vegas. Information: tion. RAI Center, Amsterdam. Information: Lon - leans. Information: (213) 282 -8801. (212) 486 -1111. don-44 (71) 240-1871. las. 25-20 -49th annual National Religious April 10- 15- MIP -7V, international television Avg. 64-- Satellite Broadcasting and Communi- Broadcasters convention. Washington. Informa- program marketplace. Palais des Festivals, cations Association summer conference. Reno, tion: (201) 428 -5400. Cannes, France. Information: (212) 689-4220. Nev. Information: (703) 549 -6990. lao. 30 -Fart. 2 -Radio Advertising Bureau Man- _u 12.10 -- National Association of Broadcast- Ave. 23-26-Cable Television Administration and aging Sales Conference. Nashville. Information: ers 70th annual convention and HDTV World Marketing Society annual convention. San Fran- (212) 254 -4800. conference and exposition. Las Vegas Conven- cisco Hilton, San Francisco. Information: (703) tion Center, Las Vegas. Information: (202) 429- 549-4200. Fat. annual Society Motion Picture 74-26th of 5300 and for HDTV World: Rick Dobson, (202) and Television Engineers Advanced Television Sept. 0.11- Eastern Cable Show sponsored by 429-5335. Future convention: Las Vegas, April Southern Cable Television Atlanta. and Electronic Imaging conference. Westin St. Association. 19 -22, 1993. Information: Francis Hotel, San Francisco. Information: (914) (404) 255 -1608. 761 -1100. AprIl 22 -24--Broadcast Cable Financial Manage- Sept. 0.12 -Radio '92 convention; sponsored by ment Association 32nd New Feb. 9.14 -14th International Market of Cinema, annual convention. National Association of Broadcasters. New Or- York Hilton, New York. TV and Video. Loews Hotel, Monte Carlo. Infor- Information: (708) 296- leans. Information: (202) 429 -5300. 0200. Future mation: (33) 93- 30 -49 -44 or (fax) (33) 93- 50-70- conventions: April 28 -30. 1993. Buena Vista Palace, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.; and Sept. 23.26- Radio - Television News Directors 14. Association 1994, Town and Country Hotel. San Diego. Calif. conference and exhibition. San An- Feb. 12-14-Satellite Broadcasting and Commu- tonio, Tex. Information: (202) 659 -6510. May 24-Public Radio annual conference. Sher- nications Association winter conference. Reno. Oct. 12- 10- M1PCOM, international film and pro- aton Hotel, Seattle. Information: (202) 822 -2000. Nev. Information: (703) 549 -6990. gram market for TV, video, cable and satellite. May National Cable Television Association Palais des Festivals, Feb. 2620-Texas Cable Show, sponsored by 34- Cannes, France. Informa- annual convention. Dallas. Information: (202) tion: (212) 689 Texas Cable TV Association. San Antonio Con- -4220. 775-3669. Future convention: vention Center, San Antonio, Tex. Information: June 6-9, 1993. Ott. 1417 San Francisco. -Society of Broadcast Engineers an- (512) 474 -2082. nual convention and exhibition. San Jose, Calif. May 2730-American Women Information: Mara 4-7-23rd Country Radio Seminar, spon- in Radio. and (317) 253 -1640. Television 41st annual convention. Phoenix. In- sored by Country Radio Broadcasters. Opryland Nev 10- 13-Society of Motion Picture and formation: (202) 429 -5102. Hotel, Nashville. Information: (615) 327 -4487. Television Engineers 134th technical confer- lase 10.13-NAB/Montreux International Radio ence and equipment Metro Toronto Meta 25.2$- National Broadcasting Society/Al- exhibit. Symposium and Exhibition. Montreux, Switzer- Convention Centre. Toronto, Informa- pha Epsilon Rho national convention. Holiday Ontario. land. Information: (202) 429 -5300. tion: (914) 761 -1100. Inn Crowne Plaza, Washington. Information: (803) 777-3324 or (412) 357 -3210. Jasa 14-17-Broadcast Promotion and Marketing Nev. 20-22 -LPN annual conference and expo- Executives 8 Broadcast Designers Association sition, sponsored by Community Broadcasters April S-7- Cabletelevision Advertising Bureau annual conference and expo. Seattle, Wash. In- Association. Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas. Informa- Marquis. New 11th annual conference. Marriott formation: (213) 465 -3777. Future convention: tion: 1 (800) 255 -8183. York. Information: (212) 751 -7770. June 13 -16. 1993, Orlando. Fla. Oat. 24- Western Cable show sponsored by

April 0-11-American Association of Advertising Issa 23 -26-- National Association of Broadcast- California Cable Television Association . Ana- Agencies annual convention. Ritz -Carlton, Na- ers board of directors meeting. Washington. heim Convention Center. Anaheim. Information: ples, Fla. Information: (212) 682 -2500. (202) 429 -5300. (415) 428 -2225.

42 Datebook Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting logg Conference Center. School of International Feb. 4- Deadline for entries in 1992 National Media Fab. 8 -14 -27th annual management development and Public Affairs, New York. Information: (212) Owl awards sponsored by Retirement Research seminars for broadcast engineers sponsored by 854 -5047. Foundation. Entries must have been produced in National Association of Broadcasters. University of the United States and broadcast between Jan. 1 Notre Dame. South Bend, Ind. Information: (202) he. 30- Alfred I. duPont -Columbia University and Dec. 31, 1991. Information: (312) 915 -6868 or 429 Awards reception and ceremony sponsored by Al- -5346. (312) 664 -6100. fred I. duPont Center for Journalism and the Gradu- Fab. 9-I4-14th Intemátional Market of Cinema, TV ate School of Journalism, Columbia University. Low Feb. 4-S -South Carolina Cable Television Associa- and Video. Loews Hotel. Monte Carlo. Information: Memorial Library. Columbia University. New York. tion winter meeting. Downtown Marriott. Columbia. (33) 93- 30 -49 -44 or (fax) (33) 93- 50- 70-14. Information: (212) 854 -5047. S.C. Information: Nancy Horne, (404) 252 -2454. Feb. 10.11 -Radio Group Head Fly -In sponsored Jan. 30 -Feb. 2 -Radio Advertising Bureau 12th an- Feb. 4- 5- Arizona Cable Television Association an- by National Association of Broadcasters Radio De- nual managing sales conference. Opryland Hotel. nual meeting. Hyatt Regency, Phoenix. Ariz. Infor- partment. Grand Hyatt. Washington. Information: Nashville. Information: (212) 254 -4800. mation: (602) 955 -4122. Jackie Kane, (202) 429 -5402. Jus. 31 -The Winners Circle sponsored by Alfred Feb. 5- National Academy of Television Arts and Feb. 11- "Using Humor in Business." breakfast 1. duPont Center for Broadcast Journalism and the Sciences, New York chapter. drop -in luncheon. sponsored by American Women in Radio and Tele- Graduate School of Journalism, Columbia Universi- Speaker: Terry Botwick, vice president, original vision, New York City chapter. Intercontinental Ho- ty. 1992 duPont- Columbia Award winners will show programing. The Family Channel. Copacabana, tel. New York. Information: Linda Pellegrini. (212) excerpts and discuss their broadcasts. World New York. Information: (212) 768-7050. 572.5234. Room. Journalism School. Columbia University. Feb. 5-0 annual industry Feb. 11 -12 -The Georgia Cable Television Associa- New York. Information: (212) 854 -5047. -20th faculty seminar sponsored by International Radio and Television tion annual convention. Peachtree Plaza Hotel, JA. 31- Deadline for entries for the 24th annual Society. Theme: "Surviving in the 1990's: Is Broad- Atlanta. Information: Nancy Home. (404) 252- Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards sponsored casting on Its Way Up or Out ?" New York Marriott 4371. by the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards Com- East Side. New York. Information: (212) -6650. 867 Feb 1142 -North Carolina Cable Television Associ- mittee and the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial. En- Feb. 54 -Urban Network third annual conference. ation winter meeting. Washington Duke Inn, Dur- tries must have been published or broadcast in the Stouffer Hotel, Los Angeles. Informa- ham. N.C. Information: (919) 821 -4711. United States for the first time in 1991. Information: Concourse tion (818) Jennifer Phillips (202) 333 -1880. 843 -5800. Feb 11.12-Television Advertising Forum. spon- Feb. American of Advertising sored by Association of National Advertisers. Wal- lea. 31- Deadline for application to Harvard Uni- 0- Association Agencies legal issues Regent Beverly Wil- dorf- Astoria Hotel, New York. Information: (212) versity Neiman Fellowships for Journalists. Appli- seminar. shire Hotel, Los Angeles. For - 697-5950. cants must be full -time news. editorial employes or Information: Dorothy get. (212) 682 -2500. photographers with newspapers, press services. Feb. 12- National Academy of Television Arts and radio. television or magazines (except for trade Feb. "Computers for Video. Video for Comput- Sciences, New York chapter. drop -in luncheon. journals); have three years of professional experi- ers." all -day tutorial sponsored by Society of Mo- Speaker: Michael B. Alexander. president and ence in the media and must obtain their employer's tion Picture and Television Engineers. Westin St. general manager, WWOR -TV. Copacabana. New consent for a leave of absence for the academic Francis, San Francisco. Information: (914) 761- York. Information: (212) 768-7050. year. Information: (617) 495 1100. -2237. Feb. 12- 14- Satellite Broadcasting and Communi- Jas. 31- Deadline for entries for the 1992 Radio - Feb. 64- American Women in Radio and Televi- cations Association winter conference. Reno. Nev. Television News Directors Association Regional sion board of directors and foundation board meet- Information: (703) 549 -6990. Awards. ing. Washington. F. Open to all radio and television stations. Information: Donna Cantor. Feb. 14- Deadline for entries in international print must from (202) 429 Entries be submitted by stations. Entries -5102. and radio advertising awards competition spon- individuals, networks not or station groups are eli- sored by The New York Festivals. Package design gible. Information: (202) 659 -6510. Feb. 7- Newsmaker luncheon sponsored by Inter- national Society of Radio and Television. Featured added as new competition category. Submissions Nn. 31- Deadline for entries in Sammons Commu- speakers from network entertainment division pres- must have been produced, run or distributed after nications and C -SPAN third annual scholarship idents: Peter Chemin, Fox Broadcasting Company; March 1. 1991. Information: (914) 238 -4481. contest for high school seniors in Sammons' fran- Robert Iger, ABC Entertainment: Warren Littlefield. Feb. 17-19- Broadcast Cable Credit Association chised cable areas nationwide. Information: (214) NBC Entertainment, and Jeff Sagansky. CBS Enter- credit seminar. Town and Country Hotel. San Die- 484 -8888. tainment. Waldorf- Astoria Hotel. New York. Infor- go. Information: Cathy Lynch. (708) 296 -0200. ran. 31- Deadline for entries for the 1992 Van- mation: (212) 867-6650. Feb. 10 -West Virginia Broadcasters Association guard Awards sponsored by National Cable Televi- Feb. 7- $-Midwest regional conference of college sales seminar. Charleston Marriott, Charleston. sion Association. Information: (202) 775 -3669. broadcasters sponsored by National Association of W. Va. Information: Marilyn Fletcher. (304) 344- Ma. 31 -Feb. 1- "Getting a Jump Start on Cable College Broadcasters. Indiana University Bloom- 3798. Issues." ninth annual conference sponsored by ington. Ind. Information: Glenn Gutmacher, (401) Feb. 10.14- Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Minnesota Association of Cable Television Admin- 863 -2225. winter The istrators. Radisson Executive Conference Center convention. Edgewater Hotel. Madison, Feb. 7- S-26th annual of Motion Picture and Wisc. Information: and Hotel. Plymouth, Minn. Information: Linda Ma- Society John Laabs, (608) 255 -2600. Television Engineers advanced television and gee. (612) 782 -2812. Fels. If-National Academy of Television Arts and electronic imaging conference. Westin St. Francis. Sciences, New York chapter, drop -in luncheon. An. 31-Feb. 2- California Broadcasters Association San Francisco. Information: (914) 761 -1100. Speaker: Pierre Cossette, producer of the Grammy winter conference. Wyndham Hotel. Palm Springs. Feb. Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Awards of The Will Rogers Follies" Calf Information (916) 444 -2237 74- and currently winter convention. Marriott Hotel. Oklahoma City. on Broadway. Copacabana, New York. Informa- Information: (405) 848 -0771. tion: (212) 768 -7050. FEBRUARY

Feb. I- Deadline for entries for the 1992 Wilbur Awards honoring excellence in the communication of religious values. issues and themes in the news BROADCAST REGULATION and entertainment media. Sponsored by the Reli- gious Public Relations Council. Information: (215) 642 -8895. TODAY Feb. I- Deadline for entries in 1992 Best of the Best Promotion Contest sponsored by National As- February 12-13 March 9-10 sociation of Broadcasters Radio Department. Infor- mation: William Peak. (202) 429 -5300. San Francisco, CA Washington, D.C. Fab. 2-3- Minnesota Broadcasters Association and Society of Broadcast Engineers winter conference. For Detailed Course Brochure and Registration Information, The Radisson Hotel, Minnetonka, Minn. Informa- Contact: FEDERAL PUBLICATIONS tion Tascha Renken. (612) 926 -8123. 1120 20th St., N.W. Feb. 4 -Idaho Cable Television Association winter Washington, D.C. 20036 convention and legislative meeting. Owyhee Plaza, Boise. Idaho. Information: Shirley Chambers. (208) Or Call: DAVID KLINE at 345 -5660. or Steve Hawley, (208) 377-2491. (202) 337-7000

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 Datebook 43 Feb. 19- American Association of Advertising dation. Candidates must have a minimum of three Agencies legal issues seminar. The Drake Hotel. ERRATA years newsroom experience and hold full -time po- Chicago. Information: Dorothy Forget, (212) 682- sitions with news organizations. Information: (313) 2500. 763 The correct entry for 3 -15 Produc- -1155 or (313) 763-5943. Feb. 19 -West Virginia Broadcasters Association tions in the NATPE exhibitor list Feb. 211-Mereb 1- Intercollegiate Broadcasting Sys- sales seminar. Morgantown Ramada Inn. Morgan- tem national convention. Ramada Hotel at Madison (Jan. 13) town, W. Va. Information: Marilyn Fletcher, (304) should have been: 3 -15 Square Garden. New York. Information: Jeff Tellis, 344 -3798. Productions, 502 Commercial St., (914) 565 -6710. Feb. 9-National Press Foundations annual Boston, Mass. 02109. Staff: Tom awards dinner featuring presentation of the Sol Sullivan, John Pineau. Program: Taishoff Award for Excellence in Broadcasting to Street New. MARCH Ken Burns, maker of 1990 PBS documentary The Mara Civil War." Sheraton Washington Hotel, Washing- 4-7 -23rd Country Radio Seminar, sponsored ton. Information: Denise Slaughter or Donna Wash- "Citizen Turner," scheduled for by Country Radio Broadcasters. Opryland Hotel, Nashville. ington, (202) 662 -7350. publication in 1994, will not be the Information: (615) 327 -4487. Most 63 -11th Northern Feb. 19.20 -The Museum of Television and Radio first biography of Ted Turner as re- annual California Radio and Television News Directors Association presents the Mark Goodson seminar series. Two ported in a Jan. 6 in Brief." convention and awards. Inn, Napa Evenings with Barbara Walters." Museum, New Clarion Valley, Calif. "Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Information: York. Information: Darryl Compton, (415) 561 -8760. (212) 621 -6600. Way: The Story of Ted Turner" Mara ,- and Television News Directors ND. 19- 20- Broadcast Cable Financial Manage- l-Radio was published in 1981, and "Ted Association region two super -regional ment Association and Broadcast Cable Credit As- conference. Clairon Inn, sociation board of directors meeting. Town and Turner: The Man Behind the Compton, Calif. Information: Darryl Compton, (415) Country Hotel, San Diego. Information: Cathy Mouth" was published in 1978. 561 -8760. Lynch. (708) 296-0200. Mara 7-10-National Association of Broadcasters 36th annual state leadership conference. J.W. Mar- Feb. 20- Federal Communications Bar Association and exposition sponsored by Michigan Broadcast riott Hotel, Washington. Information: (202) 429- luncheon. Speaker: Sharon Percy Rockefeller, ers Association. Lansing Center, Lansing, Mich 5300. president of WETA. Washington Marriott, Washing- Information: Leslie Staniszewski, (517) 484 -7444. ton. Information: Mary Blasinsky, (202) 833 -2684. Mers 9-11 -First annual marketing co -op confer- Feb. 2620 -Texas Cable Show, sponsored by Tex- ence sponsored by Cable Television Administra- Feb. 2629- Advanced management training semi- as Cable TV Association, San Antonio Convention tion and Marketing Society. South Shore Harbour nar for public broadcasting executives sponsored Center, San Antonio, Tex. Information: (512) 474- Resort and Conference Center, Houston. Informa- by Stanford University, Alaska Public Radio Net- 2082 tion: (703) 549-4200. work, Management Action Programs, Inc. and the Feb. 27 -20 -"New Ways to Win New Business," Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Palo Alto, Mara II -Ohio Cable Television Association an- seminar sponsored by American Association of Ad- Calif. Information: Karen Cox (907) 277 -2776. nual meeting and Hyatt on vertising Agencies. Arrowwood Conference Center, cablecasting awards. Capitol Square, Information: Feb. 25- American Association of Advertising Rye Brook, N.Y. Information: Linda Field, (212) Columbus. Janet Agencies legal issues seminar. The Grand Hyatt 682 -2500. Johnson, (614) 461 -4014. Hotel, New York. Information: Dorothy Forget, (212) Mara 11- Newsmaker luncheon by In- Feb. 20- Deadline for applications to environ- sponsored 682 -2500. ternational Radio and Television Society. Waldorf- mental journalism fellowship sponsored by the Uni- Astoria Hotel, New Information: (212) Feb. 25-26-Great Lakes Broadcasting conference versity of Michigan and the Scripps Howard Foun- York. 867- 6650. Mara 12- 15-National Federation of Community Broadcasters annual conference. Seattle. Informa- tion: Wendy Muzzy, (202) 393-2355. Mara 13.15- "Economic Issues in the 1992 Elec- tions," conference for journalists sponsored by Broadcastingm Foundation for American Communications and the PO Box 715, Br e wster , NY 10509 -0715 Ford Foundation. Asilomar Conference Center. Pa- cific Grove, Calif. Information: (213) 851 -7372. Newsstand Price Mardi 14-The Green Eyeshade Awards program Save $68 Off The - sponsored by Society of Professional Journalists, Atlanta professional chapter. Atlanta Airport Marri- Yes! Please begin my subscription to Broadcasting 7 Magazine: ott. College Park, Ga. Information: Kat Yancey, (404) 496 -9957. o 1 year: $85 = Rate: $129 Canadian (Price includes GST) Mara 15- Deadline for entries for second Interna- tional Competition for New Media Technology. In- = = Foreign Rate (Air): $300 Foreign Rate (Surface): $149 formation: Christine Davet, (514) 842 -5333. D Payment enclosed o Bill me (U.S. only) Mara H-Deadline for entries for 1992 national Clarion Awards competition sponsored by Women in Communications, Inc. Information: Laura Rush, [ORDER TOLL-FREE USING VISA, MASTERCARD OR AMEX: 1- 800 -323 -43451 (703) 528 -4200. Mara 16-10 -North Central Cable Television Asso- ciation trade show and convention. Hyatt Regency Name Hotel, Minneapolis. Information: (612) 641 -0268. Title Mara I 7-American Advertising Federation government affairs conference. Willard Hotel, Wash- Company ington. Information: Clark Rector, (202) 898 -0089. Mara 10- Presentation of International Broadcast- Address Home? Yes o No D ing Awards for "world's best radio and TV commercials," sponsored by Hollywood Radio and Televi- City State Zip sion Society. Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles. Information: (818) 769-4313. Please help us by answering the following questions: Mura 19 -48th annual Radio and Television Corre- 1.What best describes your type of business? (Check one) 2.What best desaribes your title? (Check one) spondents Association dinner. Washington Hilton, D TV /Affiliate = Radio/TV/Cable Service = Library/University/ :- President /Owner /CEO = Program Director Washington. Information: Ivan Goldberg, (202) D TV/Network Organization Student :: Vice President = News Director 828 -7016. Director /Manager = Chief Engineer/ D TV/Independent E Manufacturer of Rodio/ = Attorney /Gov't/Trade .= Mara 19- Federal Communications Bar Associa- D Radio Station 1V/Cable Equipment Orgonization = Generol Manager Technician tion luncheon. Speaker: Newton Minow, former D Rodio Network ^_ Advertising Agency = Other (please describe) =. Sales Manager Other (please describe) FCC chairman. Washington Marriott. Washington. c Cable TV Operation -: Advertiser Station Manager = Information: Mary Blasinsky. (202) 833 -2684.

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AN ORIGINAL Major Edwin Armstrong jumped to producers and affiliates will inevitably his death from his apartment overlook- drift to the sure thing, the tried and EDITOR: I just read the current issue ing the East River in the spring of true, because of economics," he said. of Time featuring its "Man of the 1954 because he was despondent over Few now would deny that he called Year ": Ted Turner. the slow growth of FM and the it right. I'll never forget several years losses of over a million dollars operat- But as we debate the efficacy of back on a rainy Saturday afternoon ing his Alpine, N.J., station serv- the rule as it applies in 1992. let us not tuning in the "snowy" picture of ing New York. If he could have held forget that PTAR's sole purpose WRET -TV ch. 36 in Charlotte, N.C. As out the station would soon have was not just to give syndicators a leg I watched, the owner was hosting a been worth many millions. The Birch up in the marketplace. It was also telethon asking the viewing public to report in the Dec. 16 issue of designed to encourage the reason send in a donation to keep the sta- BROADCASTING shows the complete many of us got into the business in tion on the air and subsequently help dominance of FM. the first place -to produce quality them to buy better equipment and Another area of outstanding his- programs of significance to our programing. torical interest is the battle for color viewers. Marilyn Ringo, indepen- Like most of his other accom- - standards, when conversion from dent producers and anchor, CNN plishments, this one sounded crazy at black and white to color television was Headline News, Atlanta. first and was something that most under consideration. Dr. George H. broadcasters and business people Brown, who was head of the Sarnoff MISSED BING would never conceive, much less Labs during this change. devoted EDITOR: Bob Hope referred to CBS attempt. But like most of his other over 100 pages of his book "Reflec- as Crosby and Benny's Strongbox, yet ideas, it worked, and his chapter in tions of a Research Engineer" to while you chose to honor the latter history continues to grow to our this intense, hard -fought battle. This is in Dec. amazement. your 9, 1991, Hall of Fame important because we may be fac- selection, your omission of the for- Perhaps Ted Turner could best ing the same problems in setting a mer is a glaring error. be described as an excellent example standard for HDTV. -A. James Who was one the first major of what determination, innovation of Ebel, Broadcast Consulting, Lincoln, talents signed by William Paley for his and inspiration can achieve in our sys- Neb. fledgling radio network? Who pio- tem of free enterprise. Jeffrey B. neered the use of transcriptions in net- Long, station manager, WHKY -AM -TV DUAL -PURPOSE RULE work Hickory, N.C. radio? And more important, EDITOR: The latest round of indus- whose money helped finance a little - try debate over the prime time access known electronics firm called Am- ADDENDA rule, engendered by the FCC's up- pex in its drive to develop audio and EDITOR: The "60th Anniversary coming review (BROADCASTING, Dec. video tape technology? Supplement" to the Dec. 9, 1991, is- 3, 1991) has failed to touch on one Bing Crosby helped change for- sue of BROADCASTING is an out- of the major reasons the FCC original- ever how we do business in broadcast- standing historical piece that should be ly established the rule in 1970. ing. All of the other entertainers in- in the reference library of every Yes, it's been more than 21 ducted were and are great talent, yet college and university that has a years. But has the television commu- few put up the money and enhanced broadcasting sequence. nity completely forgotten that other development like the 01' Groaner. - If there is ever going to be a re- than to increase program diversity, Brian R. Johnson, owner, The write of this material I have several PTAR's main purpose was to en- Doctors of Fontology, Cleveland, suggestions. More space could be courage local programing and produc- Ohio. devoted to the development and transition? The FCC, in keeping with its DUCK TALK tion to FM broadcasting. It was a long- standing policy of regulating rough, uphill battle, with many forces broadcasting in the public interest, EDITOR: Congratulations on your in opposition to this service. AM hoped to "stimulate locally meaning- Nov. 25, 1991, editorial, "Quacks broadcasters carried FM for years be- ful programing." With few excep- Like a Duck." fore it became financially success- tions, we know how that turned out. We built our facilities with hard ful. An article by an outstanding engi- Then -FCC chairman Dean Burch work, sweat and tears, plus we paid neer in the July 22, 1946, issue of opposed PTAR in 1970. calling its our taxes over the years. BROADCASTING reported: "Mr. motives "pollyannish." He had Public broadcasting is a monster Shouse stated two fundamental ob- strong reservations that diverse. quali- that must be stopped by the legislators jections to FM: ( I) it will not replace ty programing would result from a that created it and keep funding AM; (2) its high fidelity is largely a rule that ignored the economics of TV it. John A. Goeman, owner, KJAM- myth." As the supplement points out, production and distribution. "Both AM-FM Madison, S.D.

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Radio services manager: Experienced news dir- Young POP man looking for a team. Baseball any- RADIO ector /announcer needed to write, produce, voice, one? Whichever league; wherever you are, I want and manage national radio actuality program and to be the voice of a ballclub. Steve 602 -425- spot market advertising production. Benefits, EUE. 4471/5523. HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT Send resume and cassette to Marilyn Fancher, Republican National Committee, 310 First St., SE, General manager: Florida resort and retirement Washington, DC 20003. No calls please. SITUATIONS WANTED TECHNICAL area, AM daytimer, traditional MOR format. Estab- lish and administer sales department. Must excel Engineer with a hard ulne emphasis on preventa- at communication and sales. Opportunity to invest maintenance. Looking medium market SITUATIONS WANTED MANAGEMENT tive for sta- or acquire an equity position could be made avail- tion. Military trained in all aspects of AM & FM able. Send resume and references to Box A -33. including automations. All areas considered. Call EOE, M/F. Energetic professional seeks management op- for resume and references. 704 -474 -4373. portunity in small /medium market. Extensive back- General/sales manager: Experienced, energetic, ground includes major market on -air experience, aggressive motivating, knowledgeable in all as- relations. sales and public Robert Schenck 310- SITUATIONS WANTED PROGRAMING pects of small market station operations. Needed 769 -0672. to direct professional staff and handle accounts in PRODUCTION 8 OTHERS N. VA FM station. Send resume, salary require- Spanish media consultant: Attention principals ments and references to Box A -32. EEO. and investors (check out AM bargains!) in the West Medium market CHR PD wants to help your sta- and Southwest. Spanish could be the answer! Past tion win! Can develop Adult CHR format or tradi- 13 years recognized expert in Hispanic marketing/ HELP WANTED SALES tional CHR format to reach 12 -34 or 18 -34 demo- media. Previous 10 years in radio sales. Creden- graphics. Excellent leadership skills, production. tials. From feasibility through final changeover and GSM for major sunbelt radio network. Send re- abilities, and references. Call Jeff Rivers at 512- beyond. Dennis McCann, PO Box 291986, Los sume to Box T -32. EOE. 618 -2824. Angeles, CA 90029. 213 -664 -3837. Two station FM group needs a sales manager Unique combination of radio skills: #1 air person- and an account executive for Thomas and St. St. ality, #1 program director, #1 salesman, #1 gen- TELEVISION Croix. Experience and solid track record required. eral manager. Dynamic major market pro seeks Only aggressive self -motivators need apply to the GM position in Southern California, Hawaii, or North powerstations WVGN/WAVI, PO Box 10772, St. HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT Carolina. Write to Box A -10. Thomas, VI 00801. EOE/MF. Large market air personality, creative, program- General manager /station manager: Top 50 mar- AE's: Big commissions, established list. 50,000 ing, leadership experience, 14 years with one of ket, network affiliate. Solid group owner seeks watt AOR covering four states. Resumes: WEQX- radio's legendary success stations, seeking manager for the 90's. EUE. Reply to Box A-12. FM, PO Box 1027, Manchester, VT 05254. EOE. GM /OM post with small /medium Florida market shop. Reply to Box A-11. Wanted: A unique career opportunity in one of the HELP WANTED ANNOUNCERS fastest growing areas of the television industry, a Owner /general manager: Want bottom line re- top 10 syndicator seeks a national sales manager Resort Eastern Shore top rated A.C. looking for time Minimum of sults! I produce! Former owner with 12 years GM for their advertising sales division. morning personality to work with team. T. & R. to experience. Major, medium & Florida markets. five years experience in advertising sales/manage- Sandi. C.O. WOHQ, PO Box MD U, Salisbury, Available immediately. Call Ron at 813- 489 -3196 ment required. Exceptional performance based 21802. Females encouraged to apply. EOE. and 1992 will be your best year! compensation plan and excellent benefits. Submit resume to Box A-13. EUE. HELP WANTED NEWS Career working VP /GM/GSM seeks new challenge. Most formats, all market sizes. College, Account executive: NBC affiliate seeks aggres- leader, successful winner. Turnarounds, short-term sive, creative, local account executive with mini- News director wanted for state -of-the -art AM/FM assignments welcomed. References. Reply to Box mum of three years experience. Must be self -moti- station in North Central Illinois. Beautiful city. Excel- A -27. vated and a team player-new business lent benefit package. Send tape and resume to development skills an asset. Send resume to Mary WZOE. Box 69, Princeton, IL 61356. EOE. General manager /general sales manager: Expe- Gottlieb, WKJG -TV, 2633 W. State Blvd., Ft. rienced leader who has small market and medium Wayne. IN 46808. EOE M/F-no phone calls or HELP WANTED PROGRAMING market success. I know the meaning of the phrase faxes. "team concept." Looking for a real challenge that PRODUCTION AND OTHERS ABC affiliate in "the heart of has realistic goals. I also have a complete team to Local sales manager: bring in if needed from sales to on -air talent. Reply Illinois" is looking for a proven motivator and lead- Assistant general manager/program director, to Box A-28. er. Must have experience in new business devel- WWNO -FM, New Orleans: Public station with opment and added-value sales campaigns. Send Classical /Jazz/NPR news format seeks assistant I'm available new... Take charge, highly profes- resume to Mark Cummings, General Manager, general manager /program director to manage its sional broadcaster with NY radio market back- WHOI -TV, 500 North Stewart Street, Greve Coeur, programing and supervise its programing staff. ground seeks position as GM or GSM. Experience IL 61611. EUE. Qualified applicants have bachelor's degree and in retail /co-op sales programing, promotion, corn- minimum three years radio programing experience munity service... Stand alone, start-up, turn around Operations manager: Candidates should possess with emphasis on Classical music knowledge and stations. Northeast markets only. Call Rich 201- minimum of three years management experience in programing and/or areas. Responsi- management ability. Applicants are invited to send 429 -7323. operations letter, resume, three professional references, and bilities include programing, operations, production Perfect turnaround formula for any AM or FM graphics. Great with one of the cassette of best music production to: General Man- and opportunity station and the best personnel in the business to nation's Fox groups. resume to Dave ager, WWNO-FM, University of New Orleans, New leading Send carry out the task! Call for - Miller, Vice President/General Manager, WRGT- Orleans, LA 70148. Applications accepted through details. Bill Elliott, Con sultant/Headhunter, 813-849-3477. 451V, 45 Broadcast Plaza, Dayton, OH 45408. No January 27, 1992, or until position is filled. To ob- FOE. tain detailed description of WWNO and this posi- calls. tion, write to address above or call 504- 286 -7000. An entertainment conglomerate based domesti- WWNO is an equal opportunity, affirmative action SITUATIONS WANTED ANNOUNCERS cally and in multi -locations internationally seeks employer. resumes of executive talent at the director through Program director: WASH 97.1 FM is seeking an Six years experience, dependable. Northeast pre- CEO levels for present and continuing recruitment experienced Soft Adult Contemporary program di- ferred but would consider Mid -Atlantic states. activities. The company's interests include TV, film. rector. Applicants should be knowledgeable, cre- Available immediately. Call Mike at 716-359 -9952. radio, cable video, pay -per -view, music, hardware ative, able to think strategically and have a proven and high -technology. Please respond in total confi- track record. Send resume and cassette to Michael 18 years In radio as announcer, music, program, dentiality to Radio City Station, PO Box 875, New L. Douglass, Vice President and General Manager, and public service director. Dependable, stable, York, NY 10101 -0875 or fax number 212-246-5383. 3400 Idaho Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016. excellent references. All shifts. Mike, 904 -255- You will be contacted when appropriate openings EUE. M/F. 6950. emerge. EUE.

46 Classified Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting National sales manager: River City Broadcast- Electrical/electronic engineer position is avail- News promotion whiz: Top twenty ABC affiliate ing's KDSM -17 in Des Moines, Iowa is looking for able which requires a BS degree and 3 -5 years seeks highly -motivated. creative writer /producer to an experienced national sales manager. Indepen- experience in video systems and secondary digital work with news department in producing daily topi- dent station and rep firm experience preferred. communications. Experience with military systems cal promotion. Candidates must have excellent Excellent position with growth opportunity. Call desired. BDM Management Services Company writing skills, quick turn -around capabilities and at 515 -287 -1717 or fax resume 515- 287-0064. Ted provides technical support services to the Army least three years experience producing effective Stephens, KDSM Fox-17, 4023 Fleur Drive, Des Joint Readiness Training Center at Ft. Chaffee, news promotion. Strong people skills and a good Moines, IA 50321. EOE. Arkansas. Send resume and salary requirements to eye for graphics are real pluses. College degree Ms. P.A. Jenkins, BDMMSC, PO Box 10990, Fort preferred. Rush resume to Box A -29. Women and Smith, AR 72917. An equal opportunity employer. minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE. HELP WANTED SALES US citizenship may be required. Sports producer /administrator: WFSB, Post - TV/radio sales position. Immediate opening. Assistant chief engineer: Looking for individual Newsweek in Connecticut and Southern New Eng- broadcasting's oldest media/merchandising -sales/ with five years experience in maintaining studio land's number one television station, seeks a cre- promotion firm (38 years). N /sales experience re- equipment, transmitters, microwave and satellite ative, gung -ho team player to supervise sports quired -time. travel (Monday /Friday). Draw against down link facilities. RF experience is a must. coverage. The person we seek is a sports nut with a generous commission, six figure potential. Resume Should have, at least, one year of supervisor expe- producer's eye, an assignment editor's logistical and recent picture: John Gilmore. President. CCA. rience. Work with state -of- the -art equipment like a brain, and is endowed with the kind of personality Inc.. Box 151. Westport. CT 06881. EOE. new Sony LMS D-2 system; Grass Valley switcher, and pizzazz to build our sports team into a cohesive router, etc.; new building; and new NEC transmit- unit. The position involves producing sports seg- Local account executive: Immediate opportunity! ter. FCC General Class license required. Send re- ments, scheduling staff, brainstorming stories and Leading CBS affiliate South Florida top fifty growth sume and salary requirements to Ken Miller, Chief series, producing special sports broadcasts, and market seeking three local account executives. If Engineer, WTVR -TV, 3301 West Broad Street, Rich- acting as liaison with news management. Please you're great at developing new business. we want mond, VA 23230. No phone calls please. M/F/EOE. send resume, letter and tape to: Mark Effron, Vice to talk with you. Prefer no less than 2 years local President/News and Station Manager, WFSB, 3 Con- broadcast sales experience. Send or fax your re- stitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103. EOE. sume to: John Manager. WPEC- Gee. Local Sales HELP WANTED NEWS TV, PO Box 24612. West Palm Beach. FL 33416- TV reporter: General assignment reporter. Mini- 4612. Fax: 405- 881 -0741. No phone calls please. mum three years television reporting experience. News director: We're looking for a new coach to We are an equal opportunity employer. Strong writing, reporting and live skills a must. lead a new news team. We've got an SNG truck Salary negotiable. Send tape and resume to: Ken Local sales manager: Mid -Atlantic. top fifty. and a beautiful, news- filled southern coastal city. Kolbe, News Director, WZZM -N, PO Box Z, Grand strong. growing affiliate looking for an exceptional Now we need a leader. Must be hands -on, not a Rapids, MI 49501. Phone calls accepted: 1-616- sales leader. The winning candidate will be highly desk sitter. if you can manage, motivate and lead a 784-4200. Applications accepted through Febru- motivated. a real team player and a television mar- young newsroom, send resume and newscast tape ary 7, 1992. EOE. keting professional for the 90's. Major emphasis on to: Harvey Libow, VP /GM, WSAV-TV, 1430 E. Vic- new business, vendor, selling value. and growing tory Drive, Savannah, GA 31404. EOE M/F. Assignment manager: Applicant should be a the television market. Position available immediate- strong journalist with clear understanding of needs ly the Weathercaster: Minimum 2 years experience. for right individual. Resumes to Box A -26. An and resources of local TV newsroom. Excellent Good personality and strong knowledge of weath- EOE -M/F station. news judgement, people skills, and hustle er. Must have reporting skills. Send resume and good are all necessary. Minimum three years experience Marketing director: Basic knowledge of comput- non -returnable tape to Alan Griggs. News Director. in broadcast journalism including extensive work ers. research /marketing background, sales experi- WSMV -N. PO Box 4. Nashville, TN 37202. No with satellite news gathering. Experience in news- ence helpful, organized. degree preferred. Re- phone calls please. EOE. room management helpful. Positive attitude sponsible for generating revenue through co-op. also and enthusiasm mandatory. For consideration Coordinating various local promotional events. Search reopened. Seeking anchor/reporter, please submit resume to: Steve Cope, Conus Com- Please mail resume to: Personnel Director. KLST, weathercaster, producer, assignment manager, vi- munications, 3415 University Avenue, St. Paul, MN PO Box 1941, San Angelo TX 76902 EOE. deographer /editor, and sportscaster. Only applications with resume/demo tape /references will be 55114. Equal opportunity employer M/F. considered. PO Box 22607, Tampa. FL 33622- 2607. EOE. HELP WANTED LEGISLATION Weekend assignment editor/AP: WCNC -TV, the Legislation: Award-winning public N association Charlotte. NC NBC affiliate; needs a super traffic HELP WANTED PROGRAMING Requires cop and solid journalist to run desk for fully staffed seeks congressional representative. min. PRODUCTION 8 OTHERS 5 years experience in affecting national policy, es- weekend news operation. Need aggressive team pecially in appropriations or education. Experience player who can utilize live units, SNG truck and in telecommunications, especially public broad- work closely with NBC News Channel. Will assist in (Graphic) Art department: Top 20 network affiliate casting and /or IN, highly desirable. Mid -50's to producing weekday newscasts. Minimum two station seeks: Supervisor of art department. re- mid -60's + benefits. Please forward a letter listing years TV news experience. excellent writing skills sponsible for developing and producing all on -air your qualifications and a resume to: Ms. Vanessa and degree required. EOE. M /F. Send resume and and print promotion for station; news graphic artist: Armstrong, America's Public Television Stations, references to Hope Brown, WCNC -TV, 1001 Wood and promotion graphic artist. Artist positions re- 1350 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 200, Washing- Ridge Center Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217 -1901. quire experience in use of ARTSTAR or compara- ton, DC 20036. EOE. Deadline: January 31, 1992. ble paintbox. Please send resumes to M &H, 8301 No phone calls please. EOE. Weekday anchor: We need an anchor to round out Greensboro Drive, #490, McLean. VA 22102. EOE. our anchor team for PRIME newscasts. Candidates should have excellent writing. reporting and pre- Writer/producer, promotion: NBC, affiliate, 17th sentation skills, plus a working knowledge of news market, seeks writer /producer with topical experi- HELP WANTED MARKETING graphics. and news production. Minimum 2 years ence in news promotion. Metered -market experi- anchor experience. Send resume, salary history ence real plus. If you like to be in the fray of the Advertising & marketing: S.W. Florida indepen- and non -returnable 3/4" tape. Weekend anchor: daily news battle with a station moving up, send dent TV station has an opening for aggressive local Anchor and co- produce tour weekend newscasts. resumes to: Box A-30. EOE. & regional TV marketers. Must have proven record General assignment report three days a week. Ex- Promotions/PSA producer. A major sports enter- in developing new business and 2 years in media cellent all- around skills and 2 years experience. tainment production company seeking promo- sales in top 100 market. Also looking for national Resumes and non -returnable 3/4" tape. Executive tions/PSA producer with at least 3 yrs. major mar- sales manager. Send resume to: WNPL -N, 840 producer: Maintain high production and news ket experience to produce promotion spots, Public Goodlette Rd., Naples, FL 33940. 813- 261 -4600. standards throughout all news products. On -line Service Announcements. Must have extremely Bill Darling, Sales Manager. EOE. produce one of five daily newscasts. Excellent writing. organizational and people skills. Minimum 2 strong creative, organizational skills, plus familiarity years producing experience. Resume and nonre- with off -line editing, graphic production, and extensive post- production Management HELP WANTED TECHNICAL turnable 3/4" tape. KWOC-TV6 is a strong #1 aff experience. ex- ate in the Quad Cities. Apply to EEO Officer -News, perience a plus. Send resume and non-returnable 805 Brady Street. Davenport. IA 52803. No phone 3/4" tape to: PO Box 3367, Secaucus, NJ 07094- Field service engineer: Unique opportunity for a calls. EOE. 3367. An equal opportunity employer. sell- motivated maintenance engineer with experience in Betacam, 1" and D -2 edit systems and Reporter/producer: Creative, hard -nosed person Producer/director (fundraising): Public N station related equipment. Responsibilities include a mix to add to our Emmy award winning team. Need in the #1 market seeks experienced producer /dir- of field service and bench work. The successful someone who can produce hard hitting reports, as ector to coordinate TV production of extensive applicant will possess excellent people skills and a well as features. Also some show producing, and fundraising activities, including auctions, pledge minimum of seven years experience servicing possible fill -in anchoring. 3/4" non -returnable tape, drives and other related projects. Salary negotia- broadcast and production equipment. Senior SBE resume and references to Mac Thompson, News ble. Forward resume to Myra Pollack, WLIW Chan- certification desirable. Send resume, references Director, WCBD -TV, PO Box 879, Charleston, SC nel 21, PO Box 21, Plainview, Long Island, NY and salary history to Box A -25. EEO. 29402. EOE. Drug test mandatory. No phone calls. 11803. EOE/AA.

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 Classified 47 SITUATIONS WANTED MANAGEMENT ALLIED FIELDS HELP WANTED PROGRAMING PRODUCTION 6 OTHERS I build business five ways. 1. Aggressive sales; 2, HELP WANTED INSTRUCTION Team 4. Pos- Long term strategies; 3. organization; Videographer/editor: First -class university pro- itive cost control; 5. Bottom line focus. Hire a Faculty position in television- radio. POSITION: duction center is seeking a talented videographer GM /GSM with vast business and media experi- Tenure -track position beginning Fall 1992. Rank with knowledge of editing systems. Field produc- ence. Call Bob Barrett at 312 -764 -4891. and salary negotiable depending upon qualifica- tion experiences in sports productions. features. tions. DUTIES: The person hired for this position documentaries, and educational programing will will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in be part of this new opportunity. Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree in Television Pro- SITUATIONS WANTED TECHNICAL audio production and radio production, plus courses in one or more secondary areas of reduction or related field and six months experience. search and instruction from among the following: A great entry level position for new graduates. 25 years broadcast engineering. 14 years as Radio programing and mass media and society. Deadline February 7 or until the position is filled. hands -on television chief engineer & director of PROGRAM: The Center for Communication Arts, a Send resume and three letters of reference to: engineering. Experienced with complete, full ser- component of the Meadows School of the Arts, has Beverly Edwards. Department of Human Re- vice news operations including live trucks, vehicles 24 full -time faculty teaching in five areas: Tele- sources Management. PO Box DP. Mississippi and all associated ENG & microwave equipment. vision/Radio, Cinema, Journalism/Broadcast News, State, MS 39762. MSU is an AA/EOE. Please reply to Box A -15. Advertising and Public Relations. QUALIFICA- TIONS: Appointment to this position requires a Computer video graphics coordinator: Universi- Chief engineer, director of engineering. Highly Ph.D. or an MA/MFA with extensive experience in ty video production center seeks an energetic. cre- motivated and qualified with 20 plus years experi- production and teaching as well as significant pro- ative individual to provide leadership in the pro- ence in TV, both in small and large markets. Expe- duction. APPLICATION: Send a letter of application duction of high -end computer animation and video rienced with new construction, union negotiations describing academic training and experience, a graphics. BA degree in Graphic Design with a and contracts. All aspects of station operations. resume, and the names and telephone numbers of minor in computer science is required. One year Please reply Box A -20. three references to: Lynn Gartley, Head, Tele- experience with Wavefront Advanced Visualizer vision- Radio, Center for Communication Arts, and demonstrated skills in television graphics are Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275. essential. Working knowledge of Unix based oper- DEADLINE: February 15, 1992. Southern Methodist ating systems and Chyron ACG operation are a SITUATIONS WANTED NEWS must. February 17 or until is University is an affirmative action/equal opportun - Deadline: the position ity/Title IX employer. filled. Send resume, demo tape, and three letters of Outstanding sportscaster (also knowledgeable reference to: David Hutto. Director. University Tele= newsperson) looking for a good station in which to vision Center. PO Box 6101. Mississippi State. MS work. Call Ed, 216 -929 -0131. Broadcast journalist wanted to teach/advise un- 39762. MSU is an AA/EOE. dergraduate broadcasting and graduate courses Asia. American cameraman Vietnam: Southeast as tenure track assistant or associate professor. for TV -news assign- EMPLOYMENT SERVICES based in Bangkok available Masters or Doctorate, plus substantial professional ment. BVW-300 camera. Call or fax. John Basko experience. Teaching experience desired. Send 66-2-254-8901. letter of application, vita/resume and names, ad- Government Jobs $16,040- $59,230/yr. Now hiring. Call 1 -805- 962 -8000 ext. R -7833 for current Dltka, Jordan, Gretziry, Navratllove...l've inter- dresses and telephone numbers of three refer- Reed, federal list. viewed them all. Six year veteran of the Chicago ences by March 15, 1992 to Prof. Don Chair, radio market and Orioles', minor-league announcer Personnel Committee, School of Journalism & State University, Stillwa- Law enforcement Jobs. $17,542- $86,682/yr. Po- looking to work as a television sports anchor /re- Broadcasting, Oklahoma 74078. en- lice, sheriff, state patrol, correctional officers. Call porter full -time. Michael King 708- 232 -8811. ter, OK Ethnic minorities and women couraged to apply. EOE. 1-805 -962 -8000 Ext. K -7833. Let Interstate Helicopter Service help you regain Looking for a position in radio or television? If I your competitive edge with a turbine powered heli- can't find you the position you're looking for, no- copter piloted by an award -winning pilot/reporter. Video production: Broadcast management posi- body else can! Only $250.00 for 1 year job search. tion. The University of Akron School of Communica- Call Jim Johnson at 405- 632 -5683. Free information. Bill Elliott, Consultant/Head- Duties: Teach video production courses. Must tion. hunter, 6709 Ridge Road, Suite 300-8, Port Richey, Sports anchor/reporter seeking first full -time, on- be able to teach studio and single camera produc- FL 34668. air position - but my tape does not look it. Univer- tion for broadcast and non-broadcast/corporate sity of Southern California sports anchoring, daily use. Ability to teach television station management, Attention employers. Media Marketing publishes Trojan reporting. internships: KNBC- and highly All faculty sports Sports sales, programing desirable. THE HOT SHEET-broadcasting's biggest lob - TV, KCBS -TV, Los Angeles. Ready to join your staff members advise graduate and undergraduate stu- journal. Send openings on company letterhead via immediately. Brian 213- 891 -4407. dents, participate in curriculum development and fastfax 813- 787 -5808 for free listing. Upon request, departmental governance and pursue an individual we'll provide potential candidates from our referral Dynamic, AMS Seal meteorologist with warm program of research and professional creative ac- database -also at no charge. personality, ratings increases, and ideas to help tivity. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Communication/Mass you make money. Reply Box A -31. Communication. Applicants should have college level teaching experience and have or show prom- EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AMS, NWA Seals. BS, MS de- Meteorologist: ise of scholarly or creative productivity. Profession- grees. Four great years in Milwaukee. Available al experience desirable. Women and minorities are March 1st. Upward bound. Alan Sealls 414 -444- On- camera coaching: Sharpen TV reporting and encouraged to apply. Rank: Assistant professor, 5323. anchoring/teleprompter skills. Produce quality tenure track. Salary: Dependent on qualifications. demo tapes. Critiquing. Private lessons with former News photojournalist, creative -live off the shoul- Deadline: February 7, 1992. Address applications ABC News correspondent. 914- 937 -1719. der, award winner seeks +50 position. Extensive to: Richard E. Caplan Ph.D. Chair, Search Commit- Julie Eckhert. Eckhert Special Productions. of knowledge of ENG & SNG, Microwave. Call Joel tee, School of Communications, The University is 404- 621 -5086. Akron, Akron, OH 44325 -1003. The University an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. WANTED TO BUY EQUIPMENT

MISCELLANEOUS Used 1" or VHS videotape. Looking for large HELP WANTED SALES quantities. Will pay shipping. Call Carpel Video, Free promo voices: Network quality, great rates, 301- 694 -3500 Nearly 100 markets already taken. If you have overnight turnaround. Top NY male and female what it takes to live on $2,000 in commissions per Top dollar for your used AM or FM transmitter. Call v/o's available for your weekly promos, etc. Our month while you build your own business into a six- now. Transcom Corp., 800 -441 -8454. clients include Nickelodeon, Lifetime, Travel Chan- figure income, call us now. We need good people nel, plus Indies. Try us free for one week. Call for with media sales, and /or production experience in: Midwest LPTV apprentice seeks donations of any demo. Ron Knight/Susan Berkley 800 -333 -8108. Buffalo, Charleston /Huntington, Dallas, Denver, and all television broadcast equipment. Scott Duluth/Superior, Idaho, Knoxville/Bristol, Las Ve- Clem, PO Box 14, Thompsonville, IL 62890. Be on TV: Many needed for commercials. Now gas, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Montana, Pittsburgh, hiring all ages. For casting into call 615- 779 -7111 Raleigh -Durham, San Diego, Flint/Grand Rapids and West -Central Texas. We market the world's ext. T -681. FOR SALE EQUIPMENT largest stock library of animated effects, plus pre - Career videos. Our broadcast professionals pre- produced TV commercials and custom characters pare your personalized resume tape. Unique for- like Jim ( "Hey Vern, It's Ernest ") Vamey and much AM transmitters: Continental /Harris MW1A 1KW. mat, excellent rates, proven success. 708 -272- more. Call Lee Michaels at Cascom Syndication, CCA/MCM 2.5KW. CCA/Harris/RCA 5KW. Har- 2917. 615-242 -8900. EOE. ris/CCA 50KW. Transcom 800- 441 -8454.

48 Classified Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting FM transmitters: RCA 20KW. Collin 10KW. CCA TELEVISION 2 5KW. Collins 1KW Transcom 800- 441 -8454. HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT HELP WANTED SALES CONTINUED AM and FM transmitter, used, excellent condition. Guaranteed. Financing available. Transcom. 215- 884-0888. FAX 215 -884 -0738. REGIONAL Blank videotape: Betacam, 3/4" & 1 ". Broadcast quality guaranteed and evaluated. Betacam - 20's VICE PRESIDENT DIRECTOR $4.99. 3/4" - 20 minutes $5.99, 3/4" - 60 minutes - SALES $8.99. 1" - 60 minutes $24.99 in quantity. Magneti- cally examined, cleaned and packaged. Guaran- OF OPERATIONS Immediate Opening teed to perform as new. Sony, 3M, Fuji, or Ampex. StarNet is a rapidly growing national Position is based in Suburban For more info. call Carpel Video toll free, 1 -800- cable television service which dis- Philadelphia and covers the 238 -4300. tributes promotional tune -in and South spot advertising to cable systems. Central United States. Heavy travel Broadcast equipment (used): AM/FM transmitters Required. Excellent salary and RPU's, STL's antennas, consoles, processing, turn- At this time, we are seeking a tables, automation, tape equipment, monitors, etc. seasoned manager to fill this newly bonus structure. College degree, Continental Communications, 3227 Magnolia, St. created position. minimum 2 years cable television Louis, MO 63118. 314 -664 -4497, FAX 314 -664- experience. (Sales Mktg.) Send 9427. As VP of Operations, you will over- resume, detailed cover letter and operations see all StarNet technical salary history to: Lease- purchase option. Need equipment for your including video engineering, mas- radio, television or cable operation? NO down pay- ter control operations, traffic, pro- ment. NO financials up to $70,000. Carpenter & iruS ' duction and software development. Associates, Inc. Voice: 504- 764 -6610. Fax: 504- Vice President, Affiliate Sales 764 -7170. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in computer and 1332 Enterprise Drive, 1000' tower. Standing in Albion, Nebraska. Heavy television operations as well as the Suite 200 Kline tower includes 6-1/8" coax. Purchase in place ability to build and motivate a large West Chester, PA 19380 with land and building, or move anywhere. Call Bill staff with diverse responsibilities. Kitchen, 303 -786 -8111. NO PHONE CALLS EOE For immediate consideration, please UHF TV transmitters 2 avail. 30KW, 110KW. Low send or fax letter, resume and salary 4 good Klystrons low Kitchen, band price. Bill Sun- history to Linda Trusk, Starflet, belt Media. 303- 786 -8111. 1332 Enterprise Drive, West Equipment financing: New or used. 36-60 Chester, PA 19380. FAX: (215) months, no down payment, no financials required 692 -6487. No phone calls please. HELP WANTED TECHNICAL under $35,000. Refinance existing equipment. StarNet is an equal opportunity Mark Wilson, Exchange National Funding. 1 -800- employer. 275 -0185. We do start-up business.

Subcarrler space for rent: 92KHZ subcarrier on 50,000 watt ERP Boston station. Call Larry Bruce at WBMX 617 -236 -6841 for details. TECHNICAL New UHF 120Icw transmitter... Under $500K installed! Pauza Company 615 -238 -4200. DIRECTORS

RF components... parts, line, exciters, Klystrons, In only five years, QVC Network has be- etc. Pauza Company 615-238 -4200. HELP WANTED SALES come the largest and most successful cable shopping network in the country, Studio equipment new 8 used. Cameras, switch - ers, VTR's, etc. Leasing available! Pauza Company now reaching more than 43 million 615- 238 -4200. Do you have a... homes nationwide. This impressive growth has created a need for a Techni- Used television production equipment - See us REPUTATION? cal Director for our exciting new venture - in booth 1814 at the 1992 NRB Convention January A reputation for strong sales and market- The QVC Fashion Channel. 26, 27 & 28 at the Sheridan Washington Hotel, ing. computer animation. special effects Washington, DC - Media Concepts, Inc. 918 -252- and design. Working at our state -of- the -art facility in 3600. PA, If you can bring in the clients, we can ser- West Chester, you will work on a 24- C-Band transportable available for long or short vice their needs. hour television operation controlling sev- term lease. 5.5 Comtec offset T/R antenna; 3 port; eral robotic cameras while directing and We have an expanding and strong creative combining network; redundant; generator with or technical directing a live TV show. without tractor. Call 1- 800 -634 -6530 for informa- staff to support you. tion. Send resume and salary requirements to: If you have solid TV production ex- prience, knowledge of Grass Valley Surplus equipment: 300+ equip racks for sale, in Switchers plus a lot of ambition and ener- stock, immed deliv. Never used. Similar to OPTIMA RA- 701924, Vertical cabinet w /doors, shelves, 16 4N6e0wWyeosrtk gy, we'd like to hear from you. outlet elec power strip (761-Ix24"Wx19"D) Call TELEzIG 4Nyd100 6t We offer a competitive salary and bene- Verda Mullings, 301- 428 -7363, Brent Bohne x7345 Computer AnlmoY,on/Diyn fits, including relocation assistance. or Norma Gourley x7344. Please mail or fax your resume to: Harris MW50B transmitter stereo exciter, modula- tion monitor, phaser unit, 3 155 -ft towers, 3" line, Maryanne Delaney, QVC Network more. Cost $350.000, Asking $75,000 for all. Will Goshen Corporate Park sell individual items. Call M.D. Smith 205-533-3131 M -F, 9am -4pm. West Chester, PA 19380 Fax (215) 430 -2368. We are an equal opportunity em- We'll give you all the credit ployer, m /f. FAX: (202) 293-FAST OR MAIL TO: VISA' Classified Dept.. 1705 DeSales Street, NW, QVC Washington, DC 20036. NETWORK We also accept American Express Q ualvy Valut Conven(nuv

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 Classified 49 HELP WANTED PROGRAMING HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY PROMOTION & OTHERS Chief Executive Officer CAPITAL NEEDED TELEVISION National Radio Network

Promotions Producer National Radio Network (NRN) is seeking After 114 years of marketing and media research in Cable TV firm located in suburban NY seeks a a Chief Executive Officer with consider- Puerto Rico, a broadcasting interest group is in the process of acquiring a radio station. The property will producer /reporter with a minimum of 2 years able radio experience interested in the serves the highly profitable San Juan/Caguas CMSA TV production /reporting experience, including challenge and potential rewards of start- that remains undervalued, as noted by current industry edit room and remote operations, strong writing ing a new media company. The CEO will observers. skills. on- camera talent. and the ability to meet be responsible for evaluating and imple- deadlines. In 1989; this radio market yielded a $64 million profit to menting all aspects of NRN's planned approximately 25 stations serving this area. The We offer a competitive salary with comprehen- business strategies; this includes pre- estimated operating profit margin potential for the newly sive benefits package Send resume including senting NRN to potential investors and acquired station is 19% in its second year of operations, salary requirement to strategic partners. and an average 28% ROE in the following third through frith years Box 1063 -DO, 12th FI, Once fully funded and operational, NRN 360 Lexington Ave, will create 24 -hour specialty programing organization it looking for individuals who can evaluate this exceptional opportunity from both e and distribute it to affiliate AM radio sta- NY, NY 10017 narketing and media interest as well as a socio-cultural Equal Opportunity Employer M F tions nationwide. standpoint These individual should also have an Corporate offices are located outside of aggressive attitude with foresight and irrerest in the developmental an inn ovatrve broadcasting organization. New York City. Compensation will consist Total escrow capital needed is $500,000. TO WITH of a combination of salary, bonus, equity WANT WORK and options For more information end requirements, ant interested parties may writs to OCO, 545 Eighth Avenue, Suite THE BEST? Reply in confidence to: Box A -34 401461, Mw York, MY 10011 or call (212) 830-7434. EOE Principals - please. If you have at least 2 years of experience in any of the following areas: HELP WANTED NEWS -Graphic /Live Action Producer -3D Animator /Designer ALLIED FIELDS -Designer /Painbox Operator PROGRAM DIRECTOR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES You are invited to join us and be Are you a Diplomat, Juggler, Firefighter, part of the creative team. We are Referee, Analyst, Creative Force and looking for NEWS JUNKIE? Do you have 3 -5 years expanding our staff and >A 1 1 rs+ team players. hands -on broadcast management expe- aIl\ 1f 1/1 rience? Are you a well -rounded news a/VJIrl1VL9IG If you want work with the best and to "heavy weight" with on-air and reporting Press: It Radio lobs, updated daily are up to the challenge, send re- Television jobs, updated daily background? If you are... WE'VE BEEN 2 Hear "talking resumés" sume and salary requirements to: LOOKING FOR YOU. Send resume and I II To record "talking resumés" and salary requirements to: employers to record job openings 460 West 42nd Street E Weekly memo to improve your lob New York, NY 10036 KFWB NEWS 98 search technique TELEZIGN ALL NEWS ALLiDE TIME Cempv, ANmmon/o,lyn Human Resources 1 -900- 726 -JOBS '1- penna. (5 6 2 7) 6230 Yucca St., RADIO Hollywood, CA 90028 HELP WANTED SALES Equal Opportunity Employer zoi Telecommunications HotLit -i ev.95porrnh. Marketing Rep. SITUATIONS WANTED ANNOUNCERS TV Anchor, Reporter, Weather. Sports. Sales. Producer and Entry Level Jobs. NPR leading Satellite Services, a sup- MARK Radio Disc Jockey. News. Program Director, plier of satellite transmission services Sales and Entry Level Jobs. for the radio broadcasting industry, is WAINWRIGHT looking for a marketing representative 1- 900 -786 -7800 19 years experience as morning and 17 w W,iaW bn n L .117 Chap. tderar with excellent presentation skills. Our afternoon drive personality A services include sports satellite Phones, humor, interviews and commu- networking, transportable uplinking, nity involvement adhoc network services and dedicated Versatile performer, excellent produc- leasing. transponder channel Quali- tion skills fied applicants must have: A proven Various airchecks available, including sales track record (3 years minimum); WJR, Detroit; WISN, Milwaukee; WTIC- TV'S MOST excellent written and oral communica- FM, Hartford tions skills; degree or equivalent expe- Great fit for news /talk, full- service, or TRUSTED JOB rience; technical sales experience, personality adult formats and demonstrated knowledge of the LISTING SERVICE satellite and radio industry is pre- (914) 949 -8596 Since 1986 ferred. Salary, commision and bonus Ask around - People in the bushes will tell you why plan, company paid expenses and Blind Box Responses: Our daily updated phone lines provide benefit package. Send resume, cover 50 -70 NEW, CONFIRMED OPENINGS PER WEEK letter, and salary history to: BOX ? ?? To Subscribe call 800-237 -807 Catibmia 408-648 -5200 NPR Personnel- #147 c/o Broadcasting Magazine 2025 M Street, NW 1705 DeSales St., NW Washington, DC 20036 Washington, DC 20036 THE BEST JOBS ARE ON THE LINE EOE (No tapes accepted) P O Box 51909. Pacific Cxae. CA 93950

50 Classified Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR SALE STATIONS CONTINUED CONTINUED Southwest U.S. Top twenty market In- THE RADIO FINANCE SPECIALISTS with Find that Television dependent TV Station solid share. New Financings ReFinances Terms available. or Radio job this week! Smaller Markets Restructures Weekly Magazine to TV and Radio Jobs Mid -Atlantic area Top fifty market, Inde- TV Y,tl,w. fion,, Ryon. Morin-. pendent TV Station. Reaches 2 ADI's. SIGNAL PROPERTIES TV Sil.. 0.edu01/. 99 Stole St., Brooklyn His., N.Y. 11201 Obolo TR.. Noon (804) 461 -5444. Dine.,. Faadr .,d (7181 6415825 Gory Low, Jobs

Jobs norM dwenel coli.,, lb. Nod SO. CALIF. HIGH DESERT CLASS B FM aby by lb. Spins OWNER RETIRING EXCELLENT FACILITIES WITH GREAT Mae lmo in one Flowing AM. Colorado 3.9% Isom Inm any Cash GROWTH POTENTIAL. ASKING $1.1M WTERMS Maóloftafd á sine. conbam,e unemployment College, Ag, Industry. -buc« PACIFIC Visa Wekarn Family owned, 40 years serving NORTHWEST CLASS C -1 COMBO REAL 1-800-444-6827 community. $95K down, owner finance, ESTATE INCLUDES STUDIO'OFFICES 1 ASKING week $6.95 1 month $1995 3 ngnths $49.95 o.a.c. Call Cash Price $895K W/TERMS a woo moo bii7W Hw,.mem fan Fba Solo RJ470,0.50.IL60605 303-356-7675. $325.000. Finance options. BRETT E. MILLER (805) 523 -7312

MISCELLANEOUS AM /FM COMBO BROADCASTING'S CLASSIFIED RATES Colorado Ski Resort All orders to place classified ads 8 all correspondence pertaining to This be sent to BROAD- Blows money and/or coupons $95,000 section should CASTING. Classified Department 1705 DeSales St Patrons try to catch Terms for Qualified Buyer N.W.. Washington. DC 20036 202.659 -2340 (informa- as many as they can tion only). 412 -391 -4877 Payable In advance. Check. money order or credit (309) 788-0135 card (Visa or Mastercard) Full and correct payment must accompany all orders All orders must be In writing by either letter or Fax 202.293-3278 If payment is made by credit card. indicate card number expiration AM /FM date and daytime phone number DONATIONS ROCKY MOUNTAIN 5.6 X cash flow. 2 X gross Deadline is Monday at noon Eastern Time for the fol- Reasonable terms. $855.000 lowing Mondays issue. Earlier deadlines apply for is- RELIGIOUS DONATION sues published during a week containing a legal holi- CONSIDERING DONATING COMPLETELY EQUIPPED Hardesty & Associates day A special notice announcing the earner deadline will ratecard SATELLITE AUTOMATED WAYX-AM STEREO 1 KW 115 Retiro Way be published above this Orders. FÜLLTIMER WAYCROSS. GA. I HOUR FROM SEA IS- changes. and or cancellations must be submitted in LAND. MUST BE RESPONSIBLE. QUALIFIED TAX EX- San Francisco, CA 94123 writing NO TELEPHONE ORDERS. CHANGES AN. EMPT GROUP. WHO CAN ASSUME $950 00 MONTHLY 415 -563 -4411 D'OR CANCELLATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FIRM LEASE ON STUDIO BUILDING AND 9 ACRE TOW. When placing an ad. indicate the EXACT category ER SITE OR $350.000 CASH - PLUS LEASE TO INDIVID. desired Television. Radio. Cable or Allied Fields, Help UAL BUYER Wanted or Situations Wanted. Management. Sales. CALL OWNER. 615432 -2335, 1-4 PM WEEKDAYS. News. etc. II th,S information is omitted. we will deter- CP For SALE mine the appropriate category according to the copy SC's booming Grand Strand resort area NO make goods will be Tun d all information is not WANTED TO BUY STATIONS Health forces sale of CP for Class A FM included. No personal ads Pawleys Island, SC Rates: Classified listings (non- display). Per issue Heft) $225.000 Wanted Si 50 per word. $30 weekly minimum Situa- tions Wanted 755 per word. $15 weekly minimum All We have a serious interest in Contact A.J. Guest, Box 1307 other classifications $t 50 per word. $30 weekly mini- acquiring an East Texas FM or Americus, GA 31709 mum

(912)924 -1290 1 inch FM /AM. Prefer a small or Rates: Classified display (minimum upward in half inch increments) Per issue. Help Wanted $130 medium market with workable per inch. Situations Wanted $65 per Inch All other classifications $130 per Inch For Sale Stations. Want- financing. ed To Buy Stations. Public Notice 8 Business Opportu- Tel: (214) 350 -6471 FOR SALE: miles advertising require display space. Agency commission only on display space Frequency rates VIRGINIA CLASS A FM available Blind Box Service: (In addition to basic advertising SHENANDOAH VALLEY costs) Situations wanted No charge. All other classifi- FOR SALE STATIONS cations $15 per ad per issue The charge for the blind ' Fabulous Growth Potential box service applies to advertisers running listings and display ads. Each advertisement must nave a separate Excellent Staff & Equipment box number BROADCASTING will not forward tapes. Priced To Sell! transcripts. portfolios. writing samples. or other over- IRS AUCTION Creative Owner Financing sized materals such materials are returned to sender IN FT. BRAGG, CA Merger /Joint Venture Possible Do not use folders. binders or the like. Replies to ads with Blind Box numbers should be 3.7 ACRES W/STUDIO BLDG (Valuable Real Estate on Interstate Available) DE- addressed to. Box (letter 8 number). c o BROAD- SIGNED BY RCA. ALL EQUIP- Reply to: Wolf Radio CASTING. 1705 DeSales St_ NW. Washington. DC MENT IN PLACE FOR AM STN. 15245 Shady Grove Rd., #150 20036 Please do not send tapes. MIN. BID OF $15,858.60. CALL Rockville, MD 20850 Word count: Count each abbreviation. initial. single LARRY figure or group of figures or letters as one word each MINSON (707) 463 -2117. (301) 590-1950 Symbols such as 35mm. COD. PD.etc . count as one word each A phone number with area code and the zip code count as one word each. The publisher Is not responsible for errors in printing due to Illegible copy -all copy must be clearly typed FLORIDA or printed Any and all errors must be reported to the S. FLA FULL C FM MAJOR MARKET. daytime AM. growth potential. Classified Advertising Department within 7 days of make awaiting development $995.000 publication date. No credits or goods will be made materially MAJOR MARKET. lulltime AM. well established. on errors which do not affect the Booming Market advertisement. Urban Contemporary format $650.000 For Sale by Owners PANHANDLE. lulltime AM. plus Class A FM PublIsher reserves the tight to alter classified copy to under construction $360000 conform with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. as amended. Publisher reserves Reply Box N -50 BECKERMAN ASSOCIATES the right to abbreviate. alter. or 'elect any copy. Box 82784, Tampa, FL 33682 813-971 -2061

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 Classified 51 Broadcasting's E By The Numbers

STOCK MARKET PERFORMANCE AVERAGES NASDAQ: 630.82 ( +3.36 %) 58P Ind.: 499.27 ( +0.99 %) 1200 - FROM JAN 1991 TO JAN 15,1992 ALL % CHANGES FROM PRIOR WEEK 974 +4 -40% 1000 785 +5.10% 800 533 +2.70% 600 434 428 400 +3.40% -^-+3-50%264 200 Jan91 Feb91 Mar91 Apr91 May91 Jun91 Ju191 Aug91 Sep91 Oct91 Nov91 Dec91 Jan92 Broadcasting Bcstg + Other Interests Program) Equipment & Enc;ineering Services

TELEVISION ADVERTISING VOLUME (IN MILLIONS) SUMMARY OF

$10,000 BROADCASTING & CABLE NETWORK 8,000 BROADCASTING

6,000 Service ON AIR CP's' TOTAL' Commercial AM 4,985 232 5,217 4,000 Commercial FM 4,570 1,015 5,585 2,000 Educational FM 1,507 315 1,822 Total Radio 11,062 1,562 12,624 0 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Commercial VHF TV 556 16 572 $8,000 - Commercial UHF TV 576 168 744 7,000 Educational VHF TV 123 5 128

6,000 Educational UHF TV 234 10 244

5,000 - Total TV 1,489 199 1,688

4,000 - VHF LPTV 232 154 386

3,000 - UHF LPN 742 862 1,604

2,000 Total LPTV 974 1016 1,990

1,000 - FM translators 1,892 362 2,254

0 VHF translators 2,702 84 2,786 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 UHF translators 2,330 376 2,706 $8,000 - 7,000 - CABLE 6,000 5,000 Total subscribers 56,072,840 4,000 - Homes passed 87,433,000

3,000 - Total systems 11,135 2,000- Household penetrationt 61%

1,000 Pay cable penetration /basic 79%

0 Includes off -air licenses. t Penetration percentages are of TV household universe of 93.1 million. 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Construction permit. 'Instructional TV fixed service. Studio-transmitter link. Source: Nielsen, NCTA and Broadcasting's own research. Sown: Mann-Erickson / Television Bureau of Advenising

52 By the Numbers Jan 201992 Broadcasting For the Record s

As compiled by BROADCASTING from KMZU(FM) Carrollton and KTRX(FM) Tarkio, both AFC For Communica- Abbreviations: -Antenna Missouri. Filed Dec. 18. Jan. 6 through Jan. 10 and based on tions: AU- Administrative Law Judge: alt.-alter- filings, authorizations and other FCC ac- nate: ann.- announced: ant-antenna: aur.-aural: KELK(AM)- KLKO(FM) Elko, NV (AM: BTC911231EK; 1 -U; tions. aux. -auxiliary: ch.-channel: CH-critical hours.: 1240 khz; kw FM: chg.- change: CP -construction permit: D-day: BTCH911231EL; 93.5 mhz; 3 kw; ant. -314 (.)- DA- directional antenna: Doc.- Docket: ERP-ef- Seeks transfer of control within licensee Elko fective radiated power: Freq -frequency: HAAT- Broadcasting Co. in stock sale, price to be deter- OWNERSHIP height above average terrain: H &V- horizontal and mined after review of records and appraisal of prop- CHANGES vertical: khz-kilohertz: kw- kilowatts: lic. -Ii- erty. Transferors are D. Ray Gardner and Virginia cense: m- meters: mhz- megahenz: mi.- miles: L. Gardner, husband and wife. Transferees are *pp&Mims MP- modification permit: mod. -modification: Paul G. (son of Ray) and Ketra D. Gardner, hus- night: pet. for recon.-petition for reconsider- band and wife. Paul Gardner is general manager of WACT -AM-FM Tuscaloosa, AL (AM: N- ation: PSA- presunse service authority: pwr.- stations. Filed Dec. 31. BTC911230EB; 1420 khz; 5 kw -D, 108 w -N; FM: power: RC -remote control: S-A- Scientific -Atlan- BTCH911230EC; 105.5 mhz; 1.5 kw; ant. 400 ft.)- WDOS(AM)- WSRK(FM) Oneonta, NY (AM: la: SH- specified hours: SL- studio location: TL- Seeks transfer of control of New South Radio Inc. BAL911223GY; 730 khz; 1 kw -D; FM: transmitter location: trans. transmitter: TPO-- for $1.3 million. Sellers are Stephen J. Taylor, Ed- BALH911223GZ; 103.9 mhz; 850 w; ant. 520 transmitter power output: U or unl.- unlimited (.)- ward L. Taylor IV and Suzanne J. Taylor, who also Seeks assignment of license from Hastings Broad- hours: vis. visual: w- watts: "- noncommercial. have interests in WTLZ(FM) Saginaw, MI; casting Corp. to Ultimate Broadcasting Network Inc. Six groups of numbers at end of facilities changes for $700,000. Seller is headed by Gordon H. Has- WIKS(FM) New Bern, NC; WQBZ(FM) Fort Valley, items refer to map coordinates. One meter equals tings, has no interests. GA, and WMDH -AM -FM New Castle, IN. Buyer is 3.28 feet. and other broadcast Buyer Thomas J. Lich. Filed Dec. 30. is headed by Jaci Michelitsch, and has no other 23. KOPA(AM)- KSLX(FM) Scottsdale, AZ (AM: BA- broadcast interests. Filed Dec. L911220EA; 1440 khz; 5 kw -D; FM: BAL- mhz; 3 kw; ant. 356 ft.) -Seeks assignment of li- H911220EB; 100.7 mhz; 100 kw; ant. 1,847 WKZF(FM) Bayboro, NC (BALH911226HR; 97.9 ft.)- cense from Ellco Inc. to Communicast Consultants Seeks assignment of license from Cook Inlet Radio mhz; 3 kw; ant. 312 ft.) -Seeks assignment of li- Inc. for $115,000. Seller is headed by Don Ellis, Partners Ltd. to Great American Television & Radio cense from Atlantic Broadcasting Inc. to Carolina and has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is Co. Inc. for $11,406,240. Seller is headed Dan Community Broadcasting Inc. for $375,000 by headed by Dean Judd. Principals in buyer also hold Mason, is ( "Changing Hands," Jan. 6). Seller is headed by and licensee of WPGC -AM -FM Morning - minority interests in The Great Stock Co., licensee side (Washington), MD; Atlanta; John Wiggins, who is also selling WULF(AM)- WZGC(FM) of KFMY(AM) -KZOL(FM) Provo, UT. Filed Dec. 26. KBXX(FM) Houston; KUBE(FM) Seattle; WKXH(FM) Alma, GA (see "For the Record," Jan. WUSN(FM) Chicago and WZLX(FM) Boston. Its KSEK(AM)- KYPG(FM) Pittsburg -Girard (Jop- 13). He recently purchased KDXR(FM) Borger (Am- 1991). Wig- parent, Cook Inlet Region Inc., is parent of licensee lin, MO), KS (AM: BAL911231EG; 1340 khz; 1 kw- arillo), TX ("Changing Hands," Dec. 23, of WTNH(TV) New Haven, CT, and WSMV(TV) U; FM: BALH911231EJ; 101.1 mhz; 3 kw; ant. 325 gins also has interests in WWFN(FM) Florence, SC, Nashville, TN. Director William D. English has inter- ft.) -Seeks assignment of license from Lowell and WNKX(FM) Centerville. TN. Buyer is headed ests in KBYR(AM) -KNIK(FM) and KTVA(TV) An- Communications Ltd. to Freeman Broadcasting by Jay Meisenhelder. Shareholder Ross H. Fleisch- chorage and KCBF(AM) -KTVF(TV) Fairbanks, AK. Inc.; asset purchase agreement will be filed as man is also 47% shareholder of licensee of WHSM- Buyer is headed by George E. Castrucci and David amendment in near future. Seller is headed by AM-FM Hayward, WI, and 5% shareholder of li- H. Growl; its sale of WDVE(FM) Pittsburgh and David L. Winegardner, and has interest in censee of KJFM(FM) Louisiana, MO. Filed Dec. 26. KBTN(AM) Neosho, MO. Buyer is headed by Rob- WNDE(AM) -WFBQ(FM) Indianapolis for $54 million WSOC(AM) Charlotte, NC (BAL911227EA; 930 ert D. Freeman, and has no other broadcast inter- was recently approved (see "For the Record," Dec. khz; 5 kw -D, 1 kw -N) -Seeks assignment of license ests. Filed Dec. 31. 9). Great American is also licensee of WBRC -TV from WSOC Radio Inc. to Bible Broadcasting Net- Birmingham, AL; KTSP -TV Phoenix; KSEG(FM) WNVL(AM) Nicholasville, KY (BAL911223EB; work Inc. for $475,000. Seller is headed by John Sacramento, CA; KBPI -FM Denver; WXTB(FM) 1250 khz; 500 w -D) -Seeks assignment of license James Rouse, and is subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Clearwater and WISP -TV St. Petersburg, both from High Communications Partnership to Laney licensee of WSB- AM -FM -TV Atlanta; WSOC -FM- Florida; WKLS -FM Atlanta; WRIF(FM) Detroit; Communications Inc. for $125,000. Seller is head- TV Charlotte, NC; KLRX(FM) Dallas; WHIO -AM -TV WDAF -AM -TV and KYYS(FM) Kansas City, MO; ed by general partner Calvin G. High, and is licens- and WHKO(FM) Dayton, OH; WKBD(TV) Detroit; WKRC -AM -TV and WKRQ(FM) Cincinnati and ee of WCKU(FM) Hicholasville, KY, and WCYK- WCKG(FM) Elmwood Park (Chicago), IL; KFI(AM)- WTVN(AM)- WLVQ(FM) Columbus, both Ohio; AM-FM Crozet, VA. It also owns cable TV system KOST(FM) Los Angeles; WIOD(AM) -WFLC(FM) KEX(AM) -KKRZ(FM) Portland, OR, and WLZR -AM- serving Falmouth, KY, and is limited partner in sys- Miami; KTVU(TV) Oakland (San Francisco), CA; FM Milwaukee. Filed Dec. 20. WFTV(TV) tems serving North Carolina. Buyer is headed by Orlando, FL; WPXI(TV) Pittsburgh, and KDAC(AM) Fort Bragg, CA (BAL911231 EA; William J. Laney, and has no other broadcast inter- WSUN(AM) -WWRM(FM) St. Petersburg, FL. Buyer is headed by Lowell L. 1230 khz; 1 kw -U) -Seeks assignment of license ests. Filed Dec. 23. Davey, and is non -profit, from Fort Bragg Broadcasting Co. to Paul D. Clark; non -stock corporation which recently acquired WTIX(AM) New Orleans (BAL911231EH; 690 consideration is subject to acquisition of station KPAC(FM) San Antonio. It is also licensee of khz; 10 kw -D, 5 kw -N) -Seeks assignment of li- assets by anticipated assignee. Seller is headed by WYFW(FM) Wichita, KS; WAVO(AM) Decatur, cense from Radio Partners II Ltd. to WTIX Inc. for Charles W. and Josephine Stone, and has interests WYFK(FM) Columbus, WYFA(FM) Waynesboro, $800,000. Seller is headed by Charles J. Givens, in KIOS -AM -FM Willows, CA. Buyer has no other WYFS(FM) Savannah and WYFZ(FM) Evans, all and has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is broadcast interests. Filed Dec. 31. Georgia; WYFE -FM Tarpon Springs, WYFB(FM) headed by George Buck Jr., and is also purchasing Gainesville and WYFO(FM) Lakeland, all Florida; WYRS(AM) Rock Hill, KNRY(AM) Glendale, CA (BAL911223EA; 1240 SC (see below). Filed Dec. WHPE(FM) High Point and WFFL(FM) Henderson, khz; 1 kw -U) -Seeks assignment of license from 31. both North Carolina; WYFN(AM) Nashville, Southern California Broadcasting Co. to KNRY Ra- WCMP -AM -FM Pine City, MN (AM: BA- WHGG(FM) Knoxville and WYFC(FM) Clinton, all dio for $425,000. Seller is headed by Fred S. Bea- L911231EE; 1350 khz; 1 kw -D; FM: BAL- Tennessee; WYFG(FM) Gaffney, WYFH(FM) North ton, and is also licensee of KIEV(AM) Glendale, CA. H911231EF; 92.1 mhz; 3 kw; ant. 300 h.) -Seeks Charleston and WYFV(FM) Cayce, all South Caroli- Buyer is headed by David Wagenvoord, who is assignment of license from WCMP Broadcasting na; WYFY -FM Fisher, WV; WYFD -FM Decatur, AL, president of Wagenvoord Advertising Group Inc., Co. Inc. to Pine City Broadcasting Co. Inc. for and WYFIFM) Norfolk, WYFJ(FM) Ashland and licensee of KLAV(AM) Las Vegas. Filed Dec. 23. $650,000. Seller is headed by Gerald H. Robbins, WYFT(FM) Luray, all Virginia. Filed Dec. 27. WMTO(FM) Port St. Joe, FL (BAPLH911231GR; and has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is WTZO(AM) Hendersonville, NC (BAL911231ED; 93.5 mhz; 2 kw; ant. 393 ft)-Seeks assignment of headed by Patricia McNulty; she (vice president) 1600 khz; 5 kw -D, 500 w -N) -Seeks assignment of CP from WMTO Ltd. to Claycomb Communications and Kenneth Buehler each are 50% stockholders of license from Conner Communications Inc., debtor -in- Inc. for $500,000. Seller is headed by managing WDSM(AM) -KZIO(FM) Superior, WI. Filed Dec. 31. possession, to United Broadcasting Enterprises Inc. partner Redge A. Mahaffey, and has no other KZOX(FM) Macon, MO (BAPH911218GJ; 99.9 for $65,000. Seller is headed by Ralph C. Conner, broadcast interests. Buyer is headed by Thomas mhz; 3 kw; ant. 170 ft.) -Seeks assignment of CP and has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is and Karen Claycomb, husband and wife, and has from KLTM Radio Inc. to Kanza Inc. for $25,000. headed by W. T. Denman Ill, and is licensee of no other broadcast interests. Filed Dec. 31. Seller is headed by Leland E. Ebert, and is also WISE(AM) Asheville, NC. Filed Dec. 23. KRXK -AM-FM Rexburg, ID (AM: BALS11226ED; licensee of KLTI(AM) Macon, MO. Buyer is headed 1230 khz; 1 kw -U; FM: BAPLH911226EE; 98.1 by Michael L. Carter, and is licensee of KAOL(AM)- WPTF(AM) Raleigh, NC (BTC911220EH; 680

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 For the Record 53 khz; 50 kw -U)-Seeks transfer of control within li- leave her with 50 %. Buyers are Bruce Lindsey and Park, MN; WPAT -AM -FM Paterson, NJ; censee company. headed by J. C. D. Bailey, et al., Daniel W. Zei, et al. Principals have no other broad- WHEN(AM) -WRHP(FM) Syracuse and WUTR(TV) for no cash consideration; application requests cast interests. Filed Dec. 26. Utica, both New York; WNCT- AM-FM -TV Green- Commission's approval of recapitalization of licens- ville, NC; KWJJ -AM -FM Portland, OR; WNAX(AM) ee in order to reduce the licensees existing bank and Actions Yankton, SD; WDEF- AM -FM -TV Chattanooga debt. Licensee has no other broadcast interests. WJHL -TV Johnson City, both Tennessee; WTVR- Filed Dec. 20. KTCN(FM) Eureka Springs, AR AM-FM-TV Richmond and WSLS -TV Roanoke, (BALH911113HZ; 100.9 mhz; 1.1 kw; ant. 531 ft.)- both VA, and KEZX -AM -FM Seattle. Action Dec. WYRS(AM) Rock HIII, SC (BAL911224EB: 1150 Granted assignment of license from Butler Broad- 18. khz; 1 kw -U) -Seeks assignment of license from casting Co. Inc. to Bank of Eureka Springs for Inc. Inc. for Parkway Communications to WHVN $10,000. Seller is headed by Beverley Butler, and WLRS(FM) Louisville, KY (BALH911106GH; $115,000. Seller is headed by Ted Soloman, and has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is headed 102.3 mhz; 3 kw; ant. 300 ft.)- Granted assignment no is headed has other broadcast interests. Buyer by Lewis E. Epley and W. King Gladden, and has of license from Radio One of Louisville Inc. to De- by George H. Buck Jr.. who is also purchasing no other broadcast interests. Action Dec. 27. sert Communications II Inc. for cancellation of debts WTIX(AM) New Orleans (see above). Buck owns owed to Greyhound Financial Corp. as consider- (BALH911031GY; 96.5 100% of licensees of WNAP(AM) Norristown, PA; KKCY(FM) Colusa, CA ation. Seller is headed by Thomas M. Duddy, re- WOLS(AM) Florence. SC; WHVN(AM) Charlotte, mhz; 3 kw; ant. 39 ft.)- Granted assignment of ceiver, and was recently granted the sale of WAVG Phoenix NC; WEAM(AM) Columbus, GA; WYZE(AM) Atlan- license from Monument Media Inc. to (AM) Louisville, KY. Buyer is headed by Gregory C. ta; WMGY(AM) Montgomery, AL; WTOO(AM) Broadcasting Inc. for $390,000. Seller is headed by Smalis, who is also purchasing KYIS(FM) Oklaho- Asheville, NC; KURB -AM -FM Little Rock, AR; Mark P. Guidotti, and has no other broadcast inter- ma City. Action Dec. 30. WZGO(AM) Portage, PA. Buck is permittee of ests. Buyer is headed by Gary Katz (77 %), and is WDOE(AM )-WCOA(FM) Dunkirk -Fredonia, NY WKXU(FM) Portage, PA, and 50% owner of non- also licensee of KCEZ(FM) Corning, CA. Action (AM: BAL910823HD; 1410 khz; 1 kw -D, 500 w -N; voting stock of WAME(AM) Statesville, NC. Filed Dec. 30. FM: BALH910823HE; 96.5 mhz; 660 w; ant. 686 Dec. 24. KNRY(AM) Glendale, CA (BAL911223EA; 1240 ft.)- Granted assignment of license from Chautau- WOIZ(AM)- WBUB(FM) St. George, SC (AM: khz; 1 kw- U)- Granted assignment of license from qua Broadcasting Corp. to Tri -County Broadcasting BTC911224GO; 810 khz; 5 kw-D; FM: Southern California Broadcasting Co. to KNRY Ra- Inc. for $650,000. Seller is headed by Vincent T. BTCH911224GP; 107.5 mhz; 100 kw; ant. 984 dio for $425,000. Seller is headed by Fred S. Bea- Ridikas, and has no other broadcast interests. Buy- ft.) -Seeks transfer of control of Lowcountry Media ton, and is also licensee of KIEV(AM) Glendale, CA. er is headed by E. Michael Boyle, and is licensee of Inc.; consideration being price paid for stock by Buyer is headed by David Wagenvoord, who is WCED(AM)- WOWQ(FM) Dubois, PA. Directors of transferor when he became shareholder. Transfer- president of Wagenvoord Advertising Group Inc., Tri -County Broadcasting are also stockholders of or is Ronald E. Hoover, selling 50% of shares. licensee of KLAV(AM) Las Vegas. Action Dec. 11. Derrick Publishing Co. licensee of WKSN(AM)- Buyer is Charles Barton, who is also 50% owner of WJGC(AM) Jacksonville, FL (BAL911002EA; WHUG(FM) Jamestown, NY. Action Dec. 31. licensee of WSSC(AM) Sumter, SC, and is 40% 1530 khz; 50 kw-D)-Granted assignment of li- WADV(AM) Lebanon, PA (BAL911120EB; 940 general partner in applicant for new FM at Sumter, Inc. to cense from Defuniak Communications Chris- khz; 1 kw -D, 5 w-N)-Granted assignment of li- SC. Filed Dec. 24. tian Voices, Texas Ltd. Partnership for $140,000. cense from Robert Kapp to F.D.K. Inc. for $50,000. WEMT(TV) Greenville, TN (BALCT911226KJ; Seller is headed by Robert F. Schermann, and has Seller has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is ch. 39: 3,020 kw -V; 302 kw -A: ant. 2,628 tt.)- interests in WJFC(AM) -WNOX(FM) Jefferson City, headed by Dorothea L. Krug (50 %), and has no Seeks assignment of license from East Tennessee TN. Buyer is headed by The Proctor Group Inc. other broadcast interests. Action Jan. 2. (60 %) and Gerald R. Proctor; partner John R. Pow - Broadcasting Corp. to Television Marketing Group KTCR(AM)- KOTY(FM) Kennewick -Richland, of Tri- Cities Inc. for assumption of debt. Sale in- ley is licensee of WIIM -TV Iron Mountain, MI. Action WA (AM: BAL910909EA; 1340 khz; 1 kw -U; FM: Dec. 31. cludes WLMT(TV) Memphis and its satellite station BAPLH910909EB; 106.5 mhz; 100 kw; ant. 1,076 WMTU(TV) Jackson, TN (see For the Record," KUCL(AM) Boise, ID (BAPL911122EA; 730 khz; ft.)-Granted assignment of license (KTCR) and Jan. 13). Seller is wholly owned subsidiary of M.T. 500 w- D)-Granted assignment of CP from PTI CP (KOTY) from 1 -82 Acquisition Corp. to First Ra- headed Communications, by Mike Thompson. Buy- Broadcasting Inc. to Idaho State Board of Educa- dio West Corp. for $450,000. Seller is headed by er is subsidiary of Chesapeake Bay Holding Co., tion (Boise State University) as gift. Seller is head- W.D. Siegenthaler, and is also licensee of KUTI headed by Richard J. Davis, former Lt. Governor of ed by Roy Robinson and Charles E. Robinson, and (AM)- KXDD(FM) Yakima, WA. Siegenthaler has in- Virginia. Filed Dec. 26. is subsidiary of Pacific Telecom Inc., licensee of terests in Contemporary Media Corp., licensee of KSSO(AM) Conroe, TX (BAL911226EL; 1140 KZMG(FM) New Plymouth, ID; KQLO(AM) Reno KSGR(FM) -KCIX(FM) Garden City-Nampa (Boise), khz; 5 kw -D)-Seeks assignment of license from and KWNZ(FM) Carson City, both Nevada; KDUK ID. Buyer is headed by Ronald D. Hoon, and has Sweeny Broadcasting Co. Inc. to Martin Broadcast- (AM) Eugene and KLCZ(FM) Florence, both Ore- no other broadcast interests. Action Dec. 31. ing Inc. for $175,000. Seller is headed by Cecilia G. gon. It is also parent of Eagle Valley Communica- in Benavides, executrix of estate of Baldemar S. Ben - tions Corp., which owns cable systems Colorado. is headed Fay, has interests in avides. which is also licensee of KTLK(AM) Lub- Buyer by Gary and NEW STATIONS bock, TX. Buyer is headed by Darrell E. Martin, and KBSM(FM) McCall, KBSU(FM) Boise, KBSW(FM) is licensee of KANI(AM) Wharton, TX. Martin is Twin Falls and several translators, all Idaho. Action Dec. 30. 81 % owner of licensee of K WWJ(AM) Baytown, TX, Actions and 100% owner of licensee of KFIT(AM) Lockhart KMNS(AM)- KSEZ(FM) Sioux City, IA (AM: BA- Morristown, NY (BPH910206MB)-GGranted (Austin), TX. Filed Dec. 26. L911113EB; 620 khz; 1 kw -U; FM: BAL- app. of Northstar Broadcasting Corp. for 102.9 mhz; WCFR(AM)- WMKS(FM) Springfield, VT (AM: H911113EC; 97.9 mhz; 100 kw; ant. 643 ft.)- 3 kw; 100 m. Address: Box 63, Rd. #2, Watertown, Granted assignment of license from Legend Com- BAL911220EF; 1480 khz: 5 kw -D; FM: BAL- NY 13601. Applicant is headed by Jeffrey Shapiro munications of Iowa Ltd. to Chesterman Communi- H911220EG; 93.5 mhz; 3 kw; ant. 300 h.) -Seeks and Bruce G. Danziger. Danziger has interests in cations for $1.4 million. Seller is assignment of license from Quality Communica- Sioux City Inc. WNCQ(AM) -WCIZ(FM) Watertown, NY. Shapiro headed Patrick, recently tions Inc. to Bernhardt Broadcasting Co. Inc. for by W. Lawrence and sold and Vice President William Goddard each own $365.000. Seller is headed by Wilson W.M. Wong; WYCL(FM) Boyertown, PA ( "Changing Hands," 12.3% of WTSV(AM)- WHDO(FM) Claremont, NH. Sept. 23, 1991), is selling WSOM(AM)- he and vice president S. Lawrence DeHaan have and Action Dec. 30. WQXK(FM) Sioux City, IA. Patrick also has inter- interests in WNTX(FM) Nantucket, MA. Buyer is 'Midland, TX (BPED900629MM)- Dismissed ests in Signal Communications. licensee of headed by Michael Bernhardt, and has no other app. of Southwest Educational Media Foundation of WMTR(AM) Morristown and WDHA -FM Dover, broadcast interests. Filed Dec. 20. TX Inc. for 92.3 mhz; 100 kw; ant. 300 m. Address: both New Jersey. Buyer is headed by Cy W. Ches- 2921 Brown Trail, Suite 140, Bedford, TX 76021. a WVAB(AM) Virginia Beach, VA (BAL911230ED; terman (24.46%), who also has interests in Ches- Applicant is headed by T. Kent Atkins, and has no 1550 khz; 5 kw-D) -Seeks assignment of license terman Communications. licensee of KSJB(AM)- other broadcast interests. Action Jan. 3. from Message Ministry and Management Inc. to KSJZ(FM) Jamestown, ND. Action Dec. 30. Eclipse Broadcasting Corp. for $150,000. Seller is Nekoosa, WI (BPH8805190G)- Granted app. of headed by Ronald Joyner, and has no other broad- WTVO -TV Lexington, KY (BALCT911108KG; Berry Radio Co. for 93.7 mhz; 3 kw; ant. 100 m. cast interests. Buyer is headed by Ronald W. ch. 36; 2,100 kw -V; 210 kw -A; ant. 1,029 ft.)- Address: 1360 Chicago St., Green Bay, WI 54301. Cowan Jr., and has no other broadcast interests. Shamrock Broadcasting Inc. to Park Communica- Applicant is headed by Julie Ann Albrecht, and has Filed Dec. 30. tions for $11 million ("Closed Circuit," Nov. 4). Sell- no other broadcast interests. Action Dec. 27. er is headed by Bill Clark and is owned by Roy E. WTHX(TV) (BAPCT911226KH; Manitowoc WI Disney family; it owns KMLE(FM) Chandler, AZ; ch. 16; 10.7 kw -V; 1.07 kw -A; ant. 129.27 m.)- KABL(AM) Oakland and KABL -FM San Franciso, Seeks assignment of CP from Tony C.G. Hendey to both California; KXKL -AM -FM Denver; WFOX(FM) for $1,000. has no other FACILITIES CHANGES Marshall J. Garrison Seller Gainesville, GA; KUDL(FM) Kansas City, KS; broadcast interests. Buyer is permittee of LPTV in WCXI(AM) -WWWW(FM) Detroit; WHB(AM) Kan- IA, is general partner in permit - Waterloo, and 51% sas City, MO; WWSW -AM -FM Pittsburgh; KTAB- Applications tee of KBTV(TV) Des Moines, IA. Filed Dec. 26. TV Abilene, KZFX(FM) Lake Jackson and WOFM(FM) Mosinee, WI (BTCH9112261-13; 94.7 KXXV(TV) Waco, all Texas, and KXRX(FM) Seat- As mhz: 50 kw; ant. 150 tt.) -Seeks transfer of control tle. Buyer is headed by Roy H. Park, and is licens- Avon, NY WYNQ(AM) 93.3 mhz-Dec. 26 appli- within Mosinee Communications Inc. for $450. Sell- ee of WBMG(TV) Birmingham, AL; KWLO(AM)- cation of Karen S. Klehamer mod. of CP (BPH- er is Peggie Post Mallery, selling .6% of shares, to KFMW(FM) Waterloo, IA; KJJO -AM -FM St. Louis 880629MK) to change; ERP: 2.1 kw (HIV); ant.

54 For the Record Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting 116 m.; TL: 1.25 km north of 6425 E. Avon Lima Attietts Cana(oharie, NY WCAN(FM) 93.3 mhz -Jan. 2 Rd., Avon Township, Livingston County, NY. application of W granted for mod. of license AM's AMC Clarksburg, WV WOBG(AM) 1400 khz -Jan. 2 to increase ERP: 3.5 kw (H &V) (per docket #88- is Orange, khz application of Hilber Corp. for CP to correct coordi- CA KPLS(AM) 830 -Dec. 30 appli- 375). cation of Orange County Broadcasting Corp. grant- nates: 39 17 46 - 80 18 16. Durham, NC WFXC(FM) 107.1 mhz -Dec. 31 ed for mod. of CP (BP810209AK) to augment stan- application of WFXC -FM and WDUR -AM Inc. grant- dard radiation pattern for nighttime. ed for mod. of CP (BPH -900601 ID) to change ERP: FM's Maunawili, HI KULA(AM) 1460 khz -Dec. 31 ap- 2.6 kw H &V, ant. 153 m. nondirectional. Marysville, CA KRFD -FM 99,9 mhz -Dec. 23 plication of Mount Wilson FM Broadcasters Inc. Loudonville, OH WBZW(FM) 107.7 mhz-Jan. 2 application of River Cities Radio Ltd. for mod. of CP granted for mod. of CP (BP-850822AD) to change application of Charter Broadcast Group Ltd. grant- (BPH -900105ÌE) to m. city of license to Honolulu. change ant.: 665 ed for mod. of CP (BPH- 880301OD) to change Indianapolis WHHH(FM) 96.3 mhz-Dec. 24 ap- Kinsey, MT KMTA(AM) 1050 khz -Dec. 18 appli- antenna supporting -structure height. plication Inc. for of CP (BPH- cation of Miles City Broadcasting Corp. granted for of Shirk mod. Oxford, OH WMUB(FM) 88.5 mhz-Nov. 13 ap- 880727MJ) to .77 kw (H &V); ant. 200 mod. of CP (BP- 850531AP) to change city of li- change ERP: plication of Pres. & Trustees of Miami Univ. granted m. cense to Miles City, MT. for CP to change ERP: 25.5 kw (H &V); ant. 152 m. Granite Falls, MN KKRC(FM) 93.9 mhz San German, PR WSOL(AM) 1090 khz -Dec. 19 -Dec. Holdenville, OK KXKY(FM) 106.5 mhz -Jan. 2 20 application mod. of CP (BPH - application of Gauthier & Rodriguez Radio Asso- of John Linder application of Mary Pearl Castillo Creech & Assoc. (H ciates granted for CP to change TL to south side of 890417MD) to changes ERP: 6 kw &V), ant. 80 Inc. granted for mod. of CP (BPH- 880707MC) to m., TL: km from Wegdahl, at bearing of Route 2, .4 km south of Hormigueros, PR, and 3.9 MN, change ERP: 4.5 kw H &V; ant. 62 m. 341.7 degrees. change antenna system. Isabela, PR WKSA -FM 101.5 mhz -Dec. 20 ap- North Mankato, MN KDOG(FM) 96.7 mhz-Dec. FM's plication of Isabela Broadcasting Inc. granted for Broadcasting 20 application of Minnesota Valley Oro Valley, AZ KVNM(FM) 97.5 mhz -Dec. 27 CP to change antenna supporting-structure height. CO. for mod. of CP (BPH- 9003281G) to change application of Pueblo Radio Broadcasting Service 244C3 Johnston, SC WKSX -FM 92.7 mhz -Dec. 13 ap- ERP: 3.9 kw (H &V), change to channel (per dismissed for mod. of CP (BPH- 861002TA) to docket #89-394). plication of Edgefield -Saluda Radio Co. Inc. grant- change ant. -41 m., and change TL: NW corner of ed for CP to change ERP: 1.79 kw H &V; ant. 176 Bolivar, MO KGBX -FM 106.3 mhz -Dec. 19 ap- La Cholla Blvd. and Ina Rd., Pima County, AZ. m.; TL: west side of US 25, .5 km north of Trenton plication of Sunburst II Inc. for CP to change TL: Modesto, CA KJSN(FM) 102.3 mhz -Dec. 31 in Edgefield County, SC. Farm Rd. C, 4 km NW of Strafford, IN, Greene Co., application of Community Modesto BCasting Corp. MO.; change community license from Bolivar to West Columbia, SC WSCQ(FM) 100.1 mhz - of granted for mod. of license to increase ERP: 6 kw Nixa, MO (per MM docket #90 -485). Dec. 13 application of Congaree Broadcasters Inc. H &V (per docket #88 -375). granted for CP to change antenna supporting- struc- Cassville, MO KZRK(FM) 100.1 mhz -Dec. 23 South Lake Tahoe, CA KZFF(FM) 102.9 mhz ture height. W. Wodlinger - application of Kevin M. and Patricia Dec. 31 application of Emerald Communications for mod. of CP (BPH- 880629MA) to change ERP: Germantown, TN WFGI(FM) 94.3 mhz-Dec. 23 Corp. granted for CP to change ERP: .847 kw H &V, TN 2.72 kw; ant. 149; TL: land sec. #12, twn. #22 -N, application of Ardman Broadcasting Corp. of ant. 895 m., and TL: Genoa Peak, 12.9 km north- granted range #27, Barry County, MO; nearest town is for CP to changes ERP: 50 kw (H &V), ant. east of South Lake Tahoe. 144 Rt. 78, Hilltop, MO, 3.3 miles to northwest. m. TL: 1.1 km E of US Mineral Wells, West Palm Beach, FL WEAT -FM 104.3 mhz Desoto Co., MS; change to channel 231C2 (per mhz - Middletown, NY WOSR(FM) 91.7 -Dec. 31 Dec. 30 application of J.J. Taylor Companies Inc. docket #87-619), employ directional antenna. application of WAMC Inc. for mod. of CP (BPED- granted for CP to change ERP: 100 kw H &V, ant. TX KTBQ(FM) 107.7 mhz 890427MA) to change ERP: 1.8 kw H &V; ant. 192 Nacogdoches, -Dec. 388 m.; change class from CI to C (per MM docket 13 application of Center City Communications Inc. m.; TL: south side of state Rte 17, approx 1 km SE #87 -438), grant rescinded and reinstated to pend- granted for 8805241A) to TL: 1.4 of intersection of Rte 17 and Wolfe Lake Rd, Sulli- CP (BPH- change ing status; motion for stay dismissed as moot. km WNW intersection of Hwy 259 and Route van County, NY. of Fort Valley, GA WKXK(FM) 97.9 mhz -Dec. 23 699. Oneonta, NY WORK(FM) 103.9 mhz -Dec. 24 application of Middle Georgia Broadcasting Inc. TX KALK(FM) 97.7 mhz 19 ap- application of Hastings Broadcasting Corp. for CP Winfield, -Dec. granted for CP to changes ERP: 9.8 kw (H &V), plication Parker Communications Inc. to change ERP: 2.05 kw (H &V). of -Hill grant- change to channel 250C3 (per docket #90 -325). ed for CP to change ERP: 22.5 kw (H &V): ant. 100 Riverhead, NY WRCN -FM 103.9 mhz -Dec. 20 Knoxville, IA KRLS(FM) 92.1 mhz -Dec. 31 ap- m. TL: 33 11 01 95 12 32 change to class C3. Corp. for application of East Shore Broadcasting plication of Leighton Enterprises Inc. granted for CP mod. to is West Rutland, VT WRUT(FM) 107.5 mhz -Dec. of license (BLH- 870609KB) change anten- to change ERP: 15.5 kw H &V, ant. 94 m., and na type. 19 application of Brian Dodge dismissed for mod. of change class: C3 (per docket #89 -366). CP (BPH- 891229JP) as mod.; ant. 699 m.; ERP .11 TN WALV(FM) mhz -Dec. 10 Cleveland, 95.3 Storm Lake, IA KAYL -FM 101.5 mhz -Dec. 30 kw (H &V); 43 38 22 - 72 50 12. application of Thomason Broadcasting Inc. for mod. application of Northwest Iowa Broadcasting Corp. VI WJKC(FM) 95.1 mhz -Dec. 19 of license to increase ERP: 3.5 kw H &V (per MM Christiansted, granted for CP to change ant.: 122 m.; TL: US Inc. for docket #88 -375). application of Radio 95 granted CP to Hgwy 71, .8 miles E of Storm Lake. (Application is change ant. 241 m.: TL: 3 km southeast of Chris- Huntingdon, TN WTKB -FM 93.7 mhz -Dec. 23 to correct information on file dating from 1949; no tiansted, St. Croix, VI. application of Big Tenn Communications Co. Inc. actual construction is proposed.) Bedford, VA WYMY(FM) 106.9 mhz 17 for mod. of CP (BPH- 870506KF as mod.) to change -Dec. Henderson, KY WKPB(FM) 89.5 mhz -Sept. 5, application of Tri -City Media Co. granted for mod. of ERP: 6 kw (H &V); ant. 100 m.; TL: just off US 1990, application of Western Kentucky University CP (BPH- 881017MH) to change ERP: .33 kw H &V. 70 near New Hope 1 mile Highway Cemetery, granted for CP to change ERP: 43 kw H &V; ant. southwest of Atwood, TN. 115 m. Lebanon, VA WXLZ(FM) 107.3 mhz -Dec. 20 application Yeary Broadcasting Inc. granted for Port Lavaca, TX KPLV(FM) 93.3 mhz-Dec. 18 of Madisonville, KY WSOF-FM 89.9 mhz-Dec. 31 mod. of CP (BPH- to changes ERP: .53 application of Coastal Wireless Co. for CP to 861001TC) application of Madisonville Christian School granted kw H &V, ant. 236 m., TL: 300 m. W. of state route change ant.: 97 m.; TL: 2.1 miles northeast of inter- for CP to change ERP: 39.4 kw H &V. 673, approx. km east of Dickensonville. VA. section of Hwy 87 and FM 1616 on south side of FM 3.7 1616 near Placedo, TX. Scottsville, KY WVLE(FM) 99.3 mhz -Dec. 27 Narrows, VA WZFM(FM) 101.3 mhz-Dec. 12 application of Sherandan Broadcasting Co. Inc. dis- of Rebecca Lolli and Faye Nicholson Payson, UT KTCE(FM) 92.3 mhz -Dec. 18 appli- application missed for mod. of license to increase ERP: 3.6 kw granted for mod. CP (BPH- 870515NI as mod.); cation of Moenkopi Communications Inc. for mod. of H &V (per docket #88 -375). change ERP: 5.7 kw RSV; ant. -123 m.: TL: approx- of CP (BPH- 880421MM) to change ERP: .110 kw imately 1.9 miles of Narrows on Route 100, (H &V); ant. 675.4 m.; TL: 9 km NW of Payson in St. James, MN KXAC(FM) 100.5 mhz -Nov. 13 east Giles County, Pearisburg, VA. West Mt. communications site, Utah County, Utah. application of Rogers Broadcasting Co. granted for mod. of CP (BPH- 890420MF) to change ant.: 132 WI 18 1V's Rudolph, WIZD(FM) 99.9 mhz-Dec. ap- m., TL: 4.3 km from South Branch, at bearing of plication of Wizard Communications Inc. for CP to 76.2 degrees. Davenport IA KQCT(TV) ch. 36 -Dec. 18 appli- change ERP: 6 kw (H &V); change from non- direc- cation of Black Hawk College granted for mod. of Butler, MO KMOE(FM) 92.1 mhz 14 appli- tional to directional anntenna. -Nov. CP (BPET- 890111 KH) to change ERP (vis): 6.9 kw; cation of Bates Broadcasting Co. granted County antenna: Andrew ALP4L1(DA). for CP to change ERP 4.725 kw (H &V), ant. 45 m. TV's Campton, NH WVFM(FM) 106.7 mhz -Dec. 13 West Milford, NJ WFME -TV ch. 66 -Dec. 17 Paducah, KY WDKA(TV) ch. 49-Dec. 27 appli- application of White Mountain Radio granted for application of Family Stations of New Jersey Inc. cation of Macpherson BCasting of KY Inc. for mod. mod. of CP (BPH- 860828MB) to change ERP: .079 granted for mod. of CP to change ERP: V.24 kw, of CP (BPCT- 840424KFBPCT- 911209KF) to kw H &V; ant. 597 m.; TL: Mt. Tecumseh, approx. ant. 711 ft., TL: Bald Mountain, near Mahwah, NJ (74 -12 change ERP (vis): 1820 kw; ant. 327 m.; TL: 4.8 km 100 m. NW of top of Quad Ski Lift, Waterville Valley -03 41- 07 -14) antenna: Bogner B24U0. at north 243 degrees east from Vienna, Johnson Ski Area, Grafton County, NH. 43 57 32 - 71 33 23; Seattle KOMO -TV ch. 4 -Dec. 17 application of County, IL; antenna: Alan Dick & Co. Inc. SG- amended 5 -21 -90 to change ERP to .125 kw and Fisher Broadcasting Inc. granted for CP to change 28(BT); 37 -23 -45 - 88- 56 -23. ant. to 610 m. ant. 351 m.; antenna: Dielectric TDM -7A4.

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 For the Record 55 Branch, Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Branch, Mass Media Bureau.) Bureau.) ALLOCATIONS Christiansted, VI Effective February 24, amend- Bixby, OK Effective February 21, amended FM ed FM Table to substitute channel 228B for channel Table Springdale, AR Proposed allotting UHF channel to substitute channel 287C3 for channel 228A; modified CP for WAVI(FM) accordingly. (MM 57 to Springdale as its first local television service. 287A; modified CP for KBXT -FM accordingly. (MM docket 91 -296, by R8O [DA 91 -1642] adopted De- Policy Comments due February 27, replies March 13. (MM docket 91-179, by R &O [DA 91-1639] adopted De- cember 30 by Chief, and Rules Division.) cember 30 by Assistant Allocations Docket 91 -363, by NPRM [DA 91 -1586] adopted Chief, Branch, Nassawadox, VA Proposed allotting channel Policy and Rules Division, Mass Media Bureau.) December 19 by the Assistant Chief, Allocations 222A to Nassawadox as its first FM service. Corn - Branch.) Dyersburg, TN, and De Witt, Heber Springs, ments due February 27, replies March 13. (MM Hoxie, Docket 91 -364, by NPRM [DA 91 -1589] adopted Epworth and Dyersville, IA, and Dodgeville, WI Jonesboro and Newport, all Arkansas Effective December 20 by the Assistant Allocations Effective February 24, amended FM Table to allot February 21, substituted Channel 244C2 Chief, channel 247C3 to Epworth; filing window: February for Channel 264A at Newport, AR, and conditionally Branch.) modifying license of 25 -March 26. (MM Docket 89 -384, by R &O [DA 91- KOKR(FM); and substituted channel 264C2 for 244A at Heber 1643) adopted December 31 by Chief, Allocations channel Springs, Branch.) AR, and conditionally modified license of KAWW- FM. (MM docket 87 -563 by Second R &O [DA 91- ACTIONS Houma and Chalmette, LA Proposed reallotting 1640] adopted December 30 by Chief, Allocations channel 298C2 from Houma to Chalmette, and Branch, Mass Media Bureau.) modifying license of KCIL(FM) accordingly. Com- Belton, TX Effective February 24, amended FM ments due February 27, replies March 13. (MM Erratum Amendment of Part 76, subpart J, sec- Table to substitute channel for Docket 91 -361, by NPRM [DA 91 -1580] adopted 292C3 channel tion 76.501 of Commission's rules and regulations 292A; modified license KOOC(FM) December 19 by Assistant Chief, Allocations of accordingly. to eliminate prohibition on common ownership of (MM docket 91 -276, Branch.) by R&O [DA 92 -3] adopted cable TV systems and national television networks. January 3 by Assistant Chief, Allocations Branch.) Grenada, Artesia and Okolona, all Mississippi Corrected second further NPRM (FCC 91 -403) Effective February 21, substituted channel 261C2 Gilmer, TX Effective February 20, amended FM adopted January 3. Table for channel 261A at Grenada, and conditionally by substituting Channel 237C3 for Channel Affirmed Mass Media Bureau decision denying 237A modifying license of WQXB(FM); substituting chan- at Gilmer, and conditionally modifying license requests by Longview Cable Television Co. Inc., nel 260C2 for channel 261A at Artesia, and condi- of KLSO(FM) accordingly. (MM Docket 91 -250, by and Kilgore Cable Television Co., for reinstatement R &O [DA tionally modifying license of WZIX(FM); and allot- 91 -1588) adopted December 20 by the of their original petitions seeking waiver of Commis- Assistant ting channel 289A to Okolona as its first broadcast Chief, Allocations Branch.) sion's distant signal importation rules, abolished in service. Filing window for Okolona: February 24- Jourdanton, TX Proposed allotting channel 239A 1980. (Report MM -560, Mass Media Action, by March 25. (MM docket 89 -406 by R8O (DA 91- to Jourdanton as its first FM service. Comments Commission January 2 by MO&O [FCC 92 -6].) 1638] adopted December 30 by the Chief, Alloca- due February 27, replies March 13. (MM Docket 91- Granted Continental Cablevision of Ohio, operations Branch.) 362, by NPRM [DA 91 -1581) adopted December 19 tor of cable television systems serving several com- by Assistant Harrisburg and Albemarle, NC Effective Febru- Chief, Allocations Branch.) munities in northern Ohio, waivers of FCC's net- ary 24, amended FM Table to allot channel 224A to Trinity, TX Dismissed petition of Roy E. Hender- work program nonduplication and syndicated Harrisburg; filing window: February 25 - March 26. son seeking allotment of channel 251A to Trinity. exclusivity rules. (Report MM -599, Mass Media Ac- (MM docket 89 -594, by R&O [DA 91 -1644] adopted (MM Docket 91 -272, by R8O [DA 91 -1579] adopted tion, by Commission January 2 by MO8O [FCC 92- December 31 by Assistant Chief, Allocations December 19 by Assistant Chief, Allocations 9].)

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PROFESSIONAL /SERVICE DIRECTORY RATES 52 weeks - $45 per insertion 26 weeks - $60 per insertion 13 weeks - $75 per insertion There is a one time typesetting charge of $20. Call (202) 659 -2340 Dismissed Petition by Poughkeepsie Broadcast- Chicago ing Limited for reconsideration of Commission order KBLZ(FM) KANY Kanehoe Radio Inc.: denying review of Review Board decision that de- Kanehoe. HI WLVW -FM WDVH HVS Partners; Salisbury, vied PBL's application for new FM on channel 241A KBSY(FM) KLHK Landmark Communications MD at Poughkeepsie. (MM docket 88 -279, report DC- Inc.: Poteau. OK WLYK(FM) WKZZ CEBE Investments Inc.; 2028.) KFXT(FM) KFNC Central Oklahoma Radio Lynchburg, VA Terminated proceeding which proposed to permit Corp.; Sulphur. OK WMJW(FM) WZRI Carol B. Ingram; Cleveland, new MS use of UHF -N spectrum by wireless cameras KHKN -FM KPUP -FM Jerry J. Collins: operated for electronic newsgathering. (MM- 85-36, Gonzales, CA WMKG(FM) WWMY WWMY -FM Broadcasting Report DC -2025, by Commission December 31, by Inc.; Eden, NC Order [FCC 91- 433J.) KHYI(FM) KZKF Maple Communications Ltd.: Howe. TX WMRV -FM WMRV Beacon Broadcasting Corp.; Fairness Doctrine Complaint Denied complaint Endicott, NY tiled by Arkansas AFL -CIO and Committee Against KKCD(FM) KKVU Vantageg Communications Inc.; Amendment 2 against KARK -TV Little Rock, AR. Omaha. NE WNDJ(FM) WVZG Windwill Cop; A General Partnership; White Stone, (By MO&O [FCC 91 -434) adopted December 31 by KLPQ(FM) Hall Broadcasting Inc.; Cabot. AR Commission.) VA KLTH(FM) Bonneville Holding WNOX(FM) WLOD -FM Inc.; Loundon, TN Triad Communications Co. Issued Notice of Ap- Company; Kansas City. MO C -K parent Liability for forfeiture of $23,750 for apparent WJXN Pé KMJI(FM) KXLT Genesis Broadcasting Inc.: WOAD -FM -FM St. Broadcasting repeated violation of Commission's rules regarding Denver Inc.; Utica. MS cable signal leakage. (By Letter [FCC 92 -15) adopt- KMXE(FM) KSIF Simmons Family Inc.: Idaho WOHP(FM) WQFC The Cedarville College; ed January 6 by Commission.) ( ) y Falls, ID Portsmouth, OH ICI Cablevision of Colorado Issued Notice of- -FM WEZE-FM Salem Media of Apparent Liability for forfeiture of $23,750 for appar- KMXV(FM) KLSI Apollo Radio of Kansas City WORD Pennsylvania Inc.; Pittsburgh ent repeated violation of Commission's rules re- Inc.: Kansas City. MO garding cable signal leakage. (By Letter [FCC 92 WORG(FM) WMNY -FM Clarence E. Jones; - KNNC(FM) KJWL Rees - Slaymaker Radio 11 ] adopted January 6 by Commission). Elloree. SC Partnership I Ltd.; Georgetown, TX Fresno, CA Denied New Life Enterprises Inc.- -FM WC/LA LaFollette Broadcasters Inc.; KODZ(FM) KHYI Evergreen Media Corp. of WOLA reconsideration of dismissal of its for LaFollette, TN application Dallas; Arlington, 7X new FM on channel 257A. (By Commission Janu - WQON(FM) WFXK DitmerBroadcasting Co. KOZZ -FM KOZZ Lotus Radio Corp.; Reno ary 2, by MO &O [FCC 92 -8], Report MM -597.) Inc.; Grayling, MI KPIG(FM) KHTX Radio Ranch; Freedom, Montecito, CA Denied Premier Broadcasting Inc. CA WQXA -FM WQXA Penn Central Broadcasting reconsideration of action by Mass Media Bureau] KRIG(FM) KNFB KBGH Radio Group; Nowata, Inc.; York. PA which dismissed its application for new FM on' OK WRAK -FM WGBE Bald Eagle Broadcast channel 225A. (By Commission January 2 by' KRSS(FM) KRCD MO &O [FCC 92-7), Report MM -598.) -FM Calvary Chapel of Costa Associates; Williamsport, PA Mesa Inc.; Chubbuck, ID Associates Punta Rassa, FL Granted application of Kightl WRRK(FM) WMYG WHYW Ltd.; KSPY(FM) KZDD John K. LaRue; Ounicy, CA Broadcasting Ltd. for new FM on channel 249A;; Braddock, PA denied competing applications. (MM Docket 90- KTZN(FM) KOSN Nova Communications Ltd.; WRVF(FM) WXMX Tri -City Radio Limited; 106, by ID [FCC 920-11 issued January 3 by AUI Green Valley, AZ Upper Arlington, OH Joseph Chachkin.) KYFI(FM) Bible Broadcasting Network Inc.; WSQN(FM) WJZX Atlantic Broadcasting Sylvester, GA Granted applications of CA Broad- Lafayette, LA Company Inc.; Scranton, SC casting Inc., and Thomas W. Lawhorne for new WAQQ(FM) WGKL -FM Adams Radio of WTCF(FM) WKFK Mid -America Broadcasting class A FM. (MM Docket 90 -192 by Decision [FCC Charlotte Inc.; Charlotte, NC Inc.; Carrollton, MI 91R-116) adopted December 18 by Review Board.) -FM WAQY Saga Communications Ltd.: WIRY -FM WSHZ Barry W. Sims, Receiver; Des Moines, IA Granted motion tiled by Minority WAQY Springfield, MA Rotterdam, NY Communications Inc. for extension of time to Janu- ary 3, 1992, to prepare joint preliminary engineering WBMW(FM) WVNL Red Wolf Broadcasting WWNJ(FM) WKTW Mercer County Community exhibit regarding a construction permit for new FM. Corp.; Ledyard, CT College; Dover Township, NJ (MM Docket 91 -204 by Order [FCC 91M-35081 is- WBOO(FM) WJIB Vega Corp.; Kennebunk, ME WXKB(FM) WAKS WRCC Partners; Cape sued December 30 by AU Joseph Stirmer.) WDBN(FM) WIML Johnson County Coral, FL Columbia, LA Granted application of Pears Broadcasters Inc.; Wrightsville, GA WXML(FM) WVZX Kayser Broadcast Ministries Broadcasting Inc. for new TV on channel 11, re- Inc.: Upper Sandusky, OH versing Review Board decision. (MM docket 88- WDRK(FM) WBKL Milblack Inc.; Callaway, FL 183, Report DC -2029, Commission December 24 WEGM(FM) WBOZ -FM Southwestern WXMX(FM) WGOR -FM WGOR -FM Ltd.; St. by MO&O [FCC 91. 422).) Broadcasting Corp. Inc.; Johns, MI Bedford, NH Dismissed Appledore Communica- Hormigueros, PR WXTK(FM) WOCB -FM Boch Broadcasting Ltd.; tions Inc. petition for reconsideration as procedural- WENY -FM WLEZ WENY Inc.; Elmira, NY West Yarmouth, MA ly defective. (MM docket 88 -3, Report DC 2024, by WEAK -FM WOKZ American Home Town WZSR(FM) WAIT -FM Pride Communications Commission December 31 by MO &O [FCC 91- Radio Corp.; Muncie, IN Ltd.; Woodstock, IL 4321.) WZZV(FM) -FM WYST -FM United Broadcasting Co. WAXH Northeast Radionet Ltd.; Oueensbury, NY Granted application of Brad- WERQ of Eastern Maryland Inc.: Baltimore Olyphant,yp PA mark Broadcasting Co. for CP for new FM at Queensbury. (MM Docket 90-181 by Decision (FCC WFGI(FM) WEZI -FM Ardman Broadcasting Existing 1V' s 91R-115) adopted December 12 by Review Board). Corp. of Tennessee; Germantown, KXAM -TV KLNO KXAN Inc.; Llano, TX Waco, TX Affirmed Review Board decision grant- WBCC(TV) WRES Brevard Community ing application of Kennelwood Broadcasting Co. WGGR(FM) WVYJ Greater Greenwood College; Cocoa, FL Inc., for new FM on channel 233A. (MM docket 89- Broadcasting Ltd.; Greenwood, IN WGOX(TV) WWFG West Florida Television 338, Report DC-2026, by Commission January 2, WGUS -FM WOPW HVS Partners; Augusta, GA by Order [FCC 92-2].) Ltd.; Inverness, FL WHJX -FM WHJX Eagle Broadcasting Inc.; WRDC(TV) WPTF -TV FSF TV Inc.; Durham, Brunswick, GA NC WJBT(FM) WZAZ -FM Thomas M. Baumer; Green Cove Springs, FL CALL LETTERS WKMK(FM) WVYF K&B Broadcasting Co. Inc.; KHNR(AM) KORL Coral Communications Honolulu - Sylvester, GA Corp.; WKOD(FM) WKEZFM Eure Communications WBBE(AM) WMAK Gizmo Communications Grants Inc.; Yorktown, VA Inc.; London, KY WKJZ(AM) WPNT Existing FM's WKXD(FM) WRJTJWC Broadcasting; Diamond Broadcasting Inc.; Monterey, TN Chicago KBSY(FM) KTLC Tye Broadcasting Inc.; Tye. WLOL(FM) KXLV -FM Intrepid Broadcasting Recision Inc.; Cambridge, MN KBLS(FM) KXDJ Lesso Inc.: North Fort Riley, WPRX(FM) Twinlakes Communications; KS WLS -FM WYTZ WYTZ -FM Radio Inc.; Russell Springs, KY

58 For the Record Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting Fifth s Estater

SHERRIE PATRICE MARSHALL

Convinced FCC Chairman Alfred She moved over to the staff of Sikes's draft of the FCC report to White House Counsel Fred Fielding in Congress on cable television was 1982, specializing in election and eth- far too tough on the medium, FCC ics rules. Four years later. she jumped Commissioner Sherrie Marshall strode to the Treasury Department to work into Sikes's office a week before its for newly appointed Secretary James scheduled July 1990 adoption and de- Baker and his deputy Richard Dar- livered some new language that would man. Today, Baker is Secretary of take the edge off the report and soften State and Darman is Director of the some of its recommendations. Office of Management and Budget. Sikes had no choice but to accept Marshall moved into the private the new version. Marshall had come sector in 1986, first at the law firm of with the proxies of Commissioners Er- Ropes & Gray and later at the firm of vin Duggan and Andrew Barrett, and Wiley, Rein & Fielding. In the fall of three votes is an FCC majority. 1987, she was persuaded to head the In delivering the draft, Marshall FCC's legislative affairs office. On also served notice she was a force to detail from the FCC, she was a mem- be reckoned with. Not only did she ers and the dismay of the networks. ber of the Bush transition team. She have her own ideas. she had, on any For her stance, Marshall took some returned briefly to Wiley Rein before given issue, as much chance of mus- hits in the press and suffered some being tapped for the FCC. tering a majority as Sikes. erosion of her political base in the Marshall dutifully studies the tele- The 38- year -old Marshall wields administration. But Marshall harbors phone and private radio issues that considerable clout. The power flows no regrets: "It comes with the job." come across her desk. but it is broad- from her network of friends in the That quid pro quo cast and cable mat- administration, keen political sense. notwithstanding, Commissioner, FCC; b. Aug. 3, ters that excite her probing intellect and three other inde- Marshall does not 1953, Jacksonville, Fla.; BA, most. English, University of North pendent- minded commissioners in need enemies or un- Marshall has been Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1974; JD, Duggan, Barrett and James Quello. happy interest groups out front in advocat- UNC School of Law, 1977; the she may Of all commissioners, at the moment. Her attorney, Office of the General ing review of the ban be the most pragmatic. Marshall says term is up June 30. Counsel, Federal Election against network -ca- she looks to see what impact changes and she is clearly in- Commission, 1977 -78; minority ble crossownership. in regulation may have on businesses. terested in reappoint- counsel, elections, Senate But other than that, She calls it "reality -test policymak- ment. "I welcome Committee on Rules and she has been careful ing." What's more, say friends and the opportunity to Administration, 1978 -79; not to reveal her po- executive assistant to Commis- foes alike, she carefully calculates the continue to help ad- sitions on upcoming sioner Max Friedersdorf, FEC, political ramifications of her actions. vance the President's broadcast and cable 1979 -81; special assistant, Office Much has been made of her clashes agenda," she says. of Legislative Affairs, The proceedings. with Sikes, with whom she competed The mercurial con- White House, 1981 -82; associate Marshall's reap- at the White House for the FCC chair- ventional wisdom counsel, White House Counsel's pointment this sum- manship. Although those clashes are now says Marshall Office, 1982 -85; executive mer may give her an- real enough. the two are philosophical will get Bush's nod secretary, Treasury Depart- other shot at the soulmates. Both talk the same pro - for another five years, ment, 1985 -86; attorney, Ropes S chairmanship that Gray, Washington, 1986; competition, deregulatory talk. By her even though Sikes has eluded her in 1989. attorney, Wiley, Rein It Fielding, staff's reckoning, she has agreed with thus far declined to Sikes is said not to Washington, 1986 -87; director, as much as. or more endorse her. want the chairman Office of Legislative Affairs, FCC, to stick around than, any other commissioner. After a stint at the 1987 -89; attorney, Wiley, Rein after his term expires Marshall's hand was nowhere more Federal Election FL Fielding, 1989; present position in June 1993. If Mar- apparent than in last year's monumen- Commission, Mar- since August 1989. shall makes all the tal battle over the financial interest and shall went to work for right moves, she syndication rules, which limit the the Reagan White House in 1981. She would be a leading candidate to suc- broadcast network involvement in pro- spent a year with legislative affairs. ceed Sikes. That is, of course, if she graming and syndication. Along with shepherding such nominees as Sandra wants the position. Duggan and Barrett, Marshall blocked Day O'Connor (to the Supreme Court) Marshall professes to be perfectly Sikes and Quello from repealing the and Mark Fowler (to the FCC) through happy where she is: "This a good job rules -much to the delight of produc- the Senate confirmation process. without being chairman."

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 Fifth Estater 59 Fates Fortunes

Marcus O. Evans, general coun- from WMBA(AM) Ambridge, Pa.. MEDIA sel, Group W Cable, Chicago, joins named account executives. Primestar Partners. Philadelphia, as Robert J. Thalman, senior VP, Tina Wlasick, counsel, Orion VP and general counsel. Turner Advertising & Marketing, At- Television Entertainment, joins NBC Phyllis Leibert, associate director lanta, named senior VP, sales and Business Affairs, New York, as se- of research, WWOR -TV Secaucus. N.J. marketing, Turner Program Services nior contracts attorney. (New York), named director of re- International. L.D. (Nick) Bolton, president and search. general manager, WBRC -TV Birming- Laura Nelson, program director, ham, Ala., retired. KWGN -TV Denver, adds duties as chief Lee R. Salzberger, from KOTV(TV) financial officer. Tulsa, joins co -owned WVEC -TV Vytas J. Paskus, chief financial Hampton, Va. (Norfolk), as presi- officer, Emmis Broadcasting, joins dent and general manager, succeeding WTTV(TV) Bloomington, Ind. (Indi- William J. Beindorf, who retired anapolis), as manager of finance and ( "Fates & Fortunes," Dec. 16, 1991). business affairs. Bryce Phillipy, from KID(AM)- Jean- Bernard Miellet, VP and KISF(FM) Idaho Falls, Idaho, joins general manager, Mite!, joins US Thalman Christensen KUDY(AM)- KKZX(FM) Spokane, West Inc., Englewood, Colo., as VP, marketing, Wash., as general manager. Ken Christensen, executive VP, business development Turner Advertising & Marketing, re- Steve Mauldin, VP and general group. places Robert Thalman as VP. manager, WISP -TV Tampa -St. Peters- burg, Fla., named president and Patricia M. Bily, account execu- general manager. tive, Genesis Broadcasting Inc., joins SALES AND MARKETING Joseph A. Carriere, president and KABB(TV) San Antonio as director general manager, Coastal Television, of sales promotion and marketing. Lee Durham, account executive, joins Withers Broadcasting Co. of Owen J. Dougherty, VP and di- ESPN Inc., Chicago, named director, Colorado, Grand Junction, as general rector of communications, Foote Cone advertising sales, Detroit. manager. & Belding Communications Inc., Pollock, director Marshall R. Noecker, president, Simon of sales, Chicago, named VP, director of cor- Buena Vista International Televi- Lamco Communications Inc.. Wil- porate communications. sion/The Walt Disney Co. Ltd., liamsport, Pa., adds duties as CEO, London, joins Columbia Inter- Ralph Dawn, account executive. succeeding Andrew W. Stabler TriStar Jr., national Television VP. WDEF-TV Chattanooga, Tenn., retired. who retired. there as advertiser- supported television. Merry Ewing, from WVVA(TV) Robert G. West, program director, Bluefield, W. Va., joins WSTR -TV KDNL -TV St. Louis, named group pro- John Popkowski, executive VP, Cincinnati as national sales manag- gram director of parent company Turner Broadcasting Sales Inc., joins er. Teena Morrison, from wwEZ(FM) River City Broadcasting's TV stations MTV Networks, New York, as se- Cincinnati, joins WSTR as account there. nior VP, advertising sales. executive. Tim Calcara, station manager, Roy Simpson, general sales man- Hoyt Andres, general manager, KTOF(FM) Cedar Rapids, Iowa. named ager, Satellite Music Networks WVII -TV Bangor, Me., joins WDSI -Tv general manager. (SMN), Dallas, named affiliate sales manager. Don Hibbitts, regional Chattanooga as general sales man- Marc Owensby, program director, ager. affiliate sales manager, Northeast international space trade, U.S. Depart- region, SMN, Dallas, named affiliate direc- ment of Commerce's Office of Space Dana Dejanovich -Maragos, sales manager, West region. tor marketing, Prime Cable. Chica- Commerce, joins Comsat Mobile Com- of go, named VP, marketing. munications, London, as director, Appointments at WTOV -TV Steu- international relations, succeeding Jos- benville, Ohio: Jim Emmerling, local Jeff Kimmel, regional sales man- lyn Read, VP, international rela- sales manager, named general sales ager, WXXL(FM) Leesburg, Fla. (Or- tions, Washington. Arthur E. Gelven, manager; Vern Schofield, account ex- lando), named sales manager. Rho- director, contracts and administra- ecutive, named national sales man- da Bohrer, from co -owned WCOD-FM tion, Comsat, Washington, named VP, ager; Tom Pleva, from Valley News Cape Cod, Mass., joins wxxL as contracts and administration. Dispatch, and Kristen Coccoli, regional sales manager.

60 Fates & Fortunes Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting Lisa Meranus, freelance sales rep- chor, KNDU(TV) Richland, Wash., PROGRAMING resentative, New York, joins Radio joins KULR -TV Billings, Mont., as Band America there as sales repre- reporter. Mara sentative. Ken Beck, news director, Sternthal, man- Barbara Bellini -Witkowski, di- KFWB(AM) Los Angeles, rejoins ager, interna- rector of sales, NVC Arts, joins Radio KGO(AM) San Francisco in same ca- tional TV sales, Vision International, Hollywood, pacity. ABC Distribu- as head of European sales. Marty Haag, executive news di- tion Co., New Mary Beth McAdaragh, national rector, WFAA -TV Dallas -Fort Worth, York, named sales coordinator, Columbia Pictures joins parent company A.H. Belo director, interna- Television, Burbank, Calif., named Corp., Dallas, as VP, news. tional TV manager, sales administration. sales. Darcel Guy, public affairs asso- Bob Reedy, account manager, ciate, Upper Chesapeake Health Sys- Sternthal Tom Simon, Eastern region, Discovery Networks, tem, joins WMAR -TV Baltimore as executive producer, National Geo- Bethesda, Md., named account director of public affairs. graphic Explorer, Washington, manager, acquisitions and develop- Harvey Smilovitz, sports director adds duties as executive producer, ment department. specials. Nicholas Noxon, senior and anchor, WTEN(TV) Albany, N.Y., producer, specials, National Geo- Peter Moss, director and camera- joins WFSB(TV) Hartford, Conn., as graphic, Studio City, Calif., named man, Artists Company, joins Peter- sports anchor. executive producer. mann Films, Los Angeles, as staff director and partner. Guy Sousa, director, marketing TECHNOLOGY and sales for Olympics, CBS -TV, Lynn Deegan, CP, television pro- joins Lifetime Television, New duction, Castle Rock, joins Spring Bill Sturcke, district sales manag- York, as senior VP, sales. Creek Productions, Burbank, Calif., as executive VP, television. er, Panasonic Broadcast Cameras & Andy Musser, play -by -play an- Television Systems Group, Secau- nouncer, SportsChannel Philadelphia, Vida Pelletier, associate producer, cus, N.J., named product manager. joins Prism there in same capacity, USA Network, New York, named Lyle Cavanagh, manager of adver- succeeding Jim Barniak, ("Fates & producer, entertainment. Alice tising and graphic arts, Philips Con- Fortunes," Jan. 13). Schwartz, associate, Morrison & Foerster, New York, joins USA sumer Electronics, joins Zenith Luann Simpson, president, The Network there as attorney, business Electronics Corp., Glenview, Ill., as Travel Channel, joins Video Jukebox affairs. director of advertising and sales Network Inc., Miami, as chief finan- promotion. cial officer and administrative officer. NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS Allan Alcorn, from Apple Com- Claudia Lamb, from WKRCtFM) puter, joins Digital F/X Inc., Moun- Cincinnati, joins KCMO -FM Kansas Nick Ludington, chief of Middle tain View, Calif., as VP, engineer- City, Mo., as morning co-host. East services, Associated Press, Nico- ing. James H. Stone, from Radio Cara- sia, Cyprus, named chief corre- Mark Durenberger, director of spondent, cas Television, joins Coral Pictures AP's World Services opera- technical operations, Midwest Cable tions, Washington. Corp., Miami, as executive VP. & Satellite Inc., Minneapolis, adds Ernie Harwell, long -time voice of Henry Tenenbaum, formerly with duties as director, technology and Detroit Tigers, joins CBS Radio WJLA -TV Washington, joins KRON -TV business development. Sports, New York, as baseball an- San Francisco as reporter. Dave Sanders, general manager, nouncer for 26 regular- season games Deborah Leff, a senior producer of data management systems division, on Saturdays. ABC World News Tonight, has been Hewlett -Packard, joins Grass Val- named senior producer of ABC ley Group, Grass Valley, Calif., as Gloria Monty, executive producer News's 20/20. She succeeds Jeff Dia- general manager. of ABC's General Hospital, resigned, who mond, recently joined NBC as Robert Pernell and Kelli R. citing personal reasons. executive producer of that network's Hughes, temporary group I engineers, upcoming prime time news maga- WLWT(TV) Cincinnati, named group J Christopher Giancarlo, from zine show. Curtis, Mallet- Prevost, Colt & Mosle Il engineers. Denise Dillon, weekend anchor law firm, New York, joins OUR - Steve Osman, manager, systems TOWN Television, Saratoga Springs, and reporter, WTVM(TV) Columbus, engineering, Primestar Partners, Bala Ga., joins WATE -TV Knoxville, N.Y., as director of business af- Cynwyd, Pa., named director, sys- as anchor. fairs. Tenn., tems engineering. Pamela S. Pease, VP, programing, Sandy Heng, general assignment Judy Downes, principal, Downes reporter, KOCO -TV Oklahoma director of TI -IN United Star Net- City, & Co. and McGuire & Downes Cre- joins wsYx(TV) work, joins Mind Extension Uni- Columbus, Ga., as ative Services, joins Editel, Bos- general assignment versity, Englewood, Colo., as VP, reporter. ton, as director of national sales and educational program development. Rhonda Rhode, reporter and an- marketing.

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 Fates & Fortunes 61 Ambassador Diana Lady Dou- WUSA(TV)'S SPORTSCASTER GLENN BRENNER DIES gan, senior adviser, Center for Strate- gic and International Studies, Popular Washington television personality Glenn Washington, appointed to board of di- Brenner died Jan. 14, four days after doctors dis- rectors of International Mobile Ma- covered an inoperable brain tumor. He was 44. In chines Corp., King of Prussia. Pa. November, Brenner suffered a cerebral hemorrhage after competing in the Marine Corps marathon. Jeffrey C. Wakefield, executive VP and director, research A 15 -year veteran of WUSA(TV) Washington, Brenner's division, sportscasts were a combination of wisecracking commen- The Interep Radio Store, New tary and humor that attracted both the "sports junky" and York, elected to The Arbitron Radio the "non -sports lover." During his tenure with WUSA, the Advisory Council. sports department received numerous industry awards. O.E. (Gene) Lussier Jr., president among them two Emmy's, six Chesapeake AP awards and and CEO, Savoy Electronics Inc., several regional UPI awards. Brenner was named Sportscaster of the Year in 1989 Fort Lauderdale, Fla., appointed and 1990 by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Associations. group VP, components group, Elec- Brenner began his broadcasting career in 1972 at WMVB -AM -FM Millville, tronic Industries Association. T. N.J., after a six -year professional baseball career (four years with the New Glyn Finley, from Association for York Mets and two with his hometown Philadelphia Phillies). He then Manufacturing Technology, joins joined WFIL(AM) Philadelphia, making a successful jump to television in EIA, Washington, as staff VP. 1975 at WOWK -TV Huntington, W.Va.; one year later, Brenner moved to Howard M. Weiss, partner, Mul- KYW -TV Philadelphia. He joined WUSA in 1977 as sports director. lin, Rhne, Emmons, Topel law firm, Many Washingtonians followed Brenner's sportscasts, including the Washington, joins Fletcher, Heald President and Mrs. Bush: and I "Barbara are greatly saddened by the & Hildreth there in same capacity. untimely death of Glenn Brenner, a man whose wit and ability has endeared him to so many Washingtonians. The suddenness of his death, and the Bruce Christensen, president and warmth of his personality, leave all of us with a painful emptiness." Hank CEO, Public Broadcasting Service, Yaggi, WUSA vice president and general manager. said in a statement: All Alexandria, Va., elected president of us at Channel 9 are deeply saddened by Glenn's passing and our hearts of The International Council to serve and prayers are with his family at this trying time." two -year term, succeeding Herbert He is survived by his wife, Suzi; daughter, Ashley: son, Matthew. and his A. Granath, president, ABC Video parents, Edie and Bill Brenner. Donations may be made to: Children's Inn. 7 Enterprises, whose term expired. West Dr., Bethesda, Md. 20813; Children's Hospital National Medical Center, I I I Michigan Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20010, and Best Buddies of America Inc., 1350 New York Ave., NW. Washington. D.C. 20005. DEATHS Walter E. Baxter, 53, broadcast- Philadelphia as promotion writer ing executive, died in Burbank. PROMOTION AND PR and producer. Calif., Jan. 5 from complications related to cancer. Baxter was founder, Rikki Leo- ALLIED FIELDS president and CEO of Majestic En- pold, manager of tertainment program distribution corn - creative ser- Robert Hyland, former VP and pany. He is survived by his wife, vices, Geraldo, general manager, KCBS -TV Los Ange- Joyce, and brother, Stephen. Tribune Enter- les, joins Arbitron Co., New York, August C. Meyer Sr., 91. broad- VP, tainment, New as sales and marketing TV net- casting pioneer, died of heart attack work and station services, succeed- York, named Dec. 16, 1991, in Champaign, Ill. director of cre- ing Pierre Megroz, who retired. He formed Midwest Television Inc. in ative services, Todd S. Lituchy, assistant manag- 1952 and signed wCIA(TV) Cham- Tribune Enter- er, program planning, Lifetime Tele- paign. Ill., in 1953. He acquired Leopold tainment Co. vision, joins Norman Hecht Re- WMBD- AM -FM -TV Peoria, Ill., in Jeremy Coleman, promotions and search, Syosset, N.Y., as manager of 1960 and later acquired KFMB- AM -FM- marketing director, WNOR -FM Nor- station and program research. TV San Diego, Calif., in 1964. He folk, Va., joins WJFK(FM) Manas- Broadcast news veteran Roger is survived by his son, August Jr., sas, Va. (Washington), in same ca- Mudd is leaving PBS's MacNeill board chairman, Midwest TV Inc. pacity. Lehrer News Hour for the Ferris Lucile Powell Singleton, 98, re- Professorship Robert S. Cohen, assistant news of Journalism for 1992 tired CBS Radio executive, died Jan. at Princeton University. Mudd. 8 in Roanoke, Va., of influenza. director, WKYC -TV Cleveland, joins who will be leaving the PBS series as CBS Radio in 1929 Jerome H. Schmelzer & Associates Singleton joined public relations and advertising agen- senior correspondent, essayist and auditioning vocalists and supervis- occasional anchor, was appointed cy there as executive VP. will begin teaching ing staff singers. She in September and plans to continue manager, CBS Radio Record Li- Caroline Foy Welch, producer, reporting for NewsHour when teach- brary, in 1946 and remained there un- WBFF(TV) Baltimore, joins wi vi -Tv ing permits. til her retirement in 1961.

62 Fates & Fortunes Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting Monday Memo "Local affiliates and their networks are still the heart of American television."

What happened to KWWUTVh, an NBC affiliate in wanted to keep them. And then we gave them the names eastern Iowa. can happen anywhere. But our or office phone numbers of their cable company manag- story proves stations can fight back and win. Five ers, and asked people to call. cable systems tried to pull the plug on my TV station in The spot was simple and produced in- house. The tal- May 1991. Four reversed their decision, but it was close. ent -me -was strictly amateur. But it was honest and Like most fights, this one began with a threat: form heartfelt. And it worked. (Dubs available upon request.) letters to us from five cable systems in our TSA (total Iowa Falls and Washington started petitions. Osage told survey area). Each was direct, stating that they were going their cable manager to reconsider or face possible disen- to drop KwwL's signal on June 3; none franchisement. Mayors and town coun- said why. Each mentioned "careful cils became our biggest boosters. Con- evaluation" and "subscriber prefer- gressman David Nagle and Senator ences"; none offered proof. Each as- Charles Grassley lent support. And serted "customers [would] be better when the Grinnell Chamber of Com- served by providing a greater variety of merce lobbied to keep all three eastern programing entertainment "; none said Iowa affiliates. we cut a second spot to how. And none offered any appeal help. whatsoever. Plain and simple. KWWL Word on the street was good, too. would no longer be accessible to view- Viewers called nonstop, wanting to ers on five cable systems June 3. keep KWWL. Iowa papers played the Despite the clear threat, we first story prominently. Radio reporters hoped reason could prevail. KWWL is called for interviews. And people gen- the market leader. and no cable sys- erally went out of their way to offer tem, we thought, would knowingly dis- more support than I ever knew we had. card its top draw. At the same time, we Washington came through first. After were cautious about picking a fight a week in the public eye, the cable man- A commentary from Jim Waterbury, with the industry that now is gatekeep- general manager, KWWtrrv) Waterloo, Iowa ager told us he was abandoning his plan er for 60°k of our audience. So I called to drop the ADI affiliates. When we the cable company in Washington, Iowa, to ask the man- offered to cut a new spot to spread the word in Washington ager some questions. and say thanks, he said he didn't care what we did, as long He was helpful, explaining that TCI, his system's par- as we got his name and phone number off the air. ent company. was rearranging cable channels across Iowa. So we cut that spot and aired it the same day. We had Their plan was to drop duplicate network affiliates to lots of people to thank, and we included the Washington provide channel space for Encore, TCI's pay movie chan- cable manager on our list. But we also had other battles to nel. Except where otherwise mandated by regulation, the win, and we wanted other towns to see what was possible. operators were free to add, drop or rearrange network Sure enough, a week later Iowa Falls and Osage came affiliates at will, as long as they made room for Encore. through. Grinnell lost KWWL temporarily. but we're sup- To a cable manager. this probably makes sense. After posed to be restored there. And Columbus Junction. the all, NBC in Waterloo looks pretty much like NBC in Des system we didn't work on, was the one that dropped Moines. But to stations and viewers, this is not the case. I KWWL for good. had to convince the cable managers that appearances KWWL stayed on cable because viewers wanted us there. aside, affiliates are not commodity items. Despite all the hype about new video. nothing is stronger Nothing worked. I talked. and the managers listened, in American television than the 40 -year bond between but we both knew they were stalling, running down the affiliates and viewers. Viewers need what we offer: local clock. By mid -May, KWWL needed to make a big play. So news, a regional identity and a unique national /local part- we produced a 90- second spot. talking directly to cable nership no one -way service begins to duplicate. In an age viewers in Iowa Falls, Osage and Washington. We told of media fractionalization, network affiliates weave com- them their cable companies were planning to drop KWWL. munities into markets and markets into a national tapestry. We told them they were losing the services local affiliates But it starts with local stations and local viewers. Local provide free so their cable companies could sell them a affiliates and their networks are still the heart of American new pay channel they hadn't ordered and might not want. television, and affiliate managers must be ready to fight We reminded viewers that we valued their support and anyone who wants to pull our plug, today or tomorrow.

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Bravo, the cable network with a are beyond the point of being worried mix of basic and pay subscribers and NSS POCKETPIECE about breakage. In six months ev- no advertising, announced last erybody will forget this ever hap- week it is pursuing corporate under- (Nielsen's top ranked syndicated shows for pened." the week ending Jan. 5. Numbers represent writing dollars along the lines of aggregate rating average stations/°/ coverage) Bids are due in next week for public television. The switch, which 1. Wheel Of Fortune 14.4/222/98 ABC affiliate, WOI -TV Des Moines. comes as an increasing number of 2. Jeopardy! 12.8/214/98 3. Oprah Winfrey Show 11.1/207/96 Owner Iowa State University re- systems are offering Bravo as a basic 4. Star Trek 9.3/240/98 tained Sandler Capital Management service, did not immediately raise 5. Entertainment Tonight 9.0183195 6. Cosby Show 8.7/205/97 and the Ted Hepburn Co. to sell concerns among PBS executives. 7. Wheel Of Fortune (Wknd) 8.0/185/83 the station if the bids meet its expec- Bravo has already begun treading 8. Current Affair 7.6/165/91 9. Donahue 7.3/223/97 tation, which one source said is on public TV territory by striking a 10. Married...With Children 7.2/156/90 about $12 million. One market ob- deal with long -time PBS partner 10. WKRP in Cincinnati 7.2/236/99 12. Inside Edition 6.9/125/87 server, who asked not to be identi- to all of its 13. Sally Jessy Raphael 6.2/206/97 Texaco underwrite per- fied, speculated that only a well -en- forming -arts programing, about 14. Hard Copy 5.9/160/89 15. Warners Bros. Pram Ed Il 5.5/115/91 dowed company could meet the 25% of the network's total time. The university's expectation. He said that pro- agreement is for 200 hours of WOI -TV had a cash flow last year of graming through July 1993. Texaco's $650,000 on revenue of $6 million -$7 annual performing -arts advertising million. Therefore, he suggested is said to be $8 million to $10 budget (BROADCASTING, Jan. 13). Sources the amount of bank and other debt fi- million, with $200,000 to $300,000 close to the deal said that while a few nancing would probably not cover now for Bravo. of that earmarked Katz clients are still "tepid" about even half of $12 million. Any buyer will Katz and Seltel have finished ne- the rep firm buying competitor Seltel, also have to find a new studio, al- gotiations and are expected to 95% of the clients approve. Said though not immediately, since the cur- close their merger deal in two one observer: "There is always some rent facility is owned by the univer- weeks for close to $15 million breakage in a deal like this, but we sity. The Walt Disney Co. is acquiring LIEBERTHAL LEAVING COLUMBIA 50% of the CBS -MTM Studios lot as part of the $27 million cash Gary Lieberthal has exercised an out transaction agreement with MTM's clause in his contract with Sony Pic- London -based parent company, tures Entertainment and will retire as TVS Entertainment. A high- ranking chairman of Columbia Pictures Entertain- executive at MTM said most of the ment at the end of February, coinciding Disney proceeds would be used to re- with the end of the company's fiscal year. duce MTM's debt load, but may Last week's announcement ended also go into funding further network months of speculation, denied by Lie- and syndication development pro- berthal at the time, that he was leaving jects. The purchase is subject to the the company. At the time, it was the right final consent of the other principal response," said Lieberthal, 46, who said owner, CBS, and various creditors of he did not make a decision to leave until MTM.

the end of the year. "I've done what I set out to do," he added. Since joining the company in 1985, when Coca -Cola Co. bought Co- New Line Television Distribution lumbia, CPT has generated $700 million in operating profit, said Lie- will be placing Cabin Fever Country berthal, who added that CPT was the most profitable division of Columbia into syndication next season, in in five of the six years that he was at the helm. During that time, the step with the recent flurry of country company has produced more than 4,000 episodes of television series music -oriented network and syndi- and sold two of the three highest revenue -generating sitcoms in syndica- cated series that began when NBC's tion-Who's the Boss? and Married...with Children. Hot Country Nights started scoring Lieberthal will remain on the board of Sony Pictures Entertainment and strong numbers on Friday nights. will relocate with his family to Charlottesville, Va., where he owns a farm Next were the weekly syndicated (originally built by Thomas Walker, legal guardian of Thomas Jefferson). 1992 -93 launches of America's New He will serve as adviser to SPE, primarily on governmental affairs. -sra Country (distributed by Manhattan Sierra), Countryline USA (Carolco

64 In Brief Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting Television) and now Cabin Fever also licensee of WIVK -AM -FM Knoxville Country. New Line plans on produc- and WKDA(AM) -WKDF(FM) Nashville; ing 22 half -hour weekly episodes WKRR(FM) Greensboro- Winston -Salem, of the series and will offer it on a N.C., and WVOK(AM) -WZRR(FM) Bir- straight barter basis. mingham, Ala. Media Venture Partners brokered the deals. The FCC last week granted the request of the Motion Pictures Associa- Telemundo Group failed to make tion of America, INTV and Ameri- an interest payment last week of tech Operating Companies and Melvin Laird Bruce Crockett $3.2 million. The Spanish -lan- extended from Jan. 23 to Feb. Crockett president-CEO, effective guage television network said it would 20 the deadline for filing comments Feb. 21. Laird succeeds Irving Gold- restructure its $255 million in debt on a proposal to permit local tele- stein, who was elected director and "expects to present a plan to se- phone companies to provide video general of Intelsat. Crockett joined the curity holders by March." dialtone service. company in 1980 and has been Act Ill Broadcasting (eight Fox af- president -COO since April 1991. The co- owners of American Ra- filiates) President Richard Ballinger Laird, a former U.S. congressman dio Networks are feuding over has put in a new management and Secretary of Defense from 1969 whether to sell the struggling 24- team. Ballinger, who replaced Bert to 1973, has been a Comsat Corp. hour talk network to Independent Ellis as president two weeks ago director since 1974. Broadcasters Network. The dis- (BROADCASTING, Jan. 13), named agreement between ARN President John DeLorenzo, currently chief fi- KZRC(AMI- KXYQ(FM) Milwaukie -Sa- Don Emanuel and Executive VP nancial officer, to executive VP; Ron lem, Ore. (Portland), and KSSS(AMI- Ed Graham came to a head last week Inman, VP marketing, has been KVUU(FM) Colorado Springs were when Graham replaced ARN pro- named senior sold for $1.3 million and $1.275 graming with 10 hours per day of IBN million, respectively. Portland sta- programing. Graham agreed last A Minneapolis state court last tions, sold by Norman Drubner's Dayto- week to sell his 50% share to IBN, week awarded former KSTP -TV an- na Group of Oregon Inc., were pur- saying it was the only way to keep chor Ruth Spencer $300,000 in chased by KXYQ Broadcasting Co., ARN on the air. But Emanuel, who punitive damages and about headed by Edward S. Leffler and owns the other 50 %, says he $82,000 in compensatory dam- rock band Van Halen. Dick Broadcast - hasn't agreed to a deal and feels be- ages in her suit against the station. ng, headed by James A. Dick Jr., trayed that Graham went ahead Spencer, who is currently an an- purchased Colorado Springs stations without him. Emanuel has 60 days to chor- reporter at WDIV -Tv Detroit, said from Radio Ventures Inc. Dick is match IBN's offer. KSTP -TV had intentionally misled her about her role at the station and thereby kept her from exercising CONBOY LEAVING TIME WARNER; an option to leave. BOGGS TO HEAD D.C. OPERATION According to the Wall Street ime Warner announced plans last week to consolidate its two Wash- Journal, TCI Chairman Bob Mag- ington lobbying and legal offices under Timothy Boggs, following Brian ness and senior VP Larry Rom - Conboy's decision to step down March 31 as head of one of the offices to rell, who last year got caught up in open a private practice. the BCCI scandal, are involved The existence of two offices is a vestige of the days prior to the March more deeply with a BCCI affiliate 1989 merger of Time Inc. and Warner Communications that created Time than they have acknowledged. Warner. Boggs had been in charge of the Warner office; Conboy, the The article cited an audit by Peat Mar- Time office. wick McLintock of the UK that says After seven years as a Capitol Hill staffer, the 41- year -old Boggs joined the two men, both directors of Cap - Warner in 1982. Four years later, he was named vice president, public com Financial Services Ltd. until affairs -a title he retained through the merger and will carry into his new October 1988, bought 4% and 16 %, job. While on the Hill, Boggs worked for the House Copyright Subcommit- respectively, of a Capcom -con- tee and helped forge the Copyright Act of 1976 containing cable's com- trolled Chicago futures -trading broker- pulsory copyright license. age in t987. The brokerage was The consolidated Time Warner office will also include Carol Melton, expelled from the Chicago Board of Washington counsel, and Art Sackler, director of policy for publishing. Trade in 1989. According to the Conboy, who will continue to represent Time Warner's cable interests Journal, Magness and Romrell had in private practice, said his departure gives him an opportunity to "do previously denied any role in Cap - something entrepreneurial" while continuing to push the company's corn's affairs. A TCI spokesman said Washington agenda with "our Time Warner colleagues and resources." "We haven't seen anything to sug- From a practical standpoint, he said, "we are going to continue to do what gest that either person was involved we have done." in any illegality or impropriety." Joining Conboy in the new firm will be Michael Hammer, who has worked Conboy since 1982 as director communications Comsat Corp. has elected Melvin alongside of policy -Ku R. Laird chairman and Bruce L. development.

Broadcasting Jan 20 1992 In Brief 65 COMMITTED TO THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND THE FIFTH ESTATE

for the right show to shore up a daypart or build a block. It BEGINNING IN SIGHT just means that now, more than ever, the right show means the right price as well. Although syndicators and stations remain, by defini- Iis hard to know whether to be a yeasayer or naysayer tion, on opposite sides of the bargaining table, they are in about broadcasting these days. At the NAB joint board the same boat when it comes to the economy. And they meeting in La Quinta last week. the prevailing mood are still dependent on one another for their economic well- was optimism laced with realism. Everybody knows that being. Although some station executives and reps point to the future is just around the corner. and that the magnitude a dearth of new development offerings-and there is. by of its rewards aren't likely to approach the past. all accounts, less to choose from this year-that observa- But it can be a lot better than the present if broadcasters tion is also to some degree an element of the courting can secure a second revenue stream from the programing dance. Anyone who can't find a daytime talk show. for now radiated through cable. The prospects for that hap- instance, hasn't looked. pening are far from certain but nevertheless look better When all the bon ton of NATPE is over, when all the than ever before. Thanks perhaps to the $843.500 the "new" deals have been erased from the tally boards. all NAB spent in lobbying S. 12 during the 1991 -92 fiscal the tote bags and key chains dispensed and the booths year. at least in part due to widespread sentiment in dismantled (like sets struck in an Andrew Lloyd Webber Congress that a deregulated cable industry has been too production of a county fair), syndicators and broadcasters successful by half. will still be faced with working together to advance a We remain anxious for an end to the barriers that have television service that captures the gaze of the grazing made two warring industries of broadcasting and cable. viewer. That will likely mean more consortia, co- produc- The next most obvious for demolition are the FCC's tions and creative financial terms that both parties can live network crossownership rules that deny the major net- with. works an opportunity to participate in cable system owner- The signs of compromise and cooperation born of eco- ship. It was the imposition of these rules. along with the nomic necessity in the Fifth Estate are everywhere, from broadcast -cable crossownership restrictions. that separated talk that sports leagues may cut broadcasters in for a piece the Fifth Estate into Hatfields and McCoys. of the ancillary revenues from their sports, to cable - There may not yet be a level playing field among this friendlier INTV conventions, to the growth of all -barter or nation's electronic contenders. but there's getting to be a station- friendlier barter terms. not only for offnet hours balance of power. It's too early to tell -and this is not an but potential hit sitcoms as well. issue on which to be incautiously optimistic -but it looks Stations and syndicators remain on opposite sides of the as though the rapprochement that has eluded broadcasting table -the appropriate position from which to toast their and cable for so many years could at last be within reach. mutual success. whether reached by fiat or by negotiation. Whatever the impetus, we're all for the result. Any- thing that can bring these two industries out of the lists and into complementary competition is in the best interest of the entire Fifth Estate. The certainty of broadcaster/cable coexistence has long been evident. Now it's time to agree on the rules.

THE SAME BOAT

It will be a buyers' market at the NATPE International convention in New Orleans this year, although those buyers may have less to choose from than in previous years. The advice of at least one rep last week was: Where possible, make do with what you have and choose spar- ingly among new shows. There is more than one station Drawn for BKOAIr.AsrI (i be Jack Schmidt business manager who would second that. That does not "He heard that the networks might drop Saturday morning mean, of course, that stations will not be on the lookout cartoons, so he's taping them all."

66 Editorials Jan 20 1992 Broadcasting Special Report: U SMPTE Conference Issue date: February 3 Ad deadline: January 24 COMPUTERS. TOCETH 111 LAST!

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