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CASE CLOSED FCC ends children's television foreseen for 1984. Radio continues changeover to' rulemaking. It says broadcasters still have to serve satellite delivery. PAGE 54. programing needs of children, but leaves Imple- mentation to the licensee's discretion. PAGE 35. ADVERTISING 1984 Major agency executives see double -digit year ahead boosted by Olympics SIX -GUN SHOWDOWN General William time sales. PAGE 62. Westmoreland and CBS unleash mounds of documents in multimillion -dollar libel JOURNALISM 1984 o Election and Olympics year case. PAGE 36. challenges electronic journalists this year. PAGE 64.

HOLD THAT LINE O NFL football ratings are TECHNOLOGY 1984 O Direct broadcast satellites, significantly down. Network officials cite poorer multichannel television and stereophonic TV matchups among reasons for decline. PAGE 37. sound to come to fruition. PAGE 66.

EXPERT LOOK O Observers believe Showtime- POLICY 1964 O Reagan administration continues Paramount deal will make pay cable industry push for deregulation. Issue to allow competitors more competitive. PAGE 38. into international telecommunications field expected to come to a head. On the Hill, STARTUP TALKS o STC anounces cooperative broadcast and cable lobbyists fight against the agreements with CBS, Alcoa -NEC and Toshiba to election clock in support of deregulation. help Comsat subsidiary launch DBS service. Proponents on both sides of syndication and PAGE 39. financial interest controversy continue compromise talks. More deregulation from the SET FOR LAUNCH O Microband Corp. of America FCC ahead. PAGE 69. readies to provide "wireless cable" systems later this year. PAGE 40. HISTORY 1983 o A look at the year that was in the Fifth Estate. PAGE 73. PULL OUT U.S. decides to leave UNESCO organization. PAGE 42. MGM BID Majority owner Kerkorian makes bid to take company private. PAGE 78. BUSINESS 1984 O The year may not be as good as initial expectations, in spite of the upcoming TURNAROUND O NBC hires Frank Magid & elections and Olympics, but analysts still see Associates for unnamed projects; consulting profitable year. Cable earnings expected to show firm's contract with ABC ends. PAGE 78. improvement as debt load is reduced. PAGE 48. ONE -TWO PUNCH o Representatives Tom Tauke and ENTERTAINMENT 1984 O A host of off- network Billy Tauzin are very much their own men, but they programing, increasing competition for network have combined to lead the fight for broadcast viewers and co- productions in cable are deregulation in the House. PAGE 110-111.

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Burkhart, company chairman. Study, considering stepping aside if others are Exclusive suds which was designed to determine cume interested in post. If Holley takes himself Justice Department inquiry into erosion of various formats, was out of contention, that would leave TV vice arrangements under which major conducted last November and December chairman Bill limier of Forward Fe -based Communications as television networks sell individual beer by Owen Leach, Santa leading candidate. companies exclusive rights to advertising marketing research firm. time on live sports programs appears Acquisition -minded aimed at beer companies, rather than In the trenches networks. Inquiry, still in early stages, was Look for announcement soon on purchase reportedly sparked by complaint of Stroh While Mike Weinblatt, president, of KRZN(FM) Denver by Dallas -based Duffy Brewing Co. that it cannot buy advertising Showtime/The Movie Channel Inc.; Mel Broadcasting from KR2N Broadcasting time on various live sports programs Harris, president, Paramount Video, and Corp., principally owned by professional because of networks' exclusivity contracts Rich Frank, president, Paramount basketball players Erwin (Magic) with Anheuser-Busch Inc. and Miller Television Group, were most visible Johnson, Mark Aguirre and Isiah Brewing Co. Justice Department's antitrust executives associated with widely Thomas, for $1.05 million. KR2N(AM) is division has queried three networks and publicized exclusive licensing agreement second radio station acquisition by three - Stroh's, as well as two companies it (see story, page 38), two other key year -old Duffy Broadcasting in past named, in connection with that executives were ones who really month ( "In Brief," Dec. 5), bringing its complaint. hammered out nitty gritty details. They station portfolio to five. However, although inference initially were Fred Schneier, vice president, film Bob Duffy, chairman of Duffy drawn was that Justice was focusing on acquisition, Showtime/The Movie Channel Broadcasting, is also advancing on networks, indications last week were that Inc., and Bob Klingensmith, senior vice another front. As head of The Christal beer companies are target. Question of president, Paramount Video. 'lino engaged Co., radio rep firm, he has been slowly interest to Justice Department, apparently, in nonstop 36 -hour negotiating session at buying company from Cox is whether beer companies are buying up Paramount offices during recent Western Communications Inc. over five -year all time on sports shows to prevent Cable Show, which led to signing of deal period, with last Saturday (Dec. 31) advertising of competitors' wares. that Friday (Dec. 16, 1983). marking complete takeover of funs. Next goal for Duffy, who is former Detroit On the block? Pistons basketball player, is to acquire Search begins either professional basketball or football Warner Amex Communications Chairman Search committee responsible for finding franchise. Drew Lewis hasn't been bluffing with successor to Public Broadcasting Service numerous statements about pulling up President Lawrence K. Grossman stakes in major cities if local governments (BROADCASTING, Dec. 12, 1983) is Squareonesville don't make concessions in initial expected to hold teleconference this week National Association of Broadcasters has franchise agreements allowing cable to select professional search firm to aid in gone back to drawing board in search for company to make what he believes to be process and to assess type of candidate new senior vice president for government reasonable profits. Warner Amex has been for which they will be looking. Committee relations. High hopes for James Range, negotiating for several months with Tele- has not yet approached any prospective legislative counsel to Senate Majority Communications Inc. about possible joint candidates, and has received no Leader Howard Baker, went a'glimmering venture to run systems in and around applications for job, according to PBS when it became apparent association was Pittsburgh as alternative to sale of city Senior Vice President and Corporate not prepared to deal in salary league he system which W-A owns. System may be Secretary Michael Hobbs, who is could command (NAB was offering less worth close to $200 million. secretary for committee. than $100,000, competition was in It's also understood that Warner has As for possible candidates, those who $135,000 class). Similar fate attended talked to Viacom about possible joint said they "would not rule it out," should candidacy of David Clanton, former venture or purchase of W-A's Milwaukee they be approached, include: James commissioner of Federal Trade franchise, still in pre- construction phase, Kluttz, senior vice president and treasurer Commission. NAB still hopes to find although those discussions are said not to for PBS; Ward Chamberlain, president "blue- chipper" but has no such candidate have come as far along as ones with TCI. and general manager of WETA -TV in sight. Daniels and Associates is brokering talks Washington; Bruce Christensen, There's more sanguine outlook for with WI concerning Pittsburgh system. president, National Association of Public general counselship, which will become Television Stations; John Porter, executive vacant upon departure of Erwin Krasnow director, Eastern Radio erosion Educational Television for Washington law firm of Verner, Network, and Peter M. Downey, PBS Liipfert, Bernhard & McPherson. Major finding of commissioned radio senior vice president, program support Number of qualified candidates are said to listening study by Burkhart/Abrams / group and engineering development. be in line, headed by Stephen Halloway, Michaels/Douglas & Associates, Atlanta - former staff member of Senate Commerce based program consultancy firm, reveals Committee; Randy Nichols, chief of staff that average cume audience erosion for Room at the top to chairman of FCC, and Jeff Baumann, of commercial radio stations programing in Jerry Holley of Stauffer Communications FCC's Mass Media Bureau. NAB all major formats in 1983 averaged 11%. and chairman of National Association of officials are hopeful they'll have This decline for stations could lead to Broadcasters television board may not seek prospective general counsel on hand in drop in their 12 -plus shares, noted Kent re- election. Holley is apparently time for January board meeting in Hawaii.

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 9 Warner layoffs touched." Separately, a spokesman for within its 10 million -subscriber universe Warner Amex's Pittsburgh system said that ( "Cablecasting," Dec. 19, 1983). The coinci- 32 employes, mostly in the programing de- dental was taken between Oct. 24 and Oct. Warner Amex wouldn't officially comment partment, had been laid off last Dec. 2. The 28, and compared TNN's 2.7 rating to 0.6 for last week on reports that the company was impending cuts would be the third wave to Cable News Network. "The most glaring gearing up for another wave of employe cut- hit Warner Amex in less than a year, but problem with the rating comparison is that backs. Published reports said that about would dwarf anything that has happened the results of the five -day coincidental were one -quarter of Warner Amex's nearly 4,000 previously. Shortly after the arrival of Chair- compared to monthly June metered ratings employes were scheduled to be terminated. man Drew Lewis at the beginning of last for five other services," TBS criticized. In the Warner Amex issued a terse statement ac- year, 50 employes were terminated at the study, TNN reported recent prime time rat- knowledging it was "reassessing our sys- company's headquarters in New York. Sub- ings of 2.3 for ESPN, 2.0 for MTV, 1.3 for tems and staffing needs." But a well -placed sequently in May, another 57 employes, in- USA Network and 0.9 for CBN. TBS said it source indicated that "several hundred" em- cluding seven vice presidents, were let go. re- examined CNN's prime time perfor- ployes, mostly at the system level, would be Further reductions have pushed the number mance during the Oct. 24 -28 coincidental let go. and that with attrition the number of of laid off employes at Warner Amex to near- test period, this time using Nielsen's Home positions would be reduced by close to ly 500 in 1983. Video Index metered daily ratings. The re- 1,000. At the corporate level, source said, sult, TBS said, is that CNN scores a 2.1 rat- cuts would be "fairly minimal " -probably Turner ing representing a delivery of 475,000 less than 100. The source said that the im- skepticism homes. TBS also pointed out that NTI HUT pending cuts represented essentially a Turner Broadcasting System's research de- levels in cable homes during June 1983 streamlining of operations as the company partment said it had "serious reservations" measured 57.9% compared to 66.6% during moved from a construction phase to an about the rating comparisons used by The October 1983. "With 15% fewer homes operational phase. Source added that reduc- Nashville Network in analyzing a late Octo- watching television in June than October, it tions would be occurring principally in ber viewing coincidental TNN had commis- is likely that ratings for many services would sales, programing and management of in- sioned. The coincidental survey showed be lower," TBS said. TBS research director stallation and maintenance. The source as- that viewership of TNN programing in Terry Segal called it an "apples and oranges sured that customer service "would not be prime time scored a 2.7 rating and a 5 share comparison," and noted that he wasn't "beefing" about a 2.7 rating for TNN, only that it was inappropriately compared to a 0.6 rating for CNN.

Cox -Queens deal Queens Inner Unity Cable Systems (QIUCS) and Cox Cable Communications have an agreement in principal for the latter to design, build, manage and operate the former's 180,000 -home cable franchise award for Queens, New York. Lois Wright, an attorney for QIUCS, said construction should begin this June. Financial terms wer- en't disclosed, but Wright said the agreement called for Cox Cable to have a "small" equity interest in the general partner of QIUCS. Wright termed "small" as "under 9 %." In addition to the management contract it has with QIUCS, Cox Cable has also been awarded cable franchise for part of Staten Island. Valley management Valley Cable Television, serving the western San Femando valley of Los Angeles, has agreed to turn over management control of the franchise to Standard Broadcasting Corp. of Toronto. Standard, which acquired Cable law: A to Z. Former FCC Chairman Charles D. Ferris and two associates have 55% ownership of the company early in produced what the publisher calls "the first comprehensive treatise on regulation the of cable 1983, requested the move in exchange for television and other video Television technologies." "Cable Law: AVideo Communications an additional $6 million in papitalization for Practice Guide" provides an analysis of federal, state and local regulation of cable television, the 155,000 -home franchise. It invested $20 as well as a history and analysis of broadcasting law, and an explanation of FCC regulation of million in Valley last year. satellite and terrestrial video programing delivery to cable systems. The $210, three -volume work also includes material on cable copyright and signal carriage, the First Amendment and cable, municipal franchising and the effort of states to regulate cable's two -way services as Nashville signings public utilities. Ferris's co- authors are Frank Lloyd and Thomas Casey, who served with him at Network the commission and are now associated with him in the Boston-based law firm The Nashville has signed a licens- of Mintz, ing agreement with Broadcast Music Inc., Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo, which has an office in Washington. The work, which is in to the of larg- loose providing access material the a -leaf format and will be updated, is available from Matthew Bender & Co. Inc., 235 est music licensing organization in the East 45th Street, New York, 10017. world. The Nashville Network, which spot- lights country music and personalities

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Leonard returns When Sugar Ray Leonard returns to boxing after a 12-month retirement, HBO will carry the bout. Leonard is scheduled to take on Kevin ( "The Spoiler ") Howard in a 10 -round fight at 10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Feb. 25. A site is still being firmed up, an HBO spokesman said. Leonard has had a working relationship with HBO since his retirement from boxing in November 1982, first as a boxing commentator and then as host of his own show, Sugar Ray's All -Stars. Leonard, 27, retired as the welterweight (147 -pound) champion following surgery on a detached retina in his left eye.

Purchase fallout Warner Communications Inc. cautioned Ru- pert Murdoch that his recently purchased interests in WCI jeopardize cable franchise Multimedia presentation. The cable, broadcast and print media can cooperate. C -SPAN, agreements that Warner's 50% owned sub- the public affairs cable network, simulcast Mutual Broadcasting's Larry King Show, on Dec. sidiary, Warner Amex Cable, has for New 22, which featured three newspapermen. On hand for the cablecast- agreements broadcast were (l -r) host York and Boston. The franchise Larry King (with back to camera), David Broder, The Washington Post; Hedrick Smith, controlled The forbid franchises to be 5% or more New York Times, and Jack Nelson, The Los Angeles Times. or beneficially owned by an entity that has newspaper or magazine interests in the met at the behest of WCI. The filing also or 6.7%, of WCI for $98.1 million ( "In Brief," franchise area. Murdoch owns the New York reported that Murdoch's News International Dec. 12, 1983). In addition to cautioning Post, the Village Voice and New York maga- purchased an additional 133,400 shares of Murdoch representatives that interests in zine in New York, and the Boston Herald. WCI to boost the interest in the company to excess of 5% imperil cable franchise agree- The information came to light in a filing 7%. The purchases were made in eight sep- ments, the filing said WCI representatives made with the Securities and Exchange arate lots between Dec. 2 and Dec. 7 for a noted that the action might adversely affect Commission on Dec. 13, which reported total of $3,143,865. Earlier, Murdoch's The WCI's relationship with some of its "creative that representatives from both parties had News Corp. Ltd. acquired 4,412,000 shares, personnel." These Public Service Spots will show your audience how to get the load off the back and prevent spinal problems.

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Warner Bros. Television Distribution IV A Warner Communications Company promoted in campaigns beginning Jan. March 25 in four California markets: San 16 and running through April or May. Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco and Carolina rice buy will air in New York. Los Angeles. TV spots will air in fringe Mahatma and Water Maid, jointly, will be and prime times and in sports programs promoted in 20 TV markets and on and in drive times on radio. Target: black- formatted radio stations in Atlanta adults, 25 -54. Agency: Foote, Cone & Ninety and Birmingham, Ala. Mahatma alone Belding, San Francisco. will be promoted in Miami TV markets and on TV and radio in San Francisco Pacific Bell Yellow Pages Identity seconds and Los Angeles. All TV spots will air in campaign will air for four to five weeks day and early fringe, radio spots will air beginning Feb. 2 in all California markets, of humor in various dayparts. Target: women, 25- with an emphasis in Los Angeles, San 54, ethnic audiences. Agency: Bloom Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento. humanity Advertising, Dallas. TV spots will run in fringe, prime time and and sports programing. Radio buy will air Pacific Bell Business use will be in drive times. Target: adults, 25 -54, and every weekday emphasized in campaign beginning advertisers. Agency: Foote, Cone & in '84! today (Jan. 2) and running through Belding, San Francisco. e 0 k gjg Mark Shields... On the Campaign Trail

Election year -and all the political promises, all the analysis, all the 'profound' commentary - looms ahead. Thank goodness, then, for Mark Shields! His wisdom, wit and warmth is blessed relief from most of the political musings you'll be hearing during 1984. Shields, nationally syndicated columnist and network commentator, brings nonpartisan good sense and incisiveness to his observations of the political scene. He'll be traveling through- Soap snacks. For 1984, Frito-Lay has become full 52 -week sponsor of RKO Radioshows Soap the out country and to both con- Opera Update, twice -daily, minute -long recap of soap opera plots. It formerly sponsored one ventions to comment first -hand quarter of program. Celebrating were (l -r): Roger Adams, product manager, Frito-Lay; Jo Anne on the '84 campaign. And the Crist, associate manager, Frito-Lay; Patt Korr-Roschke, group manager, Frito-Lay; John Gabriel, 90- second radio journal he'll new host of program and Ryan's Hopes Dr. Seneca Beaulac; Nan Heller, sales manager, RKO broadcast live twice each weekday starting January 2, 1984, Radioshows, and Greg Batusic, account executive, RKO /Chicago. promises to be thought-provoking and fun. Mark Shields...On the Cam- paign Trail is an AP feature which will be fed for live use at 7:10 A.M. and 10:10 A.M. (East- ern Time) over the AP Radio Network, and may also be taped for later broadcast. Add a bright note to your '84 program schedule: Mark Shields ...On the Campaign Trail. For more information, contact John Sullivan at (800) 424 -2302. This program is produced by PubSat, the Public Affairs Satel- lite System, and is underwritten by The LTV Corporation.

Successful Operation. Radio industry's fall "sales blitz" of Detroit, aimed at promoting radio advertising, ended Dec. 12 with 30- minute audio/visual luncheon presentation to more than 350 senior automotive and advertising agency executives assembled at Detroit Athletic _Ap Club. Campaign, Operation R.A.D.I.O., was joint effort of Detroit Radio Advertising Group (DRAG), Station Representative Association (SRA), and RAB. Pictured at luncheon are (l -r, row): Public Attains Satellite System. Inc. front Joe Kelly, vice president/Detroit sales manager, ABC Radio Networks and president of DRAG; Bill Stakelin, president and CEO, RAB; Elaine Baker, vice president and general manager, woMC(FM) Detroit; Ben Scrimmizi, senior vice president/sales and

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A broadcast news and regulation commentary from Bruce C McGorrill, executive VP, Maine Broadcasting System.

A case for keeping try is not one into which government can the rule of seven's legislate admitance, while broadcasting is. To some, bigger is better. The argument is Imagine the following scenario. It's the era made that expanded groups would be a of the Vietnam war, and the Pentagon has source of programing, and that is undoubt- just cleared 8 -9 p.m. on Sunday night to edly true. But groups are doing that now, explain its side of the action in the Mekong with some success. Until now, the problem Delta; or imagine the Watergate has been not so much funding and ideas, but era ..Richard Nixon has appropriated as "deliverance." The cost of coast -to -coast many time periods as he wishes to tell his transmission put the risk too high. Today the side of the story. Or say that just weeks ago "satellite solution" has broken that barrier. the office of the President appropriated an Ideas brought to the marketplace can be hour of prime time on all networks and inde- aired nationwide simultaneously. pendent stations to show government foot- But how responsible are today's major age from Grenada, shot prior to the arrival of market group operators? One example: eight reporters. All of these actions were accom- of the top 50 NBC affiliates do not clear plished through simultaneous clearances of First Camera. It may not be the best news prime time under the law granting the feder- magazine on network TV, but it's the only al government the "automatic right of ac- Bruce C. McGorrill is executive vice one on NBC and just one prime -time hour cess." We all know that law doesn't exist president/chief executive officer of Maine out of 22. One group operator replaces First ... yet. But it's a law whose time may be Broadcasting System (wcsr+ -ry Portland and Camera with The Muppets. coming within the next 20 years. We can WLBZ -TV Bangor). He began his career as an If one group owned 15 top -50-market sta- take pride in the fact that today America is announcer with wcsH -ru and subsequently fions affiliated with one network, it would unique: It has the only national broadcast became national sales manager, general sales have life -or-death control over individual structure wherein the federal government manager, station manager and general network programs. Had that happened to has no automatic right of access. manager before rising to his current position. CBS when it moved 60 Minutes to 7 p.m. Amidst all the rhetoric over First Amend- McGorrill was a member of the board of Sunday, we might still be waiting for its Sun- ment rights for broadcasters, we should not directors of the Television of Advertising day afternoon return at the end of the NFL lose sight of the arms- length regulation un- Bureau between 1974 and 1977. season. Add to that the recent phenomena of der which we do operate. It could be worse leveraged ownership and venture capitalists, The "seeds of change" are about to be plant- in requesting clearance and stations have with no limitation in ownership and only 860 ed that could ultimately lead to the elimina- been thoughtful and courteous in agreeing. on -air licenses, and you have quite a barrel tion of the "gate keeping" role of America's The FCC has been very up -front in its to go fishing in. And finally, what happens to broadcasters. Those "seeds" are in a packet desire to do away with 7 -7 -7. There have localism? Is that a concept whose time has labeled "7-7-7." been almost no voices saying "no" and very passed? Historically, the government's need to few saying "let's moderate the rule." The Seven -seven -seven is an arbitrary limit. reach the populace has -for the most part- thrust is to eliminate all numerical restric- Radio can obviously accommodate signifi- been obvious and justified. Traditional uses tions on ownership. Those with the largest cant numerical increases, but the change in include the President's State of the Union industry voice, the major market/group op- TV should be moderate -perhaps restricted address and cabinet members' press confer- erators, are very forthright in wanting no to 11 (the top 11 TV markets reach 33% of ences on subjects of national importance, restrictions on their station ownership TV households). The only forum for medi- including wartime briefings. Presidential growth. With the profits from major market um and small market voices is NAB's 100 - press conferences and fireside chats have television they have tried cable, cable net- Plus Market Committee. At its most recent been greeted with the courtesy due the office works and program syndication -none of meeting, they recommended to the NAB Ex- and with minimal abuse by the office holder. which compare to station ownership for ecutive Committee that the "association not The lack of a government network, such as profitability. Imagine where unlimited own- favor abolition of ownership limitations and the CBC or BBC, has not bothered our ex- ership could lead, and what the govern- that relaxation of the present rule should be ecutive or legislative branches enough to ment's response could be 20 years from now. relatively restrained." change the "mles." Nor have broadcasters Seventy -five percent of TV households It is important to look beyond the prema- given government reason to change the sys- are in the top 70 markets, with 66 percent in ture increase in station valuation that would tem. There has been no "wall of opposition" the top 50. In 20 years, six to eight groups occur with the elimination of 7-7-7- impor- too formidable for government to penetrate. could own enough stations and reach a large tant if you have a concern for the broadcast- Why? Because 7 -7 -7 created an industry enough potential audience to cause concern ing plan that got us where we are today. If the fractionalized in number and localized in in- over "gate keeping." Fractionalization and rush to deregulate results in unlimited mar- terest. Admittedly, the limitations are arbi- localism would no longer be a protection ket -by -market ownership, the future will be trary, but the net effect has been to foster a against a "wall of opposition." Our govern- ominous for the truly unique freedom the diversification of broadcast ownership that ment might well construct a case for itself American broadcasting industry and the rallies in time of national interest but contin- and decide once again to change the mles- American listener /viewer possess-the free- ually reflects the local, regional and/or cul- this time legislating "automatic rights of ac- dom from government's "automatic right to tural interests that exist by the hundreds in cess." access." this country. Although the networks provide And it is only logical that when we know If you agree, the time to act is growing a technical conduit, the final decision to air how to run a profitable operation we expand short. The elimination of the 7 -7 -7 rule may is in the hands of the license holder -by in the areas we know best. Newspapers to- set in motion a new set of dynamics involv- logic and by law. We have seen a balance day are run increasingly by a small number ing the government, broadcasters and the evolve. Government has been circumspect of chain operators. But the newspaper indus- public.

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Copyright 1984 Broadcasting Publications Inc. May be quoted dominant station. Two hundred daytimers oper- Cable copyright. Future of cable copyright leg- with Credit. ating on Canadian clears will be allowed to start islation in 98th Congress continues to appear AM -FM allocations. FCC has approved plan their broadcast day at 6 a.m. And 2,000 sta- dim since compromise copyright bill (H.R. that will reduce protection to clear channel stations -all but 406 of existing daytimers -will be 5949) died during close of 97th Congress tions and allow addition of 125 more unlimited - able to operate for up to two hours after sunset (BROADCASTING, Dec. 6, 13, 1982). No efforts time AM stations on clear and adjacent chan- with up to 500 w. were made in 1983 in House or Senate to intro- nels (BROADCASTING, May 29, 1980) About 200 Senate Commerce Committee, meanwhile, duce similar legislation or to pull compromise clear channel applications are on file or have has approved S. 880, bill that would permit AM together. Nor does it appear likely to occur this been designated for hearing. In 1982, FCC daytimers to operate two hours before sunrise year. Instead, cable industry's attention will re- stopped accepting applications for unlimited and two hours after sunset, as long as those portedly stay focused on ruling by Copyright stations so it could complete negotiations with expanded operations cause no objectionable Royalty Tribunal that increased rates cable oper- Canada over future use of clears. FCC already interference to groundwave signals of existing ators must pay for distant broadcasting signals. has approved new U.S.- Canada agreement, AM stations or conflict with international agree- Increase took effect March 15, 1983. Impact of but agreement is awaiting signatures of Depart- ments (BROADCASTING, June 13, 1983). Canadi- rate hike on MSO's, however, doesn't appear as ment of State and Canadian government an agreement, which is intended to replace severe as originally predicted by industry (BROADCASTING, Nov 21, 1983). FCC also has North American Regional Broadcasting Agree- (BROADCASTING, March 21, 1983). amended rules to permit it to accept applica- ment, also, among other things, lays ground- Rates require large cable systems to pay tions for new and improved daytime-only sta- work for FCC to assign new fulltime stations on 3.75% of basic revenues for each distant signal tions within nighttime area I -A service of Class Class I -A clear channels within 650 miles of the added since June 24, 1981 (day FCC officially stations on clear channels. Petitions for reconsi- Canadian border and permits amendment of dropped its distant signal rules). Ruling has deration were denied earlier this year (BROAD- FCC rules so that Class IV AM stations can in- caused hundreds of cable systems to drop sig- CASTING, April 4, 1983). FCC has received about crease nighttime power to 1,000 watts. FCC al- nals to limit their copyright liability. Superstations 150 applications. ready has proposed to permit Class IVAM 's to (satellite -delivered distant signals) appear to be On another front, FCC approved lion's share increase their nighttime power. That proposal major casualty of rate hike. of docket 80 -90, move that could lead to cre- has received strong support in comments Congress is expected to keep examining is- ation of more than 1,000 new commercial FM (BROADCASTING, Dec. 12, 1983). sue; two House bills (H.R. 2902, introduced by stations (BROADCASTING, May 30, 1983). Deci- Representative Mike Synar [D- Okla.], and H.R. O sion created three new classes of stations and 3419, by Representative Sam Hall [D -Tex.] ) permits certain classes to operate on channels AM stereo. After five years of deliberation, FCC which would nullify rate hike, were subject of previously restricted to other classes. Petitions last year decided not to decide which of five exhaustive hearing held by House Copyright for new stations won't be accepted until com- proposed systems should be standard for AM Subcommittee last year (BROADCASTING, Oct. 24, mission completes omnibus rulemaking propos- stereo broadcasting (BROADCASTING, March 8, 1983). ing, on its own, about 500 to 600 amendments to 1982). Instead, FCC said broadcasters could In Senate, Dennis DeConcini (D- Ariz.) intro- table of allocations. That rulemaking isn't ex- begin broadcasting stereo programing using duced measure, S.1270, that would exempt ca- pected to be issued this month. Report and or- any system they desired. Marketplace forces - ble systems from paying higher compulsory li- der isn't expected until fall. Under FCC game interplay of receiver manufacturers, broadcast- cense fees ordered by CRT for carrying what bill plan, all petitions for FM table amendments - ers and consumers -FCC reasoned, would calls "national cable broadcast networks " -su- and applications for new FM's and FM modifica- soon determine which of five systems or some perstations that pay for national rights to their tions- received on or before last Dec. 16 were other yet-to -be- developed system should be de programing. to be entered into database used to generate facto standard. Role of CRT and future of copyright law will new allocations and protected (BROADCASTING, FCC's action was contrary to wishes of most also be examined in 1984. During first hearing Dec. 12, 1983). All petitions and applications broadcasters and receiver manufacturers, held by Senate Subcommittee on Copyrights, filed after Dec. 16 that are in conflict with one which feared marketplace approach would kill Patents and Trademarks, its chairman, Charles proposed in omnibus proceeding, or with coun- AM stereo or at least delay its introduction. Four McC. Mathias (R -Md.), stressed importance of terproposal to one of those, will be considered system proponents -Harris, Kahn /Hazeltine, updating copyright laws to cope with new tech- along with other counterproposals. Those that Motorola and Magnavox -are now waging bat- nologies (BROADCASTING, March 21, 1983). aren't in conflict will be processed as usual after tle for marketplace acceptance. Belar Electron- In other CRTaction, tribunal's decision on dis- counterproposals have been received. But peti- ics, fifth system proponent, has dropped out. tribution of 1980 royalty fees is being appealed tions for rulemaking filed after FCC adopts no- Kahn system, first to win type-acceptance, was by National Association of Broadcasters and tice of proposed rulemaking in omnibus pro- first on air, in July 1982-at KDKA Pittsburgh and other parties in U.S. Court of Appeals. Issue is ceeding will only be accepted if they conflict KTSA San Antonio, Tex. (BROADCASTING, Aug. 2, still pending before court. Discussions of distri- with proposal in omnibus proceeding. 1982)..Stations broadcasting with other systems bution of royalty fees for 1981 drew to close last FCC also voted to permit AM daytimers to followed. Harris, which has 65 stations on the air, August. All parties, including NAB and religious increase their hours of operation (BROADCASTING, more than any of the other proponents, suffered broadcasters, agreed to settle 1981 proceeding Sept. 12, 1983). U.S. already has reached setback in August. Charging that Harris exciter at 1980 award levels. agreement with Canada that permits implemen- was not properly type- accepted, FCC ordered O tation of part of plan (BROADCASTING, Nov 21, Harris stations to pull plugs on their exciters and 1983), and AM daytimers already have received told Harris to stop marketing units. But after Har- Cable regulation. House Telecommunications permission to begin post- sunset operation, ris refiled for type acceptance and some prelimi- Subcommittee approved cable deregulation bill even though Canada and U.S. haven't formally nary testing of exciter, FCC gave stations per- (H.R. 4103), despite attempts by some mem- signed new agreement (BROADCASTING, Dec. 5, mission to switch back into stereo mode while bers to delay action. Bill is based on, but in 1983). When fully implemented- assuming type- acceptance testing continued. some instances is strikingly different from, one agreement also is reached with Mexico-com- Prospect of two or more of four systems coex- passed by Senate, has been referred to parent mission's rules will permit dozen stations operat- isting in marketplace for number of years was Energy and Commerce Committee. (Senate approved its cable bill, S.66, by vote of 87 -9 in ing east of dominant I -A outlets to begin their raised with introduction of multisystem receivers broadcast day at 6 a.m. Some two dozen oper- capable of decoding all systems. In August, June after long debate and despite stiff resis- ating west of dominant station and outside its Sony began shipping portable AM stereo /FM tance against measure from AT &Tand some big service area will also be permitted to start at 6 stereo portable radio (SRF -A100) with multisys- cities [BROADCASTING, June 20, 1983]). 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Robert Wussler. executive VP, Turner Broad- Century Plaza, Los Angeles. Nov 11- 14-Association of National Advertisers casting System. Copacabana, New York. May 20-22-NBC-TV annual affiliates meeting. annual meeting. Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, Ariz. Century Plaza, Los Angeles. Nov. 18-21-AM1P '84, American Market for In- Jan. 18- Deadline for reply comments on FCC pro- ternational Programs, second annual program posal to reexamine need for rule of sevens. FCC, Wash- May 20.23-Broadcast Financial Management ington. Association 24th annual conference. Grand Hyatt. marketplace, organized by Perard Associates with New York. Future conferences: May 12 -15, 1985, MIDEM and National Video Clearinghouse. 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Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 28 Jan. 20-21- Colorado Broadcasters Association 35th Feb. 2- International Radio and Television Society executive officer, Backer & Spielvogel Advertising. annual winter meeting and awards banquet. Sheraton newsmaker luncheon, featuring three network enter- Monterey Conference Center, Monterey, Calif. Informa- Denver Tech Center, Denver. tainment division presidents: Brandon Tartikoff, NBC: tion: Judi Skalsky, (213) 854 -6307. Bud Grant, CBS, and Lewis Erlicht, ABC. Waldorf-As- Jan. M international record and mu- Feb. International Radio and Television Society 23.27- IDE M'84, toria, New York. 28- sic publishing market and international radio program Gold Medal banquet. Waldorf-Astoria, New York. market. Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France. Informa- Feb. 3- 5- Northwest Broadcast News Association tion: Harvey Seslowsky, Perard Associates. 100 La- annual meeting. Sheraton -Ritz hotel, Minneapolis. II fayette Drive, Syosset, N.Y, 11791; (516) 364-3686. Feb. 5- Deadline for entries in "Mark of Excellence" March Jan. 24- 26- Washington Journalism Center's confer- contest, recognizing student reporters, editors, broad- March 1-Deadline for entries for Action for Chil- ence for journalists, "Health Care: Economic and Ethi- casters, cartoonists and photographers, sponsored by dren's Television program and PSA's awards. Entries cal Issues." Watergate hotel, Washington. Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi. can be sent to Kathleen Ehrlich, ACT, 46 Austin St., Information: Virginia Holcomb, 840 North Lake Shore Jan. York Newtonville, Mass. 02160 25 -New chapter, National Academy of Drive. Suite 801W, Chicago, 60611; (312) 649-0224. Television Arts and Sciences, drop -in luncheon. March 1- 3-15th annual Country Radio Seminar, spon- Speaker: Bruce Johnson, president, Hearst/ABC/Via- Feb. 5- 7-Louisiana Association of Broadcasters an- sored by Organization of Country Radio Broadcast- com Entertainment Services (HA/ES). Copacabana, nual convention. Hilton hotel, Baton Rouge. ers. Opryland hotel, Nashville. Information: (615) 327- New York. Feb. 6-7-Michigan Association of Broadcasters 4488. Jan. 25-New Jersey Broadcasters Association se- winter conference. Harley hotel, Lansing. March 5-Society of Cable Television Engineers ninth miannual sales seminar. Holiday Inn, North Brunswick, Feb. 7 -West Virginia Broadcasters Association annual spring engineering conference, "System Reli- N.J. sales seminar. Sheraton -Lakeview Resort. Morgan- ability Revisited," during SCTE convention (see below). Opryland hotel, Nashville. Jan. 27- 29- Florida Association of Broadcasters an- town. W. Va. nual midwinter conference. Ponce de Leon Lodge. St. Feb. 7 York chapter, American Women in Ra- March 5.7 -Society of Cable Television Engineers' Augustine, Fla. -New dio and Television, seminar, "Computers and the Com- "Cable -Tec Expo '84," second annual convention and Jan. 28-31 -Radio Advertising Bureau's managing munications Field." Clairol headquarters, 345 Park Ave- trade show Opryland hotel, Nashville. sales conference. Speakers include John Naisbitt, au- nue, New York. March 6- Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters thor of Megatrends; Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. author Feb. Arizona Cable Television Association annu- Congressional /Gold Medal reception -dinner. Washing- and lecturer, and Richard Deals. co-chairman. Mutual 7-8- al meeting. Phoenix Hilton hotel, Phoenix. ton Hilton, Washington. Broadcasting System, and president, Amway Corp. Amfac hotel, Dallas -Fort Worth Airport. Feb. 8- Broadcast Pioneers "Mike Award" dinner. Ho- March 7 -10-American Association of Advertising tel Pierre, New York. Agencies annual meeting. Canyon, Palm Springs, Calif. Jan. 29 -Feb. 1-National Religious Broadcasters 41st annual convention. Theme: "Christian Media Fac- Feb. 8 -West Virginia Broadcasters Association March 11- 13-Ohio Cable Television Association annual ing the Issues in 1984." Sheraton Washington, Wash- sales seminar. Charleston Marriott, Charleston, W Va. convention. Hyatt Regency /Ohio Center, Colum- ington. bus, Ohio. Information: (614) 461 -4014. Feb. 9-14 -NATPE International 21st annual confer- Jan. 30- Deadline for reply comments on FCC pro- ence. San Francisco Hilton and Moscone Center, San March 13-International Association of Satellite Us- posed rulemaking on use of aural subcarrier in TV ba- Francisco. ers monthly meeting. Twin Bridges Marriott, Arlington, seband. FCC. Washington. Va. Feb. 10-11 -18th annual Society of Motion Picture March 13- National Association of Broadcasters Jan. 31- Deadline for entries in 16th annual Robert F. and Television Engineers television conference. 15- Kennedy Journalism Awards for outstanding coverage Theme: "Image Quality-A Time for Decisions. "Queen state association presidents and executive directors of the problems of the disadvantaged, sponsored by Elizabeth hotel, Montreal. Information: (914) 472 -6606. conference. Marriott hotel, Washington. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial. Information: Caroline March 14-New York Market Radio Broadcasters As- Croft, (202) 628 -1300; 1031 31st Street, N.W. Washing- Feb. 14-Internnational Association of Satellite Users sociation ninth annual "Big Apple Radio Awards." monthly meeting. Twin Bridges Marriott, Arlington, Va. ton 20007. Sheraton Center hotel, New York. Feb. 15- Deadline for entries in Broadcasters Promo- March 14-16- Arkansas Cable TV Association annu- tion Association's International Gold Medallion Awards competition, recognizing "excellence in the marketing February of electronic communications." Information: Dr. Hayes Anderson, Department of Telecommunications and Feb. 1 -New York chapter, National Academy of Film, San Diego State San Diego Television Arts and Sciences, drop -in luncheon. University, 92182; Speaker: James Jimirro. president, Disney Channel. (619) 265 -6570. Copacabana, New York. Feb. 15-Deadline for entries in Vanguard Awards, for Feb. 1- Deadline for entries in Gavel Awards, spon- "programs presenting positive nonstereotypical por- soredbyAmerican Bar Association, recognizing me- trayals of women," sponsored by Women in Communi- dia contributions toward increasing public understand- cations. Information: (512) 346 -9875. ing and awareness of American legal system. Information: Margaret Reilly, ABA, 33 West Monroe Feb. 15-Deadline for entries in Wilbur Awards, honor- Street, Chicago, 60603; (312) 621 -1730. ing excellence in "presentation of religious values by radio and television stations and producers, spon-

Feb" 1.6- Interational Radio and Television Society sored by Religious Public Relations Council. I nf orma- annual faculty /industry seminar and college confer- lion: Martin Neeb, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, ence. Harrison Conference Center. Glen Cove, N.Y. Wash., 98447.

Feb. 15- Deadline for entries in 11th Athens Interna- tional Film/Video Festivals. sponsored by Athens Cen- ter for Film and Video and supported by grants from National Endowmentfor the Arts, Ohio Arts Council and Ohio University College of Fine Arts. Information: Errata (614) 594-6888. Feb. 16-17-Broadcast Financial Management Asso- Bud Groskopf SSC &B Inc., New York, is agency for ciation /Broadcast Credit Association board of direc- Bennigan's Tavern & Restaurant, not tors meetings. Westin St. Francis, San Francisco. Ayer, in President of NW as reported "Business Brief- Feb. 16-19- "Communications and the New Technol- ly," in Dec. 12 issue. ogies," 13th annual communications conference. How- Washington. NTA O ard University, Guam Radio Services Inc.'s applica- Feb. 21- 23- Washington Journalism Center's Confer- wishes you a ence for Journalists, "Sports Issues 1984: Pros. Col- new FM at Agana, incor- successful 1984. tion for Guam, leges. Olympics." Watergate hotel, Washington. rectly reported as dismissed in Dec. 5, "For the Record," was granted. Correct Feb. 23- National Association of Broadcasters nationwide teleconference political Visit with Bud at NATPE '84 information is reported this week on page on advertising. Sub- jects to include equal opportunities for candidate ad- NTA Exhibit. 404 Post Street 89. vertising, lowest unit charge and federal access requirements. Teleconference to be held in 25-30 locations. Information: NAB, (202) 293-3500. National Telefilm Associates. Inc. Awards given by International Film & 12636 Beatrice Street, P.O. Box 66930 Los Angeles. California 90066 -0930 TV Festival in advertising category Feb. 23-26-Technology Entertainment Design (T.E.D.) Communications Conference. Keynote Telephone: (213) 306-4040 were not gold, as 7417 grand awards, stated speaker: Frank Stanton, President Emeritus of CBS Inc. Telex /Twx: 910 343 in Dec. 12 issue. Participants include Steve Sohmer, senior VP, NBC En- tertainment, and Carl Spielvogel, chairman and chief

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 29 al convention and trade show Excelsior hotel, Little ety "newsmaker" luncheon. Speaker: Grant Tinker, Rock, Ark. Information: Floyd White, (501) 898 -2626. chairman and chief executive officer, NBC. Waldorf- Broadcasting Publications Inc. Astoria, New York. March 21- Illinois Broadcasters Association college rounder and Editor seminar. Illinois State University, Normal, Ill. March 30-Presentation of ninth annual Commenda- Sol Talsho8 (1904 -1982) tion Awards, by American Women March 22-23-Georgia Cable Television Association in Radio and Televi- Lawrence B. Talshoff, president. sion. Waldorf Astoria hotel, New York. 16th annual convention. Ritz -Carlton Buckhead, Atlan- Donald V. West, vice president. ta. David N. Whitcomb., vice president. Jerome H. Heckman, secretary March 27.28- Cabletelevision Advertising Bureau Philippe E. Boucher, assistant treasurer annual advertising conference. Sheraton Center, New York. Information: (212) 751 -7770. April The Fifth Estate March 27- 28 -LPTV West '84, Vyést Coast conference April 1- Deadline for entries for Radio -Television and exposition for lowpower TV, sponsored by Nation- News Directors Association awards. Entries can be Broadcastingm al Institute for Low Power Television. Disneyland ho- sent to RTNDA President Dean Mel', KW) Inc., South tel, Anaheim, Calif. Information: John Reilly, (212) 966- 4202 Regal, Spokane, Wash. 99203. 7526, or Don DeKoker, (203) 852-0500. 1735 DeSeles Street. N.W., Wasnington 20036 April 3-4-Illinois Broadcasters Association spring Phone: 202- 638 -1022 March 28- International Radio and Television Soci- meeting. Springfield, Ill. Information: (217) 787 -6503

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1 TOP OF THE WEEK 1 t FCC strikes the flag on children's TV

Rivera takes lone stand scribed as "basically a modified policy state- not effective players in the commercial tele- in favor of maintaining ment" -the FCC said there had been an in- vision marketplace ... " broadcast responsibility; crease in overall programing available to Rivera said that "until commercial televi- majority contends other media children. It also said there had been no "mar- sion stations no longer form the backbone of in marketplace lessen nation's ket failure." It said the record revealed that a our television system, the FCC must contin- reliance on over -air stations variety of media provide quantity and qual- ue to rely primarily on these licensees to but there's still ambiguous ity in children's programing, and new ser- meet the special programing needs of chil- suggestion that broadcasters vice can be expected to add to that. The FCC dren." He said "it is a terrible thing to do to a may not vacate field entirely also said there was no reason to substitute its group in our society that cannot protect it- judgment for deciding what amount or type self." Commercial TV broadcasters are still ex- of programing should be offered. The licens- Under the new policy, Rivera said broad- pected to serve the special needs of children. ee is in a better position to determine that casters can meet their obligation to serve But licensees will have broad discretion to than the commission, it said. children with "virtually any kind of pro- determine how to best do that and the FCC Commissioner James Quello said he graming, which need not be presented regu- won't attempt to mandate the presentation of thought the commission's action sent a larly -or even frequently -and need not be specific amounts of children's programing. "strong signal" to broadcasters that they are designed to meet children's unique needs." So said the FCC on Dec. 22, 1983, bring- supposed to ascertain and serve the needs of Rivera said the commission should have ing its children's television proceeding to children. adopted a "flexible processing guideline." conclusion with a 3 -1 vote. (Commissioner After the meeting, Peggy Charren, presi- Henry Rivera dissented and Commissioner dent, Action for Children's Television, said Dennis Patrick did not participate. Patrick that group would appeal, and push hard for felt he wasn't "prepared enough" to vote, an legislation (H.R. 4097) mandating the pre- aide said.) The commission's action super- sentation of specific amounts of children's sedes its 1974 policy statement on children's programing. "We think the commission is television. giving a great Christmas present to the The commission's action constitutes a wa- broadcasters and leaving a lump of coal in tering down of the policy statement on chil- the stockings of children." dren's programing the commission had Sam Simon, executive director of the adopted in 1974, during the chairmanship of Telecommunications Research and Action Richard E. Wiley. The statement itself was Center, said that outfit would join in ACT's far less regulatory than the petition for rule - appeal. "Now a broadcaster has no obliga- making, filed by Action for Children's Tele- tion to air programs specifically designed to vision, had sought. ACT proposed rules set- meet children's needs. Instead, a broadcaster ting quotas for educational programing need only point to the educational value of directed at groups of specific ages and set- existing adult programs, or to public broad- ting diminishing limits of advertising per- casting programs. FCC Chairman Mark mitted in those programs. Fowler has deliberately misled the American The issue was before the commission public by claiming to have taken a positive again in response to an ACT petition, backed step for children," he said. by a court order directing the commission to Said Edward O. Fritts, president of the complete action before the end of the year, National Association of Broadcasters: that the agency conclude the rulemaking ini- Rivera "Children's television demands close scruti- tiated in 1970 in response to ACT's original Rivera, however, called the decision a ny, and well it should. Children are our most petition for rulemaking. The 1974 policy "rape" of the FCC's 1974 policy statement valuable resource. To interject federally statement made a point of warning broad- on the issue, which said broadcasters were mandated programing, however, places the casters that the proceeding was being kept obligated to provide programing designed government in the role of editor, a most dan- open in the event it developed they were not especially for children, to schedule those gerous precedent under any circumstance. meeting their obligations to children. ACT throughout the week, to develop more edu- We are entering an age with television of said its studies indicated they were not. cational and informational programs, and to abundance. What should be analyzed in this The commission, in its rewrite of the 1974 air programs directed at specific age groups. situation is not what one individual station is statement, said broadcasters will still face "This is a sad day for children in this coun- telecasting but what is available to the child the "bedrock" obligation of being responsive try," Rivera said. "The report and order that in the home on a daily basis. Further, what in to the needs and interests of their communi- will be adopted by my colleagues today the near future will be available? On both ty, including the specialized needs of chil- writes the epitaph of the FCC's involvement counts, the record is and will continue to be dren. "A licensee who fails to consider those in children's television... In sum, the resid- impressive. Broadcasters have a responsibi- needs, in light of its particular market situa- ual duty of the FCC is hollow to the core." lity to the viewing public, and we are accept- tion, will find no refuge in this order," it Rivera said he prefers marketplace reliance ing and meeting it." said. to regulation "whenever regulatory objec- The Court of Appeals in Washington had In its order-which William Johnson, tives can be obtained. This is simply not one directed the FCC to act on the proceeding deputy chief, Mass Media Bureau, de- of those situations," he said. "Children are before last year's end. 17

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 35 TOP OF THE WEEK r Westmoreland, CBS blitz media and court with documents in `Vietnam Deception' lawsuit General, network go public York firm of Cravath, Swain & Moore, said Is break Westmoreland." Crile, who attend- with latest round of papers that if the documentary discussed matters for ed the news conference, was asked to ex- in $120- million libel suit which Westmoreland could be court-mar- plain the remark. "It was a long, careful tialed, "that is all the more reason for a press memorandum that set forth the dispute on Retired General William Westmoreland and inquiry." the enemy troop strength figures." Crile said CBS exchanged salvos of documents at 100 Many of those supporting Westmoreland he wanted to be sure Wallace presented or so paces, last week, in a preliminary to the recalled a dispute between the military and Westmoreland "with the enormous bulk of trial of Westmoreland's $120- million libel CIA over enemy strength figures, but found the evidence so he could address the ques- suit against the network. The documents unreasonable a suggestion that Westmore- tion and not avoid it." consisted largely of affidavits each side has land deliberately misled the Joint Chiefs of Another Crile memorandum to Wallace collected in the pretrial stage, and served to Staff and President Johnson, as the docu- has nothing to do with the preparation of the place in sharper focus the issues in the case, mentary alleged. "It is inconceivable to me documentary but, rather, with Crile's reac- which grew out of CBS's documentary, The that MACV [Military Assistance Command, tion to the manner in which CBS News ex- Uncounted Enemy: A Vietnam Deception, Vietnam] arbitrarily reduced the estimates of ecutive Burton Benjamin was conducting broadcast on Jan. 23, 1982. enemy troop strength as a result of this or the inquiry that Van Gordon Sauter, then Westmoreland, who had initiated the un- any other dispute," said Robert S. McNa- president of CBS News, had ordered follow- usual public exchange by calling a news mara, secretary of defense in the cabinets of ing the TV Guide article accusing CBS of conference for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, at the Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. "I believe "smearing" Westmoreland in the documen- Hotel Washington, in Washington, produced that the CBS claim [regarding Westmore- tary. Crile expressed concern that CBS was a hefty collection of documents that included land's participation in a "conspiracy "] is not "acting in its own best interest." It's "a affidavits by the senior members of the John- false," said retired Admiral U.S. Grant simple question" of whether CBS believes in son administration that Westmoreland said Sharp, who, during the Vietnam war, served the "substantive points" made in the broad- supported his contention he was libeled. He as commander-in -chief in the Pacific and, cast. "Forget process," he said. The Benja- said the evidence developed is "shocking." thus, was Westmoreland's superior. "It min Report, which CBS turned over to West- CBS, immediately after the Westmore- would be, in my experience, contrary to moreland only after being ordered to do so land news conference, held one of its own in General Westmoreland's nature and charac- by the court, discussed 11 "principal flaws" the hotel, a few doors away, to offer report- ter to have engaged in the conduct of which in the program, and said there was "an im- ers its own batch of documents, a smaller, but still impressive, collection. It included affidavits by present and former military and Central Intelligence Agency officials who supported the documentary's basic contention that the estimates of enemy troop strength had been deliberately held to preset ceilings to back up the claim that progress in the war was being made. Taken together, the two sets of documents, which were filed Tuesday morning in the U.S. district court in New York, help recall the strong feelings that were generated by the Vietnam war. Many of the documents in the Westmoreland collection spoke of the honor and integrity of the retired four_star general who had led American forces in Vietnam. CBS's contained affidavits from officials who expressed regret and shame over the manner in which they said estimates of enemy troop strength were handled - there was "an abandonment of honesty and integrity," in the words of George Allen, who had been a CIA analyst of Communist forces during the war. The documentary had Westmoreland put it even more strongly: It accused West- CBS accused him." Dean Rusk, secretary of balance" in the handling of what it referred moreland of participating in a "conspiracy" state in the Kennedy and Johnson cabinets, to as the historic and controversial subject. to manipulate the figures. was one of those praising Westmoreland; he As for the "substantive points," CBS ac- Westmoreland, in the one question to described him as a "fine officer and gentle- cumulated considerable support for them which he responded-the others were han- man." And he said that, although he, Rusk, from those who provided the network with dled by his attorney, Dan Burt, of the Capitol is "the senior living member of the Johnson affidavits. Richard D. Kovar, a former CIA Legal Foundation -said the 90- minute doc- administration," CBS did not attempt to in- officer who served in Vietnam during the umentary had attempted to "destroy" his 36 terview him in connection with the docu- 1960's and who now prepares President Rea- years in uniform. "If I were guilty as indicat- mentary. gan's Daily Brief, a digest of current foreign ed by this broadcast," he said, "I could have Westmoreland also made public a memo- intelligence, wrote, "I believe the CBS doc- been court- martialed on a number of randum the documentary's producer, George umentary was a great service to the intern- cQunts." Crile, had written to Mike Wallace, who gence process-a process which was served Speaking for CBS at the subsequent news served as correspondent on the show, that so poorly by the CIA and the military alike conference, John Scanlon, a public relations suggested, at least, a determination to bring during the period prior to the Tet Offensive consultant, said, "The management of CBS Westmoreland down. Drafted as an instruc- of 1968." It was a thesis of the documentary News fully supports the content of the docu- tion to Wallace on the approach to be taken that, because the U.S. military in Saigon had mentary." And the lawyer defending CBS in his interview with Westmoreland, the published figures of enemy troop strength against the suit, David Boies, of the New memorandum said, "Now all you have to do demonstrably too low, the U.S. public and

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season on both ABC and CBS also produced ratings declines compared to a year ago. Ob- servers believe the reason is perhaps that the two networks now share the turf dominated for so many years by just one -ABC-prior to 1982. Both networks would like to see the Supreme Court throw out those contracts on antitrust grounds, creating a free- for -all where individual schools could negotiate television deals separately or together. NBC's NFL regular season ratings for 1983 were down almost 10% to an average 12.2 per game, compared to 13.5 in 1981, the last season played in its entirety. The network's share of audience for NFL telecasts was down a full five share points, to an average 27 in 1983 from an average 32 in 1981. That is NBC's lowest regular season average since the merger of the American Football League into the National Football League in 1970, when the network achieved a 12.7 rating. CBS suffered the least, with an average per-game ratings decline of about 4.6 %, and a three point drop in share: 16.7/ Boles 37, compared with a record 17.5/40 in 1981. governmment were unprepared for the fe- are an inherent part of intelligence gather- (It should be noted, however, that CBS is rocity of the Communist offensive. "In- ings." Then he added: "We know now, and challenging Nielsen's 1983 per-game aver- deed," Kovar added, "I believe that CBS believe we will be able to demonstrate, how age for the network, based on what CBS should rebroadcast the documentary in CBS deliberately chose to metamorphose claims is Nielsen's miscalculation of the rat- prime time on each anniversary of the Tet this intelligence debate into a conspiracy. ings for the last regular- season contest. At Offensive so that no intelligence analyst, But disagreement among intelligence ana- press time the dispute had not yet been re- soldier or citizen who watches it will ever let lysts is neither new nor the stuff of treason." solved. anything like it happen again." Neither, in CBS's view, is criticism of an ABC fared the worst, with close to a 17% Colonel Gains B. Hawkins, who from official's conduct in connection with those decline in its per-game rating and a five point 1966 to 1967 was the officer with primary figures the stuff of libel, even of a libel case. drop in share: 18.1/31 compared with the responsibility for estimating the strength of The Westmoreland suit is expected to go to record 21 .7/36 compiled in 1981. The Mon- the enemy in Vietnam, linked Westmoreland trial in the fall, but Boies said that he does day Night Football rating from the past sea- directly to the alleged effort to publish only not expect it ever to go to trial; he predicted son was the lowest in the program's 13 -year politically acceptable figures. He said that in it will be dismissed on a summary judgment run. The previous low had been its premiere the spring of 1967, he presented Westmore- order. Among the arguments he said he will season in 1970, when MNF scored an 18.5/ land with a new analysis "indicating far make in seeking dismissal is one that the 31. higher enemy strength than was being re- issues raised in the documentary are of suffi- College football ratings on ABC in 1983 ported in official reports on enemy cient importance that "the press shouldn't be (including 14 regular season telecasts) were strength," and added: "General Westmore- criticized" for examining them. "If you have down a full rating point and two share points land refused to accept the updated figures. something like the Vietnam war and you're for the year, to a 9.9/26. CBS averaged a He voiced concern about the political impact dealing with someone like the commander 9.6/25 for its 14 regular season NCAA tele- these higher enemy strength figures would and question as to whether he is misleading casts, compared with a 10.5/28 in 1982. have in the United States, and told me to take the nation-you ought not to have to prove While depressed ratings affect revenues, 'another look' at the figures." Hawkins said in court you are not malicious and not in executives at each network downplayed the he then "arbitrarily reduced" the figures to error. The issue is whether a conclusory alle- significance of football's ratings perfor- levels below those indicated by what he re- gation regarding conspiracy is actionable." o mance in the past season. "Our NFL tele- garded as the best evidence "in an effort to casts scored all -time high ratings in 1981," conform to the unmistakable command posi- noted Jim McKenna, vice president, CBS tion." Westmoreland rejected those figures, Sports, "and this year will be our second as well, Hawkins said. NFL ratings down, highest -rated season ever. So for us it's a One of those providing CBS with an affi- good story rather than a bad story." And as davit talked of a "conspiracy" on the part of but observers see far as ratings impact is concerned, McKenna the military and intelligence establishment. no cause for insisted that NFL games still deliver the John T. Moore, who was an intelligence ana- concern highest number of gross ratings points of any lyst with the CIA in Saigon, from December sports series Network officials is on television today. 1965 to July 1967, said: "Based on my ex- believe drop only temporary; poor matchups cited At NBC, Robert Blackmore, the head of perience as a CIA analyst, I have become network sales, offered that although adver- convinced that there was a conspiracy or tisers were indeed missing out on some of cover -up among various elements of the in- The ratings for network telecasts of National the gross rating points they had hoped to telligence community, including persons Football League games in 1983 declined achieve via the NFL, "most of [those points] from MACV, CIA and DIA [Defense Intelli- over the last nonstrike season, 1981, but, have been made up as we've gone along," in gence Agency] to distort and to suppress in- while there may be some concern, the pre- other programs such as Sports World or, in telligence information during the months vailing view is that 1983 was atypical. Net- the early going, baseball playoffs. "There's prior to the Tet Offensive so that the Ameri- work executives, affiliates and program ana- no question," said Blackmore, that football can public would have the impression we lysts alike point to few contests involving in 1983 wasn't quite the delivery vehicle that were winning the war." frontrunners; games between the leading advertisers were counting on to spread their To Westmoreland, in his opening state- NFL teams, the Dallas Cowboys and the messages. But most people feel it's a tempo- ment, the conflict regarding estimates of en- Washington Redskins, produced ratings rary situation." emy troop strength were of a piece with the more in line with years past. At ABC, despite the record low ratings in "extensive, sometimes bitter, disputes [that] College football games during the regular 1983 for Monday Night Football, the current

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 37 i I TOP OF THE WEEK 1 thinking is that a 10% increase in the price of season average. One question that might be long future as a program vehicle. "I'm con- a thirty- second spot will be imposed next posed however, is whether football as a net- cerned," said Clayton Brace, vice president year, said J. Larre Barrett, director of sports work program vehicle may be headed in the and general manager of ABC affiliate sales at ABC. Had the past season's ratings same direction as baseball-generating mar- KGTV(TV) San Diego, "but, unfortunately, been closer to the norm, said Barrett, ABC ginal interest among fans and advertisers in I'm not sure what can be done about it." But would have sought a 15% increase. He ac- the regular season, with real enthusiasm re- despite his network's problems, Brace said, knowledged that with the poor performance served for post- season play. the KGTV's local football ratings have not this year, "We'll have to work that much "I don't look at [the past season's ratings been affected "to any great degree," perhaps harder to sell it" in 1984. Barrett said ABC declines] as a sign that it will disappear from due in part to the fact that the station operates will be talking with the NFL in hopes of the screen," said Ed Aiken, a program ana- in the home town of the NFL's Chargers. receiving a better schedule next year. "All lyst with Petry Television Inc. But some- Locally, he offered, TV football is still "very the research we've seen," said Barrett, "in- where, he added, with all the games current- viable." dicates that viewers don't tune in because of ly sprinkled throughout the weekly program Another affiliate, on the East Coast, a lack of interest in the team matchups." schedule and the added disarray that could agreed that football would continue as a Network executives also argued that ex- come if the courts rule in favor of schools strong force in television programing -if citing matchups late in the season produced challenging the NCAAs power to negotiate not with the dominating impact it once had. good numbers-CBS's Dallas- Washington TV contracts, "there's a point of diminishing "I don't think the declining ratings this year game three weeks ago, for example, scored returns." represented a serious problem," he said. a 23.4 rating, while two late season Monday While affiliates are aware of the declines "But football may not be the event it once night games on ABC produced ratings in the their networks have been experiencing, they was because there's so much other sports low 20's- significantly better than the 18.1 generally appear to believe the game has a programing on the air these days."

Showtime /Movie Channel and Paramount: power through partnership Competition is born to challenge news of the deal broke more than two weeks dominance of HBO; number one ranked ago as having suffered its first major pro- studio in box office revenue for past graming setback: it has failed to secure four eight years will provide 15 movies per of the top 10 highest grossing films for year for five years to cable programer; 1983-"Flashdance," "Stayin' Alive," industry agrees competition healthy; "Trading Places" and "48 Hours." And the cable viewer will benefit from company's response was perhaps more de- greater program choice fensive than negative. It released a statement that read, "HBO has been licensing the ex- Cable executives and analysts who follow clusive pay cable rights to theatrical motion the medium were exceptionally upbeat last pictures from a number of sources for quite week in discussing the possible impact that some time. We have never felt that the pic- the exclusive five -year licensing agreement tures of any one studio, whether exclusive or between Paramount Pictures and Showtime/ not, affect significantly the performance of The Movie Channel Inc. may have on the our services." industry ( "In Brief," Dec. 19, 1983). Not The price of exclusivity for five year's that the executives and analysts polled have worth of films from Paramount-which for anything against HBO, as do the major mo- the past six years has been consistently the tion picture studios, including Paramount. number one or number two ranked studio in The studios claim that the leading pay ser- terms of box office revenues-did not come vice (HBO), with almost three times the sub- cheap. It has been estimated by sources in- scriber base (currently about 13.5 million) as volved with the deal that Showtime/TMC its closest competitior (Showtime, with Neinblatt will pay between $600 million and $700 mil- more than 4.7 million subscribers), has had lion for perhaps 75 Paramount films over the a monopolistic grip on the pay cable busi- course of the licensing agreement (including ness, enabling it to negotiate film licensing films produced from 1983 through 1987). deals at bargain- basement rates. Rather, And the agreement is described as an "out- those contemplating the deal last week em- put deal" meaning that it includes all the phasized the competitive boost it will give to theatrical films that the studio produces, al- the program menus of both Showtime and though Showtime may decline to accept The Movie Channel in their quest (as a some films under certain conditions. It's merged corporated entity) to remain vital as hard to put an exact price tag on the films pay service offerings. because Showtime/TMC will purchase the Increased competition will generate a rights to each film (none of which are pre- healthier pay cable environment for all those buys based on its performance at the box concerned, observers added, including the office and the subscriber growth at both film studios, cable MSO's and other pay ca- Showtime and TMC). ble affiliates and subscribers who would pre- Exclusive output deals with movie studios sumably be offered greater choice, and even are not new to the industry, as evidenced by HBO, which, never an organization inclined HBO's agreements with Columbia, Orion to sit back and simply count the revenues as and the newly formed Tri-Star Pictures (with they roll in, now knows more than ever that partners CBS and Columbia) and Silver it can't afford to do so. Screen, a limited partnership established The closest thing to a negative response to earlier this year. Deals with the first two the Paramount -Showtime/TMC deal came studios may give HBO about 20 exclusive Frank from HBO, which has been described since titles a year, compared to the 15 a year that

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Showtime/TMC will collect from the Para- mount deal. And when the latter two begin STC lines up some partners rolling out product this year, HBO can count on another two dozen or so exclusive films Comsat subsidiary sets up working by July I , he said. The FCC authorized CBS annually. It also has exclusive licensing relationship with CBS, selects in late 1982 to construct a three -channel agreements with independent film producers Alcoa -NEC and Toshiba to supply HDTV DBS system, but George Schweitzer, such as ITC Entertainment, Polygram and home earth station equipment vice president, communications, CBS/ New World, so that when it's all added up, Broadcast Group, said CBS would not pur- HBO will have the exclusive rights to more Satellite Television Corp., the Comsat sub- sue the business by itself. than 60 films annually in the coming years, sidiary planning to launch a five -channel di- CBS and Comsat will be looking for part- and maybe more. rect broadcast satellite service late this year, ners able to bring money and expertise in Showtime/TMC president and chief ex- enters the new year with plenty of momen- technology, programing or marketing to the ecutive officer Mike Weinblatt said the first tum supplied by announcements in the wan- venture, Rosenfield said. Among the names package of films under the agreement will be ing days of 1983 that CBS is considering that have emerged thus far as potential part- seen on both the Showtime and TMC ser- becoming its partner and that Alcoa -NEC ners are Coca -Cola, Metropolitan Life and vices (but not on the same days) beginning in Communications Corp. (ANCOM) and To- General Cinema. Rosenfield said CBS and February with the airing of "Flashdance." shiba Corp. would supply the low -cost home Comsat will need one or two more partners The deal with Paramount, said Weinblatt, earth stations needed to receive the service. to make a go of it. provides greater ability to differentiate his Comsat and CBS announced Dec. 20 that Rosenfield would not say when CBS and two services from others in the industry. they had signed an agreement a week earlier Comsat began serious talks, but rumors of "And that's good for everybody in the busi- to work together to form a joint venture in- the budding relationship began surfacing last ness ... Subscribers, operators and the pay cluding themselves and other "appropriate August (BROADCASTING, Aug. 29, 1983). services." partners" and to develop all aspects of a DBS According to one source, technicians for Rich Frank, president of the Paramount service, including earth stations, program- CBS and STC have been working together Television Group, noted that the films, al- ing, project financing, technical operations for several months on a nonstandard trans- though exclusive to the national pay cable and marketing. The parties stressed that the mission format that would both improve pic- industry, will still be available to STV outlets relationship involves no "joint investment ture quality and pave the way for high -defi- and regional pay services. "We think it's a costs" at this time. nition television. fantastic deal. We are getting more than we Two days later, STC announced it had Beginning in 1984, STC plans to offer a thought we could [had we licensed the films tapped ANCOM and Toshiba to be its suppli- five -channel service to subscribers in an area on a nonexclusive basis]." ers of home earth stations, saying that it bounded by Pittsburgh in the West; Norfolk, He also said the agreement will not effect would soon begin "definitive contract dis- Va., in the South, and Burlington, Vt., in the the studio's pattern of release to various mar- cussions" with the companies. According to North. The service area comprises 20 mil- kets. Paramount films will still be available Michael S. Alpert, executive vice president, lion television homes -about one -fourth of on videocassette, perhaps six months after STC, "general principles" between STC and all television homes as well as one -fourth of theatrical release, while Showtime/TMC the suppliers have been agreed to and that all uncabled homes in the country. will get the films about a year after theatrical final contracts could be signed before the The service, which will be broadcast over release. joint venture is set. The contracts, which Satellite Business Systems' SBS IV, will There are those who believe this deal may will insure a steady supply of earth stations permit STC to gain operational experience signal the start of a transformation of the pay as STC rolls out it service, will require corn - and crack the DBS market prior to the launch cable industry to an exclusive medium. mitments of millions of dollars by all par- of its own two high -power DBS satellites in Among those: Rich MacDonald, a media an- ties. The contracts will be negotiated "in a 1986. Once they are in orbit, STC will be alyst with First Boston Corp. "But the big partnership spirit," he said. "There will be a able to increase the number of channels to issue is trying to make [a deal), and who will sharing of the risk." ANCOM, formed sole- six and extend its coverage area to encom- get the leverage [the studios or the pay ser- ly to make and market DBS home equip- pass the entire eastern half of the country. vices] and at what prices they will be done." ment, is a joint venture of the Aluminum As part of the "joint exploration" agree- Iiventieth Century-Fox, Warner Bros., Corp. of America and NEC Corp. ment CBS will be reviewing all of STC's MCA's Universal and MGM /UA are the ma- "We had been looking at DBS on our own plans and it's uncertain how they would be jor studios yet to align themselves exlusively [as a medium] for high -definition televi- affected if CBS finally decides to join Com- with a pay service. sion," said James H. Rosenfield, senior ex- sat. Said Rosenfield: "That's something that The next prime candidate for an exclusive ecutive vice president of the CBS /Broadcast has to be mutually decided upon. Until we deal is MGM/UA. "If they did a deal, they Group, who along with Roger Colloff, vice are ready to address that particular problem, could come up with a lot of money to finance president, policy and planning, CBS /Broad- STC will move ahead on its current schedule the leveraged buyout" proposed by majority cast Group, has been spearheading CBS's as evidenced by its earth station announce- owner Kirk Kerkorian (see page 78), said DBS efforts of late. "But it became apparent ment." The announcement noted, however, John Reidy, media analyst with Drexel Burn- that DBS is extremely complicated and ex- that "CBS cooperated with STC in review- ham Lambert. As to the Paramount deal, tremely expensive." So to mitigate the risks, ing the specifications for home equipment Reidy offered that it "may well increase the he said, CBS is trying to link up with Corn- and supports the decision. The selection of odds of the multipay [marketing offer] stick- sat. "We can get a much better fix on the mutually agreed upon home equipment sup- ing." long -term potential of DBS by working to- pliers represents a first step in the CBS - Cable system operators lauded the deal as gether." Comsat joint exploration agreement." one that may be genuinely beneficial to the Rosenfield said CBS and Comsat felt According to the "general principles" al- industry. Kenneth Bagwell, president of compelled to make the announcement. It's ready agreed upon, said ANCOM Executive Storer's cable and broadcast divisions, sug- important to "clearly define" the relationship Vice President Dennis Fraser, ANCOM will gested that it may even "help reduce churn in to eliminate "all kinds or rumors and misun- be the sole supplier of earth stations for at the industry" by giving added differentiation derstandings" and to pave the way for CBS least a year. After that, he said, Toshiba will to Showtime and TMC and thereby dimin- and Comsat to approach other potential part- become a "secondary" supplier. In late 1988, ishing in the eyes of consumers the image of ners, he said. "We can now go out and talk to he said, STC exclusive arrangement with pay cable as an unduly repetitive service. other people together." ANCOM and Toshiba will come to an end Burt Staniar, president of Group W Cable, The "memorandum of understanding" and other manufacturers will be able to enter applauded the fact that Showtime and TMC signed by CBS and Comsat contains no the market. may become more competitive. He also of- "deadline" for CBS to act, Rosenfield said. In addition to giving ANCOM an tempo- fered that exclusivity "may put more of a But CBS will try to make up its mind on rary exclusive franchise, Fraser said, STC premium on quality original programing." whether to join Comsat in the DBS business has agreed agreed to purchase a minimum

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number of earth stations from ANCOM each month. "And if they want to increase the Movement afoot on MCTV front monthly supply," he said, "they have to give us appropriate lead time." Microband Corp. tests the waters into MCTV, Microband hopes to form joint Alpert would not confirm whether STC on 'wireless cable' plan for ventures with some of its successful MDS has agreed to a five -year deal with ANCOM major metropolitan areas tenants. Such partnerships would put Micro - or whether it has promised to purchase a band into the business quickly and relatively minimum number of earth stations. Taking advantage of liberal new FCC rules, inexpensively, Franco said. It would allow ANCOM will divide the job of manufac- Microband Corp. of America plans to launch Microband to take advantage of the single - turing the DBS earth stations between its multichannel television (MCTV) or, as it channel programers' proficiency in market- two parents. Alcoa will produce aluminum prefers to call them, "wireless cable" ser- ing and consumer service and build on their off-set -feed dish antennas in three widths (35 vices in several major markets next year to "imbedded costs" and existing subscriber inches, 29 inches and 23 inches) at its Stolle challenge cable and direct broadcast satellite bases, he said. Corp. subsidiary in Sidney, Ohio, he said, operators for pay television dollars. Another reason for going into the MCTV while NEC manufactures the addressable re- Using a combination of multipoint distri- business with existing single -channel MDS ceiver /descramblers in Japan. If ANCON bution service (MDS) and instructional tele- operators is programing. Most of the MDS can achieve "the manufacturing economies" vision fixed service (ITFS) channels, Micro - operators offer Home Box Office. As the it believes it can, Fraser said, it should be band is exploring the possibility of joining most popular pay service, it provides a able to produce DBS earth stations for retail with local MDS programers to offer MCTV strong foundation for any kind of multichan- sale at between $400 and $500. service in New York and Washington in late nel service. Franco was uncertain where the A contract with STC is potentially highly summer or early fall and in other markets other channels of programing would come lucrative, Fraser said. STC envisions the later in the year. from, but suggested that the MCTV ventur- need for as many as three million earth sta- According to Microband President Don ers would cut deals with the established sat- tions over the first five years of its service, Franco, the New York and Washington ellite-delivered cable programers. "I don't he said, which would mean nearly $1 billion MCTV systems, offering at least five chan- think [programing] is going to be a prob- in revenues for the earth station suppliers. nels of cable -like programing, could be larg- lem," he said. Before ANCOM can begin to manufac- er than most cable systems. Such systems Because of its connection with the ITFS ture the receiver /descramblers, STC and could serve more than 150,000 subscribers broadcasters, the MCTV services would CBS engineers must settle on an addressable in New York, he said, and around 100,000 in contain heavy doses of instructional and scrambling system and a transmission Washington. educational programing. Franco said NUA scheme. Alpert said an announcement on the The plans are still up in the air, Franco will act as a "pipeline," funneling instruc- decision would probably be made by the end said, and talks with the various MDS pro- tional and educational programing from a of this month. gramers are in the preliminary stages. Be- variety of sources through its satellite net- To improve picture quality of its service, fore Microband can do anything, he said, it work and the ITFS channels to homes and to STC has been developing a time multiplex must get the go -ahead from Tymshare, its private and public institutions. Microband component (TMC) transmission system to parent company. Once Microband has the has been encouraging producers of such pro- use in place of the conventional NTSC for- corporate stamp of approval -it's expected graming to supply programing to NUA for mat. Unlike NTSC, TMC systems separate to come later this month-Microband may distribution through the satellite ITFS net- the luminance (brightness) from the chro- have "something more definitive to say work. minance (color) in a video signal and trans- about [its] goals," he said. Franco had no idea what the service would mit them sequentially, thus eliminating Making it all possible are FCC rules, sell for in the various markets, but said eco- many of the picture imperfections that result adopted last year, that allow ITFS broadcast- nomics suggest that it could be priced below from mixing luminance and chrominance. ers to lease "excess" time on their channels cable. By the time all is said and done, cable As it happens STC's interest jibes perfect- to commercial users. Microband struck a operators will have invested around $1,200 ly with CBS's long- standing interest in deal with the National University of the Air in the home of each of their subscribers in HDTV, characterized by twice the vertical Inc., a fledgling educational television net- urban areas. MCTV, on the other hand, has and horizontal resolution of the NTSC sys- work founded by long -time ITFS licensee to spend only around $200 or $225 -the cost tem and a wider aspect ratio. Last Septem- John Curtis, under which the NUA would of the set -top converter and microwave an- ber, the CBS Technology Center issued a apply for four -channel ITFS facilities in var- tenna-to serve a home. report for a HDTV transmission system fea- ious cities around the country and, once the Single -channel MDS has traditionally turing 1050 lines of vertical resolution (as applications were granted, lease 75% of the been an unscrambled service, but Micro - compared with NTSC's 525 lines) and a time, including prime time, on each channel band plans to scramble and to make each of five -to -three aspect ratio (as compared to to Microband. its converter / descramblers addressable. The NTSC's four-to -three ratio). NUA would use the remaining time to scrambling will frustrate the growing num- The system requires two DBS channels. broadcast instructional and educational pro- ber of MDS pirates, while the addressability The first would carry a 525 -line TMC signal graming, fulfilling the FCC requirement that facilitates subscriber management. Franco with a four -to-three aspect ratio. The second each channel be used "substantially" for admits that addressable converter/de- channel or, as CBS calls it, the "augmenta- such broadcasting. According to Franco, the scramblers for 2 ghz broadcasting are still tion" channel, would carry a supplemental FCC has granted NUA applications in New "unproved," but adds that the technology is 525 -line signal with a five -to -three aspect York; Washington; Milwaukee; New Or- "no different" from that used in cable and ratio. A special HDTV would be developed leans; Portland, Ore.; Kansas City, Mo.; At- that the boxes should be ready in time to to tune in both signals and combine them lanta; Buffalo, N.Y., and Tampa, Fla. meet Microband's timetable. into a single HDTV picture. Microband has established a foothold in Gerald Mattison, president of Marquee According to Alpert, the signal transmit- other cities with similar deals with local or Television Network Inc., which provides ted over the first channel of CBS's HDTV regional ITFS operators. Franco said Micro- single -channel MDS service (HBO) to some system will be compatible with STC's TMC band has leased capacity from the New Trier 41,000 subscribers in the Washington area, system, permitting STC to offer "enhanced" (Ill.) school district in the Chicago market confirmed that Marquee has "gone through a television service at launch using its TMC and from the Pennsylvania Hospital Televi- number of exchanges with Microband and system and to offer HDTV later when addi- sion Network of Warrendale, Pa., in Pitts- has gotten down to the short strokes." How- tional channels become available. It's likely burgh and Philadelphia. ever, a joint venture with Microband is just that CBS will ask the FCC to allow it to use Microband is the leading MDS common one of several possibilities it is considering, its three DBS channels in tandem with STC's carrier in the country, leasing single-channel he said. Marquee, for instance, may decide channels. STC now has three channels, but MDS facilities to pay television programers to sublease the ITFS capacity from Micro - plans to ask for three more. in about 70 markets. To facilitate its entry band service, combine it with additional ca-

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 40 I TOP OF THE WEEK r pacity available for lease from Washington - the rule. Microband may keep subscriber fides of, need for, and feasibility of, the area universities and offer an MCTV service fees in excess of $1,000 each month until its claimed ITFS purpose .... the commission on its own, he said. "Microband looks real capital investment in the ITFS system is re- should insure that each application evi- world and I'm looking to make a deal real covered. dences a substantial instructional purpose soon," Mattison said. "It's just a matter of The Microband -NUA arrangement has al- and that this purpose will in fact be carried making a deal that is good for both of us." ready run into problems. Existing ITFS out." Microband's lease with NUA will run for broadcasters in Dallas and Chicago have Crowell & Moring said that granting the five years, beginning no more than 30 days asked the FCC to deny the NUA applica- multi -market ITFS application corrupts the after the transmitters are operating. Micro- tions, charging that the proposed NUA fa- new rules, which reallocated eight ITFS band has the option to renew the lease for cilities would interfere with them and that channels (two sets of four channels) from two additional five -year terms. If Microband NUA is not a "bona fide" ITFS applicant. ITFS to MDS expressly for MCTV. The decides not to renew or if it and NUA can't The Association for Higher Education of granting of the applications, it said, will renegotiate to extend the lease beyond 15 North Texas challenged NUA's claim that it "have the practical effect of sanctioning the years, Microband will continue to operate would broadcast programing to the adminis- development of more than two four -channel the transmitters for 18 months, giving both trative office of the Dallas and Duncanville, . systems in each market, thus countering parties time to make alternative arrange- Tex., school districts. "Representatives of the FCC's finding that two such systems per ments. [the] ... districts have stated that none of the market is reasonable. Further, it appears that Although Microband will buy the trans- school districts has any intention of partici- the commission may be opening the door to mission equipment, it will lease it to NUA pating in the instructional television system eight -channel, 12-channel or even more for an annual nominal payment of $1. Mi- proposed by NUA." The "true purpose" of channel commercial ... wireless cable sys- croband will be entitled to the tax breaks that NUA, the AHE suggested, is not to promote tems. There is strong evidence that some derive from owning the equipment-depre- educational and instructional programing major [four -channel] MDS applicants intend ciation and investment tax credits. but "to establish a Microband [MCTV] net- to combine leased channels and, if they are NUA retains the right to prevent Micro- work before competition in the newly allo- lucky, channels obtained through lottery, band from broadcasting "any program which cated [four-channel MDS service] has a into large capacity [MCTV] systems which is obscene as defined by the laws of the chance to develop." In addition to charging can compete directly with-and possibly United States" or which would violate state interference, the Illinois Institute of Technol- displace -cable television. Were this to oc- laws. For its part, Microband promises not ogy said the NUA application for Chicago cur, it would be most wasteful of our nation's to broadcast programing that would place would serve the city's public school, but "the scarce spectrum resource." NUA's "reputation in the community in jeop- application includes no evidence of an Crowell & Moring has been monitoring ardy." agreement between NUA and the Chicago the activities of NUA and two organizations, Microband also promised it would operate Public School System." it claims, have similar intentions -the the ITFS systems "in such a fashion as to The Washington taw firm of Crowell & Northern Arizona University Foundation assure that the operation of the ITFS chan- Moring, which respresents AHE, ITT and and the Instructional Telecommunications nels does not create or increase interference other ITFS licensees, is taking a leading role Foundation. According to the law firm's with existing ITFS licensees." in opposing Microband-NUA and others count, NUA has filed applications in 31 To lease the ITFS time, the contract said, with similar plans. In a letter to FCC Chair- markets, including nine of the top 10. Microband will pay NUA a monthly "sub- man Mark Fowler, dated Dec. 19, the firm NAUF has filed in 24 markets, including 20 scriber fee" of 10 cents for each home Mi- called on the FCC not to make any more of the top 50, and ITF has filed in 17 mar- croband serves or $1,000, whichever is grants for "multi -market ITFS applications kets, including 12 in the top 25. more. There is one important exception to without careful determination of the bona In response to the ITT petition to deny in

CBS scores a double victory over Christmas

CBS-Wracked up two more weekly wins in the prime -time ratings in a ade was 52d. holiday fortnight strong on specials and laced with repeats. The following Thursday (Dec. 22), when Automan moved into its For the week ended Dec. 18, CBS had eight of the top 10 programs regular 8 -9 p.m. spot and Masquerade into the ensuing hour, the re- and ended with an average Nielsen rating /share of 18.5/29, two -and- sults seemed no more promising. Automan came in with 14.3/22, a -half rating points ahead of ABC's 16.0/25 and more than three -and- behind NBC's Gimme A Break (15.7/25) and Mama's Family (15.3/ a-half points above NBC's 14.9/23. CBS won Monday, Thursday, Friday 23) as well as Magnum (22.3/34). Masquerade slipped a notch to 11.7/ and Sunday nights, while ABC won Wednesday and Saturday and 18, behind Cheers (18.3/27) and Buffalo Bill (15.1/23) on NBC as well NBC took Tuesday. as Simon & Simon (24.7/37) on CBS. For the following week, ended Dec. 25, the race was a bit closer. The week ended Dec. 25 brought new life to languishing football CBS had a 16.9/29 to ABC's 15.4/26 and NBC's 14.0/24. CBS won four ratings. ABC's final Monday Night Football game of the season, Dal- nights again -this time Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday -and las vs. San Francisco on Dec. 19, produced the series' highest rating in ABC took the rest. the season -23.6/39, making it the week's fourth highest rated broad- The two weekly wins raised CBS's score for the 1983-84 season to cast. (The year's previous high for Monday Night Football was 22.2/ 10 weeks out of 13. ABC won the three others. 40, set by the first game, Washington vs. Dallas, on Sept. 5). Along with holiday specials, the fortnight brought two new mid - One special made the top 10 in the week ended Dec. 25. That was season series entries, Automan and Masquerade, both on ABC and the General Foods Golden Showcase, A Gift of Love (22.3/34), on both introduced with special 90- minute premieres on Thursday, Dec. CBS, which tied with Magnum P.I. for fifth ranking for the week. A Bob 15. Neither did well. Hope special on NBC (20.5/30) and a Walt Disney special, Disney's Automan, appearing at 8-9:30 p.m., eked out 13.7/22 against A Christmas Gift on CBS (19.0/28), took 12th and 13th places. Christmas in Washington special on NBC (13.2/21) but fell behind In the week ended Dec. 18, three specials made the top 10: Circus NBC's Cheers (16.0/25) and didn't come close to CBSS Magnum P.I. ofthe Stars (21.7/33) on CBS and repeats of a Dr. Seuss Special (21.2/ (22.5/35). From 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Masquerade fared worse (12.9/ 31) and of a Charlie Brown special (20.6/31), also on CBS, ranked 21), edging NBC's Buffalo Bili (12.7/20) but getting trounced by Hill eighth, ninth and tenth respectively. A Perry Como special on ABC Street Blues (18.1/29) as well as by the last half of Simon and Simon (20.4/35) tied with CBS's Knot's Landing for 11th place. and Knots Landing (20.4/33) on CBS. Automan was tied (with NBC's The season -to-date ratings through Dec. 25: CBS 18.2/29, ABC Silver Spoons) for 47th place among the week's 65 shows; Masquer- 17.2/27 and NBC 15.0/24.

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 41 t TOP OF THE WEEK r Chicago, the NUA said IIT's interference concerns were unfounded and dismissed the questions about its standing as "frivolous." TV counterattack on public safety radio "NUA proposes to serve the Chicago Public School System; it will do so adequately and The Association of Maximum Service Telecasters and five other TV- related organiza- comprehensively; it will also provide service tions went to bat last week in an attempt to divert public safety radios demands for to private schools, vocational and industrial new spectrum space -at the expense of UHF television. The AMST et al tactic: an training centers, military personnel and oth- FCC rulemaking that would endorse the so- called "Hatfield Plan" for moving public er potential audiences for ITFS program- safety communications into a new narrowband part of the spectrum and create new ing." C networking arrangements so that users could share frequencies rather than occupy- ing them alone. AMST's five co-sponsors: the National Association of Broadcasters, the Corpora- U.S. tion for Public Broadcasting, the National Association of Public Television Stations, vows to the Association of Independent Television Stations and NBC. Those six organizations, along with ABC and CBS, commissioned the Hatfield report (BROADCASTING, Aug. leave UNESCO 22, 1983). The effort to devise a plan that would avoid taking away UHF spectrum was made Increasingly over the years, UNESCO has more urgent by the FCC's 1983 authorization bill, which instructed the Private Radio become a source of concern to the U.S. The Bureau to get on with a study of present and future needs for that service. At least United Nations Educational, Scientific and one caution was appended to that injunction: that the bureau "consider the ability of Cultural Organization seemed to have developing technologies and advanced management and coordination techniques broken from the moorings tying it to endeav- to meet public safety communications needs as alternatives to potentially disruptive ors in those areas and to have become politi- spectrum reallocations." The language was supplied by Bob Packwood (R- Ore.), cized, bureaucratized and unduly expensive. chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee. The last was of particular concern since the The Hatfield Plan -named for Dale N. Hatfield Associates, a Boulder, Colo., con- U.S. pays 25% of the UNESCO budget. sulting firm -has three main elements. First is the use of narrowband transmission UNESCO's apparent interest in legitimizing systems in conjunction with computer -controlled trunking techniques to increase by government regulation of the press added to 10 times or more the capacity of public safety spectrum in the land mobile 150 mhz the U.S. sense of aggravation and frustra- band. Second is the consolidation of scattered public safety operations into a fre- tion. Last week, it all boiled over in a letter in which Secretary of State George Shultz quency band accessible by a single radio (trunked systems). Third is the develop- notified UNESCO Director General Ama- ment of organizational structures (Radio Communication Districts) that facilitate shar- dou-Mahtar M'Bow in Paris that the U.S. ing of public safety communications resources while preserving individual agency will withdraw from the agency effective autonomy. The plan's authors contend that its implementation would provide enough Dec. 31, 1984. spectrum utilization to satisfy public safety radio's requirements for the next 20 years, The letter, which follows a six -month ex- expanding present capacity of the 150 mhz band from 250 to 870 channels and amination of UNESCO by the State Depart- further expanding that area to 2,870 channels with near -term improvements and ment, says the decision to withdraw is "ines- ultimately to 6,020 channels. capable" in view of the manner in which UNESCO is constituted and governs itself. Shultz also sought to make clear the U.S. only nation to vote "no," at UNESCO's ex- whose name he issued his statement-would has not given up on the kinds of projects ecutive board meeting, in September. continue to oppose in UNESCO any propos- UNESCO was designed to undertake. He Efforts to restrict press freedom through als "that threaten press freedom." said the U.S.'s $50- million contribution to the imposition of a New World Information Elie Abel, the former New York Times the organization would be used to finance Order was a source of particular concern and NBC correspondent who now heads the programs in line with the original UNESCO among the media in the U.S. and its allies in Department of Communications at Stanford, goals. Western Europe and Japan. Over the years, was a member of the U.S. delegation to the The one -year notice of withdrawal was in they vigorously opposed proposals they Belgrade conference, where he called on accordance with UNESCO rules. And ob- viewed as encouraging restrictions on the UNESCO to quit trying to be "an interna- servers noted that the U.S. could change its press -the licensing ofjournalists and estab- tional nanny" (BROADCASTING, Oct. 20, mind on withdrawal if its notification had lishing a code of ethics for them, among 1980). Last week, he said he could not "en- the effect of persuading the organization to others. Ironically, in view of last week's de- ter a spirited defense" of the organization. change its ways. Indeed, even after a with- velopment, those efforts were bearing some But he said that, instead of withdrawing drawal the U.S. could reverse direction. The fruit. The 21st UNESCO general confer- from it, the U.S. should follow the practice U.S. followed that course in leaving the In- ence, in Belgrade, in October 1980, dealing of the Soviet Union when it is faced with an ternational Labor Organization and then re- with press issues, was regarded by the State international organization's actions with turning to it after it had made changes in its Department as "largely a success" (BROAD- which it disagrees: simply refuse to contrib- operations the U.S. considered necessary. CASTING, Nov. 3, 1980). However, that as- ute to the support of those activities. "There U.S. officials have long complained that sessment was made despite the conference's are some things UNESCO does with which UNESCO -an organization it helped estab- adoption of some resolutions the U.S. and we agree and some with which we dis- lish as a means of aiding in the development its allies regarded as running contrary to the agree," he said. "We should keep our op- of science and education in the service of the interests of a free press. tions open." nations of the world -now provides a politi- It was against that background that U.S. In any event, the announcement last week cal forum in which Third World and Soviet media representatives who had fought for marks an abandonment of the policy to bloc nations attack the U.S. A State Depart- the traditional U.S. position on the press at which the the State Department continued to ment spokesman said UNESCO "had ex- UNESCO conferences viewed the U.S. de- cling following the Belgrade conference, in traneously politicized virtually every subject cision on UNESCO. Howard Anderson, the final months of the Carter administra- it deals with." The U.S. also made clear its publisher of the Omaha World Herald and tion. The choice confronting the U.S., a dismay when UNESCO increased its budget chairman of the World Press Freedom Com- State Department official said at the time, 10% for the next two years, to $389 million, mittee, an organization that monitors actions has been to fight for free press values within at a time when the budget line was being likely to threaten press freedom throughout the organization or to leave the field to those held at other international organizations. the world, expressed the hope the notifica- who do not share the U.S.'s values. The The UNESCO budget was eventually re- tion "sends an important message, which, if official added: "We have chosen the former duced $15 million, but the U.S. still opposed heeded, might make such a withdrawal un- as the only realistic and effective way to the $374.4 million figure as too high-the necessary" He also said the WPFC -in defend our interest." D

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The challenges that await the Fifth Estate in 1984 will stretch its members to the full extent of their capabilities. Business looks good, with Olympic advertising ready to boost bottom lines. Journalists will have their hands full with coverage of the games and national elections, in addition to fending off attacks from an increasingly distrustful public. Technology continues to race ahead, with direct broadcast satellites, multichannel television and stereophonic TV sound ready to break into the open. The prospect of pending elections slowing the progress of telecommunications deregulation will only serve to increase the lobbying efforts of those who seek passage. The world of entertainment will continue to see the networks fending off viewer erosion from independents and cable systems against the backdrop of a shrinking product environment. An examination of what 1984 will bring to the disciplines of the Fifth Estate begins herewith.

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 A7 conventional sports, and also because of the high costs of new major -league baseball n contracts, in which NBC and ABC have committed more than $1 billion over a six-year term. With college football there's the additional uncertainty surrounding the National Collegiate Athletic Association's handling of TV contracts, which lower court decisions have held to be illegal. The NCAA case is awaiting resolution by the U.S. Supreme Court, presumably this year. With pro football there's the further potential problem of declining ratings in the regular season just ended. On the other hand, MacDonald points out, "daytime and news are going gangbusters at all three networks right now," so that "the open question," as he sees it, is prime time. Wall Street analysts look to 1984 as a He thinks the second quarter may bring an good year for broadcasting and cable, unusually heavy rush of new products to the but probably not as good a year as market, and to broadcast advertising, because broadcasters and cable operators expect, and corporate confidence in the economy is higher perhaps not as good as it should be. now than it was a year ago. And if the Certainly a year offering winter and summer economy's growth rate slows, he thinks there Olympics plus election campaigns at all levels could be a build -up of product inventory should be a rip snorter for broadcasting-or so sufficient to require high advertising levels, conventional wisdom has always held. With perhaps in the fourth quarter, to move that many hours of Olympic coverage exerting their inventory off the shelves. pull on advertisers and with politicians buying In any case, his estimate is that TV network time right and left, commercial inventory revenues this year will rise by 14 % -16 %, and should be scarce and sell out at premium that national spot and local TV will advance by prices. Right? Well, maybe. 12% -14 %. The problem, as many Wall Street specialists Tony Hoffman of Cralin & Co. suggested that see it, is that a year that should have broadcasters may have to lower their sights to everything going for it is getting off on the take into account a factor that has helped them wrong foot. to get all those big percentage mn -ups over the There was the slowdown in network and years but that is of little help now: Inflation. spot TV in the fourth quarter of 1983. That took The Olympics and elections should make some of the starch out of earlier forecasts and this an exceptional year," he said, but another led some analysts to trim their predictions of thing 1984 has going for it is "the lowest fourth -quarter broadcast earnings, creating a inflation rate in recent history." So instead of general business uncertainty. adding a few percentage points of real growth "I don't think it'll be a terrific year despite onto a double -digit inflation base, broadcasters the Olympics and elections," said David now must think of an inflation base of only 4% Londoner of Wertheim & Co. "Why? I don't like or 4.5 %. the way it's starting. I hear a lot of flak from Hoffman's forecast calls for 1984 gains of agencies about keeping prices down, shifting 14.5 % -15% for national television and probably money into other areas and refusing to pay 17% for local. Many people, he said, would those high unit prices. I'm troubled about the think that's not good enough for an Olympics proper scatter market of the last months -the and election year-that growth of 20% or more upfront market was not all that terrific was in order. "And it would have been," he anyway -and spot TV has been soft. I wonder added, "if we had 1976 -type inflation." if all this hasn't started a slow period." "Economic recovery with low inflation," he Londoner was quick to say that "all this continued, "means that broadcasters have to could turn around overnight and prove me adjust their thinking. Instead of thinking of wrong," but he's obviously not convinced it 15 % -16% gains as normal, they'll have to start will. He is forecasting, however, an 11% rise in thinking that 12 %, say, is normal, and 15 % -16% network TV revenues not counting Olympics is good and perhaps 9% is bad. They should business, which he figures will boost the not look at 1984 as a disaster -just set their increase to around 14 %. He thinks national sights lower on an ongoing basis." spot TV will probably gain about 10% and local Ed Atorino of Smith Barney Harris Upham & TV 11% to 12 %. Co. has already trimmed his 1984 predictions Richard J. MacDonald of First Boston Corp. for TV, because of the "slow fourth quarter (of is noticeably more bullish. "I'm optimistic" 1983] and the seemingly slow start of the first about the outlook for broadcasting, he said, quarter." He had projected gains of 17% in "but I'm a little disappointed that [the year] has network TV revenues and 15% in station not started off with a bang. I'm hearing from revenues (national spot and local TV). Now agencies, though, that it's starting a little he's brought them down to 16% and 14 %, better than 1983 did." respectively. MacDonald thinks that TV sports will have Atorino calls the 1983 fourth quarter "an special difficulties this year. That's partly underachiever" and attributes the shortfall to because the Olympics will winnow off some of several factors. Among them: the cutback in the advertising money that normally goes into advertising for video games, less advertising by

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Source NSI Nov 1983, 9AM Mid., Sun -Sat. auto manufacturers and the being conservative in projecting movies you ever wanted to see, the diversion of money into syndicated gains of about 16% for network TV number of new movies coming programing by many package goods and 14% -plus for stations. "I still along now may not seem worth the manufacturers, including Procter & think it'll be a good year for money. Some subscribers will cut Gamble, the largest of them all. broadcasters," he said. "I may even back from two or three pay services But he also feels that the networks be surprised on the up side." to one, and some may cut back to are seriously addressing their cost Analysts tend to pay much closer none, deciding that they can go out attention to television-because of the large number of dollars involved -than to radio, but the consensus appears to be that radio, like TV, should find 1984 better than 1983. Cralin's Tony Hoffman was particularly enthusiastic. "Radio looks good," he said. "I think it'll go through a resurgence." He was especially bullish about pop music stations and the nib -off they can get from music video. "People will see an artist on music video," he said, "and then when they hear the artist or the music on radio they'll remember the video and get more Atorino pleasure from the radio number than Reidy problems and seem to have they ever did before." to the movies and see all they want stemmed the tide on audience For cable, too, the analysts agreed to see, and for less money than the erosion, "at least temporarily." that 1984 should be an improvement cost of their subscriptions. Of Accordingly, he believes that "if the over 1983, but they were not course, new subscribers will come economy stays healthy, advertisers overoptimistic. along, and they'll love it, but then [who've cut back or dropped out[ Mara Miesnieks of Smith Barney they'll get jaded too." may come back to the tried- and -true saw multiple system operators "This does not mean that pay medium, and the year could be a moving into an uptrend, primarily cable is going to die," Hoffman pleasant surprise after all." because most construction costs are continued. "It's just going to build John Reidy of Drexel Burnham' behind them. But she warned on a [less spectacular] basis." He Lambert says his projections may be against expecting "drastic was optimistic about continued a couple of points lower than they improvement" because, among other growth for cable generally: "It will would have been last summer, but problems, MSO's are still paying off grow," he said, "but less rapidly that they have not been severely construction loans incurred at than many have predicted." ratcheted down as a result of the exceptionally high interest rates. Drexel Burnham's John Reidy slower -than- expected fourth quarter. Among the program services, she projects cable's 1984 revenue from all After all, he notes, a lower fourth - said, some of the closings that growth sources-installation quarter in 1983 makes for an easier occurred over the past year raised fees, basic subscriptions, pay fourth -quarter comparison this year. questions about the ability of services and advertising -at about Reidy expects network TV advertising- supported networks to 25 %, to around $7.96 billion. He's revenues, excluding the Olympics, sustain long -term losses. She said looking for a gain of about $4 to rise about 13% over 1983, with that cable advertising revenues million, or 12 % -13 %, in basic should rise by 25% to 30% -"not subscribers, with the number of robust, but certainly better." As for cable stocks, she found it "tough to be very bullish about the pure plays," or companies exclusively in cable, although she found the outlook "somewhat better" for the "hybrids," where cable is only one part of the corporate portfolio. First Boston Corp.'s Rich MacDonald was more optimistic. Cable, he said, "should have a surprisingly better year," with "healthy" advertising revenue gains for the likes of ESPN and CNN and also some of the smaller program services, and with economic Suter recovery helping both basic and Miesnieks the Olympics adding a few pay -cable subscriber rates and pay -cable subscriptions-counting percentage points to that, making perhaps keeping churn down. each multipay subscription the total projected network increase Wertheim's David Londoner agreed, separately- rising about 22 %, to about 15 % -16 %. He thinks national at least as to pay cable, predicting around 33.5 million. spot and local TV together will rise that "the absolute number of pay What it all comes down to, for 14 % -15 %, with local probably doing subscribers will increase more than both broadcasting and cable, may 15% -plus and spot about 13% -plus. the absolute number of basic be pretty much what another Bill Suter of Merrill Lynch Pierce subscribers -which was not the analyst said of broadcasting: "1984 Fenner & Smith has toned down case this year." should be a good year, a better year, slightly some of the estimates he Cralin's Hoffman, however, saw but it could be a rocky ride at times, made several months ago, primarily some problems on the subscriber with substantial swings on both the because of the fourth -quarter side: "When you've been on cable up side and the down side -as there slowdown, but said he feels he's for two years, and seen all the were in 1983."

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It is the longest list of first -run proposals in years and the shortest of off- network half hours ever, according to Dick Kurlander, vice president, director of programing for Katz Communications, who concurs with a number of other industry sources in the belief that the shortage of off- network half hours and a softening of existing programing in key dayparts has sparked this season's heavy traffic in new proposals. Replacement programing may be needed in prime access and early fringe next fall, according to station and national programers, who cite as potential catalysts for change the That 1984 will bring increases in broadcast slow but steady decline of Group W revenues is rarely disputed by industry Productions' PM Magazine and the feeling that leaders. What it will bring in television early fringe may -be oversaturated with news programing, however, appears far less certain. and information. Much of the action appears to be shaping up The seven -year -old PM typically experiences in syndication, where a serious shortage of off - share declines when faced with new network half hours and the perception of a competition each fall, and tends to bounce demand for replacement programing in prime back later, Group W Productions executives access have spawned the biggest crop of first - said. This fall, competition was strong from run, half -hour strip proposals in several years, King World Productions' game -show hit, Wheel with game shows far and away the genre most of Fortune. Katz Communications' COMTRAC often being tried. Dramatic increases in the ranked PM sixth among prime access programs price of off -network shows is forcing station in October on affiliated stations in the top 50 operators also to consider producing more markets, behind Hee Haw, Dance Fever and programing in- house, and consortiums for both three game shows, Wheel, Family Feud and buying and new Tic Tac expected to flourish. Despite programers' concern about PM and In network television, there is a feeling of predictions that it may lose some affiliates next uncertainty. The failure rate for new series is fall, many are convinced it remains a viable higher this season than ever before, while the program and will continue for at least another volume of new development is low, held down season nationally. "It's a prestige program that by cost -containment programs. Coverage of the adds tremendously to a station's local image," Olympics and national elections and continued said one national programer. Other programs reliance on special event programing are said to be vulnerable in access are the game expected to extend 1983's hiatus from network shows, Tic Tac Dough and Joker's Wild. audience erosion, but programers are at a loss Decisions about too much news in early to predict the ingredients in the next big series fringe also won't be made until after analysis of success. the November sweeps, according to Kurlander, Radio programing will see continued growth whose department is preparing a report on of the top 40 format and of long -form special early fringe ratings to be presented at the programing, particularly, music countdowns NATPE International conference. The report and talk shows. Satellite distribution by all will track ratings from the time many stations three networks will bring a heavier flow of expanded their afternoon news -about three alternative choices, especially for such features years ago -through November 1983, he said, as coverage of the Olympics and elections. and will attempt to shed light on whether Basic cable programers, often described as audiences are beginning to tune out news in having their "backs against the wall" or their favor of other fare. "necks in the noose," are expected to be far Game shows are by far the most popular more receptive to co- producing series with genre being offered for syndication next fall, advertisers in 1984 and to broadening their with predictions that as many as 30 pilots may target audiences. In pay cable, Showtime/The be available for screening in time for NATPE Movie Channel's recent agreement to purchase International's conference (Feb. 9 -14). exclusive rights to Paramount Pictures product Programers are greeting the "return of the is expected to inject competition hitherto game show" with mixed reactions, however. "I unknown in that medium. find it personally depressing," said Stan Station programing directors preparing for Marfnoff, president of NATPE International and next month's 21st annual NAIPE International program manager at WISN -TV Milwaukee, Wis.. conference are evaluating proposals for at least who admits audiences are clearly 12 new game shows, including Let's Make A demonstrating a preference for games. "There's Deal (Telepictures), Jeopardy (King World got to be more to TV programing than silly, Productions) and Name That Tune (Sandy insipid game shows," he said. Frank Distribution). There are also proposals for Paramount Television, which is offering a at least three dramatic serials, four new half -hour comedy strip with some but not all of magazines and three music video shows, all the trappings of a game show, as well as a half -hour strips. On the off- network side, there weekly magazine of behind -the- scenes looks at

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WE'VE GOT THE SONGS the lives of fashionable people, is while cable, which is "looking at Bennett, and could get into arguing against the return of heavy some very inventive programing," commissioning pilots in the coming game -show programing in access will "quietly steal away some of the year, as well as picking up pilots the because of the older demographics creativity and innovativeness major networks reject and series the that typically dominate the genre's available in programing." networks launch and later drop from audiences. Stations are jumping on Among independent stations, their schedules. the game shows because they 1984 is likely to bring more carriage Alan Bell, vice president and provide a "quick fix" increase in of first -run programing, as key general manager of tcrVU -TV Oakland, household ratings, said Randy Reiss, stations exempt themselves from the Calif., maintains along with Von

Marinotf Jones Bell president of domestic distribution intense competition for extremely Soosten that, if carefully scheduled, and production for Paramount high priced off-network shows. a heavy complement of first -run Television Group, but they forget Metromedia's wr>Ew -Tv New York, programing will not risk loss of the that competing programs with which currently programs about ratings leading independent stations younger demographics command one -third of its schedule with first - have traditionally derived from off - significally higher advertising rates. run syndication and locally network stripping. We don't want Other companies, including programed fare, will increase that to be 100% at risk, but we don't Telepictures Corp., which is offering percentage to about half in 1984, want a totally safe schedule either," a revival of Monty Hall's Let's Make according to John Von Soosten, vice he said. "We want to bring fresh A Deal, argue that not all game president and program manager. product to television," said Bell, who shows pull primarily older Metromedia helped launch two maintains independents are demographics. Dick Robertson, new first -run shows in 1983, replacing the networks as the source senior vice president of sales at and Thicke of the Night. of innovation in television. "The Telepictures, notes that Deal was and although ratings for both have networks are certainly becoming the the highest -rated daytime show been far from satisfactory, the establishment," he said, "and if among young viewers when it aired company is now helping to develop independents aren't going to be the on network television. Phil Boyer, a campaign to give them more time off- Broadway of TV, then who will vice president for production be?" development and planning at ABC The networks may be the owned and operated stations, said establishment, but their grip on the three of ABC's five O &O's are kind of programing that attracts considering game shows for early audiences to tune in faithfully week fringe next fall, to supplement locally after week is growing more and programed fare being readied to more tenuous, according to replace movies. programers and members of the Locally, Hollywood production community, affiliated stations are who blame too much reliance on flirting with the production of more research and a tendency to cancel local programing, not only because it is cheaper shows too soon for the networks' and easier to control increasing instability in series than nationally syndicated shows, programing. but also because it can sharpen a station's image in markets where Peter Grad, senior vice president cable has introduced many for TV development at 20th Century- channels. Fox, said that trends for network Bennett prime time in 1984 are difficult to Bob Jones, program director at on the air. "First -run syndicated pin down, except that the networks lO NG -TV Seattle and chairman of this strips are difficult to come by," and are relying more and more on year's NATPE International "even shows that are successful imitating what has already proved conference, agrees with Katz's have to go through a long growth successful, instead of experimenting Kurlander that many stations are process," said Bob Bennett, with new forms. interested in doing more local talk president of Metromedia Grad believes the networks place programing, but Bill Baker, Broadcasting and Production. "It too much emphasis on who will president of Group W Broadcasting takes some courage to stick with create and produce a show and too & Cable, fears there will be little them, and stations shouldn't get in little on its concept, with the result expansion in 1984, a year that he in the first place unless they have that they "end up dealing with the says "will be very progressive in the guts to stay." same people all the time and the advertising revenues but very Metromedia, which has joined shows get stagnant." He also regressive in programing. I'm afraid several other group station operators believes the networks' tradition of it's going to be one of those terrible in financing the production of a first - introducing a season of new shows years when station operators sit run strip serial from Telepictures for all at once may no longer be viable. back and make money rather than fall 1984, will continue to expand its "I can't think of any other business invest in the future," said Baker, first -run programing inventory, said that has its season all at once, so

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"I hear this from a number advertisers in 1984 than they have itself to spontaneity, giving it more of our affiliates," said Penn. in previous years, according to Mary appeal for local stations, says Penn also noted that affiliates of Alice Dwyer- Dobbin, Vice president Burchill. Talknet, an NBC Radio programing for programing at Hearst/ABC- Kent Burkhart, chairman of the service that offers block talk Viacom Entertainment Services' Atlanta -based radio program programing seven nights a week Lifetime, the new network resulting consultancy firm of Burkhart/ from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., are asking for from the merger of those companies' Abrams/Michaels /Douglas & additional programing for 1984. "If Daytime and Cable Health Network. Associates, agrees with Burchill. He we are able to fill this need in a "Last year, cable networks often said predicts that top 40 will be the hot practical fashion, we will," said they might be interested in w ^rking format this year, while other formats Penn. Talknet is now airing on over more directly with advertisers, but remain somewhat stable in audience 150 stations. now they are saying, 'yes we'd like shares. Burkhart says that even NBC is not the only network to,' " she said. "Advertisers are though the trend of album- oriented looking to increase talk programing. starting to see the value of targetted rock (AOR) stations switching to top ABC's Hoberman says plans are in cable programing." 40, rampant this past summer, the works to expand ABC's In pay cable, Paramount Pictures' appears to be slowing down, he Tallcradio program service, currently recent agreement to supply 15 projects that at least 10 major - offering 12 hours of live programing Movies annually on an exclusive market stations will switch from from Los Angeles and San Francisco basis to Showtime/The Movie some format to CHR in 1984. Will, each weekday, to weekends during Channel, is likely to have the most important impact on the future of that industry in years, according to observers. Fred Silverman, president of InterMedia Entertainment, called the deal, "a master stroke that will breach the HBO strangle hold on pay TV" and a "very healthy move" toward competition in that industry. o For radio, 1984 will mark the first year of satellite- delivered programing for the ABC, CBS and NBC networks and the fourth for Mutual. It will also see an overall increase in the production of programing a specials and talk and Burchill VanDerheyden continued rise in the popularity of the top 40, or contemporary hit radio any new format take the industry by the first quarter of this year. (CHR), format. storm this year? No, says Burkhart, Robert VanDerheyden, vice Satellite technology will be put to who thinks radio will go through president/programing for the CBS the test this year as most major further fragmentation of formats. FM Group and RadioRadio Network, radio networks plan to offer their To meet the needs of the growing expects two trends to emerge in affiliates coverage via satellite of the variations of contemporary formats 1984: advertisers having more winter and summer Olympic games this year, Meredith Woodyard, vice control of specially produced as well as political primaries, president and general manager of targeted programs, as in the early conventions and elections. Both NBC's The Source, said her network days of radio, and a merging of ABC Radio President Ben Hoberman will offer its affiliates four different program suppliers into major and CBS Radio President Bob series of regular programs featuring networks, as with ABC Radio's Hosking note that affiliates will be a variety of rock performers ranging purchase of Watermark in 1982. able to receive multiple satellite from "heavy metal" to mainstream VanDerheyden added that with feeds simultaneously, thus allowing artists ( "Riding Gain," Dec. 19, the increased popularity of top 40 them to air one program while 1983). radio, the industry will see a taping others for later broadcast. Stations will continue to find the resurgence in the "radio air ABC Radio, which has the exclusive production of quality program personality" who has all but broadcast rights to the summer material by outside sources disappeared in recent years. Olympics in Los Angeles, will be acceptable in 1984, according to The top 40 comeback will have a able to send affiliates live play -by- Nick Verbitsky, president, and Ed positive effect on local radio by play broadcasts of events over one Salamon, vice president /programing, bringing more people back to the satellite channel while feeding short- of The United Stations, a New York - medium, notes Dick Carr, vice form reports over another, says based network that offers stations president/programing for Mutual Hoberman. five weekly programs along with a Broadcasting. Top 40 radio is forcing "There will be more live concerts number of specials. Verbitsky told other formatted stations, especially and programs aired in 1984," said BROADCASTING that his company those programing adult RKO Radio Networks President plans to launch at least two more contemporary and album- oriented Thomas Burchill, who cited RKO's regular weekly series, one centering rock, to define their positions more new one -hour entry, Live From the on some form of ethnic programing sharply in today's radio marketplace, Record Plant, beginning Jan. 8 at 8 and the other on news/talk. National Can says, causing network p.m. (Pacific time), as an example. advertisers are "enthusiastic" about programers to create shows that are The premiere show, which will air sponsoring long -form weekly more specialized and less via satellite from the recording programs, says Verbitsky. homogeneous in appeal.

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Selling spot for 25 years. into 1984," Coen said, adding that his estimates, on the average, come in slightly under the final figures. Exactly how much will the Olympics contribute? According to David Poltrack, vice president, research CBS /Broadcast Group, the S- combined three- network advertising revenues will increase 15% to 16% in 1984 over 1983, for a dollar volume figure close to TVB's $8.2 c billion. Poltrack estimates that at least 2% to 3% of those gains are attributable to Olympics - related advertising. ABC estimates that the winter and summer Olympic games will bring in over $625 million to the network in advertising revenues. ABC does not quantify it, but reports a "significant" amount of that includes advertising dollars above and beyond the sponsors' normal annual he 1984 advertising climate holds the budgets. Outside estimates put the "new" promise of a bumper crop for money at about one -third the total. T broadcasters. But it won't be in the However, financial analysts note that, in an traditional way, with advertising revenues Olympic and election year, even the networks flowing generously from the sponsor's pockets. that do not carry the Olympics benefit in The Olympics, plus national and local elections, advertising revenues. The reason: the other are likely to make 1984 a memorable year for two networks pick up the "spillover" from the the sales departments at the network television advertisers that were squeezed out of coveted and radio stations. But broadcasters also will spots in the Olympics and had to seek time on be competing more aggressively for limited the other networks if they wanted network dollars in the marketplace against a growing television exposure. presence of barter syndication and cable "Television will show the greatest television. percentage of growth over all other media," That's the consensus among seasoned predicted Michael Drexler, executive vice agency executives on what 1984 portends for president and director of media and the television and advertising business. But programing at Doyle Dane Bernbach. Drexler while advertising executives' optimism is estimates that the total U.S. advertising spurred by the recovering economy, there is revenues in 1984 will increase 13.1% over 1983 less optimism about what lies ahead for to $84.5 billion, slightly under Coen's $85.4 broadcasters as they face some tough ,billion. However, total television advertising advertising-related issues. Specifically, split 30- revenues are expected to rise 15.4% over 1983 second television commercials, as well as new to $18.562 billion, Drexler added. That breaks stirrings of campaigns to regulate alcohol down to network revenues of $8.068 billion (up advertising on television and radio, and the 16 %), and combined national and local spot slow drift of advertising dollars from the revenues of $10.494 billion, up 15 %. Drexler traditional networks to other outlets, notably said that national spot would capture 53% of barter -syndication and cable television. that combined figure, while the 47% balance Whatever the outcome, most agree 1984 will be belongs to local spot. a pivotal year. In radio, Drexler estimates that total 1984 At its annual conference in Las Vegas last advertising revenues will climb 9.9% over 1983 November, the Television Bureau of to $5.595 billion. National and local retail spot Advertising forecast that network advertising radio will account for $5.243 billion of that (up revenues would increase 17% to $8.2 billion in 9% over 1983), while network radio is expected 1984 over 1983, while national spot advertising to increase 14% to $352 million. revenues would be up 16% to $5.6 billion, and The Radio Advertising Bureau recently local advertising would also rise 16% to $4.9 released its estimates on how it figured the billion. Those are the largest percentage hikes aural medium performed in 1983. RAB since 1978, reported Roger D. Rice, TVB estimates the radio industry will end the year president. The estimates were based on with gross revenues of over $5 billion, up 12% reported sales during the third quarter of 1983. over 1982. That includes advertising revenues However, Rice noted that a further breakdown of $268 million from network radio (up 21.2% shows increases change significantly over 1982), $996 million in national spot radio depending on market size, region and network (up 12.7 %) and $3.745 billion in local and retail affiliation. commercial sales (up 11.3 %). Robert J. Coen, senior vice president and In 1984, fueled by the Olympics and election- director of forecasting at McCann -Erickson year events, RAD estimates that total radio Worldwide, estimates that total national advertising revenues will grow another 15% to broadcast revenues in 1984-network reach $5.75 billion-slightly above Drexler's television, national spot television and network estimate. "I'm not 100% comfortable with year- radio -will total $15.2 billion, up 13% over long predictions," commented William L. 1983. That's out of an estimated $83 billion in Stakelin, RAB president, "I'd call 15% our U.S. advertising revenues, a 12.2% combined industrywide goal." gain over 1983. "The elections and Olympics RAB also estimated that commercial rates for and the continued economic recovery should network radio will increase about 9% and keep the expansion in advertising going well national spot rates will grow about 8.7% in

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 R, Buchanan Coen Stakelin 1984. RAB said the average unit rate expenditures from $3 million to $6 petition, but added that "the increase in all other media over 1984 million. solution to that can't be to infringe is 9A%. "Cable television is no longer an on the First Amendment." The Cabletelevision Advertising experiment," concluded Robert J. The U.S. Brewers Association is Bureau reports that total advertising (Buck) Buchanan, senior vice also expected to file comments in revenues on cable in 1984 are president and U.S. media director at the proceeding if and when the FTC expected to reach $576 million, up J. Walter Thompson U.S.A. "It's no places it on the docket. According 50% from $382.9 million in 1983. longer something on the horizon," to Donald Shea, executive director of CAB said the 1984 projections break Buchanan explained, "the big the USBA, the petition was out to $453.5 million for cable players are here to stay." Although "nonsense" and had no basis in fact. network advertising, and $122.5 Buchanan noted that cable is still Shea said people are more aware of million for national and local spot. not a primary buy, he added that alcohol- related problems today than But the numbers don't always tell advertisers are realizing they need it they were 10 years ago, but there is the whole story, agency executives if they want to cover the audiences no evidence that alcohol advertising note. "Spending by national who have left the networks. influences alcohol consumption. advertisers has continued strong," Not only are advertisers Shea said most reports put the McCann -Erickson's Coen said of the redirecting their advertising advertising stake at about $450 past year, but there has been strategies, but they are finding there million to $500 million for all growing evidence of resistance to are others who seek to regulate measured media. double -digit rate increases." what that strategy may be. Last As an example, Coen cited the November, special interest groups changing advertising strategy at jointly filed a petition with the Procter & Gamble, and how network Federal Trade Commission seeking dollars are being shifted to to tighten regulation of alcoholic competitively priced television spots advertising. in syndicated and cable programs. The petition asked that alcoholic About 68 %, or $198 million of P &G's broadcast advertising either be total advertising budget between banned or balanced with messages October '1981 and March 1982 was warning of possible alcohol- related funneled into network television, health problems, and that all youth - Coen reported. But from October oriented promotional activities tied 1982 to March 1983, network to alcohol advertising be halted. It television represented only 56 %, also asked the FCC to investigate $188 million, of P &G's total the relation between advertising and advertising budget, despite a 30% marketing practices and their effect increase in its total advertising on alcoholic consumption among budget over the comparable period a youths and problem drinkers. year earlier. Spot television What effect that petition will have expenditures, however, rose 74% on alcoholic advertising remains to from $72 million to $125 million over be seen. At present, only Oklahoma the same period, and P &G also and Mississippi have statutes doubled its cable advertising prohibiting the advertisement in any Arthur Gross form of alcoholic beverages - including beer and wine-in broadcast and print. Lower court decisions have upheld each state's NTA laws, but the Supreme Court is Vice President, expected to hear an appeal of the Worldwide Sales Oklahoma case sometime this year. wishes you a The Association of National successful 1984. Advertisers will "undoubtedly' be counterfiling the FCC petition, Visit with Arthur at NATPE '84 reported Peter W. Allport, ANA president. "We will stand by our NTA Exhibit, 404 Post Street position that products which can legally be sold should be free to National Telefilm Associates. Inc. advertise on all media, including 12636 Beatrice Street, P.O. Box 66930 Los Angeles, California 90066 -0930 television," he said. Allport stressed Telephone: (213) 306 -4040 that he was "sympathetic" to the Telex /Twx: 910 343 7417 drunk driver issue in the FCC

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 63 programs, such as Telepictures/Gannett's Newscope, providing so -called "news you can use" features and designed to lead in or out of local newscasts, will become popular, or even survive, in 1984. Initial ratings for the programs have not met the expectations of Telepictures and Gannett officials. Market by market, audience delivery has been inconsistent, ranging from a 34 share to a 13. Although news organizations are now mapping out their election coverage strategies, less air time than ever may be devoted to coverage of the Democratic and Republican conventions if, as some speculate, Walter Mondale has the Democratic nomination wrapped up by the time the convention starts next July, and Ronald Reagan decides to run for re- election. ABC may have seta trend in For the three television networks, 1983 1980 by periodically cutting away from some of was the year they learned that the way to the less noteworthy events at the conventions, cope with Ted Turner's 24 -hour Cable as CBS and NBC indicate they may also do this News Network was not with late night news time around. CNN will provide coverage from programing that attracted few viewers and gavel to gavel, as the "network of record (for even fewer advertisers. In 1984, journalists in convention coverages" said Ed Turner, the Fifth Estate, including CNN, will be so president of CNN. preoccupied with election and Olympics Exit polling became an issue (during the coverage and no doubt with breaking news 1980 presidential election and in the spring of that there will be little time to contemplate this year) when the state of Washington passed new programing trends in journalism. News a law forbidding reporters to interview voters budgets at all three networks and CNN are up within 300 feet of a voting place on an election this year, largely to cope with the expense of day. Several news organizations challenged covering those on the campaign trails. CBS, that law in federal court in Tacoma, Wash., two NBC and ABC each have budgets in the $250 - weeks ago, including ABC, NBC, CBS, the million range, while CNN's is perhaps one- New York Times and the Everett, Wash., Daily quarter of that. Herald (BROADCASTING, Dec. 19, 1983). Much attention has focused recently, in the Although only 12 states continue to bar aftermath of the bombing of the Marine cameras from state courtrooms, the issue is barracks in Beirut and the invasion of Grenada, still far from resolved in the eyes of many on public support (or lack thereof) for a so- journalists. They point to the fact that the called "fully free press" in the U.S. The Reagan federal court system has yet to accept any administration's ban on press coverage in the cameras in its courts. The two sides are early stages of the Grenada invasion infuriated talking, reports Dean Mell, news director at the electronic and print press, and initiated a NarQ -TV Spokane, Wash., and outgoing flurry of protests to the White House and president of the Radio -Television News Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger and Directors Association, but little progress harsh words in testimony before congressional toward reaching a compromise on the issue committees. News executives are sharply has been made. divided over whether public support of the Opinions among news executives polled press will be a major issue in 1984. varied on the public's attitude toward the Traditionally, during a presidential election press, but responses fell generally into two year, the networks sacrifice a significant categories. There were those who argued that portion of their documentary budgets and the relationship between the public and the programing hours to cover campaign activity, press tends to ebb and flow and that the and the same holds true for this year, with the administration received public backing in exception of CBS News. With an hour of prime support of the Grenada press ban largely time programing to fill each Tuesday evening because it followed so closely the slaying of in the form of American Parade, which debuts hundreds of Marines in Beirut. Those taking next spring (the division is shooting for March that position, while acknowledging the need to 27), a CBS News spokeswoman said the protest vigorously against future attempts to network will be able to produce at least as ban press coverage, generally believed that the many traditional long -form documentaries this issue would fade quickly from the public eye, year as it did in 1983 -10 in all. ABC, on the despite a recent Time magazine cover story other hand, has announced that it will reduce dealing with it. Ed Joyce, president of CBS the number of its Closeup documentaries by News, saw that story as an "enormous self - half in 1984 -from 12 to six, while NBC will cut flagellation." back its documentaries from 14 to eight. CBS Although the Grenada press ban was will devote five of its American Parade "reprehensible" in his eyes, Joyce is hopeful programs to convention- and election- related that it will represent simply an "aberration in specials and the remaining segments to the otherwise admirable tradition of the magazine -type features anchored by Charles American free press." And he was encouraged Kuralt, with contributions from, among others, by the establishment of a Pentagon committee Diane Sawyer and Bill Kurtis. to investigate the relationship between the The jury is still out as to whether syndicated military and the press. An open dialogue is

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 64 essential," he said. a diminution of radio news as a Deregulation is not the only Others were not so encouraged result of deregulation, although I fear development to spawn questions and saw the issue perhaps emerging about broadcasters' obligations to as one of the most critical for 1984. the public. Advancements in the Lou Adler, vice president and news computer graphics technology that director, WOR(AM) New York, said the television news organizations use to establishment of the committee by explain stories or tell stories when the Pentagon was an "ominous video footage cannot be obtained, development." It shouldn't be also puts added pressures on conducted by the military, he said, journalists, said Tom Wolzien, vice but rather by Congress or some president, executive producer, news other civilian body. And Adler production and design, NBC News. criticized the media for not He notes that with developments adequately explaining to the public such as Ampex's ADO and "what it is we do and why it is so Quantel's Mirage computer graphics important to have a free and generators, "You can manipulate a unfettered press." TV image into just about any form." Despite the strong feelings on the The concern, suggests Wolzien, issue, few were calling for the stems from the fact that "we are institution of any formal national Joyce moving away from the use of these policy as to what the press should or devices to create merely razzle- should not cover. As David Burke, dazzle transition segments and vice president, ABC News, put it, using them more as meaningful "I'm not sure you want to force a tools to communicate ideas." For policy like that in a democracy. You example, he notes that graphics had simply have to make your thoughts to be used to show how terrorists known on the subject and lobby for were able to penetrate Marine your case. But certain questions in a security in Beirut, because no one democracy remain unanswered." was on location anticipating the Burke also said that the press goes tragedy. through periods of changing public The radio industry has helped sympathy, depending on the news make UPI Broadcast Services' new being reported. If, for example, the high -speed 1,200 words per minute Nixon administration had attempted news service, Custom News, to limit press coverage of the introduced last spring, successful. Vietnam War, it would have Custom News, a computer -based encountered a "hailstorm of public service that allows stations to protest," he said. design their news formats, has The three over -the -air networks generated $15.9 million in sales for and CNN have all expressed 1983, record sales for a new UPI interest, in writing, to the service in its first year. Some 240 Democratic and Republican national radio stations have purchased the committees about sponsoring service, and 59 television stations. debates in light of the FCC's ruling Demand has created a backlog in last fall exempting them from the deliveries which UPI officials expect equal time and fairness obligations will be cleared away by Feb. 1. AP in the context of debate also has a high -speed news service, sponsorship. known as APTV, designed primarily And, at least in the case of ABC, for larger -market television stations. sponsorship of formalized debates is Of the current 130 APTV customers, not a top priority according to perhaps six or seven are radio Burke. "We're not focusing much on stations. that kind of debate," he said. He Metromedia still has hopes to added that, "I suspect we'll go on launch a national news service for our way," perhaps getting two or independent television stations in more candidates to debate on 1984, although the company's first Nightline or David Brinkley's Sunday Ac er priority at this point is to gear up its program where the ground rules news operations in Chicago and would not be as complex and rigid. Dallas. To that end, Metromedia has allowing more give and take just promoted an executive to head between participants. news operations company -wide- The option of debate sponsorship Joseph A. Saitta, who was named is in keeping with the deregulatory vice president, news. Saitta has mood in Washington. While been with Metromedia's KTTV(TV) deregulation is viewed by many in Los Angeles, serving as vice the industry as positive, some president and executive director of journalists are concerned. CBS news and special programing. He commentator Bill Moyers suggests replaces Mark Monsky, who left the that "the networks don't quite feel company last summer, as the pressure they used to," to make Metromedia's chief news executive. room in their schedules for more Saitta said that Metromedia is still documentary programing. "very serious" about plans to launch WOR's Adler, who is also a national newscast in 1984, president -elect of the Radio - although it may not be programed Television News Directors for prime time, as originally Association, suspects that radio Nblzien envisioned by Monsky. "That was deregulation has had a depressing the old thinking," said Saitta. "We're effect on the news output at many it. It's happening already, especially doing research to determine when radio stations. "I hope we don't see in some of the smaller markets." the best time might be."

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 65 Video Enterprises will invite affiliates to broadcast during unused early morning hours a package of scrambled movies and special programing to subscribers, who would record it for viewing at their convenience. The service will get a test -run in Chicago starting later this month. Television engineers are committed to improving the quality of television pictures. In addition to squeezing as much quality as they can out of the 30 -year -old NTSC television system, they will work hard during 1984 to develop "high- definition television" (HDTV), representing quantum leaps in picture quality. "enhanced television," and "improved television" for the studio and for DBS service. United Satellite Communications Inc., backed by Prudential Insurance and General During the rise of cable television in the Instrument, became the nation's first DBS 1970's, broadcasting -using radio waves service last Nov. 15, when it began marketing to deliver programing to homes-began its service to people in central Indiana. It to sound a bit archaic. But the technologists launched the service with three channels -two are adding new dimensions to broadcasting, proprietary movie channels and ESPN-and giving birth to new over- the -air services and subsequently added Video Music Channel. enhancing older ones. By the end of 1984, it USCI is looking for additional programing to fill may be cable television that seems old its remaining channel. fashioned. Through the Canadian Anik C -II satellite, the Leading the over- the -air renaissance this USCI signal covers the Northeast quadrant of year will be direct broadcast satellites (DBS) the country. Charging an upfront installation and multichannel television (MCTV). In DBS charge of $300 and a monthly subscription fee service, multiple channels of programing are of $40, USCI plans to roll out its marketing broadcast from geostationary communications campaign gradually during 1984. USCI will be satellites. MCTV involves the terrestrial aided in its marketing by Tandy Corp., which has using the 2 ghz frequencies of the Multipoint agent" for the service through its 6,600 stores Distribution Service (MDS), the Instructional and dealers. Television Fixed Service (ITFS) and the The USCI service will jump to a new Operational Fixed Service (OFS). In both cases. broadcast satellite, GTE's GSTAR II, in special antennas and receivers are required. December 1984 or January 1985. According to Meanwhile, conventional broadcasting will USCI, the move will allow it to offer the service be far from stagnant. Stereophonic sound for in the west (Washington, Oregon, California television should become a reality in 1984. An and Nevada), increasing its reach from 55% to industrywide committee endorsed the Zenith 82% of the nation's homes. And at that time, transmission system and the complementary two of every five homes USCI reaches will be dbx companding system for stereo TV sound able to receive the service with a 30 -inch dish two weeks ago. If the FCC keeps its promises. antenna. (As USCI well knows, dish size is it will adopt the recommendation as the critical: the smaller the dish, the more saleable national standard this year. And soon the service.) The satellite switch can be thereafter, stations will begin broadcasting in accomplished without much disruption of stereo and consumer electronics manufacturers service. GSTAR II will be launched into the will start making and marketing stereo -sound same orbital slot as Anik C -II, obviating the television sets (see In Brief'). need to re -point the antennas of the early Because the FCC chose not to adopt a subscribers. Once the switch is made, Anik C- national standard for stereophonic sound for II will be moved to another slot. AM radio in May 1982, the new service has USCI intends to scramble its signal when it gotten off to a slow start. Despite their makes the switch. The scrambling system is enthusiasm for the service, receiver being developed by General Instrument, which manufacturers and broadcasters have been is supplying the electronics for the earth confused by the existence of four incompatible stations. M /A -COM Inc. is supplying the systems. But the problem should be alleviated dishes. this year by the proliferation of multisystem USCI declines to reveal its rollout schedule or radios, capable of receiving the signal of any of how well it has been doing since its November the four systems. launch. Said USCI President Nathaniel Kwit: This year may be a pivotal one for teletext, a "We don't know how big the market is yet, but means of broadcasting alphanumeric so far we are very encouraged. If the information and graphics during the vertical microscopic view is projectable, then there is a blanking interval of a television signal. big business out there." Proponents of teletext, including CBS -TV and USCI had better sign up as many subscribers NBC -TV, will see if they can come up with the as it can as quickly as it can. Competition is on right combination of software and hardware to the way -from Satellite Television Corp. and make it commercially viable. cable programers and operators, who are And ABC affiliates may be able to get into rallying around a DBS scheme being cooked up the pay television business this year. ABC by Home Box Office. Although USCI was the

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 66 first to offer a service, it was STC, a would be the estimated 400,000 to late this summer or early fall (see subsidiary of Communications 500,000 homes that own large "Top of the Week "). For the services, Satellite Corp., that got everybody backyard earth stations and Microband will use a combination of thinking about DBS when it intercept cable and broadcast MDS, ITFS and possibly OFS announced its plans in August 1979. programing transmitted from channels. The FCC authorized the Over the past four years, those plans Satcom III-R and other satellites. If mixing of the 2 ghz channels to offer have undergone some changes. As all the Galaxy I programers a single MCTV service with certain it now stands, STC plans to jump in scrambled their feeds and join hands restrictions. For instance, a and offer a five- channel service late to offer a DBS service, the owners of significant portion of the ITFS this year to the Northeast via SBS the backyard earth stations would channels must be used for IV, which is set for launch in probably be the first in line to instructional television and the OFS August. STC will move the service subscribe. Without decoders to must carry some type of information to its own satellite -a more powerful unscramble the major cable (nonentertainment) service. one being built by RCA Astro- If Microband proves the viability Electronics -and expand the service of MCTV, others are sure to follow it area to the entire eastern half of the into the market. The FCC now has country and increase the number of on file 16,499 applications for the channels to six. two four -channel MDS licenses that It's a costly enterprise and became available when the FCC Comsat has no intention of reallocated eight channels from ITFS undertaking it alone. Comsat to MDS. Although a high percentage confirmed two weeks ago that it of the applications are mutually may form a joint venture with CBS exclusive, the FCC may be able to and possibly other companies to begin making grants in 1984 pursue the DBS business and that through the use of a lottery or talks are well under way among the "streamlined paper hearings." parties. With CBS's blessing, STC Broadcasting's other entry in pay also announced the same week that television in 1984 will be TeleFirst, Alcoa -NEC Communications Corp. which marries the enormous reach and Toshiba will supply the home of network television (virtually every earth stations for the service (see television home) with the "Top of the Week "). There's still lots convenience of videocassette to be done. A scrambling system recorders. Beginning Jan. 17, wLs -Tv and ways of installing and Chicago will broadcast scrambled maintaining the home equipment motion pictures and other exclusive must be settled upon, for instance. programing. But the station will not But with at least one partner and be in the conventional STV agreements for the satellites and the business, in which scrambled earth stations, STC is well on its M /A -COM's DBS dish programing is broadcast for way to challenging USCI's so far simultaneous descrambling and exclusive DBS franchise. services, their costly earth stations viewing. TeleFirst programing will HBO believes the cable industry would be practically worthless. be broadcast during the early can capture a large chunk of the HBO's parent, Time Inc., has morning hours (between around 2 DBS market with Hughes apparently not given its go ahead to a.m. and 5 a.m. or 5:30 a.m. local) Communications' Galaxy I satellite the project and none of the other six days a week (everyday but and the cooperation of cable programers have said they would go Sunday) for recording in its programers and operators. Most along, although some, notably scrambled formats on videocassette cable programers now distribute Turner Broadcasting System, have recorders. Subscribers, who will pay their products via Satcom III -R, but been supportive. up to $25.95 a month, will play to most of the major ones have There are a number of other programing back through a migrated (or are planning to players in the DBS game. And two descrambler at their convenience. migrate) to Galaxy I. Since the of them- Hubbard Broadcasting's Two things will set the service satellite is powerful enough to United States Satellite Broadcasting apart from other pay media. First, if deliver good pictures to dishes as and Direct Broadcast Satellite ABC Video can persuade ABC small as four feet in diameter, HBO Corp. -may come up with enough affiliates to participate, it will reach figures, the Galaxy programers could money to stay in the game. Both virutually every television home in use the bird not only to feed have retained investments firms to the country. (Even if HBO managed programing to cable affiliates, but seek out money for them and DBSC to persuade every cable system to also to send it directly to uncabled has signed a preliminary agreement carry it-a highly unlikely homes. Cable operators would install with Ford Aerospace & possibility -it will still only reach and service the earth stations and Communications Corp. for two high - around 40% of the television homes.) share in the revenues. power satellites. If USSB and DBSC And second, it will offer motion To make the service go, HBO cannot show financial backing for pictures earlier than any other pay must persuade most of the other their systems by this summer, the media. According to ABC Video, the programers to go along and must FCC will revoke the DBS service will feature films five -to -nine come up with a scrambling system construction permit issued to them months after they appear in suitable for DBS. HBO had intended in late 1982. theaters, but three -to -seven months to scramble its cable feeds using M/ DBS will not exist in a pay before they are seen on cable or the A -COM Linkabit's VideoCipher television vacuum. Not only will it local MDS or STV service. system, but the system's decoders have to contend with the Proponents of AM stereo have are much too costly for DBS. As a preeminent pay medium, cable, in high hopes for 1984, despite the result, M /A -COM Linkabit has come some markets, but it may also find disappointments that have marked up with VideoCipher II, which is itself locking horns in some urban the development of the service thus less secure than the original, but areas with MCTV. Microband Corp. far. The reason for the optimism is which features the low -cost decoder of America, the leading MDS the multisystem radio. necessary for DBS. M /A -COM is operator in the country, will launch In authorizing AM stereo promising VideoCipher II decoders MCTV or, as it perfers to call it, broadcasting in spring 1982, the by "the fall of 1984." "wireless cable" services in New FCC declined to adopt any one of HBO's core (or initial) DBS market York, Washington and other cities four incompatible systems as the

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 R7 national standard. It decided to broadcast group's wxnc -Tv ahead, it would have sparked the allow the marketplace (the Cincinnati has been broadcasting mass production of NABTS decoders individual preferences of the 100 -page general- interest and cause the price of them to fall broadcasters and receiver teletext magazine seven days a quickly and dramatically. manufacturers) to determine which week since last summer. Taft is While the WST and NABTS system would become the de facto using the the British-bred World proponents are waiting for cheaper standard. But as AM stereo System Teletext standard. Under decoders, they will have to keep proponents found out, the terms of an agreement with Taft, working on the nature of the service. marketplace works slowly. A year Zenith Radio Corp. is marketing a So far, most of the teletext trials after the FCC decision, most involved general interest services for broadcasters and receiver the mass market. But given the manufacturers were at a loss Each limited information capability of of the system proponents persuaded broadcast teletext, proponents may some broadcasters to put its system find it wise to identify a few special on the air and each had some markets and design special services success; Kahn and Harris more than aimed at them. Magnavox and Motorola. But only Widespread interest in the one receiver manufacturer, Delco development of better television Electronics, had endorsed a system pictures led to the development last (Motorola) and which system would May of the Advanced Television ultimately emerge as the standard Systems Committee, an was still a big questionmark. industrywide group dedicated to the Frustration turned to hope at the investigation and standardization of time of the National Association of new television systems and Broadcasters convention when techniques. The ATSC comprises Sansui and Sony announced they various working groups. would begin the marketing of The most ambitious group is multisystem radios capable of trying to develop high- definition tuning in the signals of any of the television, a system featuring four systems. Such radios would roughly twice the vertical and minimize the risk for broadcasters. horizontal resolution as and a wider Radio stations could begin aspect ratio than the existing NTSC broadcasting in stereo confident television system. With quality there will be radios to receive the comparable to 35mm film, the stereo regardless of the system they system would be used for all sorts of picked. Sansui has yet to make good $300 WST decoder in Cincinnati. cinema and television production. on its promises to offer multisystem Unfortunately, the decoder can only Proposals for a world HDTV receivers, but last August Sony be used with late -model Zenith production standard must be ready began shipping the SRF -A100, a television sets, severely limiting the for the meeting of the International portable AM stereo-FM stereo radio number of people who can buy Radio Consultative Committee of the with two three -inch speakers. With them. For that feason and others, International Telecommunication a retail price of $89.95, the units the public response to the service Union in October 1985. If the ATSC were a hit among AM stereo has been less than overwhelming. is to have a U.S proposal ready by pioneers who bought them to give Nonetheless, Taft officials are ever then, it must come up with a away as promotions as well as confident the service will catch on standard and manufacturers must among consumers. As a matter of and eventually generate enough begin work on á prototype system policy, Sony would not reveal how revenue through advertising to this year. And, according to ATSC many it has shipped but said that cover its modest costs and perhaps head Richard Green, the prototype demand has been much greater turn a profit. They are also hopeful system should be ready to than supply. that WST decoders will be demonstrate in the spring of 1985. Sony is so delighted with the incorporated into digital television "Nobody is going to accept a paper sales of the SRF -A100, in fact, that it sets at an incidental cost, obviating standard," he said. is introducing today (Jan. 2) a the need for consumers to invest in The "enhanced television" group Walkman version, the SRF -Al. The an extra piece of hardware to is under equal pressure to act AM stereo -FM stereo unit will have receive teletext. quickly on a standard for a time - a list price of $79.95, $25 more than CBS -TV and NBC -TV are compressed analog component the AM mono -FM stereo Walkman enthusiastic-at least officially- transmission system, which has the that's been on the market. Like about teletext, but even they have same 525 -line picture structure as other Walkman radios, the SRF -A1 been unable to turn teletext into a NTSC, but features better resolution has no speakers. Listening is done business. The big problem again is and color rendition. The pressure is through lightweight headphones. decoders. The networks have coming primarily from STC, which The unit's approximate dimensions. adopted the North American wants such a system for its DBS four- and -a -half inches by three Broadcast Teletext Specification, service this fall. If the ATSC fails to inches by one inch. which is not compatible with WST. move quickly enough, it's likely STC Multisystem radios from different The availability of NABTS decoders, will adopt a system anyhow and set manufacturers should follow the inexpensive enough for the mass a de facto standard. Sony units. Hazeltine Corp., which market, according to CBS, is still 18 If broadcasting can be defined to holds the patents for the Kahn AM to 24 months away. encompass DBS and MCTV as well stereo system, is developing a The prospects for NABTS teletext, as the conventional services, then it multisystem integrated circuit that which offer much better graphics will be broadcasting that will it expects to sell to receiver than WST teletext, were damaged generate most of the excitement in manufacturers. Hazeltine is last month by the news that Time 1984. While cable struggles with the expected to unveil the chip next Inc. would not move ahead with its mundane concerns of marketing and week at the winter Consumer cable teletext service. Although customer service, broadcasting will Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Time's service was designed for be making deep inroads in the pay The only commercial broadcast distribution over cable systems, it television business and will teletext service now available is Taft used the same basic technology as a maintain its leadership in hi -fi sound Broadcasting's Electra. The broadcast service. Had Time gone and hi -fi video. O

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 GA elections), which Markey says is "less objectionable" than the House -passed bill, which would prohibit the commission from imposing such a charge on residential customers and small businesses. The administration opposes any delay. "It's important that the system be cost - based," Markey says, explaining what, on its face, is a less than polite approach, "rather than depend on the subsidies permeating the system." Many of the new services in what is being referred to as the New Information Age will, Markey said, "depend on upgrading of the local plant." And the commission's decision, he says, permits that. Given the administration's idealogical bent and President Reagan's frequent statements that broadcasters deserve the same First With something approaching missionary Amendment rights as the press, it is not zeal, the Reagan administration is surprising that NTIA has endorsed the Tauke- preaching deregulation of Tauzin bill in the House providing for sweeping telecommunications, not only at home, but deregulation of broadcasting. And Markey's abroad. The belief that ending government advice to broadcasters is, in effect, to hang regulation is the best way to serve the public tough during legislative sparring over the bill interest is what drives the administration as it now under way in the House contemplates legislation in the telephone as Telecommunications Subcommittee. The well as the broadcasting and cable fields. And panel, headed by Representative Timothy those domestic deregulatory policies, Secretary Wirth (D- Colo.), whose enthusiasm for de- of State George Shultz has said, "will continue regulation is not overwhelming, has loaded a to serve as the foundation of policy draft bill with provisions establishing internationally." But he has no illusions about quantification standards for determining the problems involved in spreading the gospel whether broadcasters are serving the public of deregulation among countries that employ interest and others making it easier for groups to challenge the licensees at renewal time. telecommunication services. "We don't like that draft," Markey says. Clearly, whether domestically or Nevertheless, as does the National Association internationally, telecommunications is raising of Broadcasters, he favors pressing ahead. With issues of such importance as to demand about 230 co- sponsors of the Tauke -Tauzin attention at the highest levels of government. bill- "and an election year coming up " -he That was true of the breakup of AT &T and the believes broadcasters could "turn the bill policies formulated to implement it. They are, around," either in the full Energy and according to David Markey, head of the Commerce Committee or on the House floor. Commerce Department's National One resource Markey did not mention, but Telecommunications and Information that broadcasters might find it reasonable to Administration, "the number -one issue" on the call on if the legislative tide flows against administration's telecommunications agenda. them, is the President. Personal support for a Markey helped brief President Reagan on the major deregulatory bill would.do more than issue in October. statements to establish his concern for On the international front, cabinet officers broadcast deregulation. and probably the President himself will The administration is comfortable, also, with participate in the policy decision as to whether legislation providing for cable deregulation. It the U.S. will permit private communications can support either the Senate or the House bill. satellite companies to provide service that is "It's important to come up with a regulatory "competitive" with or "alternative" to- scheme for cable to permit it to build, plant, depending on one's point of view -the service and move ahead," Markey said. offered by the International For all of the administration's expressed Telecommunications Satellite Organization. concern for deregulation, there is particular That issue brings into sharp focus an apparent irony in the fact that the one area where it is conflict between the administration's zeal for following a different drummer is the one where deregulation and competition and the U.S. the President, as a former actor, can claim commitment to a robust Intelsat, an some expertise -the FCC's proposed repeal of organization the U.S. took the lead role in the financial interest and syndication rules. creating. America's 107 partners in Intelsat are Reagan directed the NTIA and the Justice watching developments in Washington Department's antitrust division to abandon nervously. positions in favor of repeal and to support, As for the breakup of AT &T and the policies instead, legislation prohibiting the commission related to it, the administration favors the basic from acting on the matter for two years. That thrust of the FCC's controversial access charge reversal contributed to the pressure that decision that is to go into effect in April, persuaded the commission "voluntarily" to provided Congress permits it. The Senate is delay action until May. A White House aide working on a bill to postpone the effectiveness said the President feels repeal could result in of the end user aspect of the charge for two network dominance of the programing field and years (and thus put it beyond the 1984 that, as a result, a final decision should be

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 R41 delayed. Telecommunication Union, the favors an enhanced role for the The administration's first major oldest organization in the United organization (BROADCASTING, Dec. 5). policy decision on an international Nations family, increasingly has It is composed of the industrial telecommunications issue could caused U.S. policy makers concern. countries of Western Europe and come this month, on whether the The rapid increase in the number of Japan, and U.S. officials see it as an U.S. will authorize non -Intelsat member countries, most of them organization in which the U.S. and services across the Atlantic. An from the Third World, has been its allies could fashion the policies executive branch study of the accompanied by an increased they will pursue at the ITU. Dougan, economic and domestic and foreign politicization of the organization. in her office the other day, said: "If policy issues involved began in Last year, the U.S. and its allies we can't get our act together there April, shortly after the Orion Satellite barely turned back an effort to expel (at the OECD), we can't at the ITU." Corp. applied for authority to Israel from the ITU plenipotentiary Shultz, in his letter to Percy, had provide communications satellite conference in Nairobi, Kenya. And noted that U.S. policy regarding services linking the U.S. and this month, an ITU.sponsored competition and deregulation is Europe. Since then, a second conference is to be held on different from that of most other applicant, International Satellite Inc.. shortwave broadcasting, a countries where state -run has applied for similar authority. conference observers believe will monopolies are the order of the day. For some time it was evident that suffer from a heavy dose of Thus, he said, "there are difficulties the government was attempting to politicization, as have conferences in extending our domestic find a way to authorize such on the same subject over the past 30 communication and information services -and thus honor its years. policies into the international arena. commitment to free enterprise- It is against that background that How did he suggest the U.S. seek without jeopardizing Intelsat. State Department officials warn that acceptance of its approach? Intelsat appears to consider that a while the U.S. supports the ITU, it is Through example and through kind of squaring of the circle that is considering "alternatives" to it, as consultation and negotiation, a not possible. Ambassador Diana Secretary Shultz said, in September, suggestion Dougan has been acting Lady Dougan, coordinator of in a letter to Senator Charles Percy upon in meetings with foreign International Communication and (R -Ill.), chairman of the Senate officials. Information Policy, who is playing a Foreign Relations Committee, "an For all of the government's leading role in coordinating the element of prudent contingency activity in the international study under the aegis of a Senior planning." As Dougan, in an telecommunications field and the Interagency Group, puts the interview, put it: "We're continuing establishment by the Reagan problem more delicately: "We have to reexamine and re- evaluate and admininistration of the coordinator's what may appear to some as retool our relationships with office in the State Department, there competing policy goals that need to international organizations -the are those inside and outside of be accommodated in light of ITU, UNESCO, OECD (the government who feel the technology and economic, foreign Organization of Economic government is not well organized to policy and national security Cooperation and Development) and develop policy in that field. The concerns." CITEL (the InterAmerican agreement fall the In recent weeks, leaks out of NTIA Telecommunications Conference of secretaries of Commerce and State regarding the report it has drafted the Organization of American in an effort to end wrangling over on the issue for Commerce Secretary States). We're looking at each to see the areas of responsibility involved Malcolm Baldrige's consideration how it can serve our interests, has not ended that concern. suggest that the conflicting goals particularly in light of the new The Senate is considering could be achieved by authorizing technology." legislation that would create a the proposed services but imposing U.S. readiness to pull out of an special representative for restrictions designed to prevent international organization was international telecommunications in them from causing Intelsat adverse indicated by reports out of the State the White House and a new economic harm (BROADCASTING, Dec. Department that Shultz, by Dec. 31, assistant secretary of State for 12, 1983). Besides, Markey suggests would recommend the U.S. begin telecommunications affairs. And it makes no sense to consider the process of withdrawing from during the coming year, the Intelsat's viability in terms of the UNESCO, a process that would be American Enterprise Institute, a business currently available. "The completed by the end of 1984. conservatively- oriented think tank, pie will continue to grow in Washington feels UNESCO operates will establish a center on international telecommunications," on an anti -U.S. bias and has grown communications that will provide a he says. too large and costly -a fact made all forum for examining the question of Whether Intelsat and the other the more irritating since the U.S. the government's ability to develop member nations would agree that provides 25% of UNESCO's budget. policy in the telecommunications the suggested restrictions would The U.S. has been troubled, too, by field. David Gergen, who is indeed offer the necessary efforts of Third World countries, resigning as director of the White protection is another matter. Some backed by the Soviet Union, to House office of communications to government officials say that while establish, through UNESCO join the John F. Kennedy School of coordination of the proposed machinery, a New World Information Politics at Harvard and AEI, says the systems with Intelsat to avoid and Communications Order that issues "need to be addressed in an economic harm to the international would serve to legitimize extremely serious way." Gergen will organization is required by the government regulations that western help AEI establish the center. Intelsat agreement, it does not give news agencies say would restrict a Thus, while the ideology of free Intelsat a "veto" over a proposed free press. Whatever the motive, enterprise may be a powerful fuel, service. Would Washington override U.S. action on UNESCO focuses there are those who feel that the objections by Intelsat and others in greater interest on an assessment of governmental machinery it is the organizatibp? That is a question U.S. participation in ITU now being driving needs remodeling. for another day,. done, at the State Department's o But the question points up the request, by the Georgetown Center On Capitol Hill, major problems the U.S. confronts in the for Strategic and International telecommunications policy issues international telecommunications Studies. await action-if Congress finds time area -and Intelsat has always been Dougan set forth U.S. policy for them during a presidential a model of international cooperation. toward the OECD in a speech last election year. and if the House and The International month in which she said the U.S. Senate can resolve major

Broadcastingn dan 2 1984 differences. expected revolve around the battle vehicle for controversial pieces of Says one Hill staffer familiar with between the cable industry and the legislation. the Congress during an election nation's cities and telephone But 1984 may be remembered as year: "Most of the work has to get companies which oppose it. the year that public broadcasting done in the first six months." And Cities oppose the measure on the went commercial. then other matters may take priority. grounds it strips away much of the It could happen if the Congress On the House side, the municipal authority to regulate agrees to back a coalition of public Telecommunications Subcommittee cable. The phone companies say the television stations, which is expected to devote more time in measure would permit cable participated in last year in the 1984 than it did in 1983 to consumer operators to supply data experimental airing of commercials. protection and finance issues. transmission services without the The group has been lobbying the "Telecommunications got about 90% regulations that apply to phone Congress to pass legislation that of the subcommittee's time last fall companies in providing the same would permit limited advertising on It just can't this year," says David services. public television. It appears to be a Aylward, chief counsel for the The battle in the Energy and political timebomb waiting to go off. subcommittee. Commerce Committee is expected A majority of the public Broadcast deregulation is leading to be lively. The committee is broadcasting community has the list of legislative items this year divided (23 of its 42 members are expressed serious reservations about And a draft bill (see "Where Things co- sponsors), and Dingell is the bill's limited advertising, and commercial Stand "), written by aides of Tim chief opponent. The measure has broadcasters are already on record Wirth (D- Colo.), the subcommittee become so controversial, one staffer opposing it. chairman, and circulated among said, that "a number of members Cable copyright issues could also subcommittee members last would prefer to see it go away occupy the House and Senate. Two November, is likely to bring the altogether." bills (H.R.2902, introduced by issue to a boil. The bill contains little Any House -Senate conference on Representative Mike Synar in it broadcasters can support the bill is unlikely to run more and H.R. 3419, by Representative (BROADCASTING, Dec. 5, 1983). It is a smoothly. There are striking Sam Hall (D- Tex.]) would nullify the far cry from a bill passed by the differences between a cable bill the Copyright Royalty Tribunal's latest Senate, S. 55, that would codify the Senate passed, S. 66, and the House rate hike in the compulsory license FCC's deregulation of radio and measure. fees cable systems must pay to abolish the comparative renewal A controversy over the FCC's import distant television signals. proceedings. financial interest and syndication The bills are pending before the Broadcasters are not the only ones rules may resurface on the Hill. House Copyright Subcommittee. troubled by Wirth's draft. Key There are bills pending in the House Further hearings on the bills are subcommittee members Tom Tauke and Senate to bar the FCC from expected. In the Senate, a (R- Iowa), Al Swift (D- Wash.) and modifying the rules (BROADCASTING, companion measure (S.1270) to the Billy Tauzin (D -La.) on the parent Nov. 21, 1983). Congressional action Hall bill was introduced by Senator Energy and Commerce Committee, on the rules have been put on Dennis DeConcini (D- Ariz.). are troubled too. Tauke and Tauzin hold-as has action at the FCC -in In the Senate Commerce are the authors of a broadcast the hopes that networks and Committee, members will be deregulation bill (H.R.2382) that has producers can reach a compromise. occupied with wrapping up the full backing of the broadcasting But the Senate Commerce unfinished legislative business. Most industry. Swift is also the author of a Committee is committed to of that time could be devoted to deregulation bill that contains the intervene by March 15 if it appears Senate -House conferences on the concept of quantified programing one of the parties is bargaining in cable and broadcast bills. Senate standards that were included in bad faith "(BROADCASTING, Dec. 19. Commerce Committee Chairman greater detail in Wirth's draft. 1983). Bob Packwood (R -Ore.) is pledged to The fate of broadcast deregulation A bill introduced by fight any quantified program may hinge on a meeting between Representative Mickey Leland (D- performance standards in the Wirth and others this month. Tex.) to prohibit the FCC from broadcast deregulation bill. The Negotiations over the development repealing its rule of sevens-limiting chairman is expected to find of a consensus bill have dragged on broadcast ownership to seven AM's. problems with the House cable bill for months. Tauke has made it clear seven FM's and seven TV's (no too. in a letter to Wirth last month that more than five VHF's)-for five But the issue on which the he wants action. It may be time, years, is also expected to generate committee is likely to attract the says one observer, to "fish or cut interest in the Telecommunications most attention is Packwood's bait" (BROADCASTING, Dec. 19). Subcommittee. The FCC is planning ongoing project to pass legislation If the subcommittee can't resolve to relax or eliminate the rule this year. that would give the electronic media the matter, Energy and Commerce Lobbying efforts to break up the the same First Amendment Committee Chairman John Dingell Communications Satellite Corp., the protections as the print press. He may intervene. Dingell has promised U.S. representative to the introduced a measure (S. 1917) that to bring the issue before the full International Telecommunications would repeal Section 315 of the committee if the subcommittee fails Satellite Organization and the Communications Act, which to report a bill. Originally Dingell International Maritime Satellite guarantees rival political candidates wanted the subcommittee to report Organization, are expected to equal opportunities in broadcast a bill by Oct. 15. continue. At the center of that exposure, assures them of paying Even if a compromise is reached, debate will be a bill, 4464, the lowest unit rate for purchased the question remains whether it will introduced by subcommittee time and includes the general be one that broadcasters can live member Edward Markey (D- Mass.), fairness doctrine. It would also with. If an official bill surfaces along that would require Comsat to divest eliminate Section 312 (a) (7), which the same lines as the Wirth itself of its competitive businesses guarantees candidates for federal measure -the answer according to a (BROADCASTING, Nov. 21, 1983). office the right of "reasonable key congressional aide -is no. Both the Corporation for Public access" to broadcast time Passage of a Wirth cable bill, H.R. Broadcasting and the National (BROADCASTING, Oct 10, 1983). 4103, which is pending before the Telecommunications and Hearings on the bill are planned in parent, Energy and Commerce Information Administration must be February. Committee, is also likely to occupy reauthorized. Those reauthorization Despite the pressures of an the Congress. Debate over the bill is bills could provide a convenient election year staffers feel confident

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 71 there will be legislative movement. already pending, and proposals it is Now that it has a computer in And as Ward White, senior counsel expected to air during the new year. action, the bureau is hacking away for the Senate Commerce Overarching the FCC's ownership at its LPTV application backlog, Committee put it: "If we need to get investigation is its pending winnowing out those that are something done well get it done." rulemaking to relax its attribution acceptable for filing from those that o rule, which defines the ownership are not. It's contemplating putting percentage that triggers multiple out one massive cut -off list- The more things change, the more ownership rules. containing anywhere from 4,000 to they stay the same. Under the current rules, for widely 6,000 applications-early next year. In a way, that is the appropriate held corporate licensees -those with Potential competitors will then have cliche for the FCC this year. The more than 50 shareholders -the 30 days to crossfile. Those major issues for broadcasters are attribution benchmark is set at 1% crossfilings could bring the FCC those held over from the year of the voting stock. For closely held back up to a total of about 18,000 before-or even the year before that entities -those with 50 or fewer applications. The bureau hopes to But 1984 also promises to be a shareholders-any voting start issuing grants by lottery by year of resolution. Many important partnership or proprietorship interest April. issues that have been pending are is considered to signify ownership The FCC also is expected to adopt expected to come to a vote. "Passive" investors -bank trust a proposal to change the way it For starters, there appears to be departments, investment and deals with new LPTV applications no way of avoiding the insurance companies -are (and there's a strong possiblity it commission's proceeding on the permitted to own up to 5% before will propose to use the same network syndication and financial they are considered owners. mechanism for other mass media interest rules. That Pandora's box The FCC has proposed, however, services. has not been closed. The FCC has to permit all entities to own Under current rules, applications agreed to defer from action on the anywhere from 5% to 20% before the FCC finds to be acceptable are proceeding until May 10, bowing to they would be considered owners. placed on a cut-off list that is made Congress's apparent desire to The FCC also is expected to available to the public. Then, permit Hollywood and the networks conclude its pending proposal to anyone may submit a competing to try to cut a deal. The Senate delete, or relax, its rule of sevens, application. Under the commission indicated it won't act further on the limiting broadcast ownership to proposal, applications for all new subject until March 15, and not even seven AM's, seven FM's and seven LPTV's would be accepted only then unless is appears one of the TV's (no more than five VHF's). during a specified, preordained sides has negotiated in bad faith or Comments on that are due Jan. 19. number of days. No more would be a final commission action is Final action on its proposal to permit accepted after that "window" was "unreasonable." the networks to own cable systems closed. The familiar cut -off list Some say Congress is unlikely to also is expected. And, responding to would be eliminated, and there have anything more to do with the a petition by the National would be no opportunity to file matter, especially considering that Association of Broadcasters competing applications. 1984 is an election year. The FCC (BROADCASTING, Aug. 15, 1983), the McKinney is even hoping to wipe probably can count on being able to commission is expected to re- out the backlog: "1984 is going to welcome that proceeding back into examine the need for its current see thousands of low -power its arms by the middle of 1984. regional-concentration -of-control television grants," McKinney said. The FCC also is expected to rule, which prohibits ownership of "It may be that all we're doing is confront more unfinished business three broadcast stations where two providing them {LPTV hopefuls] in its VHF drop -in proceeding. of the three are within 100 miles of with an opportunity to fail, but we're Under the original proposal, there the third. "There will be some effort going to provide them with that was supposed to be a "presumption" to bring these ownership rules up as opportunity." in favor of additional service. An some kind of package, so the As for docket 80 -90, the bureau is applicant would be required to commissioners can think about hoping to start accepting provide equivalent protection to them at the same time," James applications in the fall. The omnibus existing stations, but it would be McKinney, FCC Mass Media Bureau rulemaking, in which the incumbent upon opponents of a chief, said. commission said it would propose drop -in allotment to prove the Also high on the agenda is the about 500 to 600 new FM allotments addition of short- spaced VHF commission's character proceeding, on its own -is expected to be out stations would be harmful to the in which the FCC proposes to early this year. extent that a "net loss of service to narrow the sorts of behavior it will When it comes time to start the public" would result. look at in assessing an entity's accepting applications for new The Mass Media Bureau qualifications to be a licensee. An assignments, the bureau wants to completed its labors on the item last. order already had been drafted last insure that it doesn't get bogged year, but the engineering staff was year. The best bet is that the FCC down. It's expected to handle split on whether to recommend will decide to limit its character applications in phases. (It is approval. So the bureau told the scrutiny to behavior that affects the exploring the idea of accepting commissioners it would write the service the public receives. applications for only certain item the way they wanted. The FCC's proposal to channels -or certain parts of the Commissioner Henry Rivera "deregulate" TV also is expected to country-at one time.) reportedly wanted at least some new be brought to conclusion. In a notice Chairman Mark Fowler's agenda VHF's out there, and Commissioner of proposed rulemaking, the FCC appears to remain the same. He James Quello was opposed. has proposed to eliminate current urged broadcasters not to give up Chairman Mark Fowler and guidelines for nonentertainment the fight for achieving First Commissioner Mimi Dawson programing and commercial loading. Amendment parity with recommended that the staff take a It also proposed to eliminate formal newspapers. "The day will come "harder look" at possible sites for ascertainment requirements. when the FCC will be a spectrum drop -ins on a case -by -case basis. Cranking out low -power television traffic cop only," he said. The bureau is expected to have the grants-and further preparing itself The high priest of deregulation results of its further study by the to crank out the new commercial added this benediction: "Let's end of January. FM's that are expected to result remember that turning a good The FCC also is expected to bring from docket 80- 90-will be top healthy profit reflects serving the to conclusion ownership proposals priorities for the Mass Media Bureau. public interest," he said.

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BROADCASTING'S Year in Review

The Fifth Estate flourished in 1983, despite Senate, attached an amendment to a fiscal place and refused to give teletext must -carry occasional and sometimes heated distrac- 1984 supplemental appropriations bill for- status on cable. tions. bidding the FCC from spending funds until Those refusals drew the ire of broadcast- The FCC continued to cultivate market- May 31, 1984, to repeal fin -syn. ers, who saw the actions as a threat to the place freedom and to weed out regulations it A possible coup de grace to the repeal expansion, integrity and future of the new felt had outlived usefulness, although in do- effort may have been delivered earlier in No- telecommunications service. NAB President ing so, the commission met resistance on vember when President Reagan informed Edward O. Fritts likened the lack of teletext Capitol Hill and even intervention from the Congress that the White House supported standards to AM stereo, "where no market- White House. legislation that mandated a two -year morato- place consensus is in sight, and AM stereo A sidelight to the legislative problems was rium on changes in the rules to permit "fur- may never become a reality." some inner turmoil at the National Associ- ther study" of an already drawn out issue. The new technologies continued to make ation of Broadcasters. In face of the pressure, FCC Chairman awesome time demands on the FCC staff. A On the business side, bottom lines were Mark Fowler told Congress that the commis- prime example: When the FCC began ac- good, with a bigger -than -ever infusion of sion would put off action on the issue until cepting applications for multichannel multi - new faces and money into the industry. May 1984 to give the networks and the pro- point distribution service (MDS) in Septem- Much of the FCC's energy last year was ducers time to negotiate a settlement. ber, it was swamped with an estimated spent on its proposed repeal of its TV finan- In 1983, the FCC also started actively to 15,000 to 25,000 bids that will require cial interest and network -syndication rules. dismantle its multiple ownership rules. In a months of processing before being identified Adopted in May 1970, the rules bar net- September notice of rulemaking, the corn- in a public notice. works from engaging in domestic syndica- mission made clear its intent to do away with Arm wrestling on Capitol Hill for broad- tion and acquiring subsidiary interests in in- as much as it could of the rule that limits cast deregulation was a year-long event, dependently produced programs. broadcast ownership to seven AM's, seven with no decision. And, at yearend, the latest Last August, in a "tentative decision," the FM's and seven TV's (no more than five of draft of a bill circulating among members of FCC proposed to abolish the financial- inter- the last VHF's). the House Telecommunications Subcommit- est rule and gut much of the syndication rule. Comments on the rulemaking are due later tee and their staffs contained tougher regula- Limited syndication restraints would be in this month (Jan. 19), but there appears to be tory proposals than those in earlier drafts. It keeping with Department of Justice recom- no significant opposition to letting the big was written by aides to Subcommittee Chair- mendations. guns get bigger. Groups such as Media Ac- man Tim Wirth (D- Colo.), who has felt a However, the Hollywood -financed Com- cess Project, the Telecommunications Re- strong resistance to the draft by broadcasters mittee for Prudent Deregulation, which search and Action Center and the National as well as some subcommittee members. spearheaded opposition to repeal, earlier in Association of Black Owned Broadcasters A disappointed NAB President Fritts said 1983 had shifted much of its campaign to are expected to register objections, and con- "there is little in it we can support," and Capitol Hill. Representative Henry Waxman cern has been expressed by some smaller viewed the measure as a "trial balloon." (D- Calif.), whose district includes Holly- broadcasters. Among the more bitter pills of the draft is wood, offered a bill that would prevent re- The question appears to be more whether a mandate that the repeal of the comparative peal of the rules for five years. The bill the FCC will change numbers or eliminate renewal process be contingent on stations would also prohibit the FCC from repealing them. Final FCC action is expected by mid - meeting strict renewal standards and pro- the prime time access rule (also adopted in 1984. graming requirements. 1970) for five years. CPD felt repeal of the The FCC was able to get concrete results The draft, the first to appear in legislative fin -syn rules would undermine PTAR. in other areas. In early spring, it gave the go- form, was released as Congress adjourned in The first big setback to the FCC came in ahead to television stations to provide tele- late November. It is likely to serve as the October when the Senate Appropriations ext services. But the commission declined framework for a markup. Committee, with later approval of the full to set a technical standard for the market- Acrimony over broadcast deregulation in-

CBS's'M'A'S'H' farewell NBC's ratings challenger 'A Team' ABC's 'The Day After'

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 73 tensified early in 1983 when Wirth insisted that broadcasters pay a spectrum fee as quid pro quo for deregulation, a concept that immediately drew industry protests. In early May, that opposition was voiced by key subcommittee members and other congressmen, who began work on their own deregulation package over Wirth's protest. Leading the rebellion were Representatives Tom Tauke (R- Iowa), Billy Tauzin (D -La.), Thomas Luken (D -Ohio) and Al Swift (D- Wash.). Even Energy and Commerce Corn - mittee Chairman John Dingell (D- Mich.) endorsed the move for deregulation if it included a public interest standard. The NAB launched a massive lobbying campaign, backing them and the dissidents' legislation that would not include spectrum fees. After several weeks of legislative maneuvering, Wirth backed down on spectrum fees so as to retain control of the process in his subcommittee than -rather have the bill sur- Changing hands at the FCC. Out the door at midyear when the commission was reduced to face in the full committee as an amendment five members went Frank Fogarty, after almost seven years of service, and Stephen A. Sharp, to an FCC authorization measure. Wirth after just nine months as a commissioner. Both actions were in keeping with the 1982 took a different approach in seeking quantifi- Congressional mandate that the number of commissioners be cut from seven to five. But not cation of public interest standards as quid so expected was the April announcement of Anne P. Jones that on May 31 she would pro quo for deregulation. relinquish her seat on the commission to go into private practice. She had served just over It was a 1983 of transition and turbulence four years. Dennis Roy Patrick, former associate director of the White for House's office of the NAB. At the association's April con- presidential personnel, was picked in October as her successor. Political maneuvering vention in Las Vegas, Senator Bob Pack- between Capitol Hill and the White House, however, stalled the confirmation hearing beyond wood (R -Ore. ), long an ally of the electronic the congressional recess in November. President Reagan then appointed Patrick on an media, a delivered stinging rebuke: "You interim basis. At the Dec. 2 swearing -in ceremony (above) Patrick was given the oath of office can't lobby way out a your of paper bag in by Secretary of the Interior William Clark (I), his political mentor, as Patrick's wife, Melinda, the House." It came in a speech criticizing held the bible. the NAB for its inability to persuade Wirth and others of the merits of broadcasters' leg- The need to serve an increasingly diverse or 40 years behind and that it's a waste of islative desires. Packwood also said he membership promoted the resurrection of a time to try to bring them up to date." would not move forward on his own cam- decades-old idea to restructure the NAB into The touchy situation between radio and paign to get full First Amendment rights for a federation. The proposal generated some TV members of the NAB was reflected earli- the Fifth Estate until the NAB showed more support in the beginning, but by mid -De- er when Forward Communications' Tom initiative and rid itself of a "can't do" atti- cember an NAB committee was shooting it Bolger suddenly resigned his ex officio ex- tude. down as unnecessary. ecutive committee post. Bolger announced Subsequent events put Packwood in a The proposal for an umbrella association his decision to quit July 14 after a heated more conciliatory mood two months later with separate operating divisions for radio exchange with NAB's radio board chairman, when he faced NAB joint board members in and TV came from NBC's Peter Kenney as Martin Beck of Beck -Ross Communica- Washington. Referring to NAB's legislative he retired in June after 21 years of unbroken tions. Beck had said Bolger's continuing to push in the White House, he said, "I am service on NAB boards. Kenney envisioned serve in an ex officio capacity after the resig- proud of you." He also noted: "You can lob- strong common leadership and services, but nation of Bill Stakelin (to become president by your way out of a paper bag in the with distinct entities for different lobbying of the Radio Advertising Bureau) could lead House." efforts. to the composition of an executive commit- At the April convention in Las Vegas, the BROADCASTING editorially backed the tee that would favor television. NAB unwittingly sparked controversy with idea for a National Federation of Broadcast- Bolger asserted the challenges to his posi- its announcements of a TV trends study that ers, saying: "The transformation is a logical tion were "totally baseless." After eight was conducted by McHugh & Hoffman for first step toward the Federation of the Fifth years of service at the NAB, Bolger said, "I the association. In its preliminary form, the Estate that will emerge in the natural evolu- would not have selected this scenario to end survey showed that while TV viewership is tion of the media." my NAB career. But there comes a time in up, audience satisfaction is down. After But last month, a specially appointed each person's life when principles outweigh months of criticism from the membership NAB structure study committee decided that personal pursuit." and a review by the NAB research commit- the association's present form is just about Radio Marti legislation, which had stalled tee, which claimed serious methodological right for its jobs. The committee's re- in Congress in 1982, finally made it through and conceptual inadequacies in the study, it commendations, which will be presented to the Senate and House in early fall. It was was decided that the findings would not be the NAB joint board at meetings later this signed by President Reagan in October, released in final form. month, suggested the addition of two sec- though not in the form that the administra- The study, along with lack of accord on ond -level lobbyists, one for radio and one tion wanted. The President had originally NAB's handling of other TV matters, for TV, and the creation of an executive poli- backed a measure that would have created a prompted 42 major TV group owners to es- cy counsel. separate radio station, Radio Marti, to beam tablish their own Television Operators Cau- The inner turmoil also took its toll on the uncensored news to Cubans in the island na- cus last summer. Organized principally by NAB staff. On Sept. 30, Steve Stockmeyer, tion. However, the broadcast industry and Outlet Co.'s David Henderson and Post - senior vice president for government rela- the National Association of Broadcasters, Newsweek's Joel Chaseman, TOC opened tions, abruptly resigned. The resignation fearful of Cuban retaliation in the form of its membership in August to all TV group followed a meeting the previous week be- jamming of established U.S. AM stations, owners. Henderson made it clear that the tween the new Television Operators Caucus successfully lobbied for a compromise. The association's function is not to undermine and NAB officials. The NAB chief lobbyist legislation enacted provides for establish- the NAB or any other association, but to cited his frustration: "I came to this job with ment of a Cuba service within the Voice of pursue issues that specifically are TOC con- my eyes open. I thought it [NAB] was 10 America. cerns. years behind the times. Now I realize its 30 In television, prime time honors, for the

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 7A fourth year in a row, went to CBS -TV, which been affected by "the pervasive publicity in won the 1982 -83 season that closed April the case." The 17. Over the 29 -week period, the network promise of even greater rights in 1984 came in late averaged an 18.2 rating/29 share in the Niel- April when major league baseball sen measurement. ABC -TV again placed owners ratified a new agreement that calls second with 17.7/28 and NBC -TV was third for ABC and NBC to pay $1.1 billion with 15.1/24. for TV rights over a six -year period. BROADCASTING's For CBS -TV it was a narrower win -half companion survey of professional and college football came up a rating point over ABC -TV, which it had with a total national and local topped by nine -tenths of a point in 1981 -82. broadcast rights figure ABC -TV had help from two record -set- of $536.6 million for 1983, an 8.7% gain ting mini -series, Winds of War and Thorn over 1982. The 1983 total included $15 Birds, but got no help from the National million to the United States Football Football League, whose strike in the fall of League for TV coverage of its spring and 1982 wiped out much of the network's Mon- early summer games. day Night Football. Viacom, Warner Communications Inc. and Warner Amex Cable Communica- got a big boost with a record - CBS -TV tions Sept. 2 closed an agreement to merge half -hour setter of its own, the two- and -a- Game of chance. The FCC held its first Viacom's Showtime with The Movie Chan- concluded the long -run- extravaganza that lottery Sept. 15, using one of the Plexig- nel, operated by Warner Amex Satellite Feb. 28 show ning M *A *S *H series. That las drums that Selective Service had uti- Communications Co., jointly owned by program in TV emerged as the most -watched lized to determine military draftees. WCI and American Express. and 77 history, averaging a 60.3 rating Choosing the winner of a common carrier The Department of Justice, in Sep- share. radio frequency was Charles A. Brown, tember, also said it would not stand in the ABC -TV turned up with a winner in No- chief of the FCC's agenda branch. way of a proposed $400- million joint ven- vember with The Day After, a two- hour-and- ture by HBO, CBS and Columbia Pictures 20- minute depiction of nuclear doomsday. It Wometco Cable TV, the total price had in Inc. The result is to be a new movie studio, drew a 46 Nielsen rating and 62 share of creased to more than $1 billion. Tri-Star Pictures, to produce and distribute audience. Though nowhere near the num- The purchase of group owner Outlet Co. theatrical motion pictures and to provide bers for the M *A *S *H* finale in February, by Rockefeller Center Inc. was consummat- HBO with exclusive pay -television rights to The Day After was the highest rated made- ed at yearend, following FCC approval last the films. for-TV movie and engendered massive na- month. First announced in May and signed The often bitter cable news war that tional attention long before and after its pre- in August, it called for Rockefeller Center to raged for nearly two years came to an abrupt sentation on ABC -TV. acquire Outlet's outstanding shares for end in October when Ted Turner agreed to Dallas -based A.H. Belo Corp. put a re- $332.1 million, including assumption of pay ABC Video Enterprises and Group W cord buy in the books when it bought the six debt. Satellite Communications $12.5 million Corinthian TV stations from Dun & Brad- But it remained for Metromedia's John each to shut down Satellite News Channel, street for $606 million in cash. The purchase Kluge to make I983's major financial move which had battled Turner's Cable News Net- was announced June 19, just six weeks after last month. In a deal valued at $1.5 billion, work and CNN Headline News for cable af- D &B announced it would bow out of TV and Kluge, along with key Metromedia execu- filiates and ad dollars. SNC then went to put the stations on the block. The agree- tives and outside business/media luminaries, black on Oct. 27, with its cable affiliates, ment, approved by the FCC in December, offered to take the company private by which served 7.7 million homes, offered ei- surpassed the previous record: the $370 -mil- buying back Metromedia's publicly held ther CNN or CNN Headline News. lion merger of Combined Communications stock. In the offer, made to Metromedia's A.C. Nielsen Co. said that cable house- with Gannett in 1979. outside board of directors, three senior vice holds, as of November 1983, numbered Earlier, in April, the FCC Mass Media presidents of Metromedia -Robert M. Ben- 34,114,000 -40.5% of all U.S. TV homes. Bureau had approved the $245- million sale nett, George H. Duncan and Stuart Subot- The Rev. Everett C. Parker, 70, dean of independent KTLA(TV) Los Angeles by nick- teamed up with Kluge. They would of the citizen movement in broadcasting and Golden West Broadcasters to Golden West be joined by a new venture capital firm an early user of the petition to deny broad- Television Acquisition Co., a firm formed called Boston Ventures Limited Partnership. cast license renewals, stepped down Aug. 31 by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. It was the Investors in BVLP include newspaper owner from his post as director of the Office of largest price ever paid for a broadcast station and DBS hopeful Rupert Murdoch, Warner Communication of the United Church of up to that time -$25 million more than Me- Communications Inc., Embassy Communi- Christ. One of Parker's more notable victo- tromedia paid for WCVB -TV Boston in 1981. cations owners Norman Lear and Jerry Per - ries came in the mid- 1960's when the However, the 1983 Los Angeles record was enchio, Washington Redskins owner and Church of Christ filed in behalf of Jackson, short- lived: When the Belo mass purchase former Teleprompter owner Jack Kent Miss., blacks who contended WLBT(TV) was broken down in October, it was learned Cooke, San Diego Chargers owner Gene there was ignoring their programing needs. that the KHOU-TV Houston portion bore a Klein and Denver oilman and 20th Century- A subsequent ruling by the court of appeals, $342 -million price tag. Fox owner Marvin Davis. reversing the FCC's renewal of wLBT's li- Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. continued And also in 1983: cense, held that citizens have a right to file to make big trading news when, in Septem- In August, a federal jury in Kansas City, such petitions. It began an era of more active ber, it agreed to pay $842 million for Wo- Mo., awarded anchorwoman Christine Craft participation by citizen groups. metco Enterprises. Wometco is a Miami - $500,000 in a sex discrimination suit that In late October, Knight -Ridder staked based corporation with broadcast stations, put TV in the media spotlight again. Craft its claim to the first commercial videotex multiple cable systems and STV holdings, had sued Metromedia, owner of KMBC -TV service in the country with the launching of aside from extensive interests in the soft Kansas City when Craft was employed Viewtron in south Florida. Knight -Ridder's drink, vending and entertainment fields. there, for $1.2 million, charging the group subsidiary, Viewdata Corp. of America, said Like the KTLA deal, the purchase will be owner had discriminated against her because it planned to spend $29 million in the first 14 structured as a leveraged buyout and the ac- she was a woman and had misrepresented months on the service. quiring corporation will be owned by KKR the terms of her employment. Craft's victory As broadcasters prepared for the 1984 and other investors. Simultaneously, Wo- dimmed, however, when a U.S. judge in elections, they saw the promise of more metco Cable TV, an 85% -owned subsidiary Kansas City, Joseph E. Stevens, threw out journalistic freedom in a November 1983 of Wometco Enterprises, announced that the award. Stevens said KMBC -TV was not FCC ruling that clarified and broadened the KKR was acquiring the remaining 1.1 mil- guilty of sex discrimination, and ordered a so- called Aspen rule of 1975. Now, broad- lion shares of Wometco cable. By early De- new trial for Jan. 4 in Joplin, Mo., before a casters can sponsor and cover political can- cember and the signing of definitive agree- jury that would be sequestered. Judge Ste- didate debates without worrying about ments for Wometco Enterprises and vens said the jury in the August trial had equal -time requests. O

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Growing strong the "WMCA Radio Rescue Fund" a nonprofit West remains president, Johns becomes organization set up to match contributions vice president -creative and is primarily re- Dallas -based Satellite Music Network from listeners during city emergencies. sponsible for the adult contemporary format, (SMN) is emerging as a strong competitor "Because we don't have to answer to a and Yde is vice president and controller. In for ad dollars in network radio. It offers four national board or stockholders, we can bet- addition, FairWest has opened a San Diego 24 -hour satellite- delivered music formats: ter respond to the needs of the community," office, headed by Johns, and will shortly StarStation (adult contemporary); Stardust said WMCA Chairman Peter Straus, former move into new headquarters in Dallas. (nostalgia); Country Coast -to- Coast, and director of Voice of America during the Rock America-scheduled to be launched Carter administration. "Our responsibilities today (Jan. 2)-as well as around- the -clock begin and end with the 17 counties in our Audio visual newscasts. SMN has added over 40 new af- coverage area," he said. WMCA currently has filiates during the past two months-many no network affiliation. Tallaadio WABC(AM) New York last week em- located in major markets-bringing the total barked on its largest ad campaign since it number of stations signed by SMN to ap- switched from top 40 to talk in May 1982. proximately 470. The additions include Changing hands According to a station spokeswoman, the three Viacom properties ( "Closed Circuit," campaign involves local newspaper and Nov. 21)-wí ix(eM) New York, wMZO(Fì ) Fairbanks Broadcasting has sold Dallas - magazine ads, television spots and subway Washington and KIKK(AM) Houston (Country based FairWest, which offers radio stations billboards. The campaign, which uses as its Coast -to -Coast affiliates) -as well as Star - products and services that include Al Ham's theme, "People listen to people who listen to Station affiliates wGAR(AM) Cleveland and "Music of Your Life" nostalgia format and a us," will address the benefits not only of lis- KLVU(FM) Dallas. live-assist adult contemporary service, The tening to WABC but of the talk format in gen- Although the 24 -hour satellite -delivered Class Format." The buyers are: Jim West, eral, the spokeswoman noted. The new ad- signal via Satcom III -R is being provided to current president of FairWest; George vertising blitz is expected to run through the all affiliates, many of the recently added ma- Johns, vice president, programing, San first and possibly the second quarter of jor market stations are initially clearing only Diego-based SBI Inc., and Bill Yde, control- 1984. commercial spots from SMN, with some ler for Fairbanks. Although the purchase In addition, WABC is planning to air a live looking to carry overnight and/or weekend price and terms were not disclosed, Fair - six-hour remote broadcast from Sardi's res- programing later this year, said SMN Vice West's assets are said to be well over $1 taurant in the Broadway theater district of President Ellyn Ambrose. (SMN is currently million. New York on New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) from sold to ad agencies and advertisers by Katz Under the new management structure, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. in combination with the Colorado Springs - based Transtar Radio Network, giving time buyers large audience penetration figures under the umbrella of the Katz Satellite Net- work.) As for future plans, SMN will likely turn public by late 1984, SMN Chairman John Tyler told BROADCASTING. We are also looking for additional acquisitions, whether it be stations or other networks," added James Rupp, president and CEO, Midwest Corn - munications Inc., Minneapolis. Rupp and Tyler formed the company two- and -a -half years ago, along with Kent Burkhart, chairman of Atlanta -based Burkhart/Abrams/Mi- chaels/Douglas & Associates. The three men have remained principal partners in SMN.

Community minded "We are positioning ourselves as the station for the community," say Ellen and Peter Straus, president and chairman, respectively, of family -owned WMCA(AM) New York. And to that extent, the station has delved into several new ventures, including "Cock- tails & Conversations," a bimonthly event in which the station invites nearly 50 New York City dignitaries and personalities to the home of Isabelle Leeds, director of public affairs for wMCA, to discuss social issues Classical dimension. Veteran radio announcers for classical music radio stations KFAC -AM -FM pertaining to the welfare of the city. These Los Angeles were honored with a mural as a Christmas present from station president guests are then invited to record a 60 -sec- George Fritzinger. Muralist Thomas Suriyz painted a scene on the side of the studios depict- ond editorial for the station, expressing their ing each announcer with his favorite composer. Standing in front of the mural are announcers viewpoints. (I -r): Fred Crane, Carl Princi, Dick Crawford, Bill Carlson, Thomas Cassidy and Tom Franklin. In addition, the station will soon establish

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 76 101 STATIONS CHOOSE MOTOROLA AM ! Now we're really rolling. Stations from coast to coast have made the decision for Motorola C -Quam" AM Stereo. They range from clear -channel powerhouses to daytimers, with formats from MOR to C &W throughout the U.S. and Canada. The majority are already on the air, reaping the promotional benefits of being among the first with the beautiful sound of Motorola AM Stereo (and low - distortion mono). The others are scheduled for installation soon. So, if you're budgeting for new equipment, plan to join these stations soon. For price and installation information, contact Dick Harasek at (312) 576 -2879, or Chris Payne at (202) 862 -1549. Make the call for your station today, and get a head start on your competition. MOTOROLA AM STEREO. THE WINNING SYSTEM. AA MOTOROLA Kerkorian's offer came at a time that pany's last fiscal year, ended Aug. 31, 1983. MGM /UA may MGM/UA stock was trading some $10 a Television program revenues dropped to share below its 1983 high of $22.25, $95.8 million from $116.4 million the year become wholly reached last spring when the company's before, while theatrical film revenues "War Games" and "Octopussy" theatrical dropped to $620.9 million from $668.9 mil- owned by hits were being released. Observers specu- lion. Net income increased, however, to lated that he felt he could get the remaining $41.9 million from $27.5 million, in large Kerkorian shares at a bargain price, particularly since part through reduction of interest expense. the company has a seemingly strong lineup The company sold four programs to the Financier, who already owns 50.1% of theatrical releases for 1984, including an- TV networks for their 1983 -84 prime time of stock of motion picture -TV other James Bond film; a sequel, called schedules: Cutter to Houston and For Love production company, offers to "2010," to "2001: A Space Odyssey," and and Honor, both one -hour dramas and both buy remaining half of stock from "Rocky IV." since cancelled; the half -hour We Got It shareholders; board to review MGM/UA's revenues from both theatrical Made, on NBC, and Empire, also a half - his proposal but analysts believe and television films declined in the corn- hour, which starts on CBS Jan. 4. they will approve the deal

Kirk Kerkorian, the reclusive financier who Magid firm jumps from ABC to NBC controls 50.1% of the outstanding stock of the MGM/UA Entertainment Co., came up Consulting organization hired Number One, and we'd like to see if Magid with a new plan for the motion picture and for unnamed projects, although has any ideas about that," one executive television production company as 1984 ap- 'Today' show is likely to be one said. proached: Take it private. "Number One" was an allusion to ABC's Kerkorian's Tracinda Corp. announced it NBC has broken a long association between Good Morning America, a program with was offering $665 million in cash ($240 mil- Frank N. Magid Associates and ABC by which the Magid firm has worked from time lion) and notes ($425 million) for the re- hiring the consulting firm to help it with to time over the years -and which got to maining 49.9% of the stock. The offer con- projects as yet unspecified but with the To- number one in its time period by ousting sisted of $9 cash and a $16 face value 20- day show expected to be at or near the top of Today from what had once seemed perma- year subordinated debenture, together the the list. nent possession of that spot. Thus at NBC equivalent of $25 for each MGM/UA corn - Bill Rubens, NBC research vice presi- the consultants may find themselves trying mon share. dent, who retained the Magid firm, said spe- to cross -counter some of their earlier coun- Analysts, however, tended to think the de- cific assignments had not been discussed terpoints. bentures -which would bear 14% interest a with Magid and could not be until this Rubens said that although no specific as- year, but not until after the fifth year-would month, because the consultant's contract signments had been decided upon, this much have a present cash value in the $6- to -$1 l with ABC extended through Dec. 31. How- was definite: Magid would have nothing to range, reducing the package value per share ever, Rubens said that "I'd like to concen- do with NBC Nightly News. A published to around $15 to $20, or $372 million to trate on early -morning television," and he report that Nightly News might get the Ma- $496 million for all non -Kerkorian stock. called Today "a good possibility" to get first gid treatment was described by other offi- MGM/UA has approximately 49.7 mil- attention. cials as "fantasy." lion shares outstanding. Tracinda, which is Other NBC officials agreed. "Our own Magid has been retained by NBC -owned owned by Kerkorian, owns 46% and Ker- research shows Today.is pretty good, but it's WRC -TV Washington for the past two years korian himself owns 4.1 %. not making headway [in the ratings] against and has been widely credited with substan- Even at $15 to $20 a share in present val- tial improvements in the station's audience ue, the offer would represent a gain for standing. Rubens said wttC -TV remains a shareholders from the $12 a share at which Magid client but that no decision had been the stock was trading on the New York Stock reached as to whether other NBC O &O's Exchange immediately before the offer was would also be served by Magid. announced. Analysts appeared to think most Magid, a widely known firm, is perhaps shareholders would go for the deal-and most prominently known for its work over some wondered how much say -so they could the years with ABC's O &O television sta- assert even if they opposed it, since Kerkor- tions, whose news teams and fast -paced ian already controls the company. newscasts developed commanding ratings in MGM/UA officials said a committee of many cases, although lately some of them outside members of the company's board of have experienced reversals. directors would review the proposal, prob- One of those, WABC -TV New York, is not ably with the assistance of an independent Presidential blessing. President Rea- renewing its contract with Magid, an ABC investment banking firm. gan congratulates Richard Colino on his spokesman said last week. However, two By last Tuesday (Dec. 27), eight days appointment as director general of the other ABC O &O's, wxYZ -TV Detroit and after the offer was announced, MGM/UA International Telecommunications Satel- KGO -TV San Francisco, were said to have stock had climbed 2 7/8 points from its pre- lite Organization, the 108- member nation renewed their Magid contracts (both of those announcement level, closing at 14 7/8. cooperative that owns the system used are in cities where NBC has no O &O). The Not included in the offer was the 15% of by most nations for international satellite situation with WLS -TV Chicago and KABC -Tv the MGM /UA Home Entertainment Group communications. Colino, who assumed Los Angeles -both in cities where NBC the company sold to the public last year. office on Dec. 31, is only the second direc- owns stations-was described as unclear. Its stock, also traded on the New York tor general of the 20- year-old organiza- NBC's owned stations in addition to wRC -TV Stock Exchange, closed Dec. 27 at 12 3/8, tion, and the first U.S. citizen to hold the are WNBC -TV New York, WMAQ -TV Chicago, up five- eighths of a point since the an- post. KNBC(TV) Los Angeles and wKYC -TV Cleve- nouncement date. land.

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 78 dreds of jobs will be lost to computers and with NBC reportedly seeking approval for other equipment unless the union is granted combination persons who would perform NABET to begin jurisdiction or is given some concessions announcing duties and operate the board. that will help save jobs. NABET fears that if this practice spreads, it bargaining with Neither the union nor NBC would discuss could lose 60 to 70 radio jobs around the the issues and it could not be ascertained if country. NBC next week the protected talks have placed a strain on Another sore point with the union deals discussions. But one source close to the dis- with retroactivity privileges. After months Despite expiration of contract cussions remarked: "At least they are still of negotiations in 1983, NBC issued a warn- last March, workers are still on talking and there's been no noise from the ing that unless an agreement was reached by job as negotiations continue: union union about a possible strike." June 26, it would not grant retroactivity pro- trying to prevent members from Approximately 2,700 members of NA- visions when a new contract was framed. losing jobs to new technologies BETare affected by the talks, of which 1,400 That deadline passed without an agreement are in New York. The three -year extension to on the matter. NBC and the National Association of Broad- an earlier pact expired at midnight, March Still another irritant to the union is NBC's cast Employes & Technicians are scheduled 31, 1983, but work has continued as talks last salary offer. The majority of experienced to resume negotiations next Monday (Jan. 9) were held in San Diego, New York and Be- engineers and technicians earn $625 per in the Washington suburb of Bethesda, Md., thesda. week and NBC reportedly proposed a $50 on a new contract to replace one that expired The points of contention between NBC increase that would bring the base pay to last March 3 I . and the union reportedly relate to jobs now $675. NABET negotiators were annoyed by NBC and the union have been holding held by engineers and technicians and to the offer inasmuch as NABETengineer-tech- talks in various parts of the country since last new jobs emerging from the introduction of nicians at ABC went up to $685 weekly last Feb. 22 but have been unable to come to an new devices. The union is determined to re- April 1. The spread may not be large but agreement on issues related to new technol- sist reductions in job or shifting of posts to traditionally the wage scales at ABC and ogies. The union is apprehensive that hun- nonunion status. One area deals with radio, NBC have tended to be equal. O

response to the potential competition posed Intelsat officials also reported a continu- Intelsat: boosting by the two would -be competitors, the Orion ing increase in the number of countries leas- business potential Satellite Corp. and International Satellite ing satellite capacity. They said 25 countries Inc. Their applications, now pending before now lease a total of 38 transponders, and that the FCC, have raised a host of policy ques- a total of 40 are expected to be leasing capac- Board of governors decides to expand tions now being examined by the executive ity by 1988. Two leases approved by the scope of its newly formed International branch. "We announced features of the Vista board last month were signed with the Unit- Business Service to include another service over the last two years," said Marcel ed Kingdom and Italy. new service, Vista, to serve rural areas Perras, director of the Office of Business The board had good news for Intelsat cus- Planning. tomers. Charges will remain at the 1983 rate The International Telecommunications Sat- However, Vista offered Perras an opportu- throughout 1984. In fact, Intelsat has never ellite Organization is continuing to expand nity to promote Intelsat. "Vista is directed to raised its rates, and has reduced them 12 its horizons in the business field. The Inter- serve half the world not now adequately times in its 20 -year history. The cost of a national Business Service, established in served," Perras said. "It's a vital service - telephone circuit, allowing for inflation, is October, is being given increased flexibil- the type of service Intelsat as a global service about one -eighteenth of what it was in ity -the range of connectivity options is be- is designed to provide." Through Vista, In- 1965. ing doubled, from two to four-and a new- telsat will make available to developing low density Vista service, designed for rural communities, such as those in the Pacific areas of the world -has been established. basin, Africa, South America, Asia and Both developments were the product of Greenland, low -cost telephone service on its Charleston TV station Intelsat's 57th board of governors meeting, satellites that can be accessed through small, held in Washington last month. It was the low -cost earth stations. airs photo of criminal last board meeting at which Santiago As- The decision to double the number of con- suspect; four staffers train, a citizen of Chile who has led the 20- nectivity options was taken to more closely year -old organization since it was estab- tailor the options to users' requirements. arrested, then released lished in 1964, first as secretary general and IBS -which is fully digital and provides a then as director general, would lead the or- variety of communications services, includ- ganization. He retired on Dec. 30, and was ing video, teleconferencing, high and low The dust has yet to settle completely, but on succeeded by an American, Richard Colino. speed facsimile and data, and electronic Dec. 21, 1983, obstruction of justice charges And Colino and Intelsat officials indicate mail -was originally introduced with only were dropped against four employes of he will provide the organization- confront- basic and full connectivity. WCSC -TV Charleston, S.C., following the ed with the possibility of competition from The former service provides a one -way station's broadcast of a photo of a suspect, new American companies for communica- communications path employing a single Charles Blake -charged with at least 21 tions satellite service linking the U.S. and downlink beam, and serves heavy-route counts, including murder and rape and in- Canada -with a new burst of energy. Joseph trunking areas, such as the transAtlantic. volving six victims -which the police asked Pelton, executive assistant to the director The latter, which will be offered with the not be aired. general, said Colino "sees video as a major introduction of the specially modified Intel- Charleston county solicitor Charles Con- area of innovation." Talking to reporters on sat V-B satellite, will provide a multiple don, who had ordered the arrests, said that Dec. 27 at a briefing on the board's actions, beam interconnection that will permit a by dropping the charges, "I by no means Pelton said, "We hope for exciting news next transmission in one hemispheric or spot condone their actions nor believe that the year." beam, East or West, to be received simulta- First Amendment right of freedom of the Officials rejected suggestions that the in- neously in East and West hemispheric and press should protect such conduct...." He creased activity in the business field is a spot beams at C -band and K -band. said it appeared that "a tremendous strain on

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 79 limited [prosecution] resources would occur the station's moral obligation to the commu- out to be "a very unpopular decision within if these First Amendment issues were pur- nity. In addition, Pierce said the station was the community," the station did "nothing il- sued," and that "the publicity generated told by the prosecutor's office that three of legal," by airing the picture. He noted that would ... only work to prejudice the the five witnesses were out of the state and no judicial order was issued prohibiting its - [Blake] case ... It is our hope that the ac- that the station's "First Amendment lawyer" broadcast. Rivers said on Dec. 23 that the tions taken by this office and the Charleston assured him there "wasn't a problem" with solicitor had assured him "the action against county police department will at the very using the photo. our employes will not be repeated. It is now least cause wCSC -Tv to reexamine its poli- "No police authority," Rivers said, "has time for the community to calm down ... As cies in light of the social responsibilities it the right to lock up somebody who disagrees far as I'm concerned, this matter is now be- owes to our communities." with them." He said that although it turned hind us." But in a joint statement issued two days later, with wCSC -Tv President John M. Riv- ers, Condon's tone changed. He said much ng of the controversy had resulted "from an Chn honest lack of communication," and that recent criticism of wcsC -Tv had "been unfair." I I PROPOSED I ther she nor other owners have other broad- According to the deputy solicitor, Ralph cast interests. Buyer is equally owned by Hoisington, Condon was attempting to dif- WHGI(AM)- WYMX(FM) Augusta, Ga. o Sold Saul Rosenzweig and family, and Bernard fuse mounting community emotions: wCSC- by Briar Creek Broadcasting Corp. to Koteen (40%) and his wife, Shirley (10%). TV had received at least five bomb threats American Republic Communications Corp. Rosenzweig is former vice- president of following the arrests and Rivers had re- for $1,840,000. Seller is owned by A. Mills KPLR -TV St. Louis and president of Figgie ceived threats against his life. Fitzner, who has no other broadcast inter- Communications Inc., which recently sold According to station manager Mark ests. Buyer is division of Dallas -based WLIX -TV Onondaga, Mich., for $20.5 mil- Pierce -one of those arrested along with American Republic Corp., commercial real lion ( "Changing Hands," April 8, 1983). news anchor Bill Sharpe, news director Debi estate syndicator and developer, and is head- Bernard Koteen is Washington communica- Chard and reporter Tim Lake -the police ed by Richard E. Tomlinson, president. It tions attorney. WJBM is 500 w daytimer on department held a press conference on Satur- recently purchased WHVN(AM) Charlotte, 1480 khz. WJBM -FM is on 104.1 mhz with 50 day, Dec. 17, announcing Blake's arrest. On N.C., for $180,000 (see "For the Record," kw and antenna 380 feet above average ter- Monday, Dec. 19, the solicitor's office asked May 16, 1983). WHGI is 5 kw daytimer on rain. that Blake's photo not be used until wit- 1050 khz. WYMX is on 105.7 mhz with 50 WPDX -AM -FM Clarksburg, W. Va. o Sold by nesses could see a lineup. kw and antenna 83 feet above average ter- Rau Radio Stations to WPDX Inc. for Pierce said his news department "would rain. Broker: Reggie Martin & Associates. $150,000 cash and $500,000 note. Seller, have been flexible enough" to hold the pic- WJBMAMFM Jerseyville, III. o Sold by Tri- former owner of six AM's and six FM's, has ture for one or two days, but the solicitor County Broadcasting Co. to Jerseyville completed divestiture of its broadcast prop- "was telling us Jan. 3-maybe." Pierce said Broadcasting Inc. for $1 million cash. Sale erties with this sale. It is principally owned the station weighed the solicitor's charges is contingent on FCC approval of application by estate of Henry Rau, and headed by Rau's that showing the photo would "severely to move FM transmitter and tower. Seller is daughter, Robin Henry, president. It also damage" the case, against what Pierce called majority owned by Janet A. Gorecki. Nei- sold this year WATO(AM)- WETQ(FM) Oak Ridge, Term., for $255,000 ( "Changing Hands," Sept. 19, 1983); wBBB(AM)- WPCM(FM) Burlington, N.C., for $2,625,000 (BROADCASTING, Aug. 15, Metromedia, Inc. 1983); WNAV(AM)- WLOM(FM) Annapolis, Md., for $2.8 million and WDOV(AM)- has acquired WDSD(FM) Dover, Del., for $2.3 million (both BROADCASTING, Sept. 5, 1983). Buy- er is owned by Patrick Kelly, executive vice KNBN -TV president of Rau Radio (76%), and Walker Dallas, Texas Trumble, general manager of WPDX -AM -FM (24%). WPDX is 1 kw daytimer on 750 khz. for WPDX-FM is on 104.9 mhz, 2.5 kw, and antenna 390 feet above average terrain. $14,900,000 KXTC(AM) Nampa and KOZQ(FM) Caldwell (Nampa), both Idaho Sold by Hayes Broad- from casting Co. to Boise Area Radio Stations Inc. for $485,000, including $325,000 in notes, and equipment lease. Seller is owned National Business Network, Inc. by John T. Hayes, who bought stations two years ago for $525,000 ( "For the Record," May 4, 1981). He also owns KAYT(AM)- We are pleased to have served as broker KNAQ(FM) Rupert, Idaho. Buyer is owned by in this transaction. Ralph J. Carson and family, and Alan D. Hague. They also own KRSP -AM -FM Salt Lake City; KRJC(FM) Elko, Nevada, and KSMK -FM Cottonwood, Ariz. KXTc is on 1340 khz with 1 kw day and 250 w night. COMPANY, INC. KQzQ is on 103.1 mhz with 3 kw. BLACKBURNz, WADK(AM) Newport, R.I. o Sold by Key Sta- RADIO TV CATV NEWSPAPER BROKERS/ NEGOTIATIONS FINANCING APPRAISALS tions Inc. to Spectrum Communications for cancellation of $500,000 indebtedness and release of all claims, plus half of station's WASHINGTON. D.C., CHICAGO, IL ATLANTA, GA BEVERLY HILLS, CA resale value above $500,000. Previous 20036 60801 30361 90212 1111 19th Street. N.W. 333 N. Michigan Ave. 400 Colony Square 9465 Wilshire Blvd. terms of sale between same two principals- 1202) 331 -9270 (312) 346-6460 (404) 892 -4655 1213) 274 -8151 for between $600,000 and $700,000 (incorrectly reported in "Changing Hands," Oct. 1/2/84 J 10, 1983) -were renegotiated at request of

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 80 seller. Seller is principally owned by Peter Seller is owned by 24 shareholders, includ- WLIO(TV) Lima, Ohio, and WLFI -TV La- Kuyper, president of ancillary rights division ing Aaron E. Henry, chairman; Charles L. fayette, Ind., and cable TV systems in Tole- of MGM/UA, and Peter G. Mangone Jr., Young, vice president, and Robert C. Travis, do and Sandusky, both Ohio, and Monroe, president and CEO of Telecrafter Corp., En- all three of whom increase their interests in Mich. It has announced sale, subject to FCC glewood, Colo. -based LPTV equipment buyer. None have other broadcast interests. approval, of WTKN(AM) -WWSW -FM Pitts- supplier, programer and group owner. Buyer Henry is Clarksdale, Miss., pharmacist; burgh (see "In Brief," Sept. 26; 1983); is publicly -held corporation headed by Har- Charles L. Young, is Meridian, Miss., busi- WDRB -TV is independent on channel 41 with ry Conlin, president. It also owns KYLT(AM)- nessman; Travis is Jackson, Miss., attorney. 303 kw visual, 30.3 kw aural and antenna KZOQ(FM) Missoula, Mont. It plans to imme- Buyer is composed of Henry, 26.3 %; Young, 1,280 feet above average terrain. diately resell WADK to repay bank debt. 26.3 %; Buford Television Inc., 25.4 %; In- KVOD(FM) Denver Sold by Capitol City WADK is 1 kw daytimer on 1540 khz. terfirst Venture Corp, 10.9 %, and Travis, to Henry Broadcasting 3.5 %. Buford Television is MSO and also Broadcasting Co. WKSY(FM) Columbia City (Fort Wayne), Ind. $6 Seller is equally owned owns KLTV-TV Tyler and KTRE -TV Lufkin, Co. for million. Sold by Indiana Broadcast Associates to and Frank E. Amole both Texas, and KTMA -TV Minneapolis. It by Edwin E. Koepke Krámer Communications Inc. for $435,000 broadcast interests. has 20% interest in Home Entertainment Jr., who have no other cash and remainder of $54,000 real estate Buyer is owned by Charlton H. Buckley, San Network Inc., which is licensee of WBTI(TV) note. Seller is owned by Arnold Malkan and investor who year ago bought Cincinnati and provides subscription televi- Francisco family. They also own wYM1(FM) Beaver Portland, Ore., for $4.5 sion service. InterFirst Venture Corp. is sub- KYTE(AM) -KRCK(FM) Creek (Dayton), Ohio; KEYS(AM) and major- Jan. 3, 1983). sidiary of InterFirst Bank, Dallas. WLBTTV million ( "Changing Hands," ity of KZFM(FM), both Corpus Christi, Tex. KVOD is mhz with 100 kw and an- is NBC affiliate on channel 3, with 95.7 kw on 99.5 Buyer is owned by Rudy J. Kramer, station's tenna 380 feet above average terrain. visual, 19. I kw aural and antenna 2,419 feet general manager (51%), and John C. Sey- above average terrain. WLBM -TV is NBC af- fert, Fort Wayne, Ind., businessman (49 %). WOCB(AM)- WSOX -FM West Yarmouth, filiate on channel 30 with 89.1 kw visual, Neither have other broadcast interests. Mass. u Sold by Central Vermont Radio 8.9 kw aural and antenna 234 feet above WKSY is on 106.3 mhz with 3 kw and anten- Corp. to WOCB Acquisition Corp. for $4.1 average terrain. It went on air Oct. 4, 1982. na 300 feet above average terrain. million. Seller is subsidiary of Laconia, WDRB -TV Louisville, Ky. Sold by Cowles N.H. -based Sconnix Group Broadcasting KSCR(AM) Renton, Wash. Sold by Dale A. Media Co. to The Blade Co. for $10 million. Inc., owned by Randall T. Odeneal, Theo- Owens to Christopher H. Bennett Broad- Seller, based in Minneapolis, is headed by dore E. Nixon, Scott R. McQueen and Al- casting for $400,000, including $320,000 Otto A. Silha, chairman, and is publisher of fred W. Hill. Sconnix also owns wzZC(FM) cash. Seller is applicant for new AM station Minneapolis Tribune and other newspapers. East Moline, Ill.; WKZU(AM)- WLNH(FM) La- at Tigard, Ore. Buyer is owner and publisher It sold its only other broadcast property, conia, N.H., WTMA(AM)- WSSX(FM) Charles- of several Washington weekly newspapers KTVH(TV) Hutchinson (Wichita), Kan., last ton, S.C., and WRKR(AM) -KFKF(FM) Kansas and president of National Newspaper Pub- year (BROADCASTING, Dec. 20, 1982). Buy- City, Kan. Buyer is subsidiary of Sillerman lishers Association, a trade organization re- er, based in Toledo, Ohio, is diversified me- Morrow Broadcasting Group, Middletown, presenting black -owned newspapers. He has dia company owned by William and Paul N.Y. -based owner of four AM's and four no other broadcast interests. KSCR is 500 w Block Jr., brothers. It owns several newspa- FM's. It is owned by Robert F.X. Sillerman, daytimer on 1420 khz. Broker: Montcalm pers, including The Blade (Toledo, Ohio); Bruce Morrow, Howard Tytle and Gerald Corp.

Other proposed station sales include: KIST - (AM) Santa Barbara, Calif.; WPUL(AM) Bar- tow, Fla.; WYSE(AM) Inverness, Fla.; WECA- November 28, 1983 (TV) Tallahassee, Fla.; WSIP -AM -FM Paintsville, Ky.; WHSL(FM) Wilmington. N.C.; WWIL(AM) Wilmington, N.C.: WZTQ(AM) Hurricane, W. Va. (all "Changing Hands," Dec. 19, 1983); WLFFtAM) Cayce. S.C.; WCRO(AM) Johnstown, Pa.; WKEZ -FM Yorktown, Va. (all "Changing Hands," Dec. 12); KWFM(FM) Tucson, Ariz. ( "Changing Sky Communications, Inc. Hands," Oct. 3, 1983); WFTL(AM) Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; WTAI(AM)- WLLV(FM) Mel - A company formed by Foster Management Co. boume, Fla.; KMVT-TV Twin Falls, Idaho (all has completed the acquisition of the assets of radio stations "Changing Hands," Oct. 24, 1983): WCFL(AM) Chicago ( "Changing Hands,' Nov. 14); WTTV(TV) Bloomington, Indiana WSIX AM /FM ( "In Brief," Nov. 14); WSNE -FM Taunton. Nashville, TN Mass. ("Changing Hands," Dec. 5, 1983): from WEVV(TV)ICPI Columbia City, Ind.: WGML(AM) Hinesville, Ga.; (CP) Bowling Green, Ky.; WLCB(AM) Buffalo, Ky.; WILP- General Electric Broadcasting Co., Inc. (AM) Paris, Ky.; WDJD(AM) Jackson, Mich.: KWK -AM -FM St. Louis ( "Changing Hands. Nov. 7, 1983); WNLT(AM) Duluth, Minn.: The undersigned assisted KOSC -FM Marshfield, Mo.; WVCB(AM) Shal- General Electric Broadcasting Co., Inc. in this transaction. lotte, N.C.; WIXR -AM Mt. Pleasant, S.C.: WPKZ(AM) Pickens, S.C.; WKCE(AM) Harri- man, Tex.; WJLT-TV Lexington, Tenn., and *KZLN(TV) Harlingen, Tex. (see "For the Re- cord," page 90.)

I I APPROVED BY FCC I Cincinnati WLBT-TV Jackson and WLBM -TV Meridian, both Mississippi o Eighty -four percent sold by 21 stockholders of TV-3 Inc. to Civic Communications Corp. for $12,765,000.

Broadcasung Jan 2 1984 Rl Wendel. It also owns 50% of WATL- TVAtIan- cent sold by Newsweb Corp. to Gordon H. ( "Changing Hands," Nov. 28, 1983). Buyer ta and 100% of WRAN(AM) Dover, N.J.; Winston and Myra M. Winston for $500,000 is subsidiary of Century Communications WJJB(FM) Hyde Park and WALL(AM)- plus $150,000 noncompete agreement. Sale Corp., New Canaan, Conn. -based MSO, WKGL(FM) Middletown, both New York. It is contingent upon securing new antenna site serving 27 communities with 192.500 sub- also recently bought WHMP -AM -FM North- location for station. Seller is owned by Fred scribers. It is equally owned by Leonard ampton, Mass., for $1.2 million ( "Changing Eychaner, who has commercial printing in- Tow, president, and Sentry Insurance Co. Hands," May 30, 1983). WoCB is on 1240 terests. He also owns WPWR -TV Aurora, Ill., Owensboro system passes 26,000 homes, in khz with l kw day and 250 w night. Wsox- and owns 3.5% of voting stock of Des franchise area of 28,000 homes, serving FM is on 94.9 mhz with 50 kw and antenna Moines Register and Tribune Co., which 17,000 basic and 9,000 pay subscribers with 245 feet above average terrain. owns three VHF's and two AM -FM combos. 250 miles of plant and 30 channels. Broker: He is permitee for KTVI -TV Boulder, Colo. Kepper, Tupper & Co. KNOX(AM)- KYTN(FM) Grand Forks, N.D. Buyers are husband and wife. Gordon Win- Sold by Billings/Lafayette Associates Ltd. ston is CPA and management consultant for Cable system serving Derry and Decatur to Red River Associates for $3 million. Sell- Eychaner. Myra Winston is real estate man- townships and borough of Mifflinburg, all er is headed by Henry P. Slane. Slane and ager. WEEF(AM) is daytimer on 1430 khz Pennsylvania Sold by Deny-Decatur Tele- other principals also have interest in Peoria vision Line Inc. to Cable Management Asso- with 1 kw. Journal Inc., publisher and group owner of ciates Inc. for between $1 million and $1.5 KICf(FM) Wichita and KFRM(AM) Salina, both WHLT(AM) -WHUZ(FM) Huntington, Ind. million. Seller has no other cable interests. Kansas; KSSS(AM) Colorado Springs and Sold by Huse Radio Inc. to Group G Broad- Buyer is Hershey, Pa. -based MSO serving KYNR(FM) Pueblo, both Colorado, and KEKE- casting Inc. of Indiana for $525,000. Seller 40,000 subscribers in Mid -Atlantic region. (AM)- KWXL(FM) Albuquerque, N.M. It also is owned by Edwin Huse (70 %) and wife, Derry, Decatur and Mifflinburg system recently donated KBMY(AM) Billings, Mont., Helen (30%). They have no other broadcast passes 2,900 homes with 64 miles of plant, to Eastern Montana College ( "Riding Gain," interests. Buyer is headed by Timothy J. serving 2,400 subscribers with 15 channels. Oct. 24). Buyer is partnership, headed by Ginrich, (professional name, Robert A. Broker: Daniels & Associates. John B. Babcock, broadcast consultant and Sherman), radio consultant in Port Huron, Cable system serving St. Clair Shores, Fra- former executive vice president and chief Mich. WHLT is daytimer on 1300 khz with ser and Village of Grosse Pointe Shores, operating officer of Park Broadcasting Co., 500. WHUZ is on 103.1 mhz with 3 kw and near Detroit Sold by Cox Ithaca, N.Y. It has no other broadcast inter- antenna 377 feet above average terrain. Communications Inc. to Comcast Investors ests. KNOX is on 1310 khz fulltime with 5 Cable for $19 mil- Seller is kw. KYTN is on 94.7 mhz with 100 kw and KWRT-AM KDBX(FM) Boonville, Mo. Sold lion. Atlanta -based MSO, auto auc- antenna 325 feet above average terrain. by Big Country of Missouri Inc. to T & T tioner and group owner. It has bought, sub- Communications Inc. for $475,000 plus ject to FCC approval, WKBD -TV Detroit, and WDLV(AM)- WIOZ(FM) PinehurstSouthern $50,000 noncompete agreement. Seller is is selling St. Clair Shores area system in Pines, N.C. Sold by 107 Inc. to Muirfield jointly owned by Richard L. Billings and his keeping with FCC rules on crossownership. Broadcasting Inc. for $1,040,000. Seller is wife, Patricia, who are applicants for new Buyer is Bala Cynwyd, Pa.- based, 18th - owned by William R. Gaston, Marco Island, FM at South Jacksonville, Ill. Buyer is ranked, MSO which also has background Fla. It has no other broadcast interests. Buy- equally owned by Phillip W. Trammel and music and retail merchandising services di- er is owned by C. Walker Morris, formerly wife, Barbara J. Phillip Trammell was gen- visions. St. Clair Shores system is adjacent general manager of WCHL(AM) Chapel Hill, eral manager of KSD(AM) St. Louis. Barbara to other owned systems serving 60,000 subscribers. recently N.C. WDLV is daytimer on 550 khz with 1 Trammell is housewife. They have no other Comcast bought suburban kw. Wioz is on 107.1 mhz with 3 kw and broadcast interests. KwRT is daytimer on Baltimore county system for $65 million ( antenna 300 feet above average terrain. 1370 khz with 1 kw. KDBX is on 99.3 mhz "Cablecastings," Aug. 22, 1983). St. Clair 285 feet above aver- Shores system passes 28,000 of 33,000 WZIR(FM) Niagra Falls, N.Y. Sold by Butler with 3 kw and antenna age terrain. homes with 278 miles of plant, serving Communications Corp. to Porter Broadcast- 16,100 basic and 21,700 pay subscribers ing Corp. for $976,434. Seller, which also KKLR -FM Edmond, Okla. Sold by Mid with 35 channels. located WHLD(AM), has filed for re- owns co- America Media Co. to Oaks Broadcasting 11. Sale is part organization under Chapter Inc. for $500,000. Purchase pre-empted plan and is also subject to of reorganization auction of station that sellers had scheduled Missed deadline. National Public Radio approval by bankruptcy court. Seller is for Oct. 20. Seller is Louisiana partnership, said its agreement for a for -profit venture by Paul A. Butler, 42.57% and oth- owned headed by James A. Reeder, managing part- to distribute digital information via FM ers; some of whom also have interest in ner. It also owns KCOZ(AM)- KOKA(FM) subcarriers and via NPRS satellite distri- WECK(AM) N.Y. Buyer is Cheetowaga, Shreveport, La. Buyer is owned by Max W. bution system has expired. The agree- T. Jr., who also owned by Winslow Porter Wells, Dallas banker, and Ken Fairchild, ment with National Information Utilities owns WMYF(AM)- WERZ(FM) Exeter, N.H., general manager of KRLD(AM) Dallas. KKLR Corp., a computer service and software WJTO(AM)- wtGY(FM) Bath, Me. and is on 97.7 mhz with 3 kw and antenna 300 firm based in Vienna, Va., expired Dec. 19, 1983, when NIU failed meet its KZEE(AM) Weatherford, Tex. Sold by KzEE feet above average terrain. to Radio Inc. to Crest Communications for deadline for successfully going public $800,000. Seller is owned by Galen O. Gil- with a stock offering. The agreement, I 1 CABLE bert (75 %) and Dave Solmonson (25 %). signed originally in June, 1982, called for NIU raise They own KTXJ(AM)- KWYX(FM) Jasper, Tex., Cable system in unincorporated area of Palm to $20 million by selling $2.7 million and recently bought KYFM(FM) Bartlesville, Beach county, west of city of Boca Raton, shares of stock at $7.50 per share Okla., for $1.1 million (BROADCASTING, Fla. Sold by Paducah (Ky.) Newspapers by September, 1983. That deadline was extended until December. April 11, 1983). Gilbert has majority interest Inc. to Monroe Rifkin, Narragansett Capital According to NPR President Douglas in KDXE(AM) Sulphur Springs, Tex.; Corp., and others for approximately $10 J. Bennet, NPR remains "open to working KBTN(AM) Neosho, and KXEO(AM)- KWWR -FM million (see "In Brief," Dec. 19, 1983). Mexico, both Missouri. He also owns KPET- with NIU if new opportunities develop system serving city of Owensboro and which can make this project successful, (AM) Lamesa, Tex. Buyers are Robert Grif- Cable fin, independent financial consultant and remaining areas of Daviess County, Ky. but we also have an obligation to NPR formerly chief financial officer for New Or- Sold by Owens on the Air Inc. to Century and our member stations to maximize the revenue leans steamship company, and Curtis Sor- Owensboro Cable Corp. for $14.5 million -generating potential of our satellite rells, geophysicist. Sorrells is limited part- plus $1.7 million for noncompetition and and broadcast distribution system." NPR is now seeking other partners to use ner in United Cablevision, MSO with consultancy agreements. Sellers are Pauline Robert H., trustees its public radio system, which consists of systems in Maine and Illinois. KZEE is day - H. Steele and brother, of 18 regional timer on 1220 khz with 500 w. estate of V.J. Steele Jr. They also sold uplinks and over 230 down- wvJS(AM)- wsTO(FM) Owensboro to president links across the U.S. WEEF(AM) Highland Park, Ill. Ninety per- of buyer and his wife for $3,793,000

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cost of market research, engineering and le- Mass Media Bureau officials, meanwhile, High hopes for gal fees, FCC application preparation, and said they are returning more than 100 FM for filing and monitoring the application at translator applications to a party identified as FM translators the FCC. Upon being granted a license, an E. Kaye Johnson, who lists an address in additional $7,500 would be required to cov- Crossville, Tenn. According to the FCC, attract filings er the cost of the broadcast equipment and those applications originally were filed by construction. Community Translator Associates, which is Or are they false hopes instead? According to Foremark literature, the owned by Edward M. Johnson, president of McKinney warns that FCC dealer would be able to "advertise your dea- a Knoxville -based consulting faro, Edward has no plans to permit lership once an hour every hour of every day, M. Johnson & Associates Inc. In amend- originations, but some bet otherwise or approximately 700 times each month. ments, the applications were changed over Manafo told BROADCASTING the company to E. Kaye Johnson, whom a Johnson & Move over, low -power television and multi- had run into a stumbling block. The FCC, he Associates source identified as Edward M.'s channel multipoint distribution service. FM said, had challenged the propriety of the sister. translators have replaced you as the latest plan. In a letter returning the first 31 applica- rage -at least in some application -filing Manafo, who has interests in KLRR -AM -FM tions, the FCC explained that they were un- boutiques. Leadville, Colo., said his company's origi- acceptable for filing because the applicant James McKinney, FCC Mass Media Bu- nal reading of the FCC translator rules was had not provided an assurance that it had the reau chief, reports that the commission re- that airing one, 30- second spot an hour-as written authority from primary stations to ceived 667 FM translator applications in Oc- long as the dealers aren't selling those ads - retransmit programs. "The failure to certify tober and November 1983. That's 45% more didn't present a problem under FCC rules. in the affirmative that written retransmission than it had expected for the entire 1984 fiscal But now that the concept has been chal- consent has been received renders the appli- year (which began Oct. 1). lenged, Manafo said the company has put its cation both incomplete and patently defec- McKinney, in remarks to the Association plans on hold. He said he and his counsel tive," the bureau said. of Federal Communications Consulting En- planned to visit the FCC to discuss the mat- A bureau official said Edward M. Johnson gineers in Washington, speculated that ap- ter further. If commission staffers still say had filed several hundred more applications plicants may be hoping that the commission the company's plans aren't right, "then we under the names of Community Translator will create a low -power FM service along will not submit any applications," he said. Associates and Low Power FM Radio . the same lines as LPTV; they may, in other words, be assuming that the commission will treat existing FM translators -which are currently restricted to rebroadcasting the programing of FM stations or other FM translators -to the same ground rules it de- vised for existing TV translators in its LPTV order. (Essentially, the commission permitted TV translators to change over to LPTV status -so they could start originating programing- simply by notifying the commission of their intention.) Celebrate the start But, according to McKinney, there's no reason for the FM siders to be entertaining of our fourth decade high hopes. It's unclear that the FCC is going to approve an FM low -power service-and With us... even if it does, it's not clear the commission would treat FM translators as it treated TV translators in its LPTV proceeding, McKin- ney said. Let Experience Foremark Communications Inc., a man- Chapman's agement and communications consulting Work For You. firm based in Jupiter, Fla., has been attempting to get something going with FM translators-even though it says its plans don't an- ticipate the creation of a low -power FM service. It approached the Ford Motor Co., en- Chapman Associates couraging Ford dealers to apply for FM nationwide mergers & acquisitions translators for what Mark Manafo, Foremark 1835 Savoy Drive, Atlanta, GA 30341 (404) 458 -9226 president, describes as an opportunity to sponsor "electronic little leagues." Ford bit. In a letter to all Ford dealers, Roger C. Olsen, Ford dealer advertising manager, lauded a 1111111!r:14ri ri Foremark offer "to own re iii A and operate your own limited -power FM ra- zzi dio station for use exclusively to advertise your dealership and its services," Olsen said. The Foremark offer: $5,000 to cover the

Boaara,a ng Jar 2 '984 83 Mckm rndsK Market Market Closing Closing Capitali- Closing Closing Capitali- Tues. Wed. Net Percent PIE zation Tues. Wed. Net Percent PIE zation Dec 27 Dec 14 Change Change Ratio (000.000) Dec 27 Dec 14 Change Change Ratio (000,000)

BROADCASTING PROGRAMING

N ABC 55 3/4 54 1/8 + 1 5/8 + 3.00 11 1,634 O Barris Indus 5 5/8 4 3/8 + 1 1/4+ 28.57 30 32 N Capital Cities 144 1/2 134 +10 1/2+ 7.83 18 1,937 N Coca -Cola 54 3/4 56 1/2 - 1 3/4 - 3.09 13 7,454 N CBS 64 7/8 66 1/2 - 1 5/8 - 2.44 10 1,925 N Disney 51 1/8 50 1/8 + 1 + 1.99 19 1,768 N Cox 45 1/2 43 + 2 1/2 + 5.81 18 1,288 N Dow Jones & Co. 47 1/2 49 - 1 1/2 - 3.06 26 3,044

A Gross Telecast . . . 61 1/4 62 1/4 - 1 - 1.60 13 49 O Four Star 7 1/4 6 3/4 + 1/2 + 7.40 8 6 O LIN 22 7/8 22 1/8 + 3/4+ 3.38 23 477 N Getty Oil Corp.. 25 1/2 76 1/4 -50 3/4 - 66.55 5 2,018 N Metromedia 34 7/8 35 - 1/8 - .35 30 975 N Gulf + Western . . 30 1/4 30 1/4 9 2,337 N Outlet Co. 44 1/4 43 3/4 + 1/2+ 1.14 36 182 O Robert Halmi . .. "' 1 1/2 1 9/16 - 1/8 - 7.69 30 25 O Price Commun 6 5 7/8 + 1 /8+ 2.12 0 16 O Lorimar 22 1/8 21 1/2 + 5/8+ 2.90 13 113 O Scripps- Howard .. . 26 1/2 25 1/2 + 1 + 3.92 15 274 N MCA 39 3/4 39 + 3/4 + 1.92 12 1,916 N Storer 35 35 3/8 - 3/8 - 1.06 20 574 N MGM UA Ent. 14 7/8 11 3/4 + 3 1/8 4- 26.59 26 740 O Sungroup Inc 6 5 3/4 + 1/4 3 4 N Orion 14 1/8 15 - 7/8 - 5.83 16 130 N Taft 54 3/4 49 1/2 + 5 1/4 + 10.60 13 498 O Reeves Commun. 10 1/2 10 3/4 - 1/4 - 2.32 17 130 O United Television. . . 12 5/8 12 5/8 16 148 O Telepictures 14 1/2 15 1/4 - 3/4 - 4.91 24 87 O Video Corp. 10 1/8 9 1/2 + 5/8+ 6.57 18 17 BROADCASTING WITH OTHER MAJOR INTERESTS N Warner 25 7/8 22 3/4 + 3 1/8 + 13.73 3 1,684

1/2 4 1 A Adams Russell . . . . 24 23 1/2 + 1/2+ 2.12 22 145 A Wrather 39 35 3/8 + /8+ 11.66 43 88

A . . . Affiliated Pubs.. 38 5/8 39 1/2 - 7/8 - 2.21 15 313 CABLE N American Family . . . 18 19 5/8 - 1 5/8 - 8.28 10 245 A Acton Corp. 6 5/8 6 3/4 1/8 - 1.85 23 37 O Assoc. Commun.. . . 14 3/4 14 1/2 + 1/4+ 1.72 0 70 N A.H. Belo 39 3/4 39 1/4 + 1/2+ 1.27 13 453 O AEL 29 1/2 30 1/2 - 1.66 39 60 4.76 18 N John Blair 28 3/4 29 1/8 - 3/8 - 1.28 12 227 O AM Cable TV 5 5 1/4 1/4 - 25 N American Express . . 33 1/2 29 5/8 3 7/8 + 13.08 6 6,685 N Chris -Craft 25 3/8 27 1/8 - 1 3/4 - 6.45 30 160 N Anixter Brothers . . . 23 1/2 25 3/8 1 7/8 - 7.38 33 427 N Cowles 22 5/8 24 1/4 - 1 5/8 - 6.70 22 90 N Gannett Co. 59 1/4 56 1/2 + 2 3/4 + 4.86 16 3,161 O Burnup & Sims... 5 3/4 6 1/2 3/4 - -11.53 6 51 N General Tire 39 3/8 37 1/2 + 7/8 + 2.33 14 808 O Comcast 23 1/4 22 1/2 4- 3/4 + 3.33 22 190 O Gray Commun.... 60 1/2 60 1/2 13 30 N Gen. Instrument . . . 31 3/8 30 1/2 7/8 + 2.86 20 988 N Gulf United 29 7/8 29 7/8 13 862 N Heritage Commun.. . 15 1/2 15 1/4 1/4+ 1.63 32 115 T Maclean Hunter X . 16 3/4 17 1/8 3/8 2.18 23 617 N Harte -Hanks 22 7/8 23 5/8 - 3/4 - 3.17 14 501 " - . . . . 27 N Insilco Corp 19 19 10 322 A Pico Products 9 5/8 10 1/4 - 5/8 - 6.09 31 O Rogers 8 7/8 8 1/4 + 5/8 + 7.57 8 196 N Jefferson -Pilot . . . . 37 3/4 38 5/8 - 7/8 - 2.26 8 812 O TCA Cable TV . . . . 12 3/4 12 + 3/4 + 6.25 23 85 O Josephson Intl.. .. . 15 1/2 13 3/4 + 1 3/4 + 12.72 11 76 O Tele- Commun. 19 7/8 21 - 1 1/8 5.35 20 855 N Knight -Ridder 26 1/4 24 3/4 + 1 1/2+ 6.06 9 1,716 - N Time Inc 61 3/8 65 1/4 - 3 7/8 - 5.93 20 3,559 N Lee Enterprises .. . 24 24 5/8 - 5/8 - 2.53 15 323 O Tocom 2 5/8 2 7/8 - 1/4 - 8.69 2 20 N Liberty 21 3/4 23 1/8 - 1 3/8 - 5.94 12 218 N McGraw -Hill 43 1/8 42 1/2 + 5/8 + 1.47 18 2,161 N United Cable TV . . . 25 1/8 25 5/8 - 1/2 - 1.95 16 277 N Viacom 30 7/8 33 1/2 - 2 5/8 - 7.83 19 393 A Media General . . . . 56 5/8 59 1/2 - 2 7/8 - 4.83 11 394 N Meredith 46 1/8 42 7/8 + 3 1/4+ 7.58 13 434 ELECTRONICS /MANUFACTURING O Multimedia 37 1/4 37 1/4 + .67 17 620 N Arvin Industries . . 24 1/2 26 5/8 - 2 1/8- 7.98 10 182 A New York Times . . . 26 28 1/8 - 2 1/8 - 7.69 15 1,012 O C -Cor Electronics 9 1/2 10 1/2 - 1 - 9.52 9 32 0 Park Commun... . . 21 3/4 22 1/4 - 1/2 - 2.24 18 200 O Cable TV Indus. . . , 4 1/4 4 1/4 19 13 A Post Corp 60 3/8 60 1/4 + 1/8 + .20 22 110 A Cetec 9 3/4 10 1/8 - 3/8 - 3.70 19 21 N Rollins 19 1/4 17 3/4 + 1 1/2 + 8.45 23 498 0 Chyron 13 3/4 13 3/4 13 84 N Schering- Plough . . . 38 38 3/8 - 3/8 - .97 11 2,026 A Cohu 7 5/8 7 7/8 1/4 3.17 17 13 T Selkirk 14 14 30 114 - - N Conrac 16 3/8 16 7/8 - 1/2 - 2.96 12 100 O Stauffer Commun . 50 49 - 1 - 0.20 13 50 N Eastman Kodak . . 76 1/4 73 1/2 + 2 3/4 + 3.74 19 12,624 A Tech Operations . . . 38 1/4 38 1/4 9 35 O Elec Mis & Comm.. 8 1/4 9 1/4 - 1 - 10.81 32 24 N Times Mirror 76 1/2 78 1/2 - 2 - 2.54 15 2,626 N General Electric 58 3/8 56 1/2 + 1 7/8+ 3.31 13 26,503 N Tribune 30 1/8 30 3/4 - 5/8 - 2.03 14 1,234 O Geotel -Telemet . . . . 1 7/8 1 5/8 + 1/4 + 15.38 27 6 O Turner Bcstg. 24 1/4 24 1 /4 152 494 N Harris Corp. 41 39 1/2 + 1 1/2+ 3.79 23 1,618 A Washington Post . . 70 1/2 69 + 1 1/2+ 2.17 16 999 N M A Corn. Inc 19 1/8 20 7/8 - 4.37 23 823 N Wometco 43 3/8 43 1/2 - 1/8 - .28 26 758 - O Microdyne 9 8 3/8 + 5/8+ 7.46 29 42

1 14 SERVICE N 3M 84 85 - - 1.17 9,859 N Motorola 135 7/8 134 1/8 + 1 3/4 + 1.30 23 5,328 BBDO Inc. 37 3/4 38 1/2 3/4 - 1.94 13 242 - N N.A. Phillips 77 1/4 75 7/8 + 1 3/8 + 1.81 13 1,108 Compact Video 4 7/8 4 3/4 + 1/8+ 2.63 22 16 N Oak Industries . . . . 6 3/8 5 7/8 + 1/2 + 8.51 2 104 + + 11 Comsat 33 3/4 30 3/4 3 9.75 608 A Orrox Corp. 4 1/8 3 1/4 + 7/8+ 26.92 4 10 Doyle Dane B 17 3/4 19 1 1/4 6.57 14 108 - - N RCA 34 5/8 34 3/4 - 1/8 - .35 16 2,827 Foote Cone & B . . . 48 47 1/2 + 1 1/4 + 13 141 3/4 2.63 N Rockwell Intl. 33 3/4 33 1/2 + 1/4+ .74 13 5,209

Grey . . . 115 115 Advertising 9 68 A RSC Industries 5 1/2 5 1/4 + 1/4+ 4.76 69 19 Interpublic Group 48 1/2 49 1/2 1.02 11 259 - - N Sci- Atlanta 15 5/8 15 3/8 + 1/4+ 1.62 781 373 JWT Group 37 1/4 37 7/8 5/8 1.65 20 221 - - N Signal Co.s 33 1/4 32 7/8 + 3/8+ 1.14 26 292 Movielab 6 7/8 6 3/4 + 1/8+ 1.85 7 11 N Sony Corp 15 5/8 13 7/8 + 1 3/4 + 12.61 40 3,603 A.C. Nielsen 37 1/4 36 1/2 + 3/4+ 2.05 17 836 N Tektronix 75 73 5/8 + 1 3/8+ 1.86 29 1,434 Ogilvy & Mather 51 48 1/4 + 7.25 15 3/4 3 1/2+ 226 A Texscan 18 1/2 17 3/4 + 3/4+ 4.22 21 114 Sat. Syn Syst 8 9 1/4 1/2 13 3/4 - - 5.40 50 N Varian Assoc. 53 7/8 53 3/8 + 1/2+ .93 27 1,152 Telemation 6 5/8 6 5/8 7 8 N Westinghouse . . 56 53 7/8 + 2 1/8+ 3.94 11 4,903 TPC . . 1 1/4 1 1/8 1 Commun 3/8 - - 9.09 3 N Zenith 35 33 + 2 + 6.06 15 766 Unite) Video 8 1/2 9 1/2 - 1 - 10.52 11 17 & Poor's 400 186.00 183.69 + 2.31 + 1.26 Western Union . 36 1/4 36 1/2 + 1 3/4+ 4.79 11 919 Standard

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Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 84 forces that objected to Senate measure are placed on American stations that reach Canadi- casters pay spectrum fee as quid pro quo for expected to resist House bill also. National an audiences. Request echoed one sent to 97th deregulation. Concept of spectrum fees, howev- League of Cities opposes measure because it Congress, which failed to act on measure. New er, met with stiff resistance from industry. curtailed city and state authority to regulate ca- request was made after administration officials Surprising series of events last May changed ble television and telephone companies feel ca- and members of Congress became convinced legislative outlook. Key subcommittee members ble should not be able to provide same data efforts to resolve issue without pressure of legis- struck out on their own to begin serious work on delivery services as phone companies, free of lation would fail. broadcast deregulation package despite state regulation that applies to telephone utili- O strong protest from Wirth. Consequently, NAB ties. launched massive lobbying Children's television. Discarding its 1974 poli- campaign backing Although NLC and National Cable Television them and their legislation, cy statement on children's television, FCC has which did not include Association reached compromise on Senate spectrum fee. Leading rebellion Wirth held that while commercial Tv broadcasters still against bill, which cleared both organizations' boards, were Congressmen Tom Tauke will be expected to serve needs of children, they (R- Iowa), Billy dissident faction of NLC members, however, op- Tauzin (D -La.), Thomas Luken (D Al will have broad discretion to determine how they -Ohio) and posed compromise and struck out on their own (D- do that. Commission won't attempt to mandate Swift Wash.). Swift and Tauke are subcommit- to defeat measure. Also after Senate Commerce tee members and Luken and Tauzin sit on sub- presentation of specific amounts (BROADCAST- Committee cleared bill in April, by 15 -2 vote, committee's parent, House Energy and Com- ING, Jan. 2). FCC made that move on 3 -1 vote. committee amended bill to meet AT &T's con- merce Commissioner Henry Rivera dissented, con- Committee. cerns. Amendment provides for deregulation of Even Energy and tending FCC's action constituted "rape" of 1974 Commerce Committee all data transmission services, including those policy statement. That statement said broad- Chairman John Dingell (D- Mich.) was supporter of telephone companies, when services are ef- of push for legislation if it casters were obligated to provide programing deregulation included fectively competitive-condition states would public interest designed especially for children, to schedule standard. Dingell's support of determine. But amendment was not to AT&T's legislation was considered key to its those throughout week, to develop more educa- chances liking. for passage. was tional and informational programs and to air pro- Group planning to attach Not long after bill, which embodied compro- broadcast deregulation legislation as amend- grams directed at specific age groups. Under mise, was reported from House Telecommunica- ment to FCC new policy, Rivera said broadcasters can meet authorization bill (H.R. 2755) tions Subcommittee, NLC withdrew its backing scheduled for markup May 9, their obligation with "virtually any kind of pro- (BROADCASTING, (BROADCASTING, Dec.5, 1983). Even bill's author, 16, 1983). graming, which need not be presented regular - Representative 11m Wirth (D- Colo.), chairman of Meanwhile, Wirth began to ly -or even frequently-and need not be de- counterattack House Telecommunications Subcommittee, keep legislation from signed to meet children's unique needs." Action being attached to authori- could not convince cities to stick with measure. zation bill. Wirth and allies started talking about for Children's Television said it would appeal. Cities produced long list of revisions to bill, offering their Representative Timothy Wirth (D- Colo.), chair- own amendments. Many of those which would strengthen municipal authority amendments were aimed at man of House Telecommunications Subcommit- pressuring broad- over cable. casters to legislative initiative. For ex- tee, has introduced bill (4097), that would re- drop their Nation's cities and telephone companies are ample, Henry (D- quire commercial television stations to carry Congressman Waxman Calif.) not bill's only opponents. Bill is expected to face was poised to Waxman quota of educational programing for children attach -Wirth bill (H.R. stiff challenge in Energy and Commerce Com- 2250) to FCC authorization bill. That places and could become embroiled in broadcast de- bill mittee from Chairman John Dingell (D- Mich.), five -year moratorium on any in FCC's regulation controversy (BROADCASTING, Nov 21, changes who has serious reservations with measure and 1983). rules that prohibit television networks from ac- is primed to fight it. quiring financial interests in programs they buy O House bill, unlike Senate measure, would es- and excludes them from domestic syndication, tablish equal employment opportunity quotas in Communications Act. Broadcasting industry's cable industry (BROADCASTING, Nov 21, 1983). It drive to achieve regulatory relief in 98th Con- would also require cable systems to set aside gress may be slowing down. Despite gains some of their channels for lease to "unaffiliated" made last spring, it now appears that broadcast companies, ban co- located cable- newspaper deregulation bill may never surface unless WANTED: and cable -broadcast television crossownership members of House Telecommunications Sub- and guarantee systems access to potential subcommittee can reach consensus on legislation. scribers in multiple -unit buildings. Draft of consensus deregulation bill was cir- THE BEST OF 1983 Like Senate bill, House version would free culated in November. It contains stiff renewal most cable systems from rate regulation; gives standards and programing performance stan- Win the recognition you them reasonable assurances of franchise re- dards in exchange for repeal of comparative deserve-enter your work in newal; protects them from regulation as com- renewal process. Final version of bill is also like- mon carriers, and allows them, in some in- ly to contain strong equal employment opportu- competition for stances, to renege on franchise promises. Both nity language (BROADCASTING, Dec. 5, 1983). bills also place 5% cap on franchise fees. Broadcasting industry has stated strong reser- THE FOURTH ESTATE Basic provisions in S. 66 would: vations about draft and find little there it can AWARD Outlaw ceilings on public access channels support. and allow for set -asides for channels to be es- There is division, however, among subcom- of tablished by individual contract between cable mittee members over draft bill; chief issue is THE AMERICAN LEGION operator and franchise authority. whether radio should be subject to quantified Limit franchise fees to no more than 5% of programing standards. Members are also at Given annually to an individual, cable operator's gross revenues odds over quantification -how standards will Place control of rates systems charge sub- be set and by whom. Despite disputes, subcom- publication or broadcaster for scribers for basic service in large markets, in mittee remains committed to working out com- outstanding achievement in the hands of cable operator and allow operator to promise. But question of whether or not mem- field of journalism between pass through total franchise fee on subscriber's bers can reach agreement is being posed. 1, cable bill as separate item. Meeting among members scheduled to take Jan. 1983 and Dec. 31, 1983. Establish franchise renewal test that pre- place in January will probably focus on that vents cities from arbitrarily refusing to renew aspect of debate. Some members may ask to Your work and all supporting franchises. move forward with Wirth draft and hope to material should be mailed to: Define basic service as lowest cost tier of amend it during subcommittee markup and in service that includes retransmission of broad- parent Energy and Commerce Committee FOURTH ESTATE AWARD cast signals, public, educational and govern- (BROADCASTING, Dec. 19, 1983). The American Legion mental programing, and any other programing Last year subcommittee members held 12- P.O. Box 1055 service offered by cable operator. hour skull session on.legislation along with several broadcast deregulation hearings (BROAD- Indianapolis, Ind. 46206 O CASTING, May 30, Aug. 8 and Oct. 10, 1983). (317) 635 -8411 Canadian border problems. Reagan adminis- At first, prospects for passage of deregulation tration has renewed its request to Congress for in House appeared dim. Subcommittee Chair- DEADLINE: Jan. 31, 1984 legislation mirroring Canadian tax law that de- man Tim Wirth (D- Colo.) stated strong reserva- Wm. Detweiler, PR Chairman nies tax deduction for Canadian advertising tions about measure and insisted that broad-

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 85 thwarting major effort of three networks to se- Direct broadcast satellites. Satellite broad- comments were filed in proceeding on Oct. 24, cure repeal of rules. casting became reality on Nov 15 when United 1980, but FCC under Chairman Mark Fowler After several weeks of legislative manuever- Satellite Communications Inc. began marketing doesn't appear inclined to head that way. Al- ing, Wirth agreed to back down from his stand multichannel service in central Indiana. It plans though commission was slated to address rule - on spectrum fees so that he could regain control to expand marketing into other parts of north- making two years ago, item was pulled after of process in his subcommittee -where Wirth east throughout 1984. The programing now in- Commissioner Henry Rivera voiced strong op- controls votes-rather than having bill surface in cludes two proprietary movie channels, a video position (BROADCASTING, Jan. 4, 1982). One item full committee as amendment to FCC authoriza- music channel and ESPN. USCI, which is proposed reducing frequency of broadcasters' tion. Instead of spectrum fee, Wirth embraced backed by General Instrument and Prudential annual employment reports. Second item pro- concept of quantification of public interest stan- Insurance, broadcasts its service from the posed to exempt all licensees with 15 or fewer dard as quid pro quo for deregulation (BROAD- Canadian Anik C -II satellite, but will switch to employes from EEO reporting requirements. CASTING, May 23, 1983). In exchange of letters GTE's GSTAR II satellite later this year. A two - (Currently, only stations with five or fewer em- with Dingell, Wirth stated his new position and and-a- half -foot or three -foot earth station is ployes are exempt.) Third item would have re- agreed to report bill no later than Oct. 31. Wirth needed to receive the service. To subscribe, quested comment on Office of Management immediately scheduled hearing on issue for fol- consumers must pay an upfront installation and Budget recommendation that FCC stop re- lowing week. Focus of hearing was on concept charge of $300 and $39.95 per month. quiring licensees routinely to file affirmative ac- of quantification of public interest standard for USCI will not be atone in DBS market for long. tion reports-FCC model EEO program forms- radio and television (BROADCASTING, May 30, Comsat's Satellite Television Corp. plans to at renewal time. In directive to FCC, OMB said 1983). launch five-channel DBS service in northeast via model EEO program forms should be required After hearing, Wirth decided to mail survey to SBS IV satellite this fall. In early 1986, service only in cases where FCC had first determined 940 television and 1,200 radio stations asking will jump to STC's own high -power DBS satellite, licensee had been engaging in "discriminatory them to provide data on radio and television service area will expand to cover eastern half of practices" (BROADCASTING, Nov, 30, 1981). programing. Data would be used by subcom- country and number of channels will increase to OMB, however, has granted FCC permission to mittee to devise performance standards (BROAD- six. Comsat has confirmed that CBS may be continue requiring routine filing of those forms CASTING, July 18, 1983). Both NAB and National partner in venture. STC has also announced that through end of 1985 ( "Closed Circuit," Jan. 2, Radio Broadcasters Association oppose quanti- Alcoa -NEC Communications and Toshiba would 1983). FCC could reject OMB recommendation fication for radio and television and objected to supply home earth stations. with majority vote. Under current EEO guide- collection of data. Survey became center of de- Home Box Office is threatening to make DBS lines, stations with five to 10 full -time employes bate between NAB and Wirth after association business even tougher by getting other cable are required to have 50% parity overall with sent Mailgram to its television members that programers and operators together to offer DBS available work force. Stations with more than 10 seemed aimed at discouraging cooperation by service from Galaxy I. Programers could use full -time employes must reach 50% parity over- TV licensees. Only small portion of stations have Hughes Communications satellite to deliver ser- all and in top four job categories, and stations returned survey and Wirth charged Mailgram vices to cable affiliates as well as to individual with 50 or more full -time employes receive com- hindered replies (BROADCASTING, Aug. 29, 1983). homes. Cable operators would install and ser- plete review of their EEO programs. FCC beefed At first CBS also refused to comply with data vice the earth stations. up its processing guidelines for cable Jan. I. request, but after stern letter from Wirth on mat- The DBS has already had its first casualty: Under new guidelines, cable units with five to 10 ter, CBS agreed to provide information (BROAD- Skyband Inc. Backed by Australian media entre- full -time employes will be expected to have 50% CASTING, Sept. 26, 1983). preneur, Rupert Murdoch. Skyband had parity with labor force, and 25% parity in top four Swift, Tauke, Tauzin and Luken have intro- planned to offer nationwide five -channel service job categories. Units with 11 or more full -time duced own deregulation legislation (BRoADcAsT- over Satellite Business Systems' SBS III begin- employes will be expected to have 50% parity ING, March 28, 1983). Swift introduced measure ning late this spring. To receive service, most overall and in top four job categories. (H.R. 2370) consolidating bills introduced by subscribers would have needed six -foot earth On Capitol Hill, EEO language was included him in previous sessions of Congress. H.R. stations. But early last November, Murdoch in- in cable deregulation bill, which was adopted 2370 codifies FCC's radio deregulation and definitely postponed the project, citing unavaila- by House Telecommunications Subcommittee passes on same deregulation to TV It would, bility of earth stations and programing and the in November. Similar language is likely to ap- however, require FCC to establish quotas for need for a more powerful satellite that could pear in broadcast deregulation bill, if one arises. local and information programing on radio and transmit to smaller dishes. Series of hearings devoted to subject of minority TV It is Swift's bill that has become centerpiece The FCC created the high -power DBS service participation in media (BROADCASTING, Sept. 26, for legislation expected to move from subcom- in June 1982, allocating 500 mhz (12.2 -12.7 1983) and discussion of including EEO lan- mittee. ghz) and granting construction permits to eight guage in bills repeatedly cropped up last year. Tauke -Tauzin bill, H.R. 2382, like Swift bill, applicants, including STC. But FCC in June also O would eliminate comparative renewal process, gave green light to USCI, Skyband and any oth- Family viewing. Ninth Circuit of U.S. Court of FCC's radio it codify deregulation and extend to er company wishing to offer broadcast satellite Appeals in San Francisco has thrown out No- television. This measure is considered by service with fixed (1L7 -12.2 ghz) satellites vember 1976 ruling by Judge Warren Ferguson broadcasting industry most in line with what it is (BROADCASTING, June 6, 1983). that held family viewing self -regulatory concept And NAB has launched major lobbying rules, FCC seeking. In setting the high -power DBS unconstitutional (BROADCASTING, Nov 19, 1979). campaign to get majority of Congress to co- gave broad leeway to determine what sorts of And Supreme Court denied petition for review sponsor bill, which already has more than 150 want how want services they to offer and they to (BROADCASTING, Oct. 13, 1980). Appeals court co- sponsors. Luken bill (H.R. 2873) is almost be regulated. DBS operators opting to offer ruled that Ferguson erred in concluding that U.S identical S. 55, to Senate deregulation bill, ex- broadcast services will be subject to broadcast district court in Los Angeles was proper forum cept for its omission of cost -of- regulation fees. rules; operators offering common carrier-like for deciding issue. Court ordered judicial review services will be subject to common carrier rules. of administrative proceedings of case before Crossownership (television broadcasting-ca- FCC declined to impose any ownership restric- FCC, with claims made against networks and ble television; telephone company -cable TV). tions, and imposed no technical standards on National Association of Broadcasters to be held FCC proposal to drop crossownership rule service beyond those required by international in abeyance until commission completes its ac- prohibiting television networks from owning ca- agreements, which were worked out at interna- tions. Commission last month absolved then - ble systems has drawn strong support-and not in last (See tional conference Geneva summer chairman Richard E. Wiley and commission of just from networks themselves (BROADCASTING, Regional Administrative Radio Conference). wrongdoing in case and held that NAB and Dec. 20, 1982). Department of Justice and Na- According to the high -power DBS rules, the networks acted voluntarily, in 1975, when they tional Association of Broadcasters supported eight permitees have until this summer to begin adopted family viewing policy. Report was filed repeal, and National Cable Television Associ- construction of satellite system. STC has al- with district court for its review. And in Decem- ation and Time Inc. said they wouldn't stand in ready met deadline; others have not. They in- ber, Hollywood plaintiffs asked district court to way. FCC is expected to address proposal early clude CBS, RCA, Western Union, Graphic Scan- reinstate its original decision, contending that this year. ning Corp., Video Satellite Systems, DBS Corp. commissions report "provides no basis for re- Meanwhile, FCC Common Carrier Bureau has and United States Satellite Broadcasting (Hub- viewing any of the court's previous findings of before it petition from United States Indepen- bard Broadcasting). fact or conclusions of law" dent Telephone Association seeking repeal of O telco-cable crossownership prohibition. Indica- Equal Employment Opportunity. FCC voted in tions are, however, that bureau is permitting pe- 1980 to launch rulemaking looking toward more Federal Trade Commission. Congress failed to tition to gather dust (BROADCASTING, June 13, stringent EEO reporting requirements for broad- act last year on authorizing legislation for Feder- 1983). cast stations with five or more employes, and al Trade Commission but FTC in mean time re-

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 86 ceived $63.5- million appropriation for fiscal for two -year moratorium on action by commis- Dec. 6, 1982). Acting on other recommenda- 1984. House Energy and Commerce Committee sion. Still pending in Congress, however, are tions from Advisory Committee on Alternative reported bill last May that authorizes agency for bills to prevent commission from acting for five Financing for Minority Opportunities in Telecom- three years and it is now pending before Rules years. Meanwhile, Justice Department has be- munications, FCC also approved change in poli- Committee. It includes redefinition of agency's gun reviewing consent decrees it signed with cy to make it easier for limited partnerships to "unfairness" standard for advertising and trade each network to end antitrust suit filed against benefit from tax certificates. And it agreed to practices but does not exclude advertising in- them. Among provisions in decrees are restric- pass along to Congress committee recommen- dustry from jurisdiction under standard. it also tions paralleling FCC's rules on network acquisi- dations to permit use of tax certificates for non - clarifies jurisdiction of FTC and states over pro- tion of syndication and financial interest rights in broadcast facilities and to increase value of fessional groups. Committee rejected proposal programs they acquire for broadcast (BROAD- used equipment that can be written off when for redefinition of agency's "deceptive" advertis- CASTING, June 27, 1983). facilities change hands. Those recommenda- ing standard. Bill sets ceiling of $70.7 million in O tions were incorporated into bill introduced in fiscal 1984, $75.7 million in FY '85 and $80.9 Home videotaping and copyright. Supreme House by Congressmen Mickey Leland (D -Tex.) million in FY '86. (BROADCASTING, Senate Commerce Committee Court, which agreed to Sony petition to review and Charles Rangel (D -N.Y.) FTC 1714), 28, 1983). passed reauthorization measure (S. decision by Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Los March which would redefine commission's unfairness Angeles that found home taping violates copy- Five years ago, FCC adopted policies aimed at easing minorities' to standard and partially exempt advertisers from right law, heard oral arguments in case in Janu- path station ownership jurisdiction under standards in all rulemakings (BROADCASTING, May 22, 1978). Small Business ary (BROADCASTING, Jan. 24, 1983), but failed to Administration its except on case -by -case basis (BROADCASTING, hand down decision in 1983. Case was rear- changed policy against mak- August 8, 1983). sets FTC funding ing loans to broadcasters, ostensibly to help mi- Senate bill gued in October on first day of new term. Legis- $71.1 million in FY 1984, $71.1 million in nority owners, but only seven of first 32 broad- levels of lative proposals were introduced in 98th Con- loans in first year went to nonwhite -owned FY '85 and $72.4 million in FY '86. gress to exempt home taping from liability. cast Nov. 13, 1978). In Terry Calvani, antitrust professor at Vanderbilt House and Senate bills introduced last year, that enterprises (BROADCASTING, Univeristy law school in Nashville and Birming- would compensate copyright holders through private sphere, National Association of Broad- ham, lawyer, new casters has raised about $10 million from net- Ala-based became commis- compulsory license on sale of audio and video- works for its sioner on Nov. 18, 1983. He replaced David cassette recorders are likely to be subject of and other broadcast organizations whose 14. nonprofit Broadcast Capital Fund (BROADCAP) Clanton, term expired on Oct. further hearings in both chambers. Both Senate On Oct. 21, FTC issued controversial codifica- and House Copyright Subcommittees held through which it hopes to raise $45 million for its loans loan tion of deceptive advertising policy, which hearings on home videotaping and are report- direct and guarantees to minority would require proof that "reasonable consumer" broadcast owners (BROADCASTING, Jan. 1, 1979). edly anxious to resolve issue (BROADCASTING, had been harmed before Fund's subsidiary MESBIC advertiser could be Oct. 31, 1983). (minority enterprise, charged with deceptive advertising practices. small business investment corp.) has invested Statement was strongly criticized by Rep. John License renewal forms. FCC adopted rule that $5 million in 17 radio ventures and two TV ven- Dingell (D- Mich.), chairman of House Commit- shortens renewal form to postcard size for most tures. Value of stations funded through MESBIC tee on Energy and Commerce, which had re- AM, FM and TV stations. Random sample of investments now totals $24.3 million. BROAD- quested FTC policy statement, and two FTC about 5% (excluding commercial radio service), CAP board of directors recently voted to ex- commissioners -Patricia P. Bailey and Michael however, will have to submit longer "audit" form. pand management training programs to include Pertschuk. Mass Media Bureau will conduct on -site audits executives from cable and other technologies O of some of those stations completing long form as wet as broadcasting. to verify accuracy of information submitted Financial interest- network syndication. FCC (BROADCASTING, March 30, 1981). U.S. Court of Multichannel MDS. FCC received 16,499 appli- issued "tentative decision" that would eliminate Appeals for D.C. Circuit has upheld FCC's ac- cations for multichannel multipoint distribution rule preventing TV networks from acquiring fi- tion (BROADCASTING, Oct. 10, 1983). service (BROADCASTING, Sept. 19, 1983). New nancial interests in programs produced by oth- service provides two four -channel multipoint ers and gut much of rule prohibiting them from Low -power television. FCC gave birth to new distribution services per market. It was created syndicating programs (BROADCASTING, Aug. 8). broadcast service two years ago, adopting with eight microwave channels reallocated from Under tentative major networks decision, - rules for low -power television (LPTV) (BROAD- instructional television fixed service (BROADCAST- ABC, CBS and NBC be able to negoti- -would CASTING, March 8, 1982). Latest list shows FCC ING, May 30). Under FCC order, all ITFS chan- ate for as much financial interest in indepen- has licensed 225 stations and granted 148 con- nels that had been authorized or applied for, as dently produced programing as they want; they struction permits. New -generation television of May 25, 1983, were grandfathered. No further also would be able to negotiate for syndication stations are technically similar to translators, but ITFS applications will be accepted on eight rights. Decision would prohibit networks from are permitted to originate programing. (Transla- channels reallocated, but ITFS licensees will be engaging in their own syndication of entertain- tors had been restricted to rebroadcasting sig- able to lease, for profit, "excess" capacity on ment series that had been given network exhibi- nals of full-service stations.) In adopting service, their channels. Under minimal rules adopted, no tion in prime time (7 -11 p.m.). Network domestic FCC estimated as many as 4,000 new stations operator will be able to control both four-chan- syndication of all other kinds of programing could eventually be spawned by rules, adding nel blocks in market, and all applications were would be permitted. In addition, FCC proposed to 4,499 existing translators that can rise to accepted on one day only: Sept. 9. FCC has to "sunset" whatever remains of those rules, LPTV status simply by notifying FCC. Commis- proposed to use lotteries to choose among ap- abolishing them altogether on Aug. 4, 1990. Un- sion also has granted CP's for 588 translators. plicants (BROADCASTING, Oct. 11, 1983). der tentative decision, networks would be re- LPTV stations will have few regulatory obliga- O quired to sell their syndication rights in prime tions and there are no crossownership or multi- Multiple ownership. FCC has adopted notice time entertainment series to independent syndi- ple-ownership restrictions. Stations must ob- proposed rulemaking aimed at eliminating cators within six months of time series has end- of - serve statutory prohibitions against broadcast or at least loosening rule of sevens, which ed its network run. If series ran beyond five -its of obscenities and lotteries, however, and they limits to seven AM's, years on network schedule, network would have broadcast ownership sev- have limited equal time and fairness doctrine en FM's and seven TV's (no more than five VHF's) to sell all of its syndication rights in that program obligations. Holding back rapid roll -out of new (BROADCASTING, Sept. 26). Although vote broke to independent syndicator at end of fifth year of service is enormous backlog of LPTVand trans- 3 -1 (with Commissioner Henry Rivera issuing its network run. FCC had planned to take final lator applications. There are now 10,211 LPTV vigorous dissent), majority left little it action before end of 1983, but heavy lobbying doubt that and 1,096 translator applications pending. Us- is prepared to hack rule as much as it can. campaign in Congress by Hollywood producers Com- ing computer system to detect possible interfer- ments are 19: reply and networks led Senate staffers to persuade due Jan. comments are due ence among stations and lottery to dispose of Feb. 21. Representatives Mickey Leland FCC Chairman Mark Fowler to postpone action (D- competing applications, FCC says it is now Tex.) introduced bill aimed at preventing FCC until May, and thus give parties chance to work- granting or dismissing applications at rate of from repealing out compromise. Senate Commerce Committee ownership rules for period of five 250 -350 per month. First LPTV lottery was held years, but that bill doesn't appear to be headed had been caught in crossfire between contend- for Sept. 29, 1983. Commission has placed anywhere (BROADCASTING, Nov 28, 1983). ing interests over legislation that would direct freeze on major amendments and on all new commission tot for delay action six months. LPTVand TV translator applications (BROADCAST- President Reagan directed Commerce and Jus- ING, Sept. 19, 1983). Music licenses. All -Industry TV Stations Music tice Departments to abandon their position in License Committee, unable to come to terms support of repeal of financial interest and syndi- Minority ownership. FCC extended its tax certi- with Broadcast Music Inc. and American Soci- cation rules, and support legislation providing ficate policy to cable systems (BROADCASTING, ety of Composers, Authors and Publishers on

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 87 new music licenses for TV stations filed class Aug. 31, 1981). ABC has stated publicly that it 1983), but was never confirmed by full Senate. action in U.S. District Court in New York 1978, won't seek repeal of PIAR without consent of its Senator Lowell Weicker (R- Conn.) blocked charging ASCAPand BMI licenses are monopo- affiliates (BROADCASTING, March 21, 1983). nomination on Senate floor. listic and anticompetitive (BROADCASTING, Dec. Networks first appeared to back off on drive to National Public Radio elected new president, .14, 1981), court agreed (BROADCASTING, Aug. 23, win repeal or waiver of PTAR, rechanneling their Douglas J. Bennet, on Oct. 27, succeeding 1982). ASCAPand BMI appealed, and U.S. ap- energies to lobby for repeal of financial interest President Ronald Bornstein, and following resig- peals court in New York heard oral arguments and network syndication rules, (see "Financial nation of Frank Mankiewicz after disclosure of Nov. 1, 1983 (BROADCASTING, Nov 7, 1983). Each interest," page 87). Network affiliates have significant debt for radio network (BROADCAST- side said if it lost it would seek Supreme Court agreed to support networks in that endeavor, ING, April 25, 1983). Bennet, who is former ad- review. Meanwhile, district court had ruled that but have linked their support to retention of ministrator for Agency for International Develop- during appeals period of at least one year, AS- PTAR (BROADCASTING, Dec. 13, 1982). ment, spent last nine weeks mending fences CAP and BMI could continue to offer TV blanket with NPR member stations and members of licenses, but at prices approximately 25% lower Congress as NPR attempts to strengthen its fi- than in 1982 (BROADCASTING, Dec. 20, 1982). SE- Public broadcasting. Corporation for Public nancial position. Budget of $17.65 million for SAC, although not involved in lawsuit, agreed to Broadcasting received authorization of federal 1984 is 34% smaller than current budget. Con- roll back estimated 24% increase in its TV sta- funding for 1985 and 1986 budgets at $130 mil- gressional hearing on GAO report, done in wake tion music rates pending final decision on legal- lion. Administration had attempted to cut CPB's of NPR fiscal crisis last summer, has not yet 1985 to ity of ASCAP and BMI blanket licenses ( "In budget $85 million, down 35% from received hearing date on Hill, although it is ex- Brief," June 27, 1983). $130 million appropriated by Congress last pected to be set for some time in February. In radio, similar all- industry committee and year, and cut additional $55 million from $130 Public Broadcasting President Lawrence K. ASCAP reached tentative agreement in princi- million authorized for CPB in fiscal 1986 (BROAD- Grossman resigned atter almost eight years in ple in November 1983 on new ASCAP radio sta- CASTING, Feb. 28, March 21, 1983). that position, effective in late February, to be- tion music licenses, and hoped to reach final Despite strong resistance in some Republi- come president of NBC News. Five -member agreement in January 1984. Old licenses ex- can quarters, supplemental funding for public search committee, was formed following an- pired Dec. 31, 1982, but were kept in force on broadcasting, contained in FCC authorization nouncement, headed by Dallin Oaks, PBS interim basis pending outcome of negotiations bill (H.R. 2755) was adopted by Congress in last board chairman. It hopes to find replacement on new ones. All- Industry Radio Stations Music session (BROADCASTING, NOV. 28, 1983) and for Grossman in time for PBS annual meeting License Committee also began negotiations signed by President Reagan Dec. 8, 1983. It scheduled for March 28. PBS announced in De- with BMI, late in 1983, on new BMI radio music includes amendment that forbids CPB from dis- cember 1983, tentative agreement with Western licenses Old ones expired Dec. 31, 1983, but tributing funds to any public broadcasting entity Union to purchase six transponders on WU's also were continuing on interim basis while ne- (PBS and NPR) that has granted its employes WESTAR IV satellite, which Grossman said gotiations proceeded. interest -free loan. Amendment was in reponse would substantially reduce cost of PBS intercon- from O to criticism Republicans over reported 30- nection services to PBS member stations. year, $125,000 interest -free secured mortage Network standings. Prime time TV rating aver- loan PBS granted in 1982 to its president, Law- ages, Sept. Regional Administrative Radio Conference. 26 -Dec. 25, 1983: CBS 18.2/29, rence K. Grossman (BROADCASTING, Oct. 10, ABC 17.2/27, NBC 15/24. U.S. obtained eight orbital slots at conference of 1983). Bill raises CPB's authorization levels by western hemisphere countries that met in Gene- O $70 million in fiscal years 1984, 1985 and 1986. va in summer of 1983 to plan direct broadcast Noncommercial broadcasting rules. In effort In addition to authorization increases for CPB, satellite service use of 12 ghz band. U.S. had aimed at helping FM broadcasters make more bill provides for financial oversight of National sought eight, but three of those assigned to it money (BROADCASTING, April 11), FCC has Public Radio by CPB. are in less desirable locations than called for in amended its rules to permit commercial and Advertising experiment under way at nine its proposal. And U.S. felt obliged to take reser- noncommercial broadcasters to use their sub - public TV stations expired June 30. Temporary vation on question of satellite power; U.S. want- carriers for all kinds of communications pur- Commission on Alternative Financing for Public ed standard providing for more power than con- poses on a for -profit basis. At same time, com- Telecommunications (which dissolved Oct. 1), ference approved. Nevertheless, Ambassador mission increased FM baseband from 75 to 99 and which had jurisdiction over experiment, Abbott Washburn, who headed U.S. delegation, khz (except within 200 miles of Mexican bor- filed report Oct. 1 with Congress recommending said U.S. had achieved its principal objectives der), move that will permit broadcasters to offer that advertising be kept off public radio and tele: (BROADCASTING, July 4, et seq.). two subcarrier services instead of one, to which vision, except in form of enhanced underwriting they were restricted in past. FCC also has pro- (BROADCASTING, Sept. 26, 1983). Staff of Con- Teletext. Mixing some good news for broad- posed to permit noncommercial television sta- gressman Al Swift (D- Wash.), member of com- casters with some bad, FCC authorized televi- tions to offer subscription TV services (BROAD- mittee, is finishing development of legislation sion stations to offer teletext (BROADCASTING, CASTING, July 19, 1982). Comments were mixed, implementing recommendations made by April 4, 1983). It refused, however, to select but many commenters thought restricted SW TCAFPT, which could end up as amendment technical standard or to give teletext must -carry offering would be acceptable (BROADCASTING, attached to CPB authorization bill which must status on cable. In order, FCC defined teletext Nov 22, 1982). be renewed by May 15. as "ancillary" service -thereby exempting it O Nominations to CPB board passed by Senate from fairness doctrine and equal -time obliga- Prime time access rule. FCC dismissed peti- before it adjourned Nov 18: Harry O'Connor (Re- tions. Broadcasters offering teletext as broad- tion by Chronicle Broadcasting Co. to delete publican), O'Connor Creative Services. Los An- cast offering -that is, by offering mass media prohibition against use of nonnetwork program- geles -based radio program production com- services-can launch or drop those without noti- ing during prime time access (BROADCASTING, pany, board member since May, 1983, fying FCC. Those whose offerings resemble pri- Nov 16, 1982). FCC said that although there succeeded Diana Lady Dougan. Also con- vate or common carrier offerings will have to might be merit to Chronicle's proposal, it should firmed: James T. Hackett (Republican), visiting notify commission first, however. Also under be considered in context of review of entire scholar with Heritage Foundation and former as- rules, noncommercial broadcasters may offer prime time access rule which it said might be sociate director of USIA. He succeeds O'Con- teletext on for-profit basis. addressed when commission takes up staff rec- nor in seat expiring March 1. Recess appoint- By deciding not to set standard, FCC touched ommendations stemming from FCC's network ment of Republican businessman William Lee off marketplace battle between incompatible inquiry. Chronicle petitioned FCC to repeal sec- Hanley, to succeed Democrat Gillian M. Soren- World System Teletext, developed by British tion of PIAR that restricts off -network program- son, whose term expired in 1982, was chal- broadcasters and electronics manufacturers, ing on network- affiliated stations in 50 largest TV lenged by CPB board, when it refused to let and North American Broadcast Teletext Specifi- markets (BROADCASTING, July 27, 1981), arguing Hanley participate in September board meet- cation, developed through compromise of that it was unconstitutional, ineffective and gave ing. CPB rejected appointment on grounds that Canadian, French and U.S. teletext and video- stations not affected by rule competitive advan- it violated Public Broadcasting Act of 1976 tex interests. WST proponents are now led by tages. NBC, filing comments, urged that pro- (BROADCASTING, Sept. 19, 1983). Reagan admin- Taft Broadcasting, which is broadcasting WST- ceeding be expanded to consider repeal of en- istration has since filed suit in district court for based service, Electra, in Cincinnati over WKRC- tire prime time access rule, arguing that rule District of Columbia to compel CPB to let Hanley Tv Under agreement with Taft, Zenith is selling presented "barrier" to expansion of its Nightly join board for Jan. 13 meeting, only scheduled $300 decoder compatible with its late -model News to 60 minutes (BROADCASTING, Aug. 17, meeting before his term would expire on March sets in Cincinnati. NABTS proponents are led by 1981). NBC's proposal to expand proceeding 1, 1983 (BROADCASTING, Dec. 19, 1983). Hanley CBS-TV and NBC -TV but low -cost NABTS de- was strongly opposed by Chronicle and all net - nomination passed through Senate confirma- coders are still 18 months to 24 months away work affiliates' associations (BROADCASTING, tion hearings on Nov 7 (BROADCASTING, Nov 14, from market.

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 88 TV allocations. FCC Mass Media Bureau is ex- short- spaced VHF stations would be harmful to ceedings, by 6-3. bte in committee is reflection pected to leave question of what to do with VHF extent that "net loss of service to the public" of intense division both on committee and in full drop -in proceeding up to commissioners them- would result. Meanwhile, FCC has denied nine Senate on issue. This year, Senate Majority selves ( "Closed Circuit," Dec. 12, 1983). Mass petitions to reconsider its approval of four drop - Leader Howard Baker (R- Tenn.), chief propo- Media Bureau had completed work on item last ins: Salt Lake City (ch. 13); Charleston, W. Va. nent of measure, will continue push for pas- year, but engineering staff was split on whether (ch. 11); Knoxville, Tenn. (ch. 8), and Johnstown, sage. Resolution's major critics, Senators Rus- to recommend go- ahead. So bureau told com- Pa. (ch. 8) (BROADCASTING, May 17, 1982). FCC sell Long (D -La.) and Wendell Ford (D-Ky) are missioners it would write item way they wanted. approved those four drop -ins three years ago expected to remain opposed to measure. Nord is that Commissioner Henry Rivera was for (BROADCASTING, Sept. 15 and Sept. 21, 1980). O getting at least some new VHF's out there, and Nine applications are on file for drop -in at TV deregulation. FCC's proposal to deregulate Commissioner James Cuello was opposed. Charleston, eight tor Salt Lake City, 13 for Knox- commercial television along lines it already has Chairman Mark Fowler and Commissioner Mimi ville and four for Johnstown. All have been cut deregulated radio has drawn support from Dawson recommended that staff take harder off, and all, except those for Salt Lake City, have broadcasters in comments (BROADCASTING, Nov. look at possible sites for drop -ins on case -by- been designated for hearing. 28, 1983). In notice of proposed rulemaking, case basis. Bureau is expected to have results FCC proposed to eliminate current nonenter- by end of this month. In original proposal, FCC TV cameras In Senate. Senate Rules Commit- tainment programing and commercial loading said there would be "presumption in favor" of tee passed resolution (S. Res. 66) to allow tele- guidelines. It also has proposed to eliminate for- additional service. Although applicant would be vising of chamber proceedings (BROADCASTING, mal ascertainment requirements. It further required to provide equivalent protection to ex- June 20, 1983). After barely reaching quorum, asked what sort of logging requirement would isting station, it would be incumbent upon oppo- committee voted out resolution that would per- be "appropriate" for any new regulatory nents of drop -in allotment to prove addition of mit radio and television coverage of Senate pro- scheme. (Fort e Records

As compiled by BROADCASTING, Dec. 12 100.3 mhz, 2.08 kw, HART: 941 ft. Address: 530 W. time of app. in March 1982, Yates was president and John- O'Brian Dr., Agana, Guam. Principal is headed by Lee son, manager of Pensacola advertising agency. Horton was through Dec. 21, and based on filings, au- Holmes, president. It is owned by Western Systems Inc., in senior vice president of Pensacola public utility. Baird was thorizations and other FCC actions. which Holmes and wife, Joan S., have ownership interests Pensacola real estate developer and investor. None had other Abbreviations: AU- Administrative Law Judge. alt. -al- of 13% and 35% respectively. Western also owns cable sys- broadcast interests. Action July 27, 1983. temate. ann.- announced. ant.- antenna. app.- applica- tem serving various Guam communities. Action Oct. 31. Waterloo, Iowa- Independence Broadcasting Corp. tion. aur-aural. aux.- auxiliary. CH- critical hours. Panailai, Hawaii -Carol B. Ingram app. dismissed for granted ch. 22, ERP; 2,315 kw vis., 231 kw aur.; HAAT. CP- construction permit. D-day. DA-directional anten- 101. mhz, ERP: 25 kw, HAAT: 472 ft. Action Nov. 4. 1,309 ft. Address: III Third St., Des Moines, Iowa 50309. na. Docket. radiated power. HAAT wife, Doc- ERP- effective - Brooklyn, Iowa -Randy Henry app. returned for 99.3 Principal is equally owned by William J. Trout and height above average terrain. kilohertz. kw-kilo- Barbara; her brother Raymond J. Gazzo, and his wife, Jean khz- mhz, 3 kw, HAAT: 275 ft. Action Dec. 6. watts. rn- meters. mhz- megahertz. MOO- memoran- E. , and Carl G. Goldsbeny and his wife, Linda K. Trout and dum opinion & order. MEA -major environmental action. Menominee, Mich. -CJL Broadcasting Inc. granted Gazzo are Des Moines attorneys and Goldsberry is Des MP- modification of permit. N- night. PSA- presunrise 106.3 mhz, 3 kw, HAAT: 300 ft. Address: 844 Pierce Ave., Moines real estate investor. Principal also owns CP for ch. service authority. RCL- remote control location. SH- Marinette, Wis. 54143. At time of filing in March 1979, 17, Des Moines ( "For the Record," May 31, 1982). Action specified hours. SL- studio location. TL- transmitter loca- principals were Leon R. Fetch (50 %), Curtis D. Peterson of Nov. 17. (25 %) and James R. Callow (25 %). Peterson was announcer tion. trans. -transmitter. TPO- transmitter power output. Salina, Kan. -Underwood Enterprises Inc. app. re- unlimited hours. visual. watts. noncom- and Callow, engineer, at WLOT(AM) -WLST(FM) Marin- U- vis.- w- '- turned for ch. 34; ERP: 226 kw vis., 30 kw aur., HAAT: mercial. ette, Wis. Felch was technician with Michigan Bell Tele- phone. None had other broadcast interests. Grant was made 453.1 ft. Action Nov 10. by commission reversal of Review Board decision (see "For Paintsville, Ky- Hometown Television Inc. seeks ch. the Record," Oct. 31, 1983). Action Oct. 18. 69 plus; ERP: 52.24 kw vis., 5.2 kw aur., HAAT. 646 ft.; New stations Maljamar, N.M. -Eastern New Mexico University ant. height above ground: 155.6 ft. Address: 37 Northgate, is by C. granted 88.9 mhz, 100 kw, HAAT: 710 ft. Address: Portales, Paintsville 41240-0630. Principal owned James Blevins, who has no other broadcast interests. Action Dec. N.M. 88130. Principal is licensee of KENW(TV) Portales. Action Nov. 30. 1. Actions Miss.-Four-0 Inc. granted ch. 25, ERP: Bend, Ore.-Star Broadcasting Co. app. dismissed for Gulfport, 2,500 kw vis., 250 kw aur., HAAT 1,533 ft. Address: Route AM's 105.7 mhz, 100 kw, HAAT: 591 ft. Action Dec. 8. 1, Box 150, Brandon, Miss. 39042. Principals equally Bend, Ore. -KBND Inc. app. dismissed for 105.7 mhz, E.O. Roden, Zane S. Roden Window Rock, Ariz.- Navajo Nation granted 660 khz, owned by Lewis C. Hooper, 100 kw, HAAT. 588 ft. Action Dec. 8. At time of Aug. 1982 filing, 50 kw. Major environmental action under section 1.1305. St., and Joe H. Sanderson. of WUN(FM) Jackson, Miss., and Address: P.O. Box 308 Window Rock, Ariz. 86515. Princi- Bend, Ore. --Gentry Development Corp. granted 105.7 Hooper owned one-third for WVSB -TV West Point, Miss. Rodent pal is Indian tribe. MO &O of AU Harrison, Sept. 1, 1983. mhz, 100 kw, HAAT: 1,064 ft. Address: 869 S.E. Main 20% of permittee Street, Roseburg, Ore. 97470. At time of filing in Sept. were principal owners of WTAM(AM)- WGCM(FM) Gulf- Billerica, Mass. of Paul Inc. app. re- -Daughters Saint 1982, Principal was owned by William G. Williamson and port, WOK1(AM)-WJMI(FM) Jackson, both Mississippi, turned for 720 khz, 1 kw-D, 500 w -N. Action Dec. 14. Joseph L. Dent (40% each), Linda J. McCormick and Lee and WBOP(AM) -WTKX(FM) Pensacola, Fla. Action Sept. Raytown, Mo.- Kansas City Black Educational Broad- A. Wood (10% each). Wood was engineer at KOIN-TV 1, 1983. casting Inc. app. returned for 770 khz, 5 kw -D, 500 w -N. Portland, Ore. McCormick was former business reporter at Union City, Tenn.- Futures TV Inc. app. returned for Action Dec. 9. WRC(AM) Washington. Wood and McCormick were also ch. 41; ERP: 5.000 kw vis., 500 kw aur., HAAT 238.65 ft. Gardnerville, Nev.- Intemational Broadcast Consul- principals in app. for new FM at lbmwater, Wash. Action Action Oct. 4. Dec. 8. tants Inc. app. dismissed for 840 khz, 10 kw -D, 1 kw-N. Beaumont, Tex. -George E. Gunter app. returned for Action Dec. 9. Lorenzo, Tex. -KB Radio granted 98.3 mhz, 2.65 kw, ch. 34; ERP 5,000 kw vis., 500 kw aur., HAAT: 365.7. Nelsonville, Ohio-Nelsonville TV Cable Inc. app. re- HAAT: 170 ft. Address: 2409 Mozelle Lane, Austin, Tex. Action April 6. were turned for 770 khz, 250 w -D. Action Dec. 13. 78744. At time of filing in April 1982, Principals James Bumpous and Bryan King (50% each). Bumpous was Kenosha, Wis. -Family Television 55 Ltd. app. dis- vis., Frayser, Tenn.- Nor -Dot Broadcasting Inc. app. re- engineer at KLBJ -AM -FM Austin, Tex., where King was missed for ch. 55, ERP: 5,000 kw 500 kw aur., HAAT: 489 ft. Action Nov. 21. turned for 890 khz, 250 w -D. Action Dec. 9. chief engineer. Action Nov 18. Powell, Tenn. -Bless Your Heart Inc. granted 1040 khz, Kenosha, Wis.-Chicago Communications Service Inc. 5 kw -D, DA. Address: 1038 East Michigan Ave., Orlando, TV's app. dismissed for ch. 55, ERP: 5,000 kw vis.. 500 kw aur., Fla. 32806. Principal: John Rutledge (100%) is applicant for HAAT: 478.5 ft. Action Nov. 21. Marianna, Fla. -Marianna Television Inc. app. returned new AM's in Brentwood, Tenn.; Lockhart, Fla. and Pleasure Kenosha, Wis.- Midwest Broadcast Associates granted Ridge Park. Ky. He is former principal in WINN(AM) Lou- for ch. 34, ERP: 2,500 kw vis., 250 kw aur., HAAT: 324.48 ft. Action Oct. 4. ch. 55; ERP: 1,844 kw vis., 18.44 kw aur., HAAT: 448 ft.; isville, Ky. Action Dec. 7. ant. height above ground: 412 ft. Address: Box 187, Vernon Pensacola, Fla. -Pensacola Television Ltd. app. dis- Hills, Ill. 60061. Principal: Frank Edward Kavenik (100 %), FM's missed for ch. 33, ERP 2,669 wk vis., 266.6 kw aur. , who also is applicant for new AM at Vernon Hills. Action HAAT: 631 ft. Nov. 21. Palm Desert, Calif. -Claridge Corp. app. dismissed for 96.7 mhz, 540 w, HAAT: 630 ft. Action Dec. 2. Pensacola, Ha. -The Harbour Broadcasting Corp. Marshfield, Wis.- Wisconsin TV Ltd. granted ch. 39: granted ch. 33, ERPL 1,380 kw vis., 138 kw aur., HAAT: ERP: 236 kw vis., 23.6 kw aur, HAAT: 663 ft.; ant. height Golden, Co.- Haynes Communications app. dismissed 339 ft. Address: 422 North Baylen St., Pensacola 32501. above ground 622 ft. Address: 3100 Ellias St. Stevens Point, for 96.5 mhz, 100 kw, HAAT: 1,672 ft. Action Nov. 9. Principal is owned by Cooper Yates, Jacob Horton and Frank Wis. 54481. Principals: Journal Printing Co. (90 %) and Ann Agana, Guam-Guam Radio Services Inc. granted A. Baird Jr. (30.8% each), and Miriam Johnson (7.6 %). At Glinski (10%), who have no other broadcast interests.

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 89 Glinski (10%), who have no other broadcast interests. Ninety -T1vo FM Inc. for 5342,623, including assumption of WKSY(FM) Columbia City (Fort Wayne), Ind. (106.3 Glinski is general partner and sole limited partner in Journal 5312,623 note. Seller is owned by John Locke who also was mhz, 3 kw, 300 ft.)- -Seeks assignment of license from Indi- Printing Co. , publisherof Stevens Point, Wis. , Dailylournal. majority owner of WPUL(AM) Bartow, Fla., recently sold ana Broadcast Associates to Kramer Communications Inc. Granted March 31, 1983. It now has call letters for $220,000 ( "Changing Hands," Dec. 19, 1983). Locke is for 5435,000 cash and completion of 554,000 real estate W WTL(TV ). It has applied to increase ERP to 1,657 kw vis. also court appointed receiver for WDLF(AM) Deland, Fla. note. Seller is owned by Arnold Malkan and family. They and decrease HAAT to 652 ft. Locke purchased WBKF two years ago for 5400,000 also own WYMJ(FM) Beaver Creek (Dayton), Ohio; ("Changing Hands," Feb. Oshkosh, Wis. -Eternal World Telecommunications 15, 1982). Buyer is owned by KEYS(AM) and majority of KZFM(FM), both Corpus Arthur R. Smith Jr., who was seeks ch. 22; ERP: 4,000 kw vis., 400 kw aur., HAAT: chief engineer and co-owner Christi, Tex. Buyer is owned by Rudy J. Kramer, station's with Locke (20 %) of Filed Dec. 13. 301.39 ft.; ant. height above ground: 313 ft. Address: 1278 WPUL. general manager (51 %), and John C. Seyfert, Fort Wayne, Vista Del Logo, San Ind., businessman (49 %). Neither have other broadcast in- Luis Obispo, Calif. 93401. Principal is WTAI(AM)- WLLV(FM) Melbourne, Fla. (1560 khz, 5 William V. terests. Filed Dec. 8. owned by Johnson, who is also applicant for kw -D; FM: 107.1 mhz, 3 kw, HAAT: 300 ft.)- -Seeks assign- LPTV's at Guadalupe and Victorville, both California. Ac- ment of license from Cape Canaveral Broadcasting Inc. to WEVV(TV)[CPI Evansville, Ind. (ch. 44, 1,313 kw tion Dec. 8. Silicon East Corp. for 5846,000. Seller is owned by John vis., 262.6 kw aur., HAAT: 970 ft., ant. height above ground Donahey (65 %), Pat Yaturo (25 %) and Al Richards (10%). It 999 ft.) -Seeks transfer of control from Claude H. Bates, has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is owned by Gary William J. Wheeler, Charles R. Wheeler, Ricky D. Van Hess (25 %), Sylvan Taplinger (25 %), Martin W. Spector, Hoose and Alfred D. Van Hoose (51% before; 20.1% after) Ownership changes wife, Dorothy. and Specters' daughters, Roslynn Spooner to Ohio Valley TV Inc. (49% before; 79.9% after) for and Ann Lief (121% each). It also recently bought 562,000. Buyer was granted CP three years ago (see "For the WVTY(FM) (previously WHBS[FM)) Holiday, Fla., for Record," April 20, 1981). Buyer is headed by Alvin V. Applications 5800,000 and WWQT(AM) Dunedin, Fla., for 5475,000 Dauble, president. Principal owner is Richard E. Shively. ( "Changing Hands," both March 14, 1983). Taplinger is who is also majority owner of KNOP -TV North Platte, Neb.; former executive vice president of SJR Communications, 29% owner of WXMT(TV) Grand Rapids, Mich.; 26% of K W FM(FM) Tucson, Ariz. (92.9 mhz, 48 kw, HAAT: 35 which sold off its radio properties. is Florida -based KTPX(TV) Odessa and KWAB(TV) Big Springs, both Tex- ft.)- -Seeks assignment of license from Sandusky Newspa- Spector record retailer. Hess is general manager of buyer's as. He is also applicant for two TV CP's, two LPTV's and pers Inc. to Sun -Com Limited Partnership and Behan Broad- W WQT(AM) -W VTY(FM) Dunedin, Fla., and also has 25% has cable interests, MDS and cellular app.'s. Filed Dec. 12. casting for $4.2 million, including SI.2 million noncompete interest in applicant for three commercial FM's. Filed Nov. agreement. Seller is Los Angeles -based group of four AM's, [CP) Bowling Green. Ky. (ch. 40, 1,096 kw vis., 10.9 28. seven FM's and owner of daily newspapers in Ohio, Michi- kw aur., HAAT: 340 ft; ant height above ground: 324 ft.)- gan and Tennessee. It is headed by Dudley A. White, chair- WGML(AM) Hinesville, Ga. (990 khz, 250 w -D)- Seeks assignment of license from CMM Inc. to IMC Inc. for man. Buyer. based in Meson. is headed by Dennis Behan. Seeks assignment of license from Liberty Broadcasting Inc. 510,000. Seller is owned by Charles M. Miller, who is president. who owns (39%) of general partner, Behan Broad- to Kelwyn John Kovars for 5175,000, including 5150,000 applicant for seven TV's and six FM's. CP was granted May casting. Sun-Corn Limited Partnership is in process of being note. Seller is owned by E.D. Steele Jr., who also owns 18, 1983. Buyer is owned by John M. Cunningham, who has formed. Buyer also owns KLMR(AM) -KSEC(FM) Lamar, LPTV at Hilton Head, S.C., ail is general manager of Tybee no other broadcast interests. Cunningham's parents are ap- Colo., and co- located KCEE(AM) Meson. It recently sold Island, Ga., cable system. Filed Dec. 12. plicants for new FM's at Fresno and Sacramento. Calif. KCEY(AM)-KMIX(FM) Tlrlock- Modesto, Calif. ( "Chang- Cunningham's father has interest in WINT -TV Crossville, ing Hands," Sept. 12, 1983). Filed Nov. 23. KMVT-TV Twin Falls, Idaho (ch. 11, 316 kw vis., 3.5 Tenn. Filed Nov. 30. kw aur., HAAT: 1,190 ft.) -Seeks transfer of control from WLCB Buffalo, Ky. (1430 khz, 500 w -D)-Seeks as- KIST(AM) Santa Barbara, Calif. (1340 khz, 1 kw-D, Western Broadcasting Co. (100% before; none after) to Root signment of license from Lincoln Broadcasting Inc. to 250 w-N)-Seeks assignment of license from KIST Proper- Communications (none before; 100% after) for $11.4 mil- ties Ltd. to LaRue County Broadcasting Inc. for 585,000 plus accounts Cross Creek Communications, for 51.407,750, lion. Seller is headed by Earl E. Morgenroth, chairman and receivable. Seller is owned by Joseph R. Jones and brother, including 51.21 million promissary note. Sale was previous- president. It also owns WJBF- TVAugusta and WTVM -TV ly announced James L. They have no other broadcast interest. Buyer is ("Changing Hands," Sept. 5, 1983), but Cross Columbus, both Georgia; KCAP -AM -FM Helena and equally owned by James D. Cantrell, Keith L. Reising and Creek supplants J.P. Wardlaw, previous licensee of station KVGO -AM Missoula, both Montana; WAPA -TV San Juan, Billy R. Evans. Reising is 75% owner of WI'RE(AM)- and holder of promissary note. as buyer. under same terms as P.R., and KESI(AM)-KRBU -FM Pocatello, Idaho. Buyer is WRZQ-FM Greensburg, Ind. Reising and Evans equally previous contract. Seller is owned by Stanley Neimark, Daytona Beach, Fla. -based company, headed by Chapman own WQXE -FM Elizabethtown, Ky. Filed Nov. 23. president. It has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is owned S. Root, majority owner and chairman. He was majority by James Olerich, account executive at CBS's KNX(AM) owner of Coca -Cola bottler, sold last May. also has food WSIP -AM -FM Paintsville, Ky. (1490 khz, 1 kw -D, 250 Angeles, Los and yet -to-be -named limited partners. Olerich manufacturing and distributing and real estate interests. Root w -N; FM: 98.9 mhz, 31 kw, HAAT: 600 ft.)-Seeks assign- has no other broadcast interests. Filed Dec. 2. has also bought, subject to FCC approval, WNDB(AM)- ment of license from Big Sandy Broadcasting Co. to S.I.P. WPUL(AM) Bartow, Fla. (1130 khz, 2.5 kw -D)-Seeks WWLV-FM Daytona Beach for $2.5 million (BROADCAST- Broadcasting Co. for 51,036,000. Seller is owned by Paul assignment of license from Deco Broadcasting Corp. to DIG, Sept. 19, 1983) and WVFM -FM Lakeland, Fla.,for G. Fyffe, who has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is Thomas Thornburg for $220,000. Seller is majority owned $3.1 million (BROADCASTING, Sept. 5, 1983). Filed Nov. 18. owned by Terry E. Forcht. He also owns WDBL -AM -FM by John Locke, who bought Springfield, Tenn., and WAIN -AM -FM Columbia and station out of receivership two KXTC(AM) Nampa and KQZQ(FM) Caldwell years ago for 5310,000 ( "Changing Hands," Sept. 28, WHIC -AM -FM Hardinsburg, both Kentucky. Filed Nov. 29. (Nampa), both Idaho (1340 khz, 1 kw -D, 250 w -N; FM: 1981). Locke also owns WBKF(FM) MacClenny, Fla., and 103.1 mhz with 3 kw) -Seeks assignment of license from WILP(AM) Paris, Ky. (1440 khz, 1 kw- D)- -Seeks as- is court appointed receiver of WDLF(AM) Deland, Fla. Hayes Broadcasting Co. to Boise Area Radio Stations Inc. signment of license from Fairfield Broadcasting Co. of Ky. Buyer is general manager of WIPC(AM) Lake Wales, Fla., for 5485,000, including $325,000 in notes, and equipment to Mega Broadcasting Corp. for $125,000. Seller is owned and has no other broadcast interests. Filed Dec. 5. lease. Seller is owned by John T. Hays, who bought stations by Stephen C. Trivers and wife, Irene B. (70%) and William WYSE(AM) Inverness, Fla. (1560 khz, 5 kw -D)- two years ago for $525,000 ( "For the Record." May 4, J. Wertz (30 %). It also owns co-located WNCW(FM), Seeks assignment of license from Oz Broadcasting Inc. to 1981). He also owns KAYT(AM) -KNAQ(FM) Rupert, Ida- WQLR(FM) Kalamazoo, Mich., and WEZV(FM) Fort Duke Roberts Broadcast Consultants Inc. for $350.000. ho. Buyer is owned by Ralph J. Carson and family, and Alan Wayne, Ind. Buyer is equally owned by Michael McSorley, Seller is owned by John O'Donnell (51 %) and Loren Zim- D. Hague. They also own KRSP -AM-FM Salt Lake City; John Crawford and John Bush. None have other broadcast merman (49 %). Neither has other broadcast interests. Buyer KRJC(FM) Elko, Nevada, and KSMK -FM Cottonwood, interests. Filed Dec. 9. is owned by Robert D. Stoehr, who is consultant for WIQI- Ariz. Filed Dec. 13. WSNE -FM Taunton, Mass. (FM) [formerly WJYW(FM)) Tampa, Fla. He sold WAPR- (93.3 mhz, 30 kw, HAAT: Chicago (1000 khz, 50 kw -U) as- 620 ft.) -Seeks assignment of license (AM) Avon Park. Fla., two years ago for 5300,000 ("Chang- WCFL(AM) -Saks from Outlet Co. to signment license from Broadcasting System to 2100 Corp. for S3.6 million. is ing Hands," Aug. 17, 1981). Filed Dec. 12. of Mutual Seller Providence, R.1.- Statewide Broadcasting for $8 million. Station was pur- based group owner, recently purchased by parent company WECA -TV Tallahassee, Fla. (ABC, ch. 27, 1,416 kw, chased in 1978 for $12 million (BROADCASTING, April 17, Rockefeller Center Inc. for 5332.1 million (BROADCASTING, HAAT: 867 0.)-Seeks transfer of control from Allen Com- 1978). Seller. Arlington. Va. -based radio network, is subsid- May 9, 1983). It is headed by Bruce Sundlun. president. munications Inc. to Tallahassee -27 Limited Partnership for iary of Amway Corp. and headed by Martin Rubenstein, WSNE is being sold to comply with "one -to -a- market" 53.8 million. Seller is owned by E.C. Allen, Tallahassee president and CEO. It also owns WHN(AM) New York. rule-Outlet also owns WJAR -TV Providence-now that businessman, who has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is Buyer, based in Pompano Beach. Fla., is owned by Jordan purchase by Rockefeller Center invalidates its grandfathered owned by U.S. Communications Group, general partner, E. Ginsburg, chairman; his chidren, Scott Ginsburg, Mark J. status. App. is being submitted for tax certificate for "volun- and yet -to -be -named limited partners. who will own up to Ginsburg and Ricki G. Robinson; Robinson's husband, Joel tary divestiture of 'grandfathered' ownership interest." Buy- 40%. U.S. Communications owners are Joseph D. Tydings P., and Roy Bresky. It has also bought Florida stations er is owned by Donald A. Lopes (51 %) and Thomas L. (43 %), Washington attorney and former U.S. senator (D- WKQE(AM)-WBGM(FM) Tallahassee for $1,575,000 DePetrillo (49 %). Lopes is owner of greater Providence area Md.); Mitchell S. Cutler, Washington attorney, and Louis ("Changing Hands," June 6, 1983); WAPE(AM) Jackson- Kentucky Fried Chicken franchises. DePetrillo, vice presi- Frey Jr., Washington attorney and former U.S. representa- ville for $1,125,000 ("Changing Hands," June 27, 1983), dent of sales, Rooney, Pace, Inc. Neither has other broadcast tive (R -Fla.) (20% each), and John A. Janas (17 %), who is and WVGC(AM) Coral Gables for 51.5 million ( "Changing interests. Filed Nov. 25. former vice president, media group. for Atlanta-based group Hands," April 25, 1983). Filed Nov. 21. owner Rollins Inc. Frey has 16% interest in WMOD(TV) WDJD Jackson, Mich. (1510 khz, 5 kw-D)- -Seeks as- Melbourne. Fla., and Janas is limited partner in three TV's. WTTV(TV) Bloomington (Indianapolis), Ind. (ch. 4, 55 signment of license to James John McCluskey for $60,000. Filed Dec. 8. kw vis., I1 kw aur., HAAY: 1,200 ft., ant. height above Seller is Dudley Communications, owned by Dallas D. Dud- ground: 1,170 ft. ) -Seeks assignment of license from Teleco ley. Station property is now "subject to jurisdiction" of U.S. WFTL(AM) Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (1400 khz, I kw -D, Indiana Inc. to TEL -AM Corp for $73 million. Seller is Bankruptcy Court for Eastern District of Mich., under 250 w -N)-Seeks assignment of license from WFTL Broad- Chap- headed by Harold Berry, chairman, and owned by dozens of ter 11. Buyer also owns WAAQ(FM) Big Rapids, casting Co. Inc. to Channel Communications Inc. for Mich. investors, including Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Filed Nov. 21. S1,520,000. Seller is headed by Joseph C. Amaturo, presi- Co. (40%). Seller has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is dent. It is also selling WWJF(FM) Fort Lauderdale (see headed by De Sales Harrison, former chairman of Pacific & WNLT(AM) Duluth, Minn. (1390 khz, 500 w) -Seeks above). Buyer is being organized Mark Witkin and Arnold Southern Broadcasting (11.1 %); Elmer C. Snow, station's assignment of license from Timothy Banish, receiver, to Bloom, Boston attorneys, who will seek additional inves- current president (he will retain that position); various insti- Liberty Wireless Corp. for $75,000. Seller is receiver for tors. Witkin is one of hosts of Sports Huddle show on tutional investors (55.6 %), and Dunmore Partners Ltd., previous licensee, Northern Light Broadcasting Co. Inc., WHDH(AM) Boston. Witkin and Bloom also have interest headed by general partners Edward G. Victor and Richard V. equally owned by Charles W. Bombard and Douglas J. Li- in WKBR(AM) Manchester, N.H. Filed Dec. 5. Sandler and also owned by 27 employes of New York -based vemois. Buyer is owned by Peter H. May (95 %) and Mark S. WBKF(FM) MacClenny, Fla. (92. I mhz, 3 kw, HAAT: investment firm, Drexel, Bumham & Lambert. Filed Dec. Steinmetz (5 %). May is newscaster and air personality at 300 h.) -Seeks assignment of license from John Locke to 1. KSTP -FM Minneapolis -St. Paul and is also applicant for

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 90 new FM (95.7) mhz at Duluth, Minn. Steinmetz is sales edness and release of all claims, plus half of station's resale WPDX -AM -FM Clarksburg, W. Va. (750 khz, 1 kw -D; manager at WCCO -FM Minneapolis-St. Paul. Filed Nov. value above $500,000. Previous terms of sale between same FM: 104.9 mhz, 2.5 kw, HAAT: 390 ft.)-Seeks assignment 23. two principals -for between $600,000 and 5700,030 and of license from Rau Radio Stations to WPDX Inc. for incorrectly reported in "Changing Hands,' 10, KONY-TV (CP) Thief River Falls, Minn. (ch. 10, ERP: Oct. 1983 - $150,000 cash and $500,000 note. Seller, principally owned were renegotiated at request of seller. Seller is principally 241 kw vis., 2.41 kw aur., HAAT: 447 ft., ant height above by estate of Henry Rau, and headed by Rau's daughter, Robin owned by Peter Kuyper, ground: 496 ft.)-Seeks assignment of license from Olm- president of ancillary rights division Henry, president, is former group owner of six AM's and six MGM/UA, and Peter G. Mangone president stead Communications Inc. to Community Broadcast Inc. of Jr., and CEO FM's which has divested its broadcast properties over last of Telecrafter Corp., Englewood, Colo. -based equip- for $25,000. Seller is Dale R. Olmstead was granted CP LPTV two years. Sale of WPDS -AM -FM completes divestiture. It ment supplier, programer and April 21. 1982, ("For the Record,' May 17, 1983). He also group owner. Buyer is publicly sold last year WATO(AM)-WETQ(FM) Oak Ridge, lenn. held corporation headed by owns KKAQ(AM) Thief River Falls. Buyer is headed by Harry Conlin, president. It also ("Changing Hands," Sept. 19, 1983); WBBB(AM)- owns KYLT(AM)- Missoula, Mont. It will im- John W. Bolger, who is applicant for eight LPTV's in Minn. KZOQ(FM) WPCM(FM) Burlington, N.C. (BROADCASTING, Aug. IS, mediately resell WADK to repay bank debt. Filed Nov. 28. He is pennittee of LPTV's in Bemidji, Minn., and Grand 1983), and WDOV(AM)- WDSD(FM) Dover, Del. (BROAD- Rapids, Mich., and of TV in International Falls, Minn. He CASTING, Sept. 5, 1983). Buyer is owned by Patrick Kelly, also owns 80% of CP for TV at Pembina, N.D. Filed Nov. WLFF(AM) Cayce (Columbia) S.C. (620 khz, 1 kw- executive vice president of Rau Radio (76 %), and Walker 25. D) -Seeks assignment of license from Southcom Inc. to Trumble, general manager of WPDX -AM -FM (24 %). Midland Communications Inc. for S335,000 cash. Seller is KOSC -FM Marshfield. Mo. (104.9 mhz, 3 kw, HAAT: equally owned by Dan Cavell and Robert Liggett Jr. Cavell is WZTQ(AM) Hurricane, W. Va. (1080 khz, S kw -D)- 120 ft.)-Seeks assignment of license from Ozark Summit station's general manager. Liggett also owns co-located Seeks assignment of license from Cosmic Communications Inc. Communications to Ladco Communications for WZLD(FM); WHNN(FM) Bay City, Mich.; WABX(FM) to Miliken Investment Corp. for $200,000, including non- cash, excluding real estate and SI60,000 studio space. Seller Detroit; WFMK(FM) East Lansing, Mich.; WZZR-FM compete agreement and assumption of debts of approximate- also owns co-located KOSC Buyer -AM. is owned by Larry Grand Rapids, Mich., and KTYD(FM) Santa Barbara, Ca- ly $125,000. Seller is equally owned by John M. Thompson, D. Campbell (80 %) and Donald E. Nistl is (20 %). Campbell lif. Buyer is group of 12 shareholders, headed by Raleigh J. Thomas Stanley and Eugene C. Ellison. None have other 43% owner and general manager of KLSM(AM) Spring- Williams, chairman, and Isaac Heyward, president. Wil- broadcast interests. They bought station last year for field, Mo; Nistl is 40% owner of applicant for AM at Lin- liams is Walterboro, S.C., builder; Heyward is announcer at 5110,000 ( "For the Record," Sept. 13, 1982). Buyer is coln, Neb. Filed Dec. 9. WQIZ(AM) St. George, S.C. Other members of group in- owned by James S. Miliken and relatives. Miliken is general KWK -AM -FM St. Louis (1380 khz, 5 kw -D, I kw -N; clude Arthur Whaley Jr., employe of National Black Net- manager of WSGB(AM), which buyer also owns. It is also FM: 106.5 mhz, 39 kw, HAAT: 560 ft.)-Seeks assignment work; Colic L. Lorick Sr., announcer and producer at permitee for new FM on 97. I mhz at Sutton. Filed Nov. 30. of license from Doubleday Broadcasting to Robinson Broad- WCKM(AM) Winnsboro, S.C.; Colic L. Lorick Jr., an- casting for $4.5 million. Seller is New York-based owner of nouncer and producer at WQXL(AM) Columbia, S.C., and two AM's and seven FM's, headed by Gary Stevens, presi- James Cook, announcer at WPAL(AM) Charleston, S.C. Actions Filed Dec. 12. dent. It recently bought WMET(FM) Chicago ( "Changing Hands," March 7, 1983). Buyer is majority owned by Larry WIXR -AM Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (1500 khz, 250 w)- KHTN(FM) Placerville, Calif. (92.1 mhz, 680 w; Robinson. chairman of J.B. Robinson Jewelers, a subsidiary Seeks assignment of license from East Cooper Communica- HAAT: 570 ft.)-- Granted transfer of control of Foothill principal W of W.R. Grace. He also is owner of BBG(AM)- tions Inc. to Low Country Broadcasting Inc. for $126,000, Broadcasting Corp. from Paul E. Gregg and Chris W. Kidd Filed Nov. 29. WMJI(FM) Cleveland. including $120,000 note, plus half of net trade accounts. (47.5% before; none after) to David Evanas and J. Nevin Middletown. N.Y. -Sillerman Morrow Broadcasting Seller is owned by Dr. Stephen Nye Barton. He is also 80% Smith (49.5% before; 100% after). Consideration: stock Group, group owner of four AM's, four FM's and half of owner of applicant for new FM at Mt. Pleasant and full transfer only. Principals: Seller is also owned by Ross Shel- WATL -TV Atlanta. has filed app. for change of positive owner of four app.'s for new FM's in Texas. Buyer is equally ton (3 %). It has no other broadcast interests. Buyers have no control. Company is owned by Robert F. X. Sillerman and owned by Deborah B. Carter, general manager of WIXR, her other broadcast interests. Action Dec. 12. Bruce Morrow (37% each), and Howard Tytle and Gerald father Phillip E. Backus, program director, and John C. KVOD(FM) Denver (99.5 mhz, 100 kw; HAAT 380 Wendel (121/2% each). Company proposes to buy two- thirds Grant, operations manager. Filed Dec. 13. ft.)- Granted assignment of license from Capitol City of Morrow's shares for $467,000. Tytel and Wendel will also WPKZ(AM) Pickens, S.C. (1540 khz, 10 kw -D)- Broadcasting Co. to Henry Broadcasting Co. for million. surrender some shares; number of shares outstanding would S6 Seeks assignment of license from Charles E. Stovall to Tab- Seller is equally owned by Edwin E. Koepke and Frank E. be reduced from 1,333 to 900. After transaction, ownership ernacle Christian Schools for $150,000. Seller is East Point, Amole Jr., who have no other broadcast interests. Buyer is would be: Sillerman 55.5 %, Tytel and Wendel (16% each), Ga.. minister. He bought station two years ago for $225,000. owned by Charlton H. Buckley, San Francisco investor who and Morrow 12.5 %. Morrow would also become consultant Buyer is associated with Ministry of Tabernacle Baptist also owns KYTE(AM) -KRCK(FM) Portland, Ore. Action to company for six years with four-year renewal clause. Church at Greenville, S.C. Dr. Harold B. Slightler is pastor. Dec. 5. Filed Dec. 15. Filed Nov. 28. WEEF(AM) Highland Park, Ill. (1430 khz. 1 kw -D, WVCB(AM) Shallotte, N.C. (1400 khz, 500 w -D)- DA)- Granted transfer of control of Metroweb Corp. from Seeks assignment of license from Shallone Broadcasting WKCE(AM) Harriman, Tex. (1230 kw, 250 w -U)- Newsweb Corp. (90% before; none before) to Gordon H. Co. to John G. Worrell for $30,000. Seller is owned by Seeks assignment of license from Morgan Broadcasting Co. Winston and Myra M. Winston (10% before; 100% after). estate of Rufus D. White Jr. (50%), Alvin Earl Milliken and to Kenneth Mynatt for $150,000 including $110.000 note. Consideration: $500,000 plus SI 50,000 noncompete agree- Auburn E. Dutton (25% each). Milliken also is pennittee for Seller is owned by Harry J. Morgan, who also owns ment. Sale is contingent upon location of new antenna site co-located WAEM(FM). Buyer has no other broadcast inter- WSKT(AM) Knoxville and WSVC(AM) Dunlap, both Ten- for station. Seller is owned by Fred Eychaner, who has com- ests. Filed Nov. 23. nessee, and WSEB(AM)- WSKP(FM) Sebring, Fla. Buyer mercial printing interests. He also owns WPWR-TVAurora, has no other broadcast interests. Filed Dec. 19. WHSL(FM) Wilmington, N.C. (97.3 mhz. 100 kw) Ill., and owns 3.5% of voting stock of Des Moines Register Seeks assignment of license from Jefferson -Pilot Broadcast- 'WUT -TV Lexington. Tenn. (ch. 11, 316 kw vis., 63 and Tribune Co., which owns three V's and two AM -FM ing Co. to WMFD Inc. for SI million. Seller is subsidiary of kw aur., HAAT: 640 ft.: ant height above ground 496 ft.)- combos. He is permitee for KTVJ -TV Boulder, Colo. Buy- Jefferson -Pilot Corp., Greensboro, N.C., -based insurance Seeks assignment of license from Tennessee State Board of ers are husband and wife. Gordon Winston is CPA and man- company, newspaper publisher and group owner of five Education to West Tennessee Public TV Council Inc. for agement consultant for Eychaner. Myra Winston is real es- AM's. four FM's and two TV's. It is also selling co- located nonmonetary consideration. Seller also is licensee of tate manager. Action Dec. 8. WWIL(AM) (see below). Buyer is 80% owned by Carolina 'WTCI(TV) Chattanooga and 'WCTE Cookeville, Tenn. WHHL(AM)-WHUZ(FM) Huntington, Ind. (1300 khz. Bottlers, local Pepsi Cola bottling company, equally owned Buyer is nonprofit membership corporation headed by Mrs. 500 w -D; FM: 103.1 mhz, 3 kw, HAAT: 377 ft.) -- Granted by Donald R. Watson and Carl B. Brown. Other buyers are Alone Davis, president, who is part-time secretary at Vin- assignment of license from Huse Radio Inc. to Group G Lee W. Hauser and H. Bretton Blizzard (10% each). Hauser cent Instruments of Martin (Tenn.). Filed Dec. 6. Broadcasting Inc. of Indiana for $525,000. Seller is owned is former manager at WCHL(AM) Chapel Hill, N.C.; Bliz- 'KZLN(TV) Harlingen, Tex. (ch. 60, 36.58 kw vis., by Edwin Huse (70 %) and wife, Helen (30 %). They have no zard owns Wilmington lighting store. Buyer earlier this year 26.58 kw auc, HAAT: 1,545 ft, ant. 1,494 ft. above other broadcast interests. Buyer is headed by Timothy J. bought co- located WMFD(AM) for S500,000 ( "Changing ground)-Seeks assignment of license from Texas Consum- Ginrich (professional name, Robert A. Sherman), radio con- Hands," Feb. 21, 1983). WHSL is on 97.3 mhz with 100 kw er Education and Communication Development Committee sultant in Port Huron, Mich. Action Dec. 15. and antenna 560 feet above average terrain. Inc. to RGV Educational Broadcasting Inc. for payment of WDRB -TV Louisville, Ky. (ch. 41; ERP: 303 kw vis., WWIL(AM) Wilmington, N.C. (1490 khz, 1 kw -D, 250 $36,000 tax liability and $15,000 outstanding wages. Dio- 30.3 kw auc, HAAT: 1,280 Granted assignment of w -N) Sold by Jefferson-Pilot Broadcasting Inc. to Echo cese of Brownsville will also forgive $356,000 debt. Facili- ft.)- license from Cowles Media Co. to Toledo Blade Co. for S IO Broadcasting Corp. for $450,000. Seller is subsidiary of ties are not being purchased. Station has been off air for million (BROADCASTNo, Sept. 19, 1983). Seller, based in Jefferson -Pilot Corp., Greensboro. N.C., -based insurance previous six months. Seller is nonprofit education corpora- Minneapolis, is publisher of Minneapolis Tribune, other company, newspaper publisher and group owner of five tion headed by Francisco Briones, president and general newspapers, and has cable interests. It sold its only other AM's, four FM's and two TV's. It is also selling co- located manager. Buyer is nonprofit Texas corporation headed by broadcast property, KTVH(TV) Hutchison (Witchita), Kan., WHSL(FM) (see above). Buyer is owned by James Capers Gus Barrera, president, who is chancellor of Diocese of last year (BROADCASTING, Dec. 20, 1982). Buyer, Toledo, Jr., who is currently vice president in charge of seller's Wil- Brownsville, Tex. Filed Oct. 16. Ohio-based newspaper publisher is owned by William and mington and Greensboro, N.C., radio properties. WWIL is Paul Block Jr., brothers. It also owns WLIO(TV) Lima, on 1490 khz with 1 kw day and 250 w night. WKEZ -FM Yorktown, Va. (WKEZ 94.1 mhz, 50 kw, 500 -Seeks Ohio; WLFI -TV Lafayette, Ind., and cable TV systems in Johnstown, ft.)- assignment of license from Karas Radio WCRO(AM) Pa. (1230 khz, 1 kw, 250 w- Toledo; Monroe, Mich., and Sandusky, Ohio. It has signed Corp. to Melody Corp. of Virginia for $1.2 million. Seller is N) -Seeks assignment of license from Century Broadcast- letter of intent to sell WTKN(AM) -W WSW Pittsburgh, headed by Stan Karas, former general manager of recently -FM ing of Pennsylvania to Hamilton Communications Inc. for to Shamrock Broadcasting Co. Action Dec. 5. sold WEAM(AM) ( "Changing Hands," May 16, 1983). 5210,000. Seller is headed by Henry Gladstone, who is Principal owners include Lee Lovett, Arthur Stambler, WOCB(AM)- WSOX -FM West Yarmouth, Mass. (1240 former announcer at WOR(AM) New York. None of owners Thomas Siebert and Joe Hennesy, all members of Washing- khz; I kw -D, 250 w -N; FM: 94.9 mhz; 50 kw; HAAT: 245 have other broadcast interests. Buyer is owned by Roben J. ton -based communications law farm bearing their names. It ft.)-Granted assignment of license from Central Vermont Hamilton (70 %) and and James London (30 %). Hamilton is also owns WANB -AM -FM Waynesburg, Pa., and 80% Radio Corp. to WOCB Acquisition Corp. for $4.1 million. national music director for RKO Radio and operations man- owns of KMZQ -FM Henderson (Las Vegas). Seller is subsidiary of Laconia, N.H. -based Sconnix Group ager at RKO's KHJ(AM) -KRTH(FM) Los Angeles. London Buyer is equally owned by Catherine Pendleton LaFerme Broadcasting Inc., owned by Randall T. Odeneal, Theodore is North Hollywood, Calif., home improvement contractor. and Patricia L. Parker. Filed Nov. 28. LaFerme is former regional sales manager at WFO- E. Nixon, Scott R. McQueen and Alfred W. Hill. Sconnix G(AM) Suffolk (Norfolk), Va. Her husband, Robert, is gen- also owns WZZC(FM) East Moline, Ill.; WKZU(AM)- WADK(AM) Newport, R.I. (1540 khz, I kw) -Seeks eral manager of WKEZ, and has minor interest in seller. WLNH(FM) Laconia, N.H.; WTMA(AM)- WSSX(FM) assignment of license from Key Station Inc. to Spectrum Parker was advertising manager for Virginia Beach furniture Charleston, S.C., and WRKR(AM) -KFKF(FM) Kansas Communications Corp. for cancellation of 5500,000 indebt- store. Filed Nov. 23. City, Kan. Buyer is principally owned by Robert F.X. Sifter-

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 91 man and Bruce Morrow (see "Ownership changes" applica- WRRZ(AM) Clinton, N.C. (880 khz, I kw-D)-Grant- KMUN(FM)[CP] Astoria, Ore. (91.9 mhz)- Granted tions, Middletown, N.Y.), who also own 50% of WATL-TV ed assignment of license from WRRZ Radio Co. to Sampson assignment of CP from KBOO Foundation to Tillicum Foun- Atlanta and 100% of WRAN(AM) Dover, N.1.; and Broadcasting Co. for 5175,000. Seller is also selling co- dation. Buyer is headed by Jim Casterine, president, and WJJB(FM) Hyde Park and WALL(AM)-WKGL(FM) located WRRZ -FM (see above). Buyer is owned by em- Rita Rega, vice president. It has no other broadcast interests. Middleton, both New York. They recently bought WHMP- ployes of station: Delma Dixon, broadcast engineer; Cla- Action Nov. 16. AM-FM Northampton, Mass., (see "For the Record." July rence Denton, program director, and Daniel Lucas, assistant WHOL(AM) Allentown, Pa. (1600 khz, 500 w -D, 25, 1983). Action Dec. 8. program director. Action Dec. 13. DA)- Granted assignment of license from Empire Broad- ICPIWAQP(TV) Saginaw, Mich. (ch. 34; ERP: 2,500 WDLV(AM)- WIOZ(FM) Pinehurst/Southem Pines, casting Co. Inc. to Radio 16 Inc. for $450,000. Seller is kw vis., 250 kw am., HAAT: 324.48 ft., ant. height above N.C. (550 khz, I kw-D; 107.1 mhz, 3 kw; HAAT 300 ft.)- equally owned by Ray M. Schacht and James A. Herbert ground: 268.4 ft.)- Granted assignment of license from Granted assignment of license from 107 Inc. to Muirfield who have no other broadcast interests. Buyer is jointly Saginaw Communications Inc. to Tri-state Christian T.V. for Broadcasting Inc. for $1,040,000. Seller is owned by Wil- owned by Clyde E. Griffith and wife, Suzanne G., who run $50,000. Seller is owned by Doylan Forney, president, who Bam R. Gaston, Marco Island, Fla. It has no other broadcast family counseling firm in Philadelphia. They have no other also owns KGLR(AM) Thcson and KKAF(FM) Arizona interests. Buyer is owned by C. Walker Moms, formerly broadcast interests. Action Dec. 8. both Arizona. Buyer is nonprofit corporation. headed general manager of WCHL(AM) Chapel Hill, N.C. Action City, WEAB(AM) Greer, S.C. (800 khz, 250 w- D)-- Granted Dec. 15. by Garth Coonce, president. Buyer has transfer of control assignment of license from Greer Broadcasting Co. Inc. to application to acquire Ch. 27 licensee of Inc., WDDD -TV KNOX(AM)- KYTN(FM) Grand Forks, N.D. (1310 Thomas D. Norton for $167,500. Seller is owned by E.A. Marion, Ill. Action Dec. 9. khz, 5 kw -U, 94.7 mhz, 100 kw, HAAT: 325 ft.)- Granted Burch 75% and John A. Salter Jr. (25 %), who have no other KGHS(AM)- KSDM(FM) International Falls, Minn. assignment of license from Billings/Lafayette Associates broadcast interests. Buyer is licensee of WPJM(AM) (1230 khz; 500 w -D, 250 w -N: FM: 94.3 mhz, 3 kw, HAAT: Ltd. to Red River Associates for $3 million. Seller is headed Adamsville, Tenn. Action Dec. 2. by Henry P. Slane. Slane and other principals also have 153 ft.)- Granted assignment of license from Borderland WTVC(TV) Chattanooga and KFDM -TV Beaumont, interest in Peoria Journal Inc., publisher and group owner of Broadcasting to Communications International Assoc. Inc. Tèx. (Port Arthur) (ch. 9, 316 kw vis., 31.6 kw aur. HAAT: for $425,000. Seller is owned by Daniel D. Ganter and 1,040; ant. height above ground: 278 ft.: ch. 6; 100 kw vis., Karen N. Ganter, who have no other broadcast interests. It 20 kw aur., HAAT 960 ft.; ant. height above ground: 1,031 currently seeks modification of FM permit to increase power Summary of broadcasting ft.)- Granted 100% transfer of control (Chattanooga) and to 100 kw and to build new 420 ft. tower. Buyer is owned by assignment of license (Beaumont) from Belo Broadcasting Frederick H. Walter, M.D., general practitioner in Interna- as of October 31, 1983 to Freedom -TV Sub Inc. for $24.5 million. Seller is owned tional Falls (50 %), Craig Peacock and wife, Joyce (25 %); by Dallas -based group owner and newspaper publisher; her brother James Bartowski and wife. Louise (25 %). Craig which purchased Corinthian Broadcast Group -five VHF's Peacock and James Bartowski own and operate a local Coca - Service On Air CP's Total' and one UHF-from Dun & Bradstreet (Baonncnsimrc, Cola bottling plant. It has no other broadcast interests. Ac- June 27, 1983). Buyer is Santa Ana, -based newspaper Commercial AM 4,726 166 4,892 Calif. tion Dec. 13. publisher and owner of two TV's. It purchased WLNE(TV) Commercial FM 3,490 425 3,915 WLBT -TV Jackson, and WLBM -TV Meridian, both Providence, R.I. -New Bedford, Mass., earlier this year Educational FM 1,104 181 1,285 Mississippi (ch. 3, 95.7 kw vis, 19.1 kw auz, HAAT: 2,419 (BRonocnsTwe, Jan. 3, 1983). Action Dec. 13. Total Radio 9,320 772 10.092 ft., ant. height above ground 1,999 ft.; ch. 30, 89.1 kw vis., KALK(FM) Denison- Sherman, Tex. (104.9 mhz, 3 kw, 8.9 kw aur., HAAT: 234 ft, ant. height above ground 333 FM translators 741 423 1,164 HAAT 298 ft.)-Granted transfer of control from Grayson ft.)- Granted transfer of control from TV-3 Inc. from indi- Collegiate Communications Inc. to Stansell Communica- vidual stockholders (100% before; none after) to Civic Com- Commercial VHF TV 536 19 555 tions for $306,000 plus $20,(100 noncompete agreement. munications Corp. (none before; 100% after). Consideration Station began operation Oct. 17. Seller is owned by Thomas Commercial UHF TV 334 200 534 $12,765,000. Seller is owned by 24 shareholders. Aaron E. Spellman, who also has interest in KSKS(AM) Conroe, Tex. Educational VHF TV 107 5 112 Henry, chairman; Charles L. Young, vice president, and Buyer is owned by Jim Stansell, Eastem division manager Robert C. Travis are shareholders who will also have interest Educational UHF TV 172 22 194 for Dallas -based Satellite Music Network, and formerly co- in buyer. None have other broadcast interests. Henry is Total TV 1,149 246 1,395 owner of KIXK(FM) Denton, Tex. Action Dec. 9. Clarksdale, Miss., pharmacist; Charles L. Young, is Meri- Tex. w dan, Miss., businessman; Travis is Jackson, Miss., attorney. KZEE(AM) Weatherford, (1220 khz, 500 -D)- Buyer is composed of Aaron E. Henry 26.3 %, Charles L. VHF LPN 179 80 259 Granted assignment of license from KZEE Radio Inc. to Young 26.3 %, Buford Television Inc. 25.4 %. InterFirst Ven- UHF LPN 66 71 137 Crest Communications for $800,000. Seller is owned by Galen O. Gilbert 75% and Dave Solmonson 25 %. They ture Corp. 10.9 %, Robert C. Travis 3.5% and three others. Total LPN 245 151 396 recently Bartlesville, for Buford Television is MSO and owns KU'V--TV Tyler and bought KYFM(FM) Okla., $1.1 KTRE -TV Lufkin, both Texas. and KTMA -TV Minneapo- million (BROADCASTING, April 1 1, 1983). Gilbert has major- VHF translators 2,831 206 3,037 interest Jasper, and lis. It also has 20% interest in Home Entertainment Network ity in KTXJ(AM)- KWYX(FM) translators 1,850 Inc., which is licensee of WBTI(TV) Cincinnati and pro- UHF 342 2,192 KDXE(AM) Sulphur Springs, both Texas; KBTN(AM) -KWWR vides subscription television service. Interfirst Venture Neosho, and KXEO(AM) -FM Mexico, both Mis- souri. He also owns KPET(AM) Lamesa, Tex., and recently -Corp. is subsidiary of InterFirst Bank, Dallas. Action Dec. ITFS 250 114 364 sold co-located KCOT(FM) for $525,000 ("Changing 12. Low -power auxiliary 824 0 824 Hands ", Nov. 29, 1982). Buyers are Robert Griffin, indepen- KWRT(AM)- KDBX(FM) Boonville, Mo. (1370 khz, 1 Nauxiliaries 7,430 205 7,635 dent financial consultant and formerly chief financial officer kw-D; FM: 99.3 mhz, 3 kw HAAT: 285 ft.)-Granted as- UHF translator /boosters 6 0 6 for New Orleans steamship company, and Curtis Sorrells, signment of license from Big Country of Missouri Inc. to T Experimental N 3 5 8 geophysicist. Sorrells is limited partner in United Cablevi- & T Communications Inc. for $475,000 plus $50,000 non- sion, MSO in Maine and Illinois. Action Dec. 8. compete agreement. Seller is jointly owned by Richard L. Remote pickup 12,338 53 12,391 Billings and his wife, Patricia A., who are applicants for new Aural STL & intercity relay 2,836 166 3002 KRGQ(FM)[CP] Roy, Utah (107.9 mhz, 67 kw, HAAT CP FM at South Jacksonville. Ill. Buyer is equally owned by 2,383 ft.)- Granted assignment of from Matgarette Kathlene Wamsley to Kargo Broadcasting for $41,325. Sell- Phillip W. Trammell and wife, Barbara J. Phillip Trammell Includes -air licenses. oll who for was manager at was general manager of KSD(AM) St. Louis. Barbara Tram- er, at time she applied CP, operation West was mell is housewife. They have no other broadcast interests. KRGO(AM) Valley City (Salt Lake City), awarded 10% Action Dec. 13. CP June 24, 1983. She will have interest in buyer. Buyer also includes Sherwin Brotman (45 %), president and KLRS -AM -FM Mountain Grove, Mo. (1360 khz, 1 kw- three AM's and three FM's. It also recently donated 45% owner of KRGO, and seller's father, Gene Guthrie D, DA -D; 92.7 mhz, 3 kw, HAAT: 300 ft.)- Granted assign- KBMY(AM) Billings, Mont., to college ("Riding Gain," (45 %), general manager and 25% owner of KRGO. Brotman ment of license from Kickapoo Prairie Broadcasting Co. to Oct. 24, 1983). Buyer is partnership. headed by John B. has app. pending for new FM at Denton, Tex., and his Communications Works Inc. for $240,000. Seller is owned Babcock, broadcast consultant and former executive vice daughter has app. pending for new FM at Rockport, Tex. by Jeanne Strauss Kramer, and her husband, Robert C. It president and chief operating officer of Park Broadcasting Action Aug. 29 also owns KICK(AM) Springfield, Mo. Buyer is equally Co., Ithaca. N.Y. It has no other broadcast interests. Action KVEZ(FM) Smithfield, Utah (103.9, 3 Granted owned by Larry D. Spence, Robert S. Chaney Ill, John W. Dec. 13. kw)- Carr and David E. Horst, none of whom have other broad- assignment of license from M and M Broadcasting Co. Inc. WNYN(AM) Canton, Ohio (900 khz, 500 w -D)- cast interests. Action Dec. 2. to Ronald Chrismer and others for $235,000. Seller is owned Granted transfer of control from Stephen A. Bloomfield and by Gregory Merrill (80 %) and David J. Miller (20 %). Mer- mhz; 46 WZIR(FM) Niagra Falls, N.Y. (98.5 kw; others (60% before; none after) to Raymond N. Malcolm and rill is associate with Chapman Associates. Miller is president HAAT: 420 ft.)--Granted by Butler Communications Corp. Robert C. Rippler (40% before; 100% after) for $300,000. of the Utah Broadcasters Association. They have no other to Porter Broadcasting Corp. for $976,434.23. Seller. which Seller is headed by Stephen A. Bloomfield, news producer at broadcast interests. Buyer is limited partnership. Ronald also owns co- located WHLD(AM), has filed for reorganiza- WJKW -TV Cleveland. It has no other broadcast interests. Christner (55 %), his brother, Daniel (7.5 %), and Richard tion under Chapter 11. Sale is part of reorganization plan and Buyer is owned by Raymond N. Malcolm and Robert C. Cano (7.5 %), are general partners. Ronald Chrismer profes- is also subject to approval by bankruptcy court. Seller is Hippler. Malcolm, who already owns 40 %, is Canton, Ohio- sor of business administration at Loyola University, New owned by Paul A. Butler, 42.57% and others; some of whom based insurance businessman. He also has interest in writ': Orleans, and real estate investor. Daniel Christner is an- also have interest in WECK(AM) Cheetowaga, N.Y. Buyer (AM) Tallahassee, Fla. Rippler is president and general nouncer at WJBO(AM) Baton Rouge. Richard Cano is sales is owned by Winslow T. Porter Jr., who also owns WMYF- manager of WNYN. Action Dec. 8. representative at KCEY(AM)- KMIX(FM) Tbrlock. Calif. (AM)-WERZ(FM) Exeter, N.H., and WJTO(AM)- KKLR -FM Edmond, Okla. (97.7 mhz, 3 kw, HAAT: 300 Action Dec. 6. WIGY(FM) Bath, Me. Action Dec. 7. ft. )- Granted assignment of license from Mid America Me- WRRZ -FM Clinton, N.C. (107.1 mhz, 3 kw, HAAT: dia Co. to Oaks Broadcasting Inc. for $500,000. Purchase 300 ft.)- Granted assignment of license from WRRZ Radio pre- empted auction of station that sellers had scheduled for Co. to WRRZ Radio Co. Inc. for $200,000. Seller is owned Oct. 20. Seller is Louisiana partnership, headed by James A. Facilities changes by John L. Austin and brothers, George T., A.G. and J.B. Reeder, managing partner. It also owns KCOZ(AM) -KOKA- Williams (25% each). It is also selling co- located (FM) Shreveport, La. Buyer is owned by Max W. Wells, WRRZ(AM) (see below). Buyer is owned by Lawrence B. Dallas banker, and Ken Fairchild, general manager of KRLD Carr, who is licensee of co-located WCLN(AM). Action Dallas, which is being sold to CBS ( "Top of the Week," April Broadcast actions released Sept. 23, 1983, ("For the Dec. 15. 25, 1983). Action Dec. 15. Record," Oct. 3) inadvertently contained following item

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 92 which should be deleted -KBLQ -FM Logan, Utah (92.9 mod. of CP (BPH- 8209I5AH) to change ERP to 75 kw and mod. of CP (BPH- 830401AF, as mod.) to make changes in mhz) -App. granted to chg. TL, add remote control, change HAAT to 172 ft. Action Dec. 6. ant. sys.; change ERP to 7.8 kw, and change HAAT to 1,220 ERP to 100 kw (H), change HAAT to 168 ft. and make ft. Action Nov. 28. *KNNB (88.1 mhz) Whiteriver, Ariz. -Granted app. changes in ant. syst. Release of Dec. 15. for CP to change TL and make changes in ant. sys. Action WUUU (102.5 mhz) Roma-Utica, N.Y. -Granted app. AM actions Dec. 14. for CP to make changes in ant. sys.; increase ERP to 26.9 kw, and decrease HAAT to 647 ft. Action Dec. I. KEZQ (100.3 mhz) Jacksonville, Ark. - Granted app. KKMC (880 khz) Gonzales, Calif. -Returned app. for for CP to change HAAT to 504 ft. MEA under section WVCD (97.9 mhz) Hazelton, Pa.- Dismissed app. for CP to increase night power to 5 kw. Action Dec. 9. 1.1305. Action Dec. 7. CP to make changes in ant. sys.; change type ant.; change TL; decrease ERP KGDP (660 khz) Santa Ynez, Calif.- Granted app. for *KEFR (89.9 mhz) Le Grand, Calif.-Granted app. for to 19.5 kw; increase HAAT to 729 ft., and change TPO. Action Dec. 9. mod. of CP (BP- 20499) to change TL. Action Nov. 30. mod. of CP (BPED -820810Aí) to make changes. Action 14. *WBHA (90.9 KLLK (1250 khz) Willits, Calif. -Granted app. for Dec. mhz) Hemingway, S.C.-GGranted app. for mod. of CP (BPED- 820311AH, as mod.) to make mod. of CP (BP- 801104AD) to change TL. MEA under KUBB (96.3 mhz) Mariposa, Calif.-Granted app. for changes in ant. sys.; requests mod. of CP to construct 889 ft. section 1.1305. Action Nov. 30. waiver of section 73.1201(B)(2) of rules to identify as tower from location authorized. Action Dec. 13. KLTT (800 khz) Brighton, Colo.- Granted app. for CP "Kubb, Mariposa -Merced." Action Dec. 8. New (102.9 mhz) Sisseton, S.D. -Granted app. for to increase power to 1 kw and install DA -D. MEA under KRIJ (92.7 mhz) Paradise, Calif. -Granted app. for mod. of CP (BPH -830131 AK) to change TL; change ERP to section 1.1305. Action Dec. 7. waiver of section 73.120) (B)(2) of rules to identify as "Para- 100 kw, and HAAT to 463 ft. Action Dec. 6. WFFG (1300 khz) Marathon, Ha.-Granted app. for CP dise- Chico, Calif." KSLT (101.1 mhz) Spearfish, S.D. -Granted app. for to increase power to 2.5 kw-D /N and change to DA -I . Ac- KBUL (107.1 mhz) Brush, Colo.- Granted app. for CP CP to change TL; change ERP to 100 kw, and change tion Dec. 13. to make changes in ant. sys. and increase HAAT to I11 ft. HAAT to 1,702 ft. WSUA (1260 khz) Miami-Granted app. for CP to Action Dec. I. WCPH -FM (103.1 mhz) Etowah, Tenn.-Granted app. make changes in ant. sys. and granted request for waiver of KGBS (96.1 mhz) Greeley, Colo.-GGranted app. for for mod. of CP to change SL. Requested waiver of section section 73.24 of rules. Action Dec. 8. waiver of section 73.1201(B)(2) of rules to identify as 731125(B)(2) of the rules. Action Dec. 5. KPOI (1040 khz) Honolulu-Granted app. for mod. of "Greeley-Fort Collins" Greeley, Colo. Action Dec. 13. WZEZ (92.9 mhz) Nashville- Dismissed CP to make CP (810313AW) to change TL. Action Nov 30. KTUS (103.9 mhz) Village, Snowmass Colo.-Granted changes in ant. sys. Action Nov. 30. WMAX (1480 khz) Kentwood, Mich.--- Granted app. app. for mod. of CP (BPH-810817AE) to change SL. Action for CP to change hours of oper. to unlimited by adding 5 kw- Dec. 13. KNOK-FM (107.5 mhz) Fort Worth -Returned app. for mod. of CP (BPH- 820330AL). Action Dec. 6. N; install DA -N, and change city of license and TL. MEA New (91.5 mhz) New Port Richey, Fla.-Granted app. under section 1.1305. Action Dec. 14. for CP to make changes in ant. sys.; specify new trans. and KLSR -FM (105.3 mhz) Memphis, Tex.- Granted app. WRNA (1140 khz) China Grove, N.C.- Returned app. ant. sys., and increase HAAT from 180 to 193 ft. Action for mod. of CP (BPH- 810601AA, as mod.) to make changes for CP to change frequency to 770 khz and increase power to Dec. 1. in ant. sys. and decrease ERP to 61.30 kw. Action Nov. 30. 2.5 kw. Action Dec. 14. WEDR (99.1 mhz) Miami -Dismissed app. for CP to KVWG -FM (95.3 mhz) Pearsall, Tex.-Granted app. WSJS (600 khz) Winston -Salem, N.C. -Dismissed change TL; change ERP to 100 kw; change HAAT to 600 ft., for mod. of CP (BPH -8109) IAB, as mod.) to decrease ant. height; increase app. for CP to make changes in ant. sys. Action Dec. 13. and make changes in ant. sys. Action Nov. 25. ERP to 3 kw, and decrease HAAT to 202.5 ft. Action Dec. 12. KQWB (1550 khz) Fargo, N.D.- Granted app. for CP WIBN (98.3 mhz) Earl Park, Ind.-Granted app. for (94.9 Virginia Va. to augment nighttime standard pattern. Action Nov. 25. waiver of section 1201(B)(2) of rules to identify as "WIBN- WNRN mhz) Beach, -Granted app. for mod. of CP (BPH -6754, as mod.) to increase ERP to 50 (1230 Earl Park, Fowler, Kentland." Action Dec. 8. KDOV khz) Talent, Ore.-Granted app. for CP to kw. Action Dec. 12. change city of license; change frequency to 1230 khz; WBNI (89.1 mhz) Fort Wayne, Ind.-Granted app. for KLYK (105.5 change hours of operation to unlimited by adding 250 w -N, mod. of CP (BPED -820621 Al, as mod.) to make changes mhz) Longview, Wash.-Granted app. for CP to aux. and make changes in ant. sys. Action Dec. 7. in ant. sys; change TL; change ERP to 31 kw, and change install FM ant. Action Dec. 6. HAAT to 452 ft. Action Dec. 1. KGRV (700 khz) Winston, Ore.-Granted app. to KEYF (98.5 mhz) Grand Coulee, Wash.-Granted app. change TL. Action Dec. 7. KDIC (88.5 mhz) Grinnell, Iowa-Granted app. for for mod. of CP (BPH- 820503AR) to change TL. Action CP to increase ERP to 0.419 kw; specify HAATat 123.86 Dec. 6. WPLW (1590 khz) Carnegie, Pa.- Returned app. for CP ft., and install new ant. Action Nov. 28. to change frequency to 660 khz; change power to 250 w, and TV actions change to non -DA. Action Nov. 9. WLBJ -FM (96.7 mhz) Bowling Green, Ky.- Granted app. for CP to make changes in ant. sys.; change TL; in- WIV V (780 khz) Vieques, P.R.- Dismissed app. for CP KNXV-TV (ch. 15) Phoenix-Granted app. for CP to crease ERP to 0.5 kw, and increase HAAT to 630 ft. Action to change D and N power 50 kw; install DA -2; change freq. change ERP to 1,084 kw vis., 108.4 kw aur. Action Dec. 8. Dec. 13. from 1370 khz to 780 khz, and change TL and SL. MEA KABC-TV (ch. 7) Los Angeles- Granted app. for CP to under section 1.1305. Action Nov. 29. WKDO -FM (105.5 mhz) Liberty, Ky- Returned app. change ERP to 141.25 kw vis., 28.9 kw aur.; change TL, for CP to make changes in ant. sys.; change change ERP WALD (1080 khz) Walterboro, S.C.- Granted app. for TL; and change HAAT to 3,213 ft. Action Dec. 5. to 3 kw, and change HAAT to 238 ft. Action Dec. 15. CP to change frequency and increase power to 2.5 kw (CH). KXRM -TV (ch. 21) Colorado Springs-Granted app. Action Nov. 29. KHAA (106.7 mhz) Port Sulphur, La-Granted app. for MP (BPCT- 800402KF) to change ERP to 1,054 kw vis., for mod. of CP (BPH- 791113AC, as mod.) to KXRB (1000 khz) Sioux Falls, S.D. -Dismissed CP to make change 105.4 kw aur.; change HAAT to 2,085 ft., and change ant. in ant. sys. and change TL. changes hours of operation to unlimited by adding 2.5 kw -N; Action Dec. 2. and TL. Action Dec. 12. increase power to 10 kw -D; install DA -2; change TL, and WGTF (96.3 mhz) Nantucket, Mass.-Granted app. for WBBS -TV (ch. 60) West Chicago, Ill.-GGranted app. make changes in ant. sys. MEA under section 1.1305. Ac- CP to make changes in sys.; install aux. system; decrease for MP (BPCT-780907KM) to install aux. sys.; change ERP tion Dec. 13. ERP to 5 kw, and decrease HAAT to 102 ft. Action Dec. 7. to 161.4 kw vis., 16.14 kw aur., and change HAAT to 1,581 ft. Action Dec. 5. WNPC (1060 khz) Newport, Tenn.-Returned app. for WEGS (95.3 mhz) Gaylord, Mich.-Granted app. for CP to change frequency to 1180 khz and power to 10 kw. mod. of CP (BPH- 821102AA) to change TL; change HAAT WFDG (ch. 28) New Bedford, Mass.-Granted app. for Action Nov. 29. to 325 ft., and make changes in ant. sys. Action Dec. 7. MP to change ERP to 2,754 kw vis., 275.4 kw aur., and change TL. Action Dec. 9. WBLB (134016z) Pulaski, Va. -Granted app. for CP to WJBL -FM (94.5 mhz) Holland -Grand Rapids, Mich. - make changes in ant. sys. and reduce day radiation efficien- Granted app. for CP to increase ERP to 50 kw. Action Nov. Kirksville, Mo.- Review Board granted app. of KTVO cy. Action Dec. 8. 29. Inc. to modify facilities of KTVO -TV, ch. 3, by changing ant. site; reducing ERR and increasing HAM'. (BC 82 -236). KTAC (850 khz) Tacoma, Wash.-Granted app. for CP KFMC -FM (106.5 mhz) Fairmont, Minn. -Granted Decision of Dec. 5. to modify nighttime dir. ant. pattern by adding augmenta- app. for mod. of CP to make changes in ant. sys.; increase tion. Action Nov. 30. ERP to 100 kw, and increase HAAT to 370 ft. Action Dec. 6. WRDG (ch. 16) Burlington, N.C. -Granted app. for MP (BPCT801208KI) to change ERP to 2,525 vis., 252 kw WHSM (910 khz) Hayward, Wis.-Returned app. for KSMR (92.5 mhz) Winona, Minn.-Granted app. for aur.; change HAAT to 837 ft., and change ant. and TL. CP to change hours of operation to unlimited by adding 500 CP to change frequency; change TL; specify ERP at 8.61 Action Dec. 12. w -N and to make changes in ant. sys. Action Dec. 13. kw; change HAAT to minus 205 ft., and make changes in WGNW (1370 khz) Sussex, Wis.- Granted app. for CP ant. sys. Action Nov. 23. KDOR (ch. 17) Bartlesville, Okla.- Dismissed app. for to change city license; change hours MP (BPCT-820712KL) to change ERP to 103.4 kw vis., of of operation to unlim- KBEQ (104.3 mhz) Kansas City, Mo.-Gimated app. for ited by adding 500 w -N; install DA -2, and 10.3 kw auc, and change HAAT to 538 ft. MEA. Action make changes in CP to make changes in ant. sys.; change trans.; change ant. sys. Action Dec. 14. Nov. 30. transmission line, and increase ERP to 100 kw. Action Dec. 1. FM actions KBLL -FM (92.1 mhz) Helena, Mont -Granted app. KOPO (98.3 mhz) Marana, Ariz.-Granted app. for for proposed operation on 99.5 mhz; change TL; increase In contest mod. of CP (BPH- 801222AF, as mod.) to change TL and ERP to 30 kw; increase HAAT to 790 ft., and change TPO. increase HAAT to 300 ft. Action Dec. 5. Action Nov. 18. KCAP -FM (103.1 mhz) KUOL (101.7 mhz) Mena, Ariz.-Granted app. for CP Helena, Mont.-Granted app. KGNS -TV Laredo, Tex. -Commission inadvertently for proposed operation on to make changes in ant. sys.; increase HAAT to 299.25 ft., 101.1 mhz; change TL; change granted application for voluntary assignment of license from 15. ERP to 100 kw; increase HAAT and change to C.P. ant. Action Dec. to 758 ft., and change TPO. Gulf Coast Broadcasting Co. to Burke Broadcasting Co. of Action Nov. 18. KADO -FM (107.1 mhz) Texarkana, Ariz.-Granted Laredo. It has rescinded grant. Action Nov. 2, 1983. app. for mod. of CP (BPH- 820401AD, as to make *WFGB (89.7 mhz) Kingston, N.Y. -Granted app. for mod.) Commission renewed licenses of 16 stations despite op- changes in ant. sys.; increase ERP mod. of CP (BPH- 781016AM, as mod.) to make change in to 0.977 kw, and increase position from National Black Media Coalition and others. HAAT to 485 ant. sys. and change trans. Action Nov ft. Action Nov. 29. 29. Those renewed were WCMR(AM)- WFRN(FM) Elkhart, KNDE (99.5 mhz) 'Meson, Ariz.- Granted app. for WNEW-FM (102.7 mhz) New York -Granted app. for Ind.; WAKY(AM)-WVEZ(FM) Louisville, Ky.; WDEF-

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 93 AM -FM Chattanooga, and WZTZ(TV) Nashville, Tenn. Rayville, La.-AU John Frysiak granted agreement; Cape Charles, Va. -Office of general counsel granted Commission renewed with EEO reporting conditions dismissed app. of John T. Hunt; granted app. of Delta Com- agreement; dismissed app. of HLD&M Communications; WFMF(FM) and WHMB-TV Indianapolis; WLAP -AM -FM munications Ltd. for new FM at Rayville, and terminated granted merged app. of FM 96 Associates Limited Partner- and WLVK -AM -FM Lexington and WLRS(FM) Louisville, proceeding. (MM 83- 181 -2). MO &O adopted Nov. 23. ship for CP for new FM at Cape Charles, and terminate both Kentucky, and WHIN(AM)- WWKX(FM) Gallatin, Camden, Me. -ALI John Frysiak granted agreement; proceeding. (BC 82- 429 -30). Order adopted Nov. 23. TLnn. (FCC 83 -574). MO&O adopted Dec. 1. dismissed app. of Camden Broadcasters Inc.; granted app. Birmingham, Ala. -Commission denied app. for re- of Argonaut for new FM at Camden, and terminated pro- Legal activltes view by National Black Media Coalition and Alabama State ceeding. (MM 82- 849-50). MO &O adopted Nov. 29. Conference of Branches of NAACP and upheld Mass Media Potomac -Cabin John, Md. -AU Walter Miller granted Pryor, Okla -District Court of Mayes county, Okla., on Bureau's action which granted app. for assignment of li- agreement; dismissed app. of Celebrity Broadcasters Inc.; Oct. 26, approved appointment of Ronald G. Kolker as censes of stations WAPI -AM -FM Birmingham, from New- granted app. of Seven Locks Broadcasting Co. for renewal receiver for KMYZ -AM -FM Pryor, and successor to Ken- house Broadcasting Corp. to WAPI Inc. (FCC 83-579). of license for WCTN at Potomac -Cabin John, and terminat- neth R. Greenwood, previous receiver, who was appointed MO &O adopted Dec. 5. ed proceeding. (MM 83- 667-8). MO &O adopted Nov. 21. March 21, 1983. Licensee of stations had been Communica- Grover City, Arroyo Grande and Pismo Beach, all Cali- tions Marketing Consultants, who bought stations two years Norwell, Mass. -AU John Frysiak granted agreement; fornia- Denied Sonic Cable TV, operator of cable systems ago for $550,000 ("For the Record," Oct. 8, 1979). Filed dismissed app. of Mid Shore Resources Inc.; granted app. of serving aforementioned Calif. communities, recission of with FCC, Dec. 13. Norwell Broadcasting Co. for new TV at Norwell, and termi- $6,000 fine imposed on it for not maintaining signal leakage nated proceeding. (MM 83- 434 -5). MO &O adopted Nov. KMED(AM) Medford, Ore. (1440 khz, 5 kw -D, I kw- within proscribed standard, nor correcting its interference to 23. N)- Circuit Court of State of Oregon for Jackson County Amateur radio communications, and ordered it to remit (stipulation no. 83- 3108- NJ -I), appointed Sound Radio En- amount due within 30 days. (FCC 83 -570). Madison Heights, Mich-Mass Media Bureau granted, MO &O adopted terprises Inc. as receiver of station from KMED Radio, a Dec. pursuant to Section 0.283 of commission's rules, petition for I. limited partnership. Sound Radio is owned by Martin and special relief requesting 5% franchise fee, filed July 30, Peoria, ILL -AU John Conlin granted agreement; dis- Cheri Hawke, who also own KSYC(AM) -KYRE(FM) 1981, on behalf of City of Madison Heights, Mich. (CSR - missed app. of Peoria Community Broadcasters Inc.; grant- Yreka, Calif. Martin Hawke was 25% owner of previous 1980). Action of Nov. 23. ed app. of Central Illinois Broadcasting Co. for CP for new licensee of station, Northstar Broadcasting Inc., which sold FM at Peoria, and terminated proceeding. (BC 80- 331 -2). Kansas City, Mo. -Commission renewed licenses of station to KMED Radio Inc. two years ago for $295,000 plus MO &O adopted, Nov. 22. KPRS Broadcasting Corp. for KPRT(AM)- KPRS -FM Kan- $250,000 noncompete agreement. KMED Radio has since sas City, conditioned upon its submitting programs/issues defaulted on debts to Northstar. General partner of KMED Indianapolis-Commission has affirmed Review list for each station within 30 days. Commission rejected Radio is Champion Broadcasting 40% owned by its presi- Board's choice of Peoples Broadcasting Corp. as preferred petitions to deny filed by Kansas City Black Media Coalition dent, Richard G. Mattson. Filed at FCC Nov. 30. app. for new FM on 109.7 mhz at Indianapolis. Competing and others. (FCC 83-533). MO &O adopted Nov. 23. applicants had asked for review of decision allowing Peoples KUQQ(AM) [formerly KTIA(AM)] Fort Worth (1540 to maintain its 58% full -time integration credit following Defiance, Ohio -AU Thomas B. Fitzpatrick granted khz, 50 kw -D, 1 kw-N, DA)-Licensee S.G.M. Broadcast- death of Peoples' owner, Joseph Cantor, by awarding it app. of Community Television Associates for new commer- ing Co. Inc., equally owned by Gabriel Salinas and Ramon 45.5% full -time credit for post- hearing proposal of son, cial UHF TV station on ch. 65 at Defiance and denied com- Medrano, failed to make payments on $650,000 loan to Daniel. Order adopted Dec. 14. peting app. of Craig Broadcasting Co. (BC 82. 652 -53). Ini- Heller-Oak Communications Finance Corp., which peti- tial decision issued Dec. I. tioned Texas District Court in Tarrant county, Tex. Court Dubach, La.- Review Board approved settlement appointed Clifford E. McMaster as receiver on Nov. 21, agreement; granted app. of Dubach Broadcasting Co. for Ponce, P.R. -Commission denied Marsona Broadcast- 1983. Filed at FCC Dec. 6. new FM at Dubach; dismissed competing app. of Dubach ing Corp. review of Review Board decision (FCC 83R-15) Radio Inc. (BC 83R -99). Order adopted Dec. 13. granting Family Broadcasting Group new FM station at San Bernardino, Calif. -Faith Center Inc. has asked Ponce, and denied Marsona's mutually exclusive app. (BC U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. Circuit to review FCC's Pineville, La. -Commission dismissed without preju- 81- 808 -10 by order of FCC 83 -559). Order adopted Nov. 23. order (FCC 83-416, released Sept. 21), dismissing app.'s for dice app. for assignment of CP for unbuilt station review of dismissal of its renewal app. for KHOF -TV, San KVGO(AM) Pineville, La., from Blac Inc. to EBCO Broad- Bay City, Tex. -AU James Tierney granted joint re- Bemadino. (BC 78 -326). (Case no. 83- 2219). casting Inc., and denied related request for exceptions to quest for approval of agreement; dismissed app. of Bay City multiple ownership rules. EBCO's majority owner, Ben D. FM Inc.; granted app. of Margaret E. Sandlin for new FM at Sayville, N.Y. -Federal Magistrate David Jordan of Johnson, is also part owner of co-located UHF. (FCC 83- Bay City, and terminated proceeding. (MM 83- 618 -9). U.S. District Court for Eastern New York, sentenced Victor 569). Letter adopted Dec. I. MO &O adopted Nov. 29. G. Alcorn of Sayville to 18 months probation and ordered him to pay $750 fine for operating unlicensed FM radio broadcast station in violation of Sec. 301 of Communica- tions Act. Alcom was arrested in July 1982. Release dated Dec. 9. AERONAUTICAL CONSULTANTS League Women Voters tower Locaton 'Height Studies of Education Fund has asked U.S. rM New:talaSns Court of Appeals for D.C. Circuit to review FCC's decision JOHN CHEVALIER. JR. (FCC 83 -529). released Nov. 16, in which it determined that AVIATION SYSTEMS broadcast of debates between legally qualified candidates, ASSOCIATES. INC. arranged and sponsored by broadcast licensee, may be con- Services sidered "on- the -spot coverage of bona fide news events," 1650 So Pacific Coast Hwy Redondo Beach CA 90277 and exempt from equal opportunities requirements of Sec- (2/31 316 -5281 tion 315(a)(4) of Commmunications Act. (BC 82 -564). (Case no. 83- 2194). Alabama Power Company has asked U.S. Court of Ap- peals for D.C. Circuit to review FCC's order (FC 83.500, FCC DATA BASE SOUTHERN released Nov. 3) which partially granted Alabama Power's BROADCAST SERVICES app. for review of a 1981 staff order by modifying that order datawoPld COMPLETE TURNKEY SYSTEMS to indicate that maximum annual pole attachment rate of AM FM TV LPTV MDS STUDIOS. TRANSMITTERS. $1.56 (in lieu 0( 51.13) was reasonable (Case no. 83- 2191). Tower Location /Height TOWERS. ANTENNAS Allocation Studies Full Rigging 6 Erection Services New York State Commission on Cable Television has 130218th St., N. W. Suite 502 Custom Electronics Design & Installton asked U.S. Court of Appeals for D.C. Circuit to review Washington OC 20036 PO Bor. 740. Alabaster. Al 35007 FCC's decision (FCC 83 -256), released Nov. 17, pre-empt- (202) 296. 4790 800-368-5754 12051 663 3709 ing state and local regulation of Satellite Master Antenna Television (SMATV) systems. (Case nos. 83 -2190, 83- 2196). 301-731-5677 Dp^p'' r

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Released Dec. 9. ceeding-Establishment of spectrum utilization policy for New TV's fixed and mobile services' use of certain bands between 947 Commission revised deadlines for comments and reply mhz and 40 ghz. (General Docket no. 82-334). Petitioners: KMJD-TV Pine Bluff Broadcasting Inc., Pine Bluff. Ark. comments in MM 83 -1148 (modification of FM and TV AML and Hughes Aircraft Corp., microwave communica- WETG Arch Communications Corp.. Hartford, station licenses). Comments now due Jan. 16; reply com- tions products. Filed Dec. 2. Harris Corp., Farinon division; Conn. Released Dec. 14. ments, Jan. 31. Gill Industries and Westem Communications Inc.; Associ- WMSN-TV Center City Broadcasting Inc.. Madison, Commission has directed Mass Media Bureau to review ation of Maximum Service Telecasters Inc.; National Asso- W s. annually one third of all employment profiles of cable televi- ciation of Broadcasters; National Cable Television Assoc., sion employment units with 11 or more full -time employes and MIA -COM Inc. Filed Dec. 5. Existing AM's as well as a number of randomly selected units with five to Petition for rulemaking filed -National Association of WZOR WKEM Immokale, Fla. ten full -time employes. Action 6. Oct. Broadcasters requests amendment rules governing broad- of WXMS WDAT Ormond Beach. Fla. cast of live and recorded telephone conversations. Com- Commission is seeking comments on proposals for WOXM WIZY Gordon. Ga. ments due Jan. 13. Filed changes in processing procedures for LPTV and TV transla- Oct. 12, 1983. KDLP KOKI Bayou Vista. La. tor apps. These proposals include: Modification of cut-off Commission has approved funding to continue Alaskan WOUE WGSO New Orleans rules to provide for "window" or date certain for filing apps.; Propagation Project, initiated to obtain and analyze high KTLK KW,Z Lubbock, Tex. elimination of requirement that financial information or cer- latitude field strength measurements of AM-broadcast trans- tification be filed with apps., and designation of TV transla- missions. Project has $50,000 of FY-1984 Policy Research KMXO KMIO Merkel, Tex. tors or certain types of translators as priority or separate class Budget commited to it. Action of Dec. 12. Existing FM's of service for processing purposes with LPTV secondary to Tulsa, Oklahoma it. (FCC 83 -593). Notice of proposed rulemaking adopted -Mass Media Bureau granted, pursu- KVUU KYNR Pueblo, Colo. Dec. 14. ant to Section 0.283 of Rules, significantly viewed status to WQXM-FM WIZY-FM Gordon. Ga. Station KOKI -TV Mika (Ind., ch. 23), in the counties of Commission, in response to remand by U.S. Court of Craig, Delaware, Mayes, McIntosh, Okmulgee, Pittsburg, KAKZ-FM KYMG Derby, Kan. Appeals, D.C. Circuit, affirmed FCC's method of calculat- Rogers, Sequoyah and Wagoner, all Oklahoma. Action of WHFS WLOM Annapolis, Md. ing $217,938 refund due certain subscribers of ATR televi- Dec. I. WMRX-FM WGEO -FM Beaverton. Mich. sion transmission service which delivers signals of four Los Part the WISE WCCO -FM Minneapolis Angeles TV stations to cable systems in various parts of O of commission's rules is being amended to Calif., Tex. Ariz. and N.M. (FCC 83 -548). MO &O adopted reinstate Rule Section 0.121(c), negating FCC 83 -239, WXKZ WWNH -FM Rochester. N.H. which was adopted 13, Nov. 23. May 1983. Rules provide for non- WHWK WOYT Binghamton, N.Y. mandatory procedure for coordinating with Field Operations wPGO W4EM Shallotte, N.C. Commission amended subpart K of part 90 to permit use Bureau prior to filing license app. for purpose of protecting 'WSSB-FM 'WIMC of omnidirectional antennas with operational fixed stations commission monitoring stations from strong signals. 0.121 -FM Orangeburg, S.C. operating in 450-470 mhz band. (PR docket 83-486). Report Location of field installations. (c) Monitoring stations are KKDO KGFX-FM Pierre, S.D. and order adopted Nov. 23. located at following geographical coordinates: Allegan, KGAR KTXI Mercedes. Tex. Mich., 42 16'20" N. Latitude, 85 °57'20" W. Longitude; KZXL-FM KIKM -FM Sherman. Tex. Santa Paulr-, Calif.. and Clark Air Force Base, Philli- Anchorage, Alaska, 61 °09'43" N. Lat., 149°59'55" W. KUUT KABE Orem, Utah pines-Common Carrier Bureau authorized Comsat to es- Long.; Belfast, Me., 44°26'42 ", N. Lat., 69°04'58" W. an Intelsat satel- tablish channels of communication through Long.; Canandaigua, N.Y., 42 °54'48" N. Lat., 7715'59" Existing TV lite for providing TV and associated audio services between W. Long.; Douglas, Ariz., 31°30'02" N. Lat., 109°39'12" WKRN-TV WNGE Santa Paula. Calif., and an earth station at Clark Air Force W. Long.; Ferndale, Wash., 48 °57'21" N. Lat., 122°33'13" Nashville Base, The Phillipines. operated by The Phillippines Com- W. Long.; Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 26°06'08" N. Lat., Grants munications Satellite Corp. (I- P-C -83 -079). Memorandum 8016'42" W. Long.; Grand Island, Neb., 40°55'21" N. opinion, order and authorization adopted Nov. 22). Lat., 9815'42" W. Long.; Kingsville, Tex., 27°26'29" N Call Assigned to Tentative winners of lottery for CP's for LPTVor transla- Lat., 9753'00" W. Long.; Laurel, Md., 39°09'54" N. Lat., New AM's tor stations held Dec. 12. Absent filing of petitions to deny 76°49'17" W. Long.; Livermore, Calif., 37 °43'30" N. Lat., and, upon determining selectees are otherwise qualified, 121 °45'12" W. Long.; Powder Springs, Ga. 3351'44" N. WGRR Mobile Broadcast Service Inc.. Prichard, Lat., 84 °43'26" W. Long.; Sabana Seca, P.R., 18'27'23" N. grant of CP's will be made Jan. 13. (BPTT = UHF translator Ala. station; BP TL = low power translator, UHF and BPT V L = Lat., 66 °13'37" W. Long.; Waipahu, Hawaii 2112'45" N. WNJR Sound Radio Inc., Newark, N.J. low power translator, VHF) -Mobile, Ala., ch. 67 (Applied Lat., 157°59'54" W. Long. Effective date, Nov. 21. Communications Tech. Inc. (Applied Communications WKQW Stephen M. Olszowka, Oil City. Pa. Part O of Chapter I of Title 47 of Code of Federal Tech. Inc.) ( BPTTL-8009241Q).- Howard, Colo., ch. 61 Regulations, section 0.251(g) is revised and redesignated New FM's (Black Coalition for Media Diversity). (BPTTL- 0.251(h), and following new 0.251(g) is added: 0.251 Au- 820423TV).-Key West, Fla., ch. 34 (Carter Broadcasting KLOI R8L Broadcasters, Grover City, Cal. thority delegated. (g) General Counsel is delegated authority Corp. ( BPTTL-820319SQ).- Melbourne. Fla., ch. 63 (Mi- in hearing proceedings to dismiss: (1) interlocutory appeals KHCR Hamakua Broadcasting. Paauilo, Hawaii nority Entrepreneurs Inc.) (BPTTL-810217C2),-New- to commission of actions taken under delegated authority WLKZ The Fifth Estate Inc., Wblfeboro. N.H. berry. Fla.. ch. 33 (Weather Center International Inc.) when appeal is not authorized by commission's rules. (2) KDAK-FM Carrington Broadcasting Inc., Carrington, ( BPTL-820125TW).- Ashburn, Ga., ch. 55 (Munsch- requests for substantive relief by commission which Com- Westenhaver Co.) ( BPTTL-820115SZ).- Douglas, Ga., ch. N.D. mission may not grant because its jurisdiction over proceed- 55 (Black Coalition for Media Diversity). (BF TL- KSLT Black Hills Christian Communications Inc., ing has terminated. 820423TM).- Hazlehurst. Ga., ch. 63 (Jeff Davis Broad- Spearfish. S.D. Inc.) 820420SS) Idaho, ch. 53 Los Angeles-FCC Erratum, correcting order in Faith casters (BPTTL- -Burley. WLLX Prospect Communications. Minor Hill. Tenn. (Creative Broadcast Communications). (BPTTL- 820319RI) Center Inc. proceeding for renewal of KHOF- TV -"It is WJKC Radio 95 Inc., Christiansted, St. Croix, Virgin Biloxi, Miss., ch. 2 (Clearvision Communications) further ordered, that Faith Center Inc. is authorized to con- (BPfVL- 811019TL).- Jackson, Miss., ch. 56 (Sur Este tinue operation of station KHOF -FM until 12:01 a.m., Feb. Islands Broadcasting Corp.) (BFTL- 810217TX).-Jackson, 17, 1984, to enable the licensee to conclude the station's New TV's Miss.. ch. 69 (Applied Communications Tech. Inc.) affairs, provided, however, that if the licensee seeks reconsi- (BFTL- 8009241L).- Alamagordo, N.M., ch. 61 (Nathan deration or judicial review of our order, it is authorized to WCAJ Celtic Media Inc., Birmingham, Ala. to the station R. Berke & Lucille D. Rubin) (BP TL- 820430TT) - continue operate until 90 days after reconsider- KTAJ St. Joseph Family Television Ltd.. St. Jo- ation or review is review is Charleston, S.C., ch. 58 (Southern Women's Voice Inc.) judicial completed. Judicial seph. Mo. (BPITL- 810217V4). -Corpus Christi, Tex., ch. 57 (Faith completed when the forum which has jurisdiction to review That Pleases God Church) ( BPTTL-810217PG).- Houston, this proceeding issues its mandate." Released Nov 29. Existing AM's ch. 69 (Frontier Gulf Broadcasting Inc.) (BPTTL- KPOP KCNN San Diego 810217L.8). -Cedar City, Utah. ch. 22 (Russell Communi- cations) (BPTTL -820430$L). -St. George, Utah, ch. 14 KJCY KFLI Mountain Home, Idaho (Russell Communications) ( BPTTL-820430RZ).-Newport Call letters WVLC WKZE Orleans, Mass. News -Hampton, Va., ch. 43 (American Black Voice). WSKO WVNJ Newark, N.J. W. Va., 55 (Neigh- ( BPTTL-810217XY).-Huntington, ch. WPXY WPXN Rochester, N.Y borhood TV Co. Inc.) (BPTT- 801029IB). -Cheyenne. Applications WXPX WWKC West Hazleton, Pa. Wyo., ch. II (Russell Communications) (BPIVL- KSSA KFJZ Fort 820319TE).-Cheyenne, Wyo., ch. 49 (Majelmar Inc ) Call Sought by North ( BPTTL-811008TX).-Laramie, Wyo., ch. 46 (Quentin L. KBBL KKAM Lubbock, Tex. New AM's Breen, Esq.) (BPTTL- 810622IB). WOBE WKAZ Charleston. W Va. KAHN Jerrell A. LPTV, proposed CP's-The following two apps. are not Shepherd, New Hampton, Mo. Existing FMs mutually exclusive with other apps. and absent petitions to KSPO Melinda Boucher Read, Dishman, Wash. deny will be granted: Alachua, Fla., ch. 69 (Cozzin Commu- New FM's KZAM nications Corp.) (BPI1L- 8302I8QZ)- Brownwood, Tex.. KRNN San Francisco ch. 45 (Tel -Radio Communications Properties Inc.) KSBC Central Arkansas Christian Broadcasting WKPE WKZE-FM Orleans, Mass. (BPTL- 8302I8YN). Inc., Hot Springs. Ark. WKLH WCXK SI. Johns, Mich. KEKB Jan -Di Broadcasting Inc.. Fruita, Colo. KAHN-FM KAHN Bethany, Mo. Petition for reconsideration of action in rulemaking proceeding -Amendment of Section 76.51. major TV markets. KPRN Western Colorado Public Radio Inc., Grand WPXY-FM WPXY Rochester, N.Y (Orlando-Daytona Beach and Melbourne, Fla.) (RM-4557). Junction. Colo. WEYO WMOA -FM Marietta, Ohio Petitioner: James J. McGillan & Julia L. Frey. attorneys for WGCY John R. Noble. Gibson City Ill. WQKT WWST-FM Wooster. Ohio Southern Broadcasting Corp. (WMOD -TV). Filed Nov. 28. KRRZ Red River Broadcasting Corp., Fargo, N.D. WCNM WBPZ -FM Lock Haven, Pa. Petition for reconsideration of action in rulemaking pro- KNLR Terry A. Cowan. Bend. Ore. WOBE-FM WÖBE Charleston, W.Va.

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 96 See last page of Classified Section for rates. Classified Advertising closing dates, box numbers and other details.

Los Angeles suburban FM.New owner seeks hands - HELP WANTED ANNOUNCERS RADIO on general manager with strong credentials who is Immediate openings for experienced HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT both sales and detail oriented. Must have proven ability newspeople to build a team that produces results and increases and entertaining announcers. Full /part time possibili- KOPD -FM, Ogden/Salt Lake City, Utah. is currently in- revenues. Excellent long term growth opportunity. ties Recent tapes to WCNX, John Parks, Box 359, terviewing for a take -charge internal operations direc- Send detailed resume with salary requirements to: Ra- Middletown, CT 06457 EOE. tor. Must have a successful track record of marketing dio. PO. Box 49650. Los Angeles, CA 90049. Small -medium market FM /AM contemporary coun- diagnosis, ratings achievement & management ability try station in the Midwest looking for an Here is your opportunity to move up to the 42nd metro HELP WANTED SALES experienced morning drive announcer. Must be an adult communi- & position yourself with a marketing oriented, research KPOW, Powell, Wyoming, has opening for exper- cator. Salary $14,000 plus to start. Send re- based growing company Contact Terry Mc Right, complete ienced salesperson. Excellent commission plan with sume with H -96. President. First only references to Box EOE. Omni Communications. PO. Box 9256. an honest growth situation. Call Bill Mack, 307 -754 Ogden. UT 84409. 801-621-8200. EOE. 2251. Announcer needed for beautiful /easy listening. Mid- night shift. Mature voice & delivery essential Will Christian radio group owner seeks management pro- con- Growing company seeks experienced, successful sa- sider minimum experience of exceptional beginner. fessional with demonstrated successful administrative/ lespeople for long term association. Excellent facilities, Top -rated station. 1st management experience. Must highly class facilities. Beautiful area. be motivated, reputation, commissions. High standards of perfor- Tape resume with proven in & to WSRS -FM, West Side Station, success sales, administration, and pro- mance and ethics. Great Plains regional AMs and local motion. Vtbrcester, MA 01602. EOE. Must understand the dynamics of the Christian FMs. Reply Box H -65. community and must be a no- nonsense organizer. ad- SE Alaska group seeking experienced drive and day- vance planner. Must be results -oriented. Our company We offer an outstanding opportunity for persons with time personalities. Good $ and benefits. Adult contem- is well- established. over 20 years. and growing fast. excellent radio sales backgrounds to join our new and porary Send resume and tape to D. Egan, 3161 Chan- We know our market and our mission. Are looking for rapidly growing company You will be selling our unique nel Drive, Juneau, AK 99801. an experienced manager /administrator who under- service to radio stations within your state and will work stands how to make things happen and get things on a continuing basis with each of the client stations to Alaska. Morning drive anncr., must be a pro. Min. ex- done. Age is not important -but past experience and fully develop use of our exclusive co-op reporting sys- perience 2 years. Heavy production. Remotes. Live performance record is very important. No amateurs, tem. Stations applying our system to their operation show Automation experience desirable. Salary $1600 please! Excellent salary and benefits. Send resume can expect billing increases of up to 30% from overall to $1800 per mo., DOE Audition tape /resume to: and salary history to: Dick Bott. President. Bott Broad- retail sales. Nominal production on your part should KSRM /.KOOK, Soldotna, AK 99669. casting Company, 10841 East 28th Street.. Indepen- yield $40.000 gross income for you in the first year, Mornings. Top 25 market. Your chance to move up with dence. MO 64052. $60.000 the second year. If qualified please call Bob an Manley, 806-372-2329. excellent group -owned midwestern A/C station in Proven sales manager for new FM CHR. Rich but need of a personality or team with tremendous one -on- competitive Texas market of 250,1700. EOE. Dick Fields, Sales manager for growing Northeast AM /FM close to one skills. Must be fun, witty, topical, and adult \bices 915 -263 -7326. NYC. Successful sales managerial experience is im- and phones are great. We promise a top competitive portant. Job entails selection, training, supervision of income and complete support. Your talent will be in- General manager- Northwest AM /FM. Medium mar- salespersons, developing sales promotions, selling tensely promoted to make you a household name. No ket needs experienced sales- oriented manager. Must major local/regional accounts. Compensation pack- background calls will be made without your approval. have a industry solid track record and previous strong - age open, but tied lo performance. Resume, refer- Send resumes to Box H -98. community involvement. Join a solid group operation in ences, compensation desired to Box H -89. EOE. a great community. Send resume and earnings history Announcers, broadcasting, radio. TV engineering. to Box H -107. SE Alaska group seeks experienced radio salesper- Many openings. Tape/resume mandatory. Broadcast son. High income potential /benefits. Send resume to Center. 305-898-0337. Ops 100KW FM. director- Las Vegas. Great place to D. Egan, 3161 Channel Drive, Juneau. AK 99801. live. KMZO -100. great place to work, seeks hands -on Small market FM acquiring medium market AM needs manager for syndicated A/C. T & R to GM. 1555 E. Sales seminar. Attend late January or mid -February you! Kids, druggies, burnouts stay away! Mature peo- Flamingo, L.V, NV 89109. sessions. Professionally proven sales techniques. ple wanting future with growing chain are encouraged $250 for 5 days. Write Results Radio, Box 741323, Dal- to call Jim, 616 -796 -7000. Classical: greater Tulsa's fine arts station seeks music las, TX 75374 -1323. director who knows classical music. to program. pro- You're a totally cool, sharp top 40 /CHR person. You're duce, and announce. Please mail resume to KCMA, Suburban top 50 upstate NY contemporary country more than a one -line joke service jock. You're looking Owasso, OK 74055. seeks aggressive salesperson to join expanding, ag- for the new fun cooker in the Sunbelt. Then your regressive station. This opportunity has unbelievable po- sume should be on its way to Box J -8, EOE. Sales manager - FM station. Miami. Florida. seeks self - tential. Resumes & references to Box 374, Planetarium Personality /MOR station. Lots of community involve- motivated, independent individual who has previous 10024. Station. NY NY ment. No TNT. Emphasis is on personality. Tape radio sales experience. Salary (commensurate with ex and resume to: GM, KBET, Box 11710, Reno. NV 89510. perience) plus 15% commission. Immediate opening. Grand Rapids, Michigan - religious format station Send your resume to: Fred C. Jacob, 325 East 28th needs a strong. independent individual, who is a street HELP WANTED TECHNICAL Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, or call 616-452- sales person. Salary (commensurate with experience) Chief engineer needed market 3111. EOE. plus 15% commission. Immediate opening. Send your by top ten adult contemporary FM. If you have resume to: Fred C. Jacob. 325 East 28th Street, Grand at least 5 years radio mainte- Research director. nance experience, know Leading AM/FM combo in South- Rapids. MI 49508. or call 616-452 -3111. EOE. top quality competitive west needs aggressive and experienced research di- sound, and how to get it consistently, and can run a rector to do upgrade and expand call -out research. Small market FM acquiring medium market AM look- clean technical operation, we would like to hear from Compensation based upon experience. Incentives ing for professional. hard working sales personnel who you. This position requires first -rate management and based on ability to generate additional call -out re- aren't afraid to make money! Set and break sales goals technical skills. We are a major market group broad- search clients. Growth company Send resume and sal- in team atmosphere. Opportunity for advancement. caster operating in nine markets. We offer an excellent ary history to Box J -13. Position open now EOE/MF. Call Jim, 616 -796-7000. salary/benefit plan and future growth opportunities. Qualified applicants should send their resume in confi- Northern California. KREO. Rosat ra- Florida Gulf Coast - station manager, strong on per- Santa #1 rated dence to Box H -85. EOE. sonal local sales, sales management and community dio station. is seeking to till 3 sales positions. 2 years involvement. Small- medium size single station market. minimum radio sales experience a must. Active ac- Chief engineer. Responsible for maintenance and su- County population: 65,000; retail sales $235 million. 5 count list, guarantee and company benefits. Inquiries pervision of Lamar University's NPR radio station, non - KW non -directional; nice facility Almost too good to be confidential. KREO is an affirmative action /equal op- broadcast television lab, and electronic media equip- true. Ideal situation for person who wants to make big portunity employer. Send resume to: General Manager, ment. Prior experience necessary. Must have ability to money now and long term security Good sales track KREO, 1150 -D Coddingtown Center, Santa Rosa, CA diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electronic equip- record (long or short) a must, plus excellent creden- 95401. ment. Salary: competitive and negotiable. Fringe bene- tials. Nbrking conditions? You'll have a nice fits. Resume to: George Beverley, Lamar University, Box community FM, Miami, Florida - need experienced salesperson and great 10064, Beaumont, TX 77710, prior to January 31. 1984. county, station (2,000 sq. ft.) and other real who is also interested in becoming the sales manager. estate, all new Lamar is an EEO employer. stereo equipment, and a very generous Definitely not a desk job. Salary (commensurate with sole owner. who wants to delegate authority of this experience) plus commission. Send resume to: Fred C. Chief engineer for modern Midwest radio facility. brand new acquisition. 1st. Resume by March to Box J- Jacob. 325 East 28th Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, Strong maintenance skills required. Send resume. re- 21. or call 616-452 -3111. EOE. ferences. and salary history to WIZE Radio, PO Box 1104, Sales manager: top 25 Sunbelt market AM/FM combo Springfield. OH 45501. Equal opportunity em- California - beautiful central coast city with major col- ployer. seeks creative sales manager to guide. direct and lead lege. Great climate. Highly respected full -time MOR sales staff to new horizons. Must have exceptional un- AM with outstanding news/sports profile. Opportunity Chief engineer. Major Midwest market 5 KW AM /50 derstanding of all phases of agency and retail sales. for self -motivated local sales professional with proven KW FM. Excellent salary/benefits. Major group owner, Salary, override & car. Send resume to Box J -25. All track record. EOE/MF Dan Clarkson, General Man- opportunity for advancement. Resume and references inquiries will be kept confidential. ager, Box 787, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. to Box J -6.

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 97 Chief engineer wanted - $17,000 per year. 5,000 watt S.E. Alaska group seeks program director for AM SITUATIONS WANTED NEWS directional AM and 50,000 watt class B FM in the Palm adult contemporary station. Good $ and benefits. Ex Springs area. Call Bob Osterberg, Palm Springs area, perienced applicants only. Send resume and tape to D. Ambitious sportscaster with experience can provide daytime 619 -347 -2333. Evenings phone 619-340- Egan, 3161 Channel Drive, Juneau, AK 99801. expert PBP in football, baseball. basketball, & hockey, 3802. including interview work & sportscasting. If interested, Program director. Baltimore's premier country music call Mike Kelly, 312 -652 -2452. Chief engineer for 50KW, DA2. Experienced in studio station, WPOC FM93, looking for highly motivated, ma- construction and maintenance, high powered AM ture programmer to become part of successful man- Young, hard -working newsman with network exper- transmitters, directional antennas, digital electronics, agement team. Must be socially ept for contact with ience will relocate to challenging position. Excellent audio equipment repair, wiring and installation. Must clients, audience and community leaders both inside editor/writer /reporter Call Mike, 212-982 -4266. be conversant with FCC rules and regulations and able and out of the radio station, as well as possess a dem- /anchor. Angeles, to communicate effectively Send resume and refer- 10 years' experience. Reporter Los onstrated leadership ability to help station reach new Francisco, Italy radio voice. Christo- ences to WGTO, P.O. Box 123, Cyprus Gardens, FL San Rome, Great ratings and image heights. Successful candidate will pher: 213-897-5460: 899-7989. 33880. EOE, MIE be thoroughly experienced in: audience research Chief engineer needed for small market radio station methods and their use; music research techniques; Professional seeking a sports or news position. Ener- programming for knowledgeable Play in Jamestown, New York, corporate headquarters for cume and AOH including music rota- getic, and personable. -by -play tion and well. Andy, Goldman Group radio stations located in the foothills of recycling techniques; creative ability to quick- experience as Call 305 -763 -1686. ly react to local events with imaginative promotions the Alleghany Mountains on Chautauqua Lake. Excel- Young Catholic priest seeks career change in Nor lent school system; four season living; great communi- both on and off the air; on -air work, preferably with country or adult contemp formats; proven ratings track radio as talk show host or related personality opportunity and community spirit. Applicant must be able to ty Gifted with quick wit, abundant creativity; superb handle state of the art maintenance of digital equip- record; budget development and control: hire/fire, EEO recruiting, training and critiquing of mature air listener & engaging conversationalist. Excellent speak- ment for both AM and FM. Applicant must be able to ing voice. Please call Frank, 212-934 -3428. plan for future equipment needs and capital projects. personalities. Immediate opening. Send resume and cover letter, with air check Manager. Radio Overall responsibility for equipment maintenance of to: General Experienced news pro. Reporter, anchor, writer, pro- state of the art AM and FM radio stations, 1983 finalist Station WPOC, 711 W. 40th St., Baltimore, MD 21211. ducer, talk -show host. Dedicated, flexible, organizer. Include in BM /E Magazine station of the year award. Must be salary requirements. An EEO employer & Na- Call Steve, 904 -769 -5350. able to file license renewals/applications for transmit- tionwide Communications station. voice, writing skills, news ters, earth stations, microwave, etc. Experience in re- Experienced reporter, good Creative commercial producer, with announcing and judgment. BA journalism. Prefer California or South- pair and maintenance of broadcast equipment re- copywriting abilities. Experienced! Medium market quired. Some management experience helpful. west. Call 213 -508 -7148. California station. Resume to Box J -15. Excellent opportunity for the right person Please send SITUATIONS WANTED PROGRAMING resumes to WJTN, P.O. Box 1139. Jamestown, NY Programmer to develop monthly on -air schedule PRODUCTION, OTHERS 14701, or call Mr. Merrill Rosen, Vice President, 716- based on station library, network, syndicated and local 487 -1151. This position is available immediately. sources. Occasional shifts as announcer. Requires Experienced major market female programmer thorough knowledge of classical music and minimum seeks small or medium market programing position in HELP WANTED NEWS of three years experience programming same for ra- southern Washington state. Oldies track record, exten- musicology in fields of AOR, AC, MOR, CHR, and Assistant newsperson in aggressive, information ori- dio. Announcer experience preferred. Capitol district sive I in - ented. small market station. Call Kyle Brown, Powell, area of New York State, with diverse recreational, cul- '50's -'60's rock. am interested a stable, growth

. 415 WY 307-754 -2251 tural, educational opportunities. Resumes only: Man- oriented situation. References available. -222- ager of Human Resources, WMHT-FM, P.O. Box 17, 6283, evenings only Executive producer. 15- station satellite- interconnect- Schenectady NY 12301, EOE. Have pipes -will travel. 25 yrs.' experience. Currently ed network seeks experienced radio journalist. Pro - afternoon drive w/49 share. Top 100 mkts. only Country duces/anchors nightly statewide award -winning 1/2 SITUATIONS WANTED MANAGEMENT 722 -2533. hour news program. Supervises reporters. Acquires or MOR. Let's talk. 512- program material. Supervises program budget. Initi- Experienced 19 year veteran with VP -GM and GSM ates new programming. Markets network programs. experience in small, med. and Ige. markets interested Reg: exc. journalistic credentials.written and oral com- in a move in the Rocky Mts. or West. Successful turna- TELEVISION munications rounds, strong collections, good knowledge of FCC, skills. Exc. audio production skills and HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT standards. Managerial ability. Send resume, audio cas- ability to rebuild from scratch. Strong sales background with RAB, Welsh, Jennings, Lontos and Interna- sette, 3 refs. to D. Kaplan. Alaska Public Radio Net- General sales mgr. Hands -on manager in medium tional Newspaper Institute. Currently employed. Avail- work, 2607 Fairbanks Street, Anchorage, AK 99503. market, SW. Demonstrate success in this market, move able for on site interview Call 303 -241 -4447. Salary open. EOE. Open until filled. up to station mgr. within mkt. or move to top 50 mkts. within 2 yrs. Excellent salary and benefits with multi - Morning news anchor for leading adult contemporary General managership wanted, medium market, East operator. Send resume to PO. Box 27206, Houston TX AM /FM covering central New Hampshire and Vermont. preferred. Sound background, impeccable refer- 77027. Attractive rural towns, Ivy League college, outstanding ences. Currently employed. Box J -23. cultural center, skiing, fishing, and more. Send com- SITUATIONS WANTED SALES Marketing/development director: Great Lakes area plete resume, references and audition tape to Terry community PTV station seeks seasoned individual to Boone, WNHV, White River Junction, VT 05001. EEO Need a sales manager? No, you donl-you need manage membership, auction, promotion, advertising, employer. more. There's a better way Let me share the new direc- underwriting, planned giving, new venture develop- tion, cut ment and yet unimagined ways of funding public Ecumenical radio news agency in New York seeking sales overhead, and increase billing. Sales broadcasting. Individual must possess developed "hands-on" executive director. Send resume and tape problems solved, 602 Spring Willow, Allen, TX 75002. sales skills, on- camera presence, management and to Nelson Price, 475 Riverside Dr., #1370, New York, SITUATIONS WANTED ANNOUNCERS leadership skills, knowledge and understanding of NY 10115.212 -663 -8900. public broadcasting programming. Salary to $40,000. Broadcast services graduate looking for entry level Wanted: a /news who Please send full resume and letter detailing your spe- sports combo can do PBP and position al station which serves adult contemporary even sell the sports program. Entry level okay, but must cial qualifications for this position to Box J -9. All replies market. I was taught by the best, but am always willing be sports enthusiast. Send tape /resume to: Kevin stictly confidential. EEO /AA employer. to learn more. Steven Yanick, 394 W Loos, Hartford, WI Doran, WLEA, R.D. #1. Hornell, NY 14843. 53027.414-673 -2472. Vice president finance controller. Television and ra- Reporter: Immediate opening News/talk format. dio group broadcasting company. Home base in Min- Experienced DJ working Midwest medium -large mar- Strong writing ability a must. Good delivery a plus. neapolis, MN. Reply Box J -14. ket. Go anywhere. Experienced PBP, good copy, pro- Send resume /tape to: News Director, Box 7700, Sara- duction, news, interested in sales. Sales experience General Manager: seeking a challenging opportunity? sota, FL 33578. outside radio. Mike, 319 -391 -8291. We are a growing station in the South. If you are a GM Ready to move up from an anchor -only spot to morn- (min. 2 yrs. experience) or GSM (min. 4 yrs. exper- Talk show host: 20 -year internationally known pro ing anchor /news director? Or, are you tired of that part- ience) with strong organizational, budgeting, and sales seeking relocation. Prefer major market, will time news desk/occasional anchor fill -in assignment? but con- ability, send resume to Box H -24. EOE. sider all offers. Top award winner. Personality plus wide Call us today-we've turned on Southwest Michigan audience appeal. Wizard General manager - top owned CBS affiliate in South- with our news commitment! Call Greg Blackwell, on the phones. Excellent in- terviewer with great Need east. Prefer three to five years experience. Must be WCSY FM /AM, South Haven, 616 -637 -1138. contacts. the best to boost ratings & profits? Write Box H -91. experienced in budgeting/ cost control, with strength HELP WANTED PROGRAMING in sales, news and programming. EEO - M/F Send PRODUCTION AND OTHERS Versatile -great for small market. Experienced in resume to Box J -17. boardwork, writing, sales, prod., music. Good voice. Corporate program/production director needed by Ross McIntosh, 2310 Dennison Ln., Boulder, CO HELP WANTED SALES Christian radio group. Bott Broadcasting Company is 80303 303-494 -6541. Tape & res. available. Experienced television local sales manager, ready to looking for a proven professional with solid experience. move into general sales management. Responsible for Must be highly motivated, committed to quality, and Radio and writing. DJ, talk, interviews too. Authorita- national sales and the supervision of local sales man- very creative. Must have ability to manage others and tive to Zany Call a winner. Adrian, 201- 773-3492. ager. Midwest television station ranked in the 40's. Write control overall sound of each station. Must be team Jack of all trades. Strong play -by -play, news, an- Box H -72 player and results -oriented. If you're a broadcast pro- nouncing. Seeking Midwest position. Mark Didtler, fessional with talent, creativity, and demonstrated ex- 31293 -2815. General sales manager: UHF independent in beauti- perience, and you desire to be a part of Christian ful area of Florida is seeking an aggressive, exper- broadcasting, send resume and salary history to: Dick DJ at medium - large Midwest market. Excellent PBP, ienced salesperson to recruit, train, and manage sales Bott, President, Bott Broadcasting Company, 10841 production. Go anywhere, any format. Perfect for your department. Send resume to: WBSP -N PO. Box 3985, East 28 Street, Independence, MO 64052. station. Jeff, 319 381 -4702. Ocala, FL 32678.

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 98 Immediate opening for local sales manager. Need Thansmitter,microwave supervisor. 3 -5 years UHF ex- Primo People, Inc., now accepting tapes and re- aggressive person to run with the ball. All replies in perience for Austin, Texas. RCA55KW transmitter. Posi- sumes. Contact Steve Porricelli, Box 116, Old Green- strictest confidence. Equal opportunity employer. Box tion available immediately Call Gene Doren, Director of wich, CT 06870. 203-637 -0044. H -60. Engineering, 512-471 -4811, or write P.O. Box 7158 Austin, TX 78712. EOE. News director/anchor wanted for 150 -160th market. Southeast network affiliate needs GSM to profit from Group owned network affiliate has immediate opportu- new growth plan under new ownership. If you can Move up to chief engineer- new small market TV near nity for experienced newsperson ready to move into guide underdog to top dog and document it, send Nashville seeks chief to oversee maintenance of all management position. Must have organizational and in Matthews, for resume confidence to: James J. General equipment. Great opportunity staff engineer to writing skills and be people oriented. Resume only to P.O. Tallahassee, FL Write H Manager, WECA, Box 13327, move up to chief. Box -104. Box J -5. EOE. 32317. Editor/technical director is needed as a team mem- Weekend sports anchor /reporter/. Must be able to NBC in 140's Sales manager. Group owned, affiliate ber to solve complex video and computer animation shoot and edit with ENG. Send tape and resume to Jeff ADI needs individual to replace retiring sales production strong challenges. Minimum five years television Lenzen, Sports Director, WXOW-TV, P.O. Box 128, La national, regional and manager. Must be able to direct experience with 1" SMPTE computer editing, ADO, mo- Crosse WI 54602 -0128. local sales efforts and work with management to tion controlled camera equipment and/or advanced achieve goals. Very attractive compensation and bene- video graphics systems. Non -smoker preferred for this Weeknight anchor. Aggressive CBS affiliate in south- fits package. Send resume and salary history to: Al high end facility Resumes to: Z -Axis, 10800 East Beth- eastern Idaho seeks a smooth news professional to Marra. General Manager, WVVATelevision, Inc., Rt. 460 any Drive, Aurora, CO 80014. anchor early and late weeknight newscasts. Send tape By -Pass. Bluefield, WV 24701. Position available ap- and resume to News Director, KID-TV P.O. Box 2008, Engineering maintenance supervisor: will be respon- prox. 6/1/84. EOE, MIE Idaho Falls. ID 83403. sible for maintenance of all studio equipment. includ- Local sales manager. Small- market, group-owned, ing Ampex VPR, RCA studio and ENG cameras. Sony For Fast Action Use ABC affiliate, Midwest, seeks knowledgeable TV sales VCR, GV switchers, Compositor, etc. Will be required to professional who can lead, teach. and motivate. Mini- supervise and train maintenance personnel. Four years BROADCASTING'S mum three years TV sales experience required; pre- TV broadcast technical training and experience re- Advertising vious management experience desired. Send resume quired; prefer two years of electronic engineering, digi- Classified and compensation requirements to Box J -1. Equal op- tal theory and experience, and prior supervisory exper- Sports director. Award winning news learn in 100's portunity employer. ience. Send resume to Personnel Director, KTUL market seeks another winner with dynamic delivery, Television, Inc., PO. Box 8. Tulsa, OK 74101. EOE. strong writing & editing skills, & well -paced show No needs self - Fast growing sports network aggressive, beginners. Jack Keefe, 815 -987-5348. EOE. motivated sales representative. National or network ex- Television Broadcast maintenance engineer. Top 20 perience helpful. Requires extensive travel. Company VHF network affiliate located in the Southeast is seek- Sports director. Anchor weekday shows and super- benefits include profit sharing. Draw against commis- ing a transmitter /studio maintenance engineer. Appli- vise three person staff. Must be personable in delivery, sions. Must be willing to relocate in Southeast. Send cant must have had at least five years experience with creative in packaging, aggressive in coverage, and resume to Dee Ray, Executive Vice President, Raycom, TV transmitters and studio equipment. Duties require community oriented Solid on -air experience manda- Inc.. 2100 Rexford Road, Suite 320, Charlotte, NC extensive weekend and overnight work. Qualified ap- tory. Send salary history, resume, and tape to Bill Perry, 28211. plicants should send complete resume to Box J -10. News Director. WATE -TV Box 2349. Knoxville, TN EOE. 37901. EOE HELP WANTED TECHNICAL Manager, engineering operations - KQED seeks indi- HELP WANTED PROGRAMING, Assistant chief engineer. 20th ADI TV station has vidual for managing operations of technical equipment PRODUCTION 8 OTHERS for Requires FCC license opening asst. chief engineer. for TV broadcast and production, and for designing and studio maintenance ability. UHF transmitter exper- and documenting technical systems. Also responsible WSMV -TV is accepting applications for a manage- ience a plus. resume to Engineer, KCSO -TV Send Chief for operational training of engineering personnel. Mini- ment position to head up the newly created depart- P0. Box 3689. Modesto, CA 95352. mum 5 years broadcast and production operations ex- ment of production and support services, This individual will supervise, direct, and motivate all production Broadcasting technician -The New York bureau of a perience with professional TV equipment; at least 2 and engineering operations personnel. and will super- foreign broadcasting organization needs a broadcast- years managerial /supervisory experience. Electronics vise the functions of the station. Lo- ing technician. A thorough understanding of broadcast or electrical engineering certficate from accredited support services operational practice and the ability to work under pres- technical institute required. First class FCC license and cal, network, and syndicated programing experience is handling skills and man- sure to the highest professional standards is essential. SBE senior broadcast certificate desirable. Send re- desirable, but good people- are essential Experience of Sony 3/4" tape machines would be an sume to KOED, Inc., Personnel Dept., 500 Eighth St., agement experience Qualified appli- should a resume, and brief written de- advantage. Frequent late evening work is envisaged. San Francisco, CA 94103. EOE. cants submit of why you should be considered for the Send resume or letter of application to Box H -67. scription Maintenance technician. Minimum 4 years exper- position, to Erskine Lytle, Personnel Coordinator, Box 4, Chief engineer -major group broadcaster in Sunbelt ience on television broadcast equipment and 1st class Nashville, TN 37202. market is seeking chief engineer for a growing televi- or general class FCC license to work in major market sion station. Thorough management and technical (top 10) in NE U.S. Write Box J -24. EOE. Television director: to direct 6 & 10 p.m. newscasts; background required. Excellent opportunity for the supervise part-time crew; assist production mgr and right person. Only the most highly qualified people HELP WANTED NEWS news dir. in producing station and prog. promos. Mini- Please resume Box H -78. EOE, mum one year experience; editing helpful. Send re- should apply send to Producer -must have superb writing Skills and solid M -E sume and tape to: Randy Mahoney, P.O. Box 4929, news background. Good people skills are essential. Victoria, TX 77903. Chief engineer for new UHF station and production Two years producing experience preferred. Send re- facility in Tucson, Arizona. Contact David Po lan, 312- sume, video tape, writing samples and salary require- Producer /director - for production of commercials, 677.8300. ments to Steven D. Hammel, News Director, WSTM -TV, promotion, etc. Minimum three years experience. EOE. 1030 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203. WSTM -TV is Send tape and resume to Ken Dick, WV\A Television, Maintenance engineer. Knowledgeable with analog an equal opportunity employer. Inc., Rt. 460 By -Pass, Bluefield, WV 24701. and digital circuitry. Experience with VPR -2, ACR -25, VR2000 -1200 video switchers, ENG microwave, TK- Our meteorologist is leaving for a top 10 market. Nt Feature producer - WTVJ -TV. We are looking for a news leader in modern 76's. and Sony 3/4 inch Umatics. General FCC license are a the Southeast with a dedicated creative writer/field producer that knows and SBE certification certificate preferred. Send re- weather center and the latest in equipment including what it takes to find and develop memorable human sume to, Box H -90. An equal opportunity employer. graphics, color radar, satellite, etc. If you are a meteo- features in the south Florida area. Our PM team of rologist, creative, and have at least 2 years on -air ex- professionals will welcome the kind of person that is Maintenance engineer for mid -market VHF network af- perience at a commercial TV station, let us hear from both competitive and a team player - someone that will filiate. Minimum Associate's degree in electronic or you. Resume to Box H -103. EOE. contribute to our high expectation of quality at WTVJ. equivalent studio, ENG and transmitter maintenance reel resume to Employment Manager, Nb- News -director- anchor: Experienced mature profes- Send and experience required. FCC license desired. Resume to: metco Enterprises, 45 N.W. 3rd Street, Miami, FL sional who can motivate /direct news staff. #1 rated Chief Engineer, WTOV-TV Box 9999, Steubenville, OH If you happen to have cold damp feet as you news. good equipment -small market leader. Journal- 33128. 43952. 614- 282 -0911. EOE. read this, you may want to apply today Minority appli- ism degree a plus. Resume -tape to Program Manager, cants are encouraged to apply Equal opportunity em- TV studio maintenance engineer (position readver- KIFI -N Box 2148. Idaho Falls, ID 83403. EOE. ployer. tised). Must have minimum 2 -3 years video and mainte- Co- anchor: medium size market Midwest ABC affiliate nance experience, possess 1st class FCC license. Director: PBS station seeks director with videography needs co-anchor person for early and late news. Will Have experience with RCA studio cameras, RCA experience. Must be able to direct multiple produc- do some reporting. No beginners please. EOE. Send switcher, RCA film chain, Sony VCRs, and character tions. (News experience prefered). Resume and salary resume and references to Box H -108. generator. Also responsible for Panasonic ENG cam- requirements to Mark Filiault, WGBY-TV 44 Hampden eras and Convergence editing system. Salary com- TV news reporter, with anchor potential, for major mar- Street. Springfield, MA 01103. Deadline 1/4/83. EOE. mensurate with full with experience. Wyk color studios ket network affiliate. Must be experienced journalist with in of journalism and radio-TV cable channel dept. with on -air reporting experience. Resume and writing Hands-on producer/director for growing TV produc- position open: January 15, 1984.Send resume and samples to Box H -88. EOE. tion department. Responsible for remote and studio three current references to: Chairman, Dept. of Jour- production of commercials, promotions and local pro- nalism and Radio -TV Box 2456, Murray State Universi- Reporter - the South's first television station needs a grams on all videotape, formats. We are looking for a ty, Murray, KY 42071. Department has 340 majors in four general assignment reporter! At least 1 year television team player with a minimum three years experience in sequences, 20 graduate students, 11 faculty /staff news experience required. Previous applicants need switching, editing, shooting and Chyron operation. members, 100.000-watt FM stereo station, weekly lab not reapply No phone calls, please. Resume, writing Send resume and salary requirements to Bob Gremil- newspaper, yearbook, and full -color TV studios with samples, and salary history to Terry Bynum, News Di- lion, Director of Broadcast Operations, 2912ITM Bldg., channel on local cablevision system. An equal oppor- rector, WTVR -TV Box 11064. Richmond, 14 23230. New Orleans, LA 70130. No calls please. A Tribune tunity /affirmative action employer. EOE,M/F Broadcasting station. Equal opportunity employer.

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 99 Video engineer. Rapidly expanding video production Tenure track position in broadcast production and University of Maryland anticipates four positions: pro- and post production facility has immediate openings direction, Ph.D. preferred, M.A. required. Experience duction, effects, writing, policy Rank and salary nego- for the following: video tape editors (2- jr. & sr.); studio in television production. Must show potential as teach- tiable. Ph.D. or equivalent. Applications or information: maintenance engineer; remote vehicle maintenance er and researcher. Rank and salary dependent upon Lawrence Lichty, RTVF, Tawes Hall. College Park, engineer.Send resume and salary requirements to qualifications. Deadline for application is Jan. 13, 20742. Frank J. Ayd, Flite Three Recordings, Ltd., 1130 E. Cold 1984. Send letter of application and curriculum vita to: WANTED TO BUY EQUIPMENT Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21239. Dr. Mary I. Blue, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Communications, Loyola University. New Orleans. Promotion manager for WTRF -TV Responsible for de- Wanting 250, 500, 1,000 and 5,000 watt AM -FM trans- LA 70118. Loyola University is an equal opportunity/ mitters. Guarantee Radio Supply Corp., 1314 Iturbide veloping and executing campaigns in all media. Two affirmative action employer. years promotion experience or equivalent thereof. Also Street. Laredo. TX 78040. Manuel Flores 512 -723- need excellent writing skills and familiarity with produc- Graduate assistant - person to study for MA in com- 3331. tion techniques in all media. Send resume and sample munications, beginning Summer term 1984. Annual sti- Good useable broadcast equipment needed: all of work no later than January 13 to Personnel Director, pend of $8,169. Individuals with an undergraduate de- types for AM -FM -TV Cash available! Call Ray LaRue, WTRF, 96-16th Street. Wheeling, WV 26003. EOE. gree in broadcasting or related field, a 3.0 grade point Custom Electronics Co., 813-685-2938. average, and professional experience in radio or TV Art director. Art director position. WPVI-TV Experience broadcast production, writing, and announcing are in- Instant cash- highest prices. At desperately need with Still Store system, electronic graphics; need cre- vited to apply Should lake Graduate Record Examina- UHF transmitters, transmission lines. studio equip- ative individual to work with promotion department, as tion in Februrary. Send resume to Mr. Carl Breeden, ment. Call Bill Kitchen, Quality Media, 404 -324 -1271. well as to service programming, public affairs and Extension Communications Specialist, G022 McCarty sales. Budget supervision mandatory. Send resume, Hall, University of Florida. Gainesville. FL 32611. Ac- Thomson CSF hip pack for 602 microcam in good samples. and salary history to Art Moore, 4100 City ceptable applicant must be approved by the University condition. 404-874 -2252. Line Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131. Totally confiden- College of Journalism and Communications. tial. Equal opportunity employer. FOR SALE EQUIPMENT Broadcasting: assistant professor in broadcasting AM FM excellent condition. SITUATIONS WANTED TECHNICAL and mass communication. Tenure track, 9 month ap- and Wansmitters -used, Guaranteed. Financing available. Transcom, 215- Videotape operator /editor. Audio, studio. 1st ticket, pointment. Salary range: $15,000 to $20,000. Teach Work 379.6585. major /medium market experience. Will relocate. Scott, both production and non -production courses. to- 215-464 -2947. ward Ph.D. preferred; M.A. required. Teaching and pro- Duality broadcast equipment: AM -FM -N new and fessional experience required. Evidence of research used, buy and sell. Antennas, transmitters, VTR 's, Technlclan/asst. engineer. N or radio. First class interest and ability required. Submit letter of applica- switchers, film chains. audio. etc. Trade with honest, phone. AA degree in electronics; tech school grad. tion, vita, and names and addresses of at least three reliable people. Call Ray LaRue, Custom Electronics Trained hands -on studio & transmitter operator & main- references by January 31. 1984, to: Don B. Marian, Co., 813-685-2938. tenance. Some work experience operation, mainte- Chairperson, Department of Communication Arts, Uni- nance, studio equipment installation. Lawrence Viel, versity of Dayton, Dayton, OH 45469. An AA/EEO em- hansmitters- UHF -VHF -FM-new and used. Call

3574 Brook St. . Lafayette. CA 94549. 415-283-8540. ployer Quality Media, 404-324 -1271. SITUATIONS WANTED NEWS THIS PUBLICATION Studio equipment -new and used. Hundreds of items available. VTR's, switchers, cameras. Call Quality Me- TV sportscaster - 2 yrs. experience anchoring /report- IS AVAILABLE dia, 404 -324 -1271. ing medium market. Presently sportscaster in L.A. Ken, IN MICROFORM 213 -932-1510. 1bm -key construction -we build new TV stations fast and cost effectively. Quality Media, 404 -324 -1271. Female anchor. 9 years professional experience. University Microfilms Looking to return to the business after sabbatical. Call International Ampex ATR 800-2 audio recorders in stock -your Am- Cheryl. 918-627 -2094. 300 North Zeeb Road, pex AG440 -351 trade wanted. Nt stock Ampex. Cap- Arbor, itol. 3M tape and carts. Call us for your best price. a sports or news position. Ener- Dept. l?R., Ann Professional seeking Northwestern, Inc., 800-547 -2252. getic. knowledgeable and personable. Play -byplay MI 48106 experience as well. Andy, 305-763-1686. Call Broadcast teaching position, instructor /assistant RCA TCR -100 cartridge tape machine, good condition. Contact Bill Orr, 614-460 -3700. 5 years' radio and 1 year TV experience as reporter/ professor, beginning August 16, 1984. Ten month ten- Successful teach- anchor in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Rome, Italy ure track position: Ph. D. preferred. Sony BVH 1000 A, time code generator, wave form, Sharp and attractive writing. editing, and delivery. Let's ing and professional experience desirable. Teach vectorscope, audio console, Sony monitor, rack mount- in more following areas: broad- talk! Christopher, 213 -897 -5460;899 -7989. courses two or of the ed. low time. 404 -874 -2252. cast writing, corporate media, television production mini-docs, Experienced producer /reporter: features, mass media effects, media management. international Hitachi FP-22 UD camera, 12 x 1 macro focus lens, 6 special projects. Strong writing and field production. broadcastingi. Other areas possible. Supervise stu- mos. old. $11,500. 512-342 -1757. Seeks challenge with high quality news or magazine dents in preparation of programs for closed-circuit TV program. Reply Box J -16. operations. Advising /committee work. State-of-the-art Mobile unit. 1973 International with 27' body, 30kw level facility and equipment; 2 TV stu- generator, air conditioning, custom consoles and SITUATIONS WANTED PROGRAMING broadcast color dios; radio stations fully open to students. Marquette more. Call Ray Miller, WGBY-TV, 413-781 -2801. PRODUCTION 8 OTHERS 5 University. an urban Jesuit University , enrolls over Schafer 7,000 automation system. Complete, exc. in College of Speech, (190 1983 video school graduate looking for entry level 12300 students, 525 the Collins 830 FM 10K, exc. on air, available Jan. 507- majors in Application letter position in video/film production. Knowledge of cam- broadcast communication). 825 -4282. era, audio editing. Call Ken, 212 -260-4387. indicating areas of teaching interest, training and experience, accompanied by a personal data sheet and AM Harns MW -1A, mint. Also, Gates BC5P2 5KW, CSI Production position sought by recent college gra- re- credentials from Placement Service should be 2.5KW Bauer 707 1 KW, Gates 250 GY. Call M. Cooper, duate. Strong background in talk, network. community ceived by February 1, 1984. Michael J. Price, Dean, 215-379 -6585. affairs. Call Victor. 201 -379 -9582. Will relocate. College of Speech. Marquette University, 1131 W. Wis- consin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233. Marquette Universi- FM 830 G2 20KW w /Z2; also Harris 5H w /MS- ENG photographer, editor, videotape operator seeks Collins ty is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. 10KW w /40 E. All are excellent. M. Cooper, full -time position. Seven years TV-radio experience. 15, CCA Charles Rakestraw, 615 -272 -4625. The Department of Mass Communications. St. Cloud 215-379 -6585. State University, is seeking a person to fill full -time nine - inventory in Creative workaholic looking for producer -director Rent broadcast test gear from the largest month, tenure track position beginning with Potomac field strength meters & proof of per- in top 100 market. -4168. America. job Contact Sara, 301- 939 1984 -85 academic year. Teaching responsibilities will impedance Will relocate formance systems, Delta operating be radio-TV-film and other mass communication bridges, Belar modulation monitors, Orban Optimod, courses and will assist in related media activities where Moseley remote control & STL links, Mani RPU equip- appropriate. Student advising and department comment. David Green Broadcast Consultants, Box 590, ALLIED FIELDS mittee assignments will be part of normal load. Halt - Leesburg. VA 22075. 703 -777- 8660; 6500. %) radio station manager's responsibilities will HELP WANTED INSTRUCTION time (45 include daily management of university radio station, 3 Ikigami HL -79 cameras. 2 Sony BVH500 portable Telecommunications -Kutztown University, located preparing and administering budgets, organizing and one inch VTR's. Good condition. Best offer. Panavideo, an hour from Philadelphia in southeastern Pennsylva- directing fund raising, training and supervising student Howard Goldsmith, 212-725 -2211. nia, is seeking an assistant professor to teach under- Start and chairing the station's community advisory Adda ESP200 still store, 2 disc drives. 2 control pan- graduate and graduate classes in an established. pro- board. Doctorate preferred. ABD accepted, in mass els. Arvin SW -2 weather satellite signal processor in- fessionally oriented program. Tenure track position. Ph. communications or telecommunications with teaching cluding digital disc memory. David Layne, KCNC -TV, Teaching experience required. Should be and mass media experience required. Management D. preferred. 303-830-6426. able to teach audio or video production and one or experience and fund raising experience also desir- more of the following: writing, law programming, man- able. The department is accredited by ACEJMC and Adda ESP 150C still store with 3 drives. Each drive agement. cable or new technologies. Salary competi- has accredited sequences in news editorial and public stores 150 frames. Television Graphics, 201 -444 - tive. Available January, 1984. Applications will be ac- relations. Person would assist in preparing for accredi- 2911. cepted until the position is filled. Send resume. tation of the broadcasting sequence. For more informa- transcripts and three letters of recommendation to tion and application forms, contact Chair, Search Com- One 18 mm film chain telemation island plus multi- Search Committee, Department of Telecommunica- mittee, Department of Mass Communications, Stewart plexer, containing Eastman video films projector, IVC tions, Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA 19530. Kutz- Hall 135, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN 200 color camera, Conrac 13 -in monitor, (tube type). town University is an affirmative action /equal opportuni- 56301. Deadline for applications, vitae and transcripts RCA slide projector. Total $6000. KPOM -N, 501 -785- ty employer. is Febuary 3, 1984. No phone calls. ANEOE. 2400.

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 100 COMEDY Help Wanted Management Help Wanted Programing, Free Sample of radio's most popular humor service. Production, Others (Request on station letter head). O'Liners, 1237 Arma - cost, 6C, Los Angeles, CA 90025. THE RADIO PROGRAMING PRODUCTION PRO Polka Music Unlimited now available on a barter ba- ARBITRON sis exclusively in your market. Send coverage map 8 Unique opportunity with rapidly growing 4 rate card to 323 Harrington Dr., North Syracuse, NY RATINGS million dollar Northwest Retail Advertising 13212. Agency. Current client list includes major National, Regional. and local retailers Super Bowl XVIII! Long established audio production including jeans. waterbeds. and auto dealers company available for COMPANY assignments during Super Bowl RESPONSIBILITIES: Concepts. Copy. Week in Tampa, Florida. Contact MediAide, Inc., 813- Directing, Voice -work, production and post - 252 -1212. A rare opportunity. production for Radio and Television. INSTRUCTION Applicant must have major market voice and delivery. a strong desire to succeed. and a San Francisco, FCC license, 6 weeks, 1- 23-84. Re- with Arbitron in our Chicago of- minimum of 2 years broadcast production sults guaranteed. Veterans training approved. School ... fice, as Central Division Manager. As experience. Additional responsibilities include of Communication Electronics. 612 Howard St., SF CA daily operation and management of in -house -0194. Managers, you 94105.415-392 one of three Division 8 -Track Recording studio Salary commen- MISCELLANEOUS will be reporting to the VP. of Nation- surate with experience plus bonus incentive al Radio Sales. You will be working in program. Send Complete resume with salary Breaking into Broadcasting. New revealing booklet an exciting environment, calling on history. Tape, with production samples. copy gives details. Write Coastline Publications, PO Box major market broadcasters and examples. and photo to 2477, Ventnor, NJ 06406, for free details. Ron group heads, handling the day -to- Land, President Ad *Impact. Inc . The Audio Works. Inc.. c/o 2705 East 43rd. day challenge of your regional sales Eugene. Oregon 97405 RADIO staff, while maintaining contact with your Southeast regional manager in Dallas. Help Wanted Technical Situations Wanted Management Prior management experience a must. The person we are seeking STAFF ENGINEER should have at least 3+ years exper- EXPERIENCED RADIO GM ience as a radio sales manager and/ A professional with unique record now available. Sta- Temple University is seeking a Staff or general manager. You should be a tions are now #1 & 2 and most profitable in the market. Engineer to maintain the daily opera- self starter, possess good manage- I'd like to do the same for you. Midwest preferred, but tion of the University's radio station will consider all offers. This is a real opportunity for the WRTI-FM. ment skills, be ready to travel, com- right company! Nhite Box J -18. mitted to hard work, and ready to The has respon- Staff Engineer primary a sibility to maintain and repair studio meet the challenge of competitive equipment at the broadcast site. Het environment. she should also be prepared to work with our engineer at the We offer an excellent salary plus in- TELEVISION transmitter site. The position also has centive plan, generous and compre- responsibility for all engineering and hensive fringe benefits, and an at- Help Wanted Management operations records as required by the mosphere conducive to professional Federal Communications Commission. The applicant should also be experi- advancement. To explore this rare enced with working with volunteers opportunity, send your resume to: andlor students In order to design for- MANAGER mal or Informal seminars to Insure that Richard Lamb RF all operators of studio or remote equipment are qualified to do so. The suc THE ARBITRON SYSTEMS cessful candidate should have a 1st Class operator's permit, bachelor's de- RATINGS KNXT, a CBS station in Los Ange- gree and at least 2 years engineering COMPANY les, is looking for an experienced experience in public radio, preferably manager of RF as a paid professional. A Control Data Company systems, 1350 Avenue of the Americas We offer competitive salary and excel- NY 10019 lent fringe benefits Including tuition New York, Individual will manage KNXTand plan. Send resume and salary history to: KKHR transmitter operations, TOM Personnel Recruiter. An affirmative action employer KUPNIEWSKI, ENG remote microwave, and two -way radio facilities. Qualified Rm. 203 Univ. Svcs. Bldg. MANAGER 1601 N. Broad St. RADIO SALES applicants must have a minimum needed for 7C Phila., PA 19122 Experienced sales manager of ten years experience. Should the #1 rated FM country- western station Equal Opportunity Employer have familiarity with the design, TEMPLE in south Texas. Need goal oriented indi- tm\EksITY vidual with ability to train and motivate installation, and maintenance of sales staff. Send resume and salary re- airborne and terrestrial micro- quirements to Box J-4. wave systems, radio communi- Help Wanted Announcers cation systems, and other state of the art RF technologies. TRIVIA EXPERT Send resume and salary history Need immediately a contemporary creative trivia expert/game show host. Should have facility with enter- to: tainment and sports trivia. and be a good communica- For Fast Action Use tor. No beginners. Send resume and tape to. CBS Operations Manager BROADCASTING'S WERE Placement Office 1500 Chester Ave. 7800 Beverly Blvd. Classified Advertising Cleveland, OH 44114 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Men and women from all races desired.

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 101 Help Wanted Management Help Wanted News Help Wanted Programing, Continued Continued Production, Others Continued ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER NEWS DIRECTOR Programming and production. KUON -TV and Top 20 market. Desirable Sunbelt location. Opportunity Nebraska ETV Network. Responsible for all pro- for aggressive, innovative. top quality journalist with gramming and production operations for both large newsroom experience to lead the news oper- EXPERIENCED KUON -TV and the statewide Nebraska EN ations of a network affiliate in a highly competitive mar- DIRECTOR Network. Supervise program scheduling, infor- ket. Candidate must be an excellent administrator and mation, production and operation departments possess a thorough understanding of promotions. Re- Visually take -charge of a daily, live, and four major program production units. sume with references to Box J -7. EOE. M/F in- studio with audience, talk/informa- Serve on Network Management Council. Re- tion program. quires Master's in telecommunications or adult Should have the ability education plus six years TV programming and to be visually sensitive. Send re- three years TV production experience, includ- Help Wanted Technical sume to Box J -3. Equal opportunity ing five years administrative /supervisory ex- employer, M /F. perience. Additional experience may substitute for Master's degree. Send resume by VIDEO MAINTENANCE January TECHNICIAN 22 to: Paul Few, Search Chair, KUON- Situations Wanted TV/Nebraska EN Network, Box 83111, Lin- Miami area cable company seeks full -time News coln, NE 68501. AA/EOE. maintenance technician to install, maintain and repair all studio associated equipment. Knowl- edge in Sony BDU A 200 's, 800's. 50's. Also EXPERIENCED Sony 5850's, 5800's. 4800's, 3 inch studio tape IMMEDIATE LOCAL systems. Knowledge of studio systems and as- GENERAL ASSIGNMENT SALES OPPORTUNITY sociated equipment along with cable produc- New independent TV station needs dynamic, tion van. Also knowledge needed in both stu- TV NEWS REPORTER aggressive local salespeople with proven track dio and ENG Telecamera systems. Send records. All candidates must have local sales resume in confidence to Robert Palmer, P.O. experience in independent TV Ground floor op- Box 969, Providence, RI 02901. EOE. Whether reporting a spot news story on eration with tremendous benefits. Fabulous deadline, or developing an in -depth se- growth opportunity Contact: Ed Perl, Local ries, I know how to get the facts, and the Sales Manager, P.O. Box 50069, New Orleans, pictures to LA 70150-0069. 504-525-3838. E0E/M/F. TELEVISION match. MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS Visually interesting, understandable WTBS CNN Help Wanted Sales news stories, backed up with solid reporting. The leading news and sports satellite commu- LOCAL SALES MANAGER nications network has career opportunities for If you want substance with the Sunbelt network affiliated station in major mar- broadcast maintenance engineers. Openings profes- ket. Looking for experienced television sales are now available in Atlanta for engineers ex- sional packaging, I am ready to help. manager with ability to direct sales staff. good perienced in studio and ENG equipment main- management skills, and communication a tenance. Turner Broadcasting System offers an must. Send all details in first letter. Confidential- excellent benefit and compensation program. Box J -2. Equal opportunity employer. Write Interested maintenance engineers may call Box H -61. 404-898-8700 between 9 A.M. and 5 PM. EST Monday- Friday, or send resume in complete confidence to: GENERAL SALES MANAGER TURNER BROADCASTING this Goal oriented individual needed for executive level general sales manager position in top market station. If SYSTEM, INC. you're equipped with superior sales skills. organiza- 1050 Techwood Drive publication is tional and motivational abilities, and you seek an out- Atlanta, GA 30318 standing opportunity with an aggressive company Attn: Jim Brown, Corporate Engineering send resume and letter detailing sales management available in TBS is an equal opportunity employer credentials to Box J -12. EOE. microform Help Wanted News Help Wanted Programing, PHI 'ii iGi--li SPORTSCASTER Production, Others ifii--ir'ile-Gn-xi lAsmoiati New York City network TV sports op- i!ü-'i1e?iOG11-- portunity for experienced on -air tal- mu68 'AN- r - ent. Must have solid history of both iG[i' studio & feature work. Strong knowledge of national sports scene required. Journalistic background a strong plus. Beginners need not ap- Please send me additional information. ply. Send resume and non- return- University Microfilms able cassette to: Sportscaster, PO. FIELD PRODUCER Box 825, Gracie Station, NY, NY Highly rated. award winning program is accepting ap- International plications for creative. enthusiastic person who demon- 10018. An equal opportunity em- strates skill at producing and writing compelling and 300 North Zeeb Road exciting features. Minimum 3 years experience produc- P.R. ployer. Female ' candidates encour- Dept. ing magazine format segments necessary Send taper Ann Arbor, MI 48106 aged to apply. resume to, Pal Ahl, Executive Producer. WCMH -N PO Box 4. Columbus. OH 43216. No phone calls. please. U.S.A. EOE, M/F 18 Bedford Row Dept. P.R. London, WC1 R 4EJ TOP 20 England WEATHERCASTER Wéathercaster /AMS Seal holder for top rated Name morning newscast. Science /health reporting Institution also possibility Send resume and tape to KBN, Street Denver, CO 1089 Bannock, 80204. City State Zip

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 102 ALLIED FIELDS Help Wanted Instruction Miscellaneous Continued Wanted Management Help MEDIA MANAGEMENT FOR SALE Full -day, individual seminar for broadcast investors, Emerson College, located in Bos- given to you & your associates privately by an experienced owner -operator. Property selection. ton's Back Bay, is seeking an assis- negotiation. financing, FCC requirements among the tant or associate professor in media topics. Find out how to buy your next or first station LAW through my personal experience. Robin B. Martin. management. The candidate will co- President. Deer River Broadcasting Group. 551 Filth ordinate courses at the graduate lev- Ave.. Suite 800. NYC 10176. 212- 661 -2820. PARTNERS el and teach management, law, and programming courses. A Ph.D. is WANTED preferred, but extensive experience VENTURE CAPITAL managing a broadcast station or ca- DEBT FINANCING ble system will be considered. This For Broadcasters position is available immediately. Sanders & Co. Small, long established AV rated 1900 Emery St., Suite 206 Send applications to Dr. Frances law firm wishes to expand com- Atlanta, GA 30318 Plude, Chair, Mass Communication, 404-355 -6800 munications practice via new Emerson College, 100 Beacon St., partners and associates. Some Boston, MA 02116. AA/EOE. business required. Excellent op- GO PIGGYBACK portunity. Replies held in strictest IN THE SUN confidence. Please write Box J- Lease or rent SCA from best engineered sta- 20. EMERSON tion in Palm Springs, CA area. Full backup power. All uses considered. Phil Wells, KPSI, 174 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262. COLLEGE 619-325-2582. Wanted To Buy Equipment ADVERTISING MANAGER Consultants BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT DO YOU REALLY Broadcast Electronics seeks a creative individ- WANT TO SELL? AM /FM PRODUCTION ual to direct the company's total space adver- Galaxy Radio Consultants. Specialty: turn- & BROADCAST EQUIPMENT tising /promotion /trade show program. Position around assistance. Transition time (P 0. to reports to VP/Marketing. needed for new 10,000 watt missionary radio closing). station in Liberia, Africa. Tax deductible receipt Minimum requirements: 2 years' industrial 8453 BAYRIDGE RD. available from Baptist Mid-Missions, Inc. Call product/ad merchandising experience & BS or CLAY, NY13041 Clarence Brueckner, 805-485 -7777. MS degree, preferably in journalism. Appli- cant must possess good writing skills, in addi- Employment Service tion to creativity & management ability No exceptions to minimum requirements. 10,000 RADIO JOBS For Sale Equipment Salary commensurate with experience, educa- 10.000 radio jobs a year for men & women are listed in the American Radio Job Market weekly paper. tion, & abilities. Exceptional benefit package Up to 300 openings every week! Disc Jockeys, newspeople FOR SALE OR LEASE includes profit sharing plan. We are an equal & program directors. Small. medium & malor markets. opportunity employer. Please send resume in- all formats. Many lobs require little or no experience. Ikegami HK -312E studio camera complete with Fupnon list. Ill -A head, strict confidence to: One week computer $6. Special bonus: 6 con- P16x17ESM lens. Vinten Mark tripod and secutive weeks. only 514.95 -you save $21! AMERI- dolly for TV-81 cable. Also. Ikegami HK -302 studio Director of Personnel CAN RADIO JOB MARKET, 8215 Don Gaspar, camera w /Canon 15:1 lens. Both in excellent condition. Las Vegas, NV 89108. Also. Ampex VPR -20 1" portable VTR wÌTCG. PS. and batteries and Ikegami ITC -730 color cameras, new Call Jim Landy. 609 -424 -4660 or Brad treed. 617- RADIO, TV, AGENCY JOBS 877 -9570. Up to 500 openings every week. DJs. news. PD's, eng In Australia. Canada. U.S.. an markets. for begin- BROADCAST ELECTRONICS INC. ners to experienced. Introductory offer: One wk computer list $8.00. or save 538.05. 7 consecutive wks for 4100 N 241n ST P O BOX 3606 Business Opportunities 617.95. A.C.A. Job Markel has thousands of lobs year- QUINCY, IL 62305. (217)224.9800. TELEX 25 -0142 ly in 3 countries. A.C.A. Job Market. 452 W Dearborn St.. Dept. B., Box 945. Englewood. FL 33533. Radio Programing ONE INCH PRODUCTION FACILITY WHAT ARE YOU DOING AFTER NEW YEAR'S Miscellaneous ?' Located in major SE market (top 20). Full Radio pragramman and tabs nwlagers... Fight past-Holidays blown production company/facility. Computer- slump wan MINUTE MAGAZINE. an income-producing. audience- ized editing with DVE & CG. Small remote building dally program that's yours al no expense. Infonmtive entertaining. customized to sound like you produce it. MINUTE truck. Grossed $600K last FY Owner's health MAGAZINE Ids your formal and attracts prestige advertisers. Time THE BEATLES ARE BACK!! forces Sale. Asking $ 800K. Write Box H -87. barter you'll never pay a dime except for the phone call to gel all the deals and Mar sample show The " Beatle Hideaway is a custom -built mobile home. built and decorated to the Beatles specifications. and Call (212) 869-2160 (24 Hours) 1/ used as their living quarters and stage home during part of their 1964 American tour. All decorations and fixtures. even towels. dishes and accessories. are original. This vehicle has been featured worldwide on OLDIES ON TAPE radio and TV, in newspapers and magazines. It would For Fast Action Use be ideal for a radio station remote studio. or travelling A/C CHR /TOP40 COUNTRY promotional exhibit. attracting big crowds everywhere. BROADCASTING'S For information. please contact- write: Classified Advertising FLAGSHIP INC. BurkharVAbrams /Michaels /Douglas and Associates. Inc. COMMUNICATIONS, 6500 River Chase Circle, East 11916 Glen Valley Rd. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 Cleveland, OH 44141 216-526 -6017

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 inn Public Notice For Sale Stations Continued

PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF TRUSTES The National Association of Public Television Stations' Board of Trustees will meet on January 19. 1984, at the /AN R"A "Marsball &Co. Georgetown Hotel. Washington. DC, from 9:00 am. to 3:00 p.m. In addition to general business and staff j Media Investment Analysts & Brokers reports. the agenda includes pending federal legislative and regulatory matters and planning for the NAPTS Bob Marshall, President Annual Meeting 1984 /

Fulltime AM in excellent growth area near top 75 metro market in Southeast. Well Wanted To Buy Stations established facility with good equipment and real estate. Nice cash flow $650,000. with $150,000 down payment. Good terms.

PUBLISHER MIDWEST 508A PIneland Mall Office Center. Hilton Head Island. South Carolina 29928 803881 -5252 is seeking to buy. for $500,000 to $700.000 809 Corey Creek El Paso. Texas 79912 915 -581 -1038 cash, an established radio station in the Ohio - Indiana- Kentucky -Illinois area Please reply by letter only to: Anderson Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 1090, Anderson, IN 46015: Attn: Publisher. Thank you. H.B. La Rue, Media Broker THE HOLT CORPORATION For Sale Stations West Coast 44 Montgomery Street, 5th Floor. San Fran- MIDWEST MONEY MACHINE cisco, California 94104 415/434.1750 TERMS AVAILABLE OVER HALF THE PRICE IS IN 9 %, East Coast 15 -YEAR NOTES! 500 East 77th Street. Suite 1909. New York. NY 10021 W Gran 2121288-0737 Westgate Mall D Bethlehem, l'a. 18017 John 215-865-3775 BROADCASTING BROKER 1029 PACIFIC STREET DOMINANT, PROFITABLE SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA 93401 AM /FM-BY OWNER Dominant. long -established. highly respected 1.CGu -541 -1900 RESIDENCE 805 -544 -4502 805 watt daytime AM and class C FM radio stations. 35 years' service to vast prosperous regional agri -buss CLASS C FM ness area of 8 counties in S. Minnesota. S1 million in FL sales, profitable. excellent staff. good equipment. am- southern tourist area. Equipment like new Asking $690,000 with $140.000 Mackin. ple land. Pioneer in Minnesota broadcasting with im down. Call Jim 207- pressive record in community involvement over wide 623 -1874 area.lnquiries invited from qualified buyers. Box H -95 TOP -RANKED C &W STATION CHAPMAN ASSOCIATES" in metro GA market. Priced for quick sale at $450.000. nationwide mergers & acquisitions Call Bob Thorburn. 404-458.9226 Wilkins CHAPMAN ASSOCIATES" and Associates nationwide mergers & acquisitions Media Brokers

NJ AM $600.000 30% WV AM/FM $850,000 30% The IN AM/FM $500.000 20% MI FM $310.000 20% White House AL AM $360.000 20% MIDWEST FULLTIME AM OR AM $35,000 downpayment Fellowships FM downpayment Regional class Ill facility covering an attractive CO $30.000 MS AM $30,000 downpayment city. 1983 revenues $760,000. small Midwest NC AM $7,500 downpayment Long history of profitability Outstanding owner/ KY FM $50,000 downpayment operator opportunity. Asking price $1 ,250,00; MO FM $50,000 downpayment terms considered. Qualified principals only, FL Class C FM please. Write Box H -92. P. O. Box 1714 Spartanburg, SC 29304 803/585-4638

DOMINANT AM -FM COMBO CENTRAL OHIO CLASS A Carolina coastal, growth recreation area. 3KW FM. A unique opportunity 1KW day AM. limited competition. Excellent opportuni- Columbus suburban, small but well for outstanding Americans ty for person wishing to leave big city pressures for equipped & maintained. Priced less 2x lifestyle $300.000 down. leisure and profit. $1.500.000. gross, Financials first early in their careers to large assumption for qualified buyer. Box E -176. $425K cash. letter. WWWJ, Box 373, Johnstown, OH 43031. work for a year at the highest levels of the Federal Government

For Fast Actio n Use For more information: The President's Commission on White House Fellowships g U V 712 Jackson Place, N.W. ( _©J a Washington, D.C. 20503 Classified Advertising (202) 395-4522

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 104 For Sale Stations Continued WALKER MEDIA & MANAGEMENT, INC. BILL - DAVID VR BUSINESS BROKERS ASSOCIATES BROKERS BROKERS - CONSULTANTS North Miss. 250w 1530 KHz AM day - APPRAISERS timer on 2 acres. Sale includes land CONSULTANTS 303 -636 -1584 and building. Good 1st station in- 2508 Fair Mount St. vestment. 901 -685 -9252. John F. Hurlbut, President; Box 1845, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Holmes Beach, FL 33509. 813 -778- 3617. David E. Hurlbut, Vice- President; Box 553, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863. 618-263- ONLY FM STAN RAYMOND & 3380. in Rcky. Mtn. mkt. Absentee owner is loo far away. ASSOCIATES Equipment new is 1980. Price to sell at $225.000 cash. Broadcast Consultants & Brokers Call Bill Lochman. 816 -254 -6899. Now available-AM /FM combos in NC, SC, AL, TN, FL, GA & others ASSOCIATES' CHAPMAN 404 351 -0555 1819 Peachtree Rd. , NE MIDWEST FM nationwide mergers & acquisitions Suite 606 an unusual op- Atlanta, GA 30309 Unusual circumstances present portunity to own a very good FM in a very nice "underadioed" market. Top ratings, equipment & staffA colleges- Chicago not far away You'll have to see it to believe it! From owner. Write Dan Hayslett Box J -22.

a .11.0.0 4.. idle. lilt JAMA LIKE W. Apprdwle Vitdet6 Media Brokers 8 6744 RARE OPPORTUNITY RADIO, TV, and CATV William R. Rice TO ENTER STATION OWNERSHIP William w. Jamar (214) 691-2076 15121 327.9570 11311 N. Central Expressway Dallas, Texas Small AM /FM -only stations in SW PA city Good facilities. growing revenues. high potential. Present owner U}I wrsl lakr High Or Sulle 1103 Auilln. TX 7e746 sells for upgrading. Extraordinarily long /favorable payout after 20% cash down. All details on request. No brokers. please. Write Box J -26. GROWING TOP THIS PUBLICATION 100 IS AVAILABLE IN MICROFORM 901 /767 -7980 Southeast market. AM /FM, MILTON Q. FORD r. ASSOCIAFLS separate or together. Excel- University Microfilms International MEDIA BROKERS -APPRAISERS lent facilities. Only principals "Specializing In Sunbelt Broadcast Properties" qualified to handle $3.5 mil- 300 North Zeeb Road, 5050 Poplar Suile1135. Memphis.Tn. 38157 Dept. P.R., Ann Arbor, lion transaction should reply Ml 48106 to Box J -19.

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When placing an ad, indicate the EXACT category desired: Television, Radio. Publisher reserves the right to alter classified copy to conform with the provi- Cable or Allied Fields; Help Wanted or Situations Wanted; Management, Sales, sions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Publisher reserves News, etc. If this information is omitted, we will determine the appropriate the right to abbreviate, alter, or reject any copy category according to the copy NO make goods will be run if all information is not included. Rates: Classified listings (non -display). Per issue: Help Wanted: 850 per word, $15 weekly minimum. Situations Wanted (personal ads): 500 per word, $7.50 The publisher is not responsible for errors in printing due to illegible copy -all weekly minimum. All other classifications: 950 per word, $15 weekly minimum. copy must be clearly typed or printed. Any and all errors must be reported to Blind Box numbers: $3 per issue. the classified advertising department within 7 days of publication date. No credits or make goods will be made on errors which do not materially affect the Rates: Classified display (minimum 1 inch, upward in half -inch increments), advertisement. per issue: Situations Wanted: $40 per inch. All other classifications: $70 per inch. For Sale Stations, Wanted To Buy Stations, & Public Notice advertising Deadline is Monday for the following Mondays issue. Orders, changes and /or require display space. Agency commission only on,display space. cancellations must be submitted in writing. (NO telephone orders, changes and /or cancellations will be accepted.) Word count: Count each abbreviation, initial, single figure or group of figures or letters as one word each. Symbols such as 35mm, COD, PD, etc., count as one Replies to ads with Blind Box numbers should be addressed to: (Box number), word each. Phone number with area code or zip code counts as one word each.

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Frank Roberts, executive VP, WREG -TV Mem- Ed Sander, general sales manager, Taft Media phis, and director of sales for parent, New Broadcasting's wTvN(AM) Columbus, Ohio, York limes Broadcast Group, assumes addi- named station manager at Taft's WDAE(AM) Robert Sutton, president and chief adminis- tional duties as general manager of station. Tampa-St. Petersburg, Fla. wxFL(TV) Tampa -St. Peters- trative officer, Sy Yanoff, executive VP and general manager, Cynthia Winning, manager, marketing ser- and chief execu- burg, Fla., named president WNEV -TV Boston, named president and gener- vices, Daniels & Associates, Denver, named Broad- tive officer for paren , Media General al manager. director of marketing services. Tony Lupo, VP and general manager, Brenda Monaco, from Group W Satellite WVCG(AM) Coral Gables, Fla., named execu- Communications, Stamford, Conn., joins tive VP of parent, Statewide Broadcasting. Essex Group, Greenwich, Conn. -based operator of 53 cable systems in eight states, as Dennis Ryan, national -regional sales man- administrator. ager, WIBX(AM)- WIBQ(FM) Utica, N.Y., joins WIIN(AM)- WFPG(FM) Atlantic City as general William O'Toole, director, operations, Man- manager. hattan Cable TV, New York, named VP, field operations. William Hoverson, station manager, Diane Sass, VP, research and marketing, Me- KFGO(AM) Fargo, N.D., named general man- tromedia-owned WNEW-TV New York, named ager. VP, research, for Metromedia Television divi- Sutton Faber Barry Bruce, station manager, WQXA(FM) sion there. cast Group, comprising wxFL; WCBD -TV York, Pa., named general manager, Charleston, S.C., and WJKS -TV Jacksonville, Paul Myer, director of WNOW(AM) -WQXA. Fla. William B. Faber, chairman and chief ex- government relations, ecutive officer, wxFL, named chairman of Dan Morris, general manager, WCOL(AM)- ABC, Washington, Media General Broadcast Group. WXGT(FM) Columbus, Ohio, joins WBBY(FM) named VP, director, there in same capacity. government relations. Paul Gilmor, president and general manager, WHBC -AM -FM Canton, Ohio, retires. William Michael Eigner, VP, general sales manager, Adriane Gaines, direc- Chambers, VP and director of operations, KTLA(TV) Los Angeles, named VP, station tor of administration, WHBC- AM -FM, succeeds Gilmor. manager. Unity Broadcasting Network, New York, named VP. Edle Argereow, office Myer manager, Knight Broadcasting E Quality Group Sta- tions, Boston, named VP, director of account- 1735 DeSales Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 -4480 ing services. Sheri Germain- Stambaugh, business man- Please send ... (Check appropriate box) ager, Metromedia's KRLD(AM) Dallas, joins Broadcasting Magazine co -owned KNBN -TV there in same capacity. 3 years $160 2 years $115 1 year $60 Jeffrey Rosen, general attorney, employment (Canadian and international subscribers add $20 per year) practices, ABC, New York, named senior general attorney, employment practices. Richard Hockman, general attorney, network Broadcasting G1 Cablecasting Yearbook 1983 governmental regulation, ABC, New York, The complete guide to radio, television, cable and satellite facts and named senior general attorney, network gov- figures -$75 (if payment with order $65) Billable orders must be ernmental regulation. accompanied by business card, company letterhead or purchase order. Off press April 1983. Bob Betts, member of staff, Milwaukee School of Engineering, named general manager of its noncommercial WSME(FM) Mil- Name Payment enclosed waukee. Company Bill me Susan Betts, account executive, KWIZ -AM -FM Santa Ana, Calif., joins noncommercial Address Home? Yes No KLON(FM) Long Beach, Calif., as marketing director. City State Zip

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Signature Are you in cable TV operations Yes John J. Morrissey, chairman, Kenyon & Eck- (required) No hardt, New York, left firm Dec. 31, at termi- I 'N i I nation of five -year contract. No successor has I For renewal or address change I been named. I place most recent label here I Ronald Ricca, account supervisor, N W Ayer, I I New York, named VP. I 1 1 I supervisor, Cunning- The one to read when there's time to read only one. Bette Golirad, account ham & Walsh, New York, named VP. Susan

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 106 Spiegel, all director, Laurence Charles & account managers, advertising sales, Nickel- based producer of business programing over Free, New York, joins C &W in same capac- odeon. Entertainment and Sports Programing Net- work, named chairman of board. William J. ity. Joan Gerberding, general sales manager, Ryan, chief operating officer, succeeds Crim- Robert Wadsworth, WHWH(AM) Princeton, N.J.- wPST(FM) Tren- mins as president. senior VP, manage- ton, N.J., named VP, sales. Dalton Danon, executive VP, sales and mar- ment supervisor, John Jones, local sales manager, KTLA(TV) Polygram, Los Angeles, joins Lori- SSC &B, New York, Los Angeles, named general sales manager, keting, mar Syndication there as VP, feature film named executive VP. succeeding Michael Eigner, named VP, sta- syndication. Douglas McClure, tion manager (see "Media" above). secretary, Katz Ford division advertis- Katy Elliott- Attebery, from Metromedia's Jodi Leibowitz, programing Programing, New York, named programing ing manager, Ford KTrV(TV) Los Angeles, joins co -owned research analyst. Peter Chislett, television Motor Co., Dearborn, KNBN -TV Dallas as VP and general sales man- sales research analyst, MMT Inc., New York, Mich., named adver- ager. tising director, mar- joins Katz Programing as research analyst. Wanda Lewis, local sales manager, WTVR -TV keting staff. associate of business Wadsworth Richmond, Va., named general sales man- Robert Gumer, director affairs, Columbia Pictures Television, Bur- Dave Donelson, VP, ager. general sales manager, Avery- Knodel Televi- bank, Calif., named director, business af- sion, New York, joins Katz Television Conti- John Rhein, from WWJ(AM) Detroit, joins fairs. CKLW(AM)-CKJY(FM) Windsor, Ontario, as nental there as member of bronze sales team. Jeffrey Carroll, regional manager, Continen- general sales manager. Steve Shifman, from WRKS -FM New York, tal Cablevision, Boston, joins ABC's Tele- joins Katz radio and television sports sales as Juhree Ayres Fletcher, Eastern sales man- First Entertainment Recording Service, Chi- account executive. ager, KNXT(TV) Los Angeles, named general cago, as general manager. Debra Ann Schwartzbauer, media estimator, sales manager. Grace Palmer, from Total Communications Creamer Inc., Pittsburgh, named assistant Paul Garvin, senior account executive, Systems, New Kensington, Pa., joins Cen- broadcast buyer. KMGK(FM) Des Moines, Iowa, named sales tury III Teleproductions, Boston, as assistant Anna Fountas, supervisor, media research, manager. to producer. Campbell -Ewald, Warren, Mich., named William Horn, sales manager, WQNY(FM) Itha- Jody Crabtree and Douglas Holloway, from manager of media information services. ca, N.Y., joins WCEC(AM) Rocky Mount, Time Inc.'s defunct TV -Cable Week, New Elaine Womack, account executive, Tacher N.C., in same capacity. York, join USA Cable Network, Glen Rock, Co., Seattle -based representative firm, Dave Bunnell, regional sales manager, KHOU- N.J., as account directors. named VP, radio sales. Tv Houston, joins KTUL -TV Tulsa, Okla., as David Ogrean, communications representa- national sales manager. Programing Robert Belviso, VP, creative director, Al Paul tive, Entertainment and Sports Network, Bristol, Conn., named senior pro- Lefton Co., Philadelphia, joins Quinn & Ellen Johnson, from wCPx -Tv Orlando, Fla., gram acquisitions specialist. Johnson, Boston, as senior VP, executive cre- joins KSAT-TV San Antonio, Tex., as national ative director. Peter Justinius, VP, Teaman sales manager. James Augustine, advertising sales manager, Lehman Associates, Norwalk, Conn., re- Warner Cable, Pittsburgh, Total Com- Leslie Glenn, associate director of research, joins search firm, joins Quinn & Johnson, as direc- King World Productions, Summit, N.J., joins munications Systems, Kensington, Pa. -based tor of research. television sports programing producer, as WCIX-TV Miami as research director. Gerry Linda, regional sales manager. director, marketing, Grier Kimbrel, general sales manager, planning and research, Marsteller Inc., Chi- WVGC(AM)- WYOR(FM) Coral Gables, Fla., Claudia Gillespie, manager of acquisitions, cago, named senior VP, director of business ON TV, Oak Media Corp., Los Angeles, joins WCIX-ry Miami as regional sales direc- and human resource development. named acquisitions. tor. director of Donald Jones, from Eaton Corp., Hender- Barbara Cline, manager of programing ser- Stan Levy, sales manager, WNBC -TV New son, Ky., joins Keller -Crescent Co., Evans- vices, NBC Sports, New York, named pro- York, named to newly created position of ville, Ind., as planning associate, marketing gram services director. Carolyn Skinner, pro- manager of sales development. services division. duction associate, NBC Sports, New York, Paul Shakeshaft, from KYUU(FM) San Fran- named associate producer. Appointments, Adam - Young: Mark Gold cisco, joins KBRG(FM) there as account execu- Fred Hlft, VP, marketing, worldwide, Almi schmidt, sales manager, independent divi- tive. sion, to national sales manager, same divi- Distribution Corp., New York, named VP, sion; Joann Kelleher, account executive, Steve Ramirez, from KISW(FM) Seattle, joins marketing, for parent Almi Group there. KNBQ(FM) Tacoma, Wash., as account execu- Katz American Television, Chicago, to inde- Sales managers, syndication sales, Fox Tele- tive. pendent sales manager, Chicago, and Faith communications, named VP's: David Skill- Oakes, assistant to local sales manager, Mark Mariani, from WLUP(FM) Chicago, joins man, Los Angeles; Dennis Juravic, Chicago; WNEW-TV New York, to research analyst, WBBM -TV there as account executive. Al Shore, Irving, Tex.; Tony Bauer, Atlanta, New York. New York. Nancy McKinley, from Major Market Radio, and Jim Putter, Chris Miller, from McCann- Erickson, Atlan- New York, joins WYNY(FM) there as account Jerrold Solowitz, from Cannon Releasing, ta, joins Burton -Campbell there as VP, direc- executive. Los Angeles, joins MGM/UA Entertainment tor of media. there as director worldwide tape services. Joseph Keefe, sales coordinator, CBS -TV, of Robert Albright, from Lotus Reps, Dallas, New York, joins WNEB(AM) Worcester, Daniel Blugerman, from Michigan Trade Ex- joins Katz Radio, Atlanta, as account execu- Mass., as account executive. change, Detroit, joins Metro Traffic Control, tive. Margaret O'Keefe, payroll assistant. Baltimore-based provider of traffic informa- Katz Communications, New York, named tion to radio and television stations, as re- payroll manager. Programing gional manager, Detroit and Cleveland. Donald March, independent producer and for- William McGee, general sales manager, Merrick Sayers, manager, management ser- mer president, CBS Theatrical Films, joins WLOU(AM) Louisville, Ky., joins National vices department, The Burbank Studios, Bur- HBO Premiere Films, New York, as senior Black Network, New York, as account execu- bank, Calif., named director of management VP. tive. services. Louis Israel, VP, WW Entertainment, New Elizabeth Ewing, from Katz Communica- Jeffrey Clarke, manager of news and current York, named senior VP, sales. tions, New York, and Angela Pumo, from affairs, noncommercial KETC(TV) St. Louis, Eastman CableRep, New York, join Warner James C. (Denny) Crimmins, president and joins The New Tech Times, series produced by Amex Satellite Entertainment Co. there as editor-in- chief, Business Times, New York- noncommercial WHA -TV Madison, Wis., and

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 107 distributed to 260 public stations nationwide, Tampa -St. Petersburg, Fla., named news di- as executive producer. rector. Dave Shafer, operations director, WCZY(FM) Ken Hartnett, fellow, institute of politics, Detroit. joins CKLW(AM) Windsor, Ontario, as John F. Kennedy School of Government, program director. Harvard, Cambridge, Mass., joins wcvB -Tv Bill Castleman, program manager, WKBD -TV Boston as executive editor, Newacenter 5. Detroit. joins KNBN -TV Dallas as program di- Lou Giserman, news director, WGST(AM) At- rector. lanta, joins United Press International, New Brian McNeal, operations manager, Stuart York, as news director. Rob Navies, Capitol Broadcasting. Lincoln, Neb., joins KDIG(AM) Hill correspondent, UPI, Washington, named San Bernardino. Calif., as program director. to Los Angeles bureau as head of Olympic programing project. Alan Popkin, producer -director. Valley Cable TV, Encino, Calif., named manager of video John Price, news director, WWVA(AM)- production. WCPI(FM) Wheeling, W. Va., joins WIRF -Tv there in same capacity. Pamela Browne, from Group W's WBZ -Tv Kenneth Middleton, assistant news director, Boston, joins co -owned KYW -TV Philadelphia W. Frank Harden, president, State Tele- WJLA-TV Washington, joins wrsP -TV Tampa - as producer, People are Talking. casting Co., Columbia, S.C., retired Dec. St. Petersburg, Fla., as news director. Carl Yastrzemski, retired baseball player with 31, but remains on the board of parent, Boston Red Sox, joins WNEV-TV Boston as Patrick O'Donnell, news director, KWGN -TV State -Record Co., and continues to serve sports reporter. He will also be active in sta- Denver, joins group owner, KsN Television in a consulting capacity. Harden has tion's public service, community relations Group, Wichita, Kan., as executive news di- formed his own firm, Performance Inc., and marketing efforts. rector, succeeding Al Sandubrae, resigned. based in Columbia, to represent corpo- W. Richard Nelson Jr., chairman of broadcast rate clients in meeting and convention Gary Gillis, freelance sports anchor- reporter, journalism department, University of Mis- management. WBZ -TV Boston, WNEV-TV joins there as souri (Columbia), joins KsN Television's sports reporter. KSNW -TV Wichita, as news director. Steve Sabato, from defunct Satellite News Rod Luck, from WWDB(FM) Philadelphia, Hank Silverberg, assistant news director, Channel, Stamford, Conn., joins WTNH -TV joins WCPX-TV there as sports director. WCTC(AM) New Brunswick, N.J., joins New Haven, Conn., as news producer. Tom Andy Leopold, from KTTV(TV) Los Angeles, WGHQ(AM)- WBPM(FM) Kingston, N.Y., as Noel, from wtrrM -TV Harrisburg, Pa., joins joins WCIx-Tv Miami. as sports director. news director. WTNH -TV as reporter. Peter Meade, assistant VP, Warner Amex Ca- Jim Riegen, from KIQO -FM Atascadero, Ca- Eileen Crochiere, morning editor, WOCB(AM)- ble Communications, Boston, joins WBZ(AM) lif., joins KFRE(AM)- KFRY(FM) Fresno, Calif., WSOX -FM West Yarmouth, Mass., joins there as air personality. as news director. WCIB(FM) Falmouth, Mass., as news and public affairs director. Ken Lancaster, from Steve Esposito, Vic Homan, director of news operations, sports director and air per- wCOD -FM Hyannis, Mass., joins WcIB as KABC -TV Los Angeles, named sonality, WMOH(AM) Hamilton, Ohio, joins executive pro- evening news anchor-reporter. KTSM -TV El Paso as sports anchor. ducer, early news. Appointments, WTHR(TV) Indianapolis: Don Phyllis Quail, news producer, Storer Com- Ellison, anchor KSTP -TV Minneapolis -St. munications's WJBK -TV Detroit, joins Storer's Paul, to weeknight late news producer; Pame- News and Affairs WJKW -TV Cleveland as executive producer, 6 Public la Riesmeyer, from wIRE(AM), to night assign- p.m. news. Joseph Alan Saille, ment editor and associate producer, and Doug Victor Rocha, wFIE-Tv VP and executive di- from KOLR -TV Springfield, Blake, from Evansville, Ind., to pho- Mo.. joins KYTV(TV) rector of news and there as news producer. tographer-editor. special programing, Paul Threlfall, news manager, KAKE-TV Wich- Appointments, WPLG(TV) Miami: Tana Carli, Metromedia's KTTV- ita, Kan., retires after 29 years with station. anchor, WJKW -TV Cleveland, to same capac- (Tv) Los Angeles, He will remain as consultant to station. ity; Laura Sweeney, promotion director, VP, news, Me- WQAM(AM) Miami, to news -video named Sean Mallory, director, Saturday Magazine, archivist tromedia Television. WDVM -TV Washington, named director, 6 producer; Richard Auchter, news photogra- He will continue to su- p.m. news. pher- editor, WSVN(TV) Miami, and Barry pervise KTrv's news Zuckerman, news photographer -editor, operations, and re- Appointments, KRON -TV San Francisco: Bob KWTV(TV) Oklahoma City, to same capacity. Hodierno, city editor, San Jose (Calif.) Mer- main based in Los An- Susan Mauntel, from KTLA(TV) Los Angeles, Saina cury, to associate news director, coverage; geles. joins KCWS(TV) Glenwood Springs, Colo., as Darryl Compton, news operations manager, Kathy co-anchor. Lavinder, director of news, ABC En- to associate news director, operations, and tertainment Radio New Network, York, Ian Pearson, news director, KHOU -TV Hous- Wayne Fariss, anchor-reporter, wsvN(TV) Mi- named general manager, news programing, ton, to associate news director, programs. ami, retires after 25 years with station. ABC Radio. Don Dunphy, manager, news advisory service, ABC-TV, New York, named Named broadcast editors, Associated Press: Tom Sillen, news director-anchor, KTZO(TV) director, syndicated news service. Mike Richardson, operations manager, KOKE- San Francisco, joins KTIM -AM-FM San Rafael, FM Austin, Tex., to head of Texas AP Net- Calif., as morning news anchor and air per- Tom Doerr, from WSB -TV Atlanta, joins KTUL- work, new statewide radio news network, sonality. TV Tulsa, Okla., as news director. based in Dallas; Chris Dahl, from AP's sports Stan Stovall, from WBAL-TV Baltimore, joins Jan McDaniel, department, New York, to Hartford, Conn.; news assignment manager, KSDK(TV) St. Louis as 6 and 10 p.m. anchor. Len Iwanski, from Bismarck, bureau, CBS. Washington, resigns. N.D., Jennifer Biome, morning and noon news an- to Albany, N.Y., and David Staats, from Co- Bruce Kanner, regional sales executive, chor, KSDK(TV), named 5 p.m. anchor. Unit- lumbia University, New York, to Portland, ed Press International, Chicago, named na- Ore. Margaret Justus, weekend reporter, KLDH -TV tional manager, group broadcast sales. Topeka, Kan., named reporter and morning Gary Shephard, from CBS News, Los Ange- Brian Peterson, news director, WBAY -TV anchor. les; Don Kladstrup, from CBS News, Paris, Green Bay, Wis., joins KMGH -TV Honolulu in and Steve Taylor, from defunct Satellite News Joe Clof i, from KRIS -Tv Corpus Christi, Tex., same capacity. Thomas McCarey, assistant joins wvuE(TV) New as weekend Channel, Washington, join ABC News as Orleans news director. WBAY-TV, succeeding Peterson. weather anchor. correspondents in Los Angeles, Paris and Bob King, acting news director, WXFL(TV) New York, respectively. Thomas Earl, from wsEE(TV) Erie, Pa., joins

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 108 wpxl(TV) Pittsburgh as weather anchor. ment press; Virginia Holden, senior column Television Arts and Sciences there as execu- Rob- Tim Schotten, from wREx -Tv Rockford, III., editor, New York, succeeds Messina; Helen tive director, succeeding Tricia McLeod joins WIFR -TV there as news photographer. Manasian, manager, corporate press, New in, resigned. York, to director, Norm Fankell, from KDLH -TV Duluth, Minn., corporate press; Peter Ham- Elected officers, Ohio Association of Broad- ilton, administrator, joins WIFR -TV as weekend weather anchor. corporate press, and Stan casters, Columbus, Ohio: Clark Pollock, Na- Appenzeller, senior column editor, both New tionwide Communications, president; Dave Rose, news director, KNAZ-TV Flagstaff York, to corporate press managers; Dom George Joachim, WMRN -AM -FM Marion, vice Ariz., joins KOAA -TV Colorado Springs as re- Gioire, administrator, radio press, New York, president, and Neil Pugh, WHIO -TV Dayton, porter. to radio press manager; Doug Mauldin, man- corporate secretary. Tom Stringfellow, from wsAZ -TV Huntington, ager, press and publicity, Los Angeles, to di- Jill Buckley, political media consultant, J. W. Va., to wvuE(TV) New Orleans as reporter. rector, drama program publicity; Bill Kiley, features editor, to director, comedy program Buckley & Associates, Washington, named Michael Seidel, from WMDT(TV) Salisbury, publicity; Rolf Gompertz, publicity represen- media consultant for Democratic Party's 1984 wvFF Md., joins -Tv Greenville, S.C., as tative, to director, general program publicity; Democratic State of the Union, to be offered weekend meteorologist. Kathy Gilpin, director, press and publicity, to- for live broadcast following President Rea - Joseph Conway, from KTxUTV) Sacramento, director, press services, and Gene Shepherd, gan's State of the Union address. Calif., joins WKYC -TV Cleveland as weather manager, syndication and national publicity, Harry Way, director of media, Colgate-Palmo- anchor. to manager, corporate press. live, New York, joins Ad- Supported Televi- Bryn Hazel!, news director, KTVL(TV) Med- Edward Mahlman and A. Thomas Tebbens Jr., sion Association as executive director. ford, Ore., assumes additional duties as pub- account supervisors, Lewis, Gilman & Kyn- Elected to executive committee, Congres- lic affairs director. en, Philadelphia public relations firm, named sional Radio-Television Correspondents Gal- VP's. leries, Washington: Charles Gibson, ABC; Jamie Padnos, program publicist, Showtime/ Nora Wolf, Associated Press Radio; Janet Technology The Movie Channel, New York, joins USA Westmoreland, CBS, and Cookie Roberts, Network, Glen Rock, N.J., as publicist. National Public Radio. Lee Paschall, president, American Satellite Mary Harz, publicity manager, Ballantine/Del Co., Rockville, Md., named chairman. John Rey /Fawcett division of Random House, New LeMasters, from Harris Corp., Melbourne, Deaths York, joins United Media Enterprises there as Fla., joins American Satellite, succeeding manager, licensing promotion. Weston C. Pullen, 66, retired VP, broadcast- Paschall. ing operations, Time Inc., New York, and Arthur Anderson, director of public relations, Carl Pehlke, president, Texscan former president, defunct lime-Life Broad- Corp., Phoe- HBM/Stiefel Advertising, New York, joins nix, named chairman and chief executive of- casting, died of complications from stroke Betsy Nolan Group, New York -based public ficer. James Luksch, executive VP, Texscan, Dec. 16 at his home in Old Lyme, Conn. He relations firm, as VP. succeeds Pehlke. is survived by his wife, Mary, son and daugh- Charles Glenn, executive VP, advertising, ter. Thomas Mayes, controller, John C. Nordt, publicity and promotion, MCA -Universal, Cedar Grove, N.J. -based William J. Kaland, 68, radio and television precious metals Los Angeles, resigns. firm, joins Tde- Measurements, Clifton, producer, director and writer, died of compli- N.J., as chief financial officer. Rob Carpenter, from Salt Lake City -based cations from Parkinson's disease Dec. 25 at Bonneville Broadcasting System, joins CBS his home in New York. Kaland was with Crawford (Mac) McGill, director of engineer- Radio, New York, as manager, affiliate -pro- Group W for 19 years (1955 -1974) as nation- ing, technical operations, NBC -TV and NBC - gram promotion. al program manager, director of program de- owned WRC -TV Washington, named VP tele- velopment and executive producer for radio vision program production operations, NBC, Joan Logue -Henry, director of public rela- public affairs. New York. tions, Unity Broadcasting Network, New Among his awards were Pea- York, named VP. body in 1973 for radio series, Breakdown. Peggy O'Keefe, from broadcast equipment Since 1974, Kaland had served as consultant division, RCA, St. Louis, joins Townsend Maggie Day, commercial coordinator, WNBC- to Group W and others. Survivors include his Associates, Westfield, Mass., as Midwest re- TV New York, joins co-owned WYNY(FM) wife, Claire, manager of business operations, gional sales engineer, television transmission there as advertising and promotion coordina- Television Information Office; daughter, and systems. tor. two sons. Donald Haight, manager, Cupertino, Calif., Marion Woodward, 81, former international operations, Ampex Corp., named to newly division chief, Common Carrier Bureau, created position of director of business man- Allied Fields FCC, Washington, died of heart attack Dec. agement, audio -video systems division. Rob- 15 at Arlington hospital. He is survived by his ert Wilson, from Wheelabrator-Frye. Pitts- Peter Dalton, president, KLM Electronics, wife, Edna, and son. burgh, joins Ampex, Redwood City, Calif., elected president, Society for Private and William T. Bradley, 39, manager of marketing, as controller, audio -video Commercial Earth Stations, New York. systems division. Comsat General, Washington, died of cancer Mark Elden, engineering director, Group W A.C. Nielsen Jr., chairman of board, A.C. Dec. 16 at his home in Reston. Survivors Satellite Communications, Fairfield, Conn., Nielsen Co., Northbrook, Ill., elected chair- include his wife, Eduvigas, and three daugh- joins Showtime/The Movie Channel, Los man of Museum of Broadcast Communica- ters. Angeles, as director of engineering. tions being developed in Chicago. Museum is R. David Riley, 39, bureau chief, Associated joint project of Chicago chapter of National Carol Langer, financial analyst, M /A -COM Press, Portland, Ore., died heart Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and of attack Video Systems, Burlington, Mass., named Dec. Illinois Broadcasters Association. 19 following stomach surgery. He is sur- controller. vived by his wife, Chris, son and daughter. Larry Campbell, VP and general manager, Mark Guttman, operations crew chief. NBC Don Butler, 41, executive The Research Group, Seattle -based radio re- producer and co- affiliate WNYT(TV) Albany, N.Y., joins NBC - host, Northwest Illustrated, KOIN -TV search firm, named senior VP. Port- TV, New York, as on -air technical manager. land, Ore., died Dec. 2 of cerebral edema due Ann McIntosh, producer and consultant, Bos- to lack of oxygen while climbing Mount ton Community Access and Programing Everest on vacation in Nepal. He is survived Promotion and PR Foundation, Boston, joins Machanic & Pop - by his wife, Laura. kin, Cambridge, Mass. -based communica- John Vivyan, 63, television actor whose cred- tions consultants, as partner. Name will be Appointments, NBC press department, in re- its included featured role on Mr. Lucky in changed to Machanic, Popkin & McIntosh. organization of Los Angeles and New York 1959, and appearances on I Love Lucy and 77 offices: Matt Messina, manager, entertain- James Loper, president, noncommercial Sunset Strip, died of heart disease Dec. 20 at ment press, New York, to director. entertain- KCET(TV) Los Angeles, joins Academy of Santa Monica (Calif.) hospital.

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Tauke and Tauzin: (a working relationship described by a Wirth aide as "superb"). the A team for o broadcast dereg Born and raised in Dubuque, he is a "loyal Iowan," says Reid Crawford, who served Last year, when the National Association of with Tauke in the Iowa House. "He's re- Broadcasters began its search for some one mained active in the Dubuque community to lead the charge for broadcast deregulation and people appreciate that," says Crawford. in the House of Representatives, it found One indicator of Tauke's political success some two instead: Republican Tom Tauke of lies within his congressional district. Iowa's Iowa (a member of the Telecommunications second district traditionally voted Demo- Subcommittee) and Democrat Billy Tauzin cratic. That is, until 1978, when Tauke upset of Louisiana (who sits on the parent Energy incumbent Representative Michael Blouin, and Commçrçe Committee). So far, the pair- capturing 52% of the vote. ing of the high -spirited Cajun, Tauzin, and During his tenure in Congress Tauke has the earnest Midwesterner, Tauke, has proved earned the respect of his party's leaders. fruitful for broadcasters. Together they have Says Representative James Broyhill (R- succeeded in attracting more than 220 co- N.C.), ranking minority member of the En- ergy and Commerce Committee: "He's my sponors for their broadcast deregulation bill, Thomas Joseph Tauke -member, U.S. House right arm. When you're the leader on a com- H.R.2382, and have managed to keep the of Representatives, second congressional mittee like this and there are so many contro- subcommittee's attention focused on the is- district, Iowa, Republican; 11, 1950, b. Oct. versial issues, and when you are outnum- sue. Dubuque, Iowa; BA, 1972, Loras College, bered the way we are on the Republican side, (The Tauke -Tauzin bill is modeled after a Dubuque; JD, 1974, University of Iowa, Iowa it is just refreshing to have a man like Tom bill introduced by then -Congressman James City; legislative and political reporter, Tauke who is willing to come forward and Collins [R -Tex.] in the 97th Congress, and Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, and Midwest take on some of these tough issues." would codify the deregulation of radio that stringer, New York Times, 1969 -71; assistant For the 33- year-old Tauke, now serving the FCC has written into its rules, extend it director of public relations, College of his third term in Congress, politics has con- to television and protect broadcasters against Engineering, University of Iowa, 1972; partner, sumed most of his adult life. His interest in challenges for their licenses at renewal Curnan, Fitzsimmons, Schilling & Tauke, politics surfaced in high school when he be- time.) Dubuque, 1975 -79; member, Iowa General came involved in a teen -age Republican The first signs of their success came last Assembly, 1975 -79; elected to U.S. House of group and later escalated when he worked as spring, when the two junior House members Representatives, November 1978, re- elected a legislative reporter for the Telegraph Her- decided to tackle an impediment to broad- 1980, 1982; single. cast deregulation in the form of Telecom- ald in Dubuque, covering the Iowa state leg- munications Subcommittee Chairman Tim (BROADCASTING, May 30). islature in 1970. The cub reporter also was Wirth (D- Colo.). Wirth was willing to dere- A bill never emerged and the debate over attending classes at Loras College, but says gulate radio and later on television, if broad- legislation dragged on until Congress ad- he found journalism the more demanding, casters agreed to pay a fee for their use of the journed in November. Tauke and Tauzin and apparently more attractive: "I attended spectrum; the revenue would be used to help hung tough and devoted numerous hours classes one day a week, usually, and skipped subsidize public broadcasting. NAB found with Wirth and others discussing the issues the others [although he still found time to be Wirth's spectrum fee proposal unacceptable, but were unable to resolve their differences. student body president]. It was a terrific edu- so did Tauke and Tauzin. They were instru- Quantified programing standards had be- cation for me." mental in forcing him to back down on the come the centerpiece of the new legislation While he enjoyed journalism, Tauke de- issue. and while neither Tauke nor Tauzin could cided to pursue a legal career. "In part," he Wirth continued to negotiate with the muster much enthusiasm for the concept says, "because I felt a law degree would NAB and the Senate Commerce Committee they remained willing to work out a compro- leave other options open to me." over the fees, but they were deadlocked. En- mise. This month they are expected to pick ter Tauke and Tauzin, who decided to try to up where they left off. For Tauzin, born and raised in Louisiana's attach their bill as an amendment to the FCC Swift is full of praise for the pair. bayou country, politics was a family affair. authorization bill pending before the sub- "They are both eminently rational people Both grandfathers were parish representa- committee (BROADCASTING, May 9, 1983, with whom you can talk things out. I see tives. In college Tauzin campaigned for state et seq.). them as problem solvers. When Tauke and senator Harvey Peltiur Jr. He must have im- It was a gutsy move. Bypassing a sub- Tauzin offer an amendment, people auto- pressed Peltiur: for the next four years Tau- committee chairman is not an easy task. matically take it seriously. They are not gad - zin served as Peltiur's legislative aide. He However, they enlisted the aid of a key sub- flys. If they are working it they are working also attended law school, graduating from committee member, Democrat Al Swift it hard," says Swift. Louisiana State University in 1967. from Washington, author of a broadcast de- He describes their style of leadership as Those years in the Louisiana state senate regulation bill that would quantify the public nonconfrontational. It is a style, he adds, left a lasting impression on Tauzin, and interest standard in terms of nonentertain- that gains respect. fueled his own political ambitions. In 1971 ment programing. Despite their "nonconfrontational" head - he officially threw his hat in the ring, and After several weeks of intensive behind - on collision with Wirth, there is "no bad was handily elected to the Louisiana House the- scenes negotiations, even the full com- blood" between them, say staff members. of Representatives, serving there until 1979. mittee chairman, John Dingell (D- Mich.), "They are both well respected and well Tauzin was on a fast track, and his years in appeared sympathetic to the roll -Wirth liked," said a Wirth aide. In the past Tauke the state legislature were marked by success. movement. The chairman ultimately per- and Tauzin have been valuable Wirth allies He was named chairman of the powerful suaded Wirth to drop the spectrum fee idea on energy and common carrier issues, and House Natural Resources Committee, an un- and conditionally required that the subcom- Tauke and Wirth were united in the effort to usual appointment for someone who had mittee report out a broadcast bill by Oct.15 defeat the administration's Radio Marti bill served in the legislature for fewer than four

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years. And from 1974 to 1979 he served as when the lawmakers meet in January to con- chief floor leader for then governor Edwin tinue their negotiations over a broadcast bill. Edwards. "We are about at the point where either we During his years in the Louisiana House, fish or cut bait," Tauzin says. "Tom and I Tauzin also practiced law -a general prac- have notified Tim that one conclusive meet- tice, which included some criminal law. But ing would be desirable. At that meeting we criminal law was an unpleasant experience. would decide that we either have agreement "I didn't enjoy criminal work. It was very or we don't," says Tauzin. excruciating and I tended to carry a lot on my Tauke agrees. "Obviously, the fact is that own shoulders. You're not supposed to do we are two months behind the Oct. 15 dead- that. I was appointed to defend a guy and I line and we apparently are at a substantial did and I got him aquitted. And later found distance from reaching a conclusion that out he was guilty. The fellow went on to would represent a consensus. And I have a commit a very violent crime and I was deep- few more ideas I want to explore with the ly affected. I thought he was innocent at the parties. But I think it is fair to conclude that time." there needs to be a change in the negotiating o process, or a conclusion to that process." Meanwhile, Tauke, like Tauzin, was making While they share the same views on a name for himself in politics. He became broadcast deregulation, the pair doesn't al- chairman of the Dubuque county Republican Wilbert Joseph (Billy) Tauzin-rnember, U.S. ways hold the same opinions. Tauzin is a party at age 22, the same year he graduated House of Representatives, third congressional conservative Democrat who joined with his 14, from college. And only a year after he fin- district, Louisiana, Democrat; b. June southern colleagues, the so- called Boll Wee- ished law school, in 1974, he was debating 1943, Chackbay, La.; BA, Nicholls State vils, to support major Reagan programs in on the floor of the Iowa General Assembly. University, Thibodaux, La., 1964; JD, 1981. And Tauke, a moderate Republican, Originally, Tauke felt he might enter poli- Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1967; tends to side with liberal Democrats on for- tics later in life. "I thought of politics as legislative aide, Louisiana State Senate, eign policy but primarly remains conserva- something I might do when I was 55 and 1964 -68; partner, Marcel, Marcel, Fanguy & tive on economic issues. established and could afford to do that Kind Tauzin, 1968-72; private practice, 1972 -76; What lies ahead for the two? "I think of thing." But when the party was looking partner, Sonnier & Tauzin, all Thibodaux, 1976- there's a point in a person's political career for a candidate to run for the general assem- 80; Louisiana House of Representatives, when he knows it is time to hang it up and bly, Tauke's name came up and he agreed to 1971 -79; elected to U.S. House of move on to something else. That point is, if I run. He lost that race, but ran again only a Representatives, May 22, 1980, re- elected can gauge it from my Baton Rouge exper- few months later in a special election for the November 1980, 1982; m. Gayle Clement, ience, when you reach that stage when you same seat. This time he won. Jan.23, 1965; children -Kristie, 13; Bill, 10; feel like you've made some significant con- During his four years in the state legisla- John, 7; Thomas, 6, and Michael 1. tributions and that a lot of what you are do- ture, Tauke was a partner in the law firm of ing now is beginning to be rehashed and Curran, Fitzsimmons, Schilling & Tauke. the debate over broadcast deregulation. "I you've run out of fresh ideas. Those are sig- "It was difficult because I was serving in the think Tauzin sees things early, and Tauke has nals that it's time to move on. I am not any- Iowa legislature in Des Moines, 200 miles the ability to seize the moment at hand," where near that here. I am just beginning to away, and trying to practice law in Du- says another lobbyist. have some job satisfaction, and feel like I am buque." One thing their union has produced is mu- doing some things," Tauzin says. But neither Tauke nor Tauzin appears to tual respect and admiration. Tauzin says he Tauke, a bachelor, doesn't see politics as a have any difficulty doing several things at was keenly interested in the broadcasting life -long career. "Today when I look at mem- once. Their energies, explains one lobbyist deregulation issue, but he also looked for- bers who have served in Congress 30 or 40 familiar with the pair, are "inexhaustable." ward to working with Tauke. "One of the years, I admire them greatly, but I really The 40- year-old Tauzin was elected to re- incentives to going forward with the bill was have a difficult time seeing myself in that present Louisiana's third district in 1980. He a chance to work very closely with Tom," position." He would like to try his hand at a won the seat during a special election, when says the Louisiana Democrat. few other things. "First of all I would like to Republican David Treen gave up the post to "I like Billy," says Tauke. "He is a won- practice law in a serious way. Second, I become governor. Tauzin's victory signaled derful person to work with. Certainly it would like to start a business. I think that the return of the district to Democratic con- helps to have someone from the opposite would be a tremendous challenge. I very trol. side of the aisle," says the Iowa Republican. much like the academic life and would like Congressman John Breaux (D -La.), who In addition, he says, the Tauke -Tauzin merg- to be a college professor or, better yet, a attended law school with Tauzin, finds him er has "great alliteration." college president. to be one of the brightest individuals in Con- Tauzin sat on the Telecommunications "Congress has been for me an unexpected gress. "I can say that without any hesita- Subcommittee in the last Congress but did and a wonderful opportunity. It has given me tion," says Breaux, who sponsored Tauzin's not return. He was extremely displeased an opportunity to tackle issues and encounter appointment to the Energy and Commerce when the chairman (Wirth) failed to renew personalities that I could never have been Committee. "He doesn't need a lot of prep- his membership on the subcommittee last expected to experience. It has made my life aration to grasp issues. He can pick up a bill year. "I had really found an area of interest much richer in many ways." and find things that have gotten by the staff that made my being in Congress worthwhile. Tauzin, who lives with his wife, Gayle, attorneys who wrote it," Breaux says. I don't want to be here if I can't contribute and five children in suburban Virginia, also To broadcasters, Tauke and Tauzin have something. Tim recognized that and he very finds life on Capitol Hill rewarding. But, the become the "dynamic duo." They are graciously offered to allow me to sit in on avid hunter and fisherman misses the bayou. unique, says one lobbyist. "Not only are any hearings and allow me to input into the "If I could be in heaven right now, I'd take they sensitive to the needs of the industry but process," says Tauzin. Little did Wirth know the Capitol and the work I do here, which I they are able to translate those needs." Their just how active a role Tauzin would take. love, and move it on the bayou somewhere combined talents have proved handy during It seems certain that this role will increase and I would be in absolute heaven."

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 111 /i=u National spot radio advertising for November jumped 15.4% over same period in 1982, with billings totalling $61,112,000. Year-to- date, spot is up 1 L8 %, to $640,468,200. Meanwhile, network radio sales for November dipped 1.3% to $20 million with year -to-date up 19% to $237,578,070. Spot data comes from Radio Expenditure Reports Inc. (RER) which relies on financial information supplied confidentially by 15 rep companies. Network figures are collected from six broadcast companies (ABC, CBS, NBC, Mutual, RKO and Sheridan) by accounting firm of Ernst & Whinny.

ABC Video Enterprises's option to acquire 8.5% interest in ESPN from Getty Oil expires tomorrow (Jan.3). ABC Video spokesman said last Thursday that no decision had yet been made, but sources indicate that ABC will exercise option, permitting it to acquire late this year up to 49% of Getty's interest in cable programing service, which now stands at 85%. Under option agreement, ABC has been pouring money-as much as $20 million, according Mr. Chairman. Leonard Marks was sworn in on Dec. 20 as to some estimates -into service for past year. Should it decide not chairman of the U.S. delegation to the World Administrative to exercise option, it will get substantial portion back. Radio Conference on shortwave broadcasting, to begin in Ge- neva on Jan. 10 and run until Feb. 10. Mark's wife, Dorothy, Mobil Showcase Network has lined up ad hoc network of S6 stations held the Bible, as Selwa Roosevelt, the State Department's chief to carry three specials set for first half of 1984, Granada Television's of protocol, administered the oath. The delegation will include King Lear (Jan. 25), Tara Productions' Two By Forsythe (Mar. 28) 38 members. and Thames Television's Voyage Round My Father (April 19). Lineup, which will reach potential 70% of U.S. television homes, includes eight ABC, five CBS and 12 NBC affiliates, 25 indepen- San Francisco from Feb. 9 -14, registration is expected to hit 6,000 dents and 6 PBS stations. mark, including walk -ins, according to Phil Corvo, NATPE execu- o tive director. Last year's figure was about 5,900, which included over 2,000 registrations at door. Corvo said to date about 180 WABC -TV New York's weekly late night music video show, Hot exhibitors have signed up for booths on floor, down from previous Tracks, may be syndicated nationally by Golden West Television, year's 249 exhibitors. Corvo attributed drop to fact that this year which would pay WABC -TV fee for producing 90- minute show and is first NATPE has required all exhibitors to be in one hall, plus which would distribute it on barter basis, reserving six minutes for some smaller companies are not able to buck higher costs and national advertising and offering 12 to stations. Final decision, others feel it's not worth exhibiting since they have no new prod- likely to be made next week, is being held up while ABC Entertain- uct. Also, Corvo noted that about 10 companies will be selling out ment evaluates possibility of developing program into vehicle for of their own suites at Fairmont hotel and not joining exhibitors on ABC-TV. floor. o Registration at two major upcoming industry trade shows appears Broadcasting industry is well on its way toward stereo television to be running both hot and cold. At Association of Independent sound. Multichannel [television] Sound (MTS) Subcommittee of Television Stations annual meeting in Los Angeles Jan. 14 -18, regi- Electronics Industries Association, meeting in Washington two stration at present is about 770, although INTV notes registrations weeks ago, recommended MTS transmission system of Zenith Ra- are still coming in and figure is bound to go higher with sign -ups dio, Glenview, Ill., and complementary companding (noise reduction) at door. Last year INTV attracted 750 attendees, including door system of dbx Inc., Newton, Mass. Subcommittee will submit the registrations. At 21st annual NATPE International conference in recommendation by Jan. 30 to FCC, which has indicated its willing- ness to adopt systems as national standards. In addition to stereo Coming attractions. In anticipation that the FCC will lift its limit sound, MTS system can be used to broadcast auxiliary audio on the number of stations a company can own, as well as with service such as foreign language sound track. Although it's likely an eye to expanding its other communications interests, Taft the FCC will adopt systems and authorize MTS broadcasting, how will to provide new services is uncer- Broadcasting Co. announced an agreement to spin off its do- quickly broadcasters move tain. Some may perceive new service as a costly enhancement mestic theme parks division to a group of investors led by the that will increase neither audiences nor advertising revenues. But company's Attraction Group management for $167.5 million. television set manufacturers would like to see the broadcasters Taft Chairman Charles S. Mechem Jr. told BROADCASTING the move to stereo as quickly as possible, since stereo sound would company could seek additional radio and television properties if encourage people to buy new sets with MTS capability. the FCC lifted its ban of seven AM's, seven FM's and seven TV's -Taft already owns four VHF network affiliates and three NBC -TV Is adding new daily game show, Not Potato, to its daytime independent UHF's, plus 11 radio stations and agreement to lineup, beginning at noon (NYT) on Jan. 23. Half -hour series, from KK(AM)- KGFM(FM) Portland, Ore. (BROADCASTING, Nov. 28, buy Barry & Enright Productions, replaces Go! Series involves compe- 1983). Mechem said Taft would probably not consider stations tition for cash prizes by two three- member teams of individuals below the 50th market, "although that doesn't necessarily mean with similar professions or interests. stations in the top 15." Mechem also stressed that Taft was leaving room to into other communications avenues, expand Charles Z. Wick, director of USIA, acknowledged last week that he such as cable or cellular or mobile telephone, if "right" opportu- occasionally tape recorded his telephone calls without informing nities arise. Properties to be spun off in leveraged buyout deal other party but stopped practice after his staff expressed concern include Kings Island, near Cincinnati; Kings Dominion, near about it. Wick's acknowledgement came in statement read by Richmond, Va.; Carowinds, near Charlotte, N.C., and Hanna USIA spokesman Jim Bryant that responded to story on tapings Barbera Land, now under construction in Houston. Taft will that appeared in Wednesday's New York Times. Newspaper said reinvest $5 million from the transaction and keep a one -third it had obtained transcripts of conversations Wick taped in 1982 interest in the new company. In its fiscal year ended March 31, with Senator Mark O. Hatfield (R- Ore.); Kenneth L Adelman, direc- 1983, Taft's domestic theme parks earned $97.2 million in rev- tor of Arms Control and Disarmament Agency's Walter H. Annen- enues and $10.7 million in net earnings. berg, former Ambassador to Great Britain, and actor Kirk Douglas. Wick said he taped calls only to assure accuracy and facilitate

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 112 appropriate follow -up, and that he often advised caller of taping. However, because of haste, he added, "I did not do this consistently." When his st aff raised "concerns" about taping, Wick said, he realized he may have been insufficiently sensitive to concerns some may have about the practice of recording telephone conversations" and that, as result, he discontinued practice. Left unclear was when calls were taped. While Times said recxordings it obtained were made in 1982, Wick said he began practice in January 1983 and conmtinued it "for several months." Wick's statement apparently is not putting issue to rest. Staff of Senate Foreign Relations Committee is looking into circumstances of taping.

On Jan, 1, Public Broadcasting Service started new division, PBS Enterprises, to oversee PBS revenue generating projects, with ern phasis on new technologies. Neil Mahrer, PBS senior VP for marketing and development, is executive director of enterprises, which could become wholly -owned subsidiary of PBS.

Procedure FCC has proposed for filing of new low -power television Grand opening. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher attended applications could easily be extended to other mass media services. opening ceremonies in London for UPITN, the video newsgath- So said lames McKinney, FCC Mass Media Bureau chief, in re- ering organization supplying Independent Network News and marks to Association of Federal Communications Consulting En- others with international news coverage. John Corporon, presi- gineers in Washington. He was referring to notice of proposed dent of INN, spoke with the prime minister, and the recorded rulemaking that FCC adopted last month (BROADCASTING, Dec. 19, conversation was made a part of the daily feed. In picture 1983). Under the commission proposal, applications for all new above, Corporon is at left, speaking with Thatcher (center, with LPTV's would be accepted only during specified number of days. back to camera). Others are unidentified. No more would be accepted after that "window" was closed. Fa- miliar cut -off list would be eliminated and there would be no opportunity to crossfile. One advantage: New procedure would Directors Guild of America has filed class action suit against Colum- prevent pirates from stealing applicant's engineering for compet- bia Pictures International, charging studio with employment dis- ing applications. "If any of this works and gets support out there, crimination against racial minorities and women and violations of we'll propose to do it across the board," McKinney said. 1964 Civil Rights Act. Action was taken last month in U.S. district court in Los Angeles after discussions between guild and Colum- Oct. 20. Union claims no women were hired as ABC is approaching its 100th consecutive week as leader in early bia broke down of 1982 and 96% of work morning ratings with Good Montng, America. According to ABC directors during last three quarters that were filled by white male directors. DGA research, GMA achieved 5.8 rating /27 share for week ended Dec. hours during same period affirmative action plan from studio. 16-its highest rating since May, 1983. For same week, NBC's says it is seeking specific Today scored 4.0/20 and CBS Morning News recorded 3.6/17. For first 12 weeks of fourth quarter, GMA led Today by 9/10 of rating Mid -America Television Co. has changed its name to LDX Broadcast point, ABC said, and CBS Morning News by 1.1 rating points. In Inc.to better identify company as part of communications holding daytime programing for first 12 weeks of fourth quarter, ABC leads company, LDX Group Inc. LDX Broadcast Inc. is now one of four 6.9/24, followed by CBS with 6.6/24 and NBC with 4.6/17. major companies composing LDX Group Inc., which is principally o owned by Kansas City Southern Industries. LDX Broadcast Inc. is licensee of WEEK -TV Peoria, Ill., and KRCG(TV) Jefferson City- Colum- in LDX Group include LDX Inc., long Playing games. Warner Communications Inc.'s Atari unit and bia, Mo. Other companies LDX Network Inc., microwave network, competitor distance phone service; Activision have joined hands to form company to and Telcom Engineering, telecommunications consulting firm. distribute video games over subcarrier channels on FM sta- o tions. The yet -to -be -named joint venture would broadcast video games and eventually other electronic software to homes ABC News Washington announced, number of changes at its outfitted with special SCA receivers that plug into video com- Washington bureau Robin Vierbuchen Sproul, manager of Wash- puter systems, according to sources. In a joint statement, the ington news coverage, ABC Radio news, to director of Washington two companies said the proposed service would license soft- news coverage; Rita Flynn, general assignment correspondent, to White House correspondent, succeeding Ann ware from a variety of suppliers, including Activision and Atari. Compton, named Capitol Hill correspondent; Dennis Trout, general assignment re- Test service is expected to begin first half of this year with porter, to State Department correspondent, succeeding Anne Gar- commercial launch to follow in second half Atari has sent out rets, who is being assigned to Central America; Kathy Slobogin, letters to select medium -size market FM stations requesting to producer, Closeup, ABC News, New York, to Washington bureau negotiate leases for their SCA subcarriers. According to one in same capacity; Jon Bascom, correspondent, defunct Satellite general manager at FM station that Atari has contacted, joint News Channel, Washington, to correspondent, and John Wulff, venture is seeking the entire SCA band, from 54 khz to 99 khz, studio engineer, to associate director. to transmit digital audio information. In addition, Atari and Activision have reportedly signed multi-million dollar agree- Number of women employed by broadcasters rose 1% In 1983, ac- ment with Regency Electronics, Indianapolis -based manufac- cording to employment profiles released by FCC last week. Profiles turer of radio and electronic equipment, to design and build show that of 132,773 full -time employes, 26.9% were women, as special SCA receiver for service (Regency manufactures SCA compared to 25.9% in 1982. Employment of minorities grew even receivers used by DataSpeed, service which provides real -time less. figures show that 12.8% of total were minorities in 1983, market quotations). Spokesman for joint venture said service compared to 12.7% in 1982. initially would be compatible with Atari's 2600 Video Computer System, but would eventually be adaptable to other video game William Demarest, 91, veteran television and film actor who played systems as well as personal and home computers. At present, role of Uncle Charley on CBS's My Three Sons television series, Atari's 2600 model accounts for 14 million units out of a total of died of apparent heart attack Dec. 27 in Palm Springs, Calif. De- 20 million home video game systems in U.S., spokesman said. marest's other television credits included Love and Marriage and Tales of Wells Fargo series on NBC.

Broadcasting Jan 2 1984 113 C O M M I T T E D T O T H E F I R S T A M E N D M E N T & T H E F I F T H E S T A T E

Leaving the door open 35% of U.S. homes a year ago, 40.5%-34,114,000 now. It is unnecessary to wait for new low -power TV stations, new multi- Until the text of its decision becomes available, the FCC's termi- channel multipoint distribution systems, new direct -to -home sat- nation of its foray into children's television programing cannot be ellite broadcasting stations, new satellite -delivered master anten- precisely appraised. If the press release announcing the children's na television systems to come into existence before recognizing decision is of a piece with some others that have preceded it, that competition in electronic delivery is already fierce. judgments based on it are subject to future correction. Still, the "No Big Brother," it was said here a year ago, "has arms long commission appears to have done what it ought to have done, or within almost to have done it. enough to collect its stifling embrace the profusion of American channels To its credit, the commission decided against the adoption of of communication. quotas for children's programing on commercial television. It "That is not to say that smaller brothers will not try to keep also noted, quite correctly, that the growing proliferation of video control over those elements of the Fifth Estate that remain to be delivery systems virtually guarantees a reasonable volume of given First Amendment parity with the printed press. For every programing designed for the young. But, according to the press Bob Packwood or Mark Fowler who want to set radio and televi- release, "broadcasters continue to be subject to enforceable obli- sion free there is a Timothy Wirth who refuses to admit that the gations. The bedrock obligation of every broadcaster to be re- asserted scarcity of media was never a legitimate excuse and is sponsive to the needs and interests of its community, including now a joke." A bad it is said here now, that gets worse year. the specialized needs of children in that community, remains." joke, every That kind of language can mean just about anything an FCC wants it to mean. In its present composition, the FCC would be The men who acting out of character if it began reviewing "enforceable obliga- Among the cardinal attributes of the American political system is tions" to the young at license renewal time. But what about a that it seems to the at the In future FCC bent on restoring regulation, especially if encouraged produce right person right time. the industry's attempt to achieve by the likes of Peggy Charren, who also goes by the name of case of the broadcasting deregulation in House Representatives, the has Action for Children's Television. Charren, as noted before, never legislation the of system Mr. Rights at the same moment: Tom tires. Despairing of her kind of regulation at the present FCC, produced two such Tauke of Iowa and Billy Tauzin of Louisiana, whom the editors have although she announced she would appeal its latest action, she deemed to be true "Fifth Estaters" (and whose careers are detailed has euchred Tim Wirth, chairman of the House Telecommunica- pages 110 and 111). tions Subcommittee, into introducing a bill establishing quotas in on have commercial television programing targeted at the young. It may be that all the efforts these two expended in the deregulatory cause will come to naught. If that is so, the blame What the FCC could have said in its final disposition of the will belong elsewhere; broadcasters could not have had more children's rulemaking was that 242 television channels were spe- advocates in this campaign, nor any who would have cifically reserved for educational purposes, including the instruc- earnest devoted more energy, patience and persistence to pushing this tion of children, in the knowledge that the commercial system burden uphill. And when one reckons that, in the long run, they could not be expected to perform that function. Too bad the have had nothing to gain from the process other than the satisfac- commission missed the chance to state the facts. tion of doing their best against long odds, it is no less than a wonder that Tauke and Tauzin have stayed the course. It remains in the best interest of broadcasters to stay the course Telling figures as well. No matter how bleak the legislative prospects may look at the moment, there are many persons of good will working At this time a year ago it was noted on this page, with unusual diligently behind the scenes to insure it all comes out right in the foresight, that the year made famous by George Orwell was but a end. Those 226 co- sponsors for Tauke -Tauzin's H.R. 2382 say year away. "For admirers of the pluralistic society that [Orwell's] loud and clear that this is legislation whose time has come. Big Brother would hate," it was remarked here at the time, "the comforting thought to be harbored at the outset of 1983 is that Orwell's 1984 can't happen here. So many channels of communication are coming into operation that dissent in all its shades has more chance for expression than it has had in any previous culture larger than the tribe." The comforting thought to be harbored at the outset of 1984 is that there is even more reason for confidence in the proliferation of avenues of expression. Not only are new modes of electronic communication coming into being; the established modes continue to expand. It is generally assumed that AM radio is a mature service, yet the AM station universe increased by 58 in 1983 to stand at 4,726. In the same year, 103 FM stations went into business, to enlarge the FM total to 4,594. Television broadcasting is a satu- rated medium? Seventy new stations went on the air in 1983, to Amer swell the total to 1,149. These figures do not count FM translators, of which 741 are on the air now, having increased by an Drawn for BROADCASTING by Jack Schmidt astonishing 242 since 1982, or television translators, now total- "The FCC is reporting that a large, tree shaped area is not receiving ing 4,681, up 273 in 1983. Cable television growth continues: our signal."

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