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BATTLE RAGING U Cable industry has come under increasing attack in recent months, ranging from Hollywood to independent TV stations to cities. PAGE 35.

SAME SONG D King World programs, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and Oprah Winfrey, take top spots in Nielsen's Cassandra February sweeps Survey. PAGE 36.

SWEEPS PREVIEW Networks schedule mini- Murdoch with BROADCAS NO§ Geoff f -olsle series, specials and final episodes of popular programs for May sweeps period. PAGE 38. MURDOCH "AT LARGE" U On the eve of the launch of Fox Broadcasting's prime time lineup, NEW HOME o Private investment group with eclectic BROADCASTING editors sat down with Fox's owner, portfolio wins bidding for Ampex. PAGE 38. international media baron Rupert Murdoch, to ascertain his views on the U.S. media BuRCH's WORLD D New Intelsat Director General environment, what he's doing at Fox and what Dean Burch, former FCC chairman, talks with new worlds there are to conquer. PAGE 68. BROADCASTING about the challenges of his newest assignment, which he undertakes April 15. PAGE FAST TRACK D House hearing continues rapid 41. movement of fairness bill. PAGE 78.

TECHNOLOGY 87 D BROADCASTING'S survey of the GOLDEN NUMBERS o Details of CBS settlement with exhibit floor at the NAB convention reveals: former Chairman Tom Wyman. PAGE at Enhanced half -inch video recorders from Matsushita and Sony are popular in marketplace. Competitive marketplace for videographics GAME TIME ABC, ESPN do well in 1987 NFL systems. Digital technology moving in on cart schedule. PAGE 87. CBS Radio wins rights to NFL machines. Charged -coupled devices make games. PAGE 87. further inroads in tube camera market. Reliability and efficiency mark transmitter field. Satellite STEADY CLIMB r? Multimedia's new president, Peter newsgathering vehicle advances include bigger Lund, brings experience in a host of broadcast dishes and better storage. PAGES 46-66. executive positions to that post. PAGE 111.

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Business Briefly 18 Editorials 114 Journalism 76 Programing 86 Cablecastings 10 Fates 8 Fortunes 107 Law & Regulation 78 Riding Gain 80 Changing Hands 84 Fifth Estater 111 The Media 81 Stock Index 83 Closed Circuit 9 For the Record 91 Monday Memo 32 Syndication Marketplace ... 90 Datebook 22 In Brief 112 Open Mike 30

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MTM Enterprises is said to be making existing research facilities, funding Choices inquiries about purchase of network requirements and whether all- industry effort is preferable to smaller grouping, Reliable source last week said candidacy affiliates. Even more intriguing is station such as network companies discussed of Bradley Holmes, chief of FCC's policy shopping by Quantum Media Inc., new recently in talks with FCC Mass Media and rules division, for commissioner seat joint venture between MCA and MTV Bureau Chief Jim McKinney ( "Closed to be vacated by Chairman Mark Fowler Networks president, Robert Pittman. Latter told BROADCASTING that he has Circuit," Jan. 26). ( "Closed Circuit," March 30) is being opposed by leaders in communications considered major-market properties, "either industry on grounds that former legal as outright purchases or where we would Congressional courtesy assistant to Chairman- designate Dennis take an ownership piece." Quantum is Apparently hoping to get his Patrick falls short in qualifications. Key thinking of specialty formats. Pittman chairmanship on best footing possible, Washington sources were unaware of any declined to be specific. "We think as off FCC Chairman- designate Dennis organized opposition but conceded that business people but we are obviously Patrick has offered to meet one -on -one with every there is concern in some quarters that coming off experience with specialized and member of agency's congressional Holmes may be too close to Patrick for new uses [MTV]." Company this week oversight subcommittees. At least two comfort. Patrick also reportedly told will release home video of Hagler-Leonard members have taken him up. Patrick has Senator Bob Packwood (R- Ore.), ranking fight, and will soon announce TV met with Ed Markey (D- Mass.), chairman minority member on Senate projects as well. of House Telecommunications Communications Subcommittee, that Subcommittee, and Bob Packwood Packwood candidate, Craig Smith, (R- Now, now; there, there Ore.), ranking minority member of president of Freedom of Expression Senate Communications Subcommittee. Foundation, would be "fine" should White NBC News President Larry Grossman House fail to name Holmes. has sent memo to staff aimed at easing concerns about impact of McKinsey Busy bird efficiency study of NBC News. McKinsey Show biz & Co., consulting firm, is engaged in NBC's joint venture European satellite continuing, long -term effort to help news channel, Anglovision, has taken NAB is believed to have derived $5 division determine how it can improve transponder option on Intelsat V, putting million in revenue from recent equipment efficiency, memo says, and NBC president, it in head -to -head competition with exhibit in Dallas March 28 -31. Figure, Robert Wright, agrees that NBC News, Turner's Cable News Network, which would represent more than third of not McKinsey, will make decisions on pioneering U.S. news service in Europe on association's annual revenue, comes whatever changes are required. Intelsat bird since late 1985. Both largely from sale of some 300,000 square McKinsey investigators are said to have services go primarily to hotels, CNN feet of exhibit space (at $14 -$17 per graded NBC News staffers well on two of reaching some cable systems too. With square foot) to estimated 640 paid three criteria-quality and timeliness. Anglovision launch expected later this exhibitors. NAB's chief financial officer, Problem reportedly is detected in cost year, venture chose least expensive and Michael Harwood, refused to comment on increases driven by "many more expensive simplest, one -hop link from U.S. to show revenue. choices and resources" -including continent. satellites and graphics -than used to be HBO -HDTV available. Inch by inch by inch Grossman's memo says changes will be Home Box Office may take leadership phased in during second half of 1987 and Despite proliferation of new videotape role in bringing high- definition television throughout 1988. In May Grossman will formats for studio, such as enhanced half - to U.S. viewers via cable and home earth convene cross section of news division inch or digital 19 millimeter, many stations. HBO believes HDTV will take personnel in New York, to discuss what buyers continue to stick with 10- year-old, hold here in next several years following should be done differently, and how. one -inch, Type C standard. Sony and introduction of HDTV equipment for home Ampex, which together control virtually (disks, VCR's, monitors). When it does, all of Type C market, saw strong sales of of the blue HBO will be ready to start delivering Out one -inch machines at recent National HDTV signals to cable headends and Eddie Fritts, president of National Association of Broadcasters equipment directly to homes. Key to plans is Ku -band Association of Broadcasters, caught show in Dallas. Sony's hottest sales item, satellites HBO is planning to use through industry's engineering executives by in fact, was new, lower -cost Type C deck, end of century, said HBO's Bob Zitter, vice surprise at association's recent convention with orders taken for almost 200. president, operations. They have requisite with proposal to create new NAB bandwidth and power for HDTV, he said. technology center. Although industry To keep talking Producing HDTV programing is no support exists for pooling of U.S. problem, he said. Eighty percent of technological research to develop NBC Radio has reached accord with NBC programing is already produced on high - improved broadcast technologies, users Talknet personality Bruce Williams on resolution medium, 35 mm film, he said. like Capcities /ABC's Julius Barnathan, terms for new multiyear agreement. NBC's Michael Sherlock and others were Negotiations between parties have been Eyeing stations perplexed by NAB proposal and said last going on since expiration of Williams's week they still lacked information on previous contract in early November. Still more entertainment companies show association's aims. Uncertainties include Williams, who is on from 7 p.m. to 10 interest in acquiring television stations. choice of research projects, effect on p.m. NYTeach weeknight.

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speech last week at Fordham University ions, few perks and carefully planning what Cannon connection (see below), cited the benefits of CNN's stories it will cover. nonunion shop. "We didn't have to strike "When times were fat, the networks Home Box Office Inc. said it has an agree- restrictive labor bargains," Williams said, bought into a salary structure that raised ment in principle to acquire the Cannon "because our employes voted -they vot- payrolls across the broad and put a handful of /Cannon Group's share the HBO Video ed -not to join a union. As a result, we've of TV journalists into the millionaires club," joint venture, which includes the distribu- had the flexibility to develop in -house talent. she said. They also "bought labor peace at tion rights to jointly owned titles such as We're trying to give each worker a career almost any price ... Now they are saddled "First Blood" and "Raw Deal." Additionally, ladder and room to grow. We share a com- with contracts that do not necessarily make HBO "maintains the rights for a limited peri- mitment to CNN and have an investment in for better journalism. Prohibiting a corre- od of time to distribute titles previously li- each other's success. We ask them for a lot. spondent from writing his or her own anchor censed to the join venture by Cannon and its They give it," she said. lead to his or her own story, does not, I sub- predecessor, Thorn/EMI Screen Entertain- mit, make for better journalism," Williams ment," HBO said. Included in those titles are Network comparisons said, adding that it was not true that CNN " Amadeus," "Rambo: First Blood IL" One million anchor salaries. Amidst the recent restructuring and plan- does not pay $2.5 Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" and "Mona "We do. But we have 57 anchors, so we have ning for the future at ABC, NBC and CBS, Lisa." to whack it up a little bit." According to Steve Scheffer, HBO execu- much attention has been focused also on also that while the Cable News Network, which produces The CNN executive said tive vice president of film programing and the "loss to the whole industry of so many 24 hours of daily news on a budget about home video, the new name of the company veterans" following recent net- one -third that of any broadcast counterpart. respected will be HBO Video. Frank O'Connell will work "is shocking and very Last week, CNN vice president and co -an- cutbacks continue as chief executive officer, and "no sad ... they ought not be manning the barri- significant changes will be made in the chor of Newswatch, Mary Alice Williams, provided into lean cades against bottom line managers.... management of the company," HBO said. some insight the CNN's that managers learn mentality at a lecture given at Fordham Uni- Just as they demand Scheffer said that HBO "initiated these ne- there is something more to journalism than versity in New York. gotiations because of our desire to maintain the bottom line for journal- "Let's get something straight," Williams the bottom line, a leadership position in this facet of in -home ists ought to be more than what's in their entertainment. We believe that home video said. "Our founding fathers intended a free press to act as a watchdog on the excesses paychecks. is one of the fastest growing segments in Today, she said, CNN has "twice the the entertainment industry and warrants of government. They did not intend, nor could they envision, news organizations number of employes as the broadcast net- significant new investment and expansion works [2,000[; number of bu- with bureaucracies that would put the fed- have the same of our activities in program development, reaus the broadcast networks have [201, and acquisition and marketing," he said. eral government to shame, whose parts would be paid without regard to their effect a third the budget" [$100 million[. It is seen In other news, HBO said it will present in 54 by on product or which a countries, satellites and through five tape- delayed cablecasts of the Marvin on purpose, in free cable the cable net- society is paramount." systems. Additionally, Hagler -Sugar Ray Leonard boxing match, work has added in China and Paris She said that although CNN has received bureaus beginning Saturday April 11 (8 -9:30 p.m.). and is moving its Atlanta headquarters into blamed for some of the broadcast network The bout, held at Caesars Palace in Las Ve- refurbished 1. cutbacks, as well as "an inordinate amount a building there June gas, April 6, will be repeated on HBO April CNN's principle cost saving comes from of credit for the drastic changes in the in- 12 (6:30 -8 p.m.); April 14 (10:30- midnight); "the way we make news judgments," Wil- dustry," CNN accepts "blame for being the April 16 (11 p.m. -12:30 a.m.), and April 18 liams said. "What has impact? What is im- (3:30 -5 p.m., all NYT). For those who missed portant? What is a must and what is an ac- the event the first time, former welterweight ceptable risk ?" She said: "Hard decisions and junior middleweight titlist Sugar Ray are a gamble, but that's what journalists do. Leonard won. We gamble that we're going to be right." Williams said CNN saves money by using CNN's union movement reports from its 175 domestic affiliates and from "corresponding stations" overseas, Employes of the Cable News Network have rather than paying for the plane fare, hotel petitioned to join the National Association room, satellite booking costs and other ex- of Broadcast Employes and Technicians, a penses associated with sending CNN's own CNN spokeswoman said last week, adding correspondent and crews to cover a story. that CNN "will be meeting with representa- Aside from economic changes in the in- tives of the National Labor Relations Board dustry, Williams also discussed technologi- next week to discuss details of setting up cal advancements, including CNN's recent the election." She would not discuss what purchase of "the first workable fly -away kit," those issues are. Asked how salaries at CNN which she described as "a TV station, satel- compare to those of broadcast network em- lite transmitter, reporter tool, with edit fa- ployes, the spokeswoman said "in many cilities and a telephone, crammed into a few cases they are comparable." Employes will suitcases with a dish that you can bolt to- vote by secret ballot on whether to join NA- Williams gether in the field." BET, she said. first television news organization in history The equipment, which she called "the About 100 producers, writers, directors that had to succeed as a business. There hottest story in television right now," will and desk assistants in CNN's New York bu- was no board of directors, flushed with en- "allow us to broadcast directly from the tar- reau are affected. "We feel that once the tertainment division profits to whom we mac in Beiruit without having to fly the story issues are put on the table, the employes could go begging." CNN, launched in 1980, to Cyprus. It will allow us to go live from the will reject the union," the spokeswoman was "designed to think lean," she said. "We mountain stronghold, without having to go said CNN defeated a similar unionizing ef- had to. We didn't have any money." through local government censors. It will fort by its employes in Atlanta in 1982 by a The cable network has been able to oper- forever change the way we work and the 3 -to -1 margin. ate on a $100 -million annual budget, she tasks we ask our people to do," she said. Mary Alice Williams, CNN vice president said, because of the economies of scale of To keep up with this instant flow of infor- and co- anchor of CNN's Newswatch, in a being on 24 hours, lowered salaries, no un- mation, Williams foresees the need for "few-

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ESPN's average prime time rating for Febru- ful new piece Amer- in television industry ary increased 20% over the same month last HBO's documentary, Down and Out in While changes the Lee Williams said, the end re- year, according to ESPN. Its February 1987 ica, narrated and directed by actress are "tumultuous," pay cable pro- sult "is more news, not less, from more prime time rating average was 1.8, com- Grant, was the first original gram to receive an Academy Award, according to HBO. The hour -long production was a co- winner with Artie Shaw: Time Is All You Got in the Best Achievement in Docu- mentary Features category at the 59th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Down and Out, which also received a 1986 National Cable Television Association ACE Award for best documentary special and a CABLEVISION certificate of merit at the Chicago Interna- tional Film Festival, will be cablecast again INDUSTRIES L.P. on the pay cable service in June. The documentary was produced by Joseph Feury. Alan Gerry, CHMN & CEO HBO said that to qualify for an Academy . Award nomination, a production must either win the top prize at an internationally recognized film festival or receive a one- has acquired week theatrical exhibition in Los Angeles county. Down and Out had its theatrical premiere in October 1986 at the Laemmle The- ater in Los Angeles. Last year, another HBO LAKE KATHERYN documentary, Soldier in Hiding, received an Oscar nomination. In other HBO news, the pay service has ESTATES SYSTEM reached an exclusive agreement with ITC located in Casselbeny, l7. Entertainment Inc., to provide the latter with exclusive domestic television distribution rights to eight theatrical films owned by HBO. The "multimillion -dollar pact," ac- from cording to Arthur Kananack, president of ITC, includes "Sweet Dreams," with Jessica Lange and Ed Harris, and "Volunteers," with Tom Hanks and John Candy. 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Section of Society of Motion Picture and Television ica, "Morning Television: The Perception vs. the Reali- Engineers and Continuing Education Division of ty" Copacabana, New York. May 9-16-27th Golden Rose of Montreux, television School of Cinema -Television, University of Southern April 29-Broadcast Pioneers, Philadelphia chap- festival for light entertainment programing. Montreux, California. USC campus, Los Angeles. Information: ter, "Person of the Year" award banquet, honoring Bob Switzerland. Information: (212) 223 -0044. (818) 843 -7211. Bradley, KYW-TV Philadelphia. Adams Mark hotel, May 10-13-Central Educational Network annual May 16-23 -Fourth International Festival of Comedy Philadelphia. conference. Hotel Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, Iowa. 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Association of Broadcasters Columbia University, New York. Information: (212) 280- joint board meeting. Hawaii (tentative). 8392. Jan. 22- 23-Colorado Broadcasters Association win- Oct. 26-28- "Hundred Plus Exchange," meeting of ter meeting and awards banquet. Hyatt Regency Tech television broadcasters in small markets to discuss in- Center, Denver. 0October creasing television revenues and recruiting employes, sponsored by National Association of Broadcasters. Jan. 23-26-Radio Advertising Bureau's eighth annu- Oct 4-5-- Washington State Association of Broadcast- Chicago Hilton, Chicago. Information: (202) 429 -5362. al Managing Sales Conference. Hyatt Regency, Atlan- ers annual conference. Cavanaugh's Inn at the Park, ta. Spokane. Wash. Oct. 30-Nov. 4- Society of Motion Picture and Televi- sion Engineers 129th technical conference and equip- Jan. 29.30 -- Society of Motion Picture and Television Oct 5-6-National Religious South- Broadcasters ment exhibit. Los Angeles Convention Center. Los An- Engineers 22d annual television conference. Opryland western chapter meeting. Dallas. Information: (201) geles. hotel, Nashville. 428 -5400 or David Payne, (918) 258 -1588.

Oct. 54-Electronic Industries Association 62d an- i 1 nual fall conference. Los Angeles. Information: (202) November February 1988 457 -4980. Nov. 10 "Sports and the Media," national confer- Feb. 17 -19 -Texas Cable Show, sponsored by Texas Oct. 5.8 --1-IDTV '87 Colloquium. third international ence sconsored by Gannett Center for Media Studies. Cable Television Association. Convention Center, San conference on new television systems, co- sponsored Gannett Center, Columbia University, New York. Infor- Antonio, Tex. Information: (512) 474-2082. by Government of Canada, Department of Communi- mation: (212) 280-8392. cations; Canadian Broadcasting Corp.; National Feb. 26-29 -NATPE International 25th annual con- Filin Board, and Telesat Canada. Ottawa, Ontario. Nov. 11- 13-Society of Broadcast Engineers annual vention. George Brown Convention Center. Houston. Information: (613) 224 -1741. convention. St. Louis Convention Center, St. Louis. In- formation: (317) 842 -0836. Oct 5.9-Eighth annual Nebraska Videodisk Sympo- Nov sium. sponsored by Nebmska ETV Network/Universi- 11-13-Television Bureau of Advertising annual March 1988 ty of Nebraska -Lincoln. UN meeting. Atlanta Marriott, Atlanta. campus, Lincoln, Neb. March 17 -20 -Alpha Information: (402) 472-3611. Epsilon Rho, National Broad- Nov. 11 -14- Society of Professional Journalists, casting Society, national convention. New York. Oct. 64- Atlantic Cable Show. Atlantic Cittl Conven Lion Center, Atlantic City N.J. Information: (609) 848- 1000. Oct 7- Kansas Association 10- of Broadcasters con- ,e"- vention. Wichita Marriott, Wichita, Kan. Oct. 7-11-Women in Connuunications national pro- (Ope fessional conference. Minneapolis. Information: (512) 346 -9875. Oct. 8- 10- American Women in Radio and Televi- sion North Central area conference. Louisville. Ky. Trafficking cop standard no longer will be tolerated. -Reu- ben Lozner, Chevy Md. Oct. 9-11-Illinois Broadcasters Association fall con- Chase, vention. Knickerbocker hotel, Chicago. EDITOR: Many at the recent National Associ- Oct 14-16-National Religious Broadcasters Mid- ation of Broadcasters convention and Con- AIDS plea western chapter meeting. Pheasant Run Resort, St. gressman Al Swift in the "At Large" inter- Charles, Ill. Information: (201) 428 -5400 or Herb Rosz- view in March 30's BROADCASTING urge the EDrroa: I faithfully read your informative hart (402) 845 -6595. revitalization of the public interest standard. magazine. Although I am a registered nurse Oct. 15-17-American Women in Radio and Televi- If the revitalization is not achieved by the by profession, I am currently pursuing a ca- sion Northeast area conference. Albany, N.Y FCC on its own (although statutory authority reer in broadcasting. Oct. 15-18 -American Advertising Federation to do so currently exists), it behooves Con- I view broadcasters as holding a public Western region conference. Seattle. gress in the discharge of its oversight respon- trust by virtue of a broadcast license. There- Oct 16-19- Minnesota Broadcasters Association an- sibility to take action. A worthy first step fore, broadcasters have a responsibility not nual fall convention. Holiday Inn Downtown, Mankato, would be the enactment of legislation pro- only to entertain the public but a duty to Minn. Information: Jo Bailey, (507) 345 -4646. hibiting trafficking in licenses. The passage inform and educate. The AIDS epidemic is Oct. 16-19 -Audio Engineering Society convention. of a strong anti -trafficking law would consti- no longer an issue of morality. It is a question New York. Information: (212) 661 -8528. tute a clear message to broadcasters and the of life or death for you or a loved one. This Oct. 18-21-Association of National Advertisers 78th public that lip service to the public interest dreadful disease is blind to age, creed, na-

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 30 tionality, gender and social position. 1, like most of the American public, was misled in believing this was confined to homosexuals and drug addicts. We now know the truth. SUBS TI TUTE YOUR We must educate everyone as to the various modes of transmission and prevention before it is too late. Please encourage broadcasters to help STUDIO YTH'S WITH MI/ prevent the spread of this tragedy through better use of the media. As there is no cure, the only survivors will be those who are well informed. We owe it to our children and the future of our great nation to use everything in our power to stop this silent murderer.- Elena Bradley, registered nurse, Solone Beach, Calif.

Leave well enough alone

EDITOR: As a broadcaster of more than 20 years, and specifically as a radio broadcaster, I wish to make a few comments about the proposed call sign deregulation. Basically, I do not like the idea. It appears the proposal is advocating "change for the sake of change" and I question if this is in the best interest of the public broadcasters. My primary concerns are: 1. There is a potential for public confusion (including corporations that deal with I. d. 'ra. JIM. . a.s, many stations throughout the country). 7 2. It forces stations into unnecessary . 41I+I:.40 . : Ï copyright litigation and paper work to pro- i. 4, * i tect their calls.

3. With the exception of KDKA in Pitts- TCR 00102:16.16 IN 00301:20:15 burgh, and a few others, the existing Missis- SP 0 COMP. 0117 00:01132:23 sippi River line distinction between "K" and CI 111 "W" call signs is convenient when traveling and determining location of distant signals (particularly in the AM band at night). 4. There is potential to cause confusion ti tin Il within the FCC itself. For example, if station "A" has become a problem for the FCC, but station "B" is "clean," and both have the 1.1±1111111.11111 same call sign, it is not in station "B's" best interest to have its reputation jeopardized. 5. There is potential confusion among TV- FM-AM if licensed separately. ianz E. Will 1 ", ME Hurt, general manager, KUNC-FM Greeley, If you use switch to Colo. and get high performance and overall cost reductions. Slow and steady The MII Broadcast System was designed to enhance your studio produc- EDITOR: Addressing your March 23 editorial tion. With product like the MIIAU-650 Studio VTR that offers a combination of concerning the financial state of the Fifth performance and capabilities never before available on 1/2". Estate in 1986, I would like to say this: Like over 90 minutes of recording time, multi- generation capability, on- It is depressing to read all the bleak re- board TBC and time code generator /reader with selectable user bits, edit- ports about our society's financial condition ing functions, variable speed playback including slow and still, Dolby =C today as well as that of the Fifth Estate. noise reduction, and 4- channel audio. The Studio VTR also accepts corn - I feel we can grow too fast and from my pact cassettes from the MII Camera Recorder. Plus MII's performance is of perspective, double -digit increases in adver- such high quality it can be used as an alternative to 1" C. tising revenue is an unhealthy pace to main- And with MII you have low maintenance and training costs. Tape contain for very long. It is a sad testimony that sumption is dramatically reduced. Units are small and lightweight. Cassettes statisticians are so used to double -digit and parts inventory are interchangeable. And MII equipment is 100 percent means growth that a measly 3.4% increase compatible, so you can interface MII with your present system. nothing to them. That 3.4% may not be opti- What's more, product is available now. 3.4% of $8.4 billion means an mum, but Find out how you can improve your production quality and cut your overall increase of $292.4 million. Not bad. Broadcasting is proving itself a strong, costs with the Panasonic Mil stable industry in an otherwise unstable Broadcast System. For more information call economy. Let's be glad for a 3.4% increase Panasonic instead of complaining about not reaching (201) 348 -7671. Broadcast Systems 10% or 12%. Mark A. Frederick, general 'Dolby is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Inc. manager, KNMI(FM) Farmington, N.M.

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A CBS News commentary from Robert Chandler, retired CBS News executive, New York Putting the CBS News staff to custom produce newscasts and features for the new network. budget into perspective More subtle, but no less real, were budget increases over the years for The CBS One of the less widely understood aspects of Evening News, largely to update and expand the massive layoffs at CBS News has been its graphics capabilities; for 60 Minutes, for the issue of rapid cost increases over the past additional correspondents, producers and decade. The current preoccupation with editors, and for affiliate services, to upgrade terms like "productivity" and "corporate and expand the daily feed of stories to affili- leanness" has permitted to go unchallenged, ate stations for use in their local newscasts. or at least unexamined, the complaint that New programing was not the only place the annual budget for CBS News rose dra- the money went. The decade was character- matically from a reported $78 million in ized by a number of extraordinary news sto- 1978 to nearly $300 million today. ries that required extraordinary coverage. Apart from the fact that nobody has chal- There was Iran, starting with the overthrow lenged the actual numbers (they are probably of the Shah and the accession of the Ayatol- more like $110 million to $250 million in the lah, and, more memorable, the prolonged nine -year period), there seems to be an incli- and agonizing coverage of the American nation to take the increases at face value as if hostages in Teheran. There was the Falk- to accept the premise that overstaffing, over- lands war, the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, coverage , overspending and over-expense the coverage of El Salvador and Nicaragua accounting were the causes. Where did all (to say nothing of Argentina and Chile), the the money go? Solidarity saga in Poland, the events in the The answer is a number of places, but Philippines, the agony of Beirut and the on- chief among them was a quantum leap in going hostage and terrorism incidents such programs produced by CBS News for the as the Achille Lauro and TWA hijackings. network. Programs require staff and money, Bureaus and sub -bureaus had to be estab- and they require technical personnel and fa- lished where none had existed before and cilities, which are also charged to the news staff added to handle those stories. division on an as -used basis. Moreover, to The money went in other directions as the extent that the new CBS News programs Robert Chandler retired from a 22 -year well. The development of hand -held elec- replaced entertainment programing on the career at CBS News in 1985. His last post tronic cameras and of new satellite capabili- network schedule, they were less expensive there was senior vice president for ties vastly increased the scope of coverage, than the programs they replaced and may administration. He then became managing but they also increased the cost of coverage well have represented net savings to the editor of NBC News's 1986 news magazine to unanticipated levels. The "talent wars" company, although the cost of producing show initiated by ABC in the late seventies esca- them was reflected in higher news division lated reporter, producer and anchor salaries budgets. to unreal levels, but unless you wanted to For example, in an effort to make the news, for that matter). Sad to report, Sun- lose your best people you had to meet the CBS Morning News competitive with Today day Morning's staff was cut disproportion- market. Inflation -15% and 20% at the end and Good Morning, America, it was expand- ately in the recent layoffs, and it's going to of the seventies and beginning of the eight- ed from one hour daily to two hours, and an be quite a struggle to maintain the excellence ies, played its part, and with a considerable early edition was added at 6 a.m. And be- that has characterized it from the start. portion of the budget going for foreign cov- cause of ambitious format changes, not only A string of expensive summer series erage, overseas inflation had an even larger was the staff expanded dramatically, but a have been produced by CBS News for the impact. number of expensive freelance talents were past several years, beginning with the Walter That's where the money went, and al- brought in. Cronkite Universe science series, including though in some cases those causes no longer Despite the misgivings of some CBS Bill Movers's Our Times and Charles Kur- exist and some of the money can be recap- News management people, the news divi- alt's prim'e time On the Road and culminat- tured, to suggest that money was tossed to sion created an overnight news program, ing in the past two years in the West 57th the winds simply ignores history. Was there Nightwatch, at the request of the network magazine series, all an effort to launch a waste? No doubt; there is overset in every and as a tactic to curb the marketing efforts permanent informational series in prime journalistic enterprise, as well as ambitious of Ted Tùrner among CBS affiliates. time that could compete with entertainment projects that go unrealized, or are realized Nightwatch was expensive, a headache and a for mass audiences. badly. Was there mismanagement? To some venture that left CBS News people uncom- Also added during the decade were var- degree. Nobody could examine the history fortable, but the network wanted it and con- ious smaller ventures, among them the one - of the CBS Morning News and conclude oth- tinued to prevail even after budget cuts deci- minute Newsbreak headline updates, and erwise. But there were successes as well, mated the program and its news content and such brief daily feates as American Trea- and, most important, there was a first -class despite pleas from CBS News management sury and We the People, the latter com- news organization responding to extraordi- to put a merciful end to it. memorating the bicentennial of the Constitu- nary challenges and reporting quickly, accu- One of CBS News's best and brightest tion. rately and responsibly on a world in turmoil. achievements, Sunday Morning, was added CBS Radio established a second, dis- Productivity, efficiency and a better bot- to the schedule in 1978, an hour and a half of tinct radio network called Radio/Radio, pri- tom line are praiseworthy objectives, but urbane, intelligent journalism that attended marily among FM stations and targeting a will the latest cuts leave CBS News with the to much of the "back -of-the- book" news that younger audience. CBS News was required resources to respond to world events in the couldn't make the evening news (or morning to assemble an entirely separate radio news manner that they, and we, deserve? N

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TOP OF THE WEEK Next title fight: cable vs. the world

Uneasy truce between wired nation. Appearing on a C -SPAN call -in show last football games from broadcast to cable TV. broadcasters and Hollywood is coming week, NCTA's chairman joined in the associ- In one of the letters, INTV said: "This may apart at the seams; battle lines ation's counterattack. The motion picture in- be just one small step on the way to the day are forming over syndicated dustry is "far more concentrated in owner- when all popular sports are `siphoned' from exclusivity, compulsory license ship and control of the market" than the free broadcasting to pay cable." and what cities may regulate: cable industry, said Trygve Myhren, who is INTV President Preston Padden summed whether Congress will take notice also chairman and chief executive officer of up the association's position toward cable in of the uproar is open question American Television & Communications, two sentences: "At the moment we have an the nation's second largest MSO. The stu- unregulated monopoly. Either it [should be] In February 1986, the cable industry was at dios are "doing what they have traditionally reregulated or arranged so that unregulated peace with the world. It had just shaken done, which is to attack every industry cable systems have competition." hands with the broadcasting industry on a which distributes their product as a monopo- For the most part NAB has stayed out of must -carry compromise that promised to ly," he said. the fray. But in February it jumped on the keep things calm on the broadcasting -cable Some concentration of ownership is good, cable- bashing bandwagon when it decided front for a long, long time. It was well on its Myhren said. "It allows us to bargain better to prepare a report with the working title way toward settling its decade -old conflict for films, which is, of course, what [the mo- "Cable-The Unregulated Monopoly." That with the motion picture industry over cable tion picture industry] doesn't like," said decision was motivated, in part, by pressure copyright. And the Cable Communications Myhren. "It puts enough power in the hands applied by some of the independent broad- Policy Act of 1984 had, as promised, of the cable industry so that it can get reason- casters who sit on NAB's television board. brought some order to local cable franchis- ably good prices on product and can have NAB President Eddie Fritts, in an inter- ing and regulation. Alas, it did not last. Since February 1986 the industry's relationship with the independent television community and the motion picture industry has degenerated into open warfare characterized by vociferous attacks and counterattacks and calls for greater federal regulation of cable-particularly, but not exclusively, by the Association of Inde- pendent Television Stations and the Motion Picture Association of America. Moreover, over the past year, many cities have become angry and anxious about at- Fritts Mooney Padden Valenti tempts by cable -the National Cable Televi- sion Association and individual MSO's -to enough money to develop unique creative view three weeks ago, said he was as con- eliminate through litigation the local regula- . product." cerned about the issues as INTV, but that he tory power over cable that the cities thought Asked to comment on the NCTA white hoped they could be resolved is a less con- had been affirmed by the Cable Act. paper, MPAA President Jack Valenti called it frontational way, "in the same spirit in which The latest volleys in the battle pitting a "smokescreen" intended to cover up the we were able to reach a compromise on must NCTA against MPAA and INTV came just fact that cable systems are unregulated local last week. In an apparent attempt to undercut monopolies and that a few MSO's- particu- o MPAA's charge that cable operators are larly Tele- Communications Inc. and ATC- The peace that prevailed in the Fifth Estate growing monopolists that need to be con- are amassing so many of these local monop- in February 1986 was shattered a month later trolled, NCTA issued its second "white pa- olies that they are coming to dominate the when the cable copyright deal between per" alleging anticompetitive practices by distribution of cable programing. "It affects NCTA and MPAA-I8 months in the mak- Hollywood in its dealings with independent programers when one or two monopolies ing -collapsed after the MPAA demanded a theater owners, filmmakers and broadcast- gain control over a lot of monopolies; they "sunset" of the compulsory license after five ers. MPAA's charges, the paper said, "can be can shut you out of the marketplace if you years. NCTA couldn't accept the sunset, and viewed as disingenuous, rhetorical and po- don't dance to their tune," Valenti said. MPAA walked away vowing to seek elimi- litical pretexts... that seek to provide Holly- Like the NCTA, Valenti is more interested nation of the compulsory license on Capitol wood with the guise necessary for limiting in being on the offensive than the defensive. Hill. competition and placing yet another custom- He dismissed the NCTAs charges as "laugh- The deal, once enacted into law, would er, the cable industry, in a subservient posi- able," saying there is plenty of competition have established a flat copyright fee of 12 tion." in every aspect of the motion picture busi- cents per subscriber per month for each dis- Hollywood is "never happy unless it can ness. tant broadcast signal imported by a cable squeeze every nickle from everybody and While NCTA and MPAA were going back system. The "flat -fee" method was supposed everything they can," said NCTA President and forth last week, INTV launched another to be revenue neutral for 1985 -that is, the Jim Mooney. Furthermore, he said, some in 'in its series of attacks on the cable industry. It new system would have generated the same Hollywood would "like to put regulatory re- sent letters to members of Congress (and total revenue for copyright holders as had straints on cable which would have the effect reporters) calling their attention to the mi- the old system in 1985. of diminishing its bargaining power." gration of some professional baseball and INTV was among the broadcasting repre-

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 35 I TOP OF THE WEEK 1 I sentatives that agreed with NCTA to new also at odds with NCTA in the courts over the regional Bell telephone companies into must -carry rules requiring cable carriage of the questions of which cities should be al- the cable business to inject a measure of some local broadcast signals. The rules were lowed to regulate cable rates under the Cable competition. And, according to Valenti, it is similar to those a federal court had found Act and whether cities should be allowed to preparing anti -cable legislation, although he unconstitutional a year earlier, but far less impose technical standards on cable opera- would not discuss the nature of the legisla- burdensome for cable operators. tors. tion or who its sponsors may be. INTV was a somewhat reluctant party to Hollywood's problems with cable can no The INTV's principal goals, said Padden. the must -carry deal from the start, and it longer be solved by merely eliminating the are to convince the FCC to reimpose synex became even more reluctant after the FCC compulsory license, Valenti said. "It goes and to secure permanent must -carry rules. added the five -year sunset to the compro- way beyond that," he said. "Even if you got (A group of cable operators is expected to mise must -carry rules when it adopted them rid of the license, you're still dealing with a challenge the constitutionality of the new final- in August 1986. But what really turned the monopoly. must -carry rules as soon as they are INTV against the cable industry was channel We ought to separate programing owner- ized.) repositioning by cable operators. Using free- ship from ownership of cable systems," Va- "When you boil down the controversies dom gained by the elimination of the old lenti said. over copyright, syndicated exclusivity and must -carry rules, cable operators, in increas- MPAA (along with INTV and the National channel repositioning," said NCTAs Moo- ing numbers, were switching the channel as- League of Cities) have already urged the ney, "I think what they really want is for signments of independent stations on their FCC to consider putting ownership limits on cable to go away, but that's what Hollywood cable systems-a practice INTV felt was cable operators and it supports the FCC's said about television in the 1950's." hurting viewership of the independents. initiative to bring back some form of the Whether all the rhetoric is helping any- The citie recent troubles with the cable syndicated exclusivity (synex) rules, which body's cause is uncertain. Some on the Hill industry have no specific origin. They stem would empower broadcasters to require ca- think it's a little childish. "It's all an incredi- from a variety of court actions in which indi- ble systems to delete programs on distant ble waste of time and resources," said one vidual cable operators are challenging the signals for which the broadcasters have ex- House committee source. What's happen- power of municipalities to impose franchise clusive local rights. ing, he noted, "is that the fur is flying back fees, mandate certain services and facilities The MPAA has also urged federal U.S. and forth and no one can see the issues and deny franchise renewals. The cities are District Court Judge Harold Greene to allow through the fur." King World continues Cassandra dominance Oprah, in 143 markets, averaged a 10.7 kets, an average 8.2 rating, eighth among ' Oprah' joins 'Wheel' and household rating and was ranked second women, 18 -49, and 14th among men, 18- 'Jeopardy' at the top of only 52d among Nielsen syndicated programs list among women, 18 -49, but 49. men, 18 -49. P.M. Magazine, in 41 markets, Only three first -run comedies were within averaged a 10.2, and ranked sixth among the top -50 ranked programs, according to Three King World Productions shows- women, 18 -49, and eighth among men, 18- the latest Cassandra. That compares to two Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and The Oprah 49. M *A *S *H, in 166 markets, had a house- first -run comedies that made it last year. Winfrey Show- finished one, two and three hold rating of 8.8, and was fourth among This year, Small Wonder was the top-ranked in Nielsen's Cassandra report for the Febru- women, 1849, and second for men, 1849. first -run comedy, ranking 22d with an aver- ary sweeps. A year ago, Oprah was not dis- A year ago, Wheel, then in 193 markets, age 6.3 rating across l 1 I markets. Last year, tributed nationally, while Wheel and Jeopar- averaged a 20.3 rating, and was first among the show was also first in the category, dy placed first and second, followed by The women, 18-49, and men, 18 -49. Jeopardy, ranked 18th with an average 7.7 rating Newlywed Game, M*A *S *H and Three's in 172 markets, averaged a 12.3 rating, was across 71 markets. The second highest -rated Company. In February 1987, the top five was third with women, 18-49, and seventh with first -run sitcom was Mama's Family, rounded out by P.M. Magazine and men 18-49. Last year's third -ranked Newly- ranked 32d with a 5.3 rating across 148 mar- M *A *S *H. Oprah's main competitor, Dona- wed, in 170 markets, averaged a 10.3, was kets, 23d with women, 18 -49, and 45th with hue, rose three notches over the year to 12th second among women, 18-49, and fifth with men, 18 -49.9 to 5 was the third highest -rated place (with an average 7.8 rating across 180 men, 1849. The show fell to seventh last first -run sitcom this February, ranking 40th markets), ranked 23d among women, 18-49, February, in 181 markets, with an 8.5 rating, with an average 4.9 rating over 63 markets, but only attracted a sliver of the men, 18-49, and was fifth among women, 18 -49, and and 26th among women, 18-49, and 71st audience. 12th among men, 1849. M *A *S *H was among, men 1849. Last year the only other This year first place Wheel was in 199 fourth last year in 169 markets with an aver- first -run sitcom in the top 50 was What's markets and averaged a 20.1 household rat- age 9.7 rating, fourth among women, 18-49, Happening Now, ranked 39th with a 5.2 rating, and was also first ranked in the key and third among men, 18-49. Three's Com- ing over 85 markets, 28th among women, demographics of men and women, 18 -49. pany was fifth last year in 155 markets, with 1849, and 48th among men, 18 -49. The Jeopardy, in 187 markets, had a household an average 9.5 rating, sixth among women, show fell to 52nd place this year, with a 4.3 rating of 13.3, and was third among women, 18-49, and 10th among men, 1849. Last rating over 90 markets, 30th among women, 18 -49, and seventh among men, 1849. February the show fell to ninth in 146 mar- 18 -49, and 71st among men 18 -49. Cassandra's top 20

Rank /show Rating Share Markets Coverage Rank/show Rating Share Markets Coverage

1. Wheel of Fortune 20.1 33 199 99.6 11. Entertainment Tonight 7.6 15 141 88.5 2. Jeopardy 13.3 27 187 98.1 11. Shaka Zulu 7.6 13 5 1.5 3. Oprah Winfrey Show 10.7 37 143 91.8 13. Card Sharks 7.0 16 29 21.5 4. PM Magazine 10.2 18 41 33.5 14. Facts of Life 6.9 14 108 79.5 5. M'A *S`H 8.8 19 166 92.0 15. Magnum, P.I. 6.7 17 119 78.3 6. Peoples Court 8.6 21 182 96.0 16. Hee Haw 6.6 17 170 81.6 7. New Newlywed Game 8.5 16 181 97.3 17. Small Wonder 6.3 14 111 82.5 8. Hollywood Squares 8.2 17 139 84.2 18. Gimme a Break 6.2 13 101 76.0 8. Three's Company 8.2 18 146 86.4 19. Jeffersons 6.1 14 97 63.3 10. Phil Donahue Show 7.9 28 181 97.7 20. Diff'rent Strokes 6.0 14 122 78.6

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 36 I TOP OF THE WEEK I Upfront turned upside down Advertisers and networks playing swers concerning upfront, including how The networks have raised the possibility buying and selling by ear as guarantees will be structured, pricing and offering ratings guarantees as a range for switch to people meters begins which dayparts will sell when. The chil- next season, but such proposals have not dren's market is just breaking now (see story, been received well by the agencies. As Con- By most accounts, this year's upfront televi- page 85), and there may be some clues there ner puts it: "They tend to be like cream rising sion market will be something of a free -for- as to how upfront will proceed. The net- to the top. If you have a C -P -M [cost-per- all, with the traditional guidelines largely works have concluded several sales that call thousand] in the $4 -to -$5 range, mostly it going out the window along with the Nielsen for some kind of adjustment after the ratings will be closer to $5. They tend to gravitate to diaries, as people meters take hold as the are in, to account for any difference in the the high side." new program measurement service of record people meter numbers and what the parties Some buyers, such as Paul Schulman, next fall. The networks and advertising believe the rating would have been under the president of the Paul Schulman Co., do not agencies still have come to no consensus on outgoing diary system. But so far, said Jerry think the industry will come to grips with the how guarantees will be arrived at -there are Dominus, vice president, sales, CBS Televi- situation this year, and that it will be every no people meter numbers upon which to sion Network, "nobody can figure out what advertiser for himself. "I don't think there is base past performance -and many in the that adjustment will be." going to be a set policy," he said. "This year business believe that upfront negotiations Although there are diminishing gaps be- we are looking at creative media planning." may be the most protracted in the recent tween people meter and NTI numbers, in This year's buying season may be the most history of network television, lasting well some time periods the numbers continue to unpredictable ever, he said. "The only thing into August, perhaps to September. fluctuate wildly. The children's ratings have I'm certain of is it will probably wreak havoc CBS and ABC have already pushed back proved to be volatile and many suggest the on my backhand, which isn't so good to be- their 1987 -88 prime time presentations by problem is getting children to push the right gin with. It's going to be a long summer." two weeks, to May 27 and May 28, respec- people meter buttons when viewing. For ex- Adds Page Thompson, executive vice presi- tively, causing an automatic delay in the start ample, with children, 2 -11 in the first quar- dent and media director, DDB Needham: of the upfront market at those two networks. ter of 1987 on NBC, Nielsen's people meter "It's a crap shoot this year and all bets are NBC had set its prime time presentation for and NTI ratings differed between 5% and off." Prime time is going to break later this May 13 and a spokesman last week said almost 40 %. According to CBS's Dominus: year, he said. How guarantees are worked there were no plans to change. Theoretically, "In other dayparts you also get some crazy out is unclear. Thompson said that as an NBC's upfront season could start as early as numbers from book to book." The way he agency, "we will push for guarantees," al- two weeks after that, but most agency sees it, the unsolved dilemma of the 1987 though there will probably be some form of sources said they don't think the prime time upfront season is that "the networks don't "adjustment factor" depending on how dif- market will break until mid -June at the earli- know how to place the bets and the agencies ferent the first -year people meter numbers est, and maybe not until July. don't know what bets to take." are from past diary numbers. "The market may be delayed," said Mel Conner, senior vice president, director, network operations, DFS- Dorland. the fact that two of the three networks are GenCorp blunts takeover attempt taking two additional weeks to assemble to result, a next season's new prime time agendas, ev- Its $1.6- billion buyback deters Other proceeds are expected said, from the "com- erybody wants to see as much people meter GP bid; company wants to expedite sale GenCorp statement of immediate steps to sell Gen- data as possible before sitting down at nego- of stations to help finance repurchase mencement and RKO's bottling opera- tiating tables. "In no way are we pushing to Corp's tire business company's] intensifying its get things rolling," he said. It may be in the GenCorp successfully turned back a $100 - tions ...[and the RKO's remaining broadcast best interests of the networks to get as much per-share takeover bid last week by offering efforts to sell to consummate the previously people meter data as possible, since some of to repurchase just over half of its own shares properties, and of KHl -Tv and RKO's motion the gaps between Nielsen diary data and at $130 per share. The RKO General parent announced sales has sold IOU -TV Los people meter results seem to be getting company's 54% stock buyback will cost it picture business." RKO to FCC approval, to The as the people meter sample size in- $1.63 billion, some of which may go to the Angeles, subject smaller for million. Disney creases. The sample, now over 1,000 failed bidders, General Partners, who will Walt Disney Co. $217 additional $103 million to Fidel- homes, is scheduled to hit 2,000 homes by not walk away empty- handed. would pay an Broadcasting, a group that has been com- September. General Partners, a joint venture of AFG ity -TV's license for 20 years According to Jake Keever, vice president, Industries and Wagner & Brown (BROAD- peting for Ku (BROADCASTING, March 16). sales, ABC Television, it has not been un- CASTING, March 23), had previously bought usual for the upfront market to be wrapped 9.8% of GenCorp's stock (2,108,608 The divestitures would leave GenCorp up in August. But this year, he said, with all shares). If they participate in the buyback or with essentially two businesses: defense the confusion surrounding the transition to decide to sell in the current market -last contracting and plastic /composite materials people meters, the upfront and scatter mar- week's GenCorp stock price was roughly production. Both of those operations, last kets could well merge into one big market, $118 -they should accumulate a profit in week's announcement said, would be sub- with buying for different dayparts going on excess of $80 million, before expenses. ject to an "expanded cost reduction pro- simultaneously. Usually, upfront breaks in Their failed attempt marked the third time in gram." the spring with the children's market, fol- the last six months that General Partners FCC counsel for the company did not in- lowed in by news, late night, daytime and missed a target company, but hit the jackpot. dicate what steps would be taken to expedite prime time. And despite Nielsen's earlier de- To initially finance the share repurchase, the sale of the remaining 12 radio properties cision to do away with diaries next fall, both GenCorp has received a bank commitment and one TV station, all entangled in corn - NBC and CBS still want diaries retained for letter for $1.75 billion. Over the next 18 parative license -renewal hearings with com- has at least one more season for comparison with months, the company expects to repay much peting applicants. At least one report the new methodology. Nielsen is resisting of that debt with an anticipated $1.4 billion said that an agreement on the TV property, the nine because it wants to devote all of its resources in after-tax proceeds from the sale of as- WHBQ -TV Memphis, is near among (strained right now with maintaining NTI sets- including WOR -TV New York for parties contesting the license. That report for and building up people meters) next season which it has already received $257 million - had the Gillett Group buying the station to competing with another people meter ser- after-tax in cash; roughly $220 million for $46 million with RKO keeping at least 65% vice, AGB. financial statement purposes. It closed that of the proceeds and the remainder split There are still more questions than an- deal with MCA earlier this month. among the eight challengers. A company

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spokesman declined to comment on the re- by Signal Corp. in 1983, remains a leading ers, considering Ampex executives' repeat- port. supplier of videorecorders and other studio ed indications that they were seeking strate- The takeover's demise appears to end, for gear, magnetic tape and data recorders. Prof- gically allied companies to make the buy. the time being, further definition of the its last year were $53.7 million on revenue Ampex's Steinberg, in a memo to Ampex FCC's role in hostile takeovers. The last fil- of $532 million. The company is headquar- employes, said that "although there are a ings before the FCC on General Partners' tered in Redwood City, Calif., with facilities few companies that could have been a 'stra- request for a trustee to hold the RKO li- in Colorado, Alabama and Hong Kong, and tegic fit' for Ampex, there were other con- censes had been completed the day before employs 7,000. siderations: For example, we would have the tender offer was withdrawn. General The manufacturer was put up for sale last had difficulty retaining our substantial gov- Partners had modified the structure of that December, along with Allied -Signal's other ernment business with a foreign buyer...and trustee arrangement to reduce any contact electronics and instrumentation sector com- in the case of some of the American compan- between management of RKO and that of panies, as part of an effort to raise $7 billion ies, there would have been an antitrust con- the bidders. cash for an Allied -Signal stock buyback cern." plan. Lanesborough reportedly came into the The winning bidder is run by investors bidding late in the game, shortly before the Ampex is newest Edward J. Bramson, John Erwin and Barney March 31 deadline for offers. But the com- Straut, who together privately control three pany's high bid beat out at least four other piece in diverse companies with total sales and earnings, serious offers, including one from Kenneth which, though undisclosed, are said to ex- Oshman, founder and former chairman of Lanesborough pie ceed those of Ampex. Rolm, a billion -dollar maker of phone Through Lanesborough, the three own switches now owned by IBM. There were no Investment group will pay 5479 Buffalo Color, a major supplier of blue indi- non -U.S. bidders among the five under seri- milion -plus for broadcast equipment go dye for blue jeans. Through a separate ous consideration, with a number of interest- manufacturer to add to its wide partnership, Hillside Capital, the three own ed Japanese companies, for instance, with- range of business interests Teepak, reputedly the world's largest manu- drawing before the deadline, presumably to facturer of sausage casings, and Congoleum prevent further controversy over Japanese What do sausage casings, blue jean dye, Corp., a flooring manufacturer. electronics manufacturers' position in U.S. Congoleum floors and videotape recorders The purchase would not be the group's markets. have in common? They are all products pro- first dealing with Allied -Signal. Bramson, Steinberg told BROADCASTING: "Ampex duced or soon to be produced under the aegis 35, and Erwin, 33, 10 years ago bought Buf- executives are universally ecstatic, enthusi- of the private investment group that last falo Color from Allied, prior to its 1985 astic about this arrangement." Bramson, Monday (April 6) won a bidding contest for merger with Signal Corp. Lanesborough president and chief executive Ampex Corp. While the current deal is structured as a officer, was at Ampex headquarters in Red- Lanesborough, a New York -based invest- leveraged buyout, Ampex President Charles wood City, and unavailable for comment. ment holding corporation with no other in- Steinberg stressed that it was unlike most Straut, 61, refused to take calls, as did Er- terests in the electronics or communications LBO's, in which the company's own assets win. industries, will purchase the audio -video are used as collateral or the new owners sell equipment manufacturer from Ampex's par- off parts of the company to pay back debt. ent Allied -Signal with a $479 -million lever- Lanesborough, however, will soon have aged buyout bid and the assumption of addi- to consider refinancing for the $225- million Networks put tional liabilities for a total of $515 million in nine -month bridge loan from Chase Manhat- cash to Allied -Signal at closing. tan (the remaining $250 million from the May sweeps The purchase is being financed by Chase bank is an eight -year loan). According to Manhattan Bank of New York, which will First Boston Vice President Robert McKeon, provide $475 million in short-term and long- who handled the sale, refinancing options programing term loans to close the deal, with Lanesbor- include high -yield ( "junk ") bonds, long- ough providing $50 million in equity, a por- term debt or taking part of the company pub- in place tion of which goes toward refinancing loans. lic. McKeon called Ampex an "excellent The deal is expected to close in May, follow- candidate" to go public. Whether Ampex Four mini -series. number of ing government approval. managers would take equity positions in the specials and season finales Ampex, which developed the first practi- company is open to question. of popular shows are scheduled cal videotape recorder in 1956 and was a Lanesborough's winning bid came as stand -alone company until it was purchased something of a surprise to industry observ- The networks plan to air more than 50 hours of "special" programing in the upcoming May sweeps. The specials will range from the tried and true, such as NBC's Bob Hope special and CBS's live Miss Universe coverage, to new drama specials, such as ABC's The Dumb Waiter, a one -hour television ad- aptation of the Harold Pinter play directed by Robert Altman. The networks are programing four mini -series in the sweeps, to- taling 17 hours, compared to three minies programed in February that totaled 261/2 hours. The May mini -series are considerably shorter than those of last February, when ABC's Amerika outlasted the patience of many viewers with a running time of 141/2 hours. CBS's I'll Take Manhattan ran eight hours, and NBC's Two Mrs. Grenvilles, the shortest at four hours, had the highest rating, with an average 23.7/36. Amerika was the lowest rated of the three, scoring an average

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18.9/29, while CBS's Manhattan had a of three new, and final, episodes for the sea- The regular series, Scarecrow & Mrs. 22.9/35. son, and on May 18 The Snow White 50th King, returns on Wednesday, May 13, from 8 In May, the longest scheduled mini -series Anniversary Special will air at 8 -9 p.m. On to 9 p.m., and the cliffhanger finale of Knots is the five -hour Queeny, from the Michael Monday, May 18, a made -for, Six Against Landing will come on May 14. The next Kordea novel based loosely on the life of the Rock, will air from 9 to I I p.m. It is night, two new animated specials will air, actress Merle Oberon. The program will air based on the true story of an attempted es- based on comic strips, Blondie at 8 p.m. and May 10(9 -11 p.m.)andMay 11 (8 -II p.m.). cape from Alcatraz in 1946. On May 26 yet Cathy at 8:30 p.m. 1Wo more cliffhanger The other three mini -series scheduled for another Perry Mason made -for will air: Per- finales will follow, Dallas at 9 p.m. and Fal- May are NBC's Hands of a Stranger, which ry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit. con Crest at 10 p.m. On Thursday, May 21, will go head to head with Queeny on May 10 At CBS, the Ringling Brothers, Barnum at 10 p.m. CBS will air one more original and 11 (9 -11 p.m. both nights); CBS's Mur- & Bailey Circus special will be broadcast program from the canceled Twilight Zone. der Ordained (May 3 and 5, 9 -11 p.m.), and May 1, from 8 to 9 p.m. West 57th moves to On May 22, one special is scheduled, Sur- Roses are for the Rich, (May 17 and 19, 9 -I1 Tuesday at 8 p.m. on May 5. On May 6, vival Anglia: The Killer Whales, at 8 p.m., p.m.), all four hours each. Murder Ordained Equalizer returns to its 10 p.m. slot. The followed by the made -for, Poker Alice, with is about "a shocking pair of Kansas mur- following Friday, May 8, two animated spe- Elizabeth Taylor and George Hamilton. On ders," with Jobeth Williams and Keith Car- cials are on tap between 8 and 9 p.m., Gar- Sunday the 24th, the second of CBS's drama radine. Hands of a Stranger deals with a field Goes Hollywood and the Bugs Bunny specials is scheduled at 9 p.m., Baby Girl policeman's obsession with finding out the Mother's Day Special. The first of two "dra- Scott about the struggle of parents raising a truth about the rape of his wife. Roses Are ma specials" airing on CBS debuts May 10 severely deformed child. On May 26, the for the Rich, with Lisa Hartman, is about a from 9 to 11 p.m., A Gathering of Old Men, network will carry coverage of the Miss Uni- women accused of murdering the alleged with Richard Widmark and Louis Gossett Jr. verse Pageant live from Singapore from 9 to killer of her husband. On May 12 the made-for, A Ghost of a II p.m. In addition to special programs, all three Chance, will air from 9 to 11 p.m., with Dick At ABC, Mr. Belvedere returns to the networks will bring back from hiatus shows Van Dyke and Red Foxx. schedule on May 1 at 8:30 p.m. On May 3, that left temporarily to make room for short- flight midseason shows. NBC is bringing back St. Elsewhere, while CBS is bringing back Equalizer and Scarecrow & Mrs. King, France's TF1 moves to private side and ABC is returning Mr. Belvedere and Ho- television broadcasting in tel to the schedule. Perhaps the biggest un- In a major step toward advancing the privatization of Television Fran - known at this point concerning regular series Europe, France transferred control of its national broadcast network, programing during the sweeps is ABC's caise 1, to the private sector on April 4. Moonlighting, which has been plagued by The French communications regulatory body, the National Commission on Com- cost overruns and production delays this sea- munication and Liberty (CNCL), awarded a 25% interest in commercial network TF1 son. So far only 14 original episodes have to Bouygues, France's largest construction group, for the equivalent of $247.3 mil- aired, compared to 17 or 18 episodes for lion. most other series, and it is certain that the Another 25% will go for the same amount to a consortium of private investors led show's producers will not meet the 22 -epi- by British media baron Robert Maxwell; 40% will be offered on the public market, and sode order by season's end. In fact, an ABC the remaining 10% will be made available for purchase by network employes. source last week could not confirm that any Also, in Spain last week, Prime Minister Felipe Gonzalez submitted legislation to new original episodes would be ready for the the Spanish Parliament that would authorize three new private national TV channels more May sweeps. "Plans call for episodes," as well as other private local broadcast stations, and in Portugal, the major political wish say when or the source said. "I I could parties offered the Portugese Parliament three proposals, each looking toward the how many will be ready, but I can't." elimination of the government's monopoly on television. Most of this season's short-flight series France's media denationalization, begun in the early 1980's by Socialist President were introduced in March and April and a Francois Mitterand and culminating in 1985 with the launching of two private national few will conclude their flights in May. NBC TV has been accompanied by highly political struggles to give allies is introducing the only new short -flight se- channels, new media outlets. ries in the sweeps, the comedy, The Days control of any well, with long -time front- and Nights of Molly Dodd, on May 21, at Political concerns took a high profile in the TF1 choice as holder of interests in other 9:30 p.m. The Arbitron sweep runs from runner Hachette, France's leading publishing concern and of concerns the April 29 to May 26 this season, while the broadcast and program production companies, losing out because Nielsen sweeps runs from April 30 to May award would concentrate too much media control in one firm. 27. A rundown of other sweeps programing CNCL, a 13- member body formed last year as part of France's new media law, scheduled by the network by last week's apparently also saw the choice of Bouygues as more politically neutral, since the deadline follows: company is believed to have no strong ties to either of the government's jointly ruling At NBC, a made - for-TV movie based on Socialist or Conservative parties. the popular CBS series, Policewoman, with French media giants including conservative publisher Robert Hersant and the Angie Dickinson, is scheduled to air May 3. state -owned agency, Havas, both of which withdrew from TF1 bidding earlier this It is entitled Police Story II. On May 13, year because they believed the governments asking price was too high, already from 8 to 9 p.m., an animated special, Sport have other interests in television channels. Hersant earlier this year was awarded a Goofy, is scheduled. On May 17, a "family 25% share in La Cinq, one of the two private national TV channels started in 1985, special" is scheduled, entitled The Incredi- after the controlling interests of original owners and Socialist allies Silvio Berlusconi, Jr. and Jackee ble Ida Early, with Ed Begley of Italy, and Jerome Seydoux, of France, were reduced by incoming Conservative a widower Harry, from 7 to 8 p.m. It is about Prime Minister Jacques Chirac to 35 %. Control of the second private channel, TV6, and the house- struggling to raise children was recently shifted to a Luxembourg -led media consortium, and Havas retains its keeper he hires to help. The network has 25% interest in Canal Plus, the three -year -old terrestrial pay channel. scheduled a made-for on May 17 entitled TF1 's to private control has already begun, with the network no longer The Bionic Couple, in which Lee Majors and transition TV set license fees-which traditionally ac- Lindsay Wagner reprise their roles from the receiving funds from the government's The channel, which claims to capture 40% of the 1970's ABC series. At 10 p.m. the same counted for 50% of its revenue. it now night, another You are the Jury special, country's TV ad revenue, is expected to increase the amount of advertising from Dick Clark and Bob Stewart, will air. accepts to offset the lost revenue. St. Elsewhere returns May 13 with the first

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 39 I I TOP OF THE WEEK I 1 the network will rebroadcast the Disney with Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton, target, will air. It stars John Travolta and Tom classic, "Mary Poppins," from 7 to 10 p.m. will be broadcast from 9 to 11 p.m. The Conte. On Wednesday, May 13, the Happy At 10 p.m. the same night, a Superstars and season finale of Dynasty is scheduled for Anniversary 007: 25 Years of James Bond, Their Moms Mother's Day special is May 6. On Tuesday, May 12, from 10 to 11 special will air from 9 to 11 p.m. On Sunday, planned. p.m., the drama special, The Dumb Waiter, May 17, ABC will broadcast the network On May 4, the theatrical, "Rhinestone," about a pair of hit men waiting for their premiere of "Silkwood." D Rosenfield and Co. buy Blair Rep and program firm to be headed by former CBS Broadcast Group senior VP; speculation surfaces over rep status of CBS O &O's

The sale of Blair Television and Blair Enter- tainment was completed last Friday (April 10) to new owners who will operate under the name of John Blair Communications Inc. The parent company's new chairman and chief executive officer, James H. Rosen- field, said current management of both divisions has agreed to stay. Working with Ro- senfield, who was formerly a senior vice president with the CBS /Broadcast Group, is Burton Marcus, a media consultant and former general counsel of Columbia Pictures Industries. Rosenfield told BROADCASTING that he had been interested in acquiring all of Blair more than a year ago when the then- publicly held company was fighting a hostile takeover. Reliance Capital Group, which ended up buying and spinning off most of Blair, sold the television station representation Marcus and Rosenfield business and program production/syndicator over this company. And as far as I know C. Coveny will continue as president, and to JHR Acquisition Corp. for $118 million in there have not been any discussions with the Guy Mazzeo as executive vice president. cash. network stations. The independent stations In addition to Rosenfield and Marcus, oth- The lion's share of that consideration was we rep in L.A., Chicago and New York are er investors in JHR -and John Blair-are for the television representation business, very important to us." Saratoga Partners, a limited partnership founded in 1948. In recent years Blair Tele- The new chairman of John Blair Commu- managed by Dillon Read & Co., and SIF- vision's operating margin has declined, but nications said that current leadership of both CORP, an investment entity represented by Rosenfield said the business had good pros- divisions will continue. Harry B. Smart will Richard Bodman, former president of Corn- pects: "The TV representation business has remain as chairman and chief executive offi- sat's Satellite Television Corp. Debt financ- been, like all areas of broadcasting, subject cer of Blair Television, with Pat Devlin as ing for the transaction is being provided by to increased competition and dynamic president. At Blair Entertainment. Richard Prudential and Travelers' Insurance. change. We think that there has been a shakeout, particularly in the representation business, and that the people remaining will Gillett moving to buy stake in be strong. There is a market for very effi- Storer ciently run large companies." Company would take 50.1 °o position; report released last week. Revenue for all sev- One of Blair's previous clients-and its SCI's Lee to join with T.A. Associates en stations in 1986 was up 15%, to $232.2 largest until last year-was Capital Cities/ in purchasing Toledo TV station million, while operating expenses, exclusive ABC, which decided to move several sta- of depreciation and amortization, increased tions represented by Blair to its in -house op- The Gillett Group's rapid expansion contin- 11%. The six Storer stations being negotiated eration, which now represents eight stations. ued last week with news that the Nashville - are WSBK -TV Boston; WJBK -TV Detroit; WJKW- Some observers have noted that CBS cur- based group owner was nearing the majority TV Cleveland; wAGA -Tv Atlanta; KCST-TV San rently carries the same costs representing purchase of six of Storer's seven TV sta- Diego, and WITI -TV Milwaukee. just four stations and have suggested, noting tions. SCI Holdings, which is keeping the There was no answer as to why SCI was Rosenfield's previous CBS affiliation, that other portion of the stations, was said to be selling only a half-interest. At least some of Blair could conceivably take over represen- also negotiating swaps of some of its cable the gains it would report from the sale would tation of the CBS -owned stations. systems to consolidate its operations. be offset, for tax purposes, by net operating In two of the cities where CBS has sta- Some observers have indicated the price loss carryforwards. SCI Chairman and Chief tions, Blair clients-wog-Tv New York and Gillen will pay to SCI for a 50. I% stake will Executive Officer Terry Lee told BROAD- KIU(TV) Los Angeles-are being sold, sub- be roughly $650 million. If correct, that CASTING that the proceeds would not be used ject to FCC approval. In Philadelphia, where would mean the whole station group is worth to buy out investors but rather "would be CBS owns WCAU -TV, Blair has no client. A no more than $1.3 billion, less than the used to buy out high interest debt." SCI's difficult conflict would be in Chicago, where $1.445 billion that Lorimar-Telepictures long -term debt at year-end carried an effec- Blair currently represents independent agreed to pay for those same stations almost tive interest rate of 13% and stood at $1.8 WGN(TV). exactly a year ago, before later backing out billion, much of it in junk bonds that are Rosenfield said such speculation about the of the deal. nonredeemable until several years away. CBS stations probably comes from rival rep The $1.3 billion works out to roughly 14 Lee himself was expected to sign by today firms desiring to cast doubt among current times 1986 cash flow (operating income plus a contract to purchase, in conjunction with Blair clients: "I have made no arrangements noncash charges of depreciation and amortiza- Boston -based T.A. Associates, SCI's with anybody and won't until after I take tion) as revealed in the SCI Holdings annual WTVG(TV) Toledo, Ohio, for just over $60

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 40 I TOP OF THE WEEK million. The SCI chairman would resign his is that national sales representation of Gil - Some observers were also expecting Gil- post and remain a consultant to the MSO and lett's existing group could be taken from in- lett to structure his ownership of at least group operator. dependent sales reps and brought under some of the stations so that he could avoid It is expected that the agreement between Storer's in -house operation. It was not clear the ownership limitation. Gillett and SCI, which has been negotiated how many of Gillett's existing 11- station At least one other group owner, Group W for almost a month, will have the former group would have to be sold to comply with Broadcasting, was reliably said to have assume control of the stations, all but one the I 2-station ownership limit imposed by made a pitch to buy the Storer stations. The network affiliates. Lee acknowledged that the FCC. Gillett Group may have had an inside track current management is "a little confused" At least one of Gillett's recent purchases, through its connection with the investment about the future direction of the group. Jo- WTVT(TV) Tampa, Fla. (BROADCASTING, banking firm, Drexel Burnham Lambert. seph C. Dimino, president of SCI's TV sta- March 16) would likely meet the FCC's cri- Drexel last fall completed a $650- million tion division, recently had his contract ex- teria for racial minority ownership, since a refinancing for Gillett and has also served as tended through 1989 at an annual minimum minority will be involved in the ownership. a financial adviser to SCI. Leon Black, a salary of $325,000. That would extend the station limit to as managing director of Drexel, sits on the SCI One possible ramification of the purchase many as 14 stations. board of directors.

Dean Burch: enlarging his vision to the ways of the world New Intelsat director general begins work on representing the best interests of the international satellite carrier At the age of 59, former FCC Chairman Dean Burch is embarked on a new career, as director general of the International Tele- communications Satellite Organization. To some who have known him over the years, it seems an odd position for a man who in his younger days was chairman of the Republi- can National Committee and whose continued fascination with the rough and tumble of American politics is reflected in his close association with Vice President George Bush. But as he makes the transition from Washington communications lawyer to high -level international civil servant-he is on board at Intelsat but will not be on the payroll (at a salary sources say will be somewhat more than $250,000) until April 15- Burch appears to feel at home. Burch in charge at Intelsat? Burch, the bright but often impatient FCC chairman during the Nixon administration -a man who, colleagues agreed, would not suffer fools gladly-running an international orga- small. So," he said, acknowledging the But what of the question of loyalty? How nization shot through with the egos and sen- reputation he had at the FCC, "it may not be will he deal with matters in which U.S. and of representatives of 113 sovereign my personality, but I intend to be a lubricant Intelsat interests are at odds? Burch conced- sitivities U.S. nations? Burch, who had been Barry Gold - around here, not an irritant." ed that, given his long involvement in water's right -hand man when the former sen- policy development, he might experience U.S. ator ran for President in 1964 and was his Burch joins the organization at a time of some pain. But he also said those in the pick to run the Republican National Com- considerable turmoil. The director general's government who worked for his election - the mittee and who had served as a senior advis- post became vacant last December when the and he himself-had made it clear during an er to Presidents Nixon and Ford? Are those board fired Burch's predecessor (the first short, intense campaign that "I would be the best qualifications for running a global American to hold the post), Richard Colino, American citizen but not an American agent, the satellite system that ties together the nations and Deputy Director General Jose L. Ale - that I would not be representing only of the world? grett of Venezuela after they were alleged to U.S." Burch discussed his interest in the Intelsat have been involved in questionable financial At the same time, Burch recognizes that, position and his approach to it in an inter- dealings. Not only that, but Colino's leader- regardless of who sits in the director gener- view at Intelsat headquarters last week. A ship had been heavy -handed; his relations al's office, the U.S. would have to be recog- little more than a week after his election by with the U.S., the organization's largest nized as special, if not unique. "I would the board of governors, on March 13, was member in terms of its ownership interest, have a great deal of concern for U.S. posi- confirmed at an Extraordinary Assembly of ranged from poor to terrible. Burch recog- tions because the U.S. is the largest single Parties, Burch said he would not talk about nizes the inevitability of differences with the owner, through Comsat [about 25%], and a substantive matters until he had met with the U.S. and other countries. But, he said: "I lot of the traffic on the Intelsat system either board at its meeting in June. But his corn - hope we can sort these matters out in a coop- originates or terminates here," he said. "And ments reflected the politician in him, the erative fashion." And, he said, he would not U.S. experience in telecommunications reg- readiness to accommodate the needs of var- allow the organization or anyone in it to at- ulation and policy is watched by a number of ious groups and individuals to achieve de- tempt "to pit North versus South or East countries. We've been on the leading edge of sired goals. "This is a long -term organiza- versus West." That, clearly, was a reference a number of these things. So the U.S. is tion," he said. "The only way an to some of the tactics to which Colino was obviously somewhat sui geueris. But I don't international consortium can work is with a said to have resorted. "That," Burch said, want to give the impression -because it isn't hell of a lot of good will from large and "is counterproductive." true -that I'm just here to second the motion

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 41 I TOP OF THE WEEK I 1 any time the U.S. does something." thing until one of the three other candidates, ed. Brazil's Jorge Castelo Branco, withdrew Once in the contest, he and the govern- after the third ballot, and Burch went over ment made an all -out effort to win. Burch Yet, when discussing the separate system is- the top with more than the necessary two - was impressed with the help he received sue, patriotism, if that is what it is, gives thirds vote on the fourth. The board then from high and middle-level officials at way to combativeness. Burch seems to share the made the election unanimous (BROADCAST- State and Commerce Departments and the the concern of Intelsat members for the con- ING, March 16 and 23). FCC, as well as the Satel- tinued viability of the global system. The Communications Dougan had asked Burch to make the Eu- lite Corp. He said that, between them, Irving same Extraordinary Assembly of Parties that ropean trip at least in part because of his Goldstein, Comsat chairman, and confirmed his election as director general Bruce performance as chairman of the U.S. delega- Crockett, president of its World Systems gave final clearance to the consultation of Di- tion to the first session of the 1985 Space vision, traveled around the world with PanAmerican Satellite Corp.'s proposed him WARC. That World Administrative Radio in his campaign. "I will never be able to separate system, the first of seven systems Conference second session will be held adequately thank any of those people," he that had been conditionally approved by the -its in 1988 to develop a plan for fixed satel- said. But the deeper he got into the contest, FCC. Burch makes it clear that, as director -is lite services. Indeed, it was in his role at that Burch said, "the more difficult" he found the general, he will see to it that Intelsat is a conference, attended by some 140 countries, task "because of the spillage from Mr. tough competitor: "It would be my goal to do Co- that Burch had his first taste of life in the lino. But it was in everything within the Intelsat Agreement, gratifying, the end, to get international community. He liked it. He support not only of the larger countries but and within the talent and power of this orga- of. also demonstrated an ability to contain his some of the smaller ones, as well, that nization, to make it difficult for separate sat- impatience. (How, he was asked, would a seemed to have a great deal of respect for me ellite systems. I want to offer services that man who, as FCC chairman, was known to and the fact I might be able to help the are excellent and priced to the point that the orga- glower at FCC staffers unable to nization market niche [for separate will keep up out." He also said he would like to systems] not with his thoughts, when be there." respond some Third think his election "wasn't just geopolitics" World representative gratuitously attacked but had something to do with Fair enough. The entrepreneurs proposing his resume: the U.S. for, say, "imperialism " ?) "There separate systems say they seek only a chance were some angry moments at the WARC," to compete. But what approach would a Burch conceded, "but I was representing the For now, Burch is Burch -led Intelsat staff take in negotiating absorbing as much as he U.S. government. Here I'm representing an can about Intelsat and the he with the U.S. and other countries in consult- job has under- organization of 113 nations. It won't be ing on separate systems? Colino was taken. In the past month, he had an unusual peaches and cream. But it's something I find to viewed, in the U.S. at least, as doing every- opportunity meet not only members of the interesting." board thing possible to frustrate efforts at consulta- but representatives of the member governments at tion. Burch declined to indicate what his po- the Extraordinary Assembly of Parties week, sition might be. He said he wanted to learn and, last the representatives Why does Burch, the views of the board of governors and oth- after the life he has led, of the signatories who were meeting in want to Intelsat er Intelsat organs before commenting. be director general? Washington. And the procedures he is fol- For "There is a lot of background on coordina- one thing, he sees the job as meeting lowing now, to learn what he must, resemble his needs at this he tion I want to learn before getting into it," he point in his life. He has been those followed after President Nixon ap- practicing law as a him said. But he also noted that he has said pub- partner in the Washington pointed chairman of the FCC but before firm of Pierson, Ball, & he licly that he does not think "legalisms" are Dowd since leaving actually assumed office. He had an office the answer to this problem, that "perfor- the White House in 1975, focusing his ener- in the commission building and observed the gies on a mance is ultimately the answer." variety of projects for a variety of work of the agency. And after taking office, clients. "I look forward to the opportunity to he called the staff in on the first few Satur- do one thing again, and try to do it well," he days for briefings. "I'll do essentially the Burch makes it clear he is sensitive to the said. And, more than that, he sees the job as same thing here," Burch said. fact that, although separate systems are, as "unique," in that it involves public policy As for his management style, Burch indi- he puts it, "a factor of life," the organization and, in addition, has commercial and operat- cated he would not try to master and oversee also faces challenges from fiber optic under- ing aspects. "I've never had any deep exper- every detail of the organization's activities. sea cables. But, clearly, the separate system ience in operations," Burch said, "but it's "I'm a pretty good delegator and a pretty issue weighed against Burch in his campaign something I'm interested in." There was an- good oversight guy in terms of what other for director general-and not only because other factor he mentioned: At 59, he would people are doing," he said. "And the one he is a citizen of the country whose govern- be starting a term that would end when he thing you learn quickly is that there are only ment was encouraging the establishment of was 65, retirement age. "So it was a nice so many hours in the day and so much ener- competing systems. Last summer, Burch fit." gy. You have to rely on the talents of others traveled to Europe at the request of Ambas- For all of that, it wasn't Burch's idea to to get the job done. That was true at the sador Diana Lady Dougan, head of the State become a candidate for the post. His candi- FCC, too. You have to use the bureaus and Department's Bureau of International Com- dacy emerged after Michael Gardner, a the staff. If you don't, you can't do it all." munications and Information Policy, to "ex- Washington attorney who was organizing an Gaining the knowledge to do the job is not plain," as Burch put it, the U.S. policy on informal effort by government officials- Burch's only concern. Shortly after Burch separate systems as it had been adopted by Ambassador Dougan, Alfred Sikes of the won the board's endorsement, an Intelsat of- President Reagan. Burch visited the govern- National Telecommunications and Informa- ficial said some staffers and board members ments of Spain, Italy, France, the United tion Administration, and FCC Chairman felt that Burch's immediate problem would Kingdom, West Germany and Sweden. "I'm Mark Fowler -to focus on whether the U.S. be to win the confidence of those in the orga- sure many of the countries resented [that ef- should offer a candidate for director general nization who still harbored some suspicion fort]," he said. "Many countries are opposed (and if so, whom), asked Burch to partici- of an American as director general. Burch, to the U.S. policy." pate. In fairly short order, Burch himself Intelsat officials said last week, seems to be But Burch saw that "resentment" as only emerged as the unanimous choice. He had, succeeding in allaying that suspicion. But part of a larger problem he faced in his later his backers gushed, the "superstar" qualities the enthusiasm and energy with which the campaign for the Intelsat post. He feels he that would be needed of an American candi- U.S. government and Comsat worked for also had to overcome the reluctance of some date. Burch said Dougan delivered word of Burch's election-and the celebratory mood board members "to see two Americans in a the consensus and left him "incredulous." It his victory touched off-need not be read as row as director general," a reluctance, he was, he said, "the first time I had given [the indicating that Burch will be the U.S.'s said, that was reinforced "by the circum- position] serious consideration." He did not agent in Intelsat. It could be read as indicat- stances" regarding the departure of the first even know the details of the job, including ing that Burch will be Intelsat's agent in American. Burch's election was not a sure its benefits or how the election was conduct- Washington.

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Tape formats vie for market share Advancing video recording technologies created some of the greatest the JVC label. interest among show attendees, with most new product development Sony, still the world's small -format market leader with more than coming from the enhanced half -inch video recorder lines, Matsushi- 30,000 Betacam products in the field, is also moving quickly to ta's MII and Sony's Beta SP. Innovations continue to attract buyers, reduce Panasonic's lead in bringing enhanced half -inch products to however, to the long -popular one -inch Type C studio standard, and users. much attention was also drawn to the capabilities of new digital After first showing Beta SP prototypes in 1986, Sony this year video recording systems. introduced production models of the first three new SP units: the The most developed of the enhanced small format -lines is Matsu - BVW-35 field recorder, which features color playback and four - shita's MII, which, like Sony's Beta SP, uses a metal particle tape channel audio; the BVW-75 studio recorder-player with dynamic formulation to gain improvements in luminance bandwidth and sig- tracking, 90- minute record time, NTSC decoder and 32 -times black - nal -to -noise ratio. This year, Panasonic, Matsushita's U.S. sales and -white shuttle speed, and the BVV-5 Beta SP camera recording arm, had a range of introductions, including new additions to MII unit with viewfinder playback, four -channel audio and field color studio and field recorder lines, as well as two new automated multi - playback capability using a new VA -500 playback adapter available cassette systems (see below). next fall. Panasonic was showing its new field edit package for newsgather- The Sony BVW-75 and BVW -35 can be combined to form a field ing, to be available in the first quarter of 1988. The system uses two editing package, and the playback adopter allows the user to micro- of the new AU -550 field edit -recorders, an AU -A50 field edit con- wave recordings back to the studio. Also shown by Sony was a troller and an AU -MX50 field audio mixer. The edit package can component color correcter first introduced in prototype form in also be used for satellite uplinking with the company's new AU- 1986. Deliveries of the SP units are to begin in July, with the first TB50 time base corrector, and is operated from either AC or DC products going to WNEV-TV Boston, which is switching to SP from an power sources. all -M- format plant. MII introductions also included the AU -620 studio recorder, a Sony -made Betacam products were being shown at the NAB for simplified version of its existing AU -650 deck, and a $5,000 porta- the first time by Ampex and the Bosch -Philips joint venture, Broad- ble office player, AU -505. Both will be available at the end of 1987. cast Television Systems (BTS). Ampex, which also showed a self- Shown as well was a new edit controller for the AU -650, available built Betacam studio recorder and CCD camera, plans to design its by mid -1987, that can control up to three videotape recorders and own SP gear by the end of 1988, beginning with a studio VTR, auxiliary video -audio circuits using an optional remote switcher. followed in 1989 by a portable recorder-player, spokesmen said. Other new MII accessories from Panasonic include the AU -ER65 BTS showed two Beta field models, a Beta studio player, and the encoder remote controller, the AU -WR65 waveform remote control, new Beta SP studio and field recorders. the AU -IA35 transcoder (to convert the incompatible signals from Another highly competitive area for the half -inch recorder manu- MII's predecessor M- format recorders) and the AU -SW65, a three - facturers and other vendors is the automated multicassette system input video -audio switcher. market, with the scope of the cart players now expanding beyond Panasonic was not alone in showing MII product; JVC, which is traditional uses for commercial spot playback into on -air news play- majority -owned by Matsushita, was showing its own stripped down back and ultimately to station and network automation. studio recorder, the Z800U, priced at under $ 15,000 and available by Sony was showing, along with its established 40- cassette Betacart the end of 1987, in addition to Matsushita -made recorders sold under system, its prototype 1,200-cassette library management- station

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The company showed three D -1 machines, interconnected with an experimental Grass Valley Group digital component switcher, a digital Ultimatte system, Rank Artfile and a Quantel Harry disk editin system and Encore graphics effects generator, compositing statio ID's with production personnel from Limelight Video, a post -prd-, duction facility that will take delivery of Sony's first four units thi9 spring. Crowds at the Sony one -inch VTR display Although no stand -alone composite digital recorders were shown, Ampex was promising customers it would have product on displayy automation system. First shown last year, the unit this time was using by next fall, while Sony representatives indicated such a product wa,J four Beta SP decks with a cassette access time targeted at 15 -20 not forthcoming from them until at least 1988. Both companies ha seconds for continuous back-to -back spots. agreed to standardize on Ampex's 4fsc composite digital standar The Sony unit, which uses an x -y robotic cassette- handling sys- which was developed for use in Ampex's digital spot player an tem, is still in apparently undergoing modifications both software which uses the same cassette as the D -1 standard and shares othe and hardware design, but the manufacturer expects the first produc- similarities in design. tion line deliveries by mid -1988. The company is also designing the Several three -quarter -inch U -matic recorders were also introduced system to use recorders designed to the Ampex composite digital this year, with three new models from Sony and one from JVC. Thß format now under industry standardization. new Sony machines, all available in late summer of 1987, includd Panasonic made its own major foray into the market (after meeting two, the VP -9000 player and the VO -9600 recorder -player, whit with little success for its original MVP -100 M- format sequencing are higher- performance SP models. The third, VP -7000 player, re% system) introducing its 123 cassette Marc I spot player and the places the company's existing VP -5000 playback machine. The new 1,000 -plus cassette Marc II library management system. Both units JVC CR -600U includes SMPTE time code capabilities and can be use x -y robotic systems built by parent Matsushita, the world's used in editing setups with the company's CR -850U. largest robotics supplier, have a removable bin to allow operators to Among video recorder accessories making their debut on the fl00% 16 without change up to cassettes interrupting the system and can were a JVC multiformat frame synchronizer, the KM- F250U; play 10- second spots back -to -back continuously. Nova model 700 digital time -base corrector priced at $3,500; an RT1 The Marc II, which uses two robotic systems (one also serves as a one -inch videotape evaluator, and two new tape degausser models backup in case of the other's failure) and five tape machines, is from Gamer Industries. with designed in modular form, added racks holding either 107, 459, Videotape products were on display at the exhibit from manufac- 811 or 1,163 cassettes. Both systems will be available by the end of turers including Ampex, 3M, Sony, Fuji, Maxell and Kodak. Am- 1987. pex, following a record sales year in 1986, was showing its Betacam Odetics, which first introduced its robotic in -arm cart machine SP tape in 30- minute and 90- minute cassette sizes, a 30-minutl. 1985 after developing it with RCA Broadcast, now makes the system cassette addition to its Betacam tape line and prototype samples of available the using MII decks. NBC recently purchased two of the 19mm tape for the D -1 and 4fsc digital video formats. 280 -cart MII at versions, including least one for on -air network news Marketing plans for 3M tapes were also announced, with the 3 playback, with Odetics' Beta format and M- format systems already line of Betacam SP and MII cassettes available in fourth quarter, D installed at other broadcast facilities. cassettes in the first quarter of 1988 and digital composite metál Lake Systems also showed its first robotic -arm cart system, a particle tapes by late 1988. departure from the sequencer- automation systems it has been devel- New U -matic tapes have also been developed. At 3M, there was a oping, but using some of the same software advances. The new U -matic SP cassette line, Sony was showing two new U -matie automated library system can accommodate li- $300,000 -$400,000 cassette series with new tape formulations, and Fuji introduced tw, braries 500, 1,000 or 1,500 cassettes, plays cassettes as short as of new U -matic cassettes. Super -VHS cassettes were also introduced 10- -to and uses half second back -back standard -inch tape players by Fuji and Maxell, although the new high -end S -VHS consume!' without modification. deck was not shown on the floor by maker JVC. Ampex, which last year introduced its first cart system since it began selling the now well -established ACR-25 in the 1970's, had its prototype ACR -225 at the exhibit again this year, displaying it with software enhancements that enable the x -y robotic system to handle continuous seven -second spot playback using four transports (10- The video market in graphic detail second using three transports). The 256- cassette unit, which will use the company's composite digital recording system, is expected to be The videographics market, which encompasses everything from II9 available next year. character generator costing a couple of thousand dollars to a sophisti- On the high -end recorder front, with Matsushita's MII being mar- cated 3D modeling and animation system costing a couple of hurl - keted as an economical rival to Type C one -inch videotape recorders, dred thousand dollars, is, perhaps, the most competitive and volatile both Sony and Ampex, the leading one-inch marketers, made ex- in the video equipment business. traordinary efforts at the show to reaffirm the established one -inch The software at the heart of most of the systems is being changed format as the continuing studio workhorse. continually as the vendors push to stay one step ahead of the compe- Sony made the key move in the one -inch field with the introduc- tition by increasing capabilities and reducing costs. And the hard tion of the new BVH -3000 deck, a less expensive version of its ware -the computers-on which the software runs is also changing, BVH -2000 series decks with extensively reworked circuitry and a providing more computing power at less cost. new automatic tape threading system. The unit, $45,000- $47,000 At the high end of the 3 -D modeling and animation market, Alit with built -in time base corrector, will likely be the company's last Research Inc. cut down the rendering time of its Alias/I system by major product in the field, with new composite digital VTR's on their coupling it to a Pixar Image computer. According to Alias, with the way. Pixar, an animated sequence that used to take several weeks to Ampex developed new features as well for its Type C VTR family. produce can now be done in a day. Alias also introduced new render- Among them were a "multigen setup" software enhancement for its ing software for creating and animating such "natural phenomena"

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0 1987 Walter Lantz Production. !:.. c' 1987 General Mills, Inc. 0 1987 Leonardo/ITV ® 1987 TCA Television Corp. au 1987 P.A.T/Ward 0 1987 Hanna -Barbera Productions, Inc as sunrises and sunsets. NTSC paint system, 3D modeling and animation. Wavefront Technologies, one of Alias's competitors, announced Dubner showed the TB -20 paint system, which, it said, possesses two weeks prior to the NAB show (and one week prior to the four times the processing speed of the DPS -1. The system also National Computer Graphics Association conference) that it had includes some digital effects, among them image manipulation in reached an agreement to become the first "value -added reseller" of three dimensions. the Pixar computer and that it had completed the acquisition of Abel Chyron's video products division offered the Chameleon paint Image Research Software Division, a developer of graphics soft- system in tandem with the VP -2 character generator, permitting users ware. to enhance characters with the paint system. For the NAB and NCGA, Wavefront showed off its new software Digital Arts told broadcasters that it would provide the software (Version 2.5) that it had begun shipping its customers. The software for everything from 3 -D modeling to character generation, but that it includes ray tracing and shadows and improved texture mapping and was up to the users to provide the personal computer to run it on. Its shading. modeling and rendering software (DGS 1.0) sells for $15,000. Add - Vertigo Systems International Inc. improved its V -2000 3D on software for paint is available for $1.250 and for character gen- modeling/animation system with networking and work station capa- eration for $500. bility. It also offered interface for loading graphic images onto a Sony Digital Arts suggested basic hardware system is built around a DVR -1000 digital VTR and the Abekas A62 digital disk recorder. IBM PC AT compatible with 1.2 megabytes floppy memory and 40 The FGS -4500 3D- modeling/paint system from Broadcast Televi- megabytes hard disk. The price falls somewhere between $17,500 sion Systems Inc. typifies the trend toward workstations and and $22,000. networking. According to BTS, the usefulness of the system can In addition to its usual line of telecommunications services, AT &T now be expanded by the use of remote workstations for either model- was demonstrating at the show its expanded Truevision line of graph- ing or rendering, all tied together by an Ethernet network. ics hardware and software for AT &T, IBM and IBM -compatible The new "satellite renderer" not only frees up the FGS -4500 for personal computers. The line now includes Truevision Image Pro- other duties, but it provides high -resolution images (up to 4,000 cessing (TIPS) software for the TARGA graphics board. TIPS per- lines) for the transfer to slides and film. mits the user to create images with a complete set of "drawing tools" BTS also displayed for the first time the Vidifont and Viditext or to manipulate images captured from an external video source. lines, a high -end character generator/graphics system developed and In character generators, the anti -aliasing, once a luxury, is becom- first marketed (with mixed results) by the French Thomson -CSF. The ing a standard feature. Dubner Computer System's new Model 5K lines include Vidifont Viditext II and Vidifont Graphics V, Graphic - generator, which sells for $9,500, is available with either four anti - store Paint and Library System. aliased fonts or four regular fonts. Trying to put the power of 3D modeling and animation in the The graphics field, based primarily on software development, is hands of broadcasters, Ampex offered discounted modeling/anima- dominated by U.S. companies. But few would be surprised if the tion and recorder packages. For $69,500, it offered the Cubicomp Japanese soon began making their presence felt in the market. At this Picturemaker 3000 modeling and animation system, the model 2700 year's NAB, JVC introduced the Mindset M -3000 Advanced Titling off-line rendering station and a Betacam CVR-40 studio videocas- and Animation System, which integrates character generation, logo sette recorder. (The same package with a VPR -80 instead of the creation, paint and animation. Betacam VCR goes for $79,500.) WSI Corp. was showing SUPERseer, a graphic of weather pat- Also attempting to use price to reach the broadcasting market was terns across the continental U.S. for forecasting and on -air use that's NAB newcomer Pinnacle Systems. Its 2000 series graphics system created by crunching information from the National Weather Service is designed so that graphics capabilities can be added one by one. and WSI's analysis of NWS's upper air soundings. The complete system (Model 2040), selling for less than $70,000, is Advanced Designs Corp. offered display enhancements for its a digital effects system, a still store, a 32 -bit paint system and a 3D $100,000 Doprad II doppler radar system. Among the new products modeling and animation system. and services from Accu- Weather Inc. was Newrad, a system that Artronics Inc. was highlighting its VGS modular graphics sys- combines data from 1,000 surface reporting stations of the Federal tems. The modules include 3D Model Shop, 3D Animator, Paint24 Aviation Administration and the NWS with NWS radar to produce with Instant Image -Grabber and Paint8 with AniMagic. Aurora fea- national maps tracking the advance, arrival and retreat of precipita- tured software upgrades for its microcomputer-based AU -280 and tion. PC -based AU -220 paint systems. NEC offered new hardware and software (Version 3.0) for its DVE Quanta Corp., part of the Dynatech family, introduced Dimension System 10 special effects generator, enabling the generator to create 32, a 32 -bit "graphics computer" that functions as a 3D curls, rolls, folds and waves. It also said the system with component modeling/animation system and a paint system. Quanta demonstrat- input and output is now available. ed the system's paint capability at the NAB, but couldn't show the CEL Electronics Ltd. showed the Maurice digital effects system 3D function because the software wasn't completed in time. Quanta with touch screen controller. The two -channel system sells for also showed three new charactergenerators- QCG -34, QCG -38 and $30,000. CEL also offered Eric, an editing option for Maurice, for Microgen Plus- featuring higher resolution and more fonts. $3,500. Dubner Computer System, a member of the Grass Valley group, In switchers, market leader Grass Valley filled out its line of showed a "stretch verson" of its Texta -500 graphics system. As now production switchers with the Model 200, closer in appearance and configured, the $100,000 system includes a character generator, architecture to the Model 100 than the 1680 and 300 series switchers. The model 200 switchers, which start at $40,000, feature 20 inputs for two cascaded mix effects systems. Standard equipment includes Downstream Keyer, a full complement of preview modes and a basic effects memory system. Ampex hoped to strengthen its grip on the switcher market with the introduction of two new lines. Ampex has already sold several of its new top -of -the -line AVC Century switchers, but it was new to the NAB. An ADO interface is available as an option. Starting at around $175,000, the switcher comes in four basic configurations ranging from two mix effects devices and 16 inputs to three mix effects and 32 inputs. The compact Vista switchers, which Ampex thinks will see application in production vehicles, are available with either 10 or 18 inputs. They list for around $30,000. Thomson -CSF, which is looking for a U.S. company to market its video equipment, showed a component digital switcher at the NAB that adheres to the CCIR 601 standard. Capable of handling either 16 or 24 inputs, the TTV 5650 features three chroma keys with shadow, effects memory, five busses for external interfacing and six for con-

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ITC's downstream keyer. Chuck Kelly, sales manager, said the HCDA 3000 One -inch videotape digital system was is still the principal medium for recording designed to "feel, look, do everything but sound frame -by like [an analog] cart -frame the output of the videographics systems for real - machine." Because it is the time digital, system's sound specifications are playback and animation. But a new breed of digital solid -tape a lot better than any analog cart machine. recorders, using hard disks, magneto- optical disk and computer Noting that the digital system costs two -and -a -half times as much memory chips for storage, have begun to emerge, facilitating pro- as an analog system with duction similar function, ITC's Bob Bomar, mar- of complex graphics and, possibly, providing new tools for keting manager, said the on -air HCDA 3000 is not for everyone. It's for production. those looking for a Quantel's competitive edge through superior sound and Harry and Abekas A -62 were the forerunners in the non- willing to pay for it, he said. tape recorder market. At this year's NAB, they were joined by Despite the introduction of the recorders HCDA 3000, ITC remains com- from BTS, Asaca and NEC America in varying states of mitted to the analog cart technology. That market readiness. commitment was demonstrated by the introduction of new components for its Performance At its booth, NEC America demonstrated how its new SR-10 solid -state recorder can be used for instant replay in place of a one - inch videotape machine. But, as NEC made clear, the applications of SR -10 go beyond sports production. Capable of recording up to 34 seconds in its basic mode, the SR -10 is suitable for producing video effects and animating graphics. With the 34- second memory, the unit sells for $120,000. More recording time (up to 136 seconds) can be added for extra money. BTS demonstrated a prototype of a digital disk storage system capable of storing 25 seconds of video in a CCIR 601 format. The system is designed to interface with BTS's FGS -4000 and FGS -4500 graphics systems for animation recording and playback. Asaca showed what promises to be a highly capable recorder based on magneto-optical disk technology. Acccording to Asaca, the NHK- developed ADR -5000 is capable of recording up to 10 minutes of video (or 18,000 stills) on its high-density disks, and playback can be in real-time, slow motion or a frame at a time. In addition to facilitating the graphics animation and other production chores, the system is also being advertised for playback -to -air of International Tapetronics/3M HCDA 3000 news clips and commercials because of its quick access and precise and Economy analog cart systems -the DCM -1 Dynamic cueing capabilities. Cartridge Monitor and, for the Economy system, the high -speed cue Omega Rank Cintel showed Slide File, a 4:2:2 still store that holds up to reproducers. Analog cart machines will be around for at least the 340 images. The Production Effects option allows retouching, en- next 10 to 15 years, said Bomar. larging, reducing and bordering of the images with a tracker ball and An HCDA 3000 system, including recorder, reproducer the Art File and re- option turns the device into a 24 -bit paint system. cord controller, sells for $13,550; the Performance system, including Alta Group Inc. introduced a low -cost still store with some ef- 99B recorder /reproducer, goes for $6,000. fects, A/B roll switching, stereo audio mixing, time base corrector Other evidence that the analog system still has a lot of life was and frame synchronizer. The basic system, which stores up to 50 provided by the new cart machines of images, Otan Corp., Broadcast Elec- sells for $14,200. tronics and Fidelipac. Otari Corp. introduced a Harris new analog cart enhanced the utility of its IRIS still store, providing a recorder /reproducer at the show. The CTM -10 features record means -phase for interconnecting several systems compensation, Dolby's HX -Pro bias modulation and transformerless In the realm of computer newsrooms, Basys introduced Newsdesk balanced inputs and outputs. System I for small and medium -sized newsrooms. The system, Broadcast Electronics showed for the first time which the 5400C, which is based on a Wyse microcomputer and runs on the Xenix promises to correct phase errors automatically during operating playback re- system, supports up to 66 terminals, printers and modems. gardless of what machine the cart was recorded on. Fidelipac Dynatech Newstar intro- came to the show with a new software package duced a production version of its Dynamax CTR30 series three -deck for its Newstar system. The Advanced Performance Software per- recorder /reproducer. mits duplication of rundowns, real -time control of rundowns, access Professional compact disk players, designed to to rundowns meet the special throughout multiple terminals, Betacart interface and needs of broadcasters, were available from several control of manufacturers. teleprompter and Betacarts. But because CD players can't record, their utility in the Cascom Inc. studio for offered broadcasters an alternative to buying tens of promos and spots is limited. However, they do complement record- thousands of dollars worth or graphics equipment and hiring artists ing systems like ITC's HCDA 3000. and technicians to operate and maintain it -canned animation and Denon America Inc., best known for its high -end effects that stations consumer elec- can customize with character generators and use tronics, introduced a CD player that does its best to mimic an analog of promos, spots and bumpers. Each of Cascom's five volumes, cart machine-the CD Cart Player (DN- 950F). In an attempt to which are licensed exclusively on a market -by -market basis, con- match the convenience and ease of operation of the analog tains about machine, 300 sequences. Although available on videotape, the Denon has encased the compact disk in a special plastic effects are produced cartridge and on film. built a player that looks and is operated just like a cart machine. The DN -950F features cueing that allows for instant starts and an LED display that counts down the remaining track time. A red light Digital can be set to flash from five to 30 seconds from the end of a track to moving in on cart machines warn the disk jockey. Studer Revox America Inc. introduced a more conventional professional CD player. An upgraded version of the A725, The analog cart machines using the so -called the A727, NAB tape carts are the Studer said, is a "rugged, reliable, rack mount unit with appropriate workhorses in most radio stations today, providing a rugged, easy- cueing features" for broadcasters. It's expected to be listed this June to -use means of originating music, promos and commercial spots. at less than $2,400. Other CD players were shown by Tascam, Sony,

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OPTIMOD is a registered trademark of Orban Asso62tc5 Inc. C-QUAM' is a registered trademark of Motorola. Inc. and Technics. Allied Broadcast Equipment showed the Media Touch System 2000, a touch -screen controller for its Audiometrics multidisk CD player, which holds up to 100 CD's. ITC/3M's wasn't the only digital recorder /reproducer on the floor. MEI Electronics returned with its replacement for the cart machine- Digisound. With a single hard -disk drive, Digisound can record for random -access playback up to 60 minutes of monaural audio. The single -drive system costs nearly $24,000. Additional drives increase capacity and the cost. Compusonics Corp. went to NAB with two digital "cart" systems-the DSP 1000 using five -inch optical disks that can store up to 72 minutes of high -fidelity stereo audio and the DSP 1500, whose five -and -a- quarter-inch computer disks can store seven- and -a -half minutes of stereo music. The basic DSP 1000 goes for $7,000; the basic DSP 1500, $5,500. Throughout the convention, the NAB was urging AM broadcast- Ikegamis CCD camera ers to adopt the NRSC standard, claiming that it would clean up the AM band and result in the introduction of AM radios with 10 khz of CCD cameras, don't see any precipitous changeover to CCD's in the frequency response-high -fidelity at least by today's AM standards. near future, given the advantages tubes have in colorimetry, aliasing To help the AM stations implement the standard, several audio and vertical smearing. Sony sees its first electronic field production processor manufacturers introduced new processors and retrofit kits CCD camera coming in the next two years, while cameras with for existing processors designed to generate the NRSC preemphasis resolution and color quality for the studio they believe are two -to- curve and limit audio bandwidth to 10 khz as specified by the five years off. Others, such as NBC Vice President of Engineering standard. Steve Bonica, expect the introduction of a CCD camera suitable for CRL Systems introduced eight NRSC -related products, including the studio by mid -1988. a new processor and a modulation monitor add -on featuring the Sony's emphasis on gains in tube cameras fit with its introduction NRSC deemphasis curve. Orban Associates (Optimod -AM 9100B), of a new field production camera, the BVP-350, a portable compan- Texar (Phoenix) and Inovonics (the model 222) also introduced pro- ion to the BVP -360 studio camera line first introduced two years cessors that will enable broadcasters to implement easily the NRSC ago. The new EFP camera, first shown in prototype in England last standard. The same companies offered retrofit kits for a few hundred fall and with performance specifications identical to its studio model dollars. using the same two- third -inch mixed field Plumbicon tubes, has a Aphex Systems Ltd. didn't have any NRSC gear at its booth, but it radically different body shape that tapers at the top for underarm said it was developing an NRSC version of its Studio Dominator shooting and a lower profile front to remove sight obstruction. processor (Model 705) with a "ninth order brickwall filter" and Competing for the same high -end field production market are promised it by June. Energy-Onix showed the AM Protector-En- Hitachi's SK -97D, also using two -third -inch Plumbicons, and Ikega- hancer, a device that will allow broadcasters to implement the stan- mi's HK -323 model. dard (and nothing else) for $700. Thomson of France also had its two-third -inch tube TTV 1530 studio cameras on hand, along with news it had just sold 24 of the cameras to the British Broadcasting Corp., along with seven of the CCD moves in on tube camera market company's portable companion versions. Other camera products shown included JVC's Plumbicon tube KY-80U for docking with MII recorders and an upgraded Plumbicon tube KY-950B, as well as A new generation of solid -state video cameras, offering advantages a range of Philips and Bosch designed portable and studio cameras over traditional imaging tubes in size and weight, sensitivity and from BTS. other picture improvements, have established themselves as broad- Among the camera accessories shown at NAB were three new cast tools especially well suited for electronic newsgathering. lenses from Angenieux and Fujinon, a new on- camera prompter But for higher-end uses, many broadcasters and manufacturers from Q -TV, a new remote control and monitoring system from BTS still view tube cameras as essential, at least for the time being, and for its LDK 6 camera family and a triax adapter and camera set -up for these field production and studio purposes, there was no shortage and remote control from JVC. Also showing remote camera control of new innovative tube cameras. equipment were Vinten, AF Associates (with the Radamec EPA Four manufacturers -Ikegami, Hitachi, Thomson and Broadcast system from the UK) and Total Spectrum Manufacturing, which also Television Systems -showed new cameras using charge- coupled de- showed an automatic focusing system for sports applications. vices ( CCD's) in place of tubes, adding to a field already occupied by Sony (with its camera design also made by Ampex), NEC and Panasonic. Transmitter talk in Dallas Testimony to the emergent nature of CCD technology was the three different chip designs used by the manufacturers for their cameras, and disputes over the advantages of each. On both the television and radio sides of the transmitter marketplace Interline transfer chips, which transfer light from each active pixel in Dallas, much of the talk was about solid -state transmitters that through adjacent an storage element, are used not only in the CCD cost more, but that are, their manufacturers claim, far more reliable camera Sony introduced last year and has sold in quantities exceed- and efficient than transmitters with one or more RFamplifying tubes. ing 400 since, but also in the new CCD cameras from Ikegami Comark Communications Inc., now a subsidiary of Thomson - (which was showing two models), Hitachi and Thomson (using CSF, showed a solid -state 30 kw VHF transmitter with 192 transis- Sony -made CCD chips). A Panasonic unit introduced last fall also tors in place of output tubes. Although the CTf--V -30H is based on uses the interline transfer devices, and JVC was also displaying a technology borrowed from Thomson -CSF, Comark said it was de- new solid -state camera for ENG. signed by Comark engineers and built at a Comark plant in the U.S. Alternative approaches include the frame transfer chip used in NEC America didn't show, but was offering for sale a 30 kw solid - BTS's new camera, with which a full field of video is transferred into state UHF transmitter. Although the PCU- 930SSW has proved popu- a separate chip storage area, and a hybrid chip which has transfer lar overseas, NEC concedes that its power is insufficient to hit the characteristics of both interline and frame transfer CCD's, with a heart of the U.S. UHF market, which is seeking at least camera from 60 kw. NEC. Panasonic also plans to show a hybrid chip Although Comark and NEC are staunch competitors, they agreed camera this year, and NEC was privately showing a prototype hybrid that all- solid -state technology is worth the extra dollars. Not only chip camera which do they argued would have adequate resolution for solid -state transmitters use less power, they said, but they are de- high -end production purposes. signed to work without a full complement of power Camera transistors. If a manufacturers, such as Sony, which makes both tube and bank of transistors fails, the transmitter keeps pumping out a signal,

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What's more, the bank can be transmitter to would -be low power broadcasters since the first of the replaced without turning off the transmitter. year. On the radio side, Harris introduced the first transmitter with The television transmitter marketplace is competitive and appar- digital amplitude modulation -the solid -state DX -10 10 kw AM ently destined to become more transmitter. so. During the NAB, Varian Associ- Harris claims that the unit, which was the subject of one ates announced that it had completed of the engineering the acquisition of Pye TVT conference's technical papers, "provides excep- from Philips Electronics for an undisclosed tional clarity and low harmonic and price. Cambridge, Eng- intermodulation distortion with land -based Pye TVT, which makes a broad line essentially no audio overshoot, tilt or ringing." of FM, UHF and VHF transmitters, has never been able to mount much of a marketing Harris also said the transmitter, which is built around a power effort in the U.S. But, now that it's part of Varian, it's expected amplifying digital -to- analog converter, is also unusally to efficient, make quite a run for a share of the UHF and VHF business. turning 80% of AC input into RF output. Priced in the mid - Varian is already well established in the broadcast equipment $60,000's, the DX -10, Harris said, is competitive with conventional marketplace as the owner of Continental Electronics, a maker of analog generators, considering its efficiency, reliability and audio AM and FM transmitters. "The Pye acquisition is the latest step in an transparency. According to a Harris spokeswoman, the DX on- -10 at- going, multiyear program to enhance our role in communications tracted crowds of broadcast engineers for demonstations throughout and round out our core businesses," said Norman Pond, president of the convention. Two firm orders for the unit were taken at the show. Varian's Electron Device Group, which includes Continental, which Beginning to attract the attention of U.S. broadcasters is Nautel, a Varian purchased in 1985; the Microwave Equipment Group, and, Canadian firm that introduced a complete line (400 watt to 50 kw) of now, Pye TVT. solid -state AM transmitters five years ago. Its list of customers -in the U.S. and elsewhere -is getting longer. Nautel President David Grace conceded that the solid-state models are slightly more expen- SNV's: bigger dishes, better storage sive than their counterparts with tubes-the 50 kw unit sells for nearly $170,000. But, he said, because of the power efficiency, they According to an NAB survey released during the association's make con- sense for any broadcaster that intends to hang on to his stations vention, more than one -fifth of the commercial television stations for several years. They're not for the broadcaster who's looking to that don't already have a satellite newsgathering vehicle may get one sell, he said. within the next three years. Varian's Continental Electronics offered for the first time two low - That finding may be of passing interest to some, but to the vendors power (3.8 kw and 1 kw) solid -state FM transmitters and, more of SNV's it was comforting reassurance that their own bullish projec- important, it reduced to one the number of tubes in the rest of its FM tions for the SNV market in the coming years were not just wishful line. thinking. Claiming merely to be yielding to the demands of the market- During the NAB, SNV vendors filled the parking lot outside the place, Harris introduced a line of external cavity UHF transmitters. Dallas Convention Center with a variety of second -generation The basic model generates 60 kw, and higher power levels can be SNV's, each capable of bouncing television signals off Ku -band achieved by running two or more in parallel. satellites from wherever a tank of gasoline (or diesel fuel) will take To conserve power, Harris said, the new transmitter employs the them. solid -state annular ring pulser and exciter sync -reduction circuitry. On the whole, the satellite trucks shown at this year's NAB Harris had said the unit is "unique"' in that it can accept klystrons from bigger dishes (to insure compliance with new FCC rules) with better any of three different manufacturers. mounts (to prevent movements that could disrupt transmissions) than Over the past several years, Harris has stuck with its internal earlier models. Although the cost of the smallest and lightest units cavity while line watching its competitors switch to external cavity dipped below $200,000, most broadcasters looking for an technology. SNV Despite its belief that internal cavity transmitters are should expect to pay at least $350,000 for a vehicle with an antenna more efficient and reliable, Hams said, it decided to offer the exter- at least 2.3 -meters in diameter, fully redundant RF nal electronics, a cavity units because that is what broadcasters preferred. voice communications system and some basic video equipment. At the NAB, NEC featured its 60 kw UHF transmitter, two or four In addition to its best- selling SNG -220, a 2.4 -meter dish on an of which can be in run parallel to achieve 120 kw or 240 kw of output Iveco Z220T truck, Hubbard Communications showed the SNG-LB power. Its features include nonlinear correction, wideband transistor or "lowboy" truck, whose 2.3 -meter dish can be stowed so that it is power amplifiers and high -efficiency beam control. below the top of the truck. At last year's NAB, Comark introduced a 60 kw transmitter de- The 2.3 -meter dish on Dalsat's SNV-8 can also be stowed so that to it signed operate with a klystrode, which, it said, was far more is completely protected. The SNV-8, which is built on a "stretch" efficient than conventional klystrons. According to Comark, devel- Ford E -350 van with an extra tag axle, is also "air transportable" -it opment work on the klystrode system is nearing completion and the can be driven onto a C -130 airplane. first klystrode transmitters should be in commerical operation by the Centro Corp. introduced its Newsbreaker, a 2.4 -meter dish on a end the of year. Ford E-350 without tag axle. It also showed the Networker, the same In a paper delivered during the NAB engineering conference, 2.4 -meter dish on an extended Ford E -350 with more room for Comark President Nat Ostroff said the klystrode technology heralds production and baseband video gear. "super power UHF transmitters" feeding low -gain antenna to pro- BAF Communications offered three models, all with 2.3 duce -meter better coverage within the FCC five megawatt ERP limits. antennas: the BAF 26/6000 -A, built on a GMC 6000 series "Until the truck introduction of the Klystrode, the economics of power chassis; the BAF 25/450-A, built on a Diesel -power Iveco 450, and consumption limited transmitter outputs to 240 kw," said Ostroff. "The klystrode, however, has been demonstrated to have significant- ly higher energy efficiency. In fact, a 350 kw klystrode transmitter could cost no more to operate than a 240 kw klystron equipped transmitter," he said. Townsend Broadcast Systems Inc. will vie with Harris, Comark and NEC for a share of the television transmitter action with new units-the TB -30TL 30 kw VHF transmitter and the TB -60TG 60 kw UHF transmitter. Like Harris, Townsend said that its new UHF transmitter accepts klystrons from three manufacturers (EEV, Thorn- EMI and Amperex). Unlike Harris, Townsend does not say the feature is unique. The low-power television station business is showing signs of finally blossoming, and lining up to provide the new stations with transmitters are such companies as EMCEE, Acrodyne and Televi- sion Technology. Rick Goetz, Southeastern sales manager for Televi- sion Technology, said the company has sold more than 40 I kw UHF Midwest Communications' S -1

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4935 LINDELL BLVD, ST LOUIS MO 63108 TWX 910 -761 -1093 the BAF 22/220 -A, built on the Diesel -power Iveco 220. auxiliary channels. Midwest Communications showed its S -23, a 2.6-meter antenna Sony was showing a new model in its MXP -2000 Series broadcast on an 450, Iveco and the S -18, with a 1.8 -meter dish one of the mixing consoles. The new MXP -2036 is a 32- channel mixer de- smaller and less expensive SNV's at the show. signed for stereo TV broadcasting, stereo radio and stereo Roscor audio-for- Corp., a newcomer to the market, introduced Star Fleet video purposes, with a number of on -air and video post-production 21, an SNV built on a Ford E-350 with a 2.4 -meter antenna. options. British manufacturer Calrec was also showing its new 48- Not all the mobile Ku -band uplinks are built on trucks. Some -the channel broadcast assignable console, the first of which was recently so- called flyaways-are built to be broken down and packed in installed at London's Thames Television studios. suitcases for shipment in the luggage hold of jetliners. Hubbard Products for TV stereo audio also were found at the exhibit. Communications Inc. showed its SNG -VFP flyaway with 1.8 meter Leading TV stereo generator maker Orban Associates had its sec- antenna and 275 watt power amplifier. The system can be packed ond- generation unit, the model 8185A, designed to work with any into eight aluminum cases, none of which weighs more than 70 make of audio processor and using new digital stereo generator pounds. circuitry. Modulation Sciences had its own TV stereo generator on Midwest Communications showed the S- I flyaway, which was display, along with its new Stereomaxx spatial domain processing built to CBS specification and which is now in use by that network system. and CNN. The S -1 can be packed into 12 100 -pound cases and, Good news for TV stations broadcasting in stereo is the availabil- Midwest claims, can be set up by two technicians in 20 minutes. ity of Tektronix's model 751 BTSC aural modulation monitor- decod- At its booth, Toshiba showed a cleverly engineered I .2 -meter er, first introduced in 1985. The first several units were delivered last flyaway, which, Toshiba said, can be assembled by two men in five month. The company was also displaying its model 760 stereo audio minutes. Seiji Isobe, deputy manager, broadcast transmission devel- monitor. For stereo TV and VCR manufacturers, Leader was opment show- group, acknowledge that the I .2 -meter dish was too small to ing a new MTS signal generator for alignment of stereo and second meet the FCC guidelines, but said that Toshiba would return to the audio program decoders, and Audio Precision also was showing new NAB next year with a flyaway with either a 1.5 -meter or I.8 -meter BTSC automatic testing capability. dish that did meet the specifications. Makers of stereo simulators, Kintek and Studio Technologies were also showing new TV stereo products, Kintek with a new mono-to -stereo converter for post -production, Studio Technologies Best of the rest with a prototype integrated simulator system. High -definition technology for the studio was shown both Among the many product on the introductions drawing user interest at the floor and in an independent HDTV production technology suite with show was a range new of editors, test and monitoring gear, TV audio post- production, graphics, tape -to -film transfer and systems, signal editing system distribution technology, and other new developments developments from Sony, Quantel, Ultimatte and Rank. that follow. Floor displays of the Japanese -developed 1,125 -line HDTV sys- New editing systems came at the March exhibit from leading VTR tem included demonstrations by Hitachi of an experimental digital manufacturers Sony and and new Ampex, products and editor en- HDTV VTR, and an HDTV TV camera and rear-projection display, hancements were also shown by CMX and Grass Valley Group. while Asaca -Shibasoku showed an HDTV digital picture memory Sony introduced a new high -end broadcast and post-production system developed by Japan's national BVE -9000 broadcasting corporation editing system, with features of its mid-to- high -end NHK, along with a 20" HDTV color picture monitor. BVE -5000 but with a simplified keyboard and menu -driven display Routing switchers with the capacity to handle the wide -band sig- adapted from its BVE -900. The unit has open -ended architecture and nals of HDTV and other signal systems were introduced by Dynair, can control up to 27 VTR's, audiotape recorders, video switchers BTS and NEC America. Dynair's Dynasty and Dynasty 100 routers and audio mixers and has controls for four audio channels, with will permit switching, control and distribution of video, audio and seven sync grades and list management of up to 999 single events. control signals of 30 mhz, 40 mhz, 60 mhz and 100 mhz, including Ampex's new ACE 200 computerized editing system, developed computer graphics signals with resolution up to 1280 -by -1024 lines, to replace its Ace middle -to-high -end production system, can be 60 hertz noninterlace. used in configurations ranging from a three- machine A -B roll system NEC showed its new series 500 router, a video -audio signal distri- to a 16- device post- production suite. CMX also showed its new bution system with up to 512 -by -512 crosspoints and 30 mhz band- $19,750 portable editing system, the CMX 100, designed for news, width. The new BTS 350 series promos or signal distribution and switching sports applications. The company was also showing its equipment can handle up to 30 mhz with a CMX full slew rate for HDTV, 3600 computerized editing system, which begins deliveries multiplexed analog component (MAC) and other next month, as well as its wideband signals. new CMX 6000 laser disk-based editor. The company also showed a new programing system for Paltex was displaying off the distribution floor its disk editing system Eddi (as switcher control panels and a new station automation system well as other editing products also available based from JVC), and Grass on Hewlett- Packard 9000 series 300 hardware using a Unix operat- Valley Group had an expanded -memory version of its model 51 ing system and 68020 CPU. editing system. Utah -Scientific had an enhanced model MC -502B Leading test master control equipment maker Tektronix was demonstrating its switcher with its new SAS -II station automation system. newest product, the VM7000 video The com- measurement set, a $15,000- pany was also showing distribution systems using its Dynabus high- $20,000 unit that combines a digital waveform monitor, a digital speed data communications network, and announced at the show vectorscope, a noise measurement set a and a group delay measure- contract with CBS to supply the network's broadcast origination ment set. The system, which has a touch sensitive screen, has test center with custom switching, control and automation systems be- sets designed initially for transmission systems, but will be enhanced ginning this year. eventually for use with cameras, telecines and VTR's. A new master control on -air switcher was also introduced Tektronix also had its series by 3M, of video test gear for component along with two new machine control systems for analog video, and Magni was broadcast and Systems also showing new test signals duplication applications. Grass Valley Group had two for CAV purposes. Other new routers, new test gear came from Leader and Rohde the Ten -20 and the 20 -Ten, for video only, & audio only and video plus Schwarz. multiple audio, and Graham -Patten was Picture monitor showing its video audio introductions came from Sony, which was show- multiplexing process (VAMP) system, ing a new 20 -inch which allows four-channel Trinitron monitor with 560 lines of resolution, digital audio, baseband video and auxiliary priced at data channel to be trans- $1,075, and a bright- screen Indextron color monitor with mitted onto satellite or terrestrial channels. applications in ENG, and from JVC, which introduced a new 19" Rank -Cintel was showing a newly upgraded version of its Amigo color video monitor. Monitor manufacturer Barco also announced a telecine preprogramer for the ADS 1 broadcast telecine, as well one -year agreement to supply $500,000 as a in 9" and 14" monitors to digital aperture correction device for its Mk Inc flying -spot telecine, Ampex Corp. for use with its VPR -3 and VPR-6 recorders. BTS was showing its FDL -60 telecine and Fortel had a new $12,490 New television audio consoles shown on the floor ranged from CC -2 color corrector. portable mixers to high -end 48- channel boards. One new audio For microwave transmission, market player Ikegami was showing a portable link at the exhibit was Ikegami, which had a 16- channel for the 2, 7 and 13 ghz bands, Beyer portable broadcast Dynamic had a new hand held audio mixer with four stereo line inputs and five ENG microwave and fishpole boom. Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 66 w+w r.°^+.-w.-.-. T l

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Keith Rupert Murdoch is many men to most people. Owner of the flamboyant New York Post and the stately Times of London. Of the sensationalistic Star tabloid and, prospectively, of the prestigious Harper & Row. Almost a billionaire, personally, and proprietor of a $4 billion media empire that now includes seven major market U.S. television stations, a major motion picture company and the first programing entity in years to aspire to fourth networkhood. A force, certainly, in 20th century communications. BROADCASTING editors met with Murdoch at News Corp. headquarters in New York as his Fox Broadcasting was beginning to roll out a string of new TV series. They found him a professed newsman at heart, if a midas by profession, with a desire to bring broadcasting as close as possible to the real world.

There has been a tidal change in American television. Laurence devices. And the fact that people now have much more choice. Tisch, the new chief executive officer of CBS, made an extraordinary You've got this great growth in independent stations; you've got the appearance before the National Association of Broadcasters conven- birth of cable, pay and basic. tion in Dallas two weeks to ago, say, among other things, that the They also tend to know that if they miss a program, they can pick networks would never be the same again. Do you agree, and do you it up next year somewhere. And there is such a thing think your own network as time sharing; ambitions are going with the tide or against a lot of them can record it if the tide? they've got the energy and a VCR. I think just as many people watch a good program from Hollywood I don't think the will networks be that different, although they're today as they ever did, cumulatively. They may not watch the films going to change with time. I think we're undoubtedly seeing some when they're actually on, but they'll watch the repeats. fragmentation of the audience. You haven't got the same audience But people are still watching television as much or more than ever; loyalty to the or networks the stations. Indeed, you've only to watch they simply have more choice. This makes it harder for the net- the ratings every day, and the audience doesn't flow the way it used works. But when it comes to mass advertising in this country, mass to; it's got an awful lot to do with peoples' hand -held switching marketing, they still are the only game in town. I think the advertis-

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ing are revenues still going to be there. about radio at all. Magazines are a terribly different business. Talk- What about the franchise of the Fox network when there is this splin- ing as a businessman I would say that the most difficult magazine to tering of audience? Isn't that franchise going to become less valu- have today would be one of the newsweeklies. As a publisher and a able as its share of the overall viewing market shrinks? journalist, there's nothing that I would enjoy more than that challenge. Yes, I do think the television audience is fragmenting more. Instead But the truth is that the decline of print advertising, and particular- of one -third owned by each television network, you may have one- ly of cigarettes and alcohol, presents those publications that are on fifth of it owned by each television network, or perhaps a little less fairly small profit margins and are very high-cost operations with than that. I But think you'll see other things happen as we go along. terrible difficulties. Is your network modeled on a conventional network or does it have a Another side to that is that the enormous improvement in televi- different design in mind? sion news, and the much greater availability of television news, and No, I think it has ambitions to grow into a conventional network, in the enormous improvement in newspapers in this country, qualita- the sense that it would one day be able to provide programing for its tively, in the last 10 years -all have made the newsweeklies more affiliates pretty much around the clock. What we're starting this difficult. week is one hour, and next week two hours, so we are building up But that's just one type of magazine. There are other types of very slowly. magazines- monthly magazines, special interest magazines, which There is a tremendous need for original programing on indepen- have had great success, like our Elle and another that's beginning to dent stations. The average independent station today lives on coun- experience great success, New Woman -that permit our applying terprograming, just as they put in old comedies against the news editorial skills, taking over a moribund magazine and doing some- channels from 5 until 8 o'clock at night. That is where all the revenue thing with it, finding what we think is a niche in that market. is; there is some additional revenue late at night and there's some We expect to be doing a very up- market automobile magazine, additional revenue from sort of exploitative animation during the and we're curious to see whether that will succeed or not. But all day, in which I must say, I dislike very much. these things take a lot of seed money, have considerable risk-and the rewards are pretty good. You're talking about children's animated programing? But there's really no way you can relate or compare the different Well, that part of it which is simply designed to sell toys, simply to businesses and say that television is better than magazines and what sell particular items to children. There's nothing wrong with adver- sort of magazines. What I would say about television is that certainly tising to a child audience, but to make your programing that way I so long as there are networks, and probably with or without net- think is really a prostitution of the broadcaster's function. If you did works, television is going to continue to increase its share of the that in a newspaper, you'd be run out of town. Or in a magazine. advertising pie. Now whether the advertising pie is going to increase as well is an open Do you then forbid that in your company? question. We have to have better minds than mine to be applied to that. We don't, but we're going to try to cut it down. We are moving to But are we beginning to undergo certain changes in our society, become less dependent on that, to be able to shrink it down over the which will tend to mean a little less consumption -through conser- years. You can't just wipe it out overnight. vation, through the improvement of products, buying things that will There's nothing wrong with good animation. There's nothing last longer? Automobiles are an obvious choice. Are we going to wrong with a Disney type or Hanna -Barbera traditional cartoon have cars now that last the average person four years instead of 18 animation, which we can all find amusing. months? What effect is that going to have on advertising? Considering the various ways you might invest in the American me- Have you already noticed that? dia system. which do you think presents the best opportunity to you No, but we're now: television stations. television networks, radio, cable TV sys- certainly seeing -well, what's happened with ciga- tems or cable TV networks, VCR software. newspapers, magazines or rette advertising, for instance. This middle-class health thing may book publishing? The thrust of the question is to ask you to evaluate have something to do with it. Cigarettes are only the beginning of it. the American media system today and put your own relative dollar There is a greater awareness of personal health and personal well value on it. being, and it's spreading down from the more affluent at least to the general middle class. We're seeing cigarettes being advertised only That's a very good question. If I knew the answer to it, life would be to, for the most part, to women and to young women, working a lot easier. If anyone knew the answer to it, it would be good. But I women. You're seeing a believe that all of those you mentioned present decline in consumption of spirits, for in- opportunities for stance. professional people with good professional communications skills. At the same time, there are going to be great efforts to establish Which is the most profitable of all those things? I have no idea. worldwide brand names, in the way that cigarettes used to The safest profit- making thing at the moment, it would seem, would be, that will bring us a lot more advertising. There will be be a traditional local monopoly newspaper. But then again, different phases. you have Is there a question mark in to pay a price to get into the future of advertising or in the future that game, which many people would growth consider exorbitant. of advertising? I think there is. I think it's possible that we're going to see the advertising which is aimed at mass consumption no Television stations you buy at what seem like exorbitant prices on longer having any automatic 5% or 3% increase every year, with the the gamble that you can improve their position in the marketplace by same exact relationship to the gross national product. bringing your skills and radically changing the situation. A great example of that would be channel 7 [WABC -TV) in New York. I don't Before we get away from the question of media values, I'd like to ask know what their ratings are, but by changing their afternoon and you about cable, which you skipped over in your rundown. You have early- evening lineup they have dramatically increased their share of no cable investments. Are you staying away from it deliberately? the audience and, I'm sure, dramatically increased their revenues at I'd have to say yes. I had in the past always said it was too expensive probably no expense. There's always a way of doing things better on in relation to the ultimate rewards, and I've been proven quite television. wrong. But now I feel more than ever that it's too expensive to buy You can't do that sort of thing with newspapers. You work on into. You know, when you see people paying $2,000 a sub, I think smaller margins and things are really much more predictable. The that's pretty scary. operation of television is more of a crapshoot; the upside is high, but Clearly it's looking very good for the cable industry for the mo- so is the downside. It's a risky affair. But if you get it right, it can be ment. But I believe that if they are in fact monopolies, you will have more rewarding. It's a terribly different sort of business. an activist Congress looking more and more at cable. No democracy I guess the same would be true of radio. Not that I know much will really tolerate someone standing at the gates of every city, with a

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Henry Ansbacher litt. Henry Ansbacher & Co. Limited 277 Park Avenue One Mitre Square New York New York 10172 London. England EC3A 5AN 212688-5544 011 -441 -283-2500 AT LARGE toll, and that's really what they're doing. I think we're going to find together rather than on a stand -alone basis. Certainly for a New York that unregulated monopolies are not going to stay unregulated for- or a Los Angeles, and probably Chicago and Washington, those ever, particularly if they try to maximize their profits too much, or prices have probably since been surpassed. We could certainly get all start to interfere with the competitive broadcasts within those mar- our money back, that's for sure. kets. If we get a network going, we'll make those stations make a lot more money. That's the secret of what we're doing. If we can make The president of the largest MSO, John Malone, was quoted that they those stations turn over much better profits, if we can increase their might take xrrV(TV) in Los Angeles and make it a superstation, wheth- value, we increase the value er It wanted to be one or not. Have you talked with him? of our company and everything else. Even if the network itself is a fairly long-term loss maker, it's quite I haven't personally spoken with him, but I know that he's been possible to conceive losing $50 million on the network, but increas- speaking with our people and has apologized for that, and he would ing the earnings of those Fox stations by $100 million. never do it, as I understand it. That's the history of the conventional networks. They never made It's a very serious problem, and there are two or three sides to that much money in their network operations until, say, the 60's, and then issue. What will the Hollywood producers say about it? The Holly- suddenly they started making great amounts. But their owned sta- wood producers not just the big -and studios, but the whole indus- tions were making it long before. And I lost sight of that in terms of try-have a lot to lose by people stealing programs. You will find what you're up to. that's a classic issue -the abuse, or possible abuse, of the power of What got out of hand was their expenses. It suddenly the monopoly of the cable operator which would inevitably bring became easy money for a period there. look at congressional action sooner or later. If you these huge network salaries of $2.5 million a year for really The Congress is going to act on behalf of the consumer sooner or anchormen-that started only 10 or 12 years ago. I mean, the sudden big later if there's a just case for it, and whether it's John Malone or escalation. others, who are going to decide, for instance, which independent Somebody who was at an investor's presentation that you gave sev- stations are going to be carried in an area. The battle is not over yet eral weeks ago said that your costs for the sitcoms you're beginning for this whole must -carry rule: I believe it's going to go on forever if to premiere are higher than you had originally hoped for. That you they bump independent stations that are meant to be on. You take were thinking $350,000 per episode or something like that, and they channel 5 in New York -and it wouldn't happen, it's an institution- may be up to $400,000 or even close to $500,000 now. but if it did and say a new cable operator came up and made it It depends on the show. We had determined that our shows will be of channel 55, they'd scream like hell if that were to happen just so they the highest possible quality. And we really haven't spared anything. could put a money -making pay channel up front. I don't think even We would like to think that we may have pinned down the studios, the customers will allow that. Embassy and others, for slightly better deals because of our situation. We certainly have made more than the average number of Has Fox already started screaming? shows on film, rather than on tape. That's a hell of an expense in It hasn't happened to us yet, but we have seen examples of it happen- itself. ing in our markets, with quite strong local independents being pretty What happened to the cost advantages you were hoping to get? much pushed off the dial or pushed way back on the dial to make Oh, there arc real cost advantages on the overheads. The convention- room for, say, a pay channel. There have been some confrontations about that, and there will be more. al networks have huge overheads which we are avoiding at this stage. Ours will grow as we get and I think it's fine if the cable operator wants to go into programing, bigger, we'll have to have separate offices probably somewhere in Los Angeles, and they will but if he goes in to the point of excluding us or others from the start to fill up, I'm sure, but it's going to be a long, long time before markets to which he has a monopoly access, I think that's wrong. we ever get as fat as even an existing network. They're talking about The marketplace tends to sort these things out. You know, I think overheads of several hundreds of millions of dollars a year. We one day we'll have DBS, although it's very hard to see when. I think certainly don't have that and don't intend to have it. But as we it may come through in Europe first, but we are now getting to the grow point where a $300 dish in every house will be absolutely practical. bigger, I'm sure we'll have to have a bigger sales force and we'll have to have a bigger station affiliate group. And it won't even be a dish, it will be a flat plate. We're there now, We've got to. and we'll be at a $100 one in five years time. And you're going to Whit is the sellout position currently for the shows that are premier- find that the satellites will be getting cheaper: they're getting an ing? excess of them now anyway. And it's conceivable that someone will I think we're sold out for the first several weeks. But for the next start putting on materials going you're to want to watch. In the past whole quarter, I don't know the answer to that, but I think it's well it's been sort of, "Well, they'll never get the material; they'll never over 60%. It is not totally sold out, which was pretty predictable. get the programs, you'll have to go through the cable operator, the We are a new service. Everybody who has been saying for the last program will only be a fringe thing where the cable is, and where year, "Fox, we'll help you," now says, "Well, let's see how it looks will the people be to collect money for the pay services" and all that first before we make a commitment." There's a lot of that, and that's stuff. normal. We don't really know what is technically impossible. And if the I mean, we are taking the risk. We're not asking for any charity; cable people were to abuse the franchise and charge far too much we're taking the risk and we think advertising will be quite slow to money, you can see where the market will begin to correct itself. come on board until we start producing regular numbers, but that's There will be another means of accessing those programs. par for the course. It doesn't matter whether you're starting a new magazine in Australia or a newspaper in London or a new television I was struck by your comment about 52,000 -per- subscriber cable network in America; advertisers are cautious people, and rightly so. systems. That once was an unthinkable figure. But as long as I've You know, when you start up a magazine, you expect to have no been reporting this business, that has always been the attitude about advertising after the first issue, and so each new record sale. It was thought that no one would ever you budget for a loss for a few pay more years. than $25 million for a television station, and now the record is up to $510 million. Are you giving your charter advertisers a good deal?

I paid a billion five for six stations. You'd really have to say that I Not as good a deal as a lot of them asked. We knocked back one or paid more than $500 million for channel 5 in New York. At the time I two well known big advertisers because we thought they were trying think it was more like $600 million and I'm sure you can get it now. to take advantage of us. We'd rather go now with no advertising or as In my mind, I should have paid less, but I knew that I was paying a little advertising in the right way than full of it the bad way. premium of $200 million -300 million for the chance to get all those What about the question of whether the shows are going too far? cities together in one hit. It was a unique opportunity to buy them Many people have commented on their no- holds- barred approach. a

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that took place there, to protect that base kind of biting humor in some of them, what the British call broad conservative consolidation humor. in Australia. It's not been all expansion. We've also raised equity capital. So I you know, with a broad audience, and Well, it is broad -casting, don't think we're overreaching in a financial sense, nor do I really Hopefully it won't be in bad taste, but when you get broad humor. think we're doing so in a management sense. that's a very subjective judgment. into the area of taste, Although there are certainly areas in the company-which I I watched a number of episodes of Married... The other night wouldn't want to be explicit about in public -where we have to With Children, and I started getting a little worried about 10 minutes move to strengthen that. Our financial management is very, very into it. But at the end of watching a couple of them, I was laughing so good throughout the world -that is to say, the flow of financial much, it was so well written, that I thought, "We've information upwards to the responsible people under me. So we're on our hands. This show will work." managing it all right, but I think we're now of a size that we have to some Tracey Ullman and she's just a genius. That show Then I saw look for the development of more entrepreneurial people in the here in eight or I0 years. It will take a little longer to catch on, will be company, other than myself and a handful of close aides. It's got to I but it will build and it will be great. She's a great, great think, go deeper than that. talent, with magnificent writers and production, and it's going to be a wouldn't big show for a long time, and I'm not so sure any network Do you also have the problem of having to look for larger and larger give its right arm to have it. acquisitions in order to make an impact on the bottom line? Then there's Duet. Beautifully acted and beautifully worked out. I Hell, no. No, no. The biggest impact we can make on the bottom line wondered about that a bit, to see a young couple having a romance. is to expand our existing properties, absolutely. And then I caught Moonlighting the other night, which was the most but it had bad Ian - vulgar, doubtful ...and I love Moonlighting, We've written about the weekly reports that keep you in touch with the guage, there was abuse, and there was finally nothing other than worldwide operations. Let's say it's Friday and you get the big book take energetic outright fornication on the show, practically. And and you're sitting down there looking over the Fox television sta- Golden Girls. That's a pretty shocking show. It really attacks all the tions. What kinds of things are you going to see in those numbers? family values that America is famous for, and they're sleeping Oh, you're going to compare what happened the previous week, around and whether it's abortion or whatever, it's all there. Yet all the what you budgeted to happen, such as in local sales, national sales, critics love it. news department costs, programing costs, that sort of thing-bottom That doesn't justify it, to say, "well, look, ABC and NBC have line. There are about 40 or 50 lines on each operation. And your eye this kind of stuff." That doesn't justify it at all and I wouldn't want to tends to go to the bottom line first, and if it's up to budget and it's be defending anything on those grounds. A111'm really saying is that well ahead of last year, you turn the page and the next thing you do is I don't think you're going to find anything on Fox crossing any new look for problems. barriers; we're not about that at all. I think we're reflecting current But yes, we see all of that. And you would have seen for Fox values because our program department is so young. It will be television stations, in February, a softness in advertising. We see now younger in its appeal; I hope so, as it's certainly what we're aiming from the other data a bit of forward tracking, and predictions look at. very good for April and May and that we're well ahead of last year, Richard Sarazen, your finance In the Feb. 16 issue of BROADCASTING, well ahead of budget in forward bookings. It's a pretty good picture should not be a major acquisi- director, is quoted as saying: "There for our activities at the moment. In fact in all of our financial the time all of few years. I have heard Murdoch say this is tion for the next activities, it's been a slow and disappointing winter, January and Then we learned about your tender for Harper & Row to consolidate." February. but it appears to be shaping up to be a very good spring. for $300 million. Is there a danger of your overreaching? If you were to see a big jump in. let's say, the news costs in Houston. the whole Harper & Row thing No. And I think you will see, when would you ever pick up the phone and call the general manager there book interests, you'll see goes through and the rationalization of our and ask, "What's going on ?" that it's neither an overreach nor financially a very big matter. We did Sure, I'd ask what was going on. And he'd probably say that the recently make a big successful tender in Australia with some major didn't reflect that we did two specials last week because there newspapers, and anyone who knows realized that it was really a very figures Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 73 AT LARGE was a show on a Texas State Fair or something, this, that or the other, taught at journalism school. One should have a command of the but if you look at the revenue line you'll find that it had no effect on English language before you ever get to a journalism school. I don't revenue. That conversation has never taken place, actually, but it really know enough about what they do. I went once to address a quite could easily take place. group at Columbia, and I didn't find anyone from journalism school Yes, I'd get my hands dirty. Although I would have expected other who had definitely made up their mind they knew what a newspaper people also to have made that call, not to be totally dependent on me was. It was a sort of soft course they were doing. They hadn't there. decided whether to go into the theater or the arts or whatever. I don't know that any great discipline is taught at the journalism schools. Do you share the concern about bottom -line operators taking over Does your criticism of print American television? It's often phrased as a fear that "stations are Journalists apply to television journalists? being bought and sold like pork bellies." That's led to a great senti- ment fora return to the three -year rule that once prohibited the sale of No, I think my criticism applied to types of journalists. Certainly the a station until it had been operated by a new owner for three years. television journalists are much more competitive than print journal- How do you come down on that? ists, no doubt about that. They fight each other for stories. I think Oh, I'm not worried about a free market for the stations. What I there is a tendency to be less responsible for television journalists would like to see is more stations run by people who graduated out of than with the written word. And that is perhaps the nature of the the news departments and the programing departments than out of beast -you hear about these terrible things, you can be very intru- sales or business management. Not that I want to downgrade capable sive with television. And it passes. With the newspaper, the written people, but broadcasting is about what programs you put on the air, word has a more lasting effect. And it's still around later when they and the people making those judgments are the people who should pick it up and put it in your face and say, "Look what you said." know more about that, be trained in it more perhaps, and who have a I think the standards, the ethical standards on television in practice greater sensitivity to the viewer. tend to be a bit more slipshod than they are in print. I'm not talking Someone who has come out of a news department or program about network news, as I think they are very, very careful- almost to department -not every time, but almost always -is much more like- the point of being pretentious a bit -but when you get a really ly to have that sensitivity, quite apart from responsibility as well, but vigorous local city competition, such as in some of the big cities, not also the general sensitivity to the viewer than someone whose sole just New York. talent in life has been to sell advertising. I think there's too much Then again, there is the lack of responsible journalists running station management in this country in the hands of sales people. television stations. Too often you get an advertising salesman who arrives as a general manager of a station and hires a couple of pretty That's a magnificent response but its not quite the question. We were faces to run his news, and gets some very energetic talking about people like you. perhaps. who are conspicuously suc- people. But they don't actually have anyone there with a history a cessful in the financial area or some other activity and then come in or sense of media relations or even just the and and buy a station and then sell it. It might have been you except that training experience in the responsibilities of public journalism. you're an operator. But say KKR, for example, which bought KTLA(TV) Los Angeles for $245 million in 1982 and sold it for 8510 million in Does one have to exercise more restraint wkh television and its 1985. influence than one does with newspapers? Well, I don't see that any harm has been done there. If they came in I think the influence is very different. With a newspaper, one can and wowed the station up a little bit, even if they didn't do much quite openly and strongly argue a particular political issue. With themselves, but hired someone and got some expensive new pro- television, the influence is more pervasive. You probably have more grams and got the ratings up, and the Tribune Co. went and paid $510 influence on taste and behavior. I think you have influence on issues million for it-if there's any suffering in there, it's strictly the share- and how you present the news. I would argue that some of television holders, and maybe they'll profit a lot from it. But that's just the news today has a much stronger, more consistent bias to it than the marketplace. news in newspapers. I really believe that, in the long run, the value of stations can be Whether it be the Post or the New York Times or whatever, I think dictated by their programing. It all flows from that. And the market- there is a consistent bias, a more obvious one. There's more obvious place corrects these things. Now if a bank owns a station for a while, liberal bias on television news today than, say, in the New York and sells for a profit or loss. I don't know that that's terribly relevant. Times. Or even the Washington Post. And it's more blatant; I think the New York Times can display bias by choice of You have been quoted as saying about American journalists -talking stories, by choice of emphasis, and how much it writes about a subject. specifically about the ones who graduate from journalism school and In television you you say get 90% to 95% of the jobs at the big city newspapers-that have no editorial breaks, but you can have a great influence on they don't know how to compete and that they're not in touch with the news by how much time you give those sorts of their readership. Will you elaborate on that? stories and by how they are presented or by what particular twist you give them. They don't get much of a chance to compete these days because the If the journalistic spirit is important at press is basically so monopolistic anyway. That's not a criticism of Fox, Is there anywhere on your five-year horizon a network news the press; it's an accident of history or of economics or whatever. operation? And at what point would But it come? the great majority of newspapers in this country have a community to themselves. That's one side of it. I don't know the answer to that question. The benefits of having a As far as the journalism schools go, maybe they serve a purpose, network news operation would give some identity to us and would be but I haven't seen -I've seen many great journalists who have come very tempting. I think that at the moment there is a real desire from out of journalism schools, but not because of the journalism school. our smaller affiliates for us to give them some news, either a polished And I don't see the skills that are displayed in the daily newspapers half -hour national program or simply a news wheel, where we can or in magazines that ever could have been learned at journalism feed them a lot of news and they can make it up according to their schools. resources and size and money, and add to that local news, so they could use their own half-hour all And what are the skills that you expect your journalists to have? of of that. So that's perhaps what we can do, but we do have to face it: One of The use of the English language, to be able to write well and clearly. our problems is that a lot of our affiliates are almost start-up stations, An honesty of purpose and an objectivity in reporting. And a high and don't have those resources. Yet it would be very valuable for level of energy and inquisitiveness. The great journalists are the ones them -more valuable to them almost -to have a half-hour of nation- who are never reluctant to make those extra six or 10 telephone calls. al news than it is for a big, established ABC or CBS station. They They're the ones who really do the best work. want some news product on their stations, so we're looking at that Now I don't know that any of those qualities are particularly now. But I wouldn't like to say that I've made up my mind one way

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I something or the other. Certainly we won't be able to afford a worldwide others have been doing it because want to accomplish it is I'm not inviting you to be network news operation in a form that the other networks have for a that I find lacking in the system as "? the game differently. long time. critical, but wondering how you might play Considering your background and your international vantage, what I would come at it more from what I may have learned on the way do you think of broadcasting in your adopted homeland? How does it through from other countries, and I don't know how applicable it is. rank in terms of sophistication and vision, and just in terms of gener- But what I'd love to be able to do is to make television a lot more al ability. against the British or the French or the Germans or Japa- real. And by that I mean a lot more urgent, and by which I mean nese? more live programing, and not just in the daytime, but to be able to in prime time. Not just sports events, but enter- Let me say that I'm only slightly acquainted with the British; I'm not do exciting things at all acquainted with the other countries you mentioned. In that tainment programs. I is an enormous part of all of our lives, and that case, you can even throw in Australia, too, as it's somewhat a think television world and what goes on in it. It can't all be combination of the two. it's got to be closer to the six -month -old Hollywood entertainment, and not I don't think there's any doubt that the public is better served by highly polished we all enjoy entertainment, but somehow it should be the American system, because they've got a choice. And as far as the that don't brought closer. That's the journalist in me talking, probably, but I'd scope of what is on the airwaves and what is not, I think it's fair to like a more approach to all programing. say that the open competition for programing has not been accompa- journalistic nied by a great lowering of standards. There's a lot of stuff on Are you then first and foremost a journalist? that has excellent production qualities, and there is the television I'd like to bc; I certainly think that way. I mean, if you haven't got the that appeals to the lower taste, yes -but nothing as low as some stuff journalism right, you can call it something else on television, but if the English programs. There's a difference in taste; it's very of you haven't got the words and the images right, the business doesn't interesting to try and explain the difference in soap operas here and in run. There is no business. Get that right, and you can have good England. managers or bad managers to play around with it to make a profit or But you ask which is the better system? I think no doubt at all, this not to make a profit out of it. But if you haven't, if the product isn't the better system. There is a lot of money spent on some programs is there, then you haven't got a business. England which are of beautiful quality, but which don't appeal to a in And the product is the programing. And I think all these other audience tend to get those here on PBS. And I think we'd large -we issues of should one be allowed to buy a television station and make all be a lot poorer if we didn't have PBS channels here and the an inordinate profit overnight and whatnot doesn't really matter- of that programing. Not that many of us watch availability of some particularly in this era of deregulation, where we're getting more and it, but it's a luxury to have it available. A lot of that that much of more alternatives for people to watch. In the old days when there has been made by the British taxpayer and it comes here programing were one or two stations in every community, you might say, well, and is picked up by PBS for nothing or 5% of whatever it cost those that was a regulated franchise in the sense that it was one that was taxpayers. given down from people's representatives. Today it's much wider know how you do it. All I know is that the degree of control I don't than that. You really can't talk about the lack of diversity in the in Britain, the pseudo public servants known as by an elitist group market; they've got all the diversity they can possibly consume or Broadcasting Authority, deprived the British public the Independent want. There's no danger of anyone having a monopoly of anything in programing, and it's very wrong. They have their of good choice the media. u institutional monopoly in private television, which makes an inordinate amount of money, and therefore attracts very special taxes. Just takes it away from them. And the public really gets very little choice.

We would not fulfill our responsibility if we didn't give you a chance to speak to the subject of global media operations. Well, there aren't much of them. But there are two things that are happening. People are attempting to spread the costs of programing around the world, and as the non -U.S. market gets bigger and bigger and more prosperous, as it will with deregulation, there's going to be a chance to co-produce or lay over some of the costs in Europe or other places. That's one thing. The other thing that's happening -it's very slow, but is beginning to happen -is the investment in worldwide name brands. McDon- ald's has become an international institution and so has Coke, and I think you'll find that now with beer. Some day you may be able to take an ad for the whole world. It is going to lead to opportunities to do certain global things - sponsorship of sporting events would be an obvious example, where an advertiser would buy worldwide sponsorship rights to Wimbledon tennis, for instance, or the Olympic games. I think that's coming. At this stage it's certainly not significant at all, but with the ease of communications by satellites or international cables and so forth, I think you will see it. That is not to say that someone is going to own it all. Maybe on down the line there will be some sort of worldwide industry of broadcasters-in fact, CBS already has formal and informal affiliations around the world. NBC has. NBC works very closely with the BBC. And with the network in Australia. They have Japa- nese affiliations. Now whether those things get stronger because of the pressure of advertisers, I don't know.

As a citizen of the world, and as a person who has media experience internationally, it's interesting to think of you coming to the table in the United States and deciding to play a major role. Would you sit down at the table and say: "I'm going to do it differently than all the

75 Journalists of USA /USSR meet via `Spacebridge' Media's role in U.S.- Soviet relations dia...I think frankly that something has to more open society, termed "glosnost," has discussed by press using satellite be done about it," he said. allowed much freer coverage of domestic Izvestia commentator Alexander Shalnev topics, according to Shalnev, although inter- Tengiz Sulkhanishvilly, a Soviet television took issue with the American tendency to national coverage is still difficult. "We are correspondent, blew kisses to the audience. believe that Soviet reporters simply mouth trying to get to a point where there are no ABC News's Peter Jennings gritted his teeth the beliefs of the government. In reality, he prohibitions," Posner said. Seymour Top- and admitted "a great many people in Amer- paid, "very often we are expressing our own ping, director of editorial development for ica didn't watch (ABC's mini-series] Amer - points of view." The director of the United the New York Times, claimed American ika." A Russian tape of coverage of the war States Information Agency, Charles Z. coverage of the Soviet Union is far more in Lebanon mistakenly ran instead of a tape Wick, has done "incomparably more than comprehensive than Soviet coverage of the of positive Soviet coverage of the U.S. Jen- his predecessors to further American propa- U.S. Elizabeth 'flicker, a staff writer with the nings told Soviet commentator Vladimir ganda," Shalnev said. Washington Post, said she believed that the Pozner: "You're quite right, Vladimir, we The American journalists asked the Sovi- American public's perception of the Soviet thought you were going to pull a fast one on ets to clarify the extent to which they can Union as "something very monolithic and us." carry on investigative journalism. Georgia grey" would begin to change as the Soviet USA/USSR Spacebridge, a two-hour dia- society continues to open up. Posner ad- logue held April 8 among journalists and mitted that Soviets covering America "have studio audiences in San Francisco, Moscow, a tendency to show things from the negative the Soviet State of Georgia and Boston, was side." Q an attempt at international diplomacy plagued by interpreters, time lags of up to 20 seconds and speakers who couldn't resist the opportunity to take pot shots. Produced by Eyes in the the Center for Communication on the American side and Gosteleradio, Soviet skies and news State Television, in the USSR, the teleconference was co- moderated by Jennings and on the ground Pozner and featured of from the New York Times, Cable News Net- Journalistic applications remote work and the Washington Post sensing satellites evaluated at and Soviet correspondent Sulkhanishvilly claimed he American Enterprise Institute representatives of Izvestia newspaper, the could not remember a single instance of a discussion in Washington Literary Gazette and a television station in government official such as a member of the Tblisi, Georgia. The discussion was down- Politburo being investigated for wrongdo- A glimpse of the problems involved in fa- linked to 50 American colleges and served ing. "People that high up are not trying to shioning satellite remote -sensing -or photo- as the opening session for the American So- become richer by illegal means," he said. graphic imaging -into a tool for newsgath- ciety of Newspaper Editors San Francisco Gazette staff writer Yurii ßchekochikhin, ering was provided at a discussion in which convention. when pressed as to whether he would have an assortment of industry and government Among the topics addressed by the panels the authority to carry out an investigation of officials participated last week at the Ameri- were dispelling and perpetuating stereotypes, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, said: can Enterprise Institute in Washington. Is investigative journalism, human rights cover- "There are no forbidden subjects." Tscheko- there a market for such a service? Would the age and the effect of "glosnost," a Soviet poli- chikhin echoed Sulkhanishvilly's confidence heavy investment that is needed be avail- cy of striving for a more open society. in the government, saying: "I am convinced able? What of the First Amendment prob- To portray the stereotypes the societies that today, right now, here and now, our lead- lems? Would they be surmountable in view have of each other in graphic terms, the jour- ers are not involved in any kind of corrup- of government concerns about national secu- nalists shared cartoons. The Russian depic- tion. At least that's the way it seems to me." rity and international obligations? The an- tion of Americans showed a number of char- The issue of investigating abuses of human swer that seemed to emerge from the variety acters riding on the back of a dollar bill, rights was put into perspective by Soviet State of opinions expressed was maybe. including a cowboy, a drug addict, an unem- Television and Radio's Posner, who claimed Interest in the issue and the questions it ployed worker, a capitalist, a member of the the Soviets have a different understanding of raises has been gathering momentum in re- military, a CIA agent, a KGB agent and the meaning of the term. "We think that the cent years, as the French consortium, Spot Mickey Mouse. The Americans showed a rights to have a job and to study and to have a Image, and the American Eosat system have series of cartoons, done in somber colors, of place to live and to have an old-age pension begun producing images from 500 miles in grim government officials, peasants, long are all rights, and we would like to ask you as space that have appeared on network televi- lines, a woman sweeping snow. (Jennings journalists what you are doing to insure that all sion -most recently, Spot's pictures, on remarked to Pozner that the American car- Americans enjoy those rights," he said. But ABC World News Tonight, of a massive ra- toons "are considerably more benign, or at Posner also admitted that the Soviets have dar installation deep inside the Soviet Union least diplomatic, than some of yours. ") The "violated" human rights in such areas as the that the report said constitutes a violation of difference between the stereotypical portray- holding of political prisoners, and said "what the Anti -Ballistic Missile als, Treaty-and as according to CNN correspondent Stuart you see now are attempts to correct these vio- some in broadcast journalism have attempt- Loory, is that "it is true that the Soviet mass lations by democratizing our press...." ed to focus attention on the technology and media keep up a barrage of stereotyped com- Tschekochikhin said his newspaper has pub- its capabilities. In that regard, the Radio - ments about this country," but the Soviet lished "sharp criticism of the police, the courts Television News Directors Association, people "have a great deal of admiration" for and the public prosecutor's office" in the past spurred on by Mark Brender, an ABC News the U.S., while the U.S. public "believes the year. assignment editor, has taken the lead. stereotypes that they read in the national me- The Soviet government's effort to create a Some of the participants at the AEI dis-

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 76 cussion warned that the U.S. was losing the considerable -"tremendous," according to for a mediasat to happen. It's 'off the shelf' remote sensing market to France and, prob- one. But for the media, there seems to be a technology. The next step is a business plan ably, in the future, to Japan as well. The chicken -vs. -egg problem. It is raised by the and market analysis ....Those news organi- French were seen to have developed a sys- expectation that the Commerce Department, zations that position themselves early on will tem that is based on what will meet consum- which has licensing authority under the be the leaders in the news and information er demand, while the U.S., according to one Landsat Act to license satellite remote -sens- industry tomorrow." participant, is basing its system "on what ing operations, will consult with the State Some at the discussion seemed ready to will get through Congress." Congress priva- and Defense Departments and deny news write off talk of remote sensing satellites for tized remote -sensing with the 1984 Landsat organizations access to pictures on national news media as "an academic enterprise." Lt. Act, which created Eosat-the Earth Obser- security grounds. And Charles Lewis, who Col. J. David Patterson, an Air Force Fellow vation Satellite Company, a joint venture of heads the Associated Press's Washington bu- at AEI, who arranged the discussion, disa- RCA and Hughes Aircraft -that is the pri- reau, said he would not invest in mediasat greed with that view. But, he said, "it be- vate version of Landsat, the nonmilitary until he knew the government would permit comes academic when you don't take the American satellite system. It is suffering even three-meter resolution remote sensing. steps an industry must take to establish itself from lack of government funding provided "Why should I invest when there is an ex- as a viable, profit- making enterprise. And for in a 1985 contract between the Depart- plicit prohibition," he said. thus far, the technology seems not to have ment of Commerce and Eosat but not deliv- RTNDA, NBC, and others in filings with attracted the interest of network news oper- ered by the Reagan Administration. Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmo- ations. The only network news executive But an official of Congress's Office of spheric Administration, which will adminis- present at the AEI discussion was William Technology Assessment indicated a readi- ter the regulations for implementing the Headline, head of Cable News Network's ness to let Eosat fail for lack of a market. Landsat Act, urged NOAA -apparently Washington bureau. El Richard DalBello, project director for the without success -to adopt the standard used international security and commerce pro- by the courts as the standard to be met for gram, said Eosat "is floundering because of interfering with free speech or press: that lack of a government subsidy," and added, any restriction be warranted by "a serious CBS News stops "We're losing the right to spend dollars on and immediate threat to distinct and compel- things not a public good." He said he was ling national security and foreign policy in- Andy Rooney's pay "uncomfortable with systems not capable of terests." Ernie Schultz, president of making money, systems that are based on RTNDA, who has seen the proposed guide- Move comes in wake of his decision taxpayers' money." DalBello is preparing a lines that are now in final form, said, "There not to cross WGA picket line major study on "mediasat," the name given are no standards. State can decide for any to satellite remote- sensing used for news- reason to block use of material." CBS News has suspended the pay of 60 Min- gathering, that is said to reflect that view. The Commerce Department lawyer draft- utes commentator Andy Rooney, who has The report is scheduled for release in May. ing the regulations-which are expected to refused to appear on the program until the On the other hand, Spot Image Corp.'s be released within the next two weeks - contract with the striking Writers Guild of vice president for sales and marketing, Da- sought to ease concerns about the depart- America is settled. The CBS News state- vid S. Julyan, said he was "flabbergasted" ment's position. John Milholland, senior ment said in part: "While we respect Andy's by DelBello's comment that "there was no counsel for satellites in the office of NOAA's desire to support the Writers Guild in its market." He said satellite remote -sensing general counsel, did not dispute the lack of strike, we will not continue to pay him his has room for horizontal and vertical standards. But he said, "There is no magic salary while he refuses to work." Rooney growth-of adding new customers and in- statement on what will or won't be allowed. has not appeared on camera since the WGA creasing the services to existing ones. He No one threatened to cut off news media. strike began March 2. also said there is a substantial market for an The Department of Commerce is in favor of Rooney, a WGA member for 30 years, "eye in the sky," rather than "a spy in the commercialization. We want to see it [re- said last Thursday that "I do not want to sky." The former is not capable of the kind of mote sensing technology] used." Then, not- quit. I do not want to leave 60 Minutes. I like resolution capable of ferreting out military ing that the French are engaged in a satellite - the show, I like Don Hewitt, I like my secrets but could, for instance, show the ef- sensing enterprise over which the U.S. has friends there." He added that "I would, on fects of flooding of the Great Salt Lake, or of no control, he said, "To say our people can't the other hand, confess to being worried that acid rain. Julyan said Spot has made a heavy do that is ridiculous." Milholland expects the world is going to get tired of me" doing investment in the technology and, DelBel- the conflicts bound to emerge as news orga- short commentaries. I would like to do some lo's comment notwithstanding, expects to nizations apply for licenses to be resolved on longer documentaries again at the same time find a receptive market. a case-by -case basis -by the courts, if nec- that I was doing 60 Minutes." While Eosat may be feeling the govern- essary. "If the strike is resolved," Rooney said "I ment's failure to provide funds that had been Business and First Amendment problems suspect they [CBS] will take me back, if it promised, one of those at the discussion ex- are not the only ones awaiting those who doesn't get to the point where they replace pressed opposition to a "government -media decide to make use of remote -sensing tech- me." He would be "saddened" if that hap- joint venture through a subsidy." That, said nology. Neil Hosenball, a former general pened, but he recognizes that it is a possibil- Lee Burdick, of the Media Institute's First counsel of the National Aeronautics and ity. As for having his pay suspended, Amendment Center for the New Media, Space Administration who is now in private Rooney said, "It was a move they had to would "impinge on the First Amendment." practice, said Soviet East Bloc and a number make. I was surprised they made an an- She said the media should determine wheth- of Third World countries "talk about sover- nouncement of it." er they need satellite remote -sensing and, if eignty over information," and advised: Don Hewitt, 60 Minutes executive pro- peo- they do, to make the financial commitment. "Take a look at short range and long range ducer, said he was "flabbergasted" that Andy Rooney." If the networks "can pay $400 million for objectives. I can see U.S. media being ple cared "this much about broadcast rights to the Olympics," she said, barred from a country that objects to being The "subject of Andy Rooney is of much "they can afford [the necessary technology]. covered by mediasat. You have to look at the more interest to people outside of 60 Minutes NBC is committed to a minimum payment press under attack. Will this fuel the fires? than it is here." newspa- of $300 million for the rights to the Olym- You have to look at the international implica- Rooney has continued writing his pics; a top-of -the line, near real -time, two- tions before taking on this technology." per column, which appears in more than 300 for re- satellite system and all ground components For all of such problems, ABC's Brender, newspapers. In a column scheduled including launch, would cost as much as after the discussion at AEI, lease last weekend, Rooney said that CBS in comments and Don $500 million, while a less than ideal but still urged broadcasters to make use of the tech- News President Howard Stringer my side but can't admit it. satisfactory live -meter resolution system nology. "Remote sensing and newsgathering Hewitt, "are on because their interest is would cost no more than $100 million. hand in hand," he said. "It's a technologi- They're on my side go hope our Other participants agreed that the poten- cal imperative." He noted that technology is news programing, not money...I tial for those engaged in remote sensing is not a problem. "Nothing has to be invented friendship survives this episode."

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 77 Codification of fairness doctrine appears imminent There is momentum in both houses to make fairness doctrine language part of law; pros and cons argued in House telcomsubcom hearing

Passage of Senate and House bills (S.742 and H.R. 1934) that would codify the fairness doctrine appears to be all but certain. In the Senate, S.742 is expected to be on the Sikes, Minow, Fowler and Ferris floor sometime after April 21, when Con- gress returns from its Easter recess. A debate est there is in the idea. He may find the their time to news or public service, even is expected but should not hold up the mea- approach a hard sell. Markey told BROAD- though all -news stations are readily avail- sure. CASTING after the hearing that he did not able and other stations devote a great deal of And judging from remarks made during a favor "leaving radio out." time to public service." He felt it might actu- House Telecommunications Subcommittee The distinctions between radio and televi- ally "stifle" coverage of controversial is- hearing last week, it is evident that members sion, Rinaldo indicated, are apparent sues. Tauke urged his colleagues to "careful- in the lower chamber are equally determined enough to justify different applications of the ly review" the legislation and to "revise it to see the doctrine become law. Two weeks doctrine. He asked witnesses who testified with a vision to the future rather than the ago, John Dingell (D- Mich.), chairman of in favor of the doctrine what they thought. long -ago past." the House Energy and Commerce Commit- Former FCC Chairman Charles Ferris, now Al Swift (D- Wash.), however, maintained tee, and Telecommunications Subcommittee with Mintz, Levin, Cohen, Ferris, Glovsky that some broadcasters "hid behind the fair- Chairman Ed Markey (D- Mass.) introduced & Popeo, told Rinaldo he thinks there is a ness doctrine as a reason not to cover contro- H.R. 1934 (BROADCASTING, April 6). They distinction between radio and television. Al- versy." John Bryant (D -Tex.) wanted to vowed during a hearing last week to see their though Ferris did not endorse the concept of know, "inasmuch as it would seem to be legislation "enshrined in statute during the exempting radio from the doctrine, he ac- good journalism to present both sides, why 100th Congress." knowledged that if Congress were to consid- is it a burden to put both sides on the air ?" Calling the fairness doctrine er such a move, it might eliminate was Al Sikes, head pin" of the public interest responsibilities of part of the policy, which requires broadcast- of the National Telecommunications and In- broadcasters, Markey stated his view that ers to cover issues of controversy. But, he formation Administration. "Any time you without the doctrine, broadcasters could did not recommend removing the second ob- put the government in the position of decid- censor anyone they disagreed with. And, the ligation to provide balanced and fair covering who's a good journalist and who's not, I subcommittee's chairman added, "only age of such issues. Ferris's view was shared think it has a chilling effect," Sikes said. He those with the money to purchase airtime or by former FCC Chairman Newton Minow, also pointed out that the administration op- with whom a broadcaster agrees would have now with Sidley & Austin, who also spoke poses codification of the doctrine. access to the broadcast media." H.R.1934 is in support of retaining the doctrine. Sikes, a former radio station owner, insist- on a fast track and should sail through the Perhaps the strongest reservations about ed that the doctrine actually inhibits broad- subcommittee and its parent Commerce the fairness bill were expressed by Tom casters from editorializing on controversial Committee and on to the House floor possi- Tauke (R- Iowa). "The language in subjects. "I learned that most broadcasters bly by June. H.R.1934 creates many more potential were confused about the application of the "Without the fairness doctrine, discussion problems than it solves," Tauke said. He doctrine, knew that its misapplication could of public affairs could become either one- doesn't think the scarcity rationale should put their license at risk, and that any inquiry sided or be reduced to a bland, uniform pab- still apply to the doctrine. "Indeed," Tauke by the FCC, no matter how minor or threat- lum as broadcasters react to economic pres- said, "H.R.1934 would have been very ap- ening, triggered the meter of a high -cost sure from commercial advertisers -whether plicable in 1934 -but this is 1987 where we Washington lawyer." real or preceived," Dingell said. Further- have 30 radio and nine television stations in But Markey seemed to think that was a more, the Commerce Committee chairman Washington, D.C., and many small commu- hollow excuse. "I take it there are still broad- warned that if the doctrine were to be elimi- nities have their own radio, TV and cable casters that don't understand the doctrine. I nated, he'd be tempted to advocate a spec- facilities. These numbers of stations lead to would question their capacity to run a sta- trum fee or recommend opening up the corn - diversity of programing with many different tion. It doesn't seem to me to be a difficult parative renewal processs to "deal more voices and opinions being aired." concept." Such confusion, he said, might fairly with renewals." Also he warned that the legislation could need to be addressed in context of the com- Like Dingell and Markey, a majority of "lead us back to the situation where we im- parative renewal process. the subcommittee was unmoved by argu- pose rules on broadcasters to devote 5% of On a lighter note, Markey introduced the ments that the doctrine has a "chilling" effect on broadcast journalism and that the scarcity rationale for the policy is no longer valid. But Representative Matthew Rinaldo (R- . N.J.), the ranking Republican on the sub- ILSJIMPITORAL111111ff committee, added a new wrinkle to the de- t bate. Rinaldo is interested in exploring the possibility of eliminating the doctrine for radio only. According to subcommittee staff, Rin- is aldo trying to determine how much inter- Fritts, Schlafly, Nader and Schu tz

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 78 an investigation of Comsat tariff filings in FCC form veto. Office of Management and Budget has ruled that broadcast licensees 1984 and 1985. The tariffs became effective need not fill out and return a special FCC minority ownership questionnaire that is aimed subject to investigation by the bureau. And at helping the commission generate a record for its pending reexamination of the constitu- in an order released in November 1985, the tionality and advisability of preferential policies for minorities and women (BROADCASTING, bureau specified a number of cost alloca- March 30). OMB, which has oversight over federal forms, also directed the FCC to protect the tions underlying the tariffs that it said re- confidentiality of any forms licensees do send in and to put a note in the Federal Register to quired further study. Comsat was asked to advise the public "immediately" of the changes. The four -page form, which has been mailed provide additional information, and interest- to all broadcast licensees asks for a variety of information on station ownership and programed parties were permitted to file comments ing. Licensee participation had originally been mandatory, but the National Association of on the additional submission. Broadcasters complained to OMB, and OMB directed the FCC to resubmit the questionnaire The bureau, basing its conclusions on the for further scrutiny "OMB could conceivably approve ... a carefully designed and well - new information, said Comsat had earned justified sample survey, but believes a mandatory- response census (i.e., 100% response more than its authorized level of 12.48% from 100% of the universe) to be excessively burdensome," OMB told the FCC in a letter last between 1983 and 1986, with the excess week. earnings totalling about $62 million. Be- sides directing Comsat within 45 days to explain how it will make the ordered refund, first panel of witnesses by comparing the that there is already sufficient diversity. including an allowance for interest, or show battle over fairness to the middle-weight "There's enormous repetition and redundan- cause why the refunds should not be made, championship fight between Sugar Ray cy in the electronic media. The people who the bureau's order directs Comsat to provide Leonard and Marvin Hagler which took run the electronic media are responsive to additional information regarding the pm- place the previous night. He referred to FCC the hand that feeds it ... that's advertisers," 1983 time period; the bureau said the infor- Chairman Mark Fowler as the "pride of the Nader said. He maintained that the current mation will be used to determine if addition- marketplace," Sikes as the "battling broad- licensing system of awarding "exclusive li- al refunds are required. caster," Minow as the " diversity kid," and censes" to broadcasters is unconstitutional. The bureau, in addition, concluded that Ferris as "Kid fairness." And he suggested it be replaced with some. Comsat's cost allocations were faulty in Fowler, who made the same pitch against sort of frequency sharing plan. some respects. As a result, it said, Comsat the doctrine at a Senate hearing last month must recalculate its rates. And if the recalcu- (BROADCASTING, March 23), was grilled by lation indicates that Comsat's rates were ex- Dingell about whether the FCC's Mass Me- cessive, the bureau added, the corporation dia Bureau uses a stopwatch or videotapes in FCC bureau orders must file a proposed schedule and method- cases where fairness complaints are filed to ology for making refunds. Comsat was also gauge how much time broadcasters devote to Comsat to refund directed to file revised rates reflecting the each side of an issue. Dingell wanted to in disallowance. know exactly how often that happens. $62 million Comsat, in its statement, said its initial Fowler said he did not know whether stop- `excess' earnings reaction is that the order is unjustified and watchers were used, but that he's been told unwarranted, both on the facts and the law. Dingell. the example of that they are. But that didn't satisfy But satellite carrier says Common The order, it said, "is latest met it "I believe in the Holy Trinity, but I never Carrier Bureau order is unjustified the application of a bureau theory-that any of them. Are you functioning on knowl- can recover so -called excess earnings from edge or faith," he asked Fowler. The FCC's Common Carrier Bureau has or- past periods -which is being vigorously The doctrine also came under attack from dered the Communications Satellite Corp. to challenged by virtually all of the domestic National Association of Broadcasters Presi- turn back approximately $62 million in what carriers in two cases pending in the U.S. dent Eddie Fritts and Ernie Schultz, presi- the bureau says are excess earnings by Com- Court of Appeals in Washington." Comsat dent of the Radio- Television News Directors sat's regulated businesses during the 1983- noted it is participating in the appeals, in Association. Schultz said the doctrine re- 86 period, or show cause why such refunds both of which decisions are expected later duces rather than enhances coverage. should not be made. Comsat made clear it this year, and added, "Not only is the bu- " RTNDA believes that the public would be would contest the refund order. reau's legal theory suspect, but it seems clear better served if electronic journalists were The order, which also disallows certain that the FCC staff has overreached and in- able to do their jobs just as their print col- costs claimed by Comsat and directs it to cluded amounts from the past where no seri- leagues do," Schultz said. recalculate its rates accordingly, stems from ous issues exist." Fritts pointed out that the scarcity argument is no longer valid. "There is a multi- plicity of voices or opinions available to the hand. Reporters entering last week's House hearing (see story, page 78) on the public," he said. Moreover, the NAB presi- Helping by a representative of Kostmayer Communications who dent claimed that in the "midst of all this fairness doctrine were greeted it was later revealed, on behalf of the National Association diverse information, the doctrine is a blatant was keeping track of the press, NAB hired Kostmayer Communications, a Washington - inconsistency which will only become of Broadcasters. As it turns out, relations firm, to assist the association in bolstering its presentation on worse." Take the backyard dish owner, Fritts based public said, "who receives newscasts from his local Capitol Hill. expertise we'll go outside and get it," said NAB President Eddie station side by side with his satellite- deliv- if we need special decision to hire the firm. Fritts decided NAB needed "more horse- ered subscription to CNN News. The station Fritts regarding his fairness hearing following another House hearing two weeks ago on newscasts must comply with the fairness power," to handle the which, he said, NAB "did not have all the bases covered." His staff, doctrine, the CNN newscast does not-even lottery advertising at up for the public relations side of a congressional hearing," though the same footage may appear in both he said, wasn't "geared it was wrapped up with NAB's annual convention held only days before the the CNN and local newscasts." because As for other testimony, consumer advo- hearings. he pointed out that NAB may use a lot of people from outside in the future. cate Ralph Nader and conservative activist Furthermore, retained Guttenberg of Guttenberg & Co., a public relations Phyllis Schlafly joined forces to implore Actually, NAB has John an audit of the association's public affairs department two years Congress to codify the doctrine. Without the consultant who prepared Fritts's opening remarks for the last two NAB conventions. doctrine, the public is "left at the mercy of ago and worked on what's necessary to put our best foot foward," Fritts said. (Kostmayer in the proved bias of the networks and the "We'll do upon again. The firm is run by Pamela Kostmayer and represent- broadcasters," Schlafly said. particular may be called Television Music Licensing Committee last year. She is the wife of Nader felt the doctrine does not go far ed the All- Industry Kostmayer [D- Pa.]). enough in expanding the number of voices Representative Peter on the airwaves. He challenged the assertion

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 79 O N RADIO RADAR revamp Lions for Monday-Friday will be reported range of broadcast schedules, with some "only if there are one or more broadcasts in only broadcasting in certain dayparts and Stemming from a controversy over a change each component of that combination." For others broadcasting in the traditional pat- in the reporting of Mutual Broadcasting's example, for the Monday -Friday, 6 a.m. -7 tern throughout the day." daypart figures from RADAR 33 to the re- p.m. daypart listing, a network must have at cently released RADAR 34 report ( "Riding least one broadcast in the 6 -10 a.m., 10 a.m. Gain," March 23), Statistical Research Inc. - 3 p.m., and 3 p.m. -7 p.m. dayparts. That Networks gain (SRI), the Westfield, N.J. -based research same network, however, will also be report- Network radio advertising expenditures for company that produces the bi- annual RA- ed in the Monday to Sunday, 6 a.m.- 7 p.m. February rose 10% over February 1986 to DAR network radio rating report has daypart averages. "By this [new] procedure, $25,303,850. That's according to the Radio changed its procedure for daypart averag- a network could have no Saturday and/or ing reporting for all participating networks, Sunday Network Association, which relies on finan- broadcasts and be reported for Mon- cial data collected effective with the RADAR 35 report due out day to Sunday," said Metzger. from network companies by the New York -based accounting firm of in July. The rule for separate Saturday and Sun- In the fall 1986 RADAR 34 report, Mon- day Ernst & Whinney. Year-to -date (January and daypart reporting is the same as for February), network day- Sunday, 6 a.m.- midnight, published Monday to Friday. Metzger business is up 14% over also said any the same period a year ago to data did not include Mutual's Monday -Sat- program excluded from the daypart informa- $55,554,437. urday, 7 p.m.-midnight daypart and all-day- tion will be highlighted on a separate page. Sunday programing. Those daypart aver- The changes for reporting daypart aver- For sale sign ages are being spun off into a new network ages, said Metzger, are designed to encour- called Mutual P.M., which is not yet listed in age more "fair comparisons" in an era of McClatchy Newspapers, Sacramento, Ca- RADAR. network diversity. "The fact is that the in- lif., has put its four remaining radio proper- According to SRI President Gale Metzger, dustry is more diversified now than it was in ties on the block and will concentrate solely in a memorandum to subscribing RADAR prior times," said Metzger. "The 21 net- on its publishing concerns, which include clients last week, data for daypart combina- works in the current report include a wide eight daily newspapers in California. The four McClatchy radio stations: KFBK(AM)- KAER(FM) Sacramento and KMJ(AM)- KNAx(FM) Fresno, both California. Handling the sale is Communications Equity Associates, a Washington -based investment banking and brokerage firm. Four years ago, McClatchy sold KROW(AM)- -... . KNEV(FM) Reno and KHYV(AM)- KBEE(FM) Mo- ei ,,...... 9 A First desto, Calif., to Price Broadcasting Co., Salt Lake City, for $3,550,000.

For The Nola! Industry Birch Research Corp. has opened a new telephone interview facility in San Antonio, Tex., which, according to a company spokeswoman, will focus on tracking His- panic radio listening. The San Antonio office, which is expected to employ some 150 to 200 bilingual staff- 70,000 watts FM ers, is the third telephone interviewing facility now being used by Birch. The other Continental's new 8I7R -5 combines SCR power control centers are located at company headquarters in Coral Springs, Fla., and at Birch's two proven 8I6R -5 35 kW transmitters Automatic RF power output control main WATS calling center, in Sarasota, Fla. to offer broadcasters many operating Automatic SWR circuit protection advantages. The 8I7R -5 uses husky SWR output power foldback New player components and is built to give many Remote control interface years of dependable service. The first AC power failure recycle H & S Communications is the name of a new 8I7R -5 has been shipped to KABL, San Grounded screen amplifier broadcast company formed by two former Westinghouse Broadcasting executives: Francisco. For product data, call your 802A exciter Tony Hirsh and Bill Scott. Its goal: "to oper- local Continental Sales Manager. ate a major radio group in major radio mar-

Transmitters : I to 50 kW AM and to 70 kW FM. antennas, studio & RF equipment O 1986 Continental Electronics /6322 kets." Scott, who is chairman and co -chief ex- tN ecutive officer of the new entity, worked in various capacities for Group W for 14 years LLntot a.L and, most recently, was executive vice WsCU)Ia Division of Varian Associates. Inc. PO Box 270879 Dallas. Texas 75227 Ph: í2141381.n61 Telex: 73.398 variar president of Group W Television. Hirsh, who is president and co -chief executive officer of

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 80 H & S Communications. is a 16 -year Group vestment banking firm of Veronis, Suhler & have our financing in place and we are look- W veteran who last headed the company's Associates, Scott and Hirsh plan to acquire ing to buy solid performing stations." Muzak music service. That service was sold radio properties in the top 50 markets. Hirsh H & S Communications is temporarily last year to Field Corp., Chicago. said that, initially, the new company will not headquartered at 90 Park Avenue, New Backed principally by the New York in- be seeking "turnaround" situations. "We York.

CBS opens Wyman's golden parachute

Former chairman to be paid S3.2 million plus S400,000 D ONO ínlmItrhO a year for life among benefits Family affair. Media General plans to increase liquidity of Class B shareholders, The severance payments made to former primarily family of D. Tennant Bryan, chairman: "The steps include placing substantially all CBS Chairman Thomas H. Wyman when he of the family Class B stock in trust and entering into a buy -sell agreement among the was forced out last September were detailed family members and the company, restricting sale of Class B stock outside the family" last week in the company's annual proxy Class B shareholders elect 70% of directors and have unlimited voting rights; Class A statement. The 57- year-old Wyman was shareholders elect remainder of board seats and have limited voting rights. Richmond, promised a lifetime annuity of $400,000 a Va. -based publisher, group owner and MSO also proposed for both classes of stock two - year; bonus credits of $556,000, and lump for -one split, payable in Class A shares, and increase in per-share quarterly dividend from sum payments with a current value of rough- 64 cents to 68 cents. ly $2.7 million. His insurance was extended O and he was also able to exercise various First glance. Heritage Communications filed station license transfer application with stock options through the end of last month. FCC on March 25, in connection with proposed leveraged buyout by management and Some of the benefits received by Wyman Tele- Communications Inc. On March 27, company filed preliminary proxy with Securities were due him under the terms of his previous and Exchange Commission for special shareholders meeting. Two weeks earlier, both contract, such as office space (not at Black Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department received Hart Scott Rodino filings Rock), and secretarial service for the next from Heritage. Filing with FCC indicates that ICI would own more than 99.9% of voting year. But much of what was revealed last stock in surviving company running cable systems. Price management will pay for week may have been to compensate him for broadcasting assets has been increased from initially indicated $200 million to $225 benefits lost upon his forced resignation. In- million. Current Heritage President James M. Hoak Jr. would own 63.1% of voting stock cluded among those lost benefits was the in to -be- spun -off broadcasting assets; executive vice president, James S. Cownie, would company's pension plan, available only after own 31.5 %. Heritage has requested approval of voting trustee to hold 30% share of 10 years of service (Wyman had been there Diversified Communications, pending completion of transaction. but six) and stock appreciation rights that were not exercizable until at least 1991 but Front-line experience. CBS's loss is Wall Street's gain. Two former CBS staffers are now which, given last week's stock price, would Fifth Estate. Raymond Katz, formerly in strategic planning have been worth $5 million. security analysts following Group, has joined firm of Mabon Nugent. Mark Grotevant, The proxy also details payments to an un- department of CBS/Broadcast planning and with corporate treasurer's office, is now with named and now departed executive, whom also with CBG strategic Prudential Bache. informed sources believe to be former CBS O News President Van Gordon Sauter. That Debt discussion. Tribune Co. has filed shelf registration for up to $300 million in debt package calls for a $300,000 annual salary securities. Tme Inc. set May 5 as redemption date for $100 million, principal amount, through 1990, plus 100% of bonus payments 1990. Notes will be redeemed at 101.5% of principal resigned last September of 103/4% guaranteed notes due for 1986-Sauter - is interest through redemption date. MSO and publisher also and 50% of bonus payments for the remain- amount plus accrued $250 million in 83/4% debentures due 2017, and nonrefundable before 1997. ing four years. offering to yield approximately 8 84% The current chairman, founder William Notes are priced at 99.055% Paley, may get a boost in his cash compensation, currently $450,000, the proxy said, Loews, in its recent proxy, said that as of Ad ban issue .. in light of the resumption by Mr. Paley Feb. 16, it had cut Tisch's previous of the position of chairman of the board." $750,000 salary to $200,000 "...so long as raised in House Paley's attendance at board meetings in- he is devoting a principal amount of his time creased last year to 94 %, up from 68% in to CBS." 1985. The proxy noted that it paid Tisch and his brother, Preston R., each Key question: as long as product "...charter aircraft operators a total of claim 11.8% ownership of Loews Corp.. is legal. can its advertising $100,000 to defray a portion of the costs which itself owned 5,856,921 shares of CBS be banned in public's interest? incurred by Mr. Paley in chartering helicop- (24.82 %), as of March 24. Paley owned ters." 1,914,525 shares (8.11 %) on the same date. The current president and chief executive The insurance subsidiary, CNA, paid Proponents and opponents of legislation to officer, Laurence Tisch, had his CBS salary $679,990 to or on behalf of CBS, primarily ban all advertising and promotion of tobacco fixed at $750,000 for the period beginning with regard to litigation defense costs. CBS products squared off April 3 at a hearing of Jan. 15, or roughly comparable to the has since dropped a libel insurance policy it the House Subcommittee on Transportation, $808,654 Wyman received for all of 1986 - had with the insurance company. Tourism and Hazardous Materials, called to in addition, Wyman received a bonus of CBS /Broadcast Group President Gene consider H.R. 1532, the "Health Protection $293,859. Tisch, who is also chairman and Jankowski received $520,193 in salary last Act of 1987." In his opening remarks, Sub- chief executive officer of Loews Corp., has year, plus an additional compensation bonus committee Chairman Thomas Luken (D- spent most of his time working at CBS. of $158,200. Ohio) voiced the concerns of the bill's oppo-

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 81 nents: "While we can all agree on the legal director of the ACLU from 1962 to new smokers. Advertising provides useful medical problems raised by cigarettes, many 1977. information that allows consumers to make Americans are also concerned about censor- Opponents of the bill argued that it re- informed choices, they said, and often leads ship, especially the kind of censorship con- stricts advertisers' freedom of speech and to improved products because of advertising tained in sweeping bans on advertising and that outlawing promotion of tobacco pro- competition. The FTC's Oliver maintained promoting legal products." Representative ducts could logically lead to restrictions on that 90% of consumers are aware of the sur- Bob Whittaker (R -Kan. ), the ranking minor- other legal products, such as bacon and dairy geon general's warning that is displayed in ity member of the subcommittee and the products which contain cholesterol that can cigarette ads and that banning all cigarette sponsor of H.R. 1532, claimed the govern- cause heart disease. "Censorship is conta- advertising would also limit consumer ment has a "moral responsibility to address gious," Luken said. awareness of that message. Senator Sanford the nation's leading cause of preventable The opponents said the bill would fail the claimed restricting ads would make tobacco death." test set forth in the case of Central Hudson products more desirable to the young people Among those testifying against the bill Gas & Electric Corp. v. Public Service Com- the government is trying to protect. "You were Daniel Oliver, chairman of the Federal mission to determine whether regulation of don't keep youngsters out of the cookie jar Trade Commission; former FCC Chairman commercial speech is constitutionally per- by hiding it," he said. Richard Wiley, now with Wiley, Rein & missible. The legislation does not directly Taking the other side, Whittaker claimed Fielding, Washington, representing the advance the government's interest in impos- 350,000 of the tobacco industry's consumers American Advertising Federation, the ing regulation, Wiley said: 'There is simply die each year, and be questioned whether the American Association of Advertising Agen- no evidence that banning public promotion goal of advertising is merely to sway exist- cies and the Association of National Adver- of tobacco would stop people from smoking consumers and not to create new ones. tisers; Douglas Kmiec, deputy assistant at- ing." And censorship is not the "least restric- He also questioned whether a small black torney general; Barry Lynn, legislative tive means available to discourage smok- and white surgeon general's warning in to- counsel, American Civil Liberties Union, ing," he said. Wiley advocated sponsoring bacco ads can effectively compete with and Senator Terry Sanford (D- N.C.). public health messages, requiring more large, four -color ads featuring pretty pic- Among those testifying on behalf of the bill elaborate warning labels or limiting smoking tures. "I don't know anyone who can look at were Representative Mike Synar (D- Okla.), in public places. those ads and say the information is bal- who introduced a bill similar to Whittaker's, The opponents claimed tobacco advertis- anced," he said. and Melvin Wulf, attorney with Beldock, ing is used to encourage brand loyalty and to The bill's proponents claimed tobacco Levine & Hoffman, New York, and national increase market share rather than to attract products would not be allowed to enter the

Literacy push lengthened. Capcities/ABC and the Public Broad- whose promotion reveals his illiteracy will air in September, launch- casting Service announced last week that their joint effort to combat ing the effort to address illiteracy in the work place. The literacy and illiteracy, Project Literacy U.S. (PLUS), will continue for a second youth theme will be explored beginning in spring 1988. year. The project, launched a year and a half ago (BROADCASTING, PBS will focus on outreach, with a June 2 teleconference linking Dec. 16, 1985), began with the formation of outreach programs in the 326 task forces involved in the literacy effort and a June 23 local communities and continued with programing on ABC and PBS teleconference with the American Association of Junior Colleges. A during 1986 the -87 season. At last week's press conference, co- woED-produced documentary on illiteracy in the work force will air hosts James Duffy, president, communications, Capcities/ABC, and Oct. 21. Public broadcasting has committed more than $2.6 million Lloyd Kaiser, president of noncommercial WOED(TV) Pittsburgh and a to the two -year effort from sources including CPB, the John D. and board member the of Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS, Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Hitachi Foundation and an said that PLUS the campaigns successful first year will be comple- anonymous donor, in addition to local programing costs borne by mented by a second phase focusing on civic literacy, literacy in the 70% of the local stations. work place and literacy and youth. Capcities/ABC Chairman Tom Murphy stressed the importance of In the first year of PLUS, ABC addressed the issue of illiteracy in a the literacy effort at the local level, thanking ABC affiliates for their documentary, five episodes of regular series, 10 news segments support and crediting the literacy organizations involved in the and more than 200 airings of public service announcements. Cover- PLUS effort. "That's where the job has to be done. That's where the age will continue with an ABC Afterschool Special June 3, "Read infrastructure has to be built," he said. "We could not do at ABC, nor Between the Lines," and an episode of Sturman on May 2. ABC has could PBS do what they do, without the support of their affiliates." introduced a new series of PSAS focusing on a "Learner of the Speaking at the conference, Barbara Bush, wife of the Vice Presi- Month "; the spots will feature individuals whose lives have changed dent, called PLUS "one of the most important happenings in a because made they an effort to overcome their illiteracy On July 4, movement that is filled with good news." Also speaking were Arkan- ABC will present a three -hour special to be produced in St. Louis sas Governor Bill Clinton, chairman of the U.S. Governors Associ- and tentatively called America 2000: Literacy and Liberty that will ation; Philadelphia Mayor Wilson Goode, chairman of the U.S. Con- launch the civic literacy effort. On 16, Sept. ABC News's Peter Jen- ference of Mayors' Literacy Task Force, and representatives of the nings and Ted Koppel will anchor a three -hour special highlighting Departments of Labor and Education. Pictured above left: ABC's "great issues and in decisions Constitutional history" to be called Duffy. Above right (I -r): Bush; Margot Woodwell, PLUS outreach coor The Blessings of Liberty. A made -for -TV movie about an executive dinator; Kaiser, and CPB acting President Donald Ledwig.

Broadcasong Apr 13 1987 82 Market Market Closing Closing Capita Closing Closing CapUali- Wed Wed Net Percent PIE zation Wed Wed Net Percent PIE zation Apr 8 Apr ) Change Change Ratio (000,000) Apr 8 Apr 1 Change Change Ratio (000,000) BROADCASTING PROGRAMING

N (CCB) . Capital CltiesIABC 365 342 23 6.72 37 5,871 O (RVCC) Reeves Commun 11 3/8 11 5/8 - 1/4 - 2.15 142 N (CBS) CBS 157 151 1/2 1/2 5 3.63 29 3,681 0 (RPICA) Republic Plc. 'A' . 9 1/4 8 5/8 5/8 7.24 66 26 O (CLCH) Clear Channel 13 3/4 14 1/2 - 3/4 - 5.17 19 40 O (RPICB) Republic Pic. 'B' 9 3/4 9 3/4 69 7 0 (INFTA)Intinity Broadcasting 17 3/4 16 1/4 1 1/2 823 93 185 A (RHI) Robert HaIml 3 3/4 3 3/4 34 71 O (JCOR) Jacor Commun 7 7 39 O (SMNI) Sat. Music Net 6 6 40 O 34 1 (LINB) LIN 36 1/4 3/4 5.10 27 953 N (WCI) Warner 31 1/4 29 7/8 1 3/8 4.60 20 3.856 O (MALR) Malrite 11 3/4 12 14 - 1/4 - 2.08 98 O (WWTV) Western World TV 2 1/4 1 5/8 5/8 38.46 14 2 0 (MALRA) Mainte 'A' . . 11 1/4 11 1/2 4.25 3/4 - - 16 47 0 (WONE) Westwood One . 26 1/4 41 3/4 - 15 1/2 -37.12 61 321 0 (OBCC) Olympic Broadcast 6 112 6 1/2 16 A (PR) Price Commun 11 7/8 12 1/8 - 1/4 - 2.06 125

O (SCRP) Scripps Howard 76 75 1 1.33 27 784 SERVICE O (SUNN) SunGroup Inc 2 2 1/4 - 1/4 - 11.11 20 3 N (TF8) Taft 155 1/2 158 1/4 2 3/4 1.73 127 1,410 - - O (BSIM) Burnup 8 Sims . . 5 5 1/8 - 1/8 - 2.43 -9 79 O (TVXG) TVX Broadcast 10 10 3/4 - 3/4 - 6.97 41 58 0 (CVSI) Compact Video 4 3/8 3 7/8 1/2 12.90 43 25 O (UNI) United Television 32 1/4 31 1/8 1 1/8 3.61 30 353 N (CO) Comsat 31 1/2 32 3/4 - 1 1/4 - 3.81 570

N (FCB) Foote Cone 8 B. . . 57 3/8 55 3/8 2 3.61 14 218

0 (GREY) Grey Advertising . 118 117 1 .85 16 142

BROADCASTING WITH OTHER MAJOR INTERESTS N (IPG) Interpublic Group . . 37 3/4 35 7/8 1 7/8 5.22 22 823 N (BLC) A.M. Belo 63 1/2 62 3/4 3/4 1.19 32 730 N (JWT) JWT Group 31 1/8 30 1/2 5/8 2.04 13 282 A (MOV) Movielab 6 3/4 6 3/4 11 A (AAR) Adams Russell 23 5/8 22 1/2 1 1/8 5.00 19 147 (OGIL) Ogilvy Group 35 1/4 36 3/4 2.08 16 482 A (AFP) Affiliated Pubs 46 3/4 45 1/4 1 1/2 3.31 24 825 0 - - . 24 7/8 1/4 1.48 142 O (ASTVE) Amer. Comm. B TV 3/32 3/32 7 O (OMCM) Omnicom Group 25 - 3/8 - 22 N (AFL) American Family 13 1/4 13 1/8 1/8 .95 8 529 O (SACHY) Saatchi 8 Saatchi 33 1/4 31 7/8 1 3/8 4.31 21 2,293 O (ACCMA) Assoc. Commun. 28 1/2 28 1/2 1.78 271 0 (TLMTB) Telemation 3 3 12 13 O (BMAC) Bus. Men's Assur. 27 3/4 28 - 1/4 - 0.89 16 293 A (TPO) TEMPO Enterprises 10 3/4 10 1/4 1/2 4.87 27 61 A (UNV) Unite! Video 9 B 3/4 1/4 2.85 19 N (CCN) Chris -Crap 25 1/4 25 3/8 - 1/8 - 0.49 11 165 N (DNB) Dun 8 Bradstreet 131 127 5/8 3 3/8 2.64 31 9,958 O (DUCO) Durham Corp 44 1/4 44 1/2 - 1/4 - 0.56 11 251 CABLE N (GCI) Gannett Co 47 46 1/2 1/2 1.07 29 7,547 3 3 1/8 1/8 4.00 -2 17 N (GV) GenCorp 118 3/8 117 1/4 1 1/8 .95 28 2,645 A (ATN) Acton Corp - - 19 19 1/2 1/4 1.28 10 185 N (GCN) General Cinema 52 1/4 50 1/2 1 3/4 3.46 21 1,902 A (ACN) Amer. Cablesystems 3/4 O (GCOM) Gray Commun 223 223 38 110 A (CVC) Cablevision Sys. 'A' 25 1/8 24 3/4 3/8 1.51 -8 527 61 58 7/8 2 5/8 4.45 13 1,701 N (JP) Jefferson -Pilot 33 33 3/8 - 318 - 1.12 11 1,380 N (CNT) Centel Corp. 12 O (JSON) Josephson Intl 13 5/8 14 1/4 - 5/B - 4.38 64 0 (CCCOA) Century Commun. 20 1/4 20 3/4 - 1/2 - 2.40 405 392 22 21 1/2 1 1/8 5.23 30 481 N (KRI) Knight -Ridder 54 5/8 53 1/8 1 1/2 2.82 24 3,067 0 (CMCSA) Comcast 5/8

. 747 N (LEE) Lee Enterprises 25 1/2 25 12 21 645 N (HCI) Heritage Commun. 33 3/8 33 3/8 1.13 123 1 N (LC) Liberty 41 1/2 40 3/4 3/4 1.84 17 418 O (JOIN) Jones Intercable . . 16 1/8 15 1/8 6.61 39 209 N (MHP) McGraw -Hill 69 63 7/8 5 1/8 8.02 23 3,478 T (MHP.0) Maclean Hunter 'X' 21 1/2 21 1/2 29 792 13 1/8 0.90 70 A (MEGA) Media General 61 59 1/2 1 12 2.52 26 859 O (RCCAA) Rogers Cable Am. 13 5/8 3/4 - - TCA TV 22 12 21 3/4 3/4 3.44 38 242 N (MDP) Meredith Corp 34 1/8 36 - 1 7/8 - 5.20 13 646 O (TCAT) Cable 5/8 1 118 3.79 236 2.955 O (MMEDC) Multimedia . 55 12 55 1/8 3/8 .68 -504 609 O (TCOMA) Tele-Commun 30 3/4 29 A (NYTA) New York Times 45 1,2 42 7/8 2 5/8 6.12 30 3.681 N (TL) 'Rine Inc. 90 3/4 84 7/8 5 7/8 6.92 28 5,696 1,042 0 (PARC) Park Commun. 32 32 12 - 1/2 - 1.53 30 441 O (UACIA)UnitedArt.Commun. 25 3/8 22 3/4 2 5/8 11.53 120 T (SKHO) Selkirk 22 18 22 1/8 48 179 N (UCT) United Cable TV 32 1/2 31 7/8 5/8 1.96 81 791 O (STAUF) Stauffer Commun. 135 135 22 135 N (VIA) Viacom 52 3/8 52 3/8 .72 50 1,794 A (TO) Tech1Ops Inc. 37 1/8 36 3/4 3/8 1.02 6 81 N (WU) Western Union 3 1/2 3 5/8 - 1/8 - 3.44 85 N (TMC) Times Mirror 82 7/8 82 3/4 1/8 15 24 5,342 O (TMCI) TM Communications 2 3/8 2 1/4 1/8 5.55 11 18 0 (TPCC) TPC Commun 3/8 318 4 ELECTRONICS/MANUFACTURING

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Poor's or as by T- Toronto. A- American, N -N.Y., O -OTC. Bid prices and common A stock used unless for the previous 12 months as published by Standard & obtained otherwise noted. "On in P/E ratio is deficit. P/E ratios are based on earnings per share BROADCAST/NGn own research. Notes: Three-for -two split. Apr 7.

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 83 marketplace if they were introduced today scribed only insofar as it was directed to- June 23. Seller is trustee in bankruptcy for because they have been proved to be health ward Puerto Rican residents instead of Canyon Communications Corp., principally risks. "The First Amendment is not and can- incoming tourists," and the Justice Depart- owned by Larry Mazursky, who has no other not be seen as being an obstacle to the ment's Kmiec pointed out that the Puerto broadcast interests. Buyer is owned by achievement of legislation whose purpose is Rican government "was limiting speech James A. McDonald, Washington -based to reduce the fatal consequences of smok- about an activity that is unlawful in almost real estate investor with no other broadcast ing," said Wulf. Wulf said he believes a ban every state and had been only recently de- interests. KLFF is daytimer on 1360 khz with on all tobacco advertising would be upheld criminalized there." Kmiec stated that the 5 kw. KONG-FM is on 106.3 mhz with 2.25 against constitutional challenge in the Su- Posadas court, "without explanation, de- kw and antenna 400 feet above average ter- preme Court. parted from its prior practice of actively rain. Central to the argument of the bill's propo- searching for less restrictive alternatives, WTSG(TV) Albany, Ga. Sold by Gordon nents was a case decided in July 1986, Posa- and he suggested that "Posadas was wrongly Communications Co. to NewSouth Broad- das de Puerto Rico Associates v. Tourism decided not only for its failure to deal with casting Co. for $2,250,000. Seller is owned Company of Puerto Rico, in which the Su- prior precedent, but also because it funda- by Dr. Carl Gordon, Albany, Ga. -based sur- preme Court ruled that advertising of casinos mentally confuses the government's power geon with no other broadcast interests. Buy- in Puerto Rico could be banned. However, to regulate behavior with the government's er is principally owned by Timothy Brumlik, the ACLU's Barry Lynn pointed out that "ca- absence of-or at least far less- authority to Lori Antoniak and her daughter, Margaret, sino advertising in Puerto Rico was pro- control speech." who also have interest in WJOE(TV) Mar- ianna, Fla., and are buying WTLH(TV) Bain- bridge, Ga. WTSG is independent on channel 31 with 1,580 kw visual, 150 kw aural and CGinhghgoaemel@ antenna 990 feet above average terrain. PROPOSED I I dia for $7 million. Seller is principally Broker: Milton Q. Ford & Associates. KBRO -AM -FM Denver Sold by Great Em- owned by Joseph D. Waggoner and Grey WKXC(AM) -WWKZ(FM) New Albany, Miss. pire Broadcasting Inc. to Shamrock Broad- Teekell, who have no other broadcast inter- and other properties t Sold by RadioSouth of casting Inc. for $9 million. Seller is Wichita, ests. Buyer is Austin, Tex. -based group of Mississippi as part of a package busin- Kan. -based group of five AM's and five three TV's principally owned by Billy Gold- of esses to Holder Communications Inc. for 32 FM's owned by F.F. Michael Lynch and Mi- berg and Lester Kamin. KMSS is indepen- million shares of Holder stock worth about chael Oatman. Buyer is Burbank, Calif. - dent on channel 33 with 4,750 kw visual, $8 million. Other parts of package are Gen- based group of four FM's, eight FM's and 475 aural and antenna 1,813 feet above aver- eral Masonry Inc., Granite Corp. and Active three TV's owned by Roy E. Disney and age terrain. Brokers: Milton Q. Ford & Asso- Rentals Inc., contracting businesses based in family. KBRQ is on 1280 khz full time with 5 ciates and Norman Fischer & Associates. Nashville. Seller, owned by Jack Norman kw. KBRQ -FM is on 105.1 mhz with 100 kw KLFF(AM) Glendale and KONC -FM Sun City, and Joe Shaw and their families, have no and antenna 1,168 above average terrain. both Arizona Sold by Stanley Swaine, other broadcast interests. Buyer is publicly Broker: Blackburn & Co. trustee, to Madison Street Media Group Inc. owned, Tampa, Fla. -based group of four KMSS(TV) Shreveport, La. Sold by Media for $6.5 million, pending approval by Feder- AM's and four FM's headed by Harold Hold- South of Shreveport to Southwest MultiMe- al Bankruptcy Court, Phoenix, at hearing er, chairman. WKxc is on 1470 khz full time with 500 w. WwKz is on 103.5 mhz with 100 kw and antenna 604 feet above average terrain. WDMV(AM) Pocomoke City, Md. Sold by Robert L. Purcell to Five Star Broadcasting COASTAL BROADCASTING, INC. Inc. for $550,000. Seller is engineering consultant in Silver Spring, Md. Buyer is owned has acquired by Sid Friedman, Franklin Field, Anthony Guida, Gerald Bauman and Maxine Zim- WFXR-FM merman, New York-based investors with no other broadcast interests. WDMV is on 540 Ravenel, South Carolina khz full time with 500 w. Broker: Kozacko- Horton Co. for KJJC(FM) Osceola, Iowa Sold by J.B. $2,000,000 Broadcast Inc. to James S. McBride for $500,000. Seller is owned by state represen- from tative, Jack Beaman, who has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is Omaha -based investor with no other broadcast interests. SUNSHINE BROADCASTING, Kiic is on 107.1 mhz with 3 kw and antenna 300 feet above average terrain. Broker: SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. Chapman Associates. We are pleased to have served as WBCG -AM -FM Bucyrus, Ohio Sold by Bro- exclusive broker in this transaction. kensword Broadcasting Co. owned by estate of Orville J. Sather to Thomas P. Moore for $500,000. Seller has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is station's general manager. WBCQ is daytimer on 1540 khz with 500 w. WBCQ -FM is on 92.7 mhz with 3 kw and BucKBuíN iEbMPANy antenna 300 feet above average terrain. WREY(AM) -WMVB(FM) Millville, N.J. 51% I N C O R P O R AT ED of Wintersun Communications Inc. sold by Media Brokers Rs Appraisers Since 1947 Robert A. Klein to Brian E. Beasley for $450,000. Seller has no other broadcast in- WASHINGTON, D.C. 20036 ATLANTA, GA 30361 CHICAGO, IL 6060i BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90212 1100 Connecticut Ave., NW 400 Colony Square 333 N. Michigan Ave. 9465 Wilshire Blvd. terest. Buyer is son of George Beasley, who (202) 331 -9270 (404) 892 -4655 (312) 346 -6460 (213) 274 -8151 owns remaining 49%. Elder Beasley owns Beasley Broadcasting Co., Goldsboro,

Broaecasnng Apr 13 1987 84 N.C. -based group of seven AM's and 12 don Tartikoff lent credence to the claim when hours." The syndication market, the execu- fell apart and. the ratings declines FM's. WREY is daytimer on 1440 khz with 1 he brought up the possibility of a Saturday as tive said, kw. WMVB is on 97.3 mhz with 50 kw and well a Sunday Today show (BROADCAST - there "have been much more dramatic than antenna 275 feet above average terrain. ING, Jan. 12). Although the network contin- on the networks." ues its ratings dominance on Saturday morn- "We think there is a strong children's mar- KAFE(AM) Santa Fe, N.M. o Sold by Sun - the network's audience ket this year," said Jerry Dominus, vice group Broadcasting of New Mexico Inc. to ings, Tartikoff said declined in this decade president and general sales manager of the Classic Radio Inc. for $360,000. Seller is share had steadily of syndicated children's program- CBS Television Network. The network has principally owned by Frank A. Woods, who because given similar indications, ac- recently completed negotiations with a cou- also has interest in wFBP(AM) Parsons, Tenn. ing. ABChas cording to advertisers. But CBS maintains it ple of advertisers, he said, and is about to Buyer is owned by William R. Sims, Gary has intention leaving the cartoon busi- begin bargaining with more. Dominus cred- Boal and Michael Hice, who also own co- no of ness. its the poor syndication market for the adver- located KLSK(FM). KAFE is on 810 khz with 5 "It behooves us to keep the networks in tisers' return to the upfront network market. kw. business and not give them an excuse to get Sources confirm that ad agencies have WAVI(AM) Portsmouth, N.H. o Sold by Ware rid of children's programing," an advertiser gotten requests from about a third of the Communications Corp. to Windward Corn - said. "They are still one of the most viable major childrens' advertisers to increase their munications Group Inc. for $325,000. Seller areas... We want to see to it that the networks network spending. "Spending seems to be is owned by Richard L. Sadowsky, who has have reason to maintain a certain number of up in the daypart," one ad executive said. interest in Precht Communications Inc., Los Angeles -based group of five TV's. Buyer is owned by Richard Walsh, who also owns WQML(FM) York Center, Me., and has interest in WFTN -AM -FM Franklin, N.H., and also WQZN(AM)- WABK(FM) Gardiner, Me., where what it is he is general manager. WAV1 is on 1380 khz Knowing full time with 1 kw. WSES(AM) Raleigh, N.C. Sold by Nexus doesrit tell you Communications Inc. to Robert F. Bell for $320,000. Seller is principally owned by Lance E. Drummond and Norbert A. Sim- mons, who also have interest in WENZ(AM) how to use it. Richmond, Va. Buyer has interest in WCGL(AM) Jacksonville, Fla. and WLLV(AM) Louisville, Ky.WsEs is daytimer on 1550 khz with 1 kw. For other proposed and approved sales see "For the Record," page 91.

Network children's programing regains ads from syndication Move reverses trend toward syndicated children's fare in past few years

The ratings decline in syndicated children's animation programing has helped convince major advertisers to increase their spending A baseball in the hands of a child is a toy. But next fall on the three networks' Saturday in the hands of a major league pitcher, it is a preci- morning cartoon schedules. The shift in ad sion instrument. The difference is more than size revenue from syndicators to networks- and strength, it's expertise and experience. some agency executives expect to increase and know -how in children's shows by Heller Financial's experience spending in network is 20% -30% over last year-will mark a tur- lending money to the communications industry naround in the direction of the children's why we feel "Professionalism is Priceless:' We bring market, which in the past few years had been to each meeting the willingness to find a way to shifting to distributors. make things happen, to make things work. Sources within the advertising communi- For comprehensive financing programs to ty said the change in attitude on Madison development and refinan- of three primary fac- facilitate the acquisition, Avenue was the result cable television tors: the poor syndication market in anima- cing of broadcast properties and tion, a feeling that major advertisers would systems, call Matt Breyne at 312/621 -7665 or feel more comfortable on the networks with Doug Zylstra at 312/621 -7638. people meters about to become the dominant measurement tool, and a desire to keep the networks from eliminating children's programing from their schedules and a profit- Heller Financial able market for advertisers. Chieoy,,. ll. Syndicators have long contended that one Equipment Finance Group or two of the networks may pull out entirely from Saturday morning programing, and last January NBC Entertainment President Bran-

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 85 Fox gets down to programing business Prime time lineup that debuted ule. The fledgling network presented its first whole idea behind the multiple viewing con- April 5 met with positive two programs three times each over three cept." The reaction was also generally posi- reaction from affiliates: hours for maximum viewing potential. That tive from 108 Fox affiliates -happy they advertisers get expected results led to a cumulative overnight rating in Niel - could add some original programing to their sen's 13 metered markets of 15.3/24 for Mar- previously dismal Sunday night schedules After all the pre- launch - hoopla, interviews, ried and 13/20 for Ullman (see "In Brief' for and from advertisers and programers, who rumors and denials, the Fox Broadcasting national ratings). Fox had guaranteed adver- were glad they had a new outlet. Co. settled down to business last week and tisers an initial six rating. Gary Lieberthal, chairman and chief ex- soon found itself doing what its three much By combining the ratings and shares, Fox ecutive officer of Columbia/Embassy Televi- larger competitors have done for years -re- argued it presented an accurate ratings pic- sion, which supplied Fox Broadcasting with vising its prime time schedule. ture since no one was likely to watch a show Married, said the unusual debut format Pleased by the back -to -back ratings per- more than once. But Arnold Becker, vice made it difficult to predict how the shows formances of its first two prime time series president of national television research for will perform in the future. "It was very mis- on April Fox 5, programers decided to leave CBS, claimed the tactic was unfair since ad- leading," he said. The Tracey Ullman Show in the slot follow- vertisers bought spots individually rather Most of the skepticism, not surprisingly, ing Married. ..With Children, and change than in groups of three. came from the three networks. CBS's the time periods for two upcoming comedy Individually, Married earned a 6.1/10 dur- Becker pointed out that Fox's rating perfor- series, Duet and Mr. President. Under the ing the first half-hour, followed by a 4.4/7 mance in the 13 cities averaged only slightly new format, the final Sunday night schedule the second and 3.9/6 the third. Ullman re- higher than those stations' combined aver- on May 3 will look like this: 21 Jump Street, ceived a 4.7/8 the first half-hour, a 3.7/5 the age the previous week. It could be 10 years which debuted last night, at 7 p.m.; Married second and 3.3/5 the third. In six of the 13 before Fox begins to make inroads, said at 8 p.m.; Ullman at 8:30 p.m.; Mr. Presi- markets, Nielsen officials said Married did a Becker, adding, "It doesn't frighten me." An dent at 9 p.m., and Duet at 9:30 p.m. six or better during its first half -hour on the ABC source compared Fox's small Sunday Fox used the first night its prime of time stronger Fox stations. night share to the network's, which garnered lineup on April 5 to gauge the compatibility "The ratings were higher than we expect- 65% of the viewing audience on April 5. of the programs on the Sunday night sched- ed," a Fox spokesman said. "That was the Advertisers, however, were supportive. "I think it's pretty much in line with what we figured," said Mel Conner, senior vice president and director of network operations for DFS Dorland. "It's a long -range operation for them. Sunday and Saturday nights are not going to take off like a rocket." Rupert Murdoch's $150 -million first -year invest- You ment in Fox Broadcasting -$110 million for Know Us By Name programing and $40 million for salaries, start-up and overhead expenses, advertising, promotion and publicity -shows Fox "will You Know Us By Fame be in there for the long- haul," he said. With the new commercial broadcast programing service, Conner said, advertisers can be more "program specific" in their ad budget allotment and negotiate better rates We Hope You Will Try with the networks, syndicators and cable. Paul Issacson, a vice president with Young & Rubicam, added his agency supported Fox In Dallas To Come By because "we thought we could negotiate deals with good potential for our clients. It's safe and the downside is limited." Affiliates, meanwhile, are pleased by the original programing that is available to them. Julie Lux, program director at Fox affiliate KSHB -TV Kansas City, Mo., said her station had virtually written off Sunday nights in the year prior to Fox's prime time start -up. The UHF independent had been generating ratings of ones and twos with Robert Uj Rounsaville syndicated sitcoms on Sunday nights, barely -Associates beating a start-up independent that showed movies, she said. MF,I)IA I3IZOKERS Dozens of viewers phoned the station to ANI) CONSULTANTS give their reaction to Married and Ullman, and Lux estimates 90% were favorable. The ATLANTA, GA P.O. 30355 Box 11898 (404) 261-3000/1-800-531-1500 remainder found fault with the content of ORLANDO, FL P.O. 32802 Box 2991 (305) 423-9426/1-800-328-3500 Married, a graphic show by network standards. Writers -producers Michael Moye and

BroadcastIng Apr 13 1987 86 to Ron Leavitt said they were pleased for the body. But over time we try to make sure it those rights" before deciding how pro- most part with the way the debut episode evens out." ceed, he said. appeared in its final form. Their only com- At NBC, one official said the league gave ESPN, said Werner, will make presenta- plaint stemmed from what they viewed as a ABC "its best schedule ever. Officially both tions to its cable affiliates in the next couple rough -cut editing job on one portion of the we and CBS will say we're satisfied with the of weeks on the network's plans for covering vast major- show in which Fox deleted a line that defined schedules. Are we? No." But, he added, the NFL. But so far, he said, "the PMS as "pummel men's scrotums." "we knew that going in" the league would be ity of the top 50 [cable] companies," cover- Lieberthal said he cannot see the networks particularly sensitive to the needs of the ing about 75% of the network's affiliate relaxing their standards to the extent that prime time package holders. base, have indicated they support ESPN's they would air the same type material as At CBS, Sports President Neal Pilson ac- NFL deal, even though it will mean a 10- Fox. If shows such as Married take off in knowledged that "many of the key games cent -to -l5 -cent hike in per- subscriber affili- popularity, however, he said the networks have been shifted to Monday and Sunday ate fees. may be forced to increase their counterpro- nights. It's an element of concern, but on The network has also announced that it Associates to graming. CI balance we think our schedule is quite satis- has hired Thom McKinney & factory." consult its affiliates on how best to market ESPN will kick off its regular- season cov- the NFL product and sell the allotted 40% of erage on Sunday, Nov. 8, with New England the NFL inventory that ESPN is giving at New York Giants at 8 p.m. The network's them. McKinney was formerly in charge of ABC, ESPN do well remaining seven regular-season games are cable advertising sales at Group W Cable. in NFL Los Angeles Raiders at San Diego (Nov. 15), Werner said last week that the NFL deal will scheduling Miami at Dallas (Nov. 22), Cleveland at San put many affiliates "in the [ad sales] business Minnesota for the first time." l7 Prime time rights holders will Francisco (Nov 29), Chicago at 13), Wash- air key games of major- market teams (Dec. 6), Denver at Seattle (Dec. ington at Miami (Dec. 20), and the Los An- 27). The National Football League released its geles Rams at San Francisco (Dec. schedule of games for the 1987 season, and ESPN is still in the process of determining CBS wins radio -the -air rights by most accounts the schedule seemed to how it will auction off the over in the indicate the league went out of its way to for its eight regular -season games rights to NFL accommodate the television prime time teams' home markets. According to ESPN's interme- package holders, ABC and ESPN. As a re- Werner, "we'll probably have an Network takes games away from NBC; broad- sult, the Sunday schedules of CBS and NBC diary do it." Werner said that all local package covers 40 games, three will be lost some attractive games. cast outlets in the markets involved more than previously offered with the excep- According to sources with knowledge of eligible to bid for the rights are situation, CBS was particularly upset tion of superstations and stations that CBS Radio submitted the winning bid for the the by with the league for giving ABC the New carried extensively beyond their markets National Football League's exclusive radio "We'll be talking to a (April 7), recapturing York Giants at Chicago Bears contest as that terrestrial microwave. package last Tuesday value of which network's season opener on Monday, Sept. lot of people, trying to assess the the broadcast rights from NBC, had 14. If the game had been scheduled the day before, CBS would have televised the game between the two major -market powerhouses because it has the rights to the games of the National Football Conference, to which the Giants and Bears belong, on Sunday afternoons, while NBC has the rights to Ameri- CLO can Football Conference coverage. NBC also lost some attractive games, including Denver at Cleveland, which ABC will IOWA broadcast on Sept. 28. OELWEINÁ I FM N SAS Sources last week said the league went out KOEL-AM SALIN of its way to provide the prime time pack- FM -AM I KYEZ ages with attractive games, because in the KSAL $6.75 MILLION recent past ABC has suffered the most in the ratings and advertising sales, disappoint- blamed in part on BROADCASTING ments which have been SOL DKM Y lackluster games. I JAMS Both ABC and ESPN went on the record gDYSON expressing satisfaction with the schedules. ROBERT ESPN's Roger Werner said last week: "We BROADCASTING got good mat - SULKORP. are very satisfied. We've TO INDEPENDENCE I PETER chups, in good markets with a fine cross GOODWILL section of competitive teams." JOHN As a result, he said, the network believes most of its games will sell out, minimizing the number of blackouts it will incur. ABC's Dennis Swanson couldn't be reached at deadline, but was quoted in published reports as saying: "We are extremely pleased." MANAGING RADIO'S Commenting on the schedule last week, MAHLMAN Val Pinchbeck, director of broadcasting for IMPORTANT TRANSACTIONS the NFL, said the general strategy was to provide balance for all the networks in- BLUE CHIP BROKER volved over the life of the rights pact. 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Broaocas. 13 1987 87 held them for the past two seasons. Prior to Thanksgiving Day games, and 10 post-sea- team is in place and we plan to make mon- NBC Radio's foray into football, CBS had son games including the Super Bowl and Pro ey." the NFL radio rights for seven consecutive Bowl. Kipperman told BROADCASTING that According to industry sources, NBC Ra- years. negotiations for CBS's on -air NFL announc- dio was second in the bidding for the NFL CBS's bid for a three -year NFL package ing teams were under way last week and may three-year package with $12.5 million, beginning with the 1987 season was for be concluded as early as this week. which, on a yearly basis, comes to about $17.25 million, which, when computed on The CBS Radio executive also said that $4.17 million compared to $5.5 million un- an annual basis, is about 5% more than NBC two new programing elements are being der the recently expired agreement. Said had been paying per year. (In 1985, NBC added to the network's NFL radio coverage: Craig Simon, vice president and general paid $11 million for a two -year NFL rights an NFL "hotline," on which affiliates in "se- manager, NBC Radio Network and Talknet: package.) However, the new radio agree- lected markets" may interview CBS's an- "We believe our bid is reflective of [today's] ment encompasses 40 games each season, nouncers before each game, and a closed - economic realities and of the [advertising] compared to 37 games under the previous circuit feed of game actualities and marketplace," Simon said. deal. interviews with players and coaches, to be Sources said ABC was third in the NFL "We were determined to get the NFL radio satellite -fed to stations the morning after the bidding at $12.3 million, and Mutual fourth rights back because of the overwhelming re- game. at $9 million. (All bid submissions are ac- quests from our affiliates to do so," said Bob Additionally, CBS will continue its 15- companied by proposed programing and Kipperman, vice president and general man- minute NFL Preview broadcast, sent to sta- promotional campaigns.) The Mutual bid ager of the CBS Radio Networks. "Adding tions every Friday evening during the sea- surprised some industry executives who the NFL package gives us play -by -play son. And, said Kipperman, the network will point to the usually aggressive programing sports coverage for virtually 52 weeks a develop a new one -hour, live NFL talk pro- posture taken by Mutual's owner, Westwood year," Kipperman said, in reference to CBS gram that will include a listener call -in seg- One. Mutual has been carrying Sunday Radio's broadcasts of NCAA basketball's se- ment. afternoon NFL games through individual mifinals, "Final Four" and championship Kipperman noted that CBS's NFL game agreements with the various NFL fran- games and a Major League Baseball "Game coverage will be aired in stereo for the first chises. of the Week" and post- season games, includ- time, `opening the field to FM stations." Aside from the major radio networks, the ing the World Series. CBS is looking to better its past NFL affiliate NFL also received a proposal from Dick The new NFL radio package is composed lineup, which totaled some 250 stations in- Brescia, former senior vice president of the of 16 Monday night games, eight Sunday cluding outlets in most of the top 50 mar- CBS Radio Networks, who is forming a ra- night games, four Saturday games, two kets. Said Kipperman: "Our sports sales dio consultancy and program syndication

ABC climbs to second for week in prime time race

NBC won week 28 (ended April 5) in the prime time ratings, but the and ranked ninth for the week. CBS's evening average for that night ratings surprise was ABC's second -place showing, only the third time was a 16.7/24.5. NBC closed the night with a 15.4/22. this season it has finished that high. NBC took the week with a 16.7 The Tuesday evening lineup for ABC has been boosted by Max rating and a 26.2 share, against ABC's 15.8/25.2 and CBS's 15.2/24.2. Headroom. Max premiered during week 28 from 10 to 11 p.m. and ABC came in second during the first week of the season (Sept. 22-28, pulled in a 16.9/29, to rank 26th, which, according to ABC, was the 1986) and week 21 (Feb. 9 -15). network's "highest- rated, regularly scheduled program to air" in that A year ago the week 28 race was won by NBC, with a 16.7/27, Tuesday time -slot. Hill Street Blues, on NBC at the same time, scored followed by CBS's 16.5/27 and ABC's 14.2/23. a 12.5/21 to rank 47th for the week. CBS won the evening news race with a 12.8/23, ahead of NBC's ABC took Tuesday night with a 23.7/37.0, over NBC's 15.5/24.1 and 12.4/22 and ABC's 10.9/19. Last season, the finishing order for week CBS's 11.7/18.6. 28 was a tie between NBC and CBS at 11.8/23. ABC had a 10.9/21. Wednesday was won by ABC with a 14.8/24.2, edging NBC's The season -to- date -standings were NBC 17.9/28, CBS 16.0/25 and 14.7/24.1. CBS averaged a 13.4/22.1 for the night. ABC 14.2/22, for this year's week 28. Last year the numbers ran: NBC Thursdays traditional win by NBC came with a 26.3/40.7, over CBS§ 17.7/28, CBS 16.7/26 and ABC 15.0/23. 13.8/21.5 and ABC's 8.9/13.8. ABC's Monday -night broadcast of the Academy Awards, from 9 p.m. CBS took Friday night with a 15.9/26.3. NBC came in with a 14.6/24.2 to 12:04 a.m., pulled a 27.5/43 and ranked fifth for the week. The average, while ABC closed out the night with a 10.1/17.0. network's evening average, 26.5/38.0, included the broadcast of a The Saturday and Sunday wins also went to the usual victors. NBC Barbara Waiters Special from 8 to 9 p.m. The special earned a 23.3/33 took Saturday with a 16.3/28.6, while CBS took Sunday (22.5/34.3). Rank Show Network Rating/Share Rank o Show Network Rating/Share Rank Show o Network o Rating/Share 1. Cosby Show NBC 37.9/56 24. Sunday Night Movie ABC 17.1/25 49. Easy Street NBC 12.1/18 2. Family Ties NBC 34.4/51 26. 'Max Headroom ABC 16.9/29 50. Bronx Zoo NBC 11.9/22 3. Moonlighting ABC 29.5/44 27. Falcon Crest CBS 16.7/29 51. Tortellis NBC 11.7/18 4. Cheers NBC 27.9/43 28. Perfect Strangers ABC 16.3/26 52. Disney Sunday Movie ABC 11.6/19 5. Academy Awards ABC 27.5/43 28. Dynasty ABC 16.3/25 53. Charmings ABC 11.5/19 6. Growing Pains ABC 25.6/38 30. Spenser: For Hire ABC 16.1/30 53. Outlaws CBS 11.5/20 7. Murder, She Wrote CBS 24.9/37 31. Magnum, P.I. CBS 15.9/25 55. 'Mariah ABC 11.3/21 8. Who the Boss? ABC 23.8/36 31. Monday Night Movie NBC 15.9/22 55. News Special NBC 11.3/21 9. Barbara Walters Special ABC 23.3/33 33. NCAA Basketball post -game CBS 15.8/22 57. Popcorn Kid CBS 11.2/18 10. Golden Girls NBC 23.2/39 33. Miami Vice NBC 15.8/25 58. Starman ABC 10.8/19 11. 60 Minutes CBS 22.7/39 33. Night Court NBC 15.8/24 58. Nothing is Easy CBS 10.8/18 12. Sunday Movie CBS 21.2/31 33. Facts of Life NBC 15.8/27 60. You Again Special NBC 10.0/17 12. Matlock NBC 21.2/32 37. Simon & Simon CBS 15.5/24 61. Saturday Movie CBS 9.8/17 14. Nothing in Common NBC 20.8/32 38. Houston Knights CBS 14.8/27 62. Cagney & Lacey CBS 9.7/16 15. Dallas CBS 20.0/32 39. Stingray NBC 14.5/25 62. Our House NBC 9.7/16 16. NCAA Basketball Champ. CBS 19.6/28 40. Nbbster ABC 13.9/23 64. Take Five CBS 9.6/15 17. ALF NBC 18.5/26 41. Tuesday Movie CBS 13.7/22 65. Roxie CBS 9.3/15 17. Highway to Heaven NBC 18.5/29 42. Gimme a Break NBC 13.6/20 66. Friday Night Movie ABC 8.8/15 19. L.A. Law NBC 18.3/30 43. 20/20 ABC 13.4/22 67. Wizard CBS 8.0/12 19. Sunday Night Movie NBC 18.3/28 43. Roomies NBC 13.4/23 68. Cronkite at Large CBS 7.7/12 21. Amen NBC 18.2/31 43. Amazing Stories NBC 13.4/22 69. Jack & Mike ABC 7.2/11 22. 227 NBC 18.0/31 46. Rags to Riches NBC 12.8/19 70. Our World ABC 6.1/9 23. Knots Landing CBS 17.9/29 47. Hill Street Blues NBC 12.5/21 24. Head of the Class ABC 17.1/26 48. Ohara ABC 12.2/21 'indicates premiere episode

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 88 firm in New York, to syndicate the games nationally ( "Closed Circuit," March 23.) But Brescia voluntarily withdrew from the bidding last week, according to Val Pinch- beck, director of broadcasting for the NFL, because his proposal was based on a partner- IT'S NEW, REVISED, ship arrangement with the NFL rather than on a guaranteed dollar amount. EXPANDED, Group W rep enters distribution AND FREE. Syndication of 'PM Magazine' added to ad sales assignment: The newly revised and expanded edition of the Insurance company hopes to market programs Handbook for Reporters gives you the facts and background on produced by its stations nationally today's increasingly complex world of insurance. With new chapters on Health and Commercial insurance, plus Group W Television Sales, the representa- updated material on Life, Home and Auto, its a valuable source for tive company for the five Group W Televi- writers and editors. And ds yours free. Simply send us the coupon. sion stations, is about five months away Or phone (312) 291 -5600. from assuming responsibility for the distribution of Group W's syndicated program, Allstate Northbrook PM Magazine. It takes that duty away from Allstare Insurance Company Illinois the company's syndication division, Group W Productions. According to GWTS Presi- dent Edward M. Goldman, the move represents the division's overall strategy of maxi- mizing revenue opportunities through the marketing of station -produced product. Goldman said that since inflation is no longer double digit, as it was in the 1970's and early 1980's, when broadcast advertising was spurred, group owners must diversi- fy their revenue opportunities, through, for example, distributing locally produced product to the national marketplace. Group W's PM Magazine, launched 10 years ago as Evening Magazine on Group W's wPIX(TV) San Francisco, and The Mike Douglas Show, which aired on KYw -TV Philadelphia, both moved into syndication. Goldman, who succeeded Bob Kunath (vice president and general manager of WNYW-TV New York) as president of GWTS in the summer of 1986, said the division also hopes to go beyond its spot sales capacity by embracing overall marketing for the division through "target marketing," which he said acts as the new name of the division. As an example of target sales and marketing, Gold- man says that GWTS now sells Pittsburgh Pirate games for KDKA -TV Pittsburgh by ty- ing in ancillary advertising media such as billboards. GWTS is in the process of adding two. and possibly three, more sales people to its staff of nine, at a time when some sales organizations in television are experiencing cut- r- Please send me my free copy of the revised backs in personnel. The division will also be Insurance Handbook for Reporters. present at the next NAIPE convention. GWTS will undertake the distribution of NAME PM Magazine following the program's loss TITLE of critical major-market clearances in the Fox -owned group of stations, which stopped ORGANIZATION the carrying the show last fall. Even though ADDRESS show has a strong national rating (10.2) and was fourth among syndicated programs in CITY STATE ZIP the February Cassandra report (up from a 9.3 Mail to: Media Relations, Allstate Insurance Company in February 1986), its shrinking clearance Allstate Plaza, F3, Northbrook, IL 60062 has caused concern over the show's future. To take pressure off GWTS to compile an extensive clearance list, the show's 30 -second barter spot was dropped, eliminating the

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 89 need to have a minimum percentage of the covering more than 75% of the country. ary book.) country covered to make sales of that nation- Goldman said a different campaign will fol- Comparing the February 1987 book to al spot worthwhile. low For Kid's Sake on another public affairs November 1986 book, there was some im- PM was carried on 41 stations covering topic beginning in the fall of 1989. provement by three of the eight remaining 33.5% of the country, according to the Feb- GWTS also sells occasional documentary checkerboards in access -ABC affiliate ruary 1987 Cassandra report. In February, specials produced by Group W stations, wvSQ -TV Columbus- Tupelo, Miss., went 1986, when it averaged a sixth- placed 9.3 such as a recent documentary on depression, from a two average share to a three; rating, the show was carried in 53 markets Breaking the Blues, produced by KDKA -TV wolo(TV), from a three average share to four, covering 56.6% of the country. PM (which Pittsburgh and nationally sponsored by and KTLA(TV), from a 12 to a 13. In early still uses the name Evening Magazine on Pfizer pharmaceutical company. D fringe, Kvvu -TV rose from an 11 to a 13, and Group W stations), is number one in its ac- in late fringe, ABC affiliate WCJB(TV) cess time period in four of the five Group W Gainesville, Fla., grew from an 11 to 17. markets. Sweeps results John Von Soosten, vice president of pro- So far, the show has been renewed in 18 graming at Katz and no fan of the checker- markets for fall 1988, with another seven unkind to board, said the evidence on checkerboards is markets nearly signed, according to Gold- now "very conclusive." "I don't see the wis- man, who said the Group W stations will checkerboards dom in doing checkerboards," said Von absorb any deficit resulting from the show's Only Los Angeles independent showed Soosten, saying they could do "long- lasting distribution under GWTS. Under GWTS, ratings increase over last year damage" to time periods by driving audi- the show's budget will drop slightly to com- ences elsewhere. "Why present that prob- pensate for the shortfall. There was little positive news for sitcom lem?" Von Soosten feels, however, that first - With the exception of a national edition of checkerboards in the February sweeps. Of run sitcoms can be a success when used by the show carried as delivered on a minority the eight stations running checkerboards this stations in blocks on weekends. of PM stations, PM has never been a "turn- year, only one, KTLA(TV) Los Angeles, As he was following the November book, key" show that is ready to air as it is re- showed a ratings improvement over the Feb- NBC Television President Al Jerome received. Stations carrying it spend between ruary 1986 sweeps. Independent wolo(TV) mained unfazed by the February checker- $300,000 and $700,000 a year to produce Shaker Heights (Cleveland) ratings stayed board numbers. The NBC O &O's have com- three to four local segments weekly to cus- even with last year's numbers. There were pleted a checkerboard, consisting of five tomize the show to their local markets. PM originally five other stations that carried new shows not presently on the air, which depends on Group W stations for 350 -400 checkerboards in access at the beginning of will debut next fall. "These are different pro- segments, contributing stations for another the season, but they have since switched to grams with substantial budgets," he said of 350-400 segments, and the PM national of- other half-hours. the NBC checkerboard choices. In addition, fice for another 100 -125 segments. Comparing the performance of checker- NBC has pledged to get its checkerboard Along with PM, GWTS is also selling For boards in early fringe, two stations lost half schedule off on the best foot with an exten- Kid's Sake, a package of prime time spe- of their share averages from a year ago, and sive promotion schedule, which, he said, cials, public service spots and vignettes de- one independent, Kvvu -TV Las Vegas, re- helps account for the success of KTLA. signed to raise about awareness the quality mained the same. In late fringe, from Febru- Jerome also said data for checkerboards is of life for young people. The For Kid's Sake ary to February, one of the two stations that more reliable in metered markets, such as package, launched originally by Group W's had checkerboards in the November sweeps Los Angeles, versus diary markets, because wBZ-Tv Boston, is available for fall 1987. was down 42% in share. (The other station data from diary keepers tends to be less reli- For Kid's Sake is now cleared on 96 stations dropped its checkerboard prior to the Febru- able. SynslostionvscrAsip]so@

reports it USN that has cleared The AIDS Connection, An All- for their home are given the desired prizes on the set, and "The Price Night Dialogue, a five -hour news special produced by Hubbard Setter," in which viewers are invited to bring in the lowest price they Broadcasting's Conus Communications, on 45 stations covering can find for an item through conventional shopping, which VTV will 39% of the country. Airing on July 24 from 11:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., beat for viewers at home to buy The shopper who went out to price the special will be targeted to 18- to -34- year -olds, "the nation's most the item will automatically win it. vulnerable age group," with information about the disease. Appear- Lorimar also reports clearing Gumby on woio(rv) Shaker Heights, ing on the live program will be prostitutes, doctors, AIDS patients, Ohio (Cleveland), and KZKC -TV Kansas City to bring its station total to theologians, personnel directors, hemophiliacs, politicians, insur- over 60 markets. ers, condom manufacturers and marriage counselors. Each hour of Coca -Cola Telecommunications has put the first -run court-show the broadcast will feature pre -taped segments, as well as live re- strip, Parole Board, and Tim Conway's 'Scuse Me on hold for fall motes coast to coast, with Hubbard's KSTP -TV Minneapolis as the 1987. Pilots have been shot for both shows, and the possibility of headquarters for the broadcast. their being revived remains alive. Good Advice with Dr. Joy Brown Richard Simmons will replace Alex Trebek beginning April 20 as is also off the list for fall 1987, but may be revived for January 1988. the co -host of Lorimar's one -hour home shopping program, Value - The problem appeared to be too many shows chasing too few Television. The change will be accompanied by a refocusing of the clearance opportunities. Coke's That's My Mama Now is also de- show, according to Peter Temple, senior vice president of video scribed as being on the fence, but still viable for fall 1987. Coke's retailing. "V1e started as traditional talk, but viewers don't want talk. first -run division also reports clearing Match Game on wces -Tv New They want more shopping and more fun," for which Simmons is York, along with 28 other stations covering close to 40% of the deemed better suited. There will be give -aways for in- studiq audi- country. ences as well as for viewers at home. Susan Winston will remain executive producer of the show. New segments on the show include Nielsen Syndication Service preliminary program audience esti- "Make My Day," in which viewers who write and tell what they need' mates of syndicated shows for the week ended March 29:

Rank o Show o Rating/Markets o % coverage o Rank Show o Rating /Markets o % coverage Rank D Show D Rating/Markets o % coverage

1. Wheel of Fortune 17.5/206 95 7. Oprah Winfrey 7.4/148 96 13. Charles in Charge 5.5478 82 2. Jeopardy 14.2/210 99 8. Hollywood Squares 62/151 91 14. Mama's Family 5.4'/150 88 3. %%rid Wrestling Fed. 9.9'/195 93 9. Soul Train Awards 5.9'/ 127 89 15. Fame 5.3'/137 91 4. People's Court 9.5/193 97 10. Divorce Court 5.8'/139 87 5. New Newlywed Game 9.1/193 98 11. Lifestyles of Rich-Famous 5.6/173 94 6. Entertainment Tonight 7.7'1151 93 11. Star Search 5.6'/161 92 'includes multiple airings

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 90 At Lorimar, currently the largest producer checkerboard in weekend blocks before jects that debuted this year and those on the of first-run sitcoms, president of domestic moving them to weekdays. "It was prema- drawing board for next year, whose deficits sales Jim McGillan said the impulse of sta- ture this year for anyone to try a checker- will bear increased scrutiny. McGillan tions with unsuccessful checkerboards "to board without expecting that it will take time would not elaborate on how deficits will be run for the hills" is premature, since the to build," he said. controlled beyond saying that "more practi- checkerboards should not have been consid- But checkerboards also face the problem cal" ways of producing series are being at- Sherrzff is part ered a "quick fix" in the first place. McGil- of deficit -financing their production. Lori- tempted. Lorimar's Suddenly next ¡an said a station could first expose its audi- mar is currently developing two more sit- of the NBC checkerboard that debuts ence to the checkerboard by running the coms, in addition to its present roster of pro- season. OEárt e Recorda

March 31. As compiled by BROADCASTING, April 2 son. Kan. Carl also owns KCOB(AM) -KLVN(FM) Newton, Buyer is general manager of KESY-AM -FM Omaha. 3 HAAT: 300 and based on filings, au- Iowa. KTJC -FM Rayville, La.(92.I mhz: kw; through April 8, Neb. Filed March 31. ft.) -Seeks assignment of license from Kenneth W. Djebel actions. thorizations and other FCC KBTV(TV) Des Moines. Iowa (ch. 69; ERP vis. 5.000 to Marie B. Smalling for 571.443.91. Seller has no other interests. Abbreviations: AFC-Antenna For Communications. kw. aur. 500 kw: HAAT: 1,800 ft.) -Seeks assignment of broadcast interests. Buyer has no other broadcast AU- Administrative Law Judge. alt. -alternate. ann.- license from Iowa Television Authority Corp. to Home Town Filed March 25. antenna. auc- aural. aux. -auxiliary. announced. ant.- Broadcasters Inc. for no more than $55.000. Seller is owned KDB1(AM)- KDLN(FM) Dillon. Mont. (1490 khz; I critical hours. CP-construction permit. D-day. and William B. CH- by Michael D. Pauley. Jeffrey E. Groves kw -D: 250 w-N: FM: 98.3 mhz; I kw; HAAT: 480 ft.)- antenna. Docket. ERP -effective DA- directional Doc- Newbrough. It has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is Seeks assignment of license from Dillon Broadcasting Inc. height above average terrain. radiated power. HAAT- owned by John Menard. who has no other broadcast inter- to Southwestern Broadcasting Inc. for assumption of liabili- kilowatts. rn-meters. MEOC- khz- kilohertz. kw- ests. Filed March 31. ties. Seller is owned by Robert C. Green. who has no other maximum expected operation value. mhz-megahertz. 15: vis. 5.000 kw. broadcast interests. Filed March 30. mod-modification. N-night. PSA- presunse service KOIA -TV Ottumwa. Iowa (ch. ERP 461 ft.) -Seeks assignment of license 5 authority. RCL -remote control location. S-A- Scientific- aur. 500 kw: HAAT: WMYF(AM)-WERZ(FM) Exeter. N.H. (1540 khz; Television Ltd. Partnership to Public Interest as- Atlanta. SH- specified hours. SL-studio location. TL- from Ottumwa kw -D: FM: 107.1 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 300 ft.) -Seeks Seller is headed by Richard transmitter location. trans.-transmitter. TPO--- transmitter Broadcast Group Inc. for $900. signment of license from Poner Communications Inc. to who 13 LPTV stations. Buyer is power output. U- unlimited hours. vis.- visual. w -watts. G. Hutchinson. owns Precision Media Corp. for S5.2 million. Seller is owned by Dean C. Engstrom and Les White. White also has -FM Port- noncommercial. owned by Winslow T. Porter, who also owns WWGT-AM - interest in KHCT-TV Salina. Kan. Filed March 31. is by Donald F. Law. president. It land. Me. Buyer owned also owns WKSS(F) Hartford- Meridian. Conn. Filed March Mount Vernon. Ky. (1460 khz; 500 w-D)- WRVK(AM) 25. Seeks assignment of license from Cochran -Smith Broadcast- Ownership Changes I kw ing Inc. to Gosser-White Broadcasters Inc. for 5176.675.22. WAVIIAM) Portsmouth. N.H. (1380 khz; -U)- Ware Seller is principally owned by J. Hal Smith. It has no other Saks assignment of license from Communications Group Inc. for broadcast interests. Buyer is owned by Howard Gosser and Corp. to Windward Communications who has WOOB(AM) Leeds. Ala. (1030 khz: 10 kw -D; I kw- Ray B. White. Gosser is station's general manager Filed 5325.000. Seller is owned by Richard L. Sadowsky, N) -Seeks assignment of license from Spann Communica- tions to Gilliam Communications Inc. for 545.000. Seller is owned by Pervis Spann, who also owns WVON(AM) Cic- ero, Ill., and WXSS(AM) Memphis. Buyer is owned by H.A. Gilliam. who also owns WLOK(AMI Memphis. Filed March 31. A smart media investment KLFF(AM) Glendale and KONC -FM Sun City. both Arizona (AM: 1360 khz; 5 kw -D; I kw -N: FM: 106.3 mhz; 2.25 kw: HAAT: 400 ft.) -Seeks assignment of license from Street Media Group Inc. than to more trustee Madison takes Stanley Swaine. for $6.5 million. Seller is trustee in bankruptcy for Canyon Communications Corp. It has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is owned by James A. McDonald, who has no other broker or a banker. March 31. a broadcast interests. Filed KBBVIAM)-KTOT(FM) Big Bear Lake. Calif. (AM: in producing efficient, analytical solutions 101.7 mhz: 90 w: HAAT: 1.500 It takes both. 1050 khz; 250 w-D: FM: problems. Our knowledge of ft.(-Seeks transfer of control of Mountain Broadcasting A media broker who knows to complex Co. from Hugh A. Cover (37.5% before) and Donald A. broadcasting, from mergers, acquisitions current market values and trends and our 540.000. Stoner (37.5% before) to Vernon E. Thompson for to station operations. comprehensive approach to marketing interests. Filed and divestitures Seller and buyer have no other broadcast who (including preparation of a detailed Mem- March 25. An investment banker markets to law orandum of Information) assure success. Coleman, Fla. (1320 khz: 500 w -D)- knows finance, from capital WHMI(AM) between a broker or Seeks assignment of license from WHOF Inc. to Elnin L. and taxation. Why choose Hannon and Brent L. Harmon, general partners for 560,000. The smartest media investment a banker when you can put the best of Seller is owned by Larry Lamers, who owns WMHE(AM) expertise, professionalism and both to work on your next transaction? no other broadcast interests. takes the Leesburg, Fla. Buyers have and our For a confidential discussion, call Filed March 30. integrity of Gammon & Ninowski our Washington office or one of our grow- Ga. (98.3 mhz: 3 kw: HAAT: 300 associates. WZKS(FM) Jesup. regional offices. ft.) -Seeks assignment of license from Adtech Communica- You'll profit from our experience ing number of tions Associates Inc. to Bohanan Associated Broadcasters Inc. for $385,000. Seller is owned by James W. Jennings. who has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is owned by William G. Brown. Dan Bohanan and Clifton G. Moor. It has no other broadcast interests. Filed March 26. KBRVIAM)- KFIS(FM) Soda Springs. Idaho (AM: 790 khz; 5 kw -D; FM: 100.1 mhz; 3 kw: HAAT: minus 174 ft.)- GAMMON eS NINOW6b Seeks assignment or license from Marvin J. Skinner and Michael Leavitt. a Partnership. to Thomas W. Mathis for MEDIA INVCiS1MENTtS. INC. assumption of liabilities. Sellers have no other broadcast interests. Buyer owns KTLE -AM -FM lboele. Utah. and 1925 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20Ó06 KCRD -AM -FM Chubbuck, Iowa. Filed March 31. MsmLn: Novena! A,MCYIion nl Msdu amYCn (NA Ma), NAa.INTV KJAN -AM -FM Atlantic. Iowa (AM: 1220 khz; 250 w- D: FM: 103.7 mhz: 100 kw: HAAT: 400 ft. )-Seeks transfer Washington: Ronald J. Ninowski, James A. Gammon, Donald R. Russell (202) 862 -2020. 239 -6670. of control of Valley Broadcasting Inc. from John E. Carl. k ao.a. tit.: Richard T. Wartell (913) 681 -2901. Denver: Marc O. Hand (303) 733 -5637; Al Perry (303) Robert H. Selden. Brent Slay. Allen Davies and Robert Be- I'hilndelphia: Jack F. Satterfield (215) 525 -8767. Los Angeles: Carl J. Fielstra (714) 583 -0366. bensee to Robert H. Dean for 52.250.000. Sellers own WKLK -AM -FM Cloquet. Minn., and KARE(AM) Atchr

n, roadcasang Apr 13 1987 91 interest in Precht Communications Inc., Los Angeles -based WERR -FM Utuado, P.R. Filed March 31. er is subsidiary of Capitol Broadcasting Co., Raleigh. N.C. - group of five TV's. Buyer is owned by Richard Walsh, who based group of two AM's, seven FM's and one TV, principal- also owns WQML(FM) York Center, Me., and WKYB(AM) Hemingway. S.C. (1000 khz; IO kw -D; 5 has interest in ly owned by James F. Goodman. Buyer is lhmpa, Fla. -based WFTN -AM -FM Franklin, kw -N) -Seeks transfer of control of Hemingway Broadcast- N.H., and WQZN(AM)- group of four AM's, four FM's and six TV's principally WABK(FM) Me., ing Inc. to E.M. Associates for SI. Sellers have no other Gardiner, where he is general manager. owned by Stephen Adams. Filed March 27. Filed March 31. broadcast interests. Buyer is owned by Gilbert D. Evans and his wife, Carolyn. It has no other broadcast interests. Filed KBLQ -AM -FM Logan, Utah (AM: 1390 khz; 5 kw -D; WREY(AM)- WMVB(FM) Millvilk, N.J. (AM: 1440 March 31. 500 w -N; FM: 92.9 mhz; 50 kw; HAAT: 716 ft.) -Seeks khz; 1 kw -D; FM: 97.3 mhz; 50 kw; HAAT: 275 -Seeks ft.) assignment of license from Peoples Broadcasting Inc. to transfer of control of Wintersun WHHT(AM) Orangeburg, S.C. (920 khz; 5 kw-D)- Communications Inc. from Logan Broadcasting for SI ,I 30,000. Seller is headed by Robert A. Mein to Brian E. Beasley for Seeks assignment of license from First Orangeburg Invest- $450.000. Seller is Kent Frandsen, president. It also owns KBLI(AM)- 51% owner with no other broadcast interest. ment Corp. to Mediamatrix Inc. for $112,000. Seller is Buyer is son of KLCE(FM) Idaho Falls, and KSKI -AM -FM Halley. both George Beasley, who owns 49 %. owned by Michael H. Johnson. It has no other broadcast remaining Beasley owns Idaho. Buyer is owned by Dr. Brent W. Lamben and Dr. Eric Beasley interests. Buyer is owned by Frank R. Mallette and his wife, Broadcasting Co.. Goldsboro, N.C. -based group of J. Johnson, Deborah. It who also own WIKE(AM) Newport and seven AM's and 12 FM's. Filed March 31. has no other broadcast interests. Filed March 27. WSTJ(AM)- WNVK(FM) Johnsburg, both Vermont and Dickson, Tenn. (1260 I KAFE(AM) Santa Fe. N.M. (810 khz; 5 kw -D) -Seeks WDKN(AM) khz; kw -D)- KEVA (AM)-KOTB(FM) Evanston, Wyo. Filed March 26. assignment of license from Seeks assignment of license from American Communica- Sungroup Broadcasting of New WFNR(AM) Blacksburg- Va. (CP) -Seeks assignment Mexico Inc. to Classic Radio tions Inc. to Edmission and Eubank Communications Inc. Inc. for $360,000. Seller is of license from New River Broadcasting Corp., debtor -in- principally owned by Frank A. Woods, who for $220.000. Seller is owned by Stephen R. Coltrium. It also has interest possession to Blue Ridge Communications Inc. for in WTBP(AM) Parsons. also owns colocated W KDN -FM. Buyer is owned by Thom- Tenn. Buyer is owned by William $210,000. has no as Lee Edmission and Seller other broadcast interests. Buyer is R. Sims, Gary Boal and Michael Hice, who also own Oscar Leech Eubank. Edmission is co- owned by Thomas Edward Amis, announcer and salesman at located stations' general manager. Filed March 25. KLSK(FM). Filed March 31. station. Filed March 31.

WJKM(AM) Hartsville, Tenn. (1090 khz; 1 kw -D)- WJCV(AM) Jacksonville, N.C. (1290 khz; 1 kw -D)- WANT(AM) Richmond. Va. (990 khz; I kw -D; 500 w- Seeks transfer Seeks assignment of license from B &E Broadcasting Inc. to of control of Caleb Communications to Mi- N)-Seeks transfer of Blanton -Gosser -White Broadcasters Inc. for $140.000. Sell- control of Robinson Broadcasting chael R. Bland and his wife, Laura. for $50,000. Seller is Corp. to er is owned by Ernie who Nancy Freeman and her husband. Clyde. for $100. principally owned by Thomas E. Marshburn, who also owns Ashworth. also owns WSRG(AM) Seller is principally owned by Jacqueline Robinson and 15 49% of WLLY(AM) Wilson, N.C. Buyers Elkton, Ky. Buyer is owned by Odis Blanton, Howard own 51% of others. It also owns WYCB(AM) Washington and WLLY. Filed March 31. Gosser and Ray B. White. Filed March 30. WITH(AM) Baltimore. Buyers are shareholders in sellers WBCQ -AM -FM Bucyrus. Ohio (1540 khz; 500 w -D; KPSM(FM) Brownwood. Tex. (99.3 mhz; 800 w; and have no other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. FM: 92.7 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 300 ft.) -Seeks HAAT: 489 ft.) -Seeks assignment of license from KPSM transfer of KTAG(FM) Cody, Wyo. (97.9 mhz; 100 kw; HAAT: control of Brokensword Inc. to Group R Broadcasting Inc. for Seller is Broadcasting Co. from estate of $198,935.16. 1,901 ft.)- -Seeks assignment of license from U.S. Media Orville J. Sather to Thomas P. owned by Herbert R. Williams Jr.. who has no other broad- Moore for $500,000. Seller Group Inc. to Shoshone Communications Corp. for has no other broadcast interests. Buyer has no cast interests. Buyer is owned by John C. Renshaw and other broad- $500,000. Seller is owned by Michael Kassner, who also cast interests. Filed March 31. family. It has no other broadcast interests. Filed March 25. owns KIIX(AM)- KTCL(FM) Fort Collins and KRAI -AM- FM Craig, KOKC(AM) Guthrie, Okla. (1490 khz; 500 w-1.1)-- KIIZ(AM) Killeen. Tex. (1050 khz; 250 w -D) -Seeks both Colorado. Buyer is owned by KODI(AM) Seeks Cody. Filed March 25. assignment of license from Ralph L. Robison to OKC assignment of license from Duffy Broadcasting Corp. to Ltd. for $122,000. Seller has no other broadcast interests. Mid-Texas Radio Communications Inc. for $420,000. Seller Buyer is owned by Ralph Tyler, who has no other broadcast is Dallas -based group of four AM's and six FM's principally interests. Filed March 31. owned by Robert Duffy and Manin Greenberg. Buyer is WECN(TV) Naranjito, P.R. (ch. 64; ERP vis. 1000 kw. principally owned by Kenneth G. Williams and Euna E. aur. 15.8 kw; HAAT: 411 ft.) -Seeks assignment of license Hardaway. who also have interest in KIXS(FM) Killeen, New Stations from ART Broadcasting Corp. to Encuertro Christian Net- Tex. Filed March 31. work Corp. for $175.000. Seller is owned by Eliot( Rivera, KISS(FM) San Antonio, lax. (93.7 mhz; 100 kw; who has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is owned by HAAT: 576 ft.) -Seeks assignment of license from KISS Rafael Tortes Ortega and nine others. It also has interest in Broadcasting Inc. to Adams Radio of San Antonio Inc. Sell- New AM's Santa Clara, Calif. -Jerry Collins seeks 650 khz; 10 kw- D; I kw -N. Address: 1227 Del Prado Blvd.. Cape Coral, Fla. 33904. Principal owns WDCQ(AM) Pine Island Center, Fla., and has new AM in Carmel Valley, Calif. Filed March 27. When it's Time to Buy or Sell, Palm City. Fla. -KMO Inc. seeks 650 khz: 2.5 kw -D: 250 w -N. Address: P.O. Box 1277. Tacoma, Wash. 98401. Chapman Principal is owned by James L. Baine, who also owns Means Business. KAMT(AM) Tacoma. Filed March 31. Kentland. Ind. -Spann Communications seeks 640 khz; OGDEN, UT AM/Class C FM (not Salt Lake City 250 w -U. Address: 5525 S. State St.. Chicago 60621. Prin- signal). Asking $650 with very low cipal is owned by Fervis Spann. who also owns WVON(AM) Cicero. Ill., and WXSS(AM) Memphis. Filed down payment for qualified buyer. March 30. Peter Stromquist (818) 366 -2554 Ithaca. N.Y. -Romar Communications Inc. seeks 1270 khz: I kw -D; 670 w -N. Address: 175 Gray Rd.. 14850. FLORIDA Sunshine, warm breezes Principal is owned by Robert A. Lynch and his wife. Marcia. wafting through It has no other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. KEYS the palm trees - underdeveloped FM with Elk Hills, W.Va. -Mary L. Smith seeks 1570 khz; 1 kw- great potential. $675,000 with terms. D; 250 w-N. Address: 2711 Highway 62. Jeffersonville. Ind. Principal also owns WRRD(AM) Blennerhassett. W.Va. Mitt Younts (202) 822 -8913 Filed March 30. SOUTH AM/Class C FM in all new broadcast New FM's Florence. Ala-Pistole Broadcasting Co. seeks 96.1 center. Priced at less than 5.5 x 1986 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 328 ft. Address: 1961 St. Stephens Rd.. cash flow. Asking $4.5 million. Mobile. Ala. 36617. Principal is owned by Leo A. Pistole and Dr. LeBaron A. Foster, who have no other broadcast Randy Jeffery (305) 295 -2572 interests. Filed March 27. Florence. Ala. -Benny Carle Broadcasting Inc. seeks TOP 50 AM Station - $350,000 cash. 96.1 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 328 ft. Address: P.O. Box 1316. MARKET Ed Shaffer (404) 998 -1100 Florence, Ala. 35631. Principal also owns WBCF(AM) Florence. Ala. and two LPTV's in Florence, S.C. Filed March 27. CHAPMAN Florence. Ala. -CCI -FM Ltd. seeks 96.1 mhz; 3 kw; ASSOCIATES` HAAT: 328 ft. Address: 11675 Darlington St.. Los Angeles. nationwide media Calif. 90049. Principal is principally owned by Cory Rodri- brokers guez. who has no other broadcast interests. Filed March 27.

Montgomery, Ala-George H. 96. I For further information on Clay seeks mhz; 3 buying or selling, contact Janice Blake, Marketing kw; HAAT: 328 ft. Address: 1201 Lakeshore Dr.. lbskegee. Director, Chapman Associates, 8425 Dunwoody Place, Atlanta, GA 30338 Ala. 36038. Principal has no other broadcast interests. Filed March 27. (404) 998-1100 Montgomery, Ala. -PrimeMedia Inc. seeks 96.1 mhz; 3 kw: HAAT: 326 ft. Address: 6844 McLean Province. Falls Church, Va. 22043. Principal is principally owned by John Metelski, Jroge Calderon and J. Shelby Bryan. who have no

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 92 interests. Filed 5.0011 kw. aur. 500 kw; HAAT: 571 ft. Address: 5275 Hatch other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. by Steven Heft, who has no other broadcast March 31. Dr.. Evergreen, Colo. 80439. Principal's husband, David, Auberry, Calif. -Gary E. Willson seeks 105.1 mhz; 25 Denver. Filed March 31. vis. owns KUBD(TV) kw; HAAT: 327 ft. Address: 2 Corte Del Bayo, Larkspur, Anchorage -Echonet Corp. seeks ch. 33; ERP Address: 5275 Hatch Key West, Fla. -Conch Republic Television Inc. seeks Calif. Principal has no other broadcast interests. Filed March 5.000 kw. aur. 500 kw; HAAT. 97.9 ft. Principal is owned by David ch. 22; ERP vis. 716.14 kw, aur. 71.6 kw; HAAT: 500 ft. 31. Dr., Evergreen. Colo. 80439. Drucker, owns KUBD(TV) Denver. Filed March 31. Address: P.O. Box 15585. Plantation, Fla. 33317. Principal *Caldwell. Idaho -Idaho Migrant Council Inc. seeks is owned by Laurie Demma, who has no other broadcast Inc. seeks ch. 33; ERP vis. 91.5 mhz; 19.1 kw; HAAT: 2,587.92 ft. Address: Po. Box Anchorage, Alaska -HCPA 410, interests. Filed March 31. 490; 317 Happy Day Blvd., 83606. Principal is educational 316 kw, aur. 62 kw; HAAT: 601 ft. Address: 22720 S.E. by Lynette Peoria, 111. -Peoria Broadcasting Co. seeks ch. 59: ERP institution headed by Elisao de la Rosa. president. Filed Enumclaw, Wash. 98022. Principal is owned Francisco. vis. 2,800 kw; HAAT: 1. 331.68 ft. Address: 2104 West March 17. Ellertson, who has interest in KWBB(FM) San Filed March 31. Moss, 61604. Principal is owned by Phyllis O. Markley and Sandpoint, Ind.-Joseph Powers seeks 102.5 mhz; 3 her husband, Donald. It has interest in WMIN(AM) Maple- Flagstaff, Ariz. -Garcia Communications seeks ch. 9; kw; HAAT: 176.79 ft. Address: 2 Oak Ave., Wenonah, N.J. wood, Minn., and new AM in St. Andrews, S.C. Filed ERP vis. 3.5 kw, aur. 3.5 kw; HAAT: 945 ft. Address: 367 08090. Principal owns WMKX -FM Brookville, Pa., and March 31. 92410. Principal is owned new FM in Keyser, W.Va. Filed March 31. Macy St., San Bernardino. Calif. by Marta G. Garcia and Edward Powley, who have no other Sparta, Ill.-Rita Wyse seeks ch. 48; ERP vis. 5,000 kw, Belzoni. Miss. R. Scott seeks 92.9 mhz; 3 kw; -Larry broadcast interests. Filed March 31. aur. 500 kw; HAAT: 1,028 ft. Address: Route 1, Box 26 W, HAAT: 300 ft. Address: 1605 Carlisk Dr. East, Mobile, Ala. Archbold, Ohio 43502. Principal has no other broadcast Flagstaff, Overview Communications Ltd. seeks 36618. Principal has no other broadcast interests. Filed Ariz.- interests. Filed March 31. ft. Address: March 31. ch. 9; ERP vis. 10 kw, aur. 1 kw; HAAT: 1,093 224 Clearfield Rd., Knoxville, Tenn. 37922. Principal is Salem, Ind. -1.R. Broadcasting seeks ch. 58; ERP vis. Potosi, E. Dalton seeks 97.7 mhz; 3 kw; Mo.-John owned by Chuck Hibbs. who has no other broadcast inter- 107 kw, aur. 10.7 kw; HAAT: 393 ft. Address: Highway 56 163.67 ft. Address: P.O. Box 151292, Tampa, Fla. HAAT: ests. Filed March 31. East, 47167. Principal is owned by Don H. Martin, who has 33684. Principal has no other broadcast interests. Filed no other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. vis. March 26. Flagstaff, Ariz. -Carl M. Fisher seeks ch. 9; ERP 3.5 kw, aur. 3.5 kw; HAAT: 945 ft. Address: RD I. 110 Cedar Rapids, Iowa -Denny Workman seeks ch. 48; Vegas- Masada Ltd. seeks 98.1 mhz; 96.65 kw; Las Harvard Rd., Port Matilda, Fla. 16870. Principal has no ERP vis. 5,000 kw, aur. 1,000 kw; HAAT: 956 ft. Address: HAAT: 1,037. 79 ft. Address: 10200 E. Girard Ave., other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. R.R. I, Box 203- Stockton, Iowa 52769. Principal has no #309A, Denver, Colo. 80231. Principal is owned by Keith other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. seeks ch. R. Shwayder, who has no other broadcast interests. Filed El Centro. Calif. -Garcia Communications 252 ft. Address: Cedar Rapids, Iowa -Family Broadcasting Co. seeks March 27. 24; ERP vis. 316 kw, aur. 31.6 kw; HAAT: 367 Macy St., San Bernardino. Calif. 92410. Principal is ch. 48; ERP vis. 5,000 kw, aur. 500 kw; HAAT: 465 ft. Haverhill, Harvest Broadcasting seeks 101.3 N.H.- owned by Marta G. Garcia and Edward Powley. It has no Address: 1404 5th Ave., S.E., Altoona, Iowa 50009. Princi- 328 ft. Address: P.O. Box 105. Hinsdale, mhz; 3 kw; HAAT. other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. pal is owned by Jerry D. Montgomery, and his wife, Donna. N.H. 03451. Principal is owned by Brian Dodge, who also It owns KTVG(TV) Grand Island, Neb.; KTTW(TV) Sioux Merced, Calif. -Wade Axell seeks ch. 61; ERP vis. owns KTIJ-FM Elk City and KTTUFM) Alva. Okla. Filed Falls. S.D., and new FM in Carlsbad, N.M. Filed March 31. March 27. 15.85 kw, aur. 3.425 kw; HAAT: 268 ft. Address: 18719 Meadowlark Ct., Penn Valley, Calif. 95946. Principal owns Newton, Iowa -Robin C. Brandt seeks ch. 39; ERP vis. Montauk, N.Y. -Nanette Markunas seeks 104.7 mhz; 3 KSAY(FM) Fort Bragg, Calif. Filed March 31. 10 kw, aur. 1 kw; HAAT: 324 ft. Address: 17012 Third St., kw; HAAT: 268 ft. Address: Box 2576, 11954. Principal has Juniata. Altoona, Pa. 16601. Principal has no other broad- Merced. Calif. -Media Investment Corp. seeks ch. 51; no other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. cast interests. Filed March 31. ERP vis. 4,898 kw. aur. 49.98 kw; HAAT: 2,029.27 ft. seeks 'Plattsburgh, N.Y. -The St. Lawrence University Address: 540 Main St.. 95349. Principal is owned by H. Harlan, Ky.- Living Faith Ministries Inc. seeks ch. 44; Dr.. 89.7 mhz; 190 w; HAAT: 2.122.16 ft. Address: Romoda Scott Kilgore. who owns KMPG(AM) Hollister. Calif. Filed ERP vis. 1,000 kw, aur. 100 kw; HAAT: 1,972 ft. Address: institution Canton, N.Y. 13617. Principal is educational March 26. Box 151, Vansant, Va. 24656. Principal is nonprofit corpo- headed by John W. Hannon. chairman. Filed April 2. ration headed by Buford Smith. president. It has no other Porterville, Calif. -Garcia Communications seeks ch. seeks 241A; 3 kw; broadcast interests. Filed March 31. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. -David Rinehart 61; ERP vis. 18 kw, aur. 180 w; HAAT: 2323 ft. Address: Principal HAAT: 154.16 ft.. Address: P.O. Box 865, 12602. 367 Macy St., San Bernardino. Calif. 92410. Principal is Owensboro, Ky.- Teesha Broadcasting Ltd. seeks ch. has no other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. owned by Marta G. Garcia and Edward Powley. It has no 48; ERP vis. 5,000 kw. aur. 500 kw; HAAT: ft. Address: 1313 St. James Blvd., Evansville, Ind. 47714. Principal is Vestal. N.Y. -Vestal Community Broadcasters Inc. other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. owned by Margaret D'Aoust, who has no other broadcast seeks 103.3 mhz; 430 w; HAAT: 825.9 ft. Address: 906 Ponerville. Calif.- Joaquin Correia seeks ch. 61; ERP is owned by interests. Filed March 31. Anna Dr., Endicott, N.Y. 13760. Principal vis. 17.5 kw, aur. 3.5 kw; HAAT: 2323 ft. Address: 255 East have no Steven Resnick and Henry A. Strong. Principals Gannon St., Tblare, Calif. 93274. Principal has no other Fort Scott. Kan. -Hefty Communications Ltd. seeks ch. other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. broadcast interests. Filed March 31. 20; ERP vis. 5,000 kw. aur. 500 w; HAAT: 185 ft. Address: Principal Broadcasting Inc. seeks 117 Woodland Dr., Cromwell, Conn. 06416. is Huron, Ohio -Great Lakes T ventynine Palms, Calif. -John Michael Bosquez seeks Maple Ave., owned by Steven Heft, who has no other broadcast interests. 96.1 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 328 ft. Address: 3801 ch. 31; ERP vis. 50 kw, aur. 5 kw; HAAT: minus 254 ft. G. Mc- Filed March 31. Castalia, Ohio 44824. Principal is owned by Ernest Address: 5951 Rose Ellen, 92277. Principal has no other Castalia Clellan, vice president of nonprofit WGGN -FM -TV broadcast interests. Filed March 31. Fort Scott, Kan. -Family Broadcasting Co. seeks ch. and WLLA(TV) Kalamazoo. Mich. Filed March 27. 20; ERP vis. 5,000 kw, aur. 500 w; HAAT: 765 ft. Address: Lamar, Colo. -Carl M. Fisher seeks ch. 12; ERP vis. 1404 5th Ave., S.E.. Altoona. Iowa 50009. Principal is Baytown. Tex. -Cornerstone Theological Seminary 1.5 kw, aur. 150 w; HAAT: 399.5 ft. Address: RD 10. Har-' 7310 owned by Jerry D. Montgomery, and his wife, Donna. It seeks 91.5 mhz; 400 w; HAAT: 200.08 ft. Address: vani Rd., Port Matilda, Pa. 16870. Principal has no other headed owns KTVG(TVI Grand Island, Neb.; KTTW(TV) Sioux Breda Dr., 77521. Principal is educational institution broadcast interests. Filed March 31. Falls, S.D., and new FM in Carlsbad, N.M. Filed March 31. by William M. McKnight. Filed March 25. R. Powley seeks ch. 25; ERP Longmont, Colo. -John Ltd. seeks ch. L. Bush seeks 103.3 mhz; 3 Salina, Kan. -Hefty Communications Clifton, Tex.- Lawrence vis. 10 kw, aur. 1 kw: HAAT: minus 26 ft. Address: 1536 Waco. Tex. 44: ERP vis. 5,000 kw. aur. 500 w; HAAT: 578 ft. Address: kw; HAAT: 328 ft. Address: P.O. Box 7307. Logan Ave.. Altoona, Pa. 16602. Principal owns WIIM -TV 117 Woodland Dr., Cromwell- Conn. 06416. Principal is 76714. Principal has no other broadcast interests. Filed Mich.. and six LPTV stations. Filed March Iron Mountain, owned by Steven Heft, who has no other broadcast interests. March 25. 31. Filed March 31. seeks Odessa, Tex. -Odessa Community Radio Inc. Bradenton, Fla. -Channel 66 of Bradenton Inc. seeks 1201 Harlem Wichita- Kan. -Wichita Communications seeks ch. 33; 96.1 mhz; 59 kw; HAAT: 450.2 ft. Address: ch. 66: ERP vis. 5,000 kw, aur. 500 kw; HAAT: 734 ft. ERP vis. 1,981 kw; HAAT: 459.2 ft. Address: R.R. I, Box #922. 79764. Principal is headed by Lilly Plummer. who 48 Terrace, Plantation. Fla. 33317. Princi- Address: 301 NW 203. Stockton. Iowa 52769. Principal is owned by Denny has no other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. Leonard Harris and his wife, Veronica. Filed pal is owned by Workman- who has no other broadcast interests. Filed March March 31. New TV's 31. Destin, Fla.-Sharon S. Smith seeks ch. 64; ERP vis. Jr. seeks ch. 4: ERP vis. Ponchatrain Broadcasting Co. seeks Arab, Ala. -William E. Bussey 15.85 kw. aur. 3.16 kw; HAAT: 287 ft. Address: 4961 Loch - Hammond, La.- Address: 304 Stanton I ,920 ft. 1.000 kw. aur. 200 kw; HAAT 417 ft. raven Dr.. Winston-Salem, N.C. 27104. Principal has no ch. 62; ERP vis. 5,000 kw. aur. 1,000 kw; HAAT: has no other broad- La. 70454. Princi- St.. Jacksonville. Ala. 36205. Principal other broadcast interests. Filed March 30. Address: 941 Muller Lane- Ponchatoula, cast interests. Filed March 31. pal is owned by Milo Neeha Beaver, Willie Grant Jackson, 64: ERP Destin. Fla. -Airwave Media Ltd. seeks ch. Ernest M. Deiparine and Paula Ro- -Overview Communications Ltd. seeks Keiko Iwasaki Niehaus. Douglas, Ala. vis. 20 kw. aur. 2 kw; HAAT: 200 ft. Address: Box 1362, Filed w; HAAT: minus 178 ft. vira !Cron. It has no other broadcast interests. March ch. 3; ERP vis. 1.8 kw, aur. 180 Islamagorda, Fla. 33036. Principal is owned by Phillip A. Tenn. 37922. Prin- 31. Address: 224 Clearfield Rd., Knoxville, Campolo, who has no other broadcast interests. Filed March who has no other broadcast cipal is owned by Chuck Hibbs, 30. Hammond. La.- Hammond Broadcasting Ltd. seeks interests. Filed March 31. ch. 62; ERP vis. 15.8 kw, aur. 3.16 kw; HAAT: 302 ft. Destin, Fla. -William F. Parrish seeks ch. 64: ERP vis. Communications Ltd. seeks Address: 7623 Brook Forest Way, Pensacola, Fla. 32514. Gadsden, Ala-Overview 513 kw. aur. 77 kw; HAAT: 246 ft. Address: Route 2. Box 500 kw; HAAT: 757 ft. Principal is owned by Edward C. Bowlds and ' lavis Little ch. 60; ERP vis. 5,000 kw. aur. 1360, Fruitland Park, Fla. 32731. Principal has no other Tenn. 37922. Prin- who have no other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. Address: 224 Clearfield Rd., Knoxville. broadcast interests. Filed March 31. who has no other broadcast cipal is owned by Chuck Hibbs, seeks ch. 62: Fon Walton Beach, Fla. -Clement S. Ross seeks ch. 58: Hammond, La.- Airwave Media Ltd. interests. Filed March 31. ft. Address: ERP vis. 5,000 kw. aur. 500 kw; HAAT: 450 ft. Address: 326 ERP vis. 5,000 kw, aur. 500 kw; HAAT 978 seeks ch. 34; ERP vis. is owned by Ozark, Ala-Skyway Television Spring Dr., Yalaha, Fla. 32797. Principal has no other broad- Box 1362, Islamagorda. Fla. 33036. Principal 416 Royal Tern Dr., no other broadcast interests. 5,000 kw; HAAT: 315 ft. Address: cast interests. Filed March 31. Phillip A. Campolo. who has Barefoot Bay, Fla. 32958. Principal is owned by John I. Filed March 31. Fort Walton Beach. Fla. -Jerome Swain seeks ch. 35; Garofalo, who has no other broadcast interests. Filed March ERP vis. 15.85 kw, aur. 3.16 kw; HAAT: 287 ft. Address: 31. Filed March 31. Marquette, Mich.-Upper Peninsula Telecasting Corp. Principal has 834 Allpeagood Ave., Tallahassee, Fla. 32303. seeks ch. 19; ERP vis. 1,000 kw. aur. 100 kw; HAAT: 1.041 Ala. Communications Ltd. seeks ch. Tbskegee, -Hefty no other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. 508 Karen Lane, Green Bay, Wis. 54301. Prin- Address: 117 ft. Address: 4; ERP vis. 1 kw, aur. 10 w; HAAT: 315 ft. West. Fla. -Penny Drucker seeks ch. 22; ERP vis. cipal is owned by Carolyn D. Goodwyn and James L. Tom- Woodland Dr., Cromwell, Conn. 06416. Principal is owned Key

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 93 lin, who have no other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. 30. broadcast interests. Filed March 31. Marquette, Mich. -Marquette Television Associates Grove. Okla. -Mountlake Communications seeks ch. seeks ch. 19: ERP vis. 1.000 kw; Walla Walla, Wash. Indent Broadcasting Inc. HAAT: 537.92 ft. Address: 45; ERP vis. 5.000 kw. aur. 500 kw; HAAT: 190 ft. Address: - seeks 1722 Maplewood Dr.. ch. 14: ERP vis. 1,000 kw, aur. 100 kw: Canandaigua. N.Y. 14424. Principal RD 2. Box 276. Petersburg, N.Y. 12138. Principal is owned HAAT: 1.400.3 ft. is owned by J. Address: Suite 3019, 108 West William Kimble. who has interest in two by Frederick Grimm, who has no other broadcast interests. Main. Apopka. Wash. AM's. one FM and four TV's. Filed March 31. Filed March 31. 32701. Principal is owned by Natalie Ross and Larry Van Ryn. who have no other Marquette. Mich. broadcast interests. Filed March 31. -Skyway Television seeks ch. 19; Guymon. Okla. -Carl M. Fisher seeks ch. 9; ERP vis. ERP vis. 1,000 kw; HAAT. 398 ft. Address: Martinsburg, W.Va. &D Broadcasting Ltd. seeks 416 Royal Tern 1.5 kw, aur. 150 kw; HAAT: 268 ft. Address: RD I, 110 -M Dr.. Barefoot Bay, Fla. 32958. is ch. 60; ERP vis. 1,000 kw, aur. 100 kw; HAAT: 751 ft. Principal owned by John .1. Harvard Rd.. Pon Matilda. Fla. 16870. Principal has no Garofalo. who has Address: P.O. Box 4386. Tyler. 75702. no other broadcast interests. Filed March other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. Tex. Principal is 31. principally owned by Robin Hellerich. who has no other Scranton. Pa. -Robin C. Brandt seeks ch. 64; ERP vis. broadcast interests. Jackson, Miss. -Overview Filed March 31. Communications Ltd. seeks 150 kw. aur. 15 kw: HAAT: 1.256 ft. Address: 17012 Third ch. 18: ERP vis. 1.000 kw. aur. Martinsburg, W.Va.- Steven Heft seeks ch. 60; ERP 100 kw; HAAT: 448 ft. St.. Juniata. Altoona, Pa. 16601. Principal has no other vis. 1.000 kw. aur. 100 kw: HAAT: 751 Address: 224 Clearfield Rd.. Knoxville. Tenn. 37922. Prin- broadcast interests. Filed ft. Address: 117 March 31. Woodland Dr., cipal is owned by Chuck Hibbs. who has no other broadcast Cromwell, Conn. 06416. Principal has no interests. Filed March 31. Cidra, P.R.- Ebenezer Broadcasting Group seeks ch. other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. 46: ERP vis. 1,000 kw; HAAT: 1.377.6 ft. Address: P.O. Fond Du Lac. Wis. -Church of Christ Ministry Laurel, Miss. -Carl M. Fisher sceks ch. 18: ERP vis. seeks 20 Box A -K, 00639. Principal is equally owned by Engel Man- ch. 68; ERP vis. kw. aur. 2 100 kw, aur. IO kw; HAAT: 221.5 ft. kw; HAAT: 305 ft. Address: RD 1. 110 Harvard uel Pabon Tolentino. Carmen Raquel Del Rio Guzman and Address: Principal is nonprofit corporation headed by Jan Rd.. Port Matilda. Fla. 16870. Principal has no other broad- Enrique Lugo Rios. who have no other broadcast interests. Arthur Starks. who has no other cast interests. Filed March 31. broadcast interests. Filed Filed March 31. March 31. Tupelo, Miss. -Airwave Media Ltd. seeks ch. 35; ERP Fajardo. P.R. -Demarys de Jesus seeks ch. 34; ERP vis. Manitowoc. Wis. -Tony C.G. Hendey seeks ch. 16: vis. 22 kw. aur. 2 kw: HAAT: 315 ft. Address: Box 1362, 5.000 kw. aur. 1.000 kw: HAAT: 2.876.56 ft. Address: 101- ERP vis. 10.7 kw. aur. 1.07 Islamagorda. Fla. 33036. kw: HAAT: 129.27 ft. Address: Principal is owned by Phillip A. 1 107th St.. Villa Carolina, P.R. 00630. Principal has no P.O. Box 11747. Fort Wayne, Ind. 46860. Campolo. who has no other broadcast interests. Principal has no Filed March other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. other broadcast 31. interests. Filed March 31. San German, P.R.- Freddie Gautier Broadcasting Co. Missoula, Mo. -Robin C. Brandt ch. seeks 17; ERP vis. seeks ch. 42; ERP vis. 1,000 kw, aur. 100 kw; HAAT. 265 ft. 9 kw. sur. 900 w; HAAT: 2.494 ft. Address: 17012 Third St.. Address: Box 154. 00753. Principal owns WSOL(AM) San Juniata, Altoona. Pa. 16601. Facilities Changes Principal has no other broad- German and new FM in Cajas, both Puerto Rico. Filed cast interests. Filed March 31. March 31. Bath. N.Y. H. Walker AM's -William III seeks ch. 14; ERP Florence, S.C. -Albert D. Ervin seeks ch. 21; ERP vis. vis. 1000 kw; HAAT: Address: Tendered 1,043.04 ft. P.O. Box 1341. 3,000 kw, aur. 300 kw; HAAT: 1,590 ft. Address: 408 Maple Highland, N.Y. 12528. Principal has no other broadcast in- St., P.O. Box 736, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577. Principal has WTXN (910 khz) Lafayette. Ala.-Seeks CP to change terests. Filed March 31. interest in WYEA(AM)-WAWV(FM) Sylacauga. Ala.. and city of license to Pepperell, Ala. Filed April 6. Corning. N.Y. -Coyle Communications seeks ch. 48: WWBR(AM)- WRGZ(FM) Harriman. Tenn. Filed March KCGS (960 khz) Marshall, Ark. -Seeks CP to increase ERP vis. 50 kw, aur. 580 w: HAAT: 31. 1,920 ft. Address: 15 power to 5 kw. Filed April 6. Maple St., 14830. Principal is owned by Diedre S. Coyle, Florence. S.C. -Magara Communications seeks ch. 21; who has no other broadcast interests. WGRR (960 khz) Prichard, Ala. -Seeks CP to increase Filed March 30. ERP vis. 5.000 kw, aur. 1,000 kw; HAAT: 1.989 ft. Address: day power to 5 kw. Filed April 2. Syracuse, N.Y. -Blocktown Satellite Uplink Inc. seeks Box 1768, Hilton Head Island. S.C. 29925. Principal is KAVL ch. 43; ERP vis. 10.337 kw. aur. 1.337 kw; HAAT: 2 ft. owned by Dorothy Aranda and Anita Magliola. Aranda (610 khz) Lancaster, Calif. -Seeks CP to increase 4 Address: 7858 Main St.. Fabius, N.Y. 13063. Principal is owns new FM in Bluffton. S.C. Filed March 31. power to kw and increase day power to 5 kw. Filed owned by Gerald E. Devine April 3. and his wife. Linda, who have lellico. Tenn. -Pine Mountain Christian Broadcasting no other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. Inc. seeks ch. 54; ERP vis. 39 kw. aur. 3.9 kw: HAAT: 1,222 KRDG (1330 khz) Redding, Calif. -Seeks CP to change hours Manteo. N.C. -Airwave Media Ltd. seeks ch. 4; ERP ft. Address: Box 847. 37762. Principal is educational non- of operation to unlimited by adding night service with 5 kw; change vis. 20 kw. aur. 2 kw: HAAT: 190 ft. Address: Box 1362, profit corporation headed by Wayne Marter. president. Filed TL and make changes in ant. sys. Filed April 6. Islamagorda, Fla. 33036. Principal is owned by Phillip A. March 27. Campolo, who has no other broadcast interests. Filed March Union City. lane -James Curtis Guthrie seeks ch. 41; KIQI (1010 khz) San Francisco-Seeks CP to increase 31. ERP vis. 1.000 kw, aur. 100 kw; HAAT: 305 ft. Address: night power to 2 kw. Filed April 6. Manteo. N.C. Route 3, Box 201, Fulton. Ky. 42041. Principal -Sherricom Four Inc. seeks ch. 4; ERP has no other KERI (II 80 khz) Wasco, Calif. -Seeks CP to increase vis. 31.6 kw. aur. 6.3 kw: broadcast interests. Filed March 31. HAAT: 251 ft. Address: 2613 day power to 10 kw; change city of license to Wasco-Green- Craig Ave.. Concord. N.C. 28025. is acres. Principal Phillip E. Alpine. lax.- Airwave Media Ltd. seeks ch. 12; ERP Wash., and make changes in ant. sys. Filed April 2. Bolton, Augustine H. Lamben and York David Anthony. It vis. 10 kw, aur. I kw; HAAT. 444 ft. Address: Box 1362. has no other WNTY (990 khz) Southington, Conn. -Seeks MP to broadcast interests. Filed March 31. Islamagorda. Fla. 33036. Principal is owned by Phillip A. increase power to 1 kw. Filed April 2. Manteo, N.C. -Carl M. Fisher seeks ch. 4: ERP vis. 1.8 Campolo, has no other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. kw. WLOP (1370 khz) Jesup, Ga. -Seeks CP to change aur. ISO w; HAAT: 147 ft. Address: RD I, 110 Harvard Crockett, Tex. -Hefty Communications Inc. seeks ch. hours of operation to unlimited by adding night Rd.. Port Matilda. Fla. 16870. Principal has no other broad- 41; service with ERP vis. 22.4 kw, aur. 2.24 kw; HAAT: 315 ft. Address: 2.5 kw and make changes cast interests. Filed March 31. in ant. sys. Filed April 6. 117 Woodland Dr., Cromwell. Conn. 06416. Principal is WJRC (1510 khz) Joliet, 111.-Seeks CP Fargo, N.D. -Red River Broadcast Corp. seeks ch. 7; owned by Steven Heft, who has no other broadcast interests. to increase power to 1.5 kw. Filed April 6. ERP vis. 316 kw. HAAT: 521.52 ft. Address: P.O. Box Filed March 31. 2801, 58108. Principal John W. Bowler and Myron Kunin Crockett, Tex. -Peggy Nicholson seeks ch. 40: ERP vis. WBYG (930 khz) Sandwich, 111. -Seeks mod. of CP to and family. It has no other broadcast interests. Filed increase day power to 2.5 kw. Filed 6. March 22.4 kw. aur. 2.24 kw; HAAT: 315 ft. Address: 4809 Cole - April 30. heme Rd.. Baltimore. Principal has no other broadcast inter- WSRG (1070 khz) Elkton. Ky-Seeks CP to increase Jamest ests. Filed own, N.D. -Skyway Television seeks ch. 7; ERP March 31. day power to 1 kw. Filed April 6. vis. 1 kw, aur. IO w; HAAT: 207 ft. Address: 416 Royal Tern Del Rio, Tex. -Garcia Communications Inc. seeks ch. WEKC (710 khz) Williamsburg, Ky -Seeks CP to in- Dr.. Barefoot Bay, Fla. 32958. Principal is owned by John J. 10; ERP vis. 3.5 kw, aur. 350 w; HAAT: 1.263 ft. Address: crease day power to 4.2 kw. Filed April 6. Garofalo, who has no other broadcast interests. Filed March 367 Macy St.. San Bernardino, Calif. 92410. Principal is 31. KEZM (1310 khz) Sulphur, La. -Saks CP to change owned by Marta G. Garcia and Edward Powley, who have no hours of operation to unlimited by adding night service. Jamestown, N.D. -Archie Bishop other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. seeks ch. 27; ERP' Filed April 6. vis. 1 kw, aur. 10 w; HAAT: 214 ft. Address: P.O. Box 4386. Paris, Tex. -Mountlake Communications seeks ch. 36; Tyer, lbx. 75702. Principal has no other WBMD (750 khz) Baltimore-Seeks CP to reduce day broadcast interests. ERP vis. 5,000 kw. aur. 500 kw; HAAT: 312 ft. Address: RD Filed March 31. power to 710 w and make changes in ant. sys. Filed April 2. 2. Box 276, Petersburg. N.Y. 12138. Principal is owned by WPVG Jamestown, N.D.- Baxter Broadcasting Corp. seeks Frederick Grimm, who has no other broadcast interests. (1160 khz) Boonsboro. Md. -Saks mod. of CP to change ch. 7; ERP vis. 201 kw, aur. 20.1 kw; HAAT: 811 ft. Ad- Filed March 31. city of license to Funkstown. Md.; increase night dress: Box 647, Fargo, N.D. 58107. Principal is power to 2 kw and increase day power to I kw; change TL owned by Danville, Va.- Danville Communications seeks ch. 24; James B. Pearson and Scott Fridland. It has no and make changes in ant. sys. Filed April 3. other broad- ERP vis. 5,000 kw, aur. 1,000 kw; HAAT: 99.97 ft. Address: cast interests. Filed March 27. 3509 Normandy La., SW, Apt. 34, Roanoke, Va. 24018. WACE (730 khz) Chicopee, Mass. -Saks CP to in- Duncan, Okla.-Steven Sparks seeks ch. 40; ERP vis. Principal has no other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. crease night power to 500 w and increase day power to 9.3 1.000 kw, aur. 100 kw; HAAT: 199.5 ft. Address: 2607 kw and make changes in ant. sys. Filed April 6. River Danville, Va. -Overview Communications Ltd. seeks Hill Circle #1406. Arlington. Tex. 76006. Principal has no ch. 3; ERP vis. 1.8 kw, aur. 180 w; HAAT: minus 178 ft. KLOH (1050 khz) Pipestone, Minn. -Seeks CP to in- other broadcast interests. Filed March 31. Address: 224 Clearfield Rd., Knoxville, Tenn. 37922. Prin- crease power to 8 kw and make changes in ant. sys. Filed Duncan, Okla. -Teesha Broadcasting Ltd. seeks ch. 40; cipal is owned by Chuck Hibbs. who has no other broadcast April 3. ERP vis. 1,000 kw, aur. 100 kw; HAAT: 196 interests. Filed March 31. ft. Address: W WJZ (640 khz) Mt. Holly, N.J. -seeks CP to increase 1313 St. James Blvd., Evansville. Ind. 47714. Principal is Morton, Wash. -Morton Broadcasting seeks ch. 39; day power to 50 kw and make changes in ant. sys. Filed owned by Margaret D'Aoust, who has no other broadcast ERP vis. 5,000 kw, aur. 500 kw; HAAT: 2,000 ft. Address: April 6. interests. Filed March 31. RR I, Box 203, 52759. Principal is owned by Denny Work- WNNJ (1360 khz) Newton. N.J. -Seeks CP to change Elk City, Okla. -Airwave Media man, who has no other broadcast interests. Filed March Ltd. seeks ch. 31; ERP 31. hours of operation to unlimited by adding night service with vis. 10 kw, aur. 1 kw: HAAT: 455 ft. Address: Box 1362, Spokane, Wash. -Robin C. Brandt seeks ch. 34; ERP 300 w; increase day power to 2 kw; change TL and make Islamagorda. Fla. 33036. Principal is owned by Phillip A. vis. 10 kw. aur. I kw; HAAT: 1,903 ft. Address: 1012 Third changes in ant. sys. Filed April 6. Campolo, who has no other broadcast interests. Filed March St., Juniata. Altoona. Pa. 16601. Principal has no other W V NJ (1160 khz) Oakland, N.J. -Seeks mod. of CP to

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 94 WNCB (89.1 mhz) Duluth. Minn. -Seeks CP to change to 2.5 kw; to change HAAT to 1.500 ft. Filed April 3. increase day power to IO kw and night power HAAT to 429.7 ft. Filed April 6. change TL and make changes in ant. sys. Filed April 3. WAWZ (99.1 mhz) Zarepath, N.J. -Seeks mod. of CP KCMI (103.9 mhz) Terrytown, Neb.-Seeks CP to khz) Mansfield. Ohio-Seeks CP to to change TL. Filed April 3. WCLW (1140 change freq. to 96.9 mhz: change 11; change ERP to 100 to unlimited by adding night ser- CP to change hours of operation KANW (89.1 mhz) Albuquerque, N.M.-Seeks kw; change HAAT to 692 and make changes in ant. sys. 1 change TL and 1 day power to kw; vice with kw; increase change ERP to 17.1 kw. Filed April 3. Filed March 31. make changes in ant. sys. Filed April 2. mod. of KTRA (102.1 mhz) Farmington, N.M. -Seeks WCVP -FM (95.9 mhz) Robbinsvillc. N.C. -Seeks CP khz) Reedsport, Ore. -Seeks mod. of CP to 993 ft. Filed March KDUN (1470 CP to change TL and change HAAT to change TL; change ERP to 60 w and change HAAT to power to 630 w and make changes in ant. to increase night 31. 2.008 ft. Filed April 2. sys. Filed April 6. --Seeks mod. of KBBU (102.3 mhz) Los Lunas. N.M. WNSR (105.1 mhz) New York-Seeks mod. of CP to khz) San German. P.R. -Seeks MP to to minus 118.1 ft. Filed WSOL (1090 CP to change TL and change HAAT change ERP to 4.19 kw and change HAAT to 1,256 ft. Filed to 10 kw: change TL and make changes in increase power April 6. April 6. ant. sys. Filed April 2. CP to WHRL (103.1 mhz) Rensselaer. N.Y. -Seeks KCMX -FM (101.9 mhz) Ashland, Ore. -Seeks CP to khz) Hope Valley, R.I. -Seeks CP to in- 3. WJJF (1180 change ERP to 3 kw. Filed April change ERP 50 kw. Filed March 31. crease power to 2.8 kw. Filed April 6. mod. of CP KLVV (107.5 mhz) Pahrunmp, Nev. -Seeks WDAC (94.5 mhz) Lancaster. Pa. -Seeks CP to change khz) Santa Clara, S.C. -Seeks CP to April 6. WHYZ (1070 to change ERP to 24.5 kw. Filed TL: change ERP to 19 kw and change HAAT to 810.2 ft. change hours of operation to unlimited by adding night ser- WMAG (99.5 mhz) High Point. N.C.-Seeks CP to Filed April 3. vice with 50 kw and change city of license to Sans Souci, make changes in ant. sys. Filed March 31. mod. of CP to S.C. Filed April 3. KBAL -FM San Saba, Tex. -Seeks WQXX (92.1 mhz) Morgantown. N.C. -Seeks CP to change TL and change HAAT to 394 ft. Filed April 2. KDRY (1100 khz) Alamo Heights. Tex. -Seeks CP to change HAAT to 327 ft. Filed April 3. Tacoma. Wash. -Seeks CP to change city of license to San Antonio-Alamo Heights. Tex. KRPM -FM (106.1 mhz) to 1,089 ft. and make changes in and increase night power to 2 kw. Filed Apr. 2. WHBC -FM (103.1 mhz) Hampton. S.C.-Seeks CP to change TL; change HAAT change HAAT to 328 fl. Filed April 3. ant. sys. Filed April 3. KCHG (810 khz) Somerset. Fix. -Seeks mod. of CP to Wash. -Seeks CP to change hours of operation to unlimited by adding night ser- KJCR (88.3 mhz) Keene. Tex. -Seeks mod. of CP to KNBQ (97.3 mhz) Tacoma- Seattle. Filed March 31. vice with 250 w. Filed April 6. change TL: change ERP to 25 kw and change HAAT to 266 make changes in ant. sys. ft. Filed April 2. KMT1 (1340 khz) Manti. Utah -Seeks CP to change TV's Tex. -Seeks mod. of CP Io freq. to 650 khz: change power to 900 w -D and 2 kw -N and KAPT (94.7 mhz) Luling. Accepted change TL. Filed April 6. change ERP 97.4 kw and change HAAT to 1.256.2 ft. WJOE (ch. 51) Marianna, Fla. -Seeks MP to change Richland. Wash. -Seeks mod. Tex. -Seeks CP to KZUN (1600 khz) West KROB -FM (99.9 mhz) Robstown. ERP vis. to 12 kw, ant. 1.2 kw; change HAAT to 367 ft. and to City. Idaho: reduce day to 953 ft. Filed April 6. of CP to change city of license Elk change TL and change HAAT make changes in ant. sys. Filed April 6. power to I kw and change TL. Filed April 6. -Seeks WPRE -FM (94.3 mhz) Prairie Du Chien. Wis. WHLL (ch. 27) Worcester. Mass. -Seeks MP to change Wash. CP to in- Filed 3. KITZ 0400 khz) Silverdale. -Seeks CP to change ERP 1.15 kw. April ERP vis. to 2.301 and aur. 230. Filed April 3. crease day power to 1 kw. Filed April 6. Wis. CP to change WGGQ (99.3 mhz) Waupun. -Seeks KTCI -TV (ch. 17) St. Paul. Minn.-Seeks CP to change Mary's. W.Va. -Seeks CP to in- to 360.5 ft. Filed April 6. WVVW (630 khz) St. ERP to 2.5 kw and change HAAT ERP vis. to 141 kw. Filed April 2. crease power to I kw. Filed April 3. Amalie. V.1.-Seeks CP WCWI (101.1 mhz) Charlone KYRT (ch. 29) San Antonio -Seeks MP to change ERP Wis. CP to change change ERP to 44.8 kw and WLKE (690 khz) Oshkosh. -Seeks to change freq. to 104.3 mhz: vis. 3.160 kw. sur. 316 kw. and change TL. Filed April 6. hours of operation to unlimited by adding night service with change HAAT to 1.605.6 ft. Filed March 31. 250 w; increase day power to 400 w and make changes in ant. sys. Filed April 6. Accepted Actions WDAL (107.1 mhz) Linden, Ala. -Seeks mod. of CP to Accepted AM's change TL. Filed April 3. WVOK (690 khz) Birmingham, Ala. -Granted app. to WCAO (600 khz) Baltimore-Seeks CP to change TL to change ser- WBZD (106.3 mhz) Cadiz. Ky -Seeks CP change hours of operation to unlimited by adding night and make changes in ant. sys. Filed April 2. HAAT to 321 ft. Filed March 31. vice with 500 w and make changes in ant. sys. Action April KKAR (1180 khz) Bellevue. Neb. -Seeks mod. of CP KCIL (107.5 mhz) Houma, La. -Seeks CP to change 1. to operate trans. by remote control. Filed April 2. TL and change HAAT to 980.7 ft. Filed April 2. KPTO (890 khz) Citrus Heights. Calif.-Dismissed app. KXAM (1440 khz) Helotes, Tex. -Seeks mod. of CP to make changes in ant. sys. Filed March 27. KYKY 198.1 mhz) St. Louis -Seeks CP to change TL; to change TL and change SL. Filed April 2. change HAAT to 1.026.6 ft. Filed April 2. el3 Mirage. Calif.--Granted app. FM's KCPC (1200 khz) Rancho to change TL and make changes in ant. sys. Action March Tendered 26. KWTD -FM (106.3 mhz) Lonoke. Ark. -Seeks CP to Summary of broadcasting WAGN (1340 khz) Menominee. Minn. -Dismissed change ERP to 2.5 kw and change HAAT to 353 ft. Filed 1987 app. to increase night power to I kw. Action March 20. April 6. as of January 31, WDGY (1130 khz) Minneapolis-Granted app. to in- WQBA (107.5 mhz) Miami -Seeks CP to change TL: crease night power to 30.5 kw. Action April I. change ERP to 95 kw; change HAAT to 980.7 ft. and make On Air CP's Total' Service app. to changes in ant. sys. Filed April 2. WXLT (94.1 mhz) McComb. Miss.-Granted March 26. Commercial AM 4,867 170 5.037 change TL and change HAAT to 980 ft. Action WAWV (102.3 mhz) Santa Rosa Beach. Fla. -Seeks CP Commercial FM 3.946 418 4.364 app. to to change TL. Filed April 2. KS1V (1320 khz) Clayton. Mo.-Granted Educational FM 1.263 173 1.436 change TL. Action March 24. WIRK -FM (107.9 mhz) West Palm Beach. Fla. -Seeks Total Radio 10.076 761 10.837 Valley, Nev.-Granted app. to CP to change TL and change HAAT to 984 ft. Filed March KJOR (550 khz) Sun 1.115 766 1,881 Nev. Action April I. 31. FM translators change city of license to Reno, Granted app. to WSHU (91.1 mhz) Fairfield. Conn. -Seeks mod. of CP WXRL (1300 khz) Lancaster, N.Y.- TV 546 23 569 change city of license to to change ERP to 11.22 kw and change HAAT to 620 ft. Commercial VHF increase day power to 2.935 kw Filed April 3. Commercial UHF TV 454 222 676 Lancaster. Action April I. 113 app. to in- WKKD -FM Aurora, Ill. -Seeks CP to change ERP to Educational VHF TV 110 3 WICE (550 khz) Pawtucket. R.1.-Returned night power to 3.9 kw 2.85 kw: change HAAT to 337.8 ft. and make changes in Educational UHF TV 187 25 212 crease day power to 5 kw; increase in ant. sys. Action April I. ant. sys. Filed April 3. Total TV 1.297 273 1.570 and make changes Ind. -Seeks CP to *WISU (89.7 mhz) Terre Haute. FM's change ERP to 19.94 kw; change HAAT to 589.7 ft. and VHF LPN 247 74 321 app. to 3. KAVS (97.7 mhz) Mojave. Calif. - Granted change TL. Filed April UHF LPN 163 136 299 change TL: change ERP to 3 kw and change HAAT to 300 ft. KRIT mhz) Clarion, Iowa-Seeks mod. of CP to 410 210 620 (96.9 Total LPN Filed March 27. change TL and change HAAT to 57.3 ft. Filed April 3. KVRE -FM (101.7 mhz) Santa Rosa. Calif. - Granted WTWR -FM (98.3 mhz) Adrian. Mich. -Seeks CP to 2.981 145 3.126 VHF translators app. to change TL; change ERP to 260 w and change HAAT change TL: change HAAT to 439.5 ft. and change ERP to 3 UHF translators 1.998 293 2.291 to 1.115.2 ft. Action March 30. kw. Filed April 6. WCOZ (96.7 mhz) Paris. Ky- Granted app. to change *WEMU (89.1 mhz) Ypsilanti. Mich. -Seeks CP to ITFS 250 114 364 ERP to 1.45 kw and change HAAT to 469 ft. Action March change ERP to 15.5 kw: change HAAT to 288.6 ft. and make Low -power auxiliary 824 0 824 31. changes in ant. sys. Filed April 3. TV auxiliaries 7.430 205 7.635 WSEK (96.7 mhz) Sommet, Ky.- Granted app. to WJQK (99.3 mhz) Zeeland. Mich. -Seeks CP to UHF translator /boosters 6 0 6 change HAAT to 328 ft. Action March 26. change ERP 2.5 kw. Filed April 6. Experimental TV 3 5 8 KLPL -FM (92.7 mhz) Lake Providence. La.-Granted KDEX -FM (102.3 mhz) Dexter. Mo. -Seeks CP to Remote pickup 12.338 53 12.391 app. to change TL. Action March 31. change TL and change HAAT to 278 ft. Filed March 31. Aural STL 8 intercity relay 2.836 166 3.002 WQSR (105.7 mhz) Catonsville, Md.-Granted app. to KMNR (89.7 mhz) Rolla, Mo.-Seeks CP to change change ERP to 50 kw and change HAAT to 492 ft. Action ERP 449 w: change HAAT to 325 ft. and change TL. Filed Includes off-air licenses. March 2. April 3. WLVW (105.5 mhz) Salisbury. Md.- Granted app. to KCMW -FM (90.9 mhz) Warrensburg. Mo. -Seeks CP

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 95 change ERP to 2.1 kw. Filed March 27. change IL; change ERP to 1.15 kw; change HAAT to 360.4 to 2.820 kw; aur. 282 kw. Action March 31. WATD -FM (95.9 mhz) Marshfield. Mass. -Granted ft. and make changes in ant. sys. Action March 25. WCLJ (ch. 42) Bloomington. Ind.- Granted app. to app. to change ERP to 2.8 kw and change HAAT to 345 ft. WGLU (92.1 mhz) Johnstown. Pa.-Granted app. to change HAAT to 1.039.8 ft. Action March 31. Action March 25. change ERP to 300 w. Action March 31. KBTV (ch. 69.) Des Moines. Iowa- Granted app. to KBSR -FM (95.3 mhz) Hardin. Mont. -Granted app. to WOEZ-FM (100.9 mhz) Milton. Pa.- Granted app. to change ERP vis. to 220 kw. aur. 22 kw: change HAAT to to change freq. to 95.5 mhz: change TL change ERP to 95.4 change ERP to 640 w. Filed March 27. 191.2 ft. and change TL. Filed March 26. kw; change HAAT to 984 ft. and make changes in ant. sys. Action March 31. KALP (92.7 mhz) Alpine. Tex.- Granted app. to WWAT (ch. 53) Chillicothe. Ohio-Granted app. to change HAAT to 268 ft. Action March 31. change ERP vis. to 5.000 kw. aur. 500 kw. Action March 31. KMAZ (92.9 mhz) Beatrice. Neb. -Granted app. to KHYI (94.9 mhz) Arlington. change TL: change ERP to 100 kw and change HAAT to 810 Tex.- Granted app. to WINT-TV (ch. 20) Crossville. Tenn. -Granted app. to change SL. ft. Action March 31. Filed March 26. change ERP vis. to 14.8 kw; aur. 1.48 kw; change TL: KTLC (99.3 mhz) Tye. change HAAT to 158.7 ft. and make changes in ant. sys. WSLT (106.3 mhz) Ocean City, N.J.- Granted app. to Tex.-Granted app. to change freq. to 99.7 mhz; change TL; change Action March 30. change ERP to 3 kw and change HAAT to 310 ft. Action ERP 100 kw and March 25. change HAAT to 743.9 ft. Action April I. WMVA -FM (96.3 mhz) Martinsville. KNFT-FM (102.9 mhz) Bayard. N.M.-GGranted app. to Va-Granted app. to change TL: change to Call Letters to change freq. to 102.9 mhz; change TL: change ERP to HAAT 1.282.5 ft. and make changes in ant. sys. Action 29.14 kw and change HAAT to 491.2 ft. Action March 26. April I. WKJX (96.7 mhz) Elizabeth City, N.C. - Granted app. TV's to change HAAT to 282 ft. Filed March 27. Applications WFTS -TV (ch. 28) Tampa. Fla. -Granted app. to Call WOTL (90.3 mhz) Toledo. Ohio-Granted app. to change HAAT to 1.546 ft.; change TL and change ERP vis. Sought by New FMa

WTHL Somerset Educational Broadcasting Founda- tion. Somerset, Ky. WEVS Ed Mar Schure Communications Inc., Sauga- Services tuck. Mich. Existing AM FCC ON-LINE DATABASE 301-731-5877 e-ir WCVG WCLU Richard L. Plessinger. Covington. Ky , r...... , datswopld® a.,o i,,.. Existing W. WNH WLPR TMCI Broadcasting Inc.. Mobile, Ala. . AMFM'. ,i' WEJZ WLCS Win Communications Ltd. Partner- 4827 Rugby Aye Suie 200 ystems Ltd. MD 20814 ship. Jacksonville, Fla. Bethesda sR... S.i , 13011 6528822 1.800-365-5754 ..,...a,.....,,.a 20 /84 ' WOOK WJLC -FM Power Broadcasting Inc.. South Boston. Va. Grants Complete Listing Of: BROADCAST DATA SERVICES Call Assigned to Computerized Broadcast Service Including New AMa Data Baser Allocation Studies CALL KKJZ Anita L. Levine, Soledad. Calif. LETTERS Terrain Profiles Call Letter Systems 1 //iv. of.Noffei. Larson .F Johnson. /tir. WHRC Horizon Broadcasting Corp.. Edwardsville, P. 0 Box 13789 Jackson. MS 39236 -3789 (703) 841 -0282 III. 1601) 981 -3222 WJSE Jose J. Martinez and Associates. Ceiba. PR. KFCR French Creek Communications Inc.. Custer, S.D. Completely Curent - No Mar4me Cals RAM1ROMDI, INC. KBVM Metro Catholic Broadcasting Inc Portland. Connector Supplier Ore. AVAILABLE to the Broadcast Industry New FMa CALL LETTERS Kings/ITT Cannon WITH FULL APPLICATION KR KDEV Locher 67 Jafryn Blvd. E. Development Corp., Juneau. Alaska RADIO INFORMATION CFNTLA KFSZ I. ]r] L. rTm Avenue York, NY 1002? Deer Park, N.V. 11729 Frederick Shaffer. Payson. Ariz. aliNew Yk, (516) 242-4700 KSAY Axel! Broadcasting, Fort Bragg. Calif. WTJT Okeloosa Public Radio Inc.. Crestview Fla. WSEB Suncoast Educational Broadcasting Corp.. UNUSED Stephen Raleigh Englewood, Fla. CALL LETTERS Broadcast Services WSCA National Christian Network Inc.. Fort Myers, Full Service Technical Consulting Fla. Specialists In Audio & RF Systems WGWD Getson Wayne Burkhalter, Gretna, Fla. Facility Designi Installation WHAN Haires City Public Radio. Lakeland, datawT1d® PO. Boa 3403, Princeton, N.J. 08540 Fla. 1- 800 -368 -5754 (808) 799.4357 WTBM Tanis! Broadcasting Corp_ Mexico, Fla. WPBS Prince AMenue Baptist Christian School, Ath- ens. Ga audio communications inc. KAGB Agnew -Sachs Broadcasting, Honolulu WJBZ James Brucker Delphi. Ind. COMPLETE ENGINEERING NEEDS tr +a+aaa.atilaC. KERB FCC Mammon M 0wpts AM. aROADCAST CONSULTAN IS AND EN(iiNLf RS Freeman Broadcasting. Girard. Kan. FM. UM Tartan S s4 Frecturcy Sham FCC pp'cal+J^'. ! KBOC Boll Communications Inc.. Goodland, Kan. Fold Elgineerep Research F.eaue,¢y5ea,cm., rowe, Eeaxn arn u-.,.n..--, WHCI Hampshire County Broadcasting Inc.. Am- P.O. Box 37732 Faly Dean ano Cmsmn.n Shreveport, La 71133 -7732 Callad herst. Mich. NENNE 74 W .,p[nN 23.00 Moon 8.1 Call (318) 746-4332 pewObn WIMP David OTI S6T68r3 MI lei ]. Schabeg, Mio. Mich. KARL Karon Lundeen, Tracy Minn. WFAJ Faith Educational Foundation. Michigan City. DONT BE A STRANGER Mo. KWCC Owensville Communications Co.. Owens- 8raaas;ir,gs '9' 78''. Readers Display gout Prolessionai or Service villa. Mo. Cara nere It will be seen by Station and KMCC Michael J. Banns, Thoreau N.M. cable TV system owners ana decision makers WNCW Isothermal Community College, Spindale, '1982 Readership Survey showing 5 2 N C. readers per copy KDIU Collins Communications Co., Dimmitt, Tex. Existing AM

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Successful small market AM/FM RADIO in Maryland ex- Growing small market in Northern New York, full ser- panding sales team. Immediate openings. Experience vice AM, heavy news committment. Looking for self preferred. HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT Salary plus commission, travel allowance, starter, with local government experience 8 newscast- life health and benefits. 301 -423-9497. ing ability. If you love radio, you've got the opportunity Wanted: S.E. group seeks general managers for po- Cassette and resume to Brian Ashley, News sition now Local sales manager needed for market leader. Ex- Director. and in the future, Call 912 -264-6251. WTNY AM, Watertown, NY 13601. perienced manager with CRMC preferred. Letter & re- Program manager Unique opportunity for highly sume to KDON AM /FM. Attn. a G.M., Box 81460, Salinas, Newsradio AM drive editor WEEI, Newsradio in Bos- qualified program manager to take full CA 93912 EOE. responsibility ton, is looking for an AM drive editor. This is a career for content, mix and sound of an all -news station that Sales manager for hottest opportunity for a team oriented editor who can handle plays a vital role as the information resource of a very radio station in fastest growing story selection, reporter assignments, slotting hourly dynamic community Must have experience in manag- county in New York state. Salary, override, and perks. news packages, managing anchors and writers. This is ing a news operation including personnel relations and Contact George J. Dacre, 914-651 -4446 or write not a position for a person who thinks AM drive news is organization. This medium market East Coast to: WTBO PO. Box 1110, Florida, NY 10921. AM sta- only reading the Boston papers to our listeners. The tion with a large news staff offers an exciting challenge. Midwest group seeks 2 experienced aggressive indi- position is on a management track, and does not lead Send complete resume and income requirements to viduals. First: Take-charge sales manager. Second. Sa- to on-air work. Compensation will reflect experience S.V. Hawkins, 1215 French Street, Wilmington. DE lesperson. If you like a challenge, making and skill. Previous experience is required. 19801. money and a Experience nice area, send credentials to Box S -39. with CBS newsradio methodology is desirable. Re- sume National sales representative: Fast and references to Leslie Fletcher, WEEI, 4450 growing direct South Florida news station seeks account executives mail firm looking for aggressive Prudential Tower, Boston, MA 02199. No phone calls. pro with radio GM or who care about clients and know how to get results GSM background. You would live in the sunny South- from radio advertising. Resumes to Box S -34. June opening news/announcer. Possible sports. etc. west and call on radio station owners and managers all Steady reader Good speech. low voice. Central New over the country Sell the hottest direct mail promotion Salesperson needed in Washington, D.C. Broadcast York. Beginner considered. Box S -26. there is. Top dollar earnings and all expenses paid. opportunity with innovative radio firm selling new con- Management possible for real performer. If you see cepts. Broadcasting and writing experience and famil- News anchors, reporters, personalities to premiere travel as exciting, and your current position going no- iarity with AD/PR agencies helpful. Call Tom at North exclusive news information format in south Florida. Re- where, send your resume and references to: Box S -27. American Network 202 -429 -0678. sumes to Box S -33.

SW group seeks sales oriented manager. June 1 News director. Administers the news and public affairs opening. Small market AM FM, consistent profits. Suc- HELP WANTED ANNOUNCERS department of radio station KCSN-FM. Recruits, trains cessful applicant must have proven sales and man- and supervises staff. Serves as a liaison to National Announcer Classica music background, production agement track record. Equity opportunity Send re- Public Radio. 4 years of full -time technical or profes- skills. experience required. No beginners. Send resume and earnings record. Galen O. Gilbert, PO. Box sional experience in a broadcast journalism. sume to Box 5 -13. EOE. 4 year 50539, Denton, TX 76206 EOE/MF college degree in related field and familiarity with var- WNJY in West Palm Beach is looking for the country's ious audio equipment. Salary: 52060- 2478/month. Ap- General manager, WWNO -FM. General manager su- plication best Music -Of-Your -Life morning communicator. Join a requires completing form available at Person- pervises full -time staff of 12 and numerous - volunteers live nel Office, California State University, Northridge, :manages administrative, growing company, and work in the Palm Beaches. personnel, and financial af- R 18111 Nordhoff C & to : Program Director. WNJY, West Palm Beach. Street. Northridge. CA 91330. Dead- fairs:plans and implements fund -raising and FL 33404. EOE M/F. line: April 23, 1987. Information about required form: advertising campaigns: works with community adviso- 818 -885 -2101. ry board and cultural organizations. Minimum requirements: five years' management experience in public HELP WANTED TECHNICAL If you are a 'self- motivated digger', and feel your radio or TV; knowledge and appreciation of classical voice fits a mature adult format, then a Cape Cod news music, opera, public affairs. and jazz programing; Expanding group seeks chiefs for several medium - department is looking for you. We are seeking a new- bachelor's degree. WWNO is 50,000 -watt NPR affiliate market stations. Excellent opportunity for smaller mar- sperson to work afternoons, and be responsible for our licensed to the University of New Orleans. It broad- ket C.E. to upgrade to superior facilities and work with public affairs programs. Salary dependent on exper- casts classical music, opera, public affairs, and jazz top management team. Must be neat, have three years ience. Excellent benefits. Call Keith Corey, programs 24 -hours daily to 64,000 weekly cume audi- experience, and a positive attitude. Resume to: Kyle WOCB/WJFK, between 8am and 4pm, 617 -775- ence. Its annual budget exceeds $500K. Salary com- Magrill, The Daytona Group, P.O. Box 631. Salem. OR 7400. petitive; benefits. Send resume and three current let- 97308. ters of reference to Search Committee for General Tennessee radio network seeking experienced re- Chief engineer: WWLI- FM /50kw and WWAZ /5kw. poner to cover Manager, WWNO-FM, University of New Orleans, Lake- -AM state capitol beat. Immediate opening. Great opportunity in southern New England Send tape, resume, front, New Orleans, LA 70148. Deadline: May 8, 1987. for sea- and writing sample to Roger Haw- soned technician with some management kins, News John Batson, representing WWNO and UNO, will con- skills. Re- Director, 621 Mainstream Drive, Suite 230, sume to Station Manager, 290 Nashville, TN duct preliminary interviews at Public Radio Confer- Nkstminster Mall, Provi- 37228. dence, RI 02903. EOE. ence, April 29 -May 2. No phone inquiries. UNO is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Tschniclan FT/PT. Radio technicians FT /PT needed at WTOP/WMMJ. Experience helpful. General sales manager for WIRK AM /FM, West Palm Please send resume to: Personnel. WTOP/WMMJ, Beach, FL. Must have sales management background. 4646 40th St NW. Washington. DC 20016. Attractive package. Price Communications Corp EOE M/F. HELP WANTED PROGRAMING Equal opportunity to: PRODUCTION & employer. Resume PO. Box Chief engineer: Immediate opening at Class B FM in OTHERS 20389. West Palm Beach, FL 33416. Allentown -Bethlehem, PA. Solid engineering practices. Announcenproducer Pub is radio statior WCAL (5kw Opportunity to grow within our diversified communica- AM, 100kw FM serving Minneapolis/St. Paul market) tions company. Mark Call O'Brien at 215-865 -3775. seeks a morning hosUproducer. Requires: HELP excellent WANTED SALES communication skills; Chief engineer for AM & FM station based in Connecti- engaging, informed on -air style; minimum two years' experience Aggressive, experienced salesperson wanted. cut. Stations are pan of a leading broadcast chain. Will programing and announcing classical music, Benefits and gas allowance included. Send resume to: be responsible for design, repair and maintenance of appreciation for other musi- cal forms; well -honed proficiency Sales Department, Flint Metro Mass Media, P.O. Box new recording equipment, studios, transmitter, micro- with interviews, studio equipment. and production. 9100, Flint. MI 48501. wave and for developing and working budget. Salary BA preferred. Familiarity with field recording commensurate with experience. All replies confiden- desirable. Excellent sal- -WIRA is ary and benefits. WOW expanding sales staff between West tial. EOE. Box S -44 Imaginative, dedicated staff, out- Palm Beach and Vero Beach , Florida. If you are a standing technical facility, rural and cosmopolitan envi- broadcast professional with 2 years sales experience ronment in college town near Twin Cities. Resume and HELP WANTED NEWS and wish to pin the most dynamic broadcast team in non -returnable audition tape to: Personnel Director; St. the area, send resume to Bill Olaf College; Northfield. MN Beaton, GSM, P0. Box WSSP -FM, Orlando has an immediate opening for a 55057. EOE. 3032, Fort Pierce, FL 33448. news director to do mornings Good salary and bene fits. Send tape Top list available for experienced account executive. and resume to: Allen Jackson, 140 Program director for central Pennsylvania AM. If you North Orlando Avenue. Winter Park, FL M/F, are a hard working WRFX, 'The Fox" in beautiful Charlotte is one of the 32789. small market program director EEO. ready to move South's most successful radio stations. Salary + corn- up to a high powered, highly rated AM mission + station; we may have the opportunity you've been seek- incentives...plenty of opportunity for growth! News director needed in July for top -rated station. A Metroplex ing. Experience in adult contemporary preferred. Air Communications station. Call Jim Turner Experienced journalist with sports knowledge, strong 704-338 -9970 or send resume shift required. Ear for quality and leadership ability es- to WRFX; Fairway Of- delivery, and quick wit. Send T & R, writing samples, fice Condominiums: sential! Resume and salary requirement now If we are 3623 LaTrobe Drive; Suite 130; and salary requirements to: GM, WTCR, Box 2186, Hun- Charlotte, NC 28211. interested we will contact you for a tape. Equal opportu- tington. WV 25722. EOE. nity employer M/F. Box S -22.

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 98 and creative service manager Radio producer /operations director: University - Experienced announcer with strong production skills Tllevision program all -air promotion and manage- owned public radio station wants experienced individ- seeks position in Chicago area. I have an MBA and wanted. Includes on five. All programing responsibilities ual to produce local news and information segments currently leach radio at college. Box S -10. ment of a staff of live morning show. This is an excellent man- for public radio news programs - morning edition, including Outstanding, creative (immodest) air personality with an excellent company, the A.T.C. and weekend edition. Trains and supervises agement opportunity seeks wake -up shift in medium market. Call for my all resumes and sample part-time and volunteer operations personnel, super- Gillett Group. Please send latest celebrity impersonation. 718-979-3171. KOLN/KGIN, Lincoln, NE vises production facilities, coordinates on -air promo- work tapes to Frank Jonas, EEO employer. tion. Applicant must have a bacculaureate degree Resident crazy and communicator for morning or 68503. journal- preferably in radio/TV,, mass communications, afternoon drive. Original character voices, impres- General manager: Small market affiliate needs a cre- have three years professional I ism or related field. Must sions. solid comedy and copywriting. Currently, use ative dynamo who can lead us to victory over tough leadership position; expertise experience including a my humor and other talents as the host of a daily prime competition. Ware looking for someone who loves to and remote field equip- in operation of radio studio time national cable TV show I'm a responsive team sell and to motivate and manage local salespeople and jau/big band, and ment; skills in producing classical, player who was lured by television, but misses the national reps. And someone with flair for promotion, in writing broadcast con- folk music programs; skills freedom of radio's "theater of the mind ". Box S -37. management and cost control. We're a quality minded excellent. mature broadcast tinuity Must possess station and we want to be number one in ratings and must Vamen and voice. Audition tape be submitted. profits. Salary is $48 thousand; with incentives you Applications and SITUATIONS WANTED TECHNICAL minority applicants urged to apply should make $70,000 within two years. All replies confi- 8, 1987. Contact inquiries must be received by May Sold my successful AMFM combo to pursue broad- dential. EOE. Box S -36. Mankato State William McGinley, Manager, KMSU -FM, cast engineering career. 12 years experience in AM MN 507-389 University. Mankato. 56001. -5678. and FM broadcast engineering, ownership. and man- for A rare opportunity. An opening at one of American agement. Hold FCC lifetime license. Looking chal- station, group, three great radio stations. We need a chief announcer lenging opportunity with progressive HELP WANTED SALES manufacturer. Good communication with considerable people management skills and consulting firm, or relocate. J.L. Cole, #1 NBC, west Michigan station requires strong ag- in station research and sales pro- skills, Dale Carnegie graduate. MI some background gressive local sales manager. Management exper- motions. will be responsible for molding new talent- V4 804 -572 -6879 or 804 -572 -2988. You ience required. LIN Broadcasting station. Send re- -recruit, train and schedule announcers. Daily airshift sume to Sue McDonnell, GSM, WON 120 College and other dayparts needed. WM want sound execution Ave., SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. EOE, M/F promotional ideas and creative, warm, friendly, corn - munity- oriented, detailed. Can you meet the chal Local sales manager needed by top -ranked CBS af- eenge? Professional and personal references and air - TELEVISION filiate to train and lead an aggressive team of sales check--no phone calls please--Mike Diem, Program professionals. TvB- trained, people-oriented motivator Manager WJON Radio, Box 220, St. Cloud, MN 56302. HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT will know how to present the television story in addition An equal opportunity employer. to negotiating numbers. Excellent benefits. Send re- Tell us why you are the right Promotion manager: sume and salary requirements to Jim Grimes, WIFR -N Manager: News and public affairs programing; man- for opportunity in major mar- person th's outstanding PO. Box 123, Rockford, IL 61105. EOE. ager - programing and production. WFUV-FM, Ford - ket Include resume and salary requirements Box S -12. ham University's 50,000 watt, 24 hour station in New Account executive. WNWO-TV, Toledo's ABC affiliate, with an appro- sales York City seeks two public broadcasters Director, educational communications center. Kan- seeks an aggressive, achievement motivated and three years of professional Excellent priate college degree sas State University invites applications for director of person. Agency and direct skills preferred. Successful applicants will be joining 5 per- moving up. experience. the educational communications center. Kansas State opportunity for smaller market salesperson of station seeking 1987 CSG from Sales Manager, son professional staff University founded in 1863 and one of the nations Send cover letter and resume to Local affairs: Duties include supervis- 43615. EOE. CPB. News and public oldest land -grant institutions, is located in Manhattan, WNWO -N 300 S. Byrne Rd., Toledo, OH ing and training student. faculty and volunteer staff to a community of 40,000 people in the scenic Flint Hills. local news and public affairs pro- Senior Ilst at Sunbelt ABC affiliate, 30k first year po- produce effective University enrollment is 17,500. The educational com- in producing programs using the tential. New ownership seeking aggressive, mature, grams. Experience munications center is a new administrative unit which major university will be helpful. Program- motivated professional with 3 years experience. Agen- resources of a will produce credit and non -credit educational televi- ing Duties include supervising and cy, regional and :acal accounts. Management opportu- and production: sion programing for dissemination via satellite, video- volunteer staff to develop nity team player SE New equip- training student, faculty and tape, and videoconference technology. The Center will local programing within the sta- ment, new management, excellent conditions. 85 miles and produce effective serve Kansas State University and other institutions format. Experience in producing pro- to Gulf beaches. 3 hours to Atlanta. Resume to : Person- tion's eclectic under the Kansas Board of Regents. Reporting to the groups will be helpful. Send nel, WDHN -N PO. Box 6237, Dothan, AL 36302-6237. grams for diverse ethnic provost, the director of the educational communica- resume salary requirements to Dr. Ralph M. Jen- EOE, M/F. Will fill position by 4/27/87. and tions center is its chief operating officer. With guidance nings, Manager, WFUV, Fordham University, General from an advisory committee, the director is responsible Account executive: Ground floor opportunity at state - 10458 Deadline Apri' 20 AA'EOE/MFIHN Bronx, NY for the center's programs, budgets, and personnel. of-the-art independent with great ratings in high quality This includes hiring, training, and supervising staff; de- of life market. June start OK. Send resume to Paul A. SITUATIONS WANTED MANAGEMENT veloping operating procedures and budgets; seeking Heine, LSM, WMSN -TV, 7847 Big Sky Dr., Madison, WI marketing center services on and off employer. Last chance manager with extensive programing and grant funding; 53719. Equal opportunity and training users. Qualifications include a engineering background available for tumarounds, in- campus; needed masters degree (doctorate preferred); ability in techni- Account executive: Aggressive professional terims. pre-sale caretaker, temporary or long term ill - business de- cal facilities design and operation, including studio immediately in fast growing market. New ness/sabbatical replacement. 20 years experience, must. Send re- and field production and satellite communications; fa- velopment and vendor /co-op skills a honest, hardworking, excellent references on request. WHTM- miliarity with audio systems, slow -scan, and computer sume to Kathy McLain, Local Sales Manager, 617 -429-7529 or write P.O. Box 14, Epping, NH Harrisburg, PA 17105. networks in instruction; administrative skills, including TV P.O. Box 2775, 03042. and development, personnel and budget direction Northeast and Southern sales managers wanted, produce high quality Business/operations manager. Young, energetic pro- ability to initiate, develop and broadcasting's oldest, internationally -known, thirty- and ability to work effec- fessional with 7 years experience available immediate- educational video programs; three year radio/TV /cable sales promotion company, Previous experience at a land -grant ly. Very strong accounting and computer background. tively with Others. Community Club Awards (CCA). Position requires call- intelli- is The position is available July 1. People oriented, excellent communicator, highly university desirable. ing on media presidents, managers and GSMs, six - to: Robert Lowman, The gent. hardworking. Also interested in any broadcast 1987. Submit applications state area; fulltime Monday/Friday planned travel. Me- re- Kansas State University, Fairchild /media related field. Proven track record and solid Graduate School, sales experience required. Expense advance Applications must include dia ferences. Flexible about relocation. Call Ed 609 -729- Hall, Manhattan. KS 66506. against substantial commission. Send resume, includ- names, address and phone numbers of 6211. a vita and the ing references, recent picture. Confidentiality assured. deadline is May 1. Kan- three references. Application Personal interview arranged. Immediate opening. John CRMC, 7 years experience, seeks first sales manager action /equal op- sas State University is an affirmative President, CCA, Inc., Box 151, Vastport, CT position. Desires people oriented /team concept envi- Gilmore, portunity employer. 203 -3377. ronment. Reply Box R -128. 06881 -226 lutte manager for Midwest independent television General sales manager; dominant Pacific northwest individual with 5- SITUATIONS WANTED SALES station. Must be Columbined trained. Competitive sala- network affiliate, 100+ market seeks in confidence to: Box S -25. EOE. 10 years hands -on experience for general sales man- GM ry Reply Recent ownership change -as experienced ager. Must have local- regional -national experience. with es- for ag- seeking new opportunity. Proven track record General sales manager: ABC affiliate looking This person will have a staff of eight people. EOE. Box Prefer Midwest nation- tablished and turnaround situations. gressive person with experience to handle both S-31. but will consider all. Let's talk. Box S -32. al sales and local sales. Send resume to Ken Gerdes, WGXA-TV, Box 340, Macon, GA 31297. Attention station buyers: I have experience and expertise-- management, sales, announcing, copy, book- TV general manager. Leading group broadcaster keeping, traffic. FCC rules --to run your station. Box seeking a qualified manager with hands-on experience HELP WANTED TECHNICAL 968, Grand Island. NE 68802 -0968 and strong sales background for WDEF -N (CBS) Chattanooga. Must be able to provide leadership and Engineer for CBS affiliate FCC first/general class li- the ability to motivate key personnel. Incentive and cense or capability Strong maintenance management SITUATIONS WANTED ANNOUNCERS excellent salary. Send resume and salary history in con- and trouble shooting experience. Immediate opening in expanding progressive Southwest. Contact Willie Sports pro, major market, doing radio anchoring and fidence to: W Randy Odil, VP/TV Operations, Park Ithaca, NY '14851. 619 -353 -9990 or send resume to: 646 Main St., El TV producing parttime. Considering all markets. Jim Communications, Inc., PO. Box 550, Centro, CA 92243. 718-836-5046. No phone calls.

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 99 Group TV and radio broadcaster has opening for HELP WANTED NEWS WCBI News 4 searching for an assignment editor who chief engineer in small Midwest market. Must have can report. Good people, and enterprise skills are a minimum of 2 years hands -on experience. Good Anchor /reporter for number 1 station looking at ex- bene- must. Reply to: WCBI -TV PO. Box 271, MS fits. Salary up to pansion. Must send tape with first letter to Columbus, $30.000 depending upon experience. Jon Janes, 39703. EOE, M/F. Resume to Box R -126. News Director, KWQC-TV, 805 Brady St., Davenport, IA 52808. General assignment reporter for NBC affiliate. Exper- TV maintenance engineer: To maintain, install, and ienced, energetic, professional communicator. EOE. repair station equipment including, but not Travel reporter: We are looking for the best news/fea- limited to Resumes only to John Baumgartner, WTVO -TV Box Grass Valley ture reporter in the country. Do you have a minimum switchers, 3/4" VCRs and edit controllers, of 470, Rockford, IL 61105. studio cameras, 1 "& 2" VTRs, DVE, Chyron 4200. Pre- five years experience? If not, please don't apply. In- fer four years technical experience in television broad- volves extensive worldwide travel, producing series News director. Need experienced, creative profes- casting and an understanding of digital video and its reports on vacation destinations. The job is not a vaca- sional to lead dedicated statt. Strong news commit- applications. Please send resume to Michael Opauski, tion. It is hard work and demands the best writing and ment required to compete in aggressive market. ABC Engineering Supervisor, KTULTelevision, Inc.. P.O. Box production skills. San Francisco based company Send affiliate, group owned South Bend/Elkhart market. Ex- 8. Tulsa, OK 74101. resume and tape to News Travel Network, 185 Berry cellent benefits. Send resume and salary requirements St., Suite 6300, San Francisco, CA 94107. No calls. to Don Fuller, Maintenance WSJV-TV, P.O. Box 1646, Elkhart, IN engineer: Top ten TV market. Immediate 46515. EOE. opening for strong maintenance background in ENG Weekend weather /reporter: NBC affiliate in medium equipment, control room, cameras to videotape, micro- ADI needs upbeat reporter versed in computer weath- Entertainment reporter. We're looking for someone wave and transmitter equipment. First phone required. er and crisp. clear writing. Tape, resume to Jack Keefe. who can review and report with humor and originality Contact Chief Engineer, Box S -5. WICD -TV Box 3750, Champaign, IL 61821. EOE, M/F. Must have knowledge of film and the performing arts. Good writer. Good communicator. To ensure full consid- Engineer- general manager needed Investigative reporter in Micronesia. We're losing our immediately for eration, applications must be received by May 9, 1987. full power station in Marion, Indiana. reporter who is a finalist for the 1986 ACE award in Going on air in Send resume and tape to: Joyce Puttmann, KCNC July, 1987. Person selected must news. The person that will fill the position must have -N possess the ability to 1044 Lincoln. Denver. CO 80203 EOE. manage office personnel and perform chief engineer- proven track record in investigative reporting in order ing duties. Station now under construction and need to work in one of the most exciting news areas of the person to start ASAR but no later than May 20. Call R- world. Contact John Morvant, News Director, Guam Group 513-351 -9112. EOE. Cable N 530 W O'Brien Dr., Agana, Guam 96910 and 671 -477 -9484 or 671 -477 -6397. HELP WANTED PROGRAMING Master control operator: Rotating shift including PRODUCTION & OTHERS nights and weekends. Prior TV master control exper- TWO Immediate openings. Anchor /reporter for head ience required. Send resume: Manager of Human Re- line news format. Photographer /editor. Two years ex- Producer director: New York Spanish language sta- sources, WMHT-N Box 17, Schenectady, NY 12301. perience. Send tapes to Bev Hauptli, KCBA -N 646 E. Lon seeks experienced television director. Responsibil- EOE. Alisal St., Salinas, CA 93905. ities include production, editing and live directing. Eng- lish/Spanish required. Send your resume to Osvaldo Taps 47th market CBS affiliate with KU maintenance engineer needed to work in Phila- truck and helicopter Onáz, WXTV, 24 Meadowland Pkwy, Secaucus, NJ seeks experienced medical reporter delphia area television station /production house. Indi- for our 5:30PM 07094. Equal opportunity employer. viduals with 3 -5 years experience and manufacturers news. All applicants should send a resume, non-return- training with RCATCR 100's and Ampex VPR -2B's apply able tape and salary requirements to Jim Church, today Send resume to Box S -23. EOE. News Director, WYOU -N, 415 Lackawanna Poe., Director of broadcasting. WYES-TV a PBS affiliate, Scranton, PA 18503. No phone calls will be accepted. seeks an aggressive, creative individual with strong KETTtleWaion. Permanent fulltime position available EOE. programing and production background and effective in engineering operations. Must have experience for managerial skills. Duties include program develop- Assistant news director. Top 60 East Coast affiliate is master control: TCR, V' and 2" machines and on -air ment, budget formulation and administration, program- looking for a people- oriented individual to fill this posi- ing switches Light equipment maintenance a plus. Look- and production contract negotiation expertise and tion. Minimum of three years news management exper- ing for assertive type who works well with others. Hours an extensive programing strategy, evaluation and pur- ience, prefer strong producing background. Send re- may vary. Full company benefits. Salary chasing background. Requires comprehensive, work- DOE. Send sume to Box S-28. EEO. resumes to Director of Engineering, Frank Goddard, ing knowledge of all FCC, CPB and PBS policies and procedures, supervision of programing -related per- P.O. Drawer X, Santa Barbara, CA 93109 -1499. KEYTis Assignment editor. Vté've seen alot but we haven't an EEO employer. seen the best. Aggressive, high energy person want- sonnel and ability to offer cogent input into long- and short-range station goals. If you have an eye for quality ed. Small market ND or assignment editor in a medium and 3 -6 years experience, we've got that chance Operating engineer. WFSB -N a Post- Newsweek sta- market can move up to the best. Call Billye Gavitt, you've been waiting for. Express confidential letter of tion, seeking engineer experienced in the operation of 405-843-6641. EOE, M/E application, resume and salary requirements to: Stan- teleproduction equipment such as 3/4" editing equip- Anchor/news diector at ABC ton Frazer, CEO, WYES 916 Navarre Foe., New Or- ment, camera, videotape. audio and video switching. Sunbelt affiliate. New -N ownership seeks professional to help us leans. LA 70124. No calls. Technical degree and/or FCC license preferred. Re- rebuild. Dedi- cated, young, totally degreed staff of sume to: Bill Conticello, Asst. Chief Engineer, WFSB, 3 achievers, excellent equipment, state -of- the -art production equipment. Constitution Plaza, Hartford, CT 06115. EOE. On -air promotion producer. major Ideal for one currently assignment or weekend anchor WPHL -N market independent, seeking first ND. Growing group seeking experienced, creative promo- Assistant chief engineer for group owned CBS affili- of SE affiliates. new producer management. Ideal living, miles to tion to write and direct all on -air promo spots. ate in medium Sunbelt market. Experienced in repair of 85 Gulf beaches, 3 hours to Should be familiar with time code editing, computer studio and transmitter equipment, with some manage- Atlanta. Resume and tape (prefer 1/2" VHS) to: Personnel, WDHN graphics and state -of- the-art digital effects. Send letter, ment background. This is a good opportunity for the -N, P.O. Box 6237, Dothan, AL 36302 -6237. EOE, M/F Plan fill resume, promo reel and salary requirements to Leila right person. SBR certification preferred. Please send to position before 4/27/ 87. Brenner, WPHL -TM 5001 Wynnefield Ave., Phila., PA resume to Lee Davis, Chief Engineer, WRDW -TV, Draw- 19131. EOE, M /F. er 1212, Augusta, GA 30913 -1212. EEO. Weekend sports: Major college town, medium ADI, NBC affiliate. Must be sharp writer, Proficient editor. Television production manager: Number 1 rated, LIN TV engineer. Plans, operates and maintains the In- Our emphasis is local sports. Tape, resume to Jack owned NBC affiliate has immediate opening for highly structional Television Network's microwave transmis- Keefe, WICD -N, Box 3750, Champaign, IL 61821. No organized and skilled individual with experience in all sion system. Tests new receiver sites, maintains equip- calls. EOE, M /F. ment and designs new installations. Follows all FCC facets of television production. Production manager will supervise a staff of producer/directors. technicians rules and regulations. 3 years experience as an audio- News reporter: Spanish TV station in New York area is and operators; coordinate, plan and schedule visual engineer at a broadcast studio. 4 year college looking for news reporter for its local news program. production of all local programing, on -air promotion, public degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineer- Applicants must have journalistic experience and be affairs and commercials. Responsibilities include pro- ing or related field or certification from appropriate fluent in Spanish. Send resume and demo tape, if avail- duction marketing efforts, managing department bud- technical school. Salary: $3056- 3688/month. Applica- able, to WXTV-41, 24 Meadowland Pkwy., Secaucus, get, and setting tion requires completing form available at Personnel NJ 07094. Positon open immediately. Equal operating procedures. Successful opportunity must Office, California State University Northridge, 18111 employer. candidate have minimum of 5 years experience in Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330. Deadline: April 23 television production with 2 years supervisory experience. Directing experience preferred. No phone 1987. Information about required form: 818--885- Anchor /reporter with photographic skills. Good op- calls. Send resume to Program Manager, WON, LIN Broad- 2101. portunity to grow with progressive news operation. casting. P.O. Box B, Grand Rapids. MI 49501. Send resume to: Rog Wellman, News Director, WMDT- Master control operators. The Weather Channel is TV, P.O. Box 4009, Salisbury, MD 21801. No phone developing a bank of prospective master control oper- calls. EOE. Director, ABC ators. A working knowledge of television control room affiliate, South Bend /Elkhart market. operations a must. resumes Main responsibility will be directing /switching news- Send and salary require- Top flight promotions manager opening in Colum- ments to: The casts with some commercial production. Experience Weather Channel, Mr. Cantrell, 2840 Mt. bus. Miss. Mus: have strong production, shooting, and Wilkinson Pkwy, Atlanta, directing live news is necessary. Send resume, salary GA 30339 EOE. writing skills. Reply to: WCBI -TV, P.O. Box 271, Colum- requirements and tape to Operations Manager, WSJV- bus. MS 39703. TV P.O. Box 1646, Elkhart, IN 46515. TV maint. eng.: for UHF in 4th ADI. Take charge type EOE. looking to move up. Experienced with Hitachi cameras Weekend sports anchor, now is your chance to an- & 1" VTRs, Sony 3/4 ", Paltex editor, Comark xmitter. chor weekday sportscast. Looking for someone who Top -notch news producer needed for medium size Must have hands -on studio & xmitter experience. Con- can local cover sports and bring the bottom line to market. If you have at least 3 years experience as a line tact GM, WTGI -N 61, 303 A St., Wlm., DE 19801. national. Reply to: WCBI -N P.O. Box 271, Columbus, producer. if you write well and 302 -654 -6161. can motivate people. MS 39703. send resume to Box S-40. Equal opportunity employer.

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 100 ready for fulltime WANTED TO BUY EQUIPMENT FIT producer/writer needed immediately for rapidly Versatile and enthusiastic individual Working knowledge of video and audio. Seek- expanding video production facility High -end corpo- status. Wanting 250, 500, 1,000 and 5,000 watt AM -FM trans- ing in TV or video production. Will relocate. rate experience necessary. DVE and A/B editing help- position mitters. Guarantee Radio Supply Corp., 1314 Iturbide Alan Miller 615-832 -8371. ful. Must be client- oriented and organized. Possible Street, Laredo, TX 78040. Manuel Flores 512 -723- starters; an aggressive indi- candidates should be self Graphic designers: Unique opportunity to hire some 3331. who oversee remote production, computer vidual can of the best designers in the industry from CBS News Paint Box and studio elements. Salary to Instant cash- highest prices. lAb buy TV transmitters animation, and WCBS -TV during the WGA strike against CBS. experience. EOE. Send resume and and studio equipment. $1,000 reward for information compensate with Experienced professionals can provide per -diem and Videopac 13 Roszel Rd., Prin- leading to our purchase of a good UHF transmitter. salary requirements to: consulting for station and news look and style also Quality Media, 303 -665 -3767. ceton. NJ 08540. Paintbox and Dubner training. $250 day plus ex- Television programing. Major group owned South- penses. CBS's loss -your gain. Contact WGA Job Bank 1" videotape. Looking for large quantities. 30 minutes eastern independent in top 30 market is seeking an 212-245 -6180. or longer will pay shipping. Call 301 -845-8888. should in experienced program director. Background MISCELLANEOUS dude selecting film titles. Send resume and salary requirements to Box S -41. EOE, MT. Covering New Hampshire Primary or New England news. Two fully equiped broadcast quality ENG crews assistant Experienced ENG photog- EQUIPMENT TV production available with all bells and whistles and edit suite. Call FOR SALE rapher needed to shoot television commercials. All - 603-679 -5648. excellent condition. new toys - JVC cameras, Ampex - ADO. ESS, switcher. AM and FM transmitter -used, Transcom 215- and 1" VTR. Advancement and additional training pro- Primo People: Hosts, interviewers, entertainment crit- Guaranteed. Financing available. vided OJT Live, work and play in Chesapeake Country. ics and reporters we need you. Send tape and resume 884 -0888. tape, resume and salary requirements to Rick or Roe, Box 116, Old Green- Send to Steve Porricelli Jackie 25KW FM -Harris FM25(1986), Harris FM25K(1983), WMDT-TV 202 Downtown Plaza, Salisbury, CT -0116. 203-637 -3653. Cornish, wich, 06870 CCA 25000DS(1972) CSI 25000E(1978)"'20KW FM- MD 21801. EOE, M/F Transcom Corp Need a new challenge? Stop wandering aimlessly Harris 20H3 (1970) -CCA 20KW (1973). Commercial photographer. If you have a reel that through the -job- hunting jungle ". We utilize employ- 215 -884-0888, Telex 910-240--3856 a keen eye for lighting, shooting, and referral hundreds of weekly listings to put demonstrates ment and 5KW/10KW FM "'RCA BTF 10D (1969)"3KW FM- I invite you to apply for a job in my department Television, radio, corporate com- editing, your goals on target! CCA 3000DS (1968) 5KW-RCA FM5B(1963)""2.5KW an NBC affiliate that appreciates quality work. Call if fees. Media Marketing, at munications. No placement FM-Sparta 602A(1977), ITA 1000C(1965). Transcom wish, but express tape right away to: J.P. Poss, Palm Harbor, FL 34273-1476. you P.O. Box 1476 -PD, Corp 215-884-0888, Telex 910-240-3856 Production Manager, KWWL. 500 East Fourth, Water- 813 786 -3603. loo, IA 50703. Salary commensurate. EOE. Haitis 1KW AM **SX -1A (1985)-MW1A (1983) both in mirit condition. Transcom Corp 215 -884 -0888, Telex Advertising & promotion manager. Key department 910 -240-3856 position at major market station. Must have strong marketing, management skills. Successful candidate will 50KW AM Continental 3178 (1964). RCA BTA have minimum four years experience in television pro- ALLIED FIELDS 50H'"10KW AM -RCA BTA1OH on air" 5KW AM -RCA College degree motion with production background. HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT BTA5TI(1965), Collins 21 E(1964)""1 KW Am GatesBCIT- preferred. EOE. Box S-42. (1963)""Collins 2506, Transcom Corp. 215 -884- General manager: audio visual studio. Seasoned pro- 0888. Telex 910-240-3856. manager: Midwest, top 30 affiliate opening Promotion fessional to rla tie corporate AN studio. Candidate tor creative person with strong advertising and market- must have "hancs -on" experience in all facets of AN money ing skills. Department head position is responsible for New TV startups. Quality Media can save you production and a proven track record managing staff. phases promotion, advertising, publicity and PR. Top quality equipment at lowest prices. Business all of Responsibilities include production scheduling and re- on news. If you're looking for a chal- Plans, financing available. Quality Media 303 -665- Heavy emphasis source management of staff, facility and budget. New have experience as a manager and a track re- 3767. lenge, business marketing a plus. Top pay and benefits pack- of unique, successful ideas, rush your resume, cord age. Submit resume to Sonalysts, Inc., PO. Box 280, letter and examples of your work to Box S -45. -VHF 110 KW, cover Waterford, CT 06385. EOE/M/FN /H. Excellent equipment) UHF transmitters: 55 KW, 30 KW - used; 1 KW AM, 5 yrs old - perfect! SITUATIONS WANTED MANAGEMENT HELP WANTED INSTRUCTION Grass Valley 950/955 sync, 1400 -12 switcher Laird manager, exper- 3615A; antennas - TX line; much more! Call Ray LaRue New station specialist Start-up Wanted: Instructor /assistant professor of speech ready to turn 813- 685 -2938 ienced programing, staffing, engineering, communications -radio and television. Full -time proba- and profits. Prefer Florida, on your station, viewers, tionary position. Rank and salary dependent on exper- Nearly new ESP-2 with CRT. Sunbelt. Box S -24. ience, degree and qualifications. Appointment date is SMC automation system: 721 players, four Otani AR5100 September 8, 1987. Teach courses in radio and televi- Five carousels, two SITUATIONS WANTED NEWS for details and pricing. sion production and performance and public speak- decks. Contact 806 -372-4518 Meteorologist with AMS television seal and six years ing. Advise and supervise student curricular and extra- 100 AM-FM trans. in stock. Wélcome to our city experience at network affiliates seeks position in larger curricular involvement in campus radio/television Over "Dallas" for NAB. Come see our inventory. Y'all come ya market. 912 -598-0071. program productions. B.A. plus experience candidates will be considered, M.A. plus experience pre- hear! Basco Internacional, 5946 Club Oaks Dr., Dallas, Cameraman/editor seeks staff position. 12 -years ferred. Send letter of application, resume, transcript TX 75248 214-630 -3600 new #214-276-9725. news experience with network affiliate. Ray Etheridge. and three letters of reference by May 1, 1987. to: Direc- 503-429 -6945. tor of Personnel Services, Southwest State University, Sllverline UHF transmitters new, best price, latest MN 56258. Southwest State University is an technology 30kw. 60kw, 120kw. 240kw Bill Kitchen or Anchor /reporter: Attractive black female with solid Marshall, equal opportunity employer. Dirk Freeman. Television Technology 303-465 -4141. communications and writing skills. Strong on -air presence. Articulate, motivated, capable. Call Joan Fritz EDUCATIONAL SERVICES 914- 938 -2127. EMCEE TTU -1000 1kw UHF translator. Tuneable out- On-air training: For TV reporters (beginners, veterans, put. Cost 60K in '82. Sell 25K. Maze Broadcast Inc. ex- Midwest news assignment manager, 50's market, cross -overs from print). Polish your delivery appear- 205 -956 -2227. cellent references, looking for desk position in top 30 ance, writing. Prepare for better career. Learn from market. Happy to relocate. Contact Susan 316 -686- and New former ABC Network News correspondent Sony BVU -800 low head hours $8,900. Sony BVT-800 6983. 921 -0774. Eckhert Spe- 'rbrk local reporter Call 212- TBC like new $7,900. 305-856-3607. Productions, Inc. (ESP). Camereman/editor with producer thinking, overseas cial and domestic experience, a victim of the CBS budget HELP WANTED TECHNICAL Lapp base insulators: New - never out of crates. 4 - cuts looking for attractive job offer. 202 -234 -5217. 9004; 3 - 9006. Lapp Guy mast insulators - 6 - 8523. Broadcast engineer: Challenging position with rapid- Pacific Tower Company, 6100 N.E. Columbia Blvd., communications graduate with intern- Bright talented ly growing consulting firm specializing in appraisals. Portland, OR 97218. 503-287 -7303. at top 50 CBS affiliate seeks entry level ship experience Knowledge of RF systems and studio equipment. Col- reporter position. Call Jeff 304 -343 -6347. lege degree and experience preferred. Send resume Monitor and test equipment sale: All new leader in- Personality anchor very experienced in news. weath- and salary history to: struments test equipment at near dealer costs to clear 17307, er and sports... worked markets from midget to major... 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Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 101 New JVC CR-850 3/4" Umatic professional studio re- Help Wanted Management Situations Wanted Announcers corders, limited quanity $6980.00 each. Editing system; Three JVC CR- 850 3/4" recorders, Abner-TC

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TRIBUNE 'BROADCASTING Challense An Equal Opportunity Employer mealm opportunity FEATURE Director, Radio Market Development PRODUCERS Advertiser /Agency Sales Evening Magazine in Baltimore needs 2 experienced story producers. Pre- The vious Evening Arbitron Ratings Company, a leader in broadcast research and audi- PM Magazine exper- ence measurement, has a challenging opportunity in its New York ience required. Will conceive, write for a office Director, Radio Market Development, Advertiser /Agency Sales. The and produce one high quality promot- person we are seeking should have a minimum of 5 to 10 years experience able feature per week. If you're the at an agency and /or in a broadcast sales environment. Experience with best, please rush resume and tape to: Arbitron radio audience estimates and research data is necessary. This P.O. Box 4861, Baltimore, MD 21211. person will be responsible for developing applications, new services, and An equal opportunity employer. position papers. Provide technical expertise to the sales staff and represent us in public forums. This person should be a self- starter, committed to hard work and ready to meet the challenge of a competitive environment. We offer a competitive salary /incentive program, with a comprehensive benefit PROMOTION package. We provide a professional atmosphere for the career individual. minded To explore this opportunity further, send resume with salary history WRITER /PRODUCER in confidence to: WTTG's award -winning Creative Services department seeks a top-notch WRITER- Roberta DePolo PRODUCER. Excellent writing and production Office Manager skills with at least 2 years experience producing news and entertainment promotion. We offer Arbitron Ratings Company a great working environment, state-of-the-art 1350 Avenue of the Americas equipment and a chance to spread your wings. New York, New York 10019 RUSH your best spots and resume to: Anne Connolly /Personnel Director /WTTG-TV 5151 Wisc. Ave., Q 9 CONTROL DATA N.W. /Washington D.C. 20016 Affirmative Action Employer EOEM/F

3 1987 102 Help Wanted Programing, Production, Others Continued Help Wanted Management Continued

Traffic TV GENERAL SALES MANAGER GSM for southeastern small market affiliate. Assistant Must have experience (indie or affiliate) but de- Continuity - ermination and aggressiveness VIP Owner s7ip (stock options) part of package. Send re- - CABLE TV- sume to Box S -29. EOE. M/F. We're USA Network, one of the most watched cable networks in the USA, and we seek an eager professional with a college degree to work in our Traffic De- Help Wanted News partment. You'll solicit commercial materials and instructions from advertising agencies, and arrange copy rotation schedules. You'll need 1 years'experience in broadcasting, cable TV-or advertising and knowledge of IBM PC. WLIG -TV is with salary history, to: Long Island natives come home. We offer a salary to $20K. Please forward your resume seeking Co- Anchor to assist our male an- Lisa Fuhrman, USA Network, Dept. BR, chor and an Assignment Editor Reporter. 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY Tapes. resumes 8 salary history to: Drew 10020. We are an equal opportunity Scott, News Director, 175 Crossways Park employer. USA West, Woodbury, NY 11797. EOE. NETWORK

Help Wanted Management ATTENTION SruerS*ahvu BLIND BOX RESPONDENTS WTBS GM MAFIKAN,(u,15'G Advertisers using Blind Box Num- TOP 20 - PROMOTION MANAGER bers cannot request tapes or tran- Qualified, experienced person with GRAPHIC DESIGNER scripts to be forwarded to BROAD- hands -on skills and leadership abili- CASTING Blind Box Numbers. Turner Braodcasting System, the leading ty. Will be responsible for handling Such materials are not forwardable sports and entertainment system in satellite promotion planning and execution. and are returned to the communications, has an immediate opening Competitive salary and benefit pack- Artist with broadcast experi- for a Graphic age. Please send your resume and ence. This position requires a high -energy, in confidence to creative person with an extensive back- salary requirements ground in graphics design /execution for Box S -11. television, with an emphasis on logo design and animation. Illustration, electronic paint system and video production equipment experience beneficial. Send resume and reel to:

Craig McMahon, Production Graphics Manager Superstation WTBS NW, Box 105264 Chalice 1050 Téchwood Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30348 -5264 m, No telephone calls. EOE M /F /V/H opportuni y MANAGER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO GROUP VICE PRESIDENT NATIONAL TV SERVICE measurement, is expanding its programs TELEVISION Arbitron Ratings Company, a leader in audience to include a National TV Service. We are seeking an experienced Manager to actively parti- Administrative support to Group Vice President cipate in the planning, strategy development and determination of product design features. television station group. College of a seven Excellent managerial skills, good working knowledge of statistical methodologies and expe- or extensive business experience re- graduate rience with a national rating service are necessary. quired. Shorthand or fast longhand skills pre- with growth potential. ferred. Accurate typing and facility with num- Arbitron offers competitive salaries and benefits along outstanding in the suburbs of the Baltimore/ Washington Metropoli- bers necessary Excellent telephone manner In addition, we are ideally located resume including salary history and requirements in confidence organizational and writing skills important. So.- tan corridor. To apply, send to Paul Human Resources Consultant. id, general knowledge of the television busi- Jones, ness is essential, and knowledge of sales/marketing would be helpful. Nbrking knowledge of ARBITRON RATINGS COMPANY Lotus would be a plus. Job is in New York. Send 312 Marshall Avenue letter and resume to Andrea Moll, LIN Broad- Laurel, Maryland 20707 casting Corporation. 1370 Avenue of the Ameri- cas, New York. New York 10019. EOE. Q 9 CONTROL DATA Affirmative Action Employer

103 ALLIED FIELDS Radio & TV Programing For Sale Stations

Help Wanted Sales Lum and Abner Are Back SOUTHWEST ..piling up profits Dominant AM/FM - good C.F. EXPERIENCED for sponsors and stations. 15-minute programs from Needs exp. operator to realize SALES the golden REPRESENTATIVE age of radio. upside. $1,300,000; terms. PROGRAM DISTRIBUTORS PO Drawer 1737 International Tapetronics, Broadcast Jonesboro Arkansas 72403 501/972 -5884 and Related Products Division/3M ROCKY MOUNTAINS h,3s an opening for a sales represen- Combo in attractive, growing tative. resort. Priced ARMY SPORTS at less than 2 x gross. cash. Candidates should have: BROADCAST NETWORK $350,000 Army Sports Broadcast Network (ASBN) Successful background in OKLAHOMA will broadcast via satellite all Army Foot- sales of broadcast Small equip- ball Games to audiences throughout the mkt. upgrade AM/FM at ment. world. Fill up Saturday afternoons with less than 6 x C.F. with room to Thorough understanding new and premium income. grow. $350,000; terms. of the Broadcasting indus- ASBN will broadcast eleven (11) of the try. most exciting football games broadcast SUNBELT this coming Call Excellent communication season, Gus Nathan, Buyable AM in single station Network Coordinator at: 914-693 -2400 skills, both verbal and writ- or 212-538 -9898 to become the ASBN mkt. at 6.5 x '87 C.F. $785 K ten. Network affiliate in your market. with $150,000 down. Experience with the techni- BILL WHITLEY, cal side of state -of- the -art DAN ROUSE recording, including (214) 788 digi- Miscellaneous -2525 tal audio. CHAPMAN ASSOCIATES' Freedom to travel. nationwide media hiokers .)) Send resume with references and CAPITAL AVAILABLE salary history to: 650.000 to $50.000.000 LOBECK FINANCIAL FM Chuck Kelly 3296 S. Mooney Blvd., Suite 16- APPLICATIONS Sales Manager Visalia, CA 93277 International Tapetronics 209 -733-5083 Satellite Systems Engineering, Broadcast and Related Products Inc. is now preparing FM Division 3M radio applications for FCC P.O. Box 241 BC Bloomington, IL 61701 Wanted to Buy Stations Docket 80 -90 (689 new FM locations). Contact: Employment Services RADIO TELEVISION Bob Napp, STATIONS WANTED (301) 652 -4660 Cash flow problems? Ratings JOB HUNTING? slump? Buyers willing to assume If you need a job, you need MediaLine. debt and get you off the hook. Seno We give you job listings in news, weather, detailed Class C 100.000 watt ERP plus powerful AM. North '86 year -end financials and Dakota city $3.2 million. sports, production, programming, pro- ownership history. All replies treated Florida fulltimer. Covers 1.5 million people h16st motion, engineering and sales. For with utmost Coast Bargain at $1.25 million. Terms S37.50 you get a daily report for 6 confidentiality. Principals CALL FOR RADIO. TV. CABLE LIST! weeks. 1. 800.237.8073 (In Missouri only. Write Box R -125. 314.442- 3364). MedioLine. P.O. Box 10167. Business Broker Associates MO Columbia 65205 -4002 615- 756 -7635, 24 hours LPTV INS UNE MEDIA BROKERS APPRAISERS ARE Qualified individual wishes to Put my over 30 years of service to work for you ... tHEB buy CP or on -air. Reply to:

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The Board of D - ..t opal Public Radio w I DOMINANT C meet in open sass u'r r Sraay. May 3, 1987. from GROUP OWNER INTERESTED IN US- 9:30 to 11:00 AM a: :he Washington Hilton Hotel, Con- ING OUR KNOWLEDGE AND FINAN- Exciting, rt ed,um Texas market. Super-suc- necticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC. Subject to cessful with room yet to grow Solid cash - amendment. the agenda includes: Chairman's Report. CIAL STRENGTH TO JOINT VENTURE flow President's Report. start out making money the and committee reports. The com- YOUR FM -CP OR WILL BUY. REPLY TO day you take over. mittees will meet at the same location on Saturday. May Aosentee owner wants hands -on control closer 2 from 1:30 to 8 PM and Sunday. May 3 from 8 to 930 BOX S -35. :o home. AM. Good terms to suit buyer. Box S -21.

Broadcasting Apr 13 19P- 104 For Sale Stations Continued r CLASS C FM/ SO. CALIFORNIA BOB KIMEL'S FULLTIME AM NEW ENGLAND MEDIA, INC. Class A FM in fast -growing re- HALF PRICE! sort 90 min. north of L.A. Pos- $650,000 TERMS sibly upgradeable - lots of pot- COASTAL SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND at $1 million +. ential. Asking $1,900,000. Originally listed AM with good real estate and strong This 100kw FM with non- direc- ELLIOT EVERS track record. You REALLY should call tional AM must be sold. Currently about this at $345,000. Mike Rice 203-456 -1111. billing over $400,000 in fast (415) 495 -3516 growing Rocky Mountain area. Cf IA I'M An' ASSOC! A'YES A 8 Driscol, Dr. St Albans, VT 05478 New CP for top 40 market cover- 11,1111111V:1( IL. 111C 11,1 hinitri, 802-524-5963 age expected soon. Call Peter Stromquist Chapman Associates & sieeoc. BILL - DAVID 818 -366 -2554 .e. d x ASSOCIATES 17402 Chotsworth St. MEDIA BROKERS BROKERS- CONSULTANTS Appraisals Granada Hills, CA 91344 AM- FM -TV- 303-636 -1584 P.O. BOX 36 2508 Fair Mount St. CITY, MO. LEXINGTON, MO 64067 KANSAS Colorado Springs, CO 80909 816.2592544 816- 455.0001

Upper Midwest 5 KW AM STEREO SOUTHWEST 100,000 WATT "C" Nice facility Fulltime clear channel AM in fast Santee, SC, at Lake Marion I -95. Excellent growing, progressive market. 75,000 plus pop- Major regional FM with fulltime AM having one equip.; beautiful resort-tourist area. Land & stu- ulation. Great first station or addition. of the country's largest coverage areas. Profit- dio -xmtr bldg. Long term low lease only $300 $325.000/5100000 down. Will move fast. Must able operation with extraordinary ratings. month. have financial statement. Terms available. 602 -623 -7380. $150,000 Box S-20. 803 -854.2671

Media Brokers & Bankers SOUTHEAST TOP 50 MARKET 813.949.9311 GO PUBLIC 5000 watts fulltime Class Ill AM. Urban CCBox 340617. Tempa. FL 33694 30 Day Quick Funding format. Good ratings. Real estate includ- Up to $5,000,000+ for Radio ed. Priced at just over 1X sales, $650,000 Donald K. Clark, Inc. 24hr Hotline 818 918 -3333 cash. Box R -94. Media Broker

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RELIGIOUS SOUTH CENTRAL FLA. BROADCASTERS West FM /AM $4,500,000 Rocky Mtn FM AM with authority $3,000,000 to dramatically in- Northwest FM /AM crease power $2,000,000 AM/FM, good growth & cash day and night. Fine dia! Hawaii FM /AM $1.850,000 position in flow. Real estate. Absentee - 81st ADI, MO. Would make Hawaii AM $1.500,000 dominant religious facility. Turn -key at Texas FM /AM $1.500.000 owned. $1,000,000; terms. $800K. Southwest AM $1,500.000 West FM /AM $1,100,000 MITT YOUNTS Also, FM's, Combos, Indy and network Southwest FM $1,050,000 TV Southwest FM $800,000 (202) 822 -8913 Southwest AM $595,000 John Mitchell or Joe Not Southwest FM /AM $450,000 CI IAI'11AN ASSOCI ATF:S- MITCHELL & ASSOCIATES Box 1065 Shreveport, LA 71163 BROADCAST MEDIA ASSOCIATES 318 -868 -5409 318-869 -1301 702 -789 -2700

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BROADCASTING'S CLASSIFIED RATES All orders to place classified ads & all correspondence DeSales St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036. pertaining to this section should be sent to: BROAD- Advertisers using Blind Box numbers cannot request CASTING, Classified Department, 1705 DeSales St., audio tapes, video tapes, transcriptions, films, or VTR's N.W., Washington, DC 20036. to be forwarded to BROADCASTING Blind Box num- Payable in advance. Check, or money order only. Full & bers. Audio tapes, video tapes, transcriptions, films & correct payment MUST accompany ALL orders. VTR's are not forwardable, & are returned to the sender. When placing an ad, indicate the EXACT category de- Publisher reserves the right to alter classified copy to sired: Television, Radio, Cable or Allied Fields; Help conform with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Wanted or Situations Wanted; Management, Sales, Act of 1964, as amended. Publisher reserves the right to News, etc. If this information is omitted, we will deter- abbreviate, alter, or reject any copy No personal ads. mine the appropriate category according to the copy. NO make goods will be run if all information is not includ- Rates: Classified listings (non -display). Per issue: Help ed. Wanted: $1.00 per word, $18 weekly minimum. Situa- tions Wanted (personal ads): 600 per word, $9.00 week- The publisher is not responsible for errors in printing due ly minimum. All other classifications: per word. to illegible copy -all copy must be clearly typed or print- $1.10 $18.00 weekly minimum. Blind Box numbers: $4.00 per ed. Any and all errors must be reported to the classified issue. advertising department within 7 days of publication date. No credits or make goods will be made on errors Rates: Classified display (minimum 1 inch, upward in which do not materially affect the advertisement. half inch increments), per issue: Help Wanted $80 per Deadline is Monday at noon Eastern Time for the follow- inch. Situations Wanted: (personal ads): $50 per inch. All ing Monday's issue. Earlier deadlines apply for issues other classifications: $100 per inch. For Sale Stations, published during a week containing a legal holiday, & a Wanted To Buy Stations, Public Notice & Business Op- special notice announcing the earlier deadline will be portunities advertising require display space. Agency published above this ratecard. Orders, changes, and /or commission only on display space. cancellations must be submitted in writing. (NO tele- Word count: Count each abbreviation, initial, single fig- phone orders, changes, and /or cancellations will be ac- ure or group of figures or cepted.) letters as one word each. Symbols such as 35mm, COD, PD,etc., count as one Replies to ads with Blind 1 Box numbers should be ad- word each. Phone number with area code or zip code dressed to: (Box number), c/o BROADCASTING, 1705 counts as one word each.

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sion. Gayly Opern, subscription sales man- dependent Television there; Diane Weeks, ac- Media ager, Playboy Enterprises, Chicago, joins count executive, Blair Television, Detroit, to WTTw as director, subscription marketing. sales executive, Katz Independent there; Jer- ry Taub, senior research analyst, John Blair & Alvin K. Leltl, general manager. wvTVITV) Melody Kanschat, operations manager, Co.. New York, to research analyst, Katz Milwaukee. joins WRLH -TV Richmond, Va., Northwest Public Radio, Pullman, Wash., Continental Television, New York; Stacy as president and general manager. noncommercial KCSN(FM) Northridge, joins Bergmann, market research specialist, Katz's as development director. VP's and general managers, Gannett Broad- Calif., Repubic Radio, New York, to associate re- casting-owned TV stations. named presidents Patricia Metier, controller, Continental Elec- search director; John Miller, former assistant and general managers: Harvey Mars, WXIA -TV tric Inc., Croydon, Pa., joins noncommer- buyer, Media Logic, Tallahassee, Fla., to as- Atlanta; Joseph Jerkins, KVUE -TV Austin, cial WHYY-FM -TV Wilmington, Del., as con- sistant buyer, Republic Radio, New York; Ste- Tex.; Ken Tonning, KuSA -TV Denver; Ronald troller. ven Chambers, from KRLD(AM) Dallas, to Re- Townsend, wusAtTV) Washington. public Radio there as account executive. Joyce Johnson, traffic and operations assis- Patricia York, sales manager, KPRW AM) -KATr- tant, KDAF(FM) Dallas, named assistant traffic Steve Coss, copywriter, D'Amy Masius Ben- FM Oklahoma City, named general manager. manager. ton & Bowles, Chicago, named associate creative director. Kathy D'Antonio, senior graphic coordinator, named supervisor, graphic art. Clark R. Miller, account executive, Bozell, Ja- Marketing cobs, Kenyon & Eckhardt Advertising, Dal- las, joins DMB &B, St. Louis, as account ex- Kenneth Roman, president, Ogilvy & Mather ecutive. Worldwide, New York, named chairman, Joan Knox, media director, Abbott Advertis- succeeding William E. Phillips, who remains ing. Lexington, Ky., joins Abramson Associ- chairman of parent, Ogilvy Group Inc. ates Inc., Washington, in same capacity. Dearth, executive VP and executive Gregg Jeanine Vinciguerra; from wxoN(Tv) Detroit, creative director, Ketchum Advertising, joins Seltel, New York, as account executive. Pittsburgh, joins BDA/BBDO, Atlanta, as Douglas Jay Goulding, account executive, York Stenberg executive VP and executive creative director. Dallas, joins Seltel there as Eric Stenberg, VP/general manager, KLU- Richards Group, Herb Miller, VP and associate director, broad- account executive. B(AM)- KISN(FM) Salt Lake City, joins KGTN- cast production, FCB /Leber Katz Partners, AM-FM Georgetown, Tex.. as general man- Nat Gutwirth, copywriter, Weightman Adver- New York, named senior VP and director, ager. tising, Phialdelphia, named creative group broadcast production. supervisor. Charles N. Kantner Ill, marketing Tony Perlongo, general sales manager, Joseph P Flanagan, president, Impact, Chi- research project director, Weightman, named KFYE(FM) Fresno, Calif., adds duties as gen- cago subsidiary of Foote. Cone & Belding account executive. Parker Allen Hurlburt, eral manager. Inc.. adds duties as corporate director, sales project director, MSI International, Los An- Don DeRose, sales manager. KEXO(AM) geles, joins Weightman Research, Philadel- . Grand Junction, Colo., named general man- phia, as project director. ager, KEXO and co -owned KLDR -FM Delta, VP, & Associates, Irving, Colo. Jim Craig, Crime if- Tex., joins Gilpin, Peyton & Pierce Inc., Dal- VP. Heller Fi- n) Edward H. Zukerman, senior las, as account surpervisor. nancial Inc., Chicago, joins Cable Develop- Elizabeth A. Snyder, from Taylor Spencer ment Corp., Chicago -based multiple cable Granville Advertising. San Francisco, joins system operator, as VP and chief fianacial as executive. officer. Blair Radio there account David Reeder, general sales manager, Ingrid J. Fowler, from Grant Marketing Com- WINX(AM) Rockville. Md., joins WMET(AM) munications Inc., Conshohocken, Pa., joins McAdams Ong Inc., Phialdelphia as copy- Gaithersburg, Md., as station manager. John Flanagan Gosden & writer. S. Batchelder, former program host, WMAL- promotion services. FCB. Freeman Gosden WMET TV (now WJLA) Washington, joins as Jr. president, FCB's Smith- Hemmings -Gos- Ed Alexander, morning announcer and music director, broadcasting. den, El Monte, Calif., adds duties as corpo- director, KCEE(AM) Meson, Ariz., joins Engel advertising agency, as Stuart R. Kennedy, operations manager and rate director, direct marketing, FCB. Marketing, Tucson Kalispell, senior account executive. program director, KGFZIAMI James C. Warner, former VP and general Mont., named station manager. manager, WFLD(TV) Chicago, joins Indepen- Andrew Mars, local sales manager, CBS - -owned Carol Flynn, general accounting manager, dent Television Sales there as VP and Mid- owned KNX(FM) Los Angeles, joins co Online Computer Library Center Inc.. Dub- west sales manager. WMRQ(FM) Boston as director, sales. lin, Ohio. joins Warner Cable Communica- Earl Buncher, director. public information, Randy Pratt, local and national sales man- tions Inc. there as manager, external report- School of Computer Technology, Pittsburgh, ager, KTUL -TV Tulsa, Okla., named general ing, accounting department. joins Image Innovators. Pittsburgh advertis- sales manager. agency, as VP. Chris Caine, program director, KCRGIAM) Ce- ing Michael D. Bump, general sales manager, dar Rapids, Iowa, named operations man- Appointments at Katz Communications Inc.: WHLY(FM) Leesburg, Fla., joins WWDE -FM ager. Vinny Della Ratte, staff designer, creative ser- Hampton, Va., in same capacity. Communications, Luke Alexander, director, sales administra- vices department, Katz Joanne Cini, account executive, WNYW(TV) director, creative ser- tion. ABC -TV, Chicago, joins noncommer- New York. to assistant New York, named local sales manager. cial wTTW(TV) there as account executive, vices; Ken Murphy, account executive, Seltel account executive, WCZY-AM- national marketing and development divi- Inc., New York, to sales executive. Katz In- Judy Soechtig,

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 107 FM Detroit, named local sales manager. erating officer. geles, joins Chris/Rose Productions there as Henry J. Bruen, VP, Sable Communications Appointments at ABC Radio Networks, New director, development. Co., Atlanta, WWWz(FM) joins Summerville, York: Gloria Briggs, director, ABC FM Radio Jeffrey S. Hoops, local sales manager, S.C., as local sales manager. Network, to director, ABC Rock Radio Net- WATL(TV) Atlanta, and Lee Armstrong, ac- Jo Elaine Ortiz, sales manager, KWHW(AM)- work; Susan A. O'Connell, manager, network count executive, WFAA -TV Dallas, join Group KRKZ(FM) Altus, Okla., joins KZIQ -AM -FM programing, to director, ABC FM Radio W Productions, Atlanta, as Southeast divi- Ridgecrest, Calif., as sales manager. Nework; Scott Kushner, former director, DIR sion managers. Kim A. Schlotman, director, Broadcasting Corp., New York, to clearance market strategy, Viacom, New York, joins Ron Strauss, account executive, MMT Sales, representative, entertainment programing, Group W Productions there as account execu- New York, joins WQTV(TV) Boston as national ABC Radio Networks. tive. sales manager. Gus Lucas, executive Betty Selby, manager, program development, Robert Marra, account executive, TeleRep VP, Viacom Entertain- entertainment department, Zink Communica- Inc., New York, joins WVIT(TV) New Britain, ment Group, Los An- tions, New York, named director, program Conn., as national sales manager. J. David geles, adds duties as development. Dana C. Gumanow, administra- Getty, producer and director, Laird Produc- president, West Coast tive assistant to VP, Tradex Brokerage Ser- tions Inc., Camp Hill, Pa., joins WVITas com- operations. Stephen vice, New York, joins Zink as assistant to mercial producer and writer. Wm. Schulte, senior executive VP, Jan Morgan. Peter R. Morrison, Arlene Goodman, from KFZO(FM) Omaha. VP, direct broadcast freelance producer, joins Zink as staff produc- joins KMTV(TV) there as account executive. development, Via - er. com's Allison M. Bums, account executive, Showtime/The Joseph F. Kiselica, owner, Kiselica Advertis- Buinsses First, Louisville, Ky., publication, Movie Channel, New ing, Dayton, Ohio, joins Coral Pictures York, named joins WLEX -TV there as account executive. execu- Corp., Miami, as central division sales man- Lucas tive VP and general ager. He will be based in Dayton. Chris Manfull, senior account executive, Des manager. Viacom Network Enterprises. Moines Skywalker, and David Lubbers, sports Greg Kamp, producer and director, Edelman Ramona Teisan, VP and controller, photographer and reporter, WHO -TV Des Orion Productions, New York, joins Telesis Produc- Television Productions, Los Angeles, joins Moines, Iowa, named account executives, tions, Rochester, N.Y., as writer and produc- Tri-Star Productions WHO -TV there as VP and televi- er. sion production controller. Beverly Mayo, from WGXA(TV) Macon, Ga., Gary W. Wendt, director, national sales, ITF and Cathy Hertzfeld Clark, former account ex- Enterprises, Los Angeles, joins MCA TV ecutive, WSPD(AM)- WLQR(FM) Toledo, Ohio, there as sales executive, Western region. join WTOL -TV Toledo as account executives. Terry Mackin, VP, Blair Television, Houston, Steve Zazo, local sales manager, WWCK-AM- joins Columbia/Embassy Television, Atlanta, FM Flint, Mich., joins WRIF(FM) Detroit as as account executive, Southeastern region. account executive. Scott Shannon, program director, WHTZ(FMl Stewart Eichelbaum, sales manager, Cable Newark, N.J., named VP, programing and Adnet, Blue Bell, Pa., joins WPMT(TV) York, operations. Pa., as account executive. Grant Nielsen, operations manager and an- David Banister, from Bill Beliles Furniture, nouncer, KBIG(FM) Los Angeles. joins Hopkinsville, Ky., joins WZZF -FM there as ac- Teisan Hall KSEA(FM) Seattle as program director. count executive. Anna Hall, director, mini -series, CBS -TV, Gwen Roberts, announcer, KIIS -AM -FM Los Ronald A. Walter, VP, customer relations, Los Angeles, joins Telso Communications Angeles, named assistant program director. Memphis Light, Gas and Water, joins WREG- Inc., Los Angeles, newly formed subsidiary Chris Scott, announcer and music director, TV Memphis as director, marketing, produc- of Television South, London, as VP, program WFBC -FM Greenville, S.C., named tion and client development. program services. director. Zaline McShan, account executive, WIP(AM) Paul Cloffari, VP, sales, Ohlmeyer Communi- Bill Anderson, operations manager, WQOW-TV Philadelphia, named research and sales ad- cations Co., New York, joins PGA Tour there Eau Claire, Wis., joins KCRG-TV Cedar Ra- ministrator, WIP and colocated WMMR(FM). as director, television sales and media projects. pids, Iowa. production manager. Rochelle Langston, account executive, Jack Lazare, former owner and general man- WKXS(FM) Marion, S.C., joins WXLX(AM) Mark Lilly, from real estate investment firm in ager, WMMW(AM) Meriden, Conn., joins Blowing Rock, N.C., as sales manager. Newport Beach, Calif., joins The Disney WRCQ(AM) New Britain, Conn., as midday Channel, Lisa Decker Grindell, account executive, Burbank, Calif., as director, fi- announcer. nance. KINK(FM) Portland, Ore., named retail Kathy Pineda, manager, West Coast sales Susan A. Robinson, manager. finance, Home Box Office, Los Angeles, account executive, Ad- joins The Disney Channel as business ana- ams Russell, video information systems divi- Greg Russell, promotion coordinator and an- lyst. sin, Los Angeles, joins The Preview Network nouncer, WHND(AM) Birmingham. Mich., and there as Western regional sales Melinda Ward, executive producer, Alive from manager. Daniel Blugerman, former account executive, Kathleen J. Manger, Off Center, produced by noncommercial affiliate marketing repre- 1. Walter Thompson, Detroit, named account sentative, The Disney Channel, KTCA -TV St. Paul, Minn., joins Public Broad- Chicago, executives. WIND and colocated WMJC(FM). joins The Preview Network there as central casting Service, Washington, as director, regional sales children's and cultural programing. manager. George Ponte, senior account Nina Blackwood, music correspondent, Solid executive, Programing CBS Radio, New York, Gold and Entertainment Tonight, syndicated joins Lifetime Cable - television there as programs, joins United Stations Programing account executive. Jay Sllha, sales executive, Coca -Cola's Co- Network, New York, as host, Entertainment Perry Wright, from WTRX(AM) Flint, Mich., lumbia Pictures Television, Los Angeles. Express. joins WTAC(AM) there as program director and evening talk named VP, Midwest sales, Coca -Cola Tele- Bill Schultz, production accountant, New show host. communications Inc., Chicago. World Television, Los Angeles, joins Marvel Michael Stanley, freelance reporter, joins William Nestel, head of entertainment and Productions Ltd., Van Nuys, Calif., as pro- WJW -TV Cleveland as host, PM Magazine. sports division, Wood, duction controller. Lucksinger & Ep- Donna Marie Healey, from WCVB -TV Boston, stein, Los Angeles law firm, joins Rastar Pro- Robert J. Chmiel, former story analyst, joins WLVI -TV Cambridge, Mass., as an- ductions Inc. there as president and chief op- Showtime/The Movie Channel Inc., Los An- nouncer.

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 108 Circuit Research Laborato- Ed Hartley, from KMOX(AM) St. Louis, joins from KTSP-TV Phoenix, joins KFSN -TV as re- operating officer, Scientific, Salt WBAL(AM) Baltimore as evening talk show porter and morning anchor. ries, Tempe, Ariz., joins Utah Lake City manufacturer of TV routing and host. -TV Tucson, Ariz., Jay Crellin, anchor, KOLD master control switches and broadcast auto- WREX -TV Rockford, III., as anchor and Eddie Rivera, concert producer, KISS(FM) San joins mation systems, as VP, engineering. Daniel F. newscasts. Antonio, Tex., joins WQHT(FM) Lake Suc- producer. 6 and 10 p.m. Antonellis, director, marketing and sales, Da- cess, N.Y., in same capacity. Nick Walker, reporter, KIRO -TV Seattle, named tatek Corp., Mountainside, N.J., joins Utah morning news anchor. Scientific, Metuchen, N.J., office as North- eastern regional sales manager. Jim Peterson, from KTVN(TV) Reno, joins News and Public Affairs Kos -TV Albuquerque, N.M., as sports direc- James Sides, senior VP and general manager, tor. propulsion division, Atlantic Research Corp., Alexandria, Va., named president, Guillermo Chao -Ebergenyi, general manager, Callebs, education reporter, WIS -TV Co- Sean ARC Group, which includes Atlantic Re- United Press in(.rn.wunal, Washington, lumbia, S.C., adds duties as anchor and pro- search Corp.'s teleproducts division. Harvey named senior VP, finance and administration. ducer, weekend newscasts. Chris Curl's, from Kushner, chairman, Atlantic's ORI Group, Joseph Domek, director, telecommunica- WVVA(TV) Bluefield, W. Va., joins wts -Tv as which includes electronic systems division, tions, named senior VP, communications. meteorologist. named president, ORI Group. Jon C. Frandsen, night editor, named assis- Forgey, media buyer, Young & Co., tant Washington news editor. Lisa Todd Jacoby, national KOLRrFV) there as Springfield, Mo., joins sales manager, FOR -A Don Ross, executive VP, Lorimar News & assignment re- weekend anchor and general of America, Information Group, Culver City, Calif., Corp. porter. Mass., joins named president. Ross will head two subsid- Newton, Van from WHAS -TV Louisville, Nova Systems Inc., iaries of Lorimar- Telepictures, NIWS Inc., Rick Noose, WAVE -TV there as weekend sports Conn., manu- TV news service, and The California Video Ky., joins Canton, and reporter. facturer of video sig- Center, post- production facility. anchor nal processing equip- Steve Letro, meteorologist, South Florida Terrence R Hunt, White House reporter, As- ment, as VP, Management District, West Palm Beach, sociated Press, Washington, named White marketing and sales. WJNO(AM) there as meteorologist. House correspondent. Dorothy Gast, corre- Fla., joins Harry Armstrong, spondent, Roanoke, Va., named correspon- Caroline Slark, from KFBK(AM) Sacramento, head of European op- dent, Cleveland. joins KRBK -TV there as general assignment Jacoby erations, Grass Valley reporter. Mai Pham, from KXTV(TV) Sacra- AI Jaffe, former news director, KOVR(TV) Sac- Corp., London, joins Dynatech Corp. there mento, joins KRBK -TV as business reporter. ramento, joins ESPN Inc., Bristol, Conn., as as president, international operations, video news manager, Sports Center, sports news John Graham, from WHEB -AM -FM Ports- communications division. show. mouth, N.H., joins WTSN(AM) Dover, N.H., Tom Smock, district sales manager, Panasonic as reporter. Appointments at Washington Independent Industrial Co., Los Angeles, joins Sharp News: Linda Schmidt, correspondent, Wash- Barbara Callahan, noon anchor, and Bill Rat- Electronics Corp. there as Western regional ington Radio and Press Service, to assign- liff, anchor and reponer, wxFL(TV) Tampa, sales manager, professional products divi- ment editor; Philip Shortt, freelance photo- Fla., add duties as co- anchors, new 6:30 a.m. sion. grapher, to photographer /editor; Steven newscast. Peter Lowten, president, Pixel Consulting, Saltzgiver, recent graduate, Guilford College, C. Anne Fink, consumer and general assignment Mountain View, Calif., joins Quanta Corp., Greensboro, N.C., to audio technician. reponer, WICS(TV) Springfield, Ill., named Salt Lake City manufacturer of video graph- Brian Peterson, news director, KGMB(TV) weekend anchor. ics systems, as director, product operations. Honolulu, joins WOWK -TV Huntington, W. Ken Wilkey, VTR technician, KCBS -TV Los Va., as news director. Dawn Ford, former technical director, All Angeles, named manager, ENG operations. Things Considered, National Public Radio, Roy Firestone, sportscaster and sports talk Rick Garcia, sports anchor, KTSP-TV Phoenix, Washington, joins CMX Corp., Santa Clara, show host, ESPN, Bristol, Conn., adds du- KTTV(TV) Los Angeles, as weekend Calif., manufacturer of TV and sound editing host, Sunday Night Major League Base- joins ties as sports anchor. systems, as product manager. ball, call -in radio show, syndicated by Bud Sports division of Anheuser -Busch Inc., St. Maureen Tighe, chief weathercaster, WANE -TV Vern A. Pearson, from Intergroup Video Sys- Louis. Fort Wayne, Ind., joins WFAA -TV Dallas, as tems Inc., Gainesville, Fla., joins Dynair weather anchor. routing switch- (Hawk) Harrelson, former executive VP, weekend Electronics, manufacturer of Ken distribution equipment, as baseball operations, Chicago White Sox, Cari Bernstein, producer and host, Morning es, control and joins SportsChannel, Woodbury, N.Y., local Edition, noncommercial KERA(FM) Dallas, central region manager. cable sports network, as announcer for New joins noncommercial WKAR -AM -FM East Lan- Charles B. Sholdt, director, marketing and York Yankee games. sing, Mich., as news producer and call -in advertising, Colorgraphics Systems Inc., show host. named director, Weather John Ryan, regional VP, sales, John Blair & Madison, Wis., Inc., Madison, ColorGraphics' pri- Co., San Francisco, joins SPR NewsSource Hueil Howser, former reporter and producer, Central vate weather forecasting subsidiary. there as VP, sales, West. KCBS -TV Los Angeles, joins noncommercial as producer and reporter, Vid- Steve Blue, executive producer, KPIX(TV) San KCEr(TV) there Laurie McDonald, account supervisor, Media - eolog, feature segments. Francisco, joins KTrV(TV) Los Angeles as ex- tech West Inc., Los Angeles, named oper- ecutive editor. Phil Brady, VP, Smith Market- Appointments at WMTW-TV Poland Springs, ations manager. associate producer, ing Corp., Los Angeles, joins KTTV as general Me.: Jonathan Hall, Ruth Cisero, manager, production, Vestron and weekend assignment reporter and special correspon- WCVB -TV Boston, to reporter Video, Stamford, Conn., named director, Lisa K. Gardner, production assistant, dent. anchor; production and distribution. Eric Eggieton, director and radio announcer, WABI -AM -TV at KVOS -TV Bellingham, independent consultant, joins Vestron Video Appointments Bangor, Me., to reporter; Richard W. Cham- Wash.: Lynn Rosen, staff producer, to man- as manager, specialty programing. berlin and Kevyn Fowler, production assis- ager, news and public affairs; Michele Hig- tants, WMTW-TV named photographers. B. Henderson, from The Post Group, gins, weekend anchor, to weekday reporter; Alan Los Angeles, joins Windsor Total Video, Amy Cloud, from production department. to New York post- production facility, as editor producer, public affairs programs. and night manager. Don Postles, anchor, WKBW-TV Buffalo, Technology Thomas J. Bentsen, director, engineering, N.Y., joins KFSN -TV Fresno, Calif., as anchor, satellite systems, CBS -TV, New York, joins 6 and II p.m. newscasts. Norma Cancio, Bernard M. VanBenthem, president and chief

13 1987 109 WBAL -TV Baltimore, as director, engineering. Janice E. Craige, promotion manager. Ralph Rhoades, VP, Balon & Associates, WTVI'ÍFV) Dennis R Maddox, former chief engineer, Nashville, joins WMAR -TV Balti- Austin, 'tex., joins FMR Associates Inc., more as noncommercial wcFE -TV Plattsburgh, N.Y., creative services director. Tucson, Ariz., research firm, as director, research operations. joins noncommercial WTCHTV) Chatanooga in Doreen Morgan, assistant promotion man- same capacity. ager. WGME -TV Portland. Me., joins Officers elected by Virginia Cable Television wisxT)TV) there as promotion manager. Association, Richmond: Donald A. Perry, 1st Commonwealth Communications. Glouces- Promotion and PR ter, Va., president; Linda M. Roe, Newport Allied Fields News Cablevision, VP; H.W. Goodall, Conti- nental Cablevision of Virginia, Richmond, Nancy C. Elliot, account group manager, Earle secretary; John D. Evans, Arlington Cable Palmer Brown Public Relations, Washington, Sam Archibald, faculty member, School of Partners, treasurer. named VP. Journalism and Mass Communications, Uni- versity Shirley K. Gazsi, communications officer, Rosalind Jarrett, manager. movie and mini- of Colorado, Boulder, named executive Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Princeton, series publicity, ABC public relations, West director. First Amendment Congress, N.J., joins Gannett Center Foundation, Co- Coast, named director, program publicity. newly formed coalition of 17 media organizations including National Association of lumbia University, New York, as communica- Lisa Lewison, TV publicity consultant, Tri- Broadcasters, National Broadcast Editorial tions manager, Gannett Center for Media Star Television, Los Angeles. named VP, Association and Radio- Tèlevision News Di- Studies. publicity, advertising and promotion. rectors Association. First Amendment Con- Robert M. Warner, sales manager, Sports - Carole Feld, director, gress will open national office on campus of Channel, Boston, joins Cable Publications field promotion, Tri - University of Colorado, Boulder, in June. Inc., Boston, publisher of TV guides for ca- Star Pictures, New ble industry, as sales manager. Jerry D. Craft, Craft Cable TV Inc.. Jacks - York, joins Home Box boro, Tex., elected to independent/small sys- Office Inc. there as di- tem director seat. board of directors, National rector, programing Cable Television Association, Washington. Deaths promotion. District directors elected to NCTA board: John A. Wentworth, Carolyn S. Chambers, Chambers Communi- Alvin L. Kacin, 55, for- director, publicity, ad- cations Corp.. Eugene, Ore., district I; John mer chairman, vertising and promo- J. Ragas, Adelphia Communications Corp.. D'Arcy Masius Ben- tion, Paramount Net- Coudersport, Pa., district 8; Steven B. ton & Bowles, St. work Television, Los Dodge, American Cablesystems, Beverly, Feld Louis, died of cancer Angeles, joins Televi- Mass., district 9. March 31 at his St. sion Publicity Executives Committee, North Officers elected by National Association of Louis home. Kacin Hollywood, Calif., as vice chairman. Media Brokers during annual meeting held in joined D'Arcy Mac - James W. Carlson, director, corporate com- conjunction with NAB convention, Dallas: Manus Masius, (now munications. Nortek Inc., Providence, R.I., Bob Mahlman, The Mahlman Co.. Bronx - DMB &B) in 1970 as joins Jones Intercable Inc.. Englewood, ville. N.Y., president; Gordon Sherman, research account ex- Colo., as VP, corporate communications. Gordon Sherman & Associates, Boca Raton. ecutive, after working Fla., VP; Joann Kail, Milton Q. Ford & Asso- Kacin previously with Fal- Tom Stepanchak, research coordinator, TV ciates, Memphis. secretary; Jim Blackburn staff Brewing Corp., St. Louis, and J. Walter Bloopers & Practical Jokes, series formerly Jr., Blackburn & Co., Washington, treasurer. Thompson, Chicago. He became in produced by dick clerk productions inc., Los chairman March 1978 and held until he Angeles, named director, publicity. dick clark Lynne (Angel) Harvey, wife of ABC Radio's job resigned July 1984. Most recently. productions. Paul Harvey and president, Paulynn Produc- Kacin was executive with tions Ltd., Chicago, and Rance Crain, presi- Eisenkramer Associates, St. Louis. Alan Daniels, manager, advertising and pro- He is survived by dent and editorial director. Crain Communi- his wife, Mary Ann, and motion. Columbia/Embassy Television, Los cations Inc., Chicago, two sons. Angeles, named director, named to board of advertising and directors. Museum promotion. of Broadcast Communi- Wallace L. Briscoe Ill, 59, cable TV broker cations, Chicago. Museum is scheduled to and former senior VP, National Cable Televi- Appointments at USA in Network, New York: open June. sion Association, Washington, died April 2 of Ellen Kaye, director, advertising and consum- Thomas W. Greelish, U.S. attorney, district of cancer at Spring Shadows Pine hospital, er promotion, to director, marketing; Maggie New Jersey, joins communications law firm Houston. Briscoe who went to Washington in Hoehn, coordinator, sales and marketing pro- of LeBoeuf, Lamb. Leiby & 1963 as administrative assistant to former Re- motion, to MacRae, New- manager, sales promotion; Ellen ark, N.J. presentative Oren Harris, (D- Ark.), joined Gelvan, associate producer, creative services, NCTA year later. He served there until mov- USA, and Mark Fox Evens, Ralph A. Simmons and Pe- Chris Gross, promotion producer, ing to Houston in 1978 to become associate WTTG(TV) Washington, ter Susser, associates, Keller & Heckman, to producers, creative broker, Gardiner & Associates Inc. He is sur- services; Klm Washington communications law firm. Dapolito, coordinator, creative vived by wife. Kathryn, two daughters named partners. and services, to production manager. son. David Boggan, director, information ser- Robert C. Wright, president and CEO, NBC Selwyne (Sully) Ginsler, 67, retired Midwest vices, Texas Lutheran College. Seguin, joins Inc., awarded "Citation for Excellence" by director, sales, United Artists, Chicago, died SLW Public Relations. Dallas. as account ser- American College Theater Festival. Bob April 4 of heart failure at his Bradenton, Fla., vices representative. Hynes, VP, NBC Inc., Washington, accepted home. Ginsler, 30-year employe of UA, re- award for Wright at Kennedy Center for Per - tired in 1981 after serving Ann Terry Pincus, press secretary to former 20 years in Chica- foming Arts, Washington, April 5. NBC pro- go. He is survived by his wife, Senator Charles McC Mathias Jr. (R -Md.), Virginia, three vided á450,000. three -year grant to festival sons and daughter. joins noncommercial WETA -FM -TV Washing- which was held March 30 -April I I at Kenne- ton as VP, communications. dy Center this year. Donna M. Hilts, 41, freelance writer and former copy THsh Sullivan, editor, Dowline magazine, editor. Washington Post, died April Alan Bellow, defense correspondent. Dow Jones & Co., New York. joins Wash- 4 of cancer at National Institutes of Health, Bergelt ington, and Bill Buzenberg, Litchfield Public senior editor, Washington. In 1983 she was associate pro- Relations there as account London, executive. National Public Radio. named win- ducer of TV documentary, Books Under Fire, ners of 13th annual Weintal Prize for Diplo- aired on noncommercial stations, which re- Deborah C. Johnson, director, creative ser- matic Reporting, sponsored by Georgetown ceived nomination for Emmy award. She is vices, WLWT(TV) Cincinnati, joins KOMO-TV University's Institute for Study of Diplomacy, survived by husband, Philip, two sons and Seattle as promotion manager. School of Foreign Service. Washington. daughter.

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doing what on up S.D., but after a week was back Moving he and others felt he should be doing, selling time. For the next IO years he was sales It was several months ago in Kansas City manager at stations in succeedingly larger that each of the three television networks markets: Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Chica- had a team of executives bidding for rights to go and New York. In Philadelphia he was at the National Collegiate Athletic Associ- KYw(AM) when that station instituted its all - ation's basketball season and tournament. news format. At the first station where Lund Weeks of negotiation had wound down to a was general manager, KSDOIAM) San Diego, half -day of final presentations by ABC. CBS Lund had changed the music /talk format to and NBC. Three numbers were put in a hat all -news. to decide the sequence of the presentations. The president of Group W radio when Each hoped to be picked last. Lund was at KYW was Joel Chaseman, who Peter Lund, then president of CBS Sports, was later named to head the Post -Newsweek said: "We all felt that maybe the last network stations. Chaseman brought Lund to Wash- might glean something about the previous ington as general manager of Post-News- bids and might be able to counter." The ap- week's W1OP(AM) (a CBS radio affiliate). pellation of "lucky Lund" had already been After two years in that job, Lund went to given by co- workers who teased the 47 -year- CBS, as vice president of the AM stations. old Minneapolis native about the frequency PETER ANTHONY LUND- president, Multimedia After a brief stint as vice president, station of his promotions, so Lund accepted from Entertainment; b. January 12, 1941, services, for the owned television stations. his colleagues the challenge of drawing the Minneapolis; attended St. Thomas College, Lund was sent to Chicago as vice president third spot. He did just that. CBS retained its St. Paul, Minn., journalism, 1958 -61; newsman, and general manager of WBBM -TV, where he rights, and Lund's nickname was further announcer and salesman, KCCR(AM) Pierre, first came into contact with Walter Bartlett, validated, as it was a month ago when he S.D., 1961 -62; salesman, KPLo -TV Reliance, president and chief executive officer of Mul- became the new president of Multimedia En- S.D., 1962-64; sales manager, wwrc(AM) timedia. Lund had succeeded in enticing the tertainment. In his new post, Lund will over- Minneapolis, 1964 -66; general sales manager, production of Multimedia's Donahue from see production and distribution of Donahue, KYW(AM) Philadelphia, 1966-68; general sales WGN -TV Chicago to the CBS station. Said Sally Jessy Raphael and the division's other manager, WIND(AM) Chicago, 1968 -71; general Bartlett: "Moving to an O &O station meant specials and productions. The new post is sales manager, WMCA(AM) New York, 1971 -72; new labor rules and other enormous prob- the latest in a long list of upward moves VP, general manager, Ksoo(AM) San Diego, lems, but Peter was just terrific at getting occurring at roughly three -year intervals. 1972 -75; VP, general manager, wroP(AM) them ironed out." Lund came naturally by his career. Both Washington, 1975.77; VR CBS -owned AM Lund's next step up was to take the same his parents were media minded. Lund's of stations, 1977 -79; VP, station services, CBS post at WCBS -TV New York, following which mother worked for a time at the Minneapolis television stations division, 1979 -80; VP, he was named executive vice president and Star and Tribune, and his father was an ad- general manager, WBBM -TV Chicago, 1980- then president of CBS Sports, all in two vertising agency executive in the days, Lund 1983; VP, general manager, wces -TV New York, years. Lund, who has played a variety of when agencies and their clients pro- recalls, 1983; executive VR CBS sports, 1984; sports including semipro baseball, had a rap- the networks and athletes' endorse- gramed president, 1984 -1986; president, CBS -owned port with sports production, said Steve Mel - were picked up for a few hundred ments television stations, 1987; present position nick, CBS's golf commentator. dollars and a one -page legal release. assumed this month; m. Theresa Kessel, Sept. Lund's early background in broadcast Lund's own initial contact with the media 3, 1961; children: Mark, 25; Tim, 18. news also makes him well suited for his new when was in sixth grade. Campbell - came he job of overseeing the "reality based" pro- Mithun, an agency for which his father programing of Multimedia Entertainment, said had a client, "Malt -O -Meal Cere- from throughout the Midwest. His first worked, Jim Lynagh, head of the Greenville, S.C. - al," which sponsored the George Mikan Bas- fessional job came while he was in college, wife, Theresa, six based company's broadcasting division. Al- ketball Show on WCCO -TV Minneapolis. married. and with his first child. though Lund will be participating in the When time came for the sponsor's an- weeks away from having their had been company's management committee, he and nouncement, Lund would eat some of the In addition to his studies, Lund construction his wife, Theresa, who have moved I I times cereal on camera; Mikan, a National Basket- working at Sears and doing the city of in the last 20 years, will remain in their ball Association hall of famer, would then work -"digging a tunnel under But after making Bronxville, N.Y., home, where he lives half throw Lund a basketball, which Lund would St. Paul" -to pay the bills. jobs, he got a call a mile from long-time colleague Tony Ma- shoot at a basket located in the studio. One some inquiries about radio Pierre, S.D., lara, senior vice president, distribution, problem, he related, was that the cereal was from the owner of xCCR(AM) leaving CBS Television Network. always cooked on Friday afternoon, but the 450 miles away. Although it meant temporarily, Lund occasionally speaks wearily of all show wasn't until Sunday. his wife behind in Minneapolis the sta- the job switching he has done, and adds that That first taste of television failed to sour and his plans for a college degree, arrived. His it seems he is always learning about a whole him on the industry. At the time, Lund said, tion's new radio time salesman turned out to be the new part of the business. But, he said, his he ambitions of following his father in year- and -a -half there had transience may be partly due to an absence the agency business. But Art Lund discour- "best thing I ever did." employes, so of a long -term goal: "That is, of course, ex- aged his eldest son, asking: "Why would The station had only eight selling time, aggerated," he added. "There are always you want to go into a business where your Lund would spend the morning news, weath- long -term goals for the station or the corn - livelihood is controlled by people who don't return at noon to broadcast the in the after- pany, but my personal goals are more daily - understand what you are doing ?" Lund sen- er and sports, go back to selling night. Satur- ...to get up and try to do the best job I can. ior instead suggested radio time sales, an noon and produce the spots at and Sundays he Hopefully it is good enough for whoever is idea his son "bought into." days he was a disk jockey, transmitter. willing to pay me...Besides there is also a In high school, Lund worked as a guide at would occasionally work on the on- camera work big reward in helping the people you work WCCO(AM). The station then was bigger than He also had a brief try at Sioux Falls, with to do well." its co -owned TV, and was visited by people in his next job, at KPLO-TV

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Nielsen released national ratings Friday for Fox Broadcasting Co.'s tertainment's office of president, said last week that Tribune April 5 prime time debut, :t: which Married... With Children and would sell two minutes of barter advertising time retained in Ger- The Tracey Ullman Show were shown three times each. Married aldo!, which has so far been cleared in 68% of country. averaged 3.6 and Ullman 3.1, according to NBC research department. No shares were available. Married received 3.9 for its first airing First U.S. feature recorded on high-definition video begins produc- (seen on 106 stations), 3.6 and 3.2 (both on 105 stations). tion Ullman received 3.5 this week at Kaufmann Astoria Studios in Queens, New York. (106 stations), 3.1 (105 stations) and 2.8 (104 Actor -director stations). Fox officials, however, emphasized cumulative Robby Benson stars in $5- million independent, pro- ratings duced by Barry Rebo and Denis for two programs: Married, 10.7, and Ullman, 9.4. Coverage Bieber of Rebo High Definition totals Studio in York about 80% of country. New and by New York accountant Jubran Jubran. Rebo last year became first U.S. buyer of Sony's 1,125-line HDTV system and produced music video of John Lennon's "Imagine," Purchase of five independents by TVX Broadcast Group from Taft now U.S. entry in Cannes Film Festival. Location shooting in Man- Broadcasting for $240 million, less closing adjustments, was com- hattan began last week on current, untitled project, will also star pleted last week. Deal had earlier been expected to close previous Danny Aiello, Tawny Kitaen and pop singer Carla DeVito, Ben- week but was held up due to what some observers suspected was son's wife. drug -related testimony impugning TVX President Tim McDonald ( "Top of the Week," April 6). U.S. district court opinion dismissing suit by CBS News correspon- o dent and Reporters Committee for Freedom of Information to gain Information from Five percent ownership in Multimedia Inc. was filed with Securities Justice Department and FBI has been overturned by three -judge panel of U.S. Court of and Exchange Commission last week by investment entities asso- Appeals in Washington. Appeal by CBS News's Robert Schakne ciated with Sandler Capital Management. New York -based invest- and Reporters Committee involved Freedom of ment and brokerage firm said it bought 559,297 shares (at Information Act requests they had filed with average Justice from 1978. price of $35.93) for "investment business." Multimedia dating Appeals court panel said district court stock had erred in holding that rap closed last Thursday at 561/4 per share. sheets and "nonfinancial crime" information being sought were exempt from FOIA under its priva- o cy provisions. Panel sent case back to district court for determina- "Eleventh -hour about- face," said one Wall Street newsletter to tion as to whether Justice holds criminal record information that, describe Jack Kent Cooke's abandonment of billion-dollar financing in accordance with panel's decision, must be disclosed. Requests plan through Shearson Lehman Brothers ( "Closed Circuit," March had sought arrest and related information on Philip, Charles, Sam- 23). Private placement, to finance purchase of McCaw Cable and uel and William Medico, four brothers, in connection with investi- Los Angeles Dally News, had reportedly already been "circled" - gation Schakne was conducting into activities of allegedly corrupt buyers had been found-but Cooke is said to have decided certain U.S. congressman. Eventually, case boiled down to controversy covenants in package were too restrictive. Middleburg, Va. -based regarding records of Charles Medico; William had died before businessman is said to have since shaken hands on new plan with request for information had been filed, and department made his Drexel Bumham Lambert. "rap" sheet available to Schakne. Philip and Samuel died while information was being sought, but department said it had no rap o sheets on them. It also said it had no "financial crime information" Preliminary results of new Radio- Television News Directors Associ- on Charles. District court dismissed resulting suit. ation-commissioned radio -television deregulation study, conduct- o ed by Vernon Stone, journalism professor at University of Missouri, point to FCC radio deregulation order of six years ago as having Writers Guild of America strike, which began March 2, continued affected news operations more at major- and medium -sized market last week, with no settlement of major issues between striking stations than small -market outlets. Deregulation, according to WGA and representatives of Capcities /ABC and CBS. Also, both RTNDA's survey, has been blamed for cutbacks in news staff at CBS and ABC have turned down WGA's request for binding arbi- tration to settle strike. about one of every six major -market (population of one million - WGA spokesman would not characterize plus) radio stations -in some cases whole news staffs were elimi- progress of negotiations, but said there had been "long, intense nated-and at approximately one out of eight medium -market discussions." Also, ABC chief White House correspondent, Sam Donaldson, said on stations (population of 250,000 to one million.) But most smaller - Donahue show last week that "strike is affect- market stations report that deregulation has not affected their ing us. The strike is hurting us. These people [on strike] are talent- news operations. Radio portion of study is based on responses ed and dedicated and we need them back." About 525 employes at from 343 news directors. For more recent deregulation of television ABC and CBS, including some network O &O's, are on strike. industry, only 1% of 368 responding TV news directors across all o sizes of markets said deregulation has caused cutbacks in news CBN Cable Network will move into "phase two" of its scrambling staffs and 3% blamed it for less public affairs programing. RTNDA schedule April 27, scrambling its signal from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. survey found cutbacks in TV news more likely occur at indepen- (NYT) on weekdays only, in the fixed key mode," CBN said. On 1, dent stations than network affiliates. June CBN said it expects to send 24 -hour, full-time fixed key transmission, and beginning June 29, cable network will begin with one- At end of last week, Viacom Enterprises reported it had added hour addressable testing of its signal. Network expects to send full seven more stations to its clearance list for The Cosby Show: ABC -time addressable transmission by Aug. 24. affiliate WJET -TV Erie, Pa.; ABC affiliate wISN -TV Milwaukee; ABC affiliate wRAL -TV Raleigh- Durham, N.C.; CBS affiliate WIVE -TV Buf- Intelsat's Meeting of Signatories last week called on Board of falo, N.Y.; ABC affiliate wo7w -TV Moline, ID.; NBC affiliate wPXK(rV) Governors and director general to continue test of pricing flexibility Pittsburgh, and CBS affiliate Kano -TV Seattle. available under Article V(d) of Intelsat charter. Assembly of Parties originally ordered test of flexibility in October 1985, as means of resolving dispute growing out of then- Director General Richard Tribune Entertainment said last week that Geraldo!, proposed dally Colino's contention that Intelsat would lack pricing flexibility it first-run show with Geraldo Rivera, was firm go for next fall and needed to compete unless Article V(d) were amended. Signator- that Paramount Domestic Television has been hired to clear show ies, in three -day meeting that ended on April 8, said board and in markets 30 and below. It's first time Paramount has picked up director general should continue using flexibility of Article V(d) "by show not produced by company. As part of deal, Rivera will do establishing market -responsive tariffs for services which are sub- regular monthly series of investigative reports for Paramount's ject to competition, taking into account the cost of service provi- Entertainment Tonight. Dan Greenblatt, member of Tribune En- sion, and to report to the next and future meetings of the Assembly

Broadcasting Apr 13 1987 112 Meeting also called on board to com- President Reagan jounced last Tuesday (April 7) his intention to of Parties on this matter." Distribution soon as possible, plan for provision of planned domestic nominate Archie Purvis, senior vice president, ABC plete, as Broadcasting. Purvis, services on ongoing basis, including prices and conditions. Co., to seat on board of Corporation for Public Democrat, would serve term expiring March 26, 1991. He joins Republican nominees currently awaiting confirmation hear- of three In response to request for more time by National Association ings: former Chairman William Lee Hanley, Connecticut business- Broadcasters, FCC Mass Media Bureau has extended comments man; former board member Harry O'Connor, president, O'Connor deadline in proceeding considering abolition of bar on radio -TV com- Creative Services, Playa del Rey, Calif., and Sheila Burke Tate, binations to June 15. Reply comme:. 1 will be due Jul; 1- senior vice president, Burson -Marsteller, Washington, and former press secretary to Nancy Reagan. FCC is seeking comment on request of Capital Cities /ABC, CBS and refund of excessive TV service access charges billed by NBC seeking Tips from Tipper- Tipper Gore, who became well -known to for service rendered from April 22, former Bell operating companies broadcasters for her efforts in 1985 to rid the airwaves of so- 1, 1986. Networks based request on FCC determi- 1985, until April pornographic rock music, is back on the stump again. that telco rate bases included investment that wasn't used called nation This time Gore has written a book "Raising PG Kids in an X- or useful. Comments are due May 11; replies are due May 27. Rated Society." Published by Abingdon Press, Nashville, the book came out April 1 and is aimed at telling parents "how to Sub- Larry Irving, senior counsel to House Telecommunications protect children from explicit and violent messages in rock week he has asked Office of committee, told BROADCASTING last music, videos, TV movies, advertisements and other media." to change its mind again and make Management and Budget Gore is a co- founder of the Parents Music Resource Center and minority ownership questionnaire mandatory (see controversial FCC is the wife of Senator Al Gore (D- Tenn.), a potential presidential Form had originally been mandatory, but OMB ruled that page 79). contender. According to Martha Lyle Reid, an aide in Senator licensees need not fill out and return form. Irving said he broadcast Gore's office who is handling Mrs. Core's promotional tour, the told OMB that FCC won't get adequate response from licensees if "a great deal of interest." Several articles participation is voluntary. book has generated have been written and Gore appeared on the Oprah Winfrey was named recipient of Joan show, Reid said. Jed Duvall, ABC News, Washington, Gore begins with an account of how she grew concerned Radio and Television Correspondents Associ- Barone Award from about sexually explicit and violent rock lyrics. She discusses in its 43d annual dinner at Washington Hilton hotel, ation during battle with the music industry to obtain some type of Duvall did not know he was to receive award and left detail her April 9. records. In the end, the Recording Industry ceremony early, saying he had to get up at 3 a.m. Charles Gibson, rating system for and the PMRC reached a compromise co- ABC's Good Morning America, accepted award in Du- Association of America anchor, explicit lyrics. ABC News recently named Duvall anchor of ABC's on an RL4A policy statement for vall's absence. Gore says World News This Morning and Good Morning America (BROAD- Violence on television is another issue examined. forgotten CASTING, March 9). Award is given annually for excellence in that network executives seem to have "completely Washington -based reporting. Duvall's winning report was Sept. their responsibility to the public trust." Aside from "a decent 19, 1986, ABC Nightline show or two, they offer a steady diet of action-packed violence. which followed last nine months of life of New Jersey man with Moreover, the broadcasting trade magazines read by television disease. station managers often feature ads encouraging them to buy violent programs to increase their ratings," she writes. repo- Battle between cable and broadcasting industries over channel Gore also targets music videos and VCR's for adding to the when independent UHF sitioning moved to new arena last week violent fare available to children. Because of VCR's, Gore says, filed antitrust suit against Viacom station. KBHK -TV of San Francisco, an "increasing number of atrocious horror films, crammed with new National Amusements, in California's and prospective owner, grisly, graphic violence," can now be selected "for home enter- IS alleging that Viacom's San Francisco Superior Court. KBHK -'ry tainment kicks." As for music videos, despite some effort by to "devise a realignment plan to degrade the cable systems intend "cable channel management to reject music videos that go KBHx -TV and other stations which favorable channel locations of she says, "MTV still presents operators' 'cable -only channels." Station, beyond the bounds ofgood taste," compete with the cable watchers." channel 12, (over -the -air assignment a heavily violent diet to its young which is carried on Viacom's another source of Viacom is contemplating reassigning it to new channel Subliminal messages in advertising are is 44) says seems to be driving these position on upper end of dial, while awarding KBHK -TV's current slot concern. "Competitive titillation to and greater excess. They to cable service. According to Lynn Yeager of Viacom, company companies (advertisers) greater does not have immediate plans to move broadcaster. "As any seem to give little thought to the effect of their advertisements cable operator does, we've examined number of channel lineups to on the moral fabric of society." try to see if there's something more convenient and attractive to What can parents do? Gore recommends monitoring local our customers," Yeager said. But, she said, "we've never made television programing and complaining to station managers any firm decisions." Station is asking for assurance that Viacom/ and owners about "offensive shows" and sending a copy of the National Amusements do not "abuse their position as the gate- complaint to the FCC. If there is no response, she suggests keeper of broadcaster access to approximately 50% of the televi- creating "a coalition of groups; go to sponsors who buy adver- KBHK -Tv from the sion homes in the Bay Area by arbitrarily ousting tising, and voice the group's concerns to them. If all else fails, demand for such channel 12 slot without demonstrating consumer you might consider organizing a consumer boycott." a change." In addition, she suggests challenging a licensee at renewal time if the licensee "violates the public interest by broadcasting FCC General Counsel Diane Klllory disputes BROADCASTING'S April excessively violent movies and shows. "Petition cable compan- 6 interpretation of her remarks to National Association of Broad- ies, Gore says, "to place violent R- and X -rated films on a sepa- casters convention in Dallas as indicating commission's action on to make the lockout feature available on all might rate channel and indecency (expected to be voted at meeting this Thursday) channel switching devices provided to subscribers. If they First Amendment single out radio and TV as not having same don't do these. two things, cancel your subscription and let Her position is that corn - rights as other media. Not so, she says. them know why." (According to the Cable Communications and manner" restric- mission may impose "reasonable time, place cable operator is required to offer for sale or lease, abridging their rights. Citation is Policy Act, a tions on broadcasters without upon request, 'lock boxes.') from Young vs. American Minitheaters, in which Supreme Court held defendant subject to such restrictions.

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Setback "acclamation," Burch was no shoo -in, and questions remain among some on the board of governors about the new director Just when the courts and FCC were showing signs of liberating general's allegiances on the critical question of competition to broadcasters from the confinements of the fairness doctrine, the Intelsat, which the U.S government favors and many in that Congress has set out to embed the doctrine in the law. As it is this organization do not. magazine's lugubrious duty to report on page 78, broadcasters Burch is intimately familiar with the development of commu- have all but lost their latest appeal to whatever First Amendment nications policy, having served as FCC chairman from 1969 to sensitivities lie latent on the Hill. Does that mean that the cause is 1974, where he gained a reputation for tough mindedness and also lost in the other forums where broadcasters have been gain- independence, and, of perhaps even greater importance under the ing? Wait and see. circumstances, honesty and integrity. Burch is also familiar with It must be conceded that a codification of the doctrine will the interplay of often divergent international interests, having improve the positions of its defenders -the incumbent politicians headed the U.S. delegation to the 1985 World Administrative who benefit from its repression of political discourse and the Radio Conference on space. That was, admittedly, as delegate "public interest" lobbyists and lawyers who profit from prosecut- from a single country. On the prospect of representing an organi- ing fairness cases. With codification will come congressional zation of 113 often disputatious nations, Burch himself says that affirmation of the doctrinaires' favorite arguments: that the elec- the task won't be "peaches and cream." But neither, we predict, tronic spectrum remains a scarce resource that justifies more will it be water and oil. The guess here is that the fit between regulation of its users than the First Amendment would permit of Intelsat and Burch will be comfortable. the unregulated press and that the doctrine fairly reflects the statutory obligation of broadcasters to serve the public interest. That at least introduces complications into the process that had Betting it all on programing been going on at the appellate court and the FCC. The court, finding that the fairness doctrine, as stated now in Section 315 of The American branch of the Fifth Estate has gained an intriguing the Communications Act, is merely a reflection of FCC policy immigrant in Rupert Murdoch, the Australian entrepreneur who has that is within the FCC's power to change, sent a fairness case taken up citizenship, and much else, in the United States. It involving Meredith Broadcasting back to the commission with has gained a media power who means to leave things other than instructions to decide whether the doctrine violates the First he found them, as readers of this issue's "At Large" will discover. Amendment. The FCC, by the court's order, can avoid the consti- Murdoch came upon the scene with a bang when he purchased tutional decision only by deciding that the doctrine is contrary to six of the Metromedia TV stations for $1.5 billion and 20th the public interest and cannot be enforced. The FCC is deferring Century Fox for $575 million. (He added a seventh TV for $28 action on the Meredith remand until it submits a report that million this year.) Congress has requested on enforcement of the doctrine. That Journalists in particular, among whom he would like to be report is not due until next September. What if Congress before numbered, and programers in general will be heartened by his that time adopts a fairness law? remarks. "Broadcasting is about what programs you put on the Good question. Presumably the Meredith case could run its air," he says, adding that programing experts should have a prior- course, since the fairness judgment at issue there was made under ity in running media enterprises. FCC authority antedating a new law. Could the FCC hold that the Murdoch himself, certainly, cannot be accused of being one doctrine as enforced against Meredith was a violation of the First who hits and runs. His investment in the Fox television network is Amendment, and if so would that imply that the same doctrine, as massive as it is bold, and the possibility that he may be the one written into a new law, was similarly defective? And how would to break the fourth- network barrier cannot be discounted. The the courts deal with that? companion possibility that News Corp.'s own bottom line may be Could the FCC hold that the doctrine, as applied to Meredith, similarly enhanced is equally welcome to the marketplace. But was contrary to the public interest, if Congress, adopting a new the possibility that Murdoch's style of broadcasting will match his law, asserted that the public interest was served? All good ques- thoughtful approach to the profession is the most cheering pros- tions. The answers may depend upon how intensively the litigants pect of all. supporting Meredith continue their support at the FCC and in the courts.

Burch report

Given the recent unpleasantness involving the resignation of the first U.S citizen to be Intelsat director general over alleged fiscal impropriety, the U.S. profile in that potentially volatile organization might have been expected to be kept low, with time given a chance to repair whatever credibility had been damaged. Not so. The U.S., apparently operating on the theory that a highly qualified candidate should not be disqualified because of his national- ity, proposed another American, Dean Burch, who was elected, ultimately unanimously, by the board of governors and confirmed, by acclamation, by the Extraordinary Assembly of Par- ties. Drawn for BROADCASTING by Jack Schmidt Despite the unequivocal ring of terms like "unanimous" and ,r ey. t

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Some people who claim to speak to see this progress reversed. And they federal and state governments to lower for everybody are really speaking for certainly don't want to change a law their rates still further. almost nobody. that has revitalized failing railroads and Maybe. But if they win, most other For example, ther8 a group in made it possible for all railroads to mil shippers will lose-through higher Washington calling itself Consumers become so competitive with each other rates, deteriorating service, and-as United fix Rail Equity (CU.R.E.) that and with other modes of transportation railroads dedine -perhaps through loss daims to speak for rail shippers. It'; a that rates overall are dropping. of service altogether. group that is supported principally by Even the rates paid by CU.REI; If you're a journalist interested in the coal and electric utility industries. supporters for shipping coal have these issues, the Association of American And its seeking revisions to the Staggers dropped for the past two years. Down 2 Railroads will be happy to provide you Rail Act of 1980 which -if they benefit percent in 1985 and down 2.5 percent in with more information. Because we anyone-would primarily benefit the coal 1986. They're now at their lowest level think that to tell the story properly, you and utility industries at the expense of since 1981. In addition, the contracts need facts, not just assertions. To get the most other rail customers. made possible by the Staggers facts, write Media Information, Most shippers-87 percent of those Act have assured many utilities Association of American Railroads, surveyed recently -are happy with the of low rates in the future. 50 F St., N.W., Washington, D.0 improved service and rates brought Nevertheless, CU.R.Ek 20001, Dept. 710. If you're on a about by deregulation. They don't want members think they can use deadline, call (202) 639 -2555. ASSOCIATION OF

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