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MORE LIGHT o FCC plans to give AM daytimers CELEBRATION o Cable industry pleased with court edge in gaining new FM channels in 80 -90 of appeals in decision backing cable's First proceeding. PAGE 31. Amendment rights. PAGE 50.

CAPITAL TIME 0 Attendees of NAB state association HILL QUESTIONING 0 House members ask Fowler legislative conference in Washington lobby what commission's policy would be on network against efforts to ban beer and wine advertising takeovers. PAGE 56. on radio and television. PAGE 32. PILOTING PARADE 0 CBS and NBC announce fall PASSING BATON 0 Robert Frederick named chief pilots, ABC's to come March 19. PAGE 61. executive officer of RCA; Bradshaw remains chairman. PAGE 34. ABC NUMBER ONE 0 ABC Information Network is rated top radio network in survey by RADAR. BACK ABOARD o Incumbents win seats on NAB PAGE 64. board. PAGE 35. FOOTBALL RIGHTS o ABC and ESPN signed two - BEST DEFENSE 0 CBS moves to subpoena Turner year television rights packages with College in wake of reports of possible takeover of Football Association. PAGE 66. company. PAGE 36. PRODUCTION TALK 0 NATPE conference in EXPANDED OFFERINGS 0 Three MDS operators Nashville to address local television production. poised for spring offering of multichannel PAGE 67. television using MDS and ITFS channels. PAGE 38. SATCONFERENCE 0 Satellite seminar in Los Angeles INITIAL INQUIRY o FTC said to be investigating to address low power DBS, Intelsat competitors. Motorola on antitrust grounds in AM stereo battle. PAGE 72. PAGE 42. TURNED DOWN 0 FCC's Mass Media Bureau FEE TALK 0 FCC recommends "cost -of- regulation" rejects American Legal Foundation's complaint fees to Congress; broadcasters, common against CBS for Vietnam documentary on troop carriers to be affected. PAGE 42. strength. PAGE 79.

COMPETITIVE QUESTION 0 Washington GOOD TIMING o George Watson, past and present policymakers wrestle with how to implement policy Washington bureau chief for ABC News, has come authorizing international satellite systems in home with definite plans to reimpress his mark on competition with Intelsat. PAGE 46. that news operation. PAGE 103.

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Business Briefly 14 Editorials 106 In Sync 60 Open Mike 27 Cablecastings 10 Fates & Fortunes 99 Journalism 79 Programing 61 Changing Hands 74 Fifth Estater 103 Law & Regulation 42 Riding Gain 68 Closed Circuit 7 For the Record 80 The Media 72 Stock Index 71 Datebook 26 In Brief 104 Monday Memo 22 Telecastings 77

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and whether contract should run to 1989 or speculation that USSB is trying to merge General decline to Olympic year, 1988. Negotiations are its DBS ambitions with those of Comsat.) to begin in San Diego. Satellites are costing Comsat plenty. Dan Rather, who celebrated fourth According to Comsat, as of Dec. 31, anniversary as anchor of CBS Evening 1984, STC had made payments totaling News March 9, does not equal ratings Looking at radio $113 million for satellites, PAM -D rocket pulled by his predecessor, Walter Cronkite. and upfront launch costs. STC still owes Early evening network news ratings at all LBS Communications, well known for its $136 million on those items, but STC three networks are down. During last three distribution of advertiser -supported spokeswoman said firm is contractually years of Cronkite reign (1978- 1980), television programing, is expanding into committed to pay only "small portion" of CBS's evening news averaged 13.7 rating new field. It has engaged former Mutual balance due. compared to 11.9 for NBC and 10.7 for Radio president, Marty Rubenstein, as ABC. As share of network news audience, consultant to find ways it can break into CBS averaged 37.7%, NBC 32.8%, ABC syndicated radio programing. Rubenstein Boost for Dougan 29.5 %. During 1982 -84 Rather years CBS is said to be evaluating available averaged 12.8 rating, ABC 10.7 and opportunities to determine how LBS can State Department's Office of Coordinator NBC 10.5. Shares of network news leverage its assets - principally as purveyor for International Communication and audience were CBS 37.6 %, ABC 31.5%, of first -run programing and seller of Information Policy, which had relatively NBC 30.9 %. (Lately, NBC has made advertising time-so that Grey Advertising modest origin less than two years ago, is advances; in 14 of last 15 weeks, NBC subsidiary can make "major due for its largest expansion yet, this has been second or tied for second place.) commitment" in barter radio programing. week. Barring last- minute and unexpected CBS researchers attribute 2.3 drop in veto by Congress (deadline is 6 p.m. total network news ratings to increased today [Monday]), office headed by Diana competition from independents and cable, Stalemate Lady Dougan will be elevated to level of plus expansion of local news time periods, bureau within department. Republican and Democratic members of which, they say, spreads out audience Reorganization- proposed couple of House Energy and Commerce Committee viewing of news. weeks ago by Secretary of State George remain at odds over establishment of Shultz in letter to appropriate committees representation of each party on key in Senate and House-envisages subcommittees (BROADCASTING, March Who's to get breaks reprograming of funds to permit merging 4). At issue is Republican membership on Office of International Communications FCC's proposed preference for AM three subcommittees, Policy, now in Bureau of Economic and daytimers for 689 new FM's resulting from Telecommunications, Commerce and Business Affairs, into coordinator's office. Docket 80 -90 proceeding (see story, page Transportation, and Health. Republicans Office of International Communications 31) was target of last- minute lobbying by asked for additional seat on each Policy, which deals with International Hill staffers last week. FCC source said subcommittee and have refused to make Telecommunication Union and its Tom Rogers, senior counsel for House assignments or attend hearings until technical committees, will add some 10 Telecommunications Subcommittee, and Democrats acquiesce. Sources say, slots to 21 now in Dougan's office. Larry Irving, legislative director and however, that Subcommittee Chairmen Dougan, who has rank of permanent counsel to Representative Mickey Leland Henry Waxman (D- Calif.) and James ambassador with equivalent rank of (D- Tex.), called commissioners to express Florio (D -N.J.) are indicating willingness assistant secretary, will have title of concern about effect of daytimer to meet Republican demand. But director of new Bureau of International preference on preferences for minorities. Telecommunications Subcommittee Communications and Information Policy. Source declined comment on whether Chairman Tim Wirth (D- Colo.), sources Creation of new bureau will not represent lobbying had proved successful. "I think say, will not budge. increase in appropriations for State. we can reach an accord on the daytimer preference and the divestiture issue that will meet most of the key concerns that Difficult exit C -Span futures have been expressed," source said. What's left of Comsat's Satellite C -SPAN will hold annual board of Television Corp.-and there isn't much - directors meeting for two days in Jurisdictions at stake has been trying to sell or lease capacity Washington, March 27 -28, when board on its two high -power, direct broadcast chairman, Jack Frazee, executive vice ABC and National Association of satellites, nearing completion by RCA president of Centel Corp. and president of Broadcast Employees and Technicians Astro-Electronics. But so far it apparently subsidiary, Centel Communications Co., begin negotiations for new contract hasn't had much luck. Comsat or STC will be nominated for second term. Centel tomorrow (March 12)) in sessions that may officials made pitch to United States is independent phone company and 24th - get lively before present contract runs out Satellite Broadcasting, but USSB ranked cable MSO. At this point, no March 31. Union is expected to guard President Stanley Hubbard told opposition has surfaced to challenge status quo, and ABC to push for parity BROADCASTING last week he is not Frazee. Also on agenda: move of C -Span with NBC -NABET pact signed last fall. interested, saying satellites RCA Astro has to larger headquarters in Washington, NBC gained increased control over begun building especially for USSB are improvement of network's marketing and emerging computer technology and better than STC models. 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Columbia Pic:u:ts ate procedures. EEO implementation ing to be met in the states. "We, too, are concerned that local authorities not impose Another resolution (S.Res. 81), introduced upon cable systems restrictive rules that the Feb. 27 by Senator William Armstrong (R- The FCC has proposed to amend its rules to offered in opportu- federal government would not require, and Colo.), is identical to the measure implement the equal employment the last Congress by former Senate Majority nity provisions of the Cable Communica- so we are suggesting the establishment of cable industry standards to replace government Leader Howard Baker. S. Res. 81 calls for tions Act of 1984. The act requires gavel -to -gavel radio and television coverage to EEO programs and regulations," McKinney said. "But our con- operators establish of the upper chamber, with the TV cameras requires those with more than five full -time cerns about the possible proliferation of local in operated by Senate employes. employes to file annual employment reports standards cannot be the controlling factor deregulation. If we allow fear of the un- The cable network also aired a speech by at the FCC. Among other things, it also re- Associate Supreme Court Justice John Paul FCC to certify cable systems known to control our actions, there will be quires the that Stevens at the dedication of the Florida are complying with the EEO provisions and no change. You will receive no flexibility to State University's new law library (BRoAD- to investigate the about 3,000 cable employ- meet future demands. Your industry will CASrING, Feb. 4). Stevens discussed wheth- ment units at least every five years to make slow its innovative pace and that would tru- ly be unfortunate for the people of the United er television should be allowed to cover ses- sure they're in compliance. For the annual not take has adding three States." sions of the Supreme Court, but did reports, the FCC proposed The coverage of his speech to a firm position. questions existing annual employment was followed by a call-in program with Larry (FCC Form 395A) concerning infor- The coverage case reports Scharff, counsel for the Radio -Television mation on hiring, promotions and the re- Association. cruitment sources used. To televise or not to televise. News Directors The FCC said it thought that information The question of whether government pro- would provide a "good indication' of wheth- ceedings such as the Canadian Parliament, The dominos er a cable operator is complying with the act the British House of Lords, or even the U.S. and should be certified. The FCC also pro- Senate should be televised, received a fut' Cox Cable's decision to drop the Playboy posed to conduct the five -year investiga- airing last week when C -SPAN dedicated Channel from its system serving Virginia tions "primarily" on paper by requiring cable more than fours hour of programing to the Beach, Norfolk and Portsmouth, all Virginia, units to file more extensive information on a subject. Among the programing aired were two weeks ago ( "In Brief," March 4) has had new FCC Form 397. That form would con- portions of televised proceedings from both the intended effect. Commonwealth attor- tain a series of questions addressing the the Canadian Parliament and the British ney Paul Sciortino said last week that state policy aspects and program obligations con- House of Lords followed by a call -in program was dropping obscenity charges brought tained in the act, the statistical employment featuring Michael White, a reporter for the against the system for carrying certain mov- information contained in the annual report Manchester Guardian. ies on Playboy. When they pulled the Play- and "additional information to verify this In addition, C -SPAN aired testimony pre- boy Channel, I saw no reason to go any fur- statistical information." The FCC also pro- sented in January by Senator Robert Byrd ther at this point in time," he said. The posed to conduct a "limited" number of ran- (D- W.Va.), on his bill (S. Res. 2) that would "whole purpose of the exercise" was to stop dom, on -site audits and other audits of "par- permit broadcast coverage of the U.S. Sen- the system from telecasting what the grand ticular problem areas," to check compli- ate. Byrd's proposal calls for a test period jury felt were obscene movies, he said. ance. before coverage would be available to the public. Byrd's measure also provides for a In addition, the FCC has proposed to use Service shutdown the processing guidelines it has already number of rule changes to streamline Sen- adopted for cable. Under those guidelines, Two specialized cable program services cable units with five to 10 full-time em- have announced termination of their oper- ployes are expected to have 50% parity with ations, both citing operator resistence and the labor force and 25% parity in the top four marketing problems as reasons for the shut- job categories. Units with 11 or more full- downs. time employes are expected to have 50% Santa Fe Communications, which began parity overall and in the top four job categor- offering religious and family-oriented pro- ies. graming early in 1984, ended transmissions Feb. 28 over Satcom IV. The network claimed 26 systems serving about 525,000 Deregulating technical rules }abÌe homes and said it was considering distribu- The FCC wants to delete technical rules ondy tion of some of its programing through other and concen- means. Santa Fe operates UHF broadcast governing quality of service nistre in trate on matters concerning interference, stations Los Angeles and El Paso. A James McKinney, FCC Mass Media Bureau spokesman said the company may re -enter Canadian Premier Brian Mulroney cable at a later chief, said in a speech before the Society of date. Cable Television Engineers in Washington On Feb. 19, the board of directors of the week. will handle Professional Education Network voted to last "The marketplace end quality; folks simply won't pay for lousy pro- a two -hour weekly feed of programing ducts or services," McKinney said. "But the designed for lawyers, accountants and other marketplace will not provide for interference business professionals over Satcom III -R. concerns. In fact, there are some in the busi- The service, fed from 4 -6 a.m. NYT, was ness who would profit from interference to designed for taping by users for viewing at competitors' service; and so the FCC must later times. Only one cable system, 40,000 - be constantly on alert for those matters in home Coachella Valley Television in Palm Desert, order that the public can enjoy all forms of Calif., had been signed. communications without repeated interrup- tion." Stepped up McKinney added that one concern is that the FCC's technical deregulation might lead Arts & Entertainment expects to expand its to 50 or more sets of technical criteria hav- Stevens multimillion -dollar advertising campaign to

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I TV ONLY I Commercials will be carried in fringe and sports periods. Target: teen -agers McRae's Department Store o Image - and persons, 12 -25. Agency: Bozell & building campaign will have seven- to -10- Jacobs, New York. day flight, starting in late March, in 11 markets in Florida and Mississippi. Luzianne Tea o Second -quarter Commercials will run in all dayparts. campaign will begin in early April in Target: adults, 21 -54. Agency: Goodwin, about 50 markets. Commercials will be Dannenbaum, Littman & Wingfield, Houston. presented in daytime, fringe, prime, , sports and children's periods. Target: Huffy Manufacturing o Bicycles will be women, 18-49. Agency: Rosenfeld, spotlighted in five -week flight to begin in Sirowitz & Lawson, New York. late March in about 15 markets. Commercials will be placed in fringe time Chrysler California o California sales slots. Target: teen -agers; adults, 18 -34. and marketing arm of car company is role is Lee Iacocca, Chrysler board Agency: Grey, Chicago. launching campaign next week in Los chairman. Commercials will run in all Angeles, dayparts. Target: adults, 25 -49. Agency: Bullock's Department Store o Sacramento, San Francisco and San Diego to continue through end Kenyon & Eckhardt, Los Angeles. Lancome cosmetics will be featured in of year. Commercial stresses Chrysler's two -week flight starting end of March in sportier models in and showcases them I I Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas and I RADIO ONLY I Phoenix. Commercials will be California playgrounds, accompanied by hard -driving rock 'n' roll music. Snyder Leather Outlet o Two -week flight broadcast in fringe periods. Target: One scene shows two in support of leather jackets and coats women, 25 -54. Agency: Bozell & elderly Californians is set to begin this week in five markets in Jacobs, New York. expressing doubt that cars are from Chrysler. Third man unfolds paper hiding Northeast. Commercials will run in all Lee Jeans o Three -week flight is set to his face and assures them cars are dayparts. Target: adults, 18 -34. Agency: begin this week in 25 markets. from Chrysler. Man in five -second cameo Pro Media Inc., Boston. Herman's Sporting Goods o One -week Ap SALABLE UPCOMING FEATURE flight will be launched in mid -March in nine markets. Commercials will be carried in all dayparts during weekdays RADIO and weekends. Target: men, 18 -34. \XAR Agency: RDR/Timebuying Services, EC A New York. pre- 144 n a s 1 -AP SPRING-April 5-part MCorp. Multi -Bank Holding Co. o Two and who's n rilInOA' who's March to DFind out advance markets will be added two already baseball sedsoon. the '85 Florida. 90-second 11. existing for campaign to sell IRAs for views training in battle it out April from Spring in three weeks, beginning in early March. rt in Augusta 6-The swinging nÿ 6. Commercials will be placed in all i start THE MASTERS-April the ereaavyw one dayparts. Target: adults, 25 -54. Agency: to expel when and scripts run i Learn what report. Three Richards Group, Dallas. our pre -tournament mow. Martlet Importing o Molson beer and ale RADIO NETW will be spotlighted during flights in PP second quarter, starting April 1 in about 30 markets. Commercials will run in all crusts on the Target: Rich repos shis dayparts. men, 18 -34. Agency: - _ 15-15-Chuck and offers yyN -March Ards categories each. Dancer Fitzgerald Sample, New York. COUNTDOWN Academy are es secondsdoffers OSCAR in the majorJ Series. Reports fifer nominated Special and Inin this 10-part takes a close the Oscars Gracia I I RADIOANDTV I J picks for & 29 - Mike league March 28 major SEASONON - offers this 26-Part in the UP THE then up their chance Family Circle Magazine o Test SIZING in Spring Training, size ba teams all 26 managers campaign to promote circulation of look Listen to how each. baseballreview preview. are 90 seconds lives magazine will begin next week in eight race. Repo in everyone's 1985 pennant central role feature markets, with markets to be changed ComPers play in his daily Mon.-Fri.-Computerspla Fri.- high-tech world over period of several months. Final IX- this fascinating choice will be selection of 15 to 18 Ross explains each. and Dave are 90 seconds markets to conduct regular campaign. "Chip Talk." Features For more Information call )800) 821-4747 Commercials will be scheduled in all dayparts. Target: adults, 21 -54. Agency: C4SSOCIATED PRESS BROADCAST SERVICES Hicks & Greist, New York. Honey Baked Ham Co. o In pre- Easter

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A broadcasting and cable financing commentary from Frederic Tannenbaum, Gould & Ratner, Chicago

Financing broadcast ciation, interest and other expenses generat- ed from the acquisition. The purchaser may and cable properties thus buy more cable systems or stations and in wake of deregulation expand its asset base. In recent years, historically high interest rates have required Deregulatory policies of Congress and the more creative sources of financing than the Federal Communications Commission in traditional avenues of common equity offer- both the cable television and broadcast in- ings, convertible preferred stock, convert- dustries should increase profitability in those ible bonds, bank debt, venture capital infu- fields. sions, joint ventures and investment by The fortunes of the cable television indus- employe stock ownership plans. Among the try, whose financial prospects have faltered more creative and successful devices that in recent years, now appear to be consider- have generated billions of dollars in the last ably more promising. The rekindled eco- few years are subordinated exchangeable nomic vitality of cable is due in part to feder- variable rate notes, put bonds, money mar- al legislative and administrative recognition ket preferred stock, junk securities and tax - that a deregulated environment will best pro- deductible preferred stock. mote growth in the industry while at the Many cable operators and broadcasters, same time protecting the municipal franchis- as well as other corporations, are increasing- Frederic D. Tannenbaum is an associate with er and consumer. ly relying on nonbalance -sheet sources of The Cable Franchise Policy and Commu- the Chicago law firm of Gould & Ratner, financing to prevent the high cost of building nications Act of 1984 will serve to virtually specializing in corporate, securities and real or buying cable systems or television sta- assure both a fair rate of return to investors estate law He was assistant Illinois Attorney tions from imparing corporate earnings. The and a minimization of extravagant and General in 1981 -83, representing the state in limited partnership is by far the most popular wasteful expenditures and thereby facilitate the AT &T divestiture case In 1984 he served off -balance -sheet financing device. In a growth in the cable television industry in as chief counsel for Chicago's committee on limited partnership, the cable operator typi- four important ways. First, the act will dere- cable television. cally acts as the managing general partner, gulate all rates charged to subscribers of ex- and receives a management fee (which is isting systems in two years and deregulate plant trees, contribute to aldermanic cam- either guaranteed or a percentage of gross the rates of new systems upon completion. paigns, or carry various political advertise- revenues) as well as a percentage of the equi- This provision will not only give cable tele- ments for local officials. ty of the partnership. The limited partners vision companies more control over their op- Finally, the act reduces cable television are typically investors who desire the early - erating revenues and margins but also mini- companies' requirements to provide chan- year (front end) tax advantages of deduc- mize the time -consuming, frustrating and nels for public use and access to 10% of all tions or credits from depreciation, interest agonizing political process inherent in local channels if more than 36 channels are acti- expense, construction costs, and research rate- making. Second, the franchises award- vated. This will reduce the companies' ex- and development expenditures. In the later ed to cable television companies will virtual- penses, especially since more franchisers are years of the partnership, the investor hopes ly be assured of renewal. The act places a permitting operators to install single -trunk, to receive cash distributions in return of its heavy burden of proof on the municipality to 20-to- 54- channel systems. investment plus capital gains. show that the cable company was misman- The act does not remove all barriers to A few practical and philosophical draw- aged or incompetent and, therefore, unwor- growth in the industry. Obstacles still re- backs tarnish the lure of the limited partner- thy of a renewal. Assured renewal of fran- main, including: Competition with other ship vehicle. The cost and expense of pre- chises will justify investment in systems, forms of transmission such as multipoint dis- paring a private placement memorandum or encourage good corporate citizenry in the tribution satellite, microwave dishes and di- a public registration can be time consuming franchised community and strengthen the rect broadcast satellite; the high cost of new and tedious. Possible tax law changes, in- cable system's bargaining power vis -a -vis technologies such as fiber optic cables, and cluding the elimination of substantial depre- the city, thereby minimizing political inter- the failure to develop support among adver- ciation and interest deductions could dis- ference in the day -to -day operations of the tisers. suade potential investors. Finally, many system. Deregulatory policies at the FCC have corporations believe that participation in A third major benefit of the act is the also attempted to foster growth and competi- partnerships unduly complicates or confuses ceiling of 5% of gross revenues to be paid tion in the broadcasting industry. The FCC's shareholders' understanding of the financial annually to the franchising authority. Al- liberalization of its multiple ownership rules structure of the corporation. though FCC regulations had also erected a should encourage a flurry of merger and ac- The remaining half of the 1980's should similar limit, the barrier was frequently cir- quisition activity in broadcasting. witness a wave of growth in both the cable cumvented in direct and indirect ways. For The ability of companies in cable and television and television broadcast indus- example, franchises that were awarded to broadcasting to share in economic growth tries. Those corporations that intend to par- three different cable companies in Chicago will most likely hinge on their ability to ob- ticipate in such growth will need access to in February 1984 required the operators to tain adequate financing to acquire other sys- significant sources of capital to finance con- pay a franchise fee of 5% of gross revenues tems or stations. Acquisitions- minded com- struction or purchase of new or existing ca- as well as a 2% fee to the local public access panies may consider two sources of ble systems or television stations. The vicis- corporation and an additional $6 million -$7 financing: balance -sheet and off -balance situdes and unpredictability of the capital million for studios, facilities and equipment sheet financing. markets due to interest rates and tax laws for municipal utilitization of the institutional Raising capital from balance -sheet will place a premium on exploring creative network. Cable lore recounts other examples sources permits a cable operator or broad- and prudent sources of balance -sheet and of municipalities requiring cable systems to caster to shelter operating profits with depre- off -balance -sheet financing.

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PEOPLE'S COURT NEW YORK HAS A NEW TOP 5 ADULT RADIO STATION

MAR 12 1985

DOUBLEDAY'S WHN /WAPP COMBO DELIVERS THE 25 -54's IN AMERICA'S LARGEST MARKET

With our acquisition of 50,000 watt basis throughout the week." Thai's a WHN -AM in New York earlier this year, the mere 9,000 persons fewer than the New York Radio Network was created. A #1 station...and we've only just started. killer combination of America's #1 country America's hottest radio group comes up music radio station, and WAPP, New York's with an exclusive selling vehicle in the #1 newest contemporary hit FM. Now, a market, delivering thousands of undupli- whole new player has emerged cated listeners more economically than in the big city. any other competitor. Creating the right Doubleday's NYRN delivers over 65,000 products for the right situations is our adults 25 -54 on an average quarter hour game...and we play it just fine.

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WHN /WAPP WMET (FM) WLLZ (FM) WAVA (FM) KDWB AM /FM KPKE (FM) New York Chicago Detroit Washington, D.C. Mpls. /St. Paul Denver d DOUBLEDAY BROADCASTING CO. 100 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017 WAPP(FM) /Lake Success -New York City, Arbitron Fall 1984 WAVA(FM) /Arlington -Washington. 'Mon -Sun 6A -Mid AQH Total Persons -FM /Richfield, MN KDWB Subject to Limitations In 1984, our Communications Group executed transactions in the media industry with a value of more than $1.5 billion.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Billboard Publications, Inc. * has been acquired by Boston Ventures Limited Partnership and HH Acquisitions. Inc.

The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation* has acquired Datastream PLC A growing number The Field Corporation* of communications has acquired Pioneer Press Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of companies Time Incorporated Price Communications Corporation* recognize the expertise has acquired WEEK -TVa d KRCG -TV of a particular (Peoria. Illinois) (Columbia/Jefferson City. Missouri)

SFN Companies. inc. * investment bank. has been acquired by venture banking affiliates of E. M. Warburg, Pincus & Co., Inc. and Hallmark Cards, Incorporated TeleCable Corporation* acquired t1.6%of Adams -Russell Company, Inc.

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Apples and oranges cable and broadcasting rights. Citing the Supreme Court's Red Lion decision of 1969 and NBC decision of 1943, the appellate At the prodding of the Office of Management and Budget, the court asserted that the "First Amendment allows the government FCC has proposed a schedule of fees to be paid by the subjects of greater latitude in regulating the broadcasting medium than it its regulation. The fees, at the outset, would defray about half of enjoys in regulating other, more traditional media." It is probably the commission's costs. useless to conjecture why a court would imply that cable is "more The first response of the National Association of Broadcasters traditional" than broadcasting and would, later on, cite the "phys- is to oppose the fees, unless they are offset by deregulation. The ical scarcity of radiowaves" as justification for "government in- suggestion here is that everybody think about this for a minute trusion into the affairs of broadcasters." More than ever there is before casting conclusions in concrete. need for a Supreme Court decision that takes notice of the prolif- A couple of years ago FCC Chairman Mark Fowler was ener- eration of radio and television stations since the court's rulings of getically promoting the idea that commercial broadcasters could 1943 and 1969. buy legislative deregulation by contributing, through fees "for The court also raised, but refused to answer, what it called spectrum use," to the support of noncommercial broadcasting. "troubling constitutional questions" presented by access -channel Fowler never put a figure on the fees he had in mind, and broad- requirements imposed by city franchises and the new Cable Com- casters hated his idea. Fees later came up often in discussions of munications Policy Act. The court simply noted that access could the deregulatory legislation that turned into a monster before it not be imposed on the press. was left to die last year. Somewhere in the process, if the NAB is The case at bar goes back now to a district court. It bears speaking for its members now, the broadcasters must have at least watching by both the cable and broadcasting businesses. eased the opposition they expressed when Fowler was stumping for fees at the price of deregulation. From the moment that spectrum fees were first seriously pro- Mission accomplished posed to support public broadcasting -in the first "rewrite" of the The company that Thornton Bradshaw was called to rescue four Communications Act drafted by the House Communications years ago had been victimized by mismanagement for years. Its Subcommittee some six years ago -the concept has been op- NBC television network was mired in third place in ratings, posed on this page. The principle at stake is this: There is no revenues and profits. Its C.I.T. financial- services subsidiary was reason to pay anything for use of a spectrum that is neither choking on high interest rates. Its Hertz division was beset by a depleted nor defaced by use and indeed contains nothing of value decline in travel. The David Sarnoff Laboratories, which in their until a signal is put into it. time cranked out inventions on command, had fallen behind the But the fees proposed last week by the FCC are of another march of technology. The manufacturing and marketing oper- magnitude and purpose. In a time of appalling federal defecits ations were reflecting the letdown at the labs. there may be something to be said for the regulated paying some- It was a different RCA that Bradshaw turned over to his succes- thing toward the cost of regulation. Not only that, the payment of sor as chief executive last week. NBC has been brought to life. a fee to obtain a communications license, as in the case of an C.I.T. was sold. Hertz is up and running. The labs have been automobile driving permit, might confer an entitlement that could ordered and given the resources to catch up with the march. not be idly withdrawn. As has been suggested here before, mod- If there were a turning point in RCA's fortunes, it came last year est fees might prove to be in the interests of the communications when the company admitted the market's rejection of its video- media. disk machine and wrote off $175 million. At that point Bradshaw That is not to say that the schedule fashioned by the FCC is said RCA was "at the starting gate." immune to attack. Why, for example, should radio and television The RCA that Robert R. Frederick took over last week was far stations, alone among the enterprises that the FCC regulates, pay out of the gate and well into the race. If the Bradshaw touch can annual fees to stay in business? Other questions will no doubt be passed along, the track could turn out to be fast. arise upon careful inspection of the schedule. Careful inspection-that's the order of the day, not dismissal out of hand.

Good and bad news

Any time a component of the Fifth Estate is deemed by a court to be protected by the First Amendment is a time for celebration. So to be celebrated is the holding by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that the First Amendment forbids cities from granting cable monopolies if others want entry that can be accom- modated by existing utility transports and other physical facili- ties. The cable establishment has welcomed the decision as an affir- mation of First Amendment rights equated with those of the printed media. Clearly, the theoretical invitation to cable compe- tition is seen as a slight threat in a real world where overbuilds are regarded as forbidding risks. Drawn for BROADCASTING by Jack Schmidt That said, there is reason to regret parts of the Ninth Circuit "You don't run an 'emergency broadcast test' when you have to decision. The court saw fit to draw a wide distinction between go to the restroom."

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 106 use World System Teletext standard, would provide commodity and New order. UPI owners Douglas Ruhe and William Geissler market information, weather, tips and bulletins from farm exten- agreed last week to relinquish control in reorganization of the sion and AP news. "We believe teletext is the best medium for the 78- year -old news service. Together, the two owners hold 90% type of information we want to distribute," said project director interest. Planned reorganization calls for liquidation of the com- Steve Vedro, "and that World System Teletext meets our needs in pany's estimated $17 million of debt by offering creditors own- terms of ruggedness of transmission, availability of low -cost de- ership interests in company. The remaining ownership interest coders and ability to interface with our text -only data bases." said. Manufacturers will would divided equally among four groups: Ruhe and Service will begin as six-month trial, he be up public- decoders at fairs and trade shows and in Geissler; UPI management team; employes, and Foothill Cap- set access stores and, on circulating basis, small number of homes. If, after ital Corp., UPI's primary financial lender. During shakeup, Ruhe trial period, UW -E believes farmers and agribusinessmen are inter- fired UPI President Luis Nogales and top management consul- ested, he said, it will make commitment to broadcast service for tant Ray Wechsler. Then the following Tuesday, three high - number of years, giving manufacturers market in which to sell level UPI managers resigned in protest: Bob Brown, VP, com- decoders. munications; Jack Kenney, VP and controller, and Steve o Spritzer, budget director. UPI's announcement of agreement (March 7) noted that executives who had left earlier in the week New York based- National Academy of Television Arts and Sci- had been reinstated, including Nogales as president. ences and Los Angeles -based Academy of Television Arts and Under the new scheme, control of the company would lie Sciences are entering agreements with three networks for resump- with management and employes. Under reorganization, board tion of telecasts of Daytime Emmy Awards on rotation basis, begin- of directors was established with four members: Ruhe, Luis ning with CBS -TV next July, NBC -TV in 1986 and ABC -TV in for competition runs from Nogales (president and chief executive officer), UPI Editor -in- 1987. Awards period this summer's March 6, 1984, through March 5, 1985. Chief Max McCrohon and William Morrisey, president of Wire Service Guild. ProSery Television has affiliated with four major British communica- tions companies in venture to supply sports programing to broad- policy of granting minority preference in comparative hearings - cast, cable and DBS systems in Europe. Company, based in Gar- even where community involved does not have large minority land, Tex., signed agreement with Virgin Vision, Reed Vision, population. FCC, over vehement objections of Chairman Mark Mumak Ltd. and CSS Promotions Ltd., project founder. Television Fowler, had argued for that preference, and appellate court said Sport and Leisure Ltd., as venture will be known, is chaired by that "substantial enhancement" given applicant because it was Robert Devereux, managing director of Virgin Vision. TSL expects owned by woman who was black was consistent with administra- to provide more than 200 hours of programing annually. ProSery tive and statutory law, as well as with constitutional principles of Television, producer and distributor of five weekly sports -oriented equal protection under law. series, is division of ProSery Inc., Washington -based international o sports marketing firm. House Telecommunications Subcommittee is scheduled to hold hearing on international telecommunications Issues April 3. Wit- Regional Reps Corp., Cleveland, has been sold for undisclosed sum nesses include: Dave Markey, National Telecommunications and to Stuart J. Sharpe, who has been vice president and regional Information Administration; Ambassador Diana Lady Dougan, manager of firm's Cleveland office. Seller is Leonard P. Auerbach, State Department's coordinator for international communications who founded Regional Representatives in 1956 to represent Ohio and information policy; FCC Chairman Mark Fowler, and under- radio stations for regional advertising. Company now represents secretary of State William Schneider. about 350 stations, of which two are in television. Stations are located in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia. Attention being focused on question of direct access to Intelsat-as o factor in Intelsat /separate systems issue misplaced, in view of -is Proceeds from special seven -city release of Intelsat Director General Richard Colino. U.S. government officials George Lucas's Star Wars trilogy and others have proposed permitting carriers and users to bypass will go toward Corporation for Public Broadcasting's development of Communications Satellite Corp. as means of enhancing Intelsat's educational children's programing. CPB board Sonia Landau said last week ability to compete with separate systems U.S. seems prepared to chairman that Lucas's company, Lucasfilm Ltd., and distributor, will authorize (see page 72). But Colino, in response to such discus- 20th Century Fox, release Star Wars, The Empire Strikes for sions, indicated in statement last week that Intelsat's principal Back and Return of the Jedi one- time -only theatrical presentation March 28 in Los Angeles, New concern in dealing with possible competition continues to be pricing York City, Chicago, Denver, Francisco, Dallas. flexibility it feels it now lacks. Statement follows: "The direct access San Seattle and (Tickets will be $10 each.) CPB board has committed $7.5 million to Intelsat matter for the limited services (other than public - to children's programing for 1985 and $10 million for 1986. switched message services) is probably a nonissue. I believe that Comsat would be prepared to pass on the Intelsat charge at cost, plus a very minor if additional charge, that is what would be Country time. Country Radio Seminar opened before 800 radio necessary to price on a competitive basis. Of course, this assumes and record industry executives last Thursday at Opryland hotel that the FCC would permit Comsat to do this. It also assumes that in Nashville. In welcoming remarks, Country Broadcaster Intelsat's board of governors would have sufficient authority to Radio President AI Greenfield, president of jYSR- AM-FM El Paso, Tex., enter into pricing by 'route' " is, to charge different prices -that told for same services. Under existing Agreement, Intelsat must aver- attendees that 1985 will be the 'year of challenge" for age rates globally. Joel Alper, president of Comsat World Systems country radio. "Never before have we been faced with chal- Division, confirmed Colino's statement as it applies to Comsat. lenges, with so much competition for our audience and our o revenue," Greenfield said in reference to influx of country music programing on cable and broadcast television. Scheduled to University of Wisconsin- Extension, Madison, Wis., plans to launch speak Saturday were Radio Advertising Bureau Chairman and nonprofit agribusiness teletext service this Wednesday (March 13) CEO Bill Stakelin and radio programing innovator Gordon in Wisconsin. Originating from noncommercial WHA -TV Madison, McClendon. Twenty-six workshops were scheduled for three - Wis., Infotext, as service is called, will be broadcast by wHA -TV as day event. This year's exhibit hall is double that of last year, well as by noncommercial wMVS(TV) Milwaukee and five stations of said CRB executive director Frank Mull. Wisconsin Education Television Network. Service, which would

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 105 Ii _HMI E3.T 4 4NBC renewed Knight Rider, Gimme a Break and Fads of Life for 1985- Bob Packwood (R -Ore.) and Al Gore (D- Tenn.), who were interest- 86 prime time season. To date, NBC has renewed total of 15 prime ed in seats on subcommittee. Returning to subcommittee: Chair time series for next season. Knight Rider is going into its fourth man Barry Goldwater (R-Ariz.), Larry Pressler (R- S.D.), Ted Ste season, Gimme a Break, its sixth, and Facts of Life, its seventh yens (R- Alaska), Slade Gorton (R- Wash.), Ernest Hollings (D -S.C.) season. No announcements have been made regarding Code Daniel Inouye (D- Hawaii) and Wendell Ford (D -Ky.). Name: Foxfire and Hunter. As reported, V and Benenger's will not be returning to schedule. In comedy area, announcements are still Television Program Enterprises, program distribution outstanding arm of Te- on Sara, Diff'rent Stokes, It's Your Move, Double Trou- leRep Inc., signed deal with Sandy Frank Film Syndication tc ble, Silver Spoons, Punky Brewster and Under One Roof. NBC distribute and co- produce The All New 5100,000 Name That Tura spokesman in Los Angeles said pick ups for next season are favor- Sandy Frank will remain producer of game show. This is first game able for all of above, and described renewal of It's Your Move show ever distributed by TPE, which distributes four first which - -run ranks 57th in season -to -date household ratings - as "still a syndicated series. Minor changes will be made in format of game possibility." show, Frank told New York press conference, including elimina- tion of 90- second prize plug at end of show. TeleRep will distribute Business Week/Harris Poll released last week indicated that most show on straight barter basis with two minutes held back foi Americans may not view favorably activity of Fairness in Media in its national advertising and-for those stations scheduling show ir campaign against CBS. Of 1,256 adults responding to question: "Do early fringe -four and -a -half minutes of local time. Previously, you think it Is a good or bad idea for conservative political groups show was distributed on barter- plus-cash basis with two 30-sec- such as those led by Senator Helms to take over CBS ? ", 62% said ond spots withheld. they thought it was bad idea, 12% good idea and 26% undecided. Asked same question, this time with Ted Turner as CBS antago- Ted Turner's Cable News Network plans to offer American viewer: nist, 48% said it was bad idea, 24% good idea and 28% undecided. Soviet Union's perspective on world affairs, and not only througt Results indicated, according to report, that "CBS in particular news bureau it maintains in Moscow. It has applied to FCC fo: seems to get a ringing endorsement from the public," with 43% permission to build receive-only earth station at Atlanta, CNN': saying CBS had done best job among networks in covering news. home base, to import Intervision news programs from two Sevier Questions were asked between March 2 and March 5. satellites that are part of Intersputnik system- Ghorizont Station: 4 and 7. News programs will be excerpted for inclusion in CNN Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations is holding programing. Precedent for CNN taking Intersputnik -delivered pro- hearing March 20 on subject of what media are doing to degiamour- graming was set in August, when commission, to chagrin of Com- ize alcohol and drug abuse as depicted on television and movies. munications Satellite Corp. and International Telecommunica- Although witness list has not been completed, networks (ABC, tions Satellite Organization, granted CNN temporary authority tc NBC and CBS) have been invited to testify along with television pick up Friendship Games, East Bloc's answer to Los Angeles celebrities and representatives of motion picture industry. summer Olympics, by Intersputnik system. Still, Turner proposa is seen by some as raising new problem for International Telecom munications Satellite Organization at time it is facing competitior FCC reiterated its Nevada ruling last week in attempt to strengthen U.S. for establist appeal of New Orleans district court's ruling last fall from companies that have applied authority to Cox Cable's international communications satellite service. CNN's use of ser (BROADCASTING, Oct. 8) preventing Cox from retiering service in its Intersputnik kind of legitimac system. FCC said in public notice "cable systems, vice, some say, would tend to give New Orleans having acquiring. And U.S. is confronted witt under federal pre -emption policies, are free to add to, delete from it has been trouble service offerings as long as the 'must carry' signals obligation of coordinating proposal with Intelsat under Article or realign their which is to protect Intelsa as part of the basic service offering." In ruling that 14(d) of Intelsat Agreement, designed are retained harm. CNN applica seems to be in direct conflict with FCC's, Judge Veronica D. against technical interference and economic Lion indicates made offer Turner could not refuse. CNN wil Wicker wrote, "Because ... Nevada did not change prior FCC pre- Soviets no thus, only costs will be $16,50( local government franchisors are not pre -empted from receive signals at cost; CNN's cedent, for construction of earth station, and $1,000 for monthly oper regulating retiering of a basic subscriber service tier, but may hold to its contractual duty to provide all promised ations. CNN says costs of using Intelsat system would be $150,00( a cable operator monthly. stations on this tier." Bill Johnson, deputy chief of the FCC's Mass FCC would make position clear in friend -of- o Media Bureau, said National spot radio the -court brief in Cox's appeal in fifth circuit. business for January climbed 17.1% tc n $37,747,000, according to Larchmont, N.Y. -based Radio Expendi- ture Reports (RER), which relies on data collected confidentially Senate Communications Subcommittee completed reorganization from 15 rep companies. (RER adjusted January 1984 national spot last week. As result, size was increased to accommodate Senators figure from $40,287,000 to $32,229,600 due to five -week standard billing month year ago vs. four weeks in 1985.)

Coming to terms. Members of the Writers Guild of America are In initial decision, FCC Administrative Law Judge John Frysial expected to approve tentative agreement with producers to- has granted application of Channel 5 Broadcasting Association foi night, ending week-old strike against motion picture, television new TV on channel 5 in Honolulu, denying competing applications and radio industries. WGA leadership has recommended writ- of Family Media Inc., Polynesian Services Corp., Ka'lkena Lani TV ers accept contract proposal offered last Friday (March 8) mom - Corp., Media Central Inc. and Down to Earth Inc. ing by Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers after o 16-hour bargaining session in Los Angeles. If approved, writers Wometco Broadcasting has retained Morgan Stanley, New York - would return to work immediately. Neither side would release based investment banking firm, to handle unsolicited inquiries into details of package, but representatives of both groups said they purchase of company's KTU(T1n Los Angeles. Two weeks ago, An- were satisfied with terms of tentative agreement. Contract thony Cassara, president of Wometco Broadcasting, said there talks, which had broken off Feb. 28, resumed Thursday (March was "absolutely no truth" to rumors station was going to be sold, 7) afternoon under supervision of federal mediator Leonard Far- but since then company has changed its mind. rell, who intervened in dispute last Wednesday (March 6). Ten- tative agreement, which is believed to cover about 200 individ- Supreme Court has declined to review Court of Appeals in Washing- ual items, was announced at 6 a.m. Friday. Key issues in the ton decision affirming FCC's grant of application of Waters Broad- dispute were videocassette payments, health benefits, creative casting Corp., owned by black woman, for new FM in Hart, Mich., rights and profit sharing. denying competing application of West Michigan Broadcasting Co. (BROADCASTING, May 28, 1984). At issue was commission's

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York. The move led to what he considers George Watson: right man, among his strongest accomplishments -pro- right place, right time ducing the viewer-oriented Viewpoint series. Says Watson today: "These past four years George Watson disproves Tom Wolfe: You have been good ones for me, because I think can, too, go home again. of it as a time that [ABC] needed to be atten- Five years ago Watson yielded direction tive to our standards and I was a part of of the brand new ABC News Washington raising them and responding to a period that headquarters to Carl Bernstein, the Pulitzer was and remains rather difficult." View- Prize- winning investigative reporter who point, Watson says, is the "concrete example with his partner, Bob Woodward, was cred- of what I'm talking about. For the first time a ited with most of the Watergate disclosures. network established and sustained a program Watson, an ABC news veteran, moved on to whose sole purpose is to provide a forum for the Cable News Network for a short stretch critics.... It was responsive to the times we before returning to ABC in a semi -corporate were living in, and it was responsible to news role in New York. do....I think ABC News was in the fore- But fate had something else in store. GEORGE HENRY WATSON JR-bureau chief, front of doing something that needed to be When Ed Fouhy (who had come over from ABC News, Washington; b. July 27, 1936, done, that had not been done, and I was in CBS to succeed William Knowles in running Birmingham, Ala.; BA, Harvard University, the middle of that effort." ABC's five- times- the ABC Washington operation) decided to Cambridge, Mass., 1959; MA, Columbia a -year face -to -face with the public has re- go to NBC, Roone Arledge, ABC's presi- University, New York, 1960; reporter, Detroit ceived a wall's worth of awards, among dent of news and sports, turned once again to News, 1959; reporter, Washington Post, 1960; them the George Foster Peabody and the du- Watson to be his point man in Washington. joined ABC News as radio news writer in Pont- Columbia. Of this most recent turn in his life's fortunes, 1962; assignment editor, Washington, 1965; Now in a building with 50,000 square Watson says simply: "It's nice to be back on foreign correspondent, bureau chief, Moscow, feet, seven floors and 700 employes, Watson DeSales Street." 1966; correspondent, Vietnam and feels a bit isolated -"like the mayor of Bei- The odyssey that led Watson back to 1717 Cambodia, late 1960s; chief correspondent rut in the sense that there are all these fac- DeSales Street began in Birmingham, Ala., and bureau chief, London, 1970; White tions and things going on. And if somebody where his father was the editor of a weekly House correspondent, 1975; vice president were missing and thought to be kidnapped, it family -owned paper. George Watson Jr. and bureau chief, Washington, 1976; vice would be a real mystery as to which faction went to Harvard -at a time, he said, when president and managing editor, Cable News was responsible for the missing person." those interested in journalism looked for a Network, 1980; vice president of news and Still, the bureau is "an enormously fine fa- career in the printed press rather than in tele- development and supervision of Viewpoint, cility." He hopes, however, that "it has a vision. He was no exception. Although ABC News, 1981; current position since brain to match its braun. Or that it has some trained in American history and literature, January 30, 1985; m. Ellen Havican Bradley, editorial intelligence that equals its impres- Watson "made an occupation" of putting out July 13, 1979; children- George Henry sive machinery." Harvard's six -day -a -week newspaper, as Watson Ill, 5. He is "reinventing" his current job, he managing editor of the Harvard Crimson, says, and hopes to "knit [the] operation to- and, after graduating with honors, worked gether a little more closely than it appears to for The Detroit News as a reporter. He decid- vice stop on Watson's journey home, al- me to be at the moment." He also would like ed at that point, however, that he wasn't though not before he had won the Overseas to decompartmentalize ABC's Washington ready "for the work-a -day world," and en- Press Club Award for the best foreign affairs coverage, having reporters follow stories as rolled in Columbia University. documentary in 1971 for his reporting on the opposed to beats, traveling to different coun- After receiving a master's in journalism in fighting in Northern Ireland. In 1975 he re- tries if necessary, to see a story through com- the spring of 1960, Watson joined The Wash- turned to Washington as ABC's White House pletion. ington Post -where he earned $ I00 a correspondent, because, he says, he "had Now 48, Watson says that because of his week -and a year later joined a news service been away too long, thinking that if I stayed "rather nomadic life as a foreign correspon- that covered Washington stories for newspa- overseas any longer, I was in danger of be- dent" he did not "get married or start a fam- pers that didn't have their own bureaus in the coming a professional foreign correspon- ily until rather later than is customary" In Capital. It was "the economic incentive," he dent, a kind of expatriot." 1979 he married Ellen Bradley, who worked says now, of an extra $65 a week that was "a After only a few months as White House for ABC in New York. They now have a powerful motive force" in applying for a job correspondent, Watson sought to move from five -year-old son, George Watson III. The as a writer for then ABC Radio commentator reporting into administration. It was "a kind proud father collects antique maps and has Edward Morgan in 1962. It was watching of watershed time" in his career, he says: "I become an avid gardener, planting "flow- Morgan "sitting in a radio studio behind a was 40 years old and [wondering] " 'What ers-not shrubs or vegetables.... I could microphone, talking to the entire country, am I going to do when I grow up ?' " ABC start a new career as a gardener, I suppose." [that] was really exciting. And so I took the was receptive to the career change, and be- Watson still tends to take a global view of job," Watson says. fore long he was Washington bureau chief, a broadcast journalism-one that goes beyond During the years that followed, Watson post he held for four years. the parochial concerns of running a bureau rose through ABC's ranks, becoming first an In 1980, disappointed by losing that day to day. First the Janet Cooke case (the assignment editor in 1965, ABC's Moscow command to Bernstein just as ABC News Washington Post reporter who was forced to correspondent and bureau chief in 1966 was about to occupy the building whose con- return a Pulitzer Price for fabricating a story) (which "opened my eyes at an early age to struction he had overseen, Watson joined the and then a number of other notable events just how depressing, dispiriting and dismal a fledgling CNN as vice president and manag- leading up to the Westmoreland case have, closed society really was "), and a correspon- ing editor in Washington. But after a dis- in Watson's view, put journalistic practices dent during some of the heaviest fighting in agreement over how to cover the 1980 Re- under the microscope. "If we scrutinize ev- Vietnam and Cambodia in the late 1960's. publican convention, among other things, ery other institution in society then we can't London, where he was chief correspondent Watson returned to ABC (in April 1981) as argue that we are somehow exempt from and bureau chief, was the last foreign ser- vice president of news standards in New scrutiny ourselves." D

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 103 director of engineering for parent, Grace search, new market research division special- standing heart condition. He founded Taylor Broadcasting. He remains based in Grand Ra- izing in cable television. Communications in 1959 as radio, television and newspaper brokerage firm. He changed pids. A.C. Nielsen Co., New York, has formed focus to acquiring and operating newspapers Nielsen Syndication Service, new unit of John Demshock, from Great American Pro- in 1969. Taylor began his broadcasting career Nielsen's media research group that places ductions, Houston, joins KHOU -TV there as in 1934, when paper at which he worked, under single marketing control program syn- assistant chief engineer. Amarillo (Tex.) Globe & News, bought what dication data and services currently divided became KGNC(AM) there, and put him in among Nielsen Television Index, Nielsen Sta- charge of station. He was named president of tion Index and Nielsen HomeVideo Index. Texas Association of Broadcasters in 1937, Promotion and PR Andrew Faller, VP executive and director of and later named to boards of National Associ- marketing, NTI, named director marketing of ation of Broadcasters and of Broadcast Music Ray Solley, director of for NSS. Jerome Infantino, VP, named Nil. Inc. In 1940's he was part owner of KGNC(AM) programing, Para- sales manager of NSS. Ann Rosenberg, mar- Amarillo, KTSA(AM) San Antonio, KFYO(AM) mount Television Do- keting representative, NSI/Cassandra, named Lubbock and KRGV(AM) Weslaco, all Texas, mestic Distribution, local sales manager for NSS. and KFMB(AM) San Diego. 1940's, follow- Los Angeles, joins In Jane G. Richards, ing job War Board Communications, CBS Television Sta- executive director, Indiana with of Higher Education Telecommunication Sys- Taylor former station representative company tions as director, de- tem, Indianapolis, 12 in New York, and later and operated velopment and cre- retires after years in built post. One of KRGV -TV Weslaco, Tex., until 1959. He ative affairs. He will founders of Public Service Satel- is lite Consortium, she served as vice chairman survived by his wife, Elizabeth, son and be based at CBS - of PSSC board from 1976 to 1984. Her daughter. owned KCBS -TV Los Angeles. broadcast career included acting in Detroit- based radio series The Green and Lone Solley Hornet Robert B. Sour, 79, Anne Luzzatto, coun- Ranger in 1930's. In early 1950's, she was former president of sel for consumer and regulatory affairs com- women's programing education officer with Broadcast Music Inc., mittee of District of Columbia City Counsel, General MacArthur's forces in Japan, plan- New York, died of and former deputy press secretary to Geral- ning and producing broadcasts for Broadcast- cancer March 6 at dine Ferraro, joins CBS as VP, corporate in- ing Corp. of Japan in Tokyo. New York hospital. formation. She succeeds Mary McInnis Boies, Martz, president, group. Lyricist for popular who resigns to devote more time to family, Charles acquisitions Jones Intercable, songs including while continuing to work on part-time basis. joins Henry Ansbacher Inc., New York -based media mergers and ac- "Body and Soul" and Per- Joyce Kravitz, manager of news information, quisitions firm, as senior VP, cable television "Practice Makes ABC News, New York, named director of brokerage operation. Davide Shear, from fect," he joined BMI News Information, Washington bureau. She Home Box Office, New York, joins Henry in 1940 as lyric editor. Sour in 1960's succeeds Rebecca Leet, who resigns. Kravitz Ansbacher as VP, cable television brokerage He held subsequent formerly worked in press office of Carter operation. posts of director of public relations, assistant White House. vice president, vice president and vice presi- Seth Alan Davidson, associate, Wilmer, Cut- dent, writer relations. He was named presi- Tom Mackin, director of program informa- ler & Pickering, Washington, joins National dent in 1966 and vice chairman of BMI board tion, public relations, ABC Broadcast Group, Cable Television Association there as associ- of directors in 1968, post he held until his New York, VP, named program information. ate general counsel. retirement in 1970. Following retirement, he In new post, Mackin will assume responsibi- Dale Rhodes, director of research, Public was consultant to Songwriters Guild of lity for awards department, as well as contin- Broadcasting Service, Washington, joins Na- America. He is survived by his wife, Geral- ue to oversee public relations for entertain- tional Association of Public Television Sta- dine, two sons and two daughters. ment programing in New York, and for ABC tions there as Sports. And, in restrucuring of department, executive director of research. A. Earl Cullum Jr., 75, managing partner and Jeffrey Tolvin, director of business informa- Robert Lee, from Group W Cable, New York, co- founder, A. Earl Cullum Jr. & Associates, tion, assumes additional responsibility for ra- joins Alexander & Associates, Tampa, Fla. - Dallas -based communications consulting en- dio and owned television stations public rela- based regulatory affairs consultant to cable gineering firm founded in 1936, died of heart tions, and Jane Paley, director of community industry, as VP. attack Jan. 31 at his home in Dallas. Among relations, will develop educational broadcast Attorneys Morgan O'Brien and Randall Lowe, stations firm helped put on air: WHDH -TV Bos- materials in support of special programing. from firm of Lukas, O'Brien & Raiser, Wash- ton; WTAE(AM) Pittsburgh; WBAL(AM) Balti- Marsha Greenburg, from Warner Bros. Tele- ington, join law firm of Surrey & Morse there more; KSFO(AM) San Francisco; WREN -AM -Tv vision, New York, joins Multimedia Enter- as partners, heading firm's communications Buffalo, N.Y.; KCEN -TV Temple Tex., and tainment there as VP, creative services. practice. WFAA(AM) Dallas. Survivors include his wife, Margaret, two sons and daughter. Named chairmen of Internatonal Radio and Allied Fields Television Society's educational programs: Lawrence Dworkin, 61, assistant to network Steve Nenno, ABC, New York; Scott Her- coordinator (international president, Edward man, WINS(AM) New York, and Tim Davis, Lynch), National Association of Broadcast Bailey, George director of Radio Liberty, divi- Worldvision Enterprises. Employes and Technicians, and former tech- sion of Radio Free Europe -Radio Liberty that nician at NBC, New York, died Feb. 24 of broadcasts Lee Henderson Monk, publicist, University to Soviet Union, will resign as heart attack while on vacation in Barbados. director of South Carolina Press, Columbia, S.C., March 31, but will remain full -time He joined NBC as technician in 1950 and was consultant, joins Southern Educational Communications reviewing Radio Liberty pro- also a union official during that time. In 1981, Association there as director of corporate graming and doing advance planning. He will he joined communications. union as full -time employe. He is continue as member of President's Counsel survived by his wife, Ruth, two daughters for Policy and Programing. Nicholas Vaslef, and son. deputy director of Radio Liberty, becomes acting director. An RFE -RL spokesman said Deaths Marlon K. (Vic) Vickery, 76, broadcast consul- move was voluntary and had been in works tant to SESAC, New York, died Feb. 24 at his O.L. (Ted) Taylor, "for some time." 78, former broadcaster and home in Decatur, Ala. He began his SESAC founder and chairman of board, Taylor Com- career in 1946 as field representative, South- Samuel Book, research director, National Re- munications Inc., Dallas -based owner and eastern area, remaining in that post until search Group, Los Angeles -based marketing operator of 13 Dallas and San Antonio area 1972, when he was named broadcast consul- research company specializing in entertain- newspapers, offset printing plants and trade tant. He was also former general manager of ment, joins Malarkey -Taylor Associates, periodicals, died Feb. 6 in All Saints hospital, WMSL(AM) Decatur, Ala. He is survived by his Washington, as president of CommDataRe- Fort Worth, of complications from long- wife, Anne.

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 102 based entertainment and business news ser- from Newscope, Los Angeles, to executive Provo, Utah, as news director. vice to television stations, as VP. producer; Tammi Leader, from PBS Nightly Jim WNBC -TV Business Report, Miami, to producer; Robin Ryan, from New York, joins WNEW -TV there as political reporter. William Ahearn, assis- Smythe, from WCPX -TV Orlando, Fla., to as- tant managing editor, signment editor; Steve Rodinero, from Associated Press, wsvN(TV) Miami, to weekend anchor, and New York, named Mark Jones, from KPNX -TV Phoenix, Kather- Technology managing editor, suc- ine Couric, from CNN, Atlanta, Ileana Bravo, ceeding Wick Temple, from WPLG(TV) Miami and Robin Cole, from Leonard Israel, VP and deputy controller, named director of hu- WQAD -TV Moline, Ill., to reporters. Sony Corp., Park Ridge, N.J., named VP, man resources. Tem- Julie Simon, news producer, KWGN -TV Den- planning and control, Sony Industries, newly ple succeeds Thomas ver, joins WKYC -TV Cleveland in same capac- formed division serving original equipment Pendergast, VP and ity. manufacturers market in U.S. director of personnel and labor relations, Michael Scott, anchor-producer, weekend Emanuel Fthenakis and George Attridge, ex- Ahearn who retires. edition, Newswatch 7, KETV(TV) Omaha, ecutive VP's, Fairchild Industries, Chantilly, named 5 and 10 p.m. co-anchor, Newswatch Va., elected to board of directors. Robert Siegenthaler, VP, production, and ex- 7. ecutive VP of special events, ABC News, Beth Hydovitz, operations manager, Spec- New York, and 24 -year veteran of network Gary Schuster, Washington bureau chief and trum Video Post Production, Cleveland, news operation, named VP, news practices. White House correspondent, Detroit News, named general manager. who was recent- joins CBS News, Washington, as correspon- He succeeds George Watson, David Buckler, director of national sales, dent. ly name bureau chief for ABC News, Wash- Chyron Corp., Melville, N.Y., named VP, 4). post, Sie- ington (BROADCASTING, Feb. In lticia Toyota, news anchor, KNBC(TV) Los An- sales, Chyron Telesystems. genthaler will, according to network geles, resigns. spokesman, "shape and maintain ABC news Neil Selvin, from Varian Associates, Palo policies, develop news personnel and formu- Eileen Collins, public service coordinator, Alto, Calif., joins Ampex Corp., Redwood late major ABC News policy statements." He WCVB -TV Boston, named producer, Acqui, City, Calif., as marketing manager, digital will also be executive in charge of Viewpoint, weekly Hispanic affairs program. video processing. ABC's periodic look at order of its own Deimarie Cobb, reporter, WVEC -TV Norfolk, Al Evans, chief engineer, WCLQ -TV Cleve- house. He will report directly to ABC News Va., joins WTHR -TV Indianapolis in same ca- land, named VP and chief engineer of parent, president, Roone Arledge. Joanna Bistany, pacity. Channel Communications. director of news information, ABC News, New York, named director of special news Len Berman, sports anchor, NBC Sports, Bill Spitzer, former VP and director of station projects, reporting to ABC News president, New York, named weekday replacement operations, WTTG(TV) Washington, joins Roone Arledge. Bistany was formerly special sports anchor for NBC -owned WNBC -TV KYW-TV Philadephia as director of broadcast assistant to President for communications in there. operations and engineering. Reagan White House before joining ABC in B. William Silcock, from KTVX(TV) Salt Lake Gerald VanderSloot, director of engineering, summer of 1983. City, joins noncommercial KTVX -FM -ry WOOD -AM -FM Grand Rapids, Mich., named Broadcasting î The Newsweekly of the Fifth Estate

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Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 101 joins Katz Sports, Chicago, as account ex- national sales manager. Stephen Brown, from tant director, estimating. ecutive. Elizabeth Paisner, from Petry WXXA -TV WNYT as account ex- Televi- Albany, joins Suzanne Crowe, Eastern sales manager, Pro- sion, New York, joins Katz Independent Tele- ecutive. gram Syndication Services, New York, vision there as account executive. Karen Wesley, from KUZZ(AM)- KKXX(FM) Ba- named VP, director of sales. Cheryl Ridner, account executive, WLS -AM -FM Chicago Nation- kersfield, Calif., joins Art Kriemeiman, VP and director of sales, wide from Cable Rep, New York, joins Cable Net- as account executive. Laura Ashton, RKO Radio Networks, New York, joins works Inc. there as account executive. WMJF(FM) Boston, WLS -AM -FM as re- joins Westwood One there as VP and director of search director. Gene Bryan, local sales manager, KXYZ(AM) marketing, reporting to company president Houston, joins Caballero Spanish Media, Norm Pattiz. New York, as account executive. Programing Rick Merl!, account executive, national adver- Robert Clifford, from Noxel Corp., Boston, tiser sales, Television Program Enterprises, joins Christal Radio, Los Angeles, as New York, named director of station sales. account Jess Wittenberg, sen- executive. TPE is program syndication division of Te- ior VP, business af- leRep. Mary Camahan, from Seltel, Chicago, joins fairs, Embassy Televi- Harrington, Righter & Parsons there as ac- sion, Los Angeles, Catherine Jane Grzanka, from Chicago Cable count executive, green team. named senior VP, pro- Communications, Chicago, joins USA Net- graming, Embassy work there as manager, affiliate relations, Steve Candullo, from ABC -owned wPU(FM) Home Entertainment central region. New York, joins co-owned WABC(AM) there in there. Sheri Singer, newly created postition of manager of sales Tom Roland, director, creative services, Unit- producer, Embassy development. ed Stations, New York, named associate pro- Television, Los Ange- ducer of daily long -form radio program, Appointments, KSHE(FM) Solid Crestwood, Mo.: les, named VP, dra- Gold County. Rick Dames, from Birch Radio, to general matic development. sales manager; Barry Goldberg, account ex- Wittenberg Gust Theodore, VP, midwest sales, Blair Steve White, VP, mo- ecutive, to regional sales manager, and Pat Television, Chicago, joins Lorimar there as tion pictures for television, NBC Entertain- Crocker, account executive, to local sales Midwest regional sales manager. ment, named senior VP, movies, mini -series manager. and special projects, succeeding Perry Laf- Zvi Shoubin, station manager, Providence David Daigle, national -regional sales man- ferty, who becomes nonexclusive producer Journal Companies' WPHL -TV Philadelphia, ager, WMER(AM) Westbrook, Me.- wJBQ(FM) for NBC Productions. named national program manager for Moun- Portland, Me., joins WSME(AM)- WEBI(FM) tain States Broadcasting, joint venture of Susan Sands, manager, motion pictures for Sanford, Me., as general sales manager. Providence Journal Co. and Southland Com- ABC Los Ange- television, Entertainment, munications that has acquired KZAZ-TV 'Me- Michael Valentino, general sales manager, producer, motion pic- les, named executive son, Ariz., and KGSW-TV Albuquerque, N.M. WHN(AM) New York, joins WRFM(FM) there as tures for television. Shoubin will continue his responsibilities at sales manager. Mark Truark, from WHN, and Gerald Adler, VP, managing director, Viacom WPHL -T V. Seth Haubenstock, from WMCA(AM) New International, London, named VP, interna- York, join WRFM as account executives. Corinne Baldassano, freelance producer - tional program development, Viacom World consultant, joins RKO Radio Networks, New Kenneth Glover, general sales manager, based Angeles. Wide Ltd., in Los York, as manager of affiliate acquisition and WLOS -TV Asheville, N.C., joins WHNS(TV) Curt Vlebranz, VP, financial planning, and development. there in same capacity. York, treasurer, Home Box Office, New Dave Michaels, assistant program director, Larry Time Melnick, regional sales manager, named VP, finance and planning, for WFLA(AM) Tampa -St. Petersburg, Fla., joins WKQQ(FM) Lexington, Ky., named VP of par- Inc.'s video group. WZOU(FM) Boston as program director. ent, Village Communications. business affairs, tele- Peter Kane, director of Bob McKay, from KCBQ -AM -FM San Diego, Marsha Hames, local sales manager, Television vision production, MGM/UA joins WKQS(FM) Miami as program director. WFrs(TV) Tampa -St. Petersburg, Fla., named Group, Los Angeles, joins Wescom Produc- national sales manager. tions, independent television production Mike Chapman, program director, WKIX(AM) company there, as VP. Raleigh, N.C., joins WuBE(FM) Cincinnati in Kevin Burns, sales representative, Greater same capacity. Boston Cable Corp., Woburn, Mass., named Ellyn Berk, VP, Arts & Communications sales manager. Counselors, marketing and communications Chuck St. John, air personality, KRZN(AM) division of Ruder, Finn & Rotman, New Englewood, Colo., named program director. Byron Elton, from WEWS(TV) Cleveland, joins York, joins Arts & Entertainment Network KUSA -TV Denver as local sales manager. Mary Horth, executive producer, PM Maga- there as director of corporate programing. zine, WJKW -TV Cleveland, named executive Charlie Adams, general sales manager, Jesse Raiford, production manager, Ailes producer, programing department. WHTM -TV Harrisburg, Pa., joins WHP -TV there Communications, New York production as local sales manager. Jamie Ceaser, assistant producer, Time Out firm, named associate producer. Felycia Su- and Image Union, noncommercial WTTW(TV) Bob Proffit, sales manager, KBRQ -AM -FM Den- garman, production assistant, named produc- Chicago, named associate producer for sta- ver, named to newly created position of na- tion manager. tion. tional sales manager. Don Nelson, account John Spence, manager, telesales, NBC En- executive, KBRQ- AM -FM, named retail sales Yvette Lewis, assistant producer, noncom- executive. tertainment, Los Angeles, named director, te- mercial wrrw(TV) Chicago, named associate lesales, West Coast. producer. Joe Leonard, staff director, wrBS(TV) Atlan- Peter Preis, Western division sales manager, ta, Ga., named producer-director, Turner Ca- Dexter Chinn, senior director, 6 and 10 p.m. ble Sales. MGM /UA Television Distribution, Los Ange- news, WBTV(TV) Charlotte, N.C., joins les, named director of Western sales. William KHOU -TV Houston as producer-director. Sam Carter, general sales manager, KYNO -AM- frotter, account executive, MGM/UA Televi- WTOG -Tv FM Fresno, Calif., joins KKNU(FM) there as sion, named Western division manager. Ronald Klamert, from Tampa, Fla., local sales manager. joins WPVI -TV Philadelphia as producer-direc- Jody Shapiro, VP, Eastern sales manager, tor. Alex George, group VP, advertising and com- Telepictures, New York, named senior VP, munications, B.C. Christopher Securities Eastern sales, domestic television division. Co., Kansas City, Mo., joins KsHB-TV there Mike McKnight, manager of television esti- as national sales manager. News and Public Affairs mating, Warner Bros. Television, Burbank, Robert Gilbert, sales manager, wzrvtTV) Calif., named director, estimating. Lori Howard Papush, talent coordinator, Tonight, Nashville, joins WNYT(TV) Albany, N.Y., as Miyakawa, television estimator, named assis- joins Pro Video News Service, Los Angeles-

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rate secretary and counsel. officer, Cargill, Wilson & Acree, Atlanta, named chairman and CEO. Michael Gaffney, Media John Fuller, associate director of research, executive VP, chief operating officer, Public Broadcasting Service, Washington, CW &A, named president and COO. Bill Kirkpatrick, VP of named director of research, succeeding Dale KXXY(AM)- KCNN(FM) Rhodes, who joins National Association of Al Lerman, executive VP and executive cre- Oklahoma City, has Public Television Stations as executive direc- ative director, Wells, Rich, Greene, Chicago, been named executive tor of research (see "Allied Fields," below). joins D'Arcy MacManus Masius, St. Louis, VP, radio division, for as vice chairman and executive creative di- Martha Harvey, personnel manager, KPRC -TV parent, Com- rector. Robert Meuser, account group supervi- Summit Houston. named administrative manager. munications. Summit sor, D'Arcy MacManus Masius, Chicago, operates eight radio Belinda Wood, business manager, KOA(AM)- named VP. KOAQ(FM) Denver, joins KRZN(AM) Engle- stations in North Caro- Paul Benjou, senior VP and media director, wood. Colo.- KMJ1(FM) Denver as controller. lina, Florida, Tennes- Leber Katz Partners, New York, joins Hen- see and Oklahoma. Rex (Pete) Baker Jr., partner, law firm of Ba- derson Friedlich Graf & Doyle advertising Michael Lareau, presi- ker, Brown, Sharman & Parker, Houston, agency there as senior VP, director of market- Kirkpatrick dent and general man- named president of Educational Television of ing planning, media and administration. Houston, nonprofit corporation that ager of WOOD -AM -FM Grand Rapids, Mich., operates Michael Vogel, VP, media group head, Ken- noncommercial KHBU -TV there. named president and chief operating officer yon & Eckhardt, Detroit, joins Saatchi & of parent, Grace Broadcasting Inc., remain- Lynne Buening, national marketing manager, Saatchi Compton there as VP, media director. ing based in Grand Rapids. Allan Rothfeder, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, joins noncommer- Richard Johnson, senior VP, creative direc- chief financial officer of cable television divi- cial wTTw(rv) there as director of broadcast- tor, BBDO, Detroit, joins Saatchi & Saatchi sion of Capital Cities Communications, De- ing. as senior VP, creative director. troit, joins Grace Broadcasting there as VP and chief financial officer. Jacki Taylor, coordinator of volunteers, non- Named VP's, Dancer Fitzgerald Sample, commercial KPBS -TV San Diego, named di- New York: Margaret Coudriet, production Bruce Simel, director of finance and adminis- rector of auction and special events. manager, and Mary Ellen Lundy and Elyse tration, Summit Radio, Winston- Salem, Zorn, account supervisors. N.C., joins Beasley Broadcast Group, Golds- boro, N.C., as assistant to newly appointed Marketing Maureen Mara, account supervisor, Cunning- executive VP, Allen Shaw ( "Fates & For- ham & Walsh, New York, named VP. Jerry tunes," March 4). Rice, producer, C &W, named VP. Vincent Gardino, di- Keith Jerry Genova, senior art director and creative Yarber, general manager, WKQQ(FM) rector of ABC Radio's Lexington, VP supervisor, Rapp & Collins. New York, Ky., named of parent, Village Entertainment and Di- Communications. named VP and creative group head. rection Networks, David Daigle, general sales manager, New York, joins Sel- Andrew Bohjalian and Denise O'Bieness, WCOU(AM)- WAYU(FM) Lewiston, Me., joins com Radio, there, as creative supervisors, Grey Advertising, New wsME(AM)- WEBI(FM) Sanford, Me., as gener- executive vice presi- York, named VP's. al manager. dent & chief operating Thomas Marsillo, BAR coordinator, Blair officer, replacing Bar- Perry St. John, general manager, WKTY(AM)- Television, New York, named sports coordin- bara Crooks, who re- WSPt.(FM) La Crosse, Wis.. named VP. ator, market development department. signed as company R.W. (Skip) Schmidt, general manager, KRBQ- president in January Named VP's, account supervisors, Lewis, AM-FM Denver, joins WJQY(FM) Fort Lauder- Gardino ( "Riding Gain," Jan. Gilman & Kynett, Philadelphia: Gail Zimmer- dale, Fla., as general manager. 21). Tony Fasolino, senior VP and Eastern man, associate media director; Alan Parris, divisional manager, Torbet Radio, named ex- account executive, and Paul Burger, account John Sandwell, general sales manager, WFIE- ecutive VP & chief operating officer, suc- supervisor. TV Evansville. Ind., joins KSAS -TV Wichita, ceeding Peter Moore, who was named presi- Kan.. as VP and general manager. Susan Butler, account service representative, dent of Selcom Inc. in January. In the C.C. Communications, Rochester, N.Y. - Dennis Dougherty, general manager, capacity of executive VP and COO, both Gar- based media buying service, named VP, me- WXTU(FM) Philadelphia. resigns. dino and Fasolino will operate as the top offi- dia director. cers their respective Richard Adams, general manager, Westerly, of firms. Michael Bellan- toni, executive VP, Torbet Radio, is Richard Kline, art director, Carrafiello Diehl R.I., cable system owned by Colony Corn - appointed to newly post & Associates, Irvington -on- Hudson, N.Y., municatons, joins Colony's Vision Cable Co. created of executive VP/admin- istration, Selcom Inc. named VP. of R.1., Providence, R.I., as system manager. Mari Carrie, manager of Colony's multipoint Theodore Ruback, account director, Media distribution service, Woburn, Mass., suc- General Broadcast Services, New York, ceeds Adams. named director of accounts. Louis Gattozzi, director of operations and Kay Korbel, national sales coordinator, Re- programing, WJKW-TV Cleveland, assumes public Radio, joins Roslin Radio Sales as additional responsibilities as manager of sta- sales manager, San Francisco office. tion operations and public affairs. Betty Salyer Brown, from Lewis Advertising, David Obel, senior labor relations attorney, Rocky Mount, N.C., joins Trone, Donohoe & labor relations, NBC, New York, named gen- Johnson, Greensboro, N.C., as copywriter. eral labor attorney, labor relations. William Cannon, from James Thompson & William Watson, assistant secretary, Standard Associates, Chicago, joins Sheehy & Knopf, Communications, Salt Lake City, joins Mal- Fasolino Bellantoni Louisville, Ky., as senior account executive. rite Communications, Cleveland, as corpo- Watson Mundy, president and chief executive Janet Behnke, from Mizlou Sports Network,

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WILL BUY FM or FM /AM combo in medium or large market. Southwest, West, Rocky Mt., Mid- CNtAoPMANgASSOCISAT` west. Small groups also considered. Not a broker; highly experienced broadcast- acquisitions er recently sold four stations. Ready to make a deal now All replies confidential - .Box G -135. Location Size Type Price Terms Contact Phone IN Met AM /FM $2000K Terms Burt Sherwood (312) 272 -4970 WA Med AM /FM $1050K $150K Greg Merrill (801) 753-8090 MI Met FM $830K Terms Peter Stromquist (319) 332-7339 INVESTORS SEEK STATIONS CO Sm FM $650K $120K David LaFrance (303) 534 -3040 UT Sm AM /FM $575K $125K Greg Merrill (801) 753 -8090 radio with Passive investors seek Stations NB Sm AM/FM $560K $68K Bill Lytle (816) 941 -3733 proven, top quality managers. Substan- TX Med FM $550K $150K Bill Whitley (214) 680-2807 tial management equity, incentives as- GA Sm AM /FM $500K $100K Ernie Pearce (615) 822 -8913 sured. Send purchase proposals to Box MO Sm AM/FM $325K $75K Bill Lochman (816) 941 -3733 H -63. For information on these and our other availabilities. or to discuss selling your property, contact Janice Blake, Marketing Director, Chapman Associates Inc., 1835 Savoy Dr, Suite 206, Atlanta, GA 30341. 404-458-9226.

AM OR FM OR COMBO NEW SUNBELT With minimum operating profit of $250- CLASS C FM 300,000. Texas, Calif., FL, Midwest, East- Top 100 market. Radio market revenues em U.S. please: principals only. Box H- $13 mil. and average $900K per station. 74. Management has excellent track re- HOLT Part to cord. owners wanted contribute $700K capital. Box H -67. FLORIDA For Sale Stations Ideal owner /operator station, top 150 ADI Flor- UTAH AM -FM COMBO Beautiful college community Hunting, fishing, DYNAMIC SUNBELT MARKET ida market. Successful skiing, boating nearby. Total price $1,300,000; terms. Priced at 2 1/2 times net cash billing. 5 KW fulltime AM and class C FM for & well established adult Please don't reply unless serious & qualified. sale in this economically attractive, Reply Box H -73. $25 million market. Principals only. format on fulltime non - Box G -136. directional AM facility. Excellent market growth and stability CC 305.453.3311 Box 1065. Merritt Island. FL 32952 TOP 20 MARKET Donald K. Clark, Inc. Full coverage UHF indie with great upside potential 215- 865 -3775 and excellent library 1985 projected revenues Media Broker $11,000.000: projected cash flow $2.000.000. Need cash buyer who believes in future of independent TV Excellent growth potential in major market with over Fulltimer + FM CP. Deep South. Covers about $100.000.000 in TV revenues. Box H -9. 50,000. 5190.000. Terms. Class C. Large state capital, South. $2.5 million. Terms. Many Ns & TV CPs & FMs. Make appts. now to meet with us at NAB Convention. BUSINESS BROKER ASSOCIATES CLASSIFIED VIRGINIA CLASS IV AM 615- 756- 7635 -24 HRS. CLASS III FM Only stations in county. Desirable, growing ADVERTISING community. Excellent business base. 30 years profitable operation. Good recent growth. Strong image. Positive momentum. Owner sell- DOMINANT AM IS YOUR ing. H -30. Box This 5 KW fulltime AM has owned its market for years. Perennial no. 1, beautiful Northeast town. strong. sta- BEST BUY . major university. Substantial .. ble economy anchored by cash flow even under operation by trustee. Possible tax losses also available. Reply Box H -58.

BOB KIMEL'S This space could be NEW ENGLAND MEDIA, INC. working for you for a very low cost ... and it SMALL MARKET FM INDEPENDENT VHF This class A in the Northeast offers attractive real es- reaches a most tate. exceptional equipment. & good growth potentia, TV STATION Asking $345,000 cash. Located in Pacific rim. Top 100 mar- responsive audience. 8 DRISCOLL DR. ST. ALBANS, VT. 05478 ket. Reply Box H -64. 802-524.5963 OHGCUHGE WILDE Y 20794760tl3

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 96 Help Wanted Programing, Help Wanted Sales Production, Others Continued Continued

MARKET RESEARCH DIRECTOR KYW -TV MEDIA SALES PHILADELPHIA, PA Person will be responsible for all me- ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE dia and market research functions Media General Broadcast Services has immediate opening in our Respon- for large market TV station. New York and Chicago offices for experienced media sales execu- execution, sible for development, tives. and interpretation of qualitative & Successful applicants must have minimum seven years' exper- quantitative audience research, and data from rating service. Candidate ience in media sales and proven track record of developing & should have minimum one year's maintaining new business. Degree in advertising and marketing work related experience. Knowl- preferred. edge of TV or radio rating service Media General Broadcast Services, Inc. is one of the country's preferred. Resume to Human Re- oldest media service organizations. We're a subsidiary of Media source Manager, KYW /KYW -N, 5th General, Inc., a Fortune 500 company. We offer excellent salary/ and Market Sts., Philadelphia, PA benefit program. 19106. KYW, an equal opportunity For immediate & confidential consideration, send resume to: employer. KYW /KYW-N, Westing- Media General Broadcast Services, Inc. house Broadcasting & Cable, Inc. ATTN: Alan Elkin 630 Third Ave. New York, NY 10017 (MalfE0 BECAUSE TALK IS EOE /MF ,ln,Ccast so. s. A LOST ART Our client seeks experienced host for Employment Services Miscellaneous magazine /talk format healthcare TV se- ries. Must be skilled o/c and experienced interviewer. Extensive travel required. RADIO PERSONNEL NEEDED SCA FOR LEASE Please send resume -tape/detailed re- The past several weeks. NATIONAL has received lob sume (credentials will be verified) to: orders horn radio stations in California, Florida. Texas. PHILADELPHIA, PA Michigan. Tennessee, Virginia, Nebraska. Indiana, 24 hr. class B FM station in- Sandra Connell New York, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Massachussens, to Audience Research & Development name just a few Radio stations in more than 25 different vites offers to lease all or part states, looking for announcers. news people. program- Suite 415 mers. and sales people. These jobs are for all size of its 53 -99 khz subcarrier ba- 8700 Stemmons markets. If you are looking to make a change, now is seband. For details, contact Dallas, TX 75247 the time. NATIONAL. THE NATIONS LEADING RADIO PLACEMENT SERVICE, places our registrants from Mark Humphrey, WRTI, 2020 coast to coast. For complete information and registra- N. 13th St., Philadelphia, PA tion form. enclose $1 postage and handling to: NATIONAL BROADCAST 19122, 215 -787 -8426. Situations Wanted Programing, TALENT COORDINATORS Production, Others DEPT. B, P.O. BOX 20551 BIRMINGHAM, AL 35216 ACT NOW: 205-822 -9144 FORMER PRODUCTION HEAD PRODUCERS /INVESTORS Of large videotape facility in Los Angeles inter- European -based American TV writer /pro- - TV ested in challenging new 10,000 RADIO JOBS ducer seeks coproducers /investors for situation. Currently The most complete 8 current radio/TV job publication producing and active in program develop- published in America. Beware ofimitators! Year after telefilms featuring Paris -based detective. ment. Highly experienced in multicamera vid- year, thousands of broadcasters find employment A distinctly different production suitable eo direction and all facets of post- production. through us. Up to 98% of nationwide openings crib- fished weekly weekly. over 10.000 yearly All market for air, cable, pay -TV operators. For de- Write Box H -41; phone 213 -854 -4477. sizes, all formats. Openings for DJ's, salespeople. tails, write, on letterhead, to Multinational news.production. 1 wk. computer list. $6. Special bo- Marketing Associates, POB 1597, Re- nus: 6 consecutive wks. only $14.95 - you save $21I AMERICAN RADIO JOB MARKET, 6215 Don Gaspar, dondo Beach, CA 90278. Las Vegas, NV 98108. Money back guarantee!

ALLIED FIELDS Radio Programing Help Wanted Sales - VENTURE CAPITAL ,& Lum and Abner DEBT FINANCING Are Back For broadcasters EXPERIENCED BROADCAST ...piling up profits Sanders & Co. SALES REPRESENTATIVE for sponsors and stations. 1900 Emery St., Ste. 206 15- minute programs from Top selling manufacturer the golden age of radio. Atlanta, GA 30318 404-355 -6800 to its sales staff. PROGRAM DISTRIBUTORS 401 South Main adding Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401 501/972 -5884 Technical /radio back- ground desired. Proven LIKE TO VISIT CHINA? JOIN US sales ability required. For Fast Action Use Escorted and hosted by Radio Peking. Equal employ- BROADCASTING's Most comprehensive 22 day tour. opportunity Inquire cost, potential tax benefits. er. Resume /salary history to Classified Advertising Send phone number for reply. Paul Hale, 1619 N. Royer St. Box H -46. Colorado Springs, CO 80907 303-633 -4795

95 Help Wanted Programing, Production, Others Continued NEWS PROMOTION SENIOR WRITER /PRODUCER ON-AIR WDVM -TV, Washington, D.C. CBS Affiliate, 41 station in 8th market look- ing for energetic, aggressive individual to write and produce dynamite news promo- COORDINATOR tions for 41 newscast in the nation's capital. Excellent opportunity to sign on with highly creative promotion team. Must have 3 -5 yrs. on -air promotion experience and top -notch Showtime/The Movie Channel, Inc., the growing nationwide pay production skills. Send tape and resume to: cable TV company, has immediate opening in the area of TV Mark DeSantis On -air Promotion Mgr. operations. WDVM -TV 4001 Brandywind St., NW You'll work rotating hours including weekends overseeing play- Washington, D.C. 20016 back & transmission for Showtime and The Movie Channel net- Equal works. Requires at least 1 year's professional broadcast exper- Opportunity ience with background in playback or master control switching/ Employer monitoring. Must be capable of reading electronic waveform and

vectorscope and identifying technical problems in 1 -inch video- tape. Good interpersonal skills also necessary. Position located in Smithtown, Long Island. We offer attractive salary/benefits package that includes dental coverage and 100% tuition refund. SYNDICATION PROMOTION MANAGER For please send your resume indicat- Metromedia Producers seeking strong creative #2 person for confidential consideration, !heir creative services department Position involved in all lacets ing to: of marketing and promotion for Metromed,a5 international and salary history Anne Marie Bray domestic programming and distribution. Two years print and vid- eo protluclron experience necessary Syn &catira a salon pro- nation experience heiolul. Resume. work samples. salary require- ments to Pat Patason. VP Director Creative Services. Metromedia Producers. 5746 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles. CA 90028. EOE

1633 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F

TV SYNDICATION

America's leading first -run syndication company is expanding its creative force in Hollywood. It you think you're ready to move into a national role and fit one of the positions listed below. send us your resume immediately! No phone calls. please! MANAGER, ON -AIR PROMOTION, VIDEO SERVICES NEZ1tON/FDIA

!A re looking for TV production wizard who has reel and credentials to prove that he/she is the best on -air promotion specialist in the country! You will oversee our on -air promotion efforts. including writing and PRODUCERS producing of national spots. custom local market promos. and product sales presentations. 3+ years'station production/promotion experience preferred. Creative writing background essential. Nol a job for a beginner! Send videotape 8 resume MANAGER, PRINT ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION If you love the print side of the TV promo biz, this may be the job for you! You'll oversee all aspects of print promotion for our shows, including consumer and trade advertising. Also. coordinate our client co -op advertis- VICE -PRESIDENT ing activities. 3+ years' station promotion or agency experience preferred. Creative writing background essential. Send resume/print samples. CREATIVE DIRECTOR ART DIRECTOR If you're a highly creative person if you're ready for the challenge Of starting up an in -house department. have exceptional imagination. and great follow- through. this may be the opportunity for you. You'll be responsible for producing promotional with solid broadcast related brochures and trade ads that sell our product. and tune -in ads that convince viewers to watch our shows! background, we have a chal- When you gel too busy, it'll be your lob to seek out and work with some of LA's finest freelancers. Send resume/print samples. lenging and stimulating job for Respond immediately to: you! The person we're looking KING WORLD for knows and loves the busi- Att: David Sams ness, and wants to create great Vice President, Creative Affairs advertising for broadcast 150 El Camino Drive, Ste. 305 our Beverly Hills, CA 90212 and entertainment oriented ac- Equal opportunity employer. M,F counts. We're a well known New York advertising agency. We're K/NGWDRLD growing by leaps and bounds, and we want someone to grow with us. All inquiries held confi- dential. Please send resume to Box H -66.

Mar 11 1985 94 Help Wanted Management Continued

STATION MANAGER WLIG -TV LIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION NEW INDEPENDENT LONG ISLAND, NY MARKET CORPORATE CONTROLLER 5- million Watt UHF SIGN -ON MAY, 1985 Key position available in dynamic company. Outstanding opportunity for experienced Good pay and equity opportunity for highly individual to manage the only indy on Long Island. qualified executive. Excellent program sched- ule, sales force, & newsteam already in place. 1st LIN Broadcasting Corporation is quoted on the NASDAQ class operation all the way. You must be exceptional! Resume and salary National Market System under the symbol LINB. Company history to WLIG -TV, P.O. Box 272, Wood- is engaged in commercial TV & radio broadcasting, special- bury, NY 11797. ty publishing, and telecommunications. LIN owns & oper- ates seven network -affiliated TV stations and ten radio sta- Help Wanted Technical tions, publishes advertiser-supported hardcover MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN magazines placed in rooms of distinguished hotels in 31 VERMONT ETV GRANDPA'S major domestic cities, operates a radio paging business, KNOB - RUTLAND, VT is Maintain current and operative ETV trans- and entering the cellular radiotelephone business in five mitter at mountaintop while maintaining major U.S. metropolitan area markets. daily logs and records in compliance with FCC standards. Requires Associ- To explore this opportunity, send your resume, including ate's degree in electronics and two to three salary history & years' experience working with requirements to the attention of the Vice technical Wand electronic equipment or President - Finance. equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires minimum FCC gen- LIN eral radio-telephone operator's license Broadcasting Corp. and valid Vermont driver's license. Must 1370 Ave. of :he Americas have ability to work alone unsupervised and ability to operate snowmobile and New York, NY 10019 cope with adverse weather conditions. Apply to University of Vermont Employ- Equal Opportunity Employer ment Office, 237 Waterman Building, Burlington, VT 05405. Please include So- cial Security number when applying. Af- firmative action /equal opportunity em- ployer.

Help Wanted Sales

RESEARCH MANAGERS - MANAGER TV ANALYSTS Leading TV sales representative seeks bright, energetic, creative people for re- METHODS AND PROCEDURES search managers and analysts in New Join Arbitron, one of the nation's leading radio and TV measurement firms. York office. Some experience in media research required. We have immediate need for highly motivated individual to manage TV Good advancement opportunities. Resume to Box H -79. products specialists. Candidate would be responsible for quality of meth- ods and procedures, supporting TV products and policy. Requirements Help Wanted Programing, include: Production, Others Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications or statistics. 3 to 5 years' managerial experience. PROMOTION MANAGER Experience in broadcasting, research, and /or communications. Excellent verbal and writing skills. Network affiliate, attractive university communi- ty, looking for creative marketing professional. We offer competitive salary, excellent benefit package, and convenient Be responsible for our promotion, advertising, suburban location. Interested candidates should send resume/salary his- and publicity. Promotion is top priority at WMTV tory in confidence to: and we're an award -winning station with top- notch equipment, news, and programming. W. L. Ma:eer Promotion manager reports directly to GM and Personnel Administrator has fulltime assistant. Successful candidate ARBITRON RATINGS COMPANY will have excellent writing /producing skills, with A Control Data Company solid knowledge of marketing in general and TV promotion in particular. Should 4320 Ammendale Rd. strategies have excellent organizational and managerial Beltsville, MI) 20705 skills, with ability to develop and execute mar- Affirmative action employer keting campaigns for on -air, radio, and print. Minimum two years' TV promotion experience required. Resume /salary requirements to Gen- eral Manager, WMTV, 615 Forward Dr., Madi- son, WI 53711. EOE.

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 93 Harris FM -40K (1979). 40KW FM, two 20K transmitters Help Wanted Management combined with two MS -15, auto exc. switching & spares. M. Cooper/Transcom Corp., 215-379 -6585. EASY LISTENING RCA BTF 10E, 10KW FM transmitter w /exciter. M. Coo - GENERAL per/Transcom Corp., 215-379-6585. MANAGER OPERATIONS MANAGER Class A FM, complete, including 300ft. tower. studios, move audio and monitors. Under $50,000. Transcom Corp., Sought for new launch, WBAZ-FM, South- Are you looking for career 215-379 -6585. old, Long Island, NY. Mandatory require- that makes sense? Here's an op- ments: college degree; successful track portunity to join rapidly expand- record as general manager or sales man- ing group operation as oper- in retail /develop- MISCELLANEOUS ager; solid background mental sales; innovative leader and ations manager of top rated easy Business plans - A five year financial plan for your teacher who will recruit and build highly listening station, large Southwest new TV Station will help cinch your financing. Quality motivated and competent staff; excellent Media. 404- 324 -1271. market. Potential for growth un- people relationship and communication limited, but you must be a take - Equipment needed. Non-profit educational broadcast skills; professional work ethic coupled De- leader, capable of as- service needs any type of radio or TV equipment. with sense of urgency and high energy charge Rd.. Suite 205, Lou- ductible. K.A.R.E., 3113 Fern valley integrity. Candidates suming full responsibility for on- isville. KY 40213. level; absolute should be able to work, live, be happy in air sound. Easy listening FM subcarriers available for lease in Tyler, TX; Tupelo, small town environment less than two thorough under- MS; Rock Springs, WY, and Gadsden, AL. 205-543- experience, hours from New York City. Both the lifes- 9229, Mr. Bud. standing of the format, and air tyle and compensation package are ex- FM broadcast opportunity. 689 markets to receive cellent. shift are required. If you're ready new FM allocations. Call the experienced broadcast to make a smart move, rush your communication consultant for details. D. B. Communi- If you're a mature individual seeking your cations, Inc., 4401 East-West Hwy, Suite 404, Bethes- last move and haven't lost your "fire ", or if resume to Box H -78. da. MD 20814, 301 -654 -0777. you are less experienced and have ex- FM -SCA available. South Dade County, Miami, FL. cellent growth potential, we want to hear MANAGEMENT Contact Fred Jacob, 615 -521 -6220,2900 Sutherland from you. Contact: operator recruiting promotion & Ave., Knoxville, TN 37919. Major group PECONIC BAY BROADCASTING sales -oriented GM who can train & motivate CORP. personnel. Excellent financial opportunity Ca- limited Only PO Box 612 reer growth only by performance. RADIO PROGRAMING professionals need apply Reply Box H -25. Southold, NY 11971 EOE. Radio & TV Bingo. Oldest promotion in the industry Copyright 1962. World Wide Bingo, PO Box 2311, Little- ton, CO 80122. 303-795 -3288. PROGRAM MANAGER Situations Wanted Management America's finest AM -FM medium market radio company. WJON -AM is GENERAL MANAGER news, sports, farm, talk, creative Experienced sales-oriented GM. Proven "fun" station with total community in- record of success operating own sta- THIS PUBLICATION volvement. WWJO -FM is country tions. Superior leader /motivator. Knows IS AVAILABLE standout with regional audience. how to make money. Available now 619-341-4061. IN MICROFORM Family- oriented, committed, compe- University Microfilms Resume, International tent pro. Top pay, benefits. 300 North Zeeb Road, tape, solid industry recommenda- RADIO MANAGEMENT PRO Dept., P.R., Ann Arbor, tions to Jack Hansen, MI 48106 Over 25 years. experience in management, WJON/WWJO, Box 220, St. Cloud, programming & sales including 12 years' major MN 56302. market management. Great track record and reputation. Seek challenging GM or gróup leadership opportunity with growing company. RADIO Box H -72. Help Wanted Sales TELEVISION GENERAL SALES MANAGER Help Wanted Management KFMQ LINCOLN, NEBRASKA PRODUCTION MANAGER Major public TV state network. Responsible for We need experienced sales manager with proven track record to manage statt of 75 people; directors, production crews. our local sales staff and handle regional and national accounts. KFMQ is 3/4" editors, film, and videographers. Heavy Inc., a diversified corn - production schedule including studio and re- an operating unit of Woodward Communications, motes, regionally & nationally distributed se- munications company, with operations in four states continuing to expand ries and specials. $28,000 to $31,000 to start. through acquisitions. Salary commensurate with experience, plus excel- plus substantial fringe benefits. Must have at least seven years' production experience and lent benefits. Cover letter /resume to Frank Maruca, VP- Broadcast, Wood- at least four of those in supervisory capacity ward Communications, Inc., PO. Box 688, Dubuque, IA 52001. EOE /AA. Mid -Atlantic location. Closing date: Mar. 22. 1985. Resumes/references to Michael B. Styer. Maryland Public Television, 11767 Bonita Ave.. Owings Mills, MD 21117. AA/EOE. Woodward Communications. For Fast Action Use Inc. BROADCASTING's Classified Advertising

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 92 Experienced, energetic photographer/grip ready to College of creative and communication arts, speech UHF transmitters - 2 available, 30KW or 55KW; low perform on your crew! Extensive lighting, 1"/, 3/4" VTR communication department. Position reopening - as- price; immediate delivery. Call Quality Media Corpora- experience, specialist in commercials, sports,promo- sistant professor to professor in telecommunication. tion, 404 324 -1271. tions, on- location hustle! Will relocate. Prefer North- Nine month, tenure track position. Responsibilities in- east. Mike, 716 -695 -1764. clude teaching broadcast, sales, and advertising, 55KW UHF TV transmitter, GE. Excellent condition; broadcast journalism, broadcast economics, and de- available now Also, other AM -FM -TV transmitters: ma- level gear. spare tubes Wayne State grad seeks challenging entry posi- velop broadcast communications curriculum. Ph. D. in jor production We buy & sell. Many & for tion. Interested in all aspects of TV production. John mass communication with concentration in broadcast parts transmitters. Ray LaRue, 813 -685 -2938. Reed, 402 -375 -2200, X 301. advertising and/or broadcast journalism preferred. Videocassettes, hall price! Master stock quality U- Looking for with TV programming. Knowledge of broadcast operations necessary. Aca- position children's matic videotapes. Chyron evaluated, cleaned, dela- Pay not important, and learning demic administrative experience and broadcast facili- advancement exper- bled, & erased. Satisfaction guaranteed! Albums in- ience is. If is what ties supervision helpful. Minimum three years' exper- ambition and dedication you desire. cluded. 3/4" tape prices: 60 minutes $12.49; mini field call John, 608-348-4389. Will relocate. ience in higher education and /or broadcasting field considered. Salary competitive, commensurate with 20 minutes $7.49; 30 minutes $9.49; 10 minutes $6.49. Penn State grad, internship experience, recently with degrees and experience. Deadline Apr. 1, 1985. Letter C -type 1" and 2" quad tape also available. Free, fast NYC film equipt. co., seeks entry level position, on/off of application, resume, three letters of recommenda- delivery to North America. Call collect, Carpel Video, camera. Good writing skills, extremely creative. Chris tion to Dr. Charles H. Aurand, Dean, College of Creative Inc.. 301 -845 -8888. Cefaly, 717 -0759; 212 -3446. Northern Arizona -824 -249 and Communication Arts, Box 5755, Channel 9 transmitter. Complete TT50 -AH (color) with University, Flagstaff, AZ 86011. Top 20 market assistant program director seeks pro- multiplexer, many brand new spare parts and tubes, gram director position in small or medium mkt. Pre- Graduate assistant- positions available for exper- vectorscope, 25KW load, 31 /8 -61 /8 line components. vious experience includes 2 years' as program director ienced broadcasters interested in managing on -air FM Much miscellaneous; sell all or part; brokers invited. at number one station in three station market. Hard- station while pursuing M.S. degree in media manage- 312-658 -8080. working, eager for challenge. Reply Box H -53. in inquiry ment college of communications. Letter of to Bosch FDL 60B; with grain reducer, film timer, time - Dr. H. H. Howard, 98 Communications Bldg., University Talented with in code generator, remote transport control. Reply RO. TVeditor, strong background comput- of Tennessee Knoxville, TN 37996. er graphics, seeking position in small or medium mar- Box 11116, Chicago, IL 60611. ket. Box H -61. Broadcast journalism is important part of this proba- tionary position which also requires visual communica- 1046' new FM tower. Pi -rod solid, hot dip galvanized. Ten years experience, all aspects of radio/TV,, seeking tions and graphics expertise. Department has strong 52" face. Never erected Ship now New ant., strobes. position as EFP or ENG videographer/editor or associ- commitment to ENG. Students cover community and 612 -222 -5555 Paul. ate producer in medium -to -large market. Advertising air newscasts live on city and campus cable. Job in- degree, computer /electronics background, plus writ- cludes supervision of graphics laboratory. Ability to op- Video media edit controller. 250 event memory for in- ing experience. Rick Myers, 216 -845 -1015. erate offset press and phototypesetting system neces- terface with Hitachi 200 (modifiable), SMPTE reader, new $10.000. sary. Three years' professional experience required. brand Walter. 313-355 -2901. teaching experience desired. Masters required, doc- torate preferred. Starting date Aug. 19. 1985. Letter of Used broadcast TV equipment. Hundreds of pieces application, resume, transcripts, three letters of reco- wanted & for sale. Please call System Associates to mendation by Apr. 1, 1985, to David Hansen, Chair- receive our free flyer of equipment listings. 213 -641- man, Personnel Committee, Department of Journalism, 2042. University of Wisconsin -Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI custom audio model # SS8720 -8. 54701. University of Wisconsin -Eau Claire, an equal McCurdy console inputs. In- service one opportunity employer/AA. Twenty stereo 8 channel output. year. Excellent condition. Newstar newsroom comput- ALLIED FIELDS University theatre department seeks fulltime exper- er. Four years old, complete with standby CPU, eight ienced TV theory and production teacher for under- VDT's, two printers, two hard -disc drives. Best offer. graduate & graduate courses in large pre -professional Contact Marty Sacks, CE, WRC980Máshington, DC HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT department with extensive production program. Addi- 301 -587 -4900. Manager production services. Requirements. ad- tional duties include supervision of student and depart- Three used Otari MX5050QXH4SH 10" reel to reel four - mental productions for TV programming. Ph.D. vanced degree(s) in related field. Experience in all cable channel tape recorders. $900/recorder. 303-753- required phases of TV production, experience in estimating time and/or extensive professional background. 0043, Bob. Apply: Alvin and budget expenditures for proposed projects. De- J. Keller, Chairman. Department of The- atre, California Fullerton, Fullerton, sired qualifications: training & experience in other me- State University, CA Sony BVP -1 Betacam camera with Fujinon 9X14 lens dia; e.g., motion picture, still photography, radio. Dem- 92634. Application deadline: Mar. 15, 1985. Affirmative and CA -3 adaptor. Like new Production Craft, 312- onstrated management and supervisory experience. action /equal opportunity/title IX employer. 442 -5719. Responsibilities: develop, manage, supervise telecom- GE UHF TV transmitter model 4TT25AL and GE UHF munications activities. Responsible for all aspects of helical antenna model TY-25 -D. Available May 1, 1985. TV production, WANTED TO BUY EQUIPMENT distribution, and audio-recording ser- All bids considered. Closing date Mar. 20. 1985. All vices. of 12 Manages staff employees. Status & bene- Wanting 250, 500, 1,000 and 5,000 watt AM -FM trans- equipment as is. WTVI reserves the right to reject any fits: management position. exempt 22 days vacation. mitters. Guarantee Radio Supply Corp., 1314 Iturbide and all bids. Purchaser responsible for crating and Retirement life, major medical, program, group disabil- Street, Laredo, TX 78040. Manuel Flores 512-723- shipping. WTVI, 42 Coliseum Dr., Charlotte, NC 28205, ity insurance plans in effect. Salary: commensurate 3331. 704 -372 -2442. with qualifications. Deadline date: Mar. 30, 1985. Apply to: Thomas Haworth, Personnel Officer, Stewart Center, Instant cash - highest prices - we buy TV transmitters, New & used radio broadcast & microwave towers. Room 265, Purdue University West Lafayette, IN FM transmitters, TV studio equipment, microwaves. Complete nationwide sales, service, & erection avail- 47907. Send resume/list of references. Equal opportu- Millions in equipment purchased annually Quality Me- able Bonded; 25 yrs.' experience (turnkey oper- nity/affirmative action employer dia, 404 -324 -1271. ations.) T.M.C.I., 402 -467 -3629. Used C -type 1" videotape. Cash for lengths of 30 14:1 with ADC79E BVU110 minutes or longer. Will pay shipping. Call collect. Car- Ikegami 79EAL computer, SMPTE module, light HELP WANTED INSTRUCTION pel Video, Inc., 301-845 -8888. with Sachtler fluid head. tripod, kits, assorted mics., monitor, other EFP accessories. Radio/TV instructor" Cameron University accepting Rank Mark III-C, with XYZ -zoom and variable speed. Almost new:50 -hours use. Will sell only as package. applications for radio/TV assistant professor, tenure Reply P.O. Box 11116. Chicago, IL 60611. Tom Townsend, Musicorp, 603 -883 -8596. track position. Qualifications include: MA (minimum) or Ph. D. (preferable). Responsibilities include: (1) teach Like new. Prodelin 6 -1/8 ", 75 ohm (EIA flange) trans- radio/TVand basic communication courses, (2) devel- FOR SALE EQUIPMENT mission line with hangers. 800 tt. (19 112 ft. lengths) op new radio/TV program, (3) recruit students for pro- $600 /length -FOB-Jacksonville, FL. Also 4000 ft. (20 ft. gram. New fully staffed media center will be utilized for AM and FM Transmitters -used, excellent condition. lengths) 3-1/8" EIA and Marman flange (steatite and radio/TV instruction. Salary $19,000 -$21,000. Dead- Guaranteed. Financing available. Transcom, 215- teflon insulators). $100 /length. FOB-Tampa, FL. SG line: Apr. 17, 1985. Send applications to Tony Allison, 379 -6585. Communications: outside Florida: 800 -874 -5449; in- Chairman of Search Committee, Cameron University, side Florida: 800 -282 -6214. P.O. Box 16356, Lawton, OK 73505. EOE/AA. JVC- JVCJVC. Call Quality Media for fast delivery, low prices. Cameras, VTR% switchers, monitors, etc. Bill, Assistant professor. Tenure track, Fall 1985. Teach Wayne, or Grady, 404-324 -1271. Tower: 500 -ft., 48 -inch face. Ideal for TV- CAN- FM -mi- audio production, communication, and film studies. Re- crowave. Jim, 314-687 -3932. New TV start-ups - fast, cost effective construction. lease time to manage college radio station. Ph. D. in R- ft. Top -quality equipment at bargain prices. We will write Mobile studio. 22 1979 Intemational, 18,000/mi., TVor closely related field required. Preference to candi- hydraulic liftgate, camera platform with ladder, power dates with publishing record, professional experience, your business plan, help you with financing. Quality Media, 404 -324 -1271. cable reels, rear and external storage, computer floor- and effective teaching. Salary $23- $25,000, depend- ing, HT /AC, 100 gal. fuel capacity Some video equip- ing on qualifications. Summer teaching usually avail- Top quality equipment - lowest prices - satisfaction ment. Tony, 201 -894 -5555 able. Letter of application, vita, names/addresses of guaranteed. Most brands new and used Quality Me three references to Robert Fortner, Department of Com- dia, 404 -324 -1271. Hitachi HR -200, HR -230; Ampex VPR -2Bs; Sony BVH- munication & Theatre, George Washington University, 1000As; RCATR-600s TR -800, TR -70Cs, Ampex VR- Washington, DC 20052. Deadline: Apr. 10. George New UHF transmitters - our new "Silverline" transmit- 1200As, RCATK -760S, TK -76Cs, TK-44Bs; Hitachi SK-

Washington University , an affirmative action/equal op- ters are unbeatable for quality and price. Quality Me- 96s; TEK 528/1420 combo: Media Concepts, 919- portunity employer. dia, 404-324 -1271. 977 -3600.

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 91 News director. Should have minimum five years exper- Experienced art director. ABC affiliate, top 25 South- GM/GSM. Prefer small/medium market, Sunbelt. Young ience in broadcast journalism. Some management ex- west market. Individual should have 3 -5 years' exper- aggressive leader, good track record. Box H -57. perience desirable. Send resume no later than Friday, ience as broadcast art director, plus college degree in Mar. 22, 1985, to Personnel, WTRF-N, 96 -16th St., commercial art or comparable. Will be responsible for General manager, station manager, news director. If Wheeling, WV 26003. EOE. overseeing and implementing all advertising print pro- you're willing to pay for the best, let's talk. Experience duction, maintaining cohesive on -air graphic look, & as news director with major market indy, affiliate, net- Looking for a break into TV news? Small market sta- managing art department staff. Must work well as part work 080. Have had major impact on local tion, northern Maine, looking for reporters with exper- news of creative team. Resume, broadcast reel, print sam- trends. General manager at small network ience in Nor radio news. Resume /videotape to WAGM- affiliate. ples, salary requirements to (no phone calls, please): Have had key role in eight start-up or revamping P.O. Box 1149, Presque Isle, ME 04769. oper- N Lynn Lovick, Creative Services Manager, KNK -N PO. ations. Know people, budgets, sales, news, programs, Box 5068, Phoenix, AZ 85010. Arizona Television Co., community relations. Seek long General assignment reporter with energy and ideas term arrangement with an equal opportunity employer. growth potential. Box H -70. wanted by mid -market East Coast news team. You can't be complacent; your "tomorrow" work must always be Promotions manager. Excellent opportunity, sunny better than todays. This rare opportunity awaits highly South. Network affiliate between 100 and 130th market. SITUATIONS WANTED TECHNICAL motivated journalists. Minority candidates are also en- at- Excellent facilities, aggressive promotions policy, 3 years' experience Noperations, light maintenance, couraged to apply with resume to Box H -75. EOE. regional promotion meetings. tendance at network and FCC license, member SBE, broadcasting degree, requirements H -33. Resume, references, salary to Box available now 817 -665 -9405. Weekend producer. Take charge professional needed Strictly confidential. ENG maintenance engineer desires challenging posi- to handle assignments and newscast production for for writer /producer for KOVR -TV actively searching tion. Employed by top 20 VHF, currently responsible for weekend newscasts. Must be good writer. Top 40 mar- requires advertising /promotion department. Position two news bureaus, ENG vehicle, multiple receive sites, ket. $26,000. No beginners! Resumes including refer - highly creative person with minimum three years' N ences to Box H -76. EOE. ICR's, small cameras, 3/4" tape, etc. Varied maintenan- promotion experience with emphasis on creating suc- ce /operations background. 209 -951 -8022. Assignment editor. WPBT, public N south Florida, cessful news promotion campaigns. Resume/tape/sa- has immediate opening for experienced national as- lary requirements to Advertising/Promotion Director, Experienced communications engineer for hospital signment editor for "The Nightly Business Report." KOVR -N 1216 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95815. seeks break into N field. Tech school grad. FCC 1st Must have knowledge and experience in domestic and Filing deadline: Mar. 15, 1985. EEO, M/F class license. Will relocate. Box H -51. foreign news gathering situations. Heavy emphasis on Production manager. Strong manager, experienced long -term logistical and editorial planning, but should leader /motivator for well -equipped station, 61st mar- also have SITUATIONS WANTED NEWS ability to coordinate and provide breaking ket. Competitive salary, good benefits, beautiful Gulf daily news coverage through the use of satellites and Coast location. Resume /salary requirements to Joe Broadcast meteorologist- personable, pleasant, feeds from around the Must have knowledge world. of Smith, Operations Manager, WEAR -N P.O. Box 12278, credible delivery. Seeking a right start in broadcasting. business world, with and ability to communicate busi- Pensacola, FL 32581. EOE, M/F. N /radio experience. Tim, 312 -894 -6349, CST, even- ness community's leaders in their own terminology We ings. offer excellent benefits and working conditions. Send Producer /director. Early and late newscast. Appli- resume in confidence to Personnel, WPBT, PO. Box 2, cants should have understanding of squeeze zoom Producer looking for fulltime job, East or near Mid- Miami, FL 33261 -0002. Equal opportunity employer, M/ and latest graphics systems. If you're creative and re- west. Good track record, good ratings numbers. Rick, F/HN sourceful, we want you on our team. Tape /resume to 216 -332 -9611. Rich Howard, WJBF -TV P.O. Box 1404, Augusta, GA ENG operator /editor. WPBT, public TV south Florida, 30903. Energetic female sports PBP -color analyst. Exper- has immediate opening for experienced ENG operator/ ience at collegiate level includes talk show host and editor for The Nightly Business Report." Position is Graphic services manager. Washington, DC indepen- field reporting. Combination position viable option. Re- responsible for videocassette editing and ENG shoot- dent WDCA-TV seeks graphic services manager. Ideal sume tape available. Box H -8. ing. Must be free to travel to out -of -town locations. Ideal candidate would have at least 3 years' experience in years candidate will have at least two years' daily news ENG N art department, preferably at an independent. Health reporter. Black female, more than seven shooting and editing. We offer excellent benefits and Heavy print production, layout, design for promotional covering this specialized beat. Interested in relocating. working conditions. Send resume in confidence to Per- ads; sales promotion, commercial production, and vid- Top twenty markets only. Box H -18. sonnel, WPBT, P.O. FL -0002. Box 2, Miami, 33261 eo graphics systems. Must interface well with suppliers Producer at network affiliate, top 5 market, seeks Equal opportunity employer, M /F /H/V. and clients. Resume, broadcast reel, print samples, weekday shift at well- organized newsroom where clear salary requirements to: Peter Barrett, Promotion Man- thinking, pride, and success are ways of life. Please Rd., Washington, DC ager, WDCA -TV, 5202 River reply Box H -19. 20816. No phone calls, please. Equal opportunity em- ployer. Creative reporter. Good ratings. Awards. Regular or long format. Innovative. entertaining problem solver. production Top 35 Midwest affiliate needs commercial Pete, 919- 724 -3447. HELP WANTED PROGRAMING coordinator. Must have strong background in videogra- PRODUCTION & OTHERS phy/editing/writing. Minimum 3 years' experience. Sa- Experienced meteorologist looking to enter N Five lary/commission. Resume to Box H -62. EOE. years' live radio and national forecasting experience. Production manager. Sunny South, outside of top 100 Tape available. Looking forward to hearing from you. for market, network affiliate. Excellent building, equip- Senior editor" Immediate opening top computer Jeff, 814 -234 -6240. ment. Resume, references, salary requirements to Box editor at major production/post facility in Chicago. Suc- G -91. Strictly confidential. cessful candidate will have excellent client skills; ability CPA, financial and on -air experience totaling 13 to provide creative input on wide variety of program- years, seeks business related programming position. Broadcast director. ABC affiliate with new state of the ming and commercial material. 5 years' experience, Roger Martin, 318 -433 -5237. art equipment looking for experienced (2yrs.) director/ with 3 years on -line MACH I /CMX required. BVH -2000 graphics producer for 6 & 11 double anchor news- and GVG 300 experience desirable. Respond in confi- Meteorologist. Professional, personable, exper- casts. Must switch, be familiar with Ampex 4100 or dence with resume to Box H -68. ienced. Desires to produce & perform a quality weath- now I'll similar switcher, ADO, ESS, 1 ". Resume/ salary rqts. to er segment. Tape available be available soon. Ramon Delarosa, PO. Box 321, Salisbury, MD 21801. Director /editor. One of the Sunbelt's leading produc- Box H-49. EOE, M -F. Demo tape after initial contact necessary. tion /post -production facilities seeks senior director /e ditor. Minimum two years' commercial directing with Attractive, intelligent female, B.A. communications, 2 news Producer /announcer /writer- Immediate opening for BVE 5000 or CMX 340 computer editing experience a years' TV experience, seeks reporting position, director with experience, talent, enthusiasm, & skills in must. Must have proven track record of good client anywhere. Box H -59. location Whatever it takes and studio tape production. relations. Resume/tape to Production Manager, Texas Preparedness awaits opportunity. LSU grad -ENG, to produce a selling spot from concept to completion, Video & Post (service of the Gulf Broadcast Group), radio, & writing experience seeks entry level position. you'll have the freedom to in this beautiful SE create 8950 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77054. EOE. Box H-65. market. 3/4" cassette/resume to Lew Koch, Operations Manager, WAAY-TV, P.O. Box 2555 Huntsville, AL Promotion manager. Great opportunity for innovative, Sportscaster. Reporter/anchorlPBP. Also hosts studio 35804 EOE. energetic individual with creative writing skills wishing talk shows. Excellent communicator. Knowledgeable. to relocate to the Experience required. Resume South. Tony, 412 -885 -0563. Sunny south Texas TV station looking for creative pro- to Box H -77. motion manager. Must have minimum three years' ex Meteorologist with degree, radio -N experience, perience as assistant or promotion manager. Public SITUATIONS WANTED MANAGEMENT seeks right beginning. Personable, pleasant delivery. relations also part this Billy Brotherton, of job. Contact CPA, five years financial experience. seven years Tape available. Tim, 312 -894 -6349, evenings, CST. KIII -TV Box TX 78411, 512 - 6669, Corpus Christi, -854 broadcasting, seeks financial position. Roger Martin 4733. Equal opportunity employer. Sportscaster" Energetic, community -oriented. seeks 318-433-5237. new challenge in strong medium sports market. News Top -notch community service /special events produc- director's dream. Box H -71. er- director- writer with hands -on experience and lots of imagination, able to keep pace with and produce atten- fast tion- grabbing public service and community event For SITUATIONS WANTED PROGRAMING campaigns. Top 15 market, Southeast. Resume /salary Action Use PRODUCTION & OTHERS requirements to Box H -1. EOE. BROADCASTING'S Entry level TV help. School of Communication Arts Large market TV station looking for creative on -air pro- Classified Advertising prepares our graduates for ENG/EFP, as well as for on- ducer with 2 -3 years' hands -on experience. EOE/M -F. air talent. Laurie Constance, 800 --328 -5893; 612- Resume to Box H -11. 721 -5357.

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 90 10-yr. pro., capital news reporter for Lansing, Michi- HELP WANTED SALES Maintenance engineer. Telemation Productions/Chi - gan station. Former program director for small market cago. Applicant must possess minimum 3 years full - Local sales manager. Mid -Atlantic ABC -NBC AM. also versatile in production. copywriting, promo- affiliate. time experience as maintenance engineer. Experience Small market pro who desires above average compen- tion. Some knowledge of automation. Prefer Michigan, with the following highly desirable: Ikegami & RCA sation in growth market. All -new Ampex production but will relocate. Bill, 517-393 -0338, after six PM or cameras; Ampex and Vital digital effects; Chyron. equipment just installed. Resume to Frank Pilgrim, GM, weekends (EST.) Bosch, and Aurora graphics: CMX editing; Sony & Am- PO. Box 321, Salisbury, MD 21801. EOE,M -F. 1" VTR's; Sportscaster. PBP /reporter /sportstalk/commentary. pex Ampex 2" VTR's; Ross and Vital produc- tion switchers; Utah-Scientific routing. Have done all in major market. Tony, 412 -885 -0563. Well established, small market TV station in shadow of Contact John Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex seeks experienced account Gebhard, Chief Engineer, Telemation Productions, Energetic sportscaster /newscaster. Exciting PBP all executive who can develop new business. Applicants 3210 W Westlake Ave., Glenview, IL 60025, 312 -729- sports including Big East basketball, reports, inter- must have strong sales background. Company cur- 5215. views. Bob Capasso, 5 Tigers Court, Trenton, NJ rently constructing another station. so promotion for Maintenance engineer. Kentucky independent station 08619. 609-586 -4683. right person is definite. Write Personnel Director, PO looking for qualified maintenance engineer. Maintain Box 6886. Tyler, TX 75710. EOE/MF Seeking right position in resort town. 6 yrs.' radio studio, transmitter, and ENG equipment. If interested, w/secondary mkt. exp., college degree, At & refer- General sales manager. Florida CBS affiliate. Must send resume/salary requirements to Director of Oper- ences. 412 -833 -9837, anytime. have experience in local and national sales manage- ations, WDRB -TM Independence Square, Louisville. ment and strong desire to work. Will work closely with KY 40203. Sports -news director or reporter position desired. Ex- general manager in fast growing market. Only those perienced broadcaster desires to relocate. Football & with proven ability need apply Excellent future for right HELP WANTED NEWS basketball PBP. news reporting, good delivery, positive person. Resume/salary history to Box H -31. EOE. image, ambitious, knowledgeable. B. A. Communica- Start up news operation looking for anchor, weather and sports anchor, news reporters. tions.419-865 -0765. General sales manager. Group -owned, Midwest affili- and 117th ADI mar- ket; great for people wanting ate seeking aggressive, creative, management- orient- opportunity to grow with new ed sales manager. Must have management experience broadcasting company Resume/salary require- ments to Earl Noel, General Manager, KVEO -TM 394 N. SITUATIONS WANTED PROGRAMING in both local and national sales. Resume/salary require- Expressway, Brownsville, TX 78521. Equal PRODUCTION, ments to Box H -35. EEO -M/F. opportunity OTHERS employer.

Recent college grad, 2 years' media experience, 1 Account executive. WTOV-TV9 interviewing for posi- Beat reporter. No. 1, award -winning station. Will cover year TV production, looking for a start? Goal is to be- tion of account executive. Applicants should have me- law enforcement agencies and courthouse trials. At come reporter /sportscaster, but I'm willing to dia sales experience. Resumes to WTOV-TV9, P.O. Box least one year of reporting experience a must. Tape/ begin at any news Howard, 9999 Steubenville, OH 43952, Attention: Linda Black - position. 216-381 -3960. resume bum, Local Sales Manager. EOE. to Scott Parks, News Director, WIS -TV, PO. Box You Just can't lose! Custom production- cheap. Call 367. Columbia. SC 29202. EOE. for sample. John Mack Flanagan, Great Productions, Southwest market. Good opportunity for starting sale- Meteorologist. Looking for good Will San Francisco, 415 -9070. sperson. Leading station, underdeveloped market. We communicator. -992 take over help want pro, or potential pro interested in making $25- weekend weather: with weather effort planning PD for small to medium market station in South/South- $40K. Frank or Todd Utpadel, 512- 727 -8888. and development. Technical computergraph- east. 8- years' experience all facets of Midwest radio. ics experience preferred. Resume /tape to Jonathan Excellent references. Witty promoter. Strong teaching Knopf, KTBS -TV Box 44227, Shreveport, LA 71134, skills. B.A. communications (Radio-TV). $16,000. 318-868 -3644. EOE. Scott. 217-868 -5878. Anchor position. Dynamic co- anchor needed for ma- MOR/ELnews- talk/country. Seasoned pro seeking HELP WANTED TECHNICAL jor market newscasts. Successful candidate should stable operation. No consultants. Bud Andrews. 904- have anchoring and reporting experience. Currently a 744 -5750. Studio and transmitter maintenance engineer. Exper- morning and noon position, with room to grow Resume/ ience with TV transmitter, 3/4 ", 1", and Quad VTR's tape to Billye Gavitt, News Business Manager, KWN 10-yr. pro., capital news reporter for Lansing. Michi- necessary. General class license and /or SBE certifica- P.O. Box 14159, Oklahoma City, OK 73113. No phone gan station. Former program director for small market tion a -plus. References required. Midwest affiliate. Im- calls. EOE/M -F. AM, also versatile in production, copywriting, promo- mediate opening. Resume, salary history to Box G -95. tion. Some knowledge of automation. Prefer Michigan, EOE. Sports director. Midwest network affiliate seeks small but will relocate. Bill, 517-393 -0338, after six PM or market pro ready to move up. Looking for innovative weekends (EST.) Software engineer - Florida video post production approach and understanding that sports is not con- equipment manufacturer has opening for engineer with fined to professional & college playing fields. Two years Nutrition commentator. Over 100. ready-to -air four - a video, software, and hardware background to devel- TV experience needed. Resume to Box H -6. minute segments on a variety of nutrition topics. Inter- op software for major project. Call Robert Hemsky, esting, informative, relevant, personable, produced by Manager of Research & Development, 305 -920- Texas TV station needs excellent executive producer Registered Dietitian. Call/write: Renee Hollinger, R.D., 0800. or producer (no stackers & timers). managing editor 4336 N.W. 27 Dr., Gainesville, FL 32605, 904 -374- (minimum 3 years' experience) and weekend weather 4478. Maintenance technician. Must have minimum 5 years' anchor (2 years experience). Resume only to Box H -10. experience in maintenance and operation of TV sys- EOE. tems and equipment. Extensive knowledge in mainte nance of videotape equipment required. Resume to Evening anchor. Aggressive, small- market news de- Jackie Wbods, Personnel Coordinator, WFLD, 300 N. partment. No beginners. No phone calls. Tape, re- State St., Chicago, IL 60610. Metromedia. Inc., an sume, salary requirements to ND, WVIR -TV Box 769, TELEVISION equal opportunity employer. Charlottesville, \A 22902. EOE. Gulf Coast UHF India has immediate opening for lead- Anchors wanted. Tapes/resumes to Steve Porricelli, HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT ing edge maintenance engineer. Direct experience Primo People Inc., Box 116, Old Greenwich, CT 06870. with Sony 1 "VTRS, Quantel digital effects, Chyron, and 203 -637 -3653 Director of program production. Seek experienced PC hardware/software are big plusses. Sony 1/2" cam - production manager/producer -director. Head California's #1 independent seeks bright, aggressive produc- eraNTR experience makes you a star. Call now, CE, tion unit of well- equipped. individual to fill position of news reponer. Applicant top -rated PTV station. Sets 504 569 -0989. policies, standards, & procedures for all productions should have good production skills. as well as mini- Works with top management to set station goals and Maintenance technician with strong TV/broadcast mum 2 years' on -air experience. Resumes only to Box objectives. Responsible for department budget. Rec- transmitter background for radio/TV production center H-47. EOE/MF ommends equipment purchases. BA/BS in communi- in the heart of the Northern Rockies. Well- funded oper- California's #1 independent seeks to fill position of cations or related field and 4 years' TV production ex- ation with all new equipment and building. Provide news assignment editor. Applicants must be aggres- perience required. Master's degree and management leadership in TV assist with NPR station serving most of sive and highly motivated. Minimum 2 years assign- experience preferred. Salary: minimum $20,000. Ap- Western Montana. Salary competitive. Resume, ment desk or related experience required. Resumes ply: WUFT-N, Search Committee, Weimer Hall, Univer- names/phone numbers of professional references to only to Box H -48. EOE/MF sity of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. Deadline: Mar. 15, Ken Fielding, Director, Telecommunications Center, 1985. WUFT-TV an equal opportunity/affirmative action University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812. Review Co- anchor/reporter. Top 40 network affiliate needs employer, encourages applications from women and begins Mar. 18, continues until position is filled. AA/ warm communicator to team with male co-anchor for members of minority groups. EOE. noon newscast. $33,000. Send resume including refer- ences to Box H -52. EOE. Group owner. Immediate positions available for corpo- Chief engineer. WLYH -N Eastern Pennsylvania UHF - rate program manager, promotion manager, business TV station. needs a qualified with person supervisory Seattle ABC affiliate, KOMO -TV, seeks ENG news manager and sales- experienced general managers. and maintenance in experience both studio and trans- photographer/editor. Minimum two years experience Independent experience preferred. Resume /salary his- mitter operations. FCC first class radiotelephone or required. No phone calls, no beginners. Tape /resume tory to Box H -36 as soon as possible. We're a new general class license required. Excellent career oppor- to Ms. Jo Shilling, P.O. Box 900951, Seattle, WA 98109. station group with desirable markets tunity and ownership with group -owned station. Equal opportunity em- EOE. potential. ployer. 814 -944 -2031. Polished anchor/producer for six and ten, Monday - General manager. Healthy SW network affiliate VHF Technician. Entry level openings for two technical Friday slot. Strong writing and production skills. Also needs an experienced GM to rebuild news, promotion school graduates to assist engineers in installation & looking for two general assignment reporters and one and sales departments. Top salary. Mil over pay for maintenance of broadcast facilities. WTKK -TV Box photographer. Tape /resume to News Director, KODE- right professional, plus profit sharing. Resume to Box 3150. Manassas, W 22110, 703 -369 -3400; in Virginia, TV Box 46, Joplin, MO 64801. Equal opportunity em- H -55. 800 -533 -4411. EOE. ployer.

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 89 WSUS FM/cable TV. Adding fourth fulltime newsper- Operations manager. FM station, Williamsburg, V4, Female announcer -experience, news, sports. pro - son. $225/week to start. Personal interview required. seeking detail- oriented person with extensive produc- 'uction, disc jockey Looking for work in Connecticut. Tape /resume to Bob Aaronson, News Director, WSUS, tion experience. Background in easy listening format & Lynn, 203-874-2152. Box 102. Franklin, NJ 07416. No phone calls. EOE. familiarity with automation equipment preferred. Must have creativity /common sense /good people skills /ma- Recent college graduate, two years campus radio Reporter. General assignment/producer. KXPR Radio, turity to work with limited supervision. Tape/resume to experience, looking for a start. Able to produce solo 50,000-watt NPR affiliate. California's capital. Two Richmond Radio Ltd., 3906 Forest Hill Ave., #1A, Rich- newscasts. Adult, top 40, MOR, sports especially Will radio- B.A. re- with Very years' journalism experience, degree mond, 1Y1 23225. try and succeed any thing. eager to begin. quired. Local /state beat including political, art, cultural Howard, day or night. 216-381 -3960. issues. Salary $13,000 to $15,000, plus benefits; appli- Radio producer. Public radio station KUMR -FM seeks cation deadline Mar. 22. Resume /non -returnable air- applicants for radio producer vacancy Major duties of Completely insane morning man. Seven years' radio. check to Foundation of CSUS, 6000 J St., Building TM, position include hosting KUMR's "Morning Edition"; de- Lots of voice characters. Will relocate anywhere. Cur- Sacramento, CA 95819. velopment and production of modular information & rently mornings in 22- station market. Prefer CHRor A/C news features; and production and hosting of weekly format. 704 -545 -4630. Top news AM/FM seeks afternoon news anchor /rep- folk, Minimum qualifications: jazz, or blues program. Professional attitude & sound. 18 mos.' experience. porter. Strong local news commitment. Good delivery/ Bachelor's degree in communications -related field or writing skills. EOE. Tape /resume to ND, WKDW, Box Prefer Midwest -Southeast. Bill Whetzel, 501 -229- equivalent combination of education & experience 3576. 2189, Staunton, V4 24401. from which comparable knowledge and abilities have been On your way to the "bigs "? Last stop? Maybe this Ohio acquired. One year of broadcast experience, ATS Radio Network DJ seeks 1st fulltime on -air slot. small market! Last four news directors advanced to preferably in public radio, desirable. Salary range for Top 40, R & R in Pacific Northwest. T & R upon request. major markets. Quality, dedicated people only! Re- position: $13,158 to $21,052. Application deadline: Toby, 619 -223 -0100. 4/16/85. For sume /writing samples only to Box H -69. application forms and details regarding required audition tape, contact Personnel Services, ATS Network announcer, over 1 yr. experience, news, AOR, MOR, will all Radio network seeking business anchor, sports an- University of Missouri -Rolla, G -1 Parker Hall, Rolla, MO sports, production, CHS, consider chor. & anchor/editors. All applicants must be able to 65401, 314 -341 -4241. UMR, an AA/EOE. offers. Audition tape on request. John, 619-447 -4476. gather & edit own actualities, as well as produce, write, Looking for top 40 or news -information, South- South- and air newscasts. Strong writing ability and high qual- SITUATIONS WANTED MANAGEMENT east. Mid -market preferable. Jocking, news, music ity air work required. Business anchor must have specials. 8 -years Midwest radio experience. Excellent strong grasp of current business trends. This will prob- General manager. 21 years as achiever Aggressively references. B. A. communication (Radio -TV). $16,000. ably be the hardest, most challenging position of your consistent in producing sales/profits. Take charge indi- Scott, 217 -868 -5878. career. T/R to Bruce 1050 Techwood Dr., Atlan- Chong, vidual with strong organizational skills. Experience in- ta. GA 30318. cludes Managing all size markets. Want an achiever 10-yr. pro., capital news reporter for Lansing, Michi- gan station. Former program director for small market new lis- with excellent credentials? Write Box G -133. Need energetic, enthusiastic air staff for easy AM, also versatile in production, copywriting, promo- /information format. Anscombe, How- tening 665 Lake More than ten years as successful GM looking for tion. Some knowledge of automation. Prefer Michigan. ard, Winter Haven, FL 33880. stable medium market station or group responsibility. but will relocate. Bill, 517 -393 -0338, after six PM or Solid marketing professional. Prefer Southeast or Mid- weekends (EST.) west: will consider all opportunities. Box H -16. Add big bands to your program schedule. I have the General manager. Proven record in sales, successful records, chatter, and experience for smooth, light, HELP WANTED PROGRAMING programmer, accomplished engineer. 13 years as GM. easy listening, 507 -283 -4972. PRODUCTION AND OTHERS Top 100 markets. Box H -23. 414 -248-0834. Dont call unless you seek talent, per- Program director. Take charge individual. Handle all General manager. Large Northeastern market. History sonality, strong production, dedication, winning atti- aspects of programming, production, and remotes for of success and profits. Experience, skills, abilities. tude. Charlene. small market, extremely active, news and community - Seeks relocation to warmer climate. Box H -24. minded regional station that has been extremely well respected for over fifty years. Mid -morning air shift. Can do it all. Seeking take -charge position in small or SITUATIONS WANTED TECHNICAL Good pay /benefits. Resume /tape to Tom Beardsley, medium market. Experience in sales. news. sports. WDEV, Box 550, Waterbury, VT 05676. EOE. programming. announcing. Box H -34. Chief engineer, #1 station, top 50 mkt., available now FM, AM directional, studio, etc. Considering all opptys. AC /oldies AM seeks program director. Lead, train, mo- Seeking position as manager /sales manager for small Reply: 4337 S. 1230 W #8 -D, Salt Lake City, UT 84123. tivate staff; manage promotion. Airshift included. Tape/ to medium market. Progressive, self- motivator with res. /salary to GM, WNNJ, Box 40, Newton, NJ 07860. communication/marketing skills including strong Engineer. 20 years' experience. Want chief or mainte- EOE. knowledge of station operation procedures. Proven nance position. Complete maintenance on FM -AM fa- track record; able to train /motivate personnel. Box H- cilities, Box H -50. Attention radio creators. Here's an opportunity for 37. right person to join with talented staff of forty persons 25 years' experience all areas AM /FM engineering. producing innovative radio. Wt call our position senior Seeking operations or programming position at AC or Seeks position as chief engineer/director of engineer- producer/ /announcer. Our salary package is one of the country station, large /medium market. 15 years' PD ex- ing for good major market or group operation. Will relo- best you can find in public radio. You'll have your own perience: 3 years sales. Ron, 314-428 -3132. cate anywhere for right opportunity Richard Kane, 223 office in one of the finest, state of art, studio facilities in Bump Dr., Syracuse, NY 13209, 315 -635-3060. Self- starting, problem solving, money making man this part of the country (no kidding). At know you'll ager. 30 yrs.' success. Management, sales program- In a bind temporarily? Former chain director and chief enjoy Iowa's clean air, quality of life, informal life style, ing, training, motivation. Small, large (Dallas, L.A.) with 22 years of know -how Available by day, week, or and professional opportunities. Most of our staff lives Mkts. POB 599, Congress, AZ 85332; 602-427 -3662. month. 615 -579 -1135. right here in Cedar Falls, a mid -sized university town with top -notch social and cultural resources. Stations Group owner: let's whip that medium mkt. radio station Chief engineer needs to locate in Midwest. High pow- are full- service public radio facilities. KUNI -FM oper- into shape. Frederick Baur, 214-661 -9363. er AM -FM. Excellent with audio. Studio and transmitter ates at maximum of 100KW and has several rebroad- construction. Satellite and automation. PO Box cast transmitters around the state. KHKE -FM is 10KW GM -GSM, or assist. to group GM. Presently with ad 550004, Birmingham. AL 35255. facility offering separate programming. Nk're looking agency Want back into radio with /without equity Twen- for versatile radio creator, with likeable on -air personal- ty years' experience radio administration, building top ity having intelligent but informal approach. We expect sales teams, motivating people, community involve- SITUATIONS WANTED NEWS that your assignment will be with our popular weekday ment, ownership, including putting stations on -air. Ex in areas of PBP, evening program, Iowa P.M. Nk'd like our new staff cellent references. Available after notice. William E. Sul- Experienced sportscaster commen- tary, interviewing. writing. Interested in relocating im- member to be able to read news when necessary and livan, Apt. 2003, 660 Boas St , Harrisburg, PA 17102, mediately. Mike. for more info. to host on -air music program. We're looking for some- evenings 717-233 -5292 (EST). 312 -652 -2452, one who can research a good radio piece, do the inter- Recruitment Is I'll make the expense Consummate Journalist, national awards for talkra- views. and slice it up for air. Hope to find someone who expensive. worthwhile. Manager dio, hard news, documentaries, investigative report- can participate as on-air host during our semi -annual seeking demanding organization in competitive market with winning potential. I'll show ing. Brochure will knock your socks off. Box G -94. fundraisers. Public radio experience not essential if you a track record can believe in. Relocate any- you have the qualities were looking for: college degree, you Talk show host. Aggressive, issue -oriented; also into where. Reply guaranteed. H -54. professional production skills, good voice, and authori- Box empathy Major market experience. Doctorate degree. tative but friendly style. You should have good grasp on Can do liberal, conservative, or yuppie. Box H -13. current events, without bias toward news or feature SITUATIONS WANTED SALES production. Producer we're looking for will likely have Sportsaholic eager to crack your starting lineup. me ". at least three years' professional experience. Send au- Radio sales pro had to take leave from business due Sportscasting Illustrated calls a "Blue Chipper nights dition tape, showing us the rainbow of your skills, letter to prior interests. Wishes career move to medium or Dennis, 614-666-7033, EST. of application, and resume with a few people we can major market only. Box G -113. Energetic female newscaster, six years experience, call who know your work. If you're one of the top appli- seeks medium, major market position. Excellent voice, cants. well bring you in on our dime. Salary's competi- Southwest/West regional rep seeks quality company. noon, PST. delivery, writing. 302 -772 -1758/215 ---- 388-6886. tive; based on experience. We have great fringe bene- David, 213-826-4518, before fits program and liberal vacation schedule. U.N.I. is an News director with state government experience in AA/EOE. Position closes Mar. 25, so send us your appli- SITUATIONS WANTED ANNOUNCERS Illinois capital. Seek station in South/Southeast. 8- cation now to KUNI /KHKE. Attn: Carl Jenkins, Program years' Midwest radio. BA communication. MS radio- Director. University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA Experienced morning and afternoon drive talent avail- TV. Excellent references. $16,000. Scott, 217----868- 50614. Good luck! able immediately. Craig, 915-267 -1126. 5878.

Broadcasting Mar I1 1985 88 See last page of Classified Section for rates, Classified Advertising closing dates, box numbers and other details.

WMAS AM,FM has immediate expansion openings in HELP WANTED TECHNICAL RADIO sales for professionals who can sell radio and results. If you want to establish your sales career with a market Chief engineer/broadcast electronics instructor. HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT KALW-FM (NPR affiliate) seeks hands -on leader, send resume to General Sales Manager, P. 0. chief engi- Box 1418, Springfield, MA 01101. neer also willing to instruct adult class in broadcast Local sales manager NW. Satellite office, population electronics. Duties include studio/transmitter mainte- 132K. Salary, commission, incentive bonus. Sales ex- HELP WANTED ANNOUNCERS nance, preparation of specs, installation of new trans - perience a must. We want you to develop the territory. mitter/SCA facility Min. 5 years' experience, plus ability For more info, Roger McDowell, Magic 96FM (cov- Morning drive/music director. Successful modern call to acquire Calif. vocational credential. Resume /salary 7000 sq. miles state of Washington), country station. St. Louis ADI. Right person will be ar- ers over 509- history to KALW, 2905 21st St., San Francisco, CA 529 -8000 ticulate, informed, & have stable work history We offer 94110. Licensed to SF Board of Educátion. EOE. good pay/benefits, & great working environment. T & for growing, quality Christian Corporate manager R/salary history to Steve Beeny KWRE, Box 220, War- We're looking for thoroughly knowledgeable chief for broadcast group of 4 Midwest stations. Ve're ready to renton, MO 63383. leading class C FM /AM combo. State of the art show- grow Right person must be ready to grow with -now! place facilities. Salary in excess of $20K plus equity us, and manage that growth. Must have strong exper- Major FM easy listening station, NE Ohio metro, seeks earnings in FM paging system. Applicants must have ience managing, marketing, and getting things done. bright, personable, experienced professional with the solid background, good references, interested in build- Must understand quality Christian programming con- voice and style to keep our listeners tuned in. Salary ing a future. KO01 /KEBE Jacksonville, TX, 214 -586- Must be leader of people. Everything in negotiable. Tapes/resumes to Pam Miller, WDBN -FM, cepts genuine 2527. background must point to success in this position. 4986 Gateway Dr., Medina, OH 44256. EOE. Complete information to Dick Bott or Rich Bott, Bott Broadcast technician supervisor. $2015 - $2580 per Morning drive person. Northwest Pennsylvania full - Broadcasting Co., 10841 E. 28th St., Independence, month. Need immediately -supervisor position, four - time AM. Enjoy radio in active small market. Tell us MO 64052, 816 -252 -5050. station Washington State University telecommunica- about yourself. Tape/resume to Robert Sauber, WTIV, tions system. Requires five years' fulltime experience in General manager. Small mkt. suburban top 50 seeks P.O. Box 184, Titusville, PA 16354. radio or TV broadcast technician work which has in- strong sales mgr. to run solid community AM with great Northern New England station has immedi- cluded one year of lead/supervisory experience. Pos- Arbitron #'s. Great entry level mgmt. position with Regional ate opening for dynamic play-by -play and sports fea- session of first class FCC radio -telephone operator's growing group. $17,000 + large bonus potential. Re- ture announcer. Successful applicant must have bas- license. College or technical school training in radio, sume to Box H -17. ketball, hockey, & baseball play -by-play experience. TV, or electrical engineering may be substituted year- Aggressive, profit- oriented, medium market general Must have tape editing ability. Station broadcasts col- for -year for up to four years of required experience. manager with proven personal sales success? Pro- lege hockey and basketball plus AA baseball. Previous Apply by March 14, 1985, to Staff Personnel, 134 duce results for rapidly growing group & receive un- fulltime sportscasters now with major league baseball French Administration Building, Pullman, WA 99164- usually high incentive compensation in smaller Sunbelt broadcast teams. Tape /resume mandatory. Exper- 1014, 509-335-4521. WSU, an EOE. market. Send response including references/salary re- ienced applicants only. Send to Program Manager, AM -FM, automated, wants engineer in combo capac- quirements to Box H -56. WVMT Radio, Box 620, Colchester, VT 05446. No calls, ity. Telephone equipment knowledge helpful. Resume please. EOE. General manager. New FM, small New Mexico market to GM Cathy Wilson, WILY, Box 528, Centralia, IL 62801. of 12,000. Applicants must have strong background in New Delaware adult contemporary AM station wants Copy to S. Hassan, 3001 Matador NE, Albuquerque, sales. Great opportunity for small market sales man- morning personality Excellent communicator skills re- NM 87111. ager seeking first GM position. You'll grow as station quired. Good benefits /salary to right person. No begin- grows. Resume to Box H -60. EOE/MF ners please. Tape/resume to WYUS, Box 324, Milford, DE 19963. GM for hot new contemporary class C in Shreveport. Top NY metro seeks weekend /relief Young solid company offers high income potential and announcers/DJs Mature, professional voices only. No rockers, no begin- HELP WANTED NEWS equity plan for right winner. Ken, 318-938 -7927. ners. Must be NYC -area based. No calls. Tape/resume to: Operations Director, WHLI/WKJY, Hempstead, NY Radio news/public affairs producer. WMUB. Open 11550. EOE/MF. now Develop, produce weekend news, magazine pro- grams. Produce, host public affairs programs. Gather, Music director. Duties: daily air shift. Maintain library produce hard, soft news features. Assist training, cri- and contact with record companies. Remote recording tique students. Academic responsibility: teach one and program packaging. Qualifications: knowledge of course in mass communication. Experience in CPB HELP WANTED SALES classics, jazz, folk. Degree in mass communications or qualified public, or commercial radio station required. music, 1 -3 years' experience in fine arts broadcasting Masters degree or equivalent additional experience Third largest billing station in market offers excellent preferred. Salary: $23,500- $25,000, DOE. Deadline: required. Competitive salary, liberal benefits. Applica- opportunity for strong general sales manager. Looking Mar. 18, 1985. EOE. Tape /resume: Ken Torkelson, Prai- tions accepted untill filled. WMUB is 30KW., NPR, 24 -hr. for individual to manage, motivate, lead already suc- rie Public Broadcasting, 1814 N. 15th St., Bismarck, Application letter, resume, non -returnable audio audi- cessful news/talk station. Qualified persons send re- ND 58501. tion cassette, three letters of reference to: Search Corn - sumes to Mr. L. Wilson. P.O. Box 4189, Little Rock, AR mittee, WMUB, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. 72214. South Georgia FM rocker has immediate opening for No phone calls. Miami University and WMUB follow experienced announcer. Starting salary $185 week. practices, are Knoxville's fastest growing radio station needs sale- affirmative action recruiting/hiring and 912- 924 -1290. minorities speople immediately. Resume: Sales Manager, WBZW equal opportunity employers. %%men and Applications received by 3 -29-85 Radio, 1707 Depot St., Powell, TN 37849. EOE. Music of your life station, sunny Florida, looking for encouraged to apply warm, conversational announcer for middays. Tape/ given preference. Account executives: 98 Fame, Poughkeepsie, NY, so- resume to Rick Pittman, WROD, P.O. Box 991, Daytona Missouri group seeking experienced newspeople liciting for experienced performers, self- starters. Ex- Beach, FL 32015. perience necessary. Wheel spinners need not apply. skilled in all phases of news: gathering, editing, deliv- Must to Resume and performance outline cover letter. Do not CHR, Wheeling, WV, needs one good jock. Immediate ery. Good interview skills required. be able remotes from fairs fires. Must have initiative call. GM, 319 Mill St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. M/F. opening! Tape /resume to Bob Forster, WZMM -FM, 98 handle to news ideas while working within the EOE. -16th St., Wheeling WV 26003, 304-233-7560. EOE. and generate own system. Tape /resume to David Shepherd, KWIX, Box Fort Wayne's no. 1 and only combination expanding Top rated country station, Washington DC ADI, seeks 619, Moberly, MO 65270. sales staff. Seek aggressive, stable, self- starter to sell strong morning announcer with sports background. If news/anchor capable combo. Great ratings, training, resources, $$$, super you don't have personality, don't apply Tape /resume: Northern Illinois AM/FM seeks generating writing local news. Ability in sports community. Resume to WQHK/WMEE, P.O. Box 6000, David Plume, WEPM, POB 767, Martinsburg, WV of and play increase income. Minimum two years' Fort Wayne, IN 46896. EOE. 25401. EOE. -by -play can experience. Tape, salary background, resume to Jim Sales manager. Growing FM, medium -sized Illinois First job. Will train bright college grad for news/pro- Feather, P.O. Box 177, Rochelle, IL 61068. EOE. city. Must be promotion- minded, able td supervise duction announcer. Tape /resume to 204 Desmond St., small market news anchor /reporter sales staff, carry own list. Salary, override, generous Sayre, PA 18840. Looking for best in and writing for resort incentives. Potential growth to GM. Resumes to Box H- the country. Good delivery skills Experienced announcer with AM/FM EOE. T to: Chuck Marcus, 14. good references. AM- area combo. &R FM, Northern New York. Must have good production WJWL/WSEA, 701 N. Dupont Highway, Georgetown, Suburban NY radio combo wants you, if you can pre- skills, air shift on AM modern country. Modern facility, DE 19947. sent ideas and close sales. Resume /income to GSM, good working conditions. Resume/tapeto Ben Everest, professional radio WNNJ/WIXL -FM, Box 40, Newton, NJ 07860. EOE. PD, P.O. Box 157, Peru, NY 12972. Are you qualified to direct small, news operation? Can you anchor morning shift with Co-op specialist. AM/FM combo already successful in La Crosse, Wisconsin country station needs new strong delivery, combined with sound writing skills? co-op. Salary + comm. Resume and income req. to morning jock. Good pay for right adult communicator. This award- winning central Virginia station offers un- GSM, WNNJ/WIXL-FM, Box 40, Newton, NJ 07860. T/R to K -106 FM, 510 Holmen Square, Holmen, WI usual benefits and working conditions. Complete writ- EOE. 54636. EOE. ten resume and salary requirements to Box H -38. EOE.

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 87 ing. Granted motion by Horizon Broadcasting and added prejudice; granted motion by Danna May -Lynn Duran, and Existing AMY issues to determine if Crescent Communications Co. has dismissed her AM app. with prejudice. By orders, Jan. 23, reasonable assurance of availability of its antenna site, if it 24 & Feb. 5. wVIJ WRBN Televiewers Inc., Warner Robins. Ga. failed to advise commission of changes and effect on its Calhoun and Ripley, Miss. (Calhoun County Broadcasting WEYE WSBL Sanford Broadcasting Co.. Sanford. basic and/or comparative qualifications. By MO &O, Feb. Co., et al) AM Proceeding. Granted motion by Kerry W. Hill 20. N.C. and added issues to determine when and under what circum- Cumberland, Md. (Gary D. Terrell and Rita L. Young) TV stances Jesse Williams ceased operating station WCSA (Rip- Existing FM Proceeding. Granted motion for summary decision by Terrell ley). if he failed to amend his app. to reflect substantial and resolved air hazard issue in his favor. By order, Jan. 22. is to change, to determine if Williams financially qualified WBRF WBOB Blue Ridge Radio Inc.. Galax. Va. Geneva, Ohio (N.E.O. Broadcasting Co., et al) FM Pro- be commission licensee, to determine if he failed to have ceeding. On judge's own motion, reopened record to add completed public file available for inspection, and effect on issue to determine financial qualifications and American his basic and/or comparative qualifications. By MO &O, Grants Ethnic Voice of Northeast Ohio Inc. By MO &O, Jan. 29. Feb. 22. Call Assigned to Memphis (RKO General Inc., et al) TV Proceeding. Granted Camp Lejune, N.C. (Francon Inc., et al) AM Proceeding. Hercules Broadcasting and re- motion by RKO General Inc. and added issues to determine Partially granted motion by New AM facts and circumstances surrounding execution of various solved engineering issue in its favor. By order, Feb. 5. documents filed with FCC by Ware Communications Inc., Cleveland, Tenn. (Silvey -Towe Television, et al) TV Pro- KK.10 Hispanic Community College, Marion, Tex. whether it violated Section 1.65 of rules. and effect on ceeding. Granted joint request for settlement agreement; dis- Ware's basic and comparative qualifications. By MO &O, missed apps. of Silvey -Towe, Cleveland Community Televi- New FM's Feb. 14. sion Ltd., and Cleveland Television Ltd with prejudice; Memphis (RKO General Inc., et al) TV Proceeding. Partial- granted WFLI Inc.'s app. app. for new TV station at Cleve- KURA Ouray Broadcasting Co., Ouray Calif. ly granted motion by RKO to add issue against land, and terminated proceeding. By MO &O, Jan. 31. General 'WPRL Alcorn State University, Lorman, Miss. Memphis Telecasters Ltd. to determine whether H.A. Gil- Cookeville, Term. (Joseph Patrick Williams) TV Proceed- liam Jr. has caused filing of impermissible strike app. in ing. Granted Joseph Williams' motion to withdraw; dis- 'KWZ Henryetta Educational Broadcasting Foun- another proceeding and, if so, effect on basic and/or com- missed his app. with prejudice, and terminated proceeding. dation, Henryetta. Okla. parative qualifications of its app. By MO &O. Feb. 8. By MO &O, Feb. 5. WBNE Deppen & Michael Communications, Ben- Nashville (Ruty Payne Carmen and Dove Broadcasting) TV Tex. (Baytown Community Broadcasting Ltd., et Baytown, ton, Pa. Proceeding. Granted motion for partial summary decision by al) TV Proceeding. Granted motion by Baytown Broadcast- Dove and resolved air hazard issue in its favor. By order, ing and dismissed Pleasant Spring Broadcasting's app. with WPOT Colonial Beach Broadcasting Inc.. Colonial Feb. 7. prejudice. By MO &O, Feb. 15. Beach. Va. Katy, Tex. (Enigma Corp., U.S.A. Communications Divi- Baytown, Tex. (Baytown Community Broadcasting Ltd., et sion, et al) TV Proceeding. By separate orders, granted al) TV Proceeding. Granted motion for summary decision by New TV's motion by Johnson Broadcasting Inc. to add issues of hours Leonora Reyes and resolved air hazard issue in her favor. By of operation and among other things, inaccuracies in app. of MO &O, Feb. 7. KPST-N Bay Area Community Television Inc., Vallejo. Enigma, and granted motion by Horizon Community Broad- Calif. casters Ltd., and resolved air hazard issue in its favor. By ALJ Joseph Stirmer made following decisions: orders, Jan. 25 & 28. KYIS Tres Video Broadcasting, New Iberia, La. Bakersfield, Calif. (Glenn L. Orsbum, et al) FM Proceed- ing. Granted motion by Louis B. Burke Jr. and dismissed ALJ Edward J. Kuhlmann made following decisions: Existing AMY Osbum's app. with prejudice. By order, Jan. 30. Homestead, Fla. (Homestead Minority Broadcasters Inc., et Austin, Tex. (Alpha Radio Inc., et al) AM Proceeding. WLWI WBAM Colonial Broadcasting Co.. Mont- al) FM Proceeding. Granted motion by Rodriguez- Menen- Granted motion by Radio Systems of Austin Inc. and dis- Ala. dez and dismissed app. of Radio Leisure City. By order, Feb. gomery, missed its app. with prejudice. By order, Feb. 15. 4. KBOV KIBS Great County Broadcasting Inc., Bish- Brookport, Ill., and Lebanon, Mo. (Samuel K. Stratemeyer ALJ James F Tierney made following decisions: op, Calif. and Ozark Broadcasting Inc.) AM Proceeding. Granted mo- Fairbanks, Alaska (Borealis Broadcasting Inc. and Empire KLTW KUNA tion for severance by Ozark, granted Stratemeyer's app. for San Luis Obispo Broadcasting Inc.. Communications Inc.) FM Proceeding. Granted joint re- new AM station on 750 khz at Brookport; granted Ozark's San Luis Obispo. Calif. quest for settlement agreement; granted Empire Communi- app. for new AM station on 750 khz at Lebanon, and termi- cations' app. for new FM station at Fairbanks; dismissed WKSD WWWO Culpepper Communications Inc., nated proceeding. By MO &O, Feb. 19. Borealis Broadcasting's app. with prejudice, and terminated Panama City Fla. Dodge City, Kan. (Dodge City Mobilephone Inc.) PMS Pro- proceeding. By MO &O, Feb. 19. ceeding. By separate orders, made Dodge City Citizens for WEAM WIZY Muscogee Broadcasting Co.. Colum- Bloomington, Ind. (Area Christian Television Inc., et al) TV Better Broadcasting party to proceeding; one of licensee's bus. Ga. Proceeding. Granted motion for summary decision by Area principals, Charles C. Babbs Jr., retumed license, and pro- Christian and resolved air hazard issue in its favor; granted WBMO WKBX Savannah Broadcasting Co.. Savan- ceeding was terminated. By MO &O, Jan. 23 & order Feb. I . joint motion for settlement; dismissed apps. of Haynes Com- nah. Ga. Gonzales, Tex. (Frankie Morley, et al) FM Proceeding. munications Co. and Mississinewa Communications Corp. Granted joint request for settlement agreement; dismissed with prejudice; granted Area Christian Television Inc.'s app. KLSS KSMN River City Broadcasting Inc.. Mason apps. of Frankie Morley and Rodney Ellis Interests with for new TV station on ch. 42 at Bloomington, and terminat- City Iowa prejudice; granted Patrick J. Nugent and Betty Nugent's app. ed proceeding. By MO &O, Feb. 20. for new FM station at Gonzales, and terminated proceeding. KILS KLIB Lesso Inc., Liberal, Kan. Television Gun- By MO &O. Feb. 4. Odessa, Tex. (Local Majority and George E. ter) TV Proceeding. Granted joint request for settlement WMYM WFBZ Lakeland Broadcasting Inc., Minoc- agreement; granted Local Majority's app. for new TV station Ws. ALJ Edward Luton made following decisions: qua, at Odessa; dismissed Gunter's app. with prejudice, and ter- Ocean View, Del. (Dragon Communications Inc., et al) FM minated proceeding. By MO &O, Feb. 21. Existing FM's Proceeding. Granted motion by Ocean View Broadcasting Co. and resolved air hazard issue in its favor. By order, Feb. WLWI-FM WLWI Colonial Broadcasting Co., Montgom- 21. ery. Ala. Carolina, P.R. (Educational Television of Carolina, et al) TV Call Letters Proceeding. Granted motion by Good TV Broadcasting Co. WEYY-FM WHTB Jimmy E. Vbodward. Talladega, Ala. and dismissed its app. with prejudice. By order, Feb. I. KIBS K100-FM Great Country Broadasting Inc.. Spokane, Wash. (United Telespectmm Inc. and St. John Bishop, Calif. Cooperative Telephone & Telegraph Co.) PLMRS Proceed- Applications KKR KJLU Kern Valley Broadcasting Co., Kern - ing. By separate orders, granted motion by United and dis- Call Sought by missed its app. with prejudice; granted St. Johns's app., and vine, Calif. terminated proceeding. By orders. Jan. 24 & Feb. 4. New FMe KLTB KUUB Sundance Broadcasting Inc.. Boise, Idaho ALJ waiter C. Miller made following decisions: 'KM Idaho Educational Broadcasting Foundation, Maurice, La. (Mercury Broadcasting Co., et al) FM Pro- Twin Falls, Idaho WCKG NAGO VIRGO Inc., Elmwood Park. Ill. ceeding. Granted joint request by all six applicants for settle- 'WKJV Kentucky Educational Foundation. Camp- KLSS -FM KLSS Music Man Broadcasting Inc., Mason ment agreement; dismissed apps. of Mercury Broadcasting Co.; Contempory Communications Inc., Vector Enterprises bellsville. Ky City, Iowa Inc., JMJ Communications Inc., and T & H Broadcasting 'KEWP Patricia Ann Silva Educational Broadcasting WARX WXCS Manning Broadcasting Inc.. Hagers- with prejudice; granted Maurice Broadcasting's app. for new Foundation, Newport, Ore. town, Md. FM station at Maurice, and terminated proceeding. By MO &O, Feb. I I. 'KTDN Waco Educational Broadcasting Foundation. WFRM -FM WYEF Farm & Home Broadcasting Co.. Cou- Boston (RKO General Inc., et al) AM and FM Proceeding. Palestine, Tex. dersport, Pa. Granted motion by RKO General and dismissed Stephen E. 'WWWP Alpha Educational Broadcasting Foundation. WKSW WCOM -FM Champaign Communications Powell's app. with prejudice. By MO&O, Feb. 22. Franklin, Va. Inc., Urbana, Ohio Boston (RKO General Inc., et al) AM & FM Proceeding. By separate orders. granted motions by Donnie Simpson Enter- 'KHWL Heritage Educational Foundation of Wyo- WKXE -FM WNHV -FM New Hampshire -Vermont Broad- prises Inc. and dismissed both its AM and FM apps. with ming. Laramie. wio. casting Corp., White River Junction, Vt.

Broadcasting Mar 17 1985 86 TV Proceeding. Scheduled oral argument for March 22 on exceptions to initial decision of AU Joseph Chachkin grant- ing app. of Ithaca TV Associates for new TV station on ch. Professional Cards(continued) 52 at Ithaca. Each party has 20 minutes for argument. Stum- bar may reserve part of his time for rebuttal. By letter, Feb. 19. Selmer, Tenn. (WDTM Inc. and Perry S. Smith) FM Pro- ceeding. argument 8 STRUCTURAL DESIGN. ANALYSIS. INSPECTIONS Scheduled oral for March on exceptions Wayne C. LammLam to initial decision of AU Joseph P. Gonzalez granting app. SACHS/FREIMAN ASSOCIATIS, INC. Structural Engineers of Perry Smith for new FM station at Selmer and denying 14300 Gallant Fox Lane, Suite 214 2129 Second Street app. of WDTM Inc. Each party has 20 minutes for argu- White Beer. Minnesota 55110 Bowie, Maryland 20715 ment. WDTM may reserve part of its time for rebuttal. By Phone (301) 262 -4400 612/429 -8363 535 South Washington Street letter, Feb. 5. CBIINAA, MO I & BROADCAST ENGINEERING Napenille/Chicagolllmon 60540 312/357 -0540 ERNEST R. FREEMAN, P.E. 5 ALJ Joseph Chachkin made following decisions: Coming, Calif. (Robert R. Bignami, et al) FM Proceeding. John Aalto, P.E. Granted motion by Empire Broadcasting Corp. and dis- contact missed its app. with prejudice. By order, Feb. 14. Consulting Engineer BROADCASTING MAGAZINt Chicago (RKO General Inc., et al) FM Proceeding. Granted 1111VIVON1410015C1ION AND R)>! Ie,1141('IXI\ 1735 DeSEIee Sf. N.W. motion by Spanish Radio for Chicago Inc. and dismissed its 01W,, ANII PROM CT MAN..f.I MI Nl Washln , D. C. 20036 app. with prejudice. By order, Feb. 15. for avallabllltl.a 4530 Van record Avenue Doylestown, Pa. (Central Bucks Broadcasting Co., et al) Phone: 12021 18181 789-2208 Sludlo fey. CA 9109 638.1022 AM Proceeding. Granted motion by Raymark Broadcasting Inc. to changes its transmitter sire, nighttime and daytime

patterns and reduce nighttime power from 1 kw to 0.25 kw; severed Raymark's app. from this proceeding, and granted its app. By MO &O, Feb. 14. Austin, Tex. (Capital City Community Interests Inc., et al) TV Proceeding. By separate orders, granted motion by Cap- Services itol Area Broadcasting and added issue to determine if ATV Associates Inc.'s proposal will provide signal of at least 80 dBu to all Austin and granted motion by Balcones Broad- AERONAUTICAL CONSULTANTS FCC DATA BASE casting Ltd. to determine facts and circumstances relating to TOWER LOCAMION.HElGMT STUDIES failure of ATV to comply with discovery request and effect FAA NEGOI IAnON$ on its basic and/or comparative qualifications. By orders, JOHN CHEVALIER. JR. datawopId Feb. 15. AVIATION SYSTEMS, INC. AM FM TV LPTV MDS Lubbock, Tex. (Lee Stafford and McKinley Shephard, et al) 28441 1-1IG..u1DGF RD Sli 201 1302 18th St., N.W. Suite 502 FM Proceeding. Granted motion for summary decision by ROLLING HILLS ESIAII S CA 90274 Washington, D C 20036 FHT Broadcasting and resolved city coverage issue in its (213)37)-3449 (202)296:4790 800J68-5754 favor and granted motion by Barton Broadcasting Co. and dismissed apps. of Julio Torres and Lee Stafford and McKin- SOUTHERN 301-731-5677 4^11 ley Shephard with prejudice. By order, Feb. 14. BROADCAST SERVICES aeFFI FF.,.,, oe. 4 iAa.il.,.e. COMPLETE TURNKEY SYSTEMS ALJ John H. Conklin made following decisions: STUDIOS. TRANSMITTERS. TOWERS. ANTENNAS Los Angeles (RKO General Inc., et al) AM and FM Pro- Futi Rigging & Erection Services systems Ltd. ceeding. By separate orders, granted motion by Spanish Custom Electronics Design & Installation Radio for Los Angeles Inc. and dismissed its app. with PO Box 740. Alabaster Al 35007 .,.ue - ., ^ a >0'a, prejudice and by judge's own motion dismissed Los Angeles (2051 663 3709 Metro Broadcasters' app. with prejudice. By orders, Feb. 13 & 20. BROADCAST DATA SERVICES Computerized Broadcast Service ALJ John M. Frysiak made following decisions: Including Vero Beach, Fla. (De Beau Broadcasting Inc., et al) FM /Allocation Studies CALLt S11) LETTERSt Data Base Proceeding. Granted motion by Vero Beach Radio Inc. and CUL LETTER 91,91TiM5 Terrain Profiles dismissed its app. with prejudice. By order, Feb. 13. Po loo. 12403 A Div. o/ Moffat . Larson 6 Johnson. PC. Jackson MS 39211 Vero Beach, Fla. (De Beau Broadcasting Inc., et al) FM 16011 9813222 (703) 841 -0282 Proceeding. Granted motion by Vero Beach Broadcasting Co. and dismissed its app. with prejudice. By order, Feb. 6. BROADCAST TV 12131539-8533 Maywood- Chicago, III. (Midway Broadcasting Corp., et al) HORIZON INTERNATIONAL LPTV-ITFS.MDS AM Proceeding. Granted joint request for settlement agree- B4O30C11t1 Implementation Engineering DESIGN THRU PROOF ment by CID Broadcasting Inc. and Midway Broadcasting , ICFI E YldpC FacIMIy Mason& lneWlallon TURNKEY CONSTRUCTION and dismissed Midway's app. with prejudice. By MO &O, Sy,wn E.Ku11on. a Crdpbm T R A N S M I TT E R S ST U D I O- M I C RO W A V E Feb. 21. Em.rp.ncy Service a 5uppnn 3837 E. WI.. An... Bull. 1. Pb,.. AZ 85040 Petal, Miss. (Thomas William Hickman III, et al) FM Pro- it 155E519135.Urn. ceeding. Granted joint request for settlement agreement by 602- 437 -3800 31 t 5 rasCIWa Street. Torrance. Caleorna 90505 Bennie L. Blackledge III and Thomas Hickman and dis- missed Blackledge's app. with prejudice. By MO &O, Feb. 21. RADIOTEL OF AMERICA Specialize in preparing MIME "WM from ALJ Joseph P Gonzalez made following decisions: CELLULAR and FM any location license applications. North Syracuse, N.Y. (SOQ Broadcasting Corp., et al) AM Proceeding. Granted motion by SOQ for partial summary 11300 Rockville Pike. Suite 903 Videocom Satellite Assoc. decision and resolved air hazard issue in its favor. By Rockville, Maryland 20852 502 Sprague St. Frank Cavallo MO &O, Jan. 31. Dedham, MA 02026 (617)329-4080 (301) 231-8770 Alva, Okla. (Marione Elaine Martin, et al) FM Proceeding. Granted motion by Marione Martin and resolved air hazard issue in her favor. By MO &O, Feb. 6. The Most Complete, Curent List With Ka. DON'T BE A STRANGER

ALJ Byron E. Harrison made following decisions.. AVAILABLE To Bloaacasl,ng s 9' '8" Reacels Display your PrOless.onal of Service I CALL LEI EHS It De Stamford, Conn. (Connecticut Educational Telecommunica- Plus wR, 2-len., CmVanasonS you stati. Cara mere will seen by station and al Cab tions Corp., et al) ED/TV Proceeding. Granted joint request Ks ,Kilo. I W g6Calun MIXnalcn cable TV system owners and decision (Lai *note, SI AM, FM. TV. Marilme cabs) makers for settlement agreement by all applicants; granted apps., RADIO r4FONAATIl4 GOITER 1982 Reaaelsnio Survey snowing 5 7 with engineering amendments, of Connecticut Ed., Central 575 LexnutOn Arane New York. NY. 10022 readers per copy (212) 371 -4828 School District #4, Plainview, N.Y., Syosset (N.Y.) Central School District and Fairfield (Conn.) University, and termi- nated proceeding. By MO &O, Jan. 18. New Orleans (Horizon Broadcasting Inc., et al) TV Proceed-

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EDM & ASSOCIATES. INC. D.B. COMMUNICATIONS, INC. R.1. GRANDMAISON. P.E B /caslMA- FMTIPTVITFS- Translator BroadcastrRCC/cellular /satellite LECHMAN & JOHNSON ENGINEERING CONSULTANT Frequency Searches 8 Rule Makings software development/ Telecommunications Consultants C /CarnerCeUular. Satellites demographic analysis BROADCAST AND COMMUNICATIONS MMOS. P/P Microwave Applications Feld Engineering 4401 East Nest Highway Suite 404 10224 WENDOVER DRIVE FCC 1st PE licensed Class I. staff Bethesda, Maryland 20814 VIENNA. VIRGINIA 22180 2033 M Street. N W. Suite 702 1110 Vermont Ave.. N.W. Suite 1130 Washington DC. 20036 (301) 654 -0777 Washington, D.C. 20005 Phone (202) 296-0354 (703)281 -1081 Member AFCCE contact. Darrell E. Bauguess Member AFCCE 12021 775-0057 Jamestown, Tenn. Filed Mar. 4. change HAAT to 599 ft. App. Feb. 28. KFXE (92.3 mhz) Pine Bluff, Ark.- Granted app. to change TL and change HAAT to 982 ft. Action Feb. 15. El Paso -El Paso County Community College District KOUL (103.3 mhz) Sinton, Tex. -Seeks CP to change TL seeks ch. 38; ERP vis. 89 kw; aur. 8.9 kw; HAAT: 1,189 ft.; and change HAAT to 943 ft. App. Feb. 28. KRQK (100.9 mhz) Lompoc, Calif.-Granted app. to ant. height above ground: 283 ft. Address: change ERP to .302 kw and change HAAT to 1,033 ft. P.O. Box 20500, KJQN -FM (95.5 mhz) Ogden, Utah-Seeks CP to change 79998. Principal is public two -year institution Action Feb. 15. headed by TL; change ERP to 75 kw, and change HAAT to 2,292 ft. Arturo Lightbom, president, board of trustees. It has no App. Feb. 28. KXOA -FM (107.9 mhz) Sacramento, Calif.-Granted other broadcast interests. Filed Feb. 28. app. to change TL and change HAAT to 401.8 ft. Action WJJH (95.9 mhz) Ashland, Wis. -Seeks CP to change Feb. 21. freq. to 96.7 mhz. App. Feb. 28. mhz) Granted app. WKAU -FM (104.9 mhz) Kaukauna, Wis. -Seeks CP to KKUS (98.1 San Luis Obispo, Calif.- Facilities Changes to install transmission line and ant. gain. change ERP to 1.35 kw. App. Feb. 28. different lower Action Feb. 15. KYCN -FM (101.7 mhz) Wheatland, Wyo. -Seeks mod. WAXY-FM (105.9 mhz) Fort Lauderdale, Fla-Granted of CP to change HAAT to 126 ft. and change ERP to 3 kw. Applications app. to replace change ERP to 100 kw, and change App. Feb. 28. DA; HAAT to 1,022 ft. Action Feb. 15. AM's TV WLBJ -FM (96.7 mhz) Bowling Green, Ky-Granted app. to change ERP to 1.7 kw and change HAAT to 426 ft. Tendered Accepted Action Feb. 15. WKBJ (1600 khz) Milan, Tenn. -Seeks CP to increase WHA -TV (ch. 21) Madison, Ws. -Seeks CP to change WZOU (94.5 mhz) Boston-Granted app. to change ERP power to 2.5 kw. App. Feb. 27. ERP to vis. 1,025 kw, aur. 102.5 kw; change TL; change to 11.6 kw. Action Feb. 15. HAAT to 1,529 ft., and make changes in ant. sys. App. Feb. WUPE (95.9 mhz) Pittsfield, Mass. -Granted app. to Accepted 26. change ERP to I kw. Action Feb. 15. KLLK (1250 khz) Willits. Calif. -Seeks MP to modify Actions KBMV-FM (107.1 mhz) Birch Tree, Mo.- Granted app. allowable radiation for daytime DA. App. Feb. 28. to change TL; change ERP to 2 kw, and change HAAT to 358 WLS (890 khz) Chicago-Seeks CP to replace aux. ant. AM's ft. Action Feb. 15. App. Feb. 27. KMJM (107.7 mhz) St. Louis-Granted app. to change WBAM (740 khz) Montgomery, Ala-Granted app. to TL; change HAAT to 1,019 ft., and make changes in ant. KCOG (1400 khz) Centerville, Iowa-Seeks CP to change TL and make changes in ant. sys. Action Feb. 19. sys. Action Feb. 14. change nighttime power to 1 kw. App. Feb. 28. WRFC (960 khz) Athens, Ga.- Returned app. to increase WDHA -FM (105.5 mhz) Dover, N.J. -Granted app. to KORK (920 khz) Las Vegas-Seeks mod. of lic . to oper- night power to 2.5 kw; change TL, and make changes in ant. change ERP to I kw and change HAAT to 564.8 ft. Action ate transmitter by remote control. App. Feb. 27. sys. Action Feb. 21. Feb. 20. KLAT (1010 khz) Houston-Seeks MP to make changes WUFF (710 khz) Eastman, Ga.-Returned app. to in- WDHA -FM (105.5 mhz) Dover, N.J.-GGranted app. to in daytime monitoring point radials. App. Feb. 26. crease power 2.5 kw. Action Feb. 21. make changes in ant. sys. Action Feb. 22. KTNC (1230 khz) Falls City, Neb.- Granted app. to in- FM's WHTZ (100.3 mhz) Newark, N.J.-GGranted app. to in- crease nighttime power to 1 kw. Action Feb. 25. stall aux. sys.; change ERP to 7 kw, and change HAAT to Accepted KXL (750 khz) Portland, Ore.-Granted app. to make 1.240 ft. Action Feb. 21. changes in ant. sys. Action Feb. 25. KZLA -FM (93.9 mhz) Los Angeles-Seeks mod. of CP WGFM (99.5 mhz) Schenectady, N.Y. -Granted app. to (1330 khz) Enumclaw, Wash. - Granted app. to to change TL; change ERP to 49 kw. and change HAAT to KENU install aux. ant. Action Feb. 15. add night service with 500 w; install DA -N, and make 720 ft. App. Feb. 28 WHMQ (100.5 mhz) Findlay, Ohio -Dismissed app. to changes in ant. sys. Action Feb. 21. KEFR (89.9 mhz) Le Grand. Calif. -Seeks CP to change change TL and change HAAT to 440 ft. Action Feb. 22. KGHO (1560 khz) Hoquiam, Wash.-Granted app. to add ERP to .236 kw and change HAAT to 1,967 ft. for aux. WYTK (95.3 mhz) Washington, Pa-Granted app. to night service with 250 w; change freq. to 1490 khz, and transmitter and ant. App. Feb. 28. change ERP to 2.15 kw. Action Feb. 21. make changes in ant. sys. Action Feb. 26. KCAL -FM (96.7 mhz) Redlands, Calif. -Seeks mod. of WFKX (95,9 mhz) Henderson, Tenn. -Granted app. to CP to change ERP to 1.77 kw and change HART to 376 ft. FM's change HAAT to 314 ft. and increase tower height to 300 ft. App. Feb. 28. Action Feb. 15. WBIL -FM (95.9 mhz) 7bskegee, Ala.-Granted app. to W WKA (92.3 mhz) Orlando, Fla. -Seeks mod. of CP to KDNT-FM (94.5 mhz) Gainesville, Tex.- Granted app. to change TL; change ERP to 3 kw, and change HART to 317.8 change SL !. mile outside community of lic. App. Feb. 28. change TL and change HAAT to 1,111 ft. Action Feb. 20. ft. Action Feb. 15. KIPO-FM (93.5 mhz) Lihue, Hawaii-Seeks CP to KSRR (96.5 mhz) Houston-Granted app. to relicense change TL and change ERP to 3 kw. App. Feb. 28. former main as aux. with reduced power. Action Feb. 15. New (101.5 mhz) Lewiston, Idaho-Seeks mod. of CP to Summary of broadcasting KWTX -FM (97.5 mhz) Waco, Tex.-Granted app. to change TL and change HAAT to 848 ft. App. Feb. 28. change ERP to 100 kw. Action Feb. 15. as of January 31, 1985 WJMK (104.3 mhz) Chicago-Seeks CP to change TL; WJKC (95.1 mhz) Christiansted, V.I. -Granted app. to change ERP to 4.1 kw, and change HAAT to 1574.4 ft. App. change TL; change HAAT to 816.7 ft., and make changes in Feb. 28. Service On Air CP's Total ant. sys. Action Feb. 19. New (96.7 mhz) Rushville, Ill. -Seeks mod. of CP to KLYK (105.5 mhz) Longview, Wash.-Granted app. to Commercial AM 4,772 170 4,942 change HAAT to 328 ft. App. Feb. 28. install aux. ant. sys. Action Feb. 15. Commercial FM 3,743 418 4,181 WLKI (100.1 mhz) Angola, Ind.-Seeks CP to change WRLO -FM (105.3 mhz) Antigo, Wis.- Granted app. to Educational FM 1,178 173 1,351 HAAT to 325 ft. App. Feb. 28. make changes in ant. sys. Action Feb. 19. Total Radio 9,693 761 10,454 WBWB (96.7 mhz) Bloomington, Ind. -Seeks CP to KOTB (106.3 mhz) Evanston, Wyo.- Granted app. to FM translators 789 444 1,233 change ERP to 1.66 kw and change HAAT to 439.5 ft. App. change TL and change HAAT to 1,523 ft. Action Feb. 14. Feb. 28. Commercial VHF TV 539 26 565 WXKS -FM (107.9 mhz) Medford, Mass.-Seeks CP to TV's change ERP to 23.5 kw. App. Feb. 28. Commercial UHF IV 364 252 616 KUEC 24) Ogden, app. to change Educational VHF TV 115 2 117 (ch. Utah-Granted KJAQ (99.3 mhz) Gordonville, Mo. -Seeks mod. of CP ERP to vis. 4,900 kw, aur. 490 kw; change HAAT to 780 ft., Educational UHF TV 180 31 211 to change SL to 1301 Woodland Drive, Jackson, Mo. App. and change TL. Action Feb. 21. Feb. 28. Total TV 1,198 311 1,509 WMSN -TV (ch. 47) Madison, Wis.-Granted app. to KZMT (101.1 mhz) Helena, Mont.-Seeks mod. of CP to change ERP to vis. 1,007 kw, aur. 100 kw; change HAAT to change ERP to 95 kw. App. Feb. 28. VHF LPTV 204 74 278 1,167 ft., and change M. Action Feb. 21. WCSM -FM (96.7 mhz) Celina, Ohio-Seeks CP to UHF LPN 112 132 244 change TL and change HAAT to 328 ft. App. Feb. 28. Total LPTV 316 206 522 WLLT (94.9 mhz) Fairfield, Ohio-Seeks mod. of CP to change ERP to 31 kw. App. Feb. 28. VHF translators 2,869 186 3,065 In Contest WMVO -FM (93.7 mhz) Mount Vernon, Ohio-Seeks UHF translators 1,921 295 2,216 mod. of lic. to install new transmission sys. App. Feb. 28. WXKW (104.1 mhz) Allentown, Pa. -Seeks CP to install ITFS 250 114 364 Review Board made following decisions: aux. sys. at main ant. with, ERP 50 kw and HAAT 485 ft. Low -power auxiliary 824 0 824 Las Vegas and Winchester Township, Nev. (Voce Intersectrio App. Feb. 28. TV auxiliaries 7,430 205 7,635 Verdad America Inc., et al) FM Proceeding. Scheduled oral to decision of WYZZ (92.9 mhz) Wilkes -Barre, Pa. -Seeks mod. of CP UHF translator/boosters 6 0 6 argument for March 15 on exceptions initial Luton granting app. William H. Hemstadt to change SL to Avoca, Pa. App. Feb. 28 Experimental TV 3 5 8 ALI Edward of for new FM station at Winchester Township and denying Remote pickup 12,338 53 12,391 WDSC -FM (92.9 mhz) Dillon, S.C. -Seeks mod. of CP apps. of Voce, JaDonn Communications Inc. and Lorraine to change TL and change HAAT to 1,800 ft. App. Feb. 28. Aural STL & intercity relay 2,836 166 3,002 Walker Arms for Las Vegas. Each party has 20 minutes for New (96.1 mhz) N. Charleston, S.C. -Seeks mod. of CP argument. Voce, JaDonn and Arms may reserve part of their to change HAAT to 537 ft. App. Feb. 27. Includes oll -air licenses. time for rebuttal. By letter, Feb. 12. KLSF (96.9 mhz) Amarillo, Tex. -Seeks mod. of CP to Ithaca, N.Y. (Ithaca TV Associates and L. Richard Stumbar)

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 83 er, W.F. Danenbatger (1% before; 99% after), for $60,000 and KEOR -AM -FM Atoka, Okla. Buyer is station's chief Quincy, Ill. -Linda Crook seeks 103.9 mhz; 3 kw; cash. Seller has no other broadcast interests. Buyer has no engineer. Action Feb. 12. HAAT: 289 ft. Address: 2215 Oak, 62301. Principal has no other broadcast interests. Action Feb. 11. other broadcast interests. Feb. WKGK(AM) Saltville, Va. (1600 khz; 5 kw-D)- -Grant- Filed 28. WXCM(AM)- WIBM -FM Jackson, Mich. (AM: 1450 ed assignment of license from Childress VA Inc. to Radio Madawaska, Me.- Madawaska Radio Partnership seeks khz; 1 kw -D; 250 w -N; FM: 94.1 mhz; 50 kw; HAAT: 500 Tech Co. for $79,500, comprising 526,500 cash and remain- 272A mhz; 2.05 kw; HAAT: 403.5 ft. Address: Route 2, Box ft.)- Granted assignment of license from Casciani Commu- der note. Seller is owned by James B. Childress' who also 93, Yazoo City, Miss. 39194. Principal is equally owned by nications Inc. to Van Wagner Broadcasting Inc. for $3.1 owns WBRM(AM) Marion, WRGC(AM) Sylva and Melissa Hunt and Mary Lou Maierhofer. They have no other million. Seller is owned by John B. Casciani, who has no WKRK(AM) Murphy, all North Carolina. Buyer is owned broadcast interests. Filed Feb. 28. other broadcast interests. Buyer is subsidiary of Van Wagner by Laurence R. Brown, who, with his son, Ronald, owns Saugatuck, Mich. -Dunes Broadcasting Inc. seeks 92.7 Advertising, New York -based display advertising firm prin- WGTH(FM) Richlands, Va. Action Feb. 12. mhz; 3 kw; HAAT. 328 ft. Address: P.O. Box 1146, 49453. cipally owned by Jason Perlin, president, and Richard M. WEEL(AM) Fairfax, Va. (1310 khz; 5 kw -D; 500 w- Principal is owned by Arlene Anderson (51 %), Thomas W. Schaps. It has no other broadcast interests. Action Feb. 8. N)-Granted assignment of license from Northern Virginia Schouten (24.5 %) and Charles E. Johnson (24.5 %). Ander- WHB(AM) Kansas City (710 khz; 10 kw -D; 5 kw -N)- Radio Corp. to Universal Broadcasting Inc. for $750,000, son is employed at WCSY-AM -FM South Haven, Mich. Granted assignment of license from Storz Broadcasting to comprising $250,000 cash, $200,000 note and $300,000 Filed Feb. 28. Shamrock Broadcasting Co. for $3.5 million. Seller is noncompete agreement. Seller is subsidiary of George Ma- Hertford, N.C.- Judith A. King seeks 104.9 mhz; 3 kw; owned by Robert H. Storz. It also owns KXOK(AM) St. son University, four-year educational institution with no oth- HAAT: 328 ft. Address: P.O. Box 28, Liberty Square, Louis and WQAM(AM) Miami. Buyer is Burbank, Calif. - er broadcast interests. Buyer is Mineola, N.Y. -based station Sparta, Tenn. 38583. Principal has no other broadcast inter- based station group of two AM's, six FM's and five TV's, group of eight AM's and four FM's owned by Marvin Ko- ests. Filed Feb. 28. principally owned by Roy Disney and family. Action Feb. shofsky, Howard Warshaw, and his wife, Marion. Action 22. Feb. 12. Jasper, Tex.-Jastex Broadcasting Co. seeks 100.9 mhz; KIAE(FM) Aurora, Neb. (103.1 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 280 1.05 kw; HAAT: 468 ft. Address: 633 N. Holly Ave., Sher- ft.)- Granted assignment of license from Steven G. Kafka man, Tex. 75090. Principal is equally owned by Thomas E. to Mile Hi Broadcasting for $55,000, comprising $25,000 New Stations Spellman; his wife, Jean, and his sister, Helen S. Wherry. cash and remainder note. Seller is also app. for new FM in Spellman owns KDEP(FM) Durant, Okla. Filed Feb. 27. Kearney, Neb. Buyer is equally owned by Tony A. Cranford Jasper, Tex. -Sidney Eugene T rney seeks 100.9 mhz; 3 and his father -in -law, Bernard W. Land. Cranford, with his kw; HAAT: 328 ft. Address: 701 N. Silver, Burnet, Tex. wife, Karen, owns KRCT-AM -FM Trinidad, Colo. Action New AM's 78611. Principal has no other broadcast interests. Filed Feb. Feb. 22. Destin, Fla.- Louise M. Harding and Harold R. Har- 28. WRRQ(AM) Statesville, N.C. (550 khz; 500 w -D)- ding seeks 1120 khz; I kw -D. Address: 2909 Weymouth Pittsburg, Tex. -BC Communications seeks 103.1 mhz; Dismissed assignment of license from Capitol Broadcasting Ave., Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120. Principals are also app. 3 kw; HAAT: 328 ft. Address: P.O. Box 17421, Austin, Tex. Corp. to Statesville Family Radio Corp. for $210,000. Ac- for new TV in Petal, Miss. (see below). Filed Feb. 28. 78760. Principal is owned by Carolyn B. Conner (25 %) and tion Feb. 14. Metairie, La.- Louisiana Broadcasters seeks 1120 khz; James S. Bumpous (25 %). Conner is business manager with KDEP(FM) Durant, Okla. (97.7 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 300 I kw -D. Address: 4610 Briarwood Dr., Sacramento, Calif. KPEZ(FM) Austin. Bumpous is owner of KVOQ(FM) Lor- ft.)- Granted assignment of license from Robert McViegh 95821. Principal is equally owned by Carl J. Auel, Marvin enzo, Tex. His mother, Shirley Bumpous, is app. for new to Thomas E. Spellman for 516,000 cash. Seller has no other B. Clapp and Robert A. Jones. They own KKMC(AM) AM in Wasilla, Ark. Filed Feb. 28. broadcast interests. Buyer has no other broadcast interests. Gonzales, KPRZ(AM) San Marcos, both California, and Pittsburg, Tex. -Cherokee Broadcasting Inc. seeks His brother, Mick C. Spellman, has interest in app. for new WGNZ(AM) Titusville, Fla. Auel has interest in KEWQ- 103.1 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 328 ft. Address: 110 South Riddle, AM in Plano, Tex. Action Feb. 14. (AM) Paradise and KGBA(FM) Holtville, both California, Mt. Pleasant, Tex. 75455. Principal is equally owned by and with Jones owns KKCW(FM) Beaverton, Ore. (103.3 mhz; 85 kw; WCHP(AM) Champlain, Fla. Jones John T. Leftich, and his wife, Donna. They have no other also owns WRPQ(AM) Additionally, Auel HAAT: 1,654 ft.)- Granted assignment of license from Baraboo, Wis. broadcast interests. Filed Feb. 28. and Clapp are app.'s for six LPTV's and two AM's. Jones is Columbia -Willamette Broadcasting Co. to Heritage Staunton, Va. -John D. VerStandig seeks also app. for seven new AM's, two new FM's and nine 94.3 mhz; 2 Broadcasting Co. for $5,060,000 cash. Seller is owned by kw; HAAT: 413 ft. Address: 4850 LPTV's. They are also applying concurrently for new AM's Connecticut Ave., Wash- John Q. Tilson, who formerly owned KKNU -FM Fresno, ington 78760. Principal is owner WCEM in Coppell and Manor, both Texas (see below). Filed Mar. I. of -AM -FM Cam- Calif. ( "For the Record," June 18), and now has no other bridge, Md., and WAYZ -AM -FM Waynesboro, Pa. Filed broadcast interests. Station was formerly KTJA(FM). Buyer Mackinaw City, Mich. -Sonora S. Wray seeks ch. 94.3 Feb. 26. is principally owned by William Yde, George A. Johns, his mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 300 ft. Address: P.O. Box 422, Ashley, Staunton, Va. -The Staunton Group seeks mhz; brother, Reginald, and Jim West. It is subsidiary of Fairwest Ind. 46705. Principal is employe at WKBZ(TV) Angola, 94.3 3 kw; HAAT: 328 ft. Address: P.O. Box 17421, Enterprises, Dallas -based program syndication firm. Action Ind. Filed Feb. 25. Austin, Tex. 78760. Principal is equally owned Feb. 21. by Gail Goodrow Brown; Petal, Miss. -Louise M. Harding and Harold R. Har- Susanna Violand De Bickford; her sister, Maria Julia Vio- WYZZ(FM) Wilkes- Barre, Pa. (92.9 mhz; 9 kw; HAAT: ding seek 1120 khz; I kw -D. Address: 2909 Weymouth land McKay; Janice Colangelo-McNeil, and Ana Patricia 1,060 ft.)-- Granted assignment of license from Scranton/- Ave., Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120. Principals are husband Goldman. McNeil's husband, Robert, is operations manager Wilkes-Barre Fine Music Broadcasting Co. to WARM and wife with no other broadcast interests. Filed Feb. 28. of WRVQ(AM) Richmond, Va., where Goldman's father, J. Broadcasting Co. for $2 million cash. Seller is principally Bridge City, Tex. -Jane A. Filler seeks 1120 khz; 5 kw- Phillip Goldman, is general manager and vice president of owned by Richard G. Evans, who has no other broadcast D. Address: P.O. Box 61002, Sacramento, Calif. 95860. licensee, Edens Communications. Filed Feb. 28. interests. Buyer is subsidiary of Susquehanna Broadcasting Principal has no other broadcast interests. Filed Mar. I. Staunton, Va. -Jerry Lee Dowd seeks Co.. York, Pa. -based station group of six AM's and seven 94.3 mhz; 2.12 kw; HAAT: 235 ft. Address: 844 Woodward Ave., FM's, principally owned by Louis J. Appell Jr. and family. It Coppell, Tex. -North Texas Broadcasting seeks 700 Waynes- boro. Va. 22980. Principal is also owns six cable systems. Action Feb. 14. khz; 500 w -D. Address: 4610 Briarwood Dr., Sacramento, operations manager of WANV- Calif. 95821. Principal is equally owned by Carl J. Auel, AM-FM Waynesboro, Va. He has no other broadcast inter- KMIT(FM) Mitchell, S.D. (105.9 mhz; 75 kw; HAAT. Marvin B. Clapp and Robert A. Jones. They are also apply- ests. Filed Feb. 27. 290 ft.)-Granted transfer of control of Mitchell Broadcast- ing for new AM's in Manor, Tex., and Metairie, La. (see Pullman, Wash. Broadcasting ing from Tim J. Grivna (50% before; 24% after), Dwight -Gault seeks 99.5 mhz; 3 below and above). Filed Mar. I. kw; HAAT: 768 ft. Address: Pooley (12.5% before; none after) and Jon Airhart (12.5% 531 W. 5th St., Oswego, N.Y. 13126. Principal is owned by before; none after) to Gorden Thomsen (none before; 26% Lewisville, Tex. -Radio Lewisville seeks 700 khz; I William Gault (51 %) and Mary Shanley (49 %). They have no after) and Kevin Culhane (none before; 25% after) for kw-D. Address: 348 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, other broadcast interests. Filed Feb. 28. $17,850. Sellers have no other broadcast interests. David Calif. 91024. Principal is owned by Mary S. Volken (100% Buyer voting stock; 66.6% equity) and Lester W. Spillane (33.3% Horton and Burleigh B. Boldt own 12.5% each. New TV's Thomsen is trailer manufacturer who also owns advertising equity). Spillane, with his son, John, has interest in KEED- firm, both in Mitchell. Culhane is station's general manager. (AM) Eugene, Ore. Volken's husband, Fred, has interest in Tucson, Ariz.- Arizona Board of Regents for the benefit They have no other broadcast interests. Action Feb. 19. KMLO(AM) Vista, Calif. Filed Mar. I. of the University of Arizona seeks ch. 27; ERP vis. 152.9 kw; sus. 15.3 kw; HAAT: 573 ft.; ant. height above ground: WKDJ(AM) Memphis (680 khz 10 kw -D; 5 kw -N)- Manor, Tex. -Central Texas Broadcasting seeks 1200 44.5 ft. Address: Modern Languages Granted assignment of license from Adams Communica- khz; 2.5 kw -D. Address: 4610 Briarwood Dr., Sacramento, Building, 85721. Prin- cipal it public four-year tions Corp. to Viacom Broadcasting for $1,520,000 cash. Calif. 95821. Principal is equally owned by Carl J. Auel, public institution that also owns KUAT- AM -FM -TV Tucson; KAEF-TV Seller is Wyzata, Minn. -based station group of two AM's. Marvin B. Clapp and Robert A. Jones. They are also apply- Phoenix, and KNAU -FM Flagstaff. two FM's and five TV's owned by Stephen Adams. Buyer is ing for new AM's in Coppell, Tex., and Metairie, La. (see all Arizona. Filed Feb. 28. publicly traded New York -based station group. cable MSO above). Filed Mar. 1. Bakersfield, Calif.- Dorothy J. Owens seeks ch. 48; and program distributor. It owns two AM's, four FM's, four Staunton. Va.- Sterling Broadcasting Corp. seeks 94.3 ERP vis. 1,299 kw; aur. 500 kw; HAAT: 1,299 ft.; ant. TV's and operates 19 cable systems. Ralph M. Baruch is mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 328 ft. Address: 3273 D Tilton Valley height above ground: 121 ft. Address: Route I, Box 526, chairman and CEO. Action Feb. 11. Dr., Fairfax, Va. 22033. Principal is equally owned by Ster- 93308. Principal is sister of Alvis E. (Buck) Owens, who is owner of Buck Owens Production KROD(AM)- KLAQ(FM) El Paso (AM: 600 khz; 5 kw- ling C. Livingston, and his wife, Martha. They have no Co., Bakersfield, Calif. - based group owner of two AM's U; FM: 95.5 mhz; 88 kw; HAAT: 1,390 ft.)- Granted as- other broadcast interests. Filed Feb. 25. and two FM's. Dorothy Owens is also app. for LPTV in Bakersfield. Filed Mar. 4. signment of license from Rex Broadcasting Corp. to ABS Pullman, Wash. -Ellen Louise Gardner seeks 99.5 mhz; Communications Inc. for $2,250,000 cash. Seller is Tucson - 100 kw; HAAT: 985 ft. Address: Star Route B, Box 50 -A, Clermont, Fla. -Olympia Broadcasting Group Ltd. based station group of one AM and two FM's, principally Lawton. Okla. 73501. Principal has no other broadcast inter- seeks ch. 68; ERP vis. 2,960.7 kw; aur. 296.07 kw; HAAT. owned by Jim Slone. Buyer is owned by Kenneth A. Brown ests. Filed Feb. 27. 670.13; ant. height above ground: 677 ft. Address: I S.E. and Jon Stinton. They have no other broadcast interests. 1st Ave.. P.O. Drawer C, Gainesville, Fla. Principal is Action Feb. 22. New FM owned by Byron A. Dyce and his wife, Cathy, and Mary Ann (49%). KCYL(AM)-KLTD(FM) Lampasas, Tex. (AM: 1450 Palmer, Alaska- Valley Broadcasting Co. seeks 95.7 Hooper They have no other broadcast interests. Filed mhz; 100 Feb. 15. khz; 1 kw -D; 250 w -N; FM: 99.3 mhz; 2.8 kw; HAAT: 190 kw; HAAT: 172 ft. Address: Box 15000 -88, Wa- ft.)- Granted assignment of license from Ballard Broadcast- silla, Ark. 99687. Principal is owned by Wayne L. Connely Cookeville, Tenn. -Gerald R. Roberts seeks ch. 28; ing Co. to Ronald K. Witcher for $355.000 cash. Seller is (50 %), Cynthia D. Griffin (25 %) and her husband, Donald ERP vis. 900 kw; aur. 90 kw; HAAT: 721 ft.; ant. height owned by Drew Ballard, who also owns KCYS(AM) (25 %). Griffins are also app.'s for new FM in Palmer, Alas- above ground: 415 ft. Address: P.O. Box 28, Liberty Square, Boeme. KLFB(AM) Lubbock, KGRT-FM Taylor, all Texas, ka. Filed Feb. 28. Sparta. Tenn. 38583. Principal is also app. for new FM in

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 82 gressman from fourth congressional district of Mississippi. Buyer is owned by Robert H. Castellini (14.4 %), William O. WMDJ-AM -FM Martin, Ky. (AM: 1440 khz; 2.5 kw -D; Filed Mar. 5. DeWitt (10.4%), Mercer W. Reynolds (10.4%), J. David FM: 100.1 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 112 ft.)- Granted transfer of Martin (8 %), Robert L. Lawrence (16 %), Benjamin L. Ho- control of Floyd County Broadcasting Co. from Fate L. WKOL(AM) Amsterdam, N.Y. (1570 khz; 1 kw-D)- mel (aka Randy Michaels) (16 Frank E. Fowler (5 %) Seeks transfer of control of Metter Broadcasting Inc. from %), and McNalley (50% before; none after) to Dale McKinney (50% Joseph E. Beech (1 %). Beech, Reynolds and DeWitt also Michael Metter (100% before; 31.75% after) to Josephine before; 100% after) for $125,000, comprising $50,000 cash own 10.6% through separate corporation. Castellini, Arcano. et al for $500,000. Seller will retain 31.875 %. He is and remainder assumption of note. Seller also owns WEKC- DeWitt, Beech, Fowler and Reynolds have interest in also buying WSBM(AM) New Bedford, Mass. (see above). (AM) Williamsburg, Ky. Buyer is station's general manager WLW(AM) Cincinnati and WSKS(FM) Hamilton, Ohio. Buyer is owned by Mercer (31.875 %), Josephine Arcano and has no other broadcast interests. Action Feb. 8. Martin, Lawrence and Homel are employed by Republic, (10 %), Ronald I. Heller (6.2%), Rose Lee Blaufarb (5 %) WBCM(AM) Bay City, Mich. (1440 khz; kw -D; 2.5 and have options to purchase 2% of it's stock. Filed Feb. 28. 5 and others owning less than 5 %. Filed Feb. 27. kw- N)-- Granted assignment of license from Peoples Na- WMBG(AM)- WQKS(FM) Va. (AM: 740 KDAK -AM -FM Carrington, N.D. (AM: 1600 khz; 500 Williamsburg, tional Bank and Trust of Bay City to J &B Communications khz; 500 w -D; FM: 96.5 mhz; 50 kw; HAAT 440 w -D; FM: 92.7 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 150 ft.)- -Seeks assign- ft.)- Inc. for $175,000 cash. Seller is reciever for Mid- States Seeks assignment of license from NCM Life Communica- ment of license from Carrington Broadcasting Inc. to Ran- Broadcasting Corp. Buyer is owned by Arnold M. Jenkins, tions Inc. to Richmond Radio Ltd. Partnership $2 dall L. Christenson and his wife, Roxann, for assumption of for mil- president and 16 others. Action Feb. 20. lion, comprising $1.5 million note and 5500,000 noncom- liabilities. Seller is owned by Dennis .1. Stramer, who has WBNZ(FM) Frankfurt, Mich. (99.3 mhz; 1.65 kw; pete agreement in cash. Seller is headed by Cicero M. interest in KSTQ(FM) Alexandria. Minn., Perry Kugler, HAAT: 412 ft.)- Granted assignment of license from Benzie Green, president. It has no other broadcast interests. Buyer which owns KDJS(AM) Willmar and KNSP(AM) Staples, County Communications Inc. to Starr Communications Inc. is owned by Robert Understein, general partner, Jason L. both Minnesota. Buyers are husband and wife with no other for $200,000, comprising $15,000 cash and remainder note. Shrinsky, Bruce A. Eisen, James A. Weitzman and other broadcast interests. Filed Feb. 27. Seller is owned by Richard Clark, who has no other broad- limited partners. Shrinsky, Weitzman and Eisen are partners cast interests. Buyer is equally owned by Bruce D. Law and KAUT(TV) Oklahoma City (ch. 43; ERP vis. 1,950 kw; in Washington communications law firm of same name. Martin L. Ackley. Law is station's general manager and aur. 195 kw; HAAT: 1,560 ft.; ant. height above ground: Understein is general partner and others are limited partners Ackley is operations manager. Action Feb. 19. 1,596 ft.) -Seeks transfer of control of Golden West Broad- in licensee of KBOX(AM) North Little Rock, and casters of Oklahoma Inc. from estate of Ina S. Autry (100% KEZQ(FM) Jacksonville, both Arkansas. Shrinsky and Un- WCVK(FM) [formerly WAVY -FM] Vevay, Ind. (95.9 before; none after) to Rollins Telecasting Inc. for derstein have interest in WXKS -AM -FM Medford, Mass.; mhz; 2.8 kw; HAAT: 310 ft.)- Granted assignment of li- $5.550,000, plus additional amounts dependant on accounts WNYS -AM -FM Buffalo, WPXY-AM -FM Rochester, both cense from Wix Associates of Vevay Inc. to Alpine Broad- receivable. Late owner was wife of Gene Autry, owner of New York; WPGR -AM-FM Philadelphia, and WPIT-AM- casting Inc. for assumption of liabilities. Seller is principally Los Angeles -based station group of KPLZ(FM)-KVI(AM) FM Pittsburgh. With Eisen and Wietzman, they have interest owned by Fred M. Wix and John W. Smith. It also owns Los Ange- Seattle, WCXI -AM -FM Detroit and KMPC(AM) in KCEE(AM)-KWFM(FM) Tucson, Ariz. , and KKMI(FM) WLSO(FM) Spencer, Ind., and is app. for LPCV in Jeffer- les. Buyer is subsidiary of Rollins Communications Inc., Seattle. Filed Feb. 13. sonville, Ind. Buyer is owned by Albert Martin (50 %), Jef- publicly owned Atlanta -based station group and cable MSO Actions frey L. Wade (25 %) and Danny Darnall (25 %). Darnall and of five AM's, one FM, three TV's and 35 cable systems in Wade are attorneys in Brandenburg. Ky. Martin is video KAAY(AM)-KLPQ -FM Little Rock, Ark. (AM: 1090 Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. equipment supplier. It has no other broadcast interests. Ac- khz; 50 kw -U; FM: 94.1 mhz; 100 kw; HAAT: 770 ft.)- Largest stockholder is O. Wayne Rollins and family. Stock- tion Feb. 13. Granted assignment of license from Multimedia Radio Inc. holder, Henry B. Tippie also owns KIRO(AM) McAllen, to Sudbrink Broadcasting of Arkansas for $3.750,000 cash. KCCU(FM) Columbus, Kan. (98.3 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: KVLY(FM) Edinburg and KNCN(FM) Sinton, all Texas. Seller is Cincinnati -based station group of six AM's, six 300 Granted assignment of license from Columbus FM Filed Feb. 26. ft.)- FM's and five TV's. It is headed by Wilson C. Wearn, chair- 98 Inc. to Greater Radio Group Inc. for $120,000, WCHQ -FM Camuy, P.R. (102.9 mhz; 50 kw; HAAT: man and CEO Buyer is Fort Lauderdale -based station group comprising $95,000 cash and remainder note. Seller is 303 ft.)- -Seeks assignment of license from Camuy Broad- of four AM's and two FM's owned by Robert W. Sudbrink owned by Ben H. Woolery. who has no other broadcast casting Corp. to HQ 103 Inc. for $260,000, comprising and his wife, Marion. It is spinning off FM (see below). interests. Buyer is owned by William T. Mensendick (80%) $80,000 cash, $180,000 note at 10% over five years, plus Action Feb. 6. and Scott R. Adams (20%). Mensendick is salesman at assumption of liabilities of approximately $164,000. Seller KCMO(AM) Kansas City, Mo. Adams is employed at KLPQ -FM Little Rock, Ark. (94.1 mhz; 100 kw; HAAT. is owned by Dr. Jesus Rodriguez Garcia, who also owns co- KZZC(FM) Kansas City, Mo. Action Feb. 19. 770 ft.)- Granted assignment of license from Sudbrink located WCHQ(AM). Buyer is owned by North Coast Broadcasting Co. of Arkansas to Signal Media Corp. for KNCK(AM)- KCKS(FM) Concordia, Kan. (AM: 1390 Broadcasters Inc. (46.6 %), which is owned by Celia M. $2,750,000 cash. Seller has purchased KAAY(AM) -KPLQ- khz; 500 w -D; FM: 95.3 mhz; 2.5 kw; HAAT 329 Tryon, Thomas L. Bigby (37.5% each) and Bienvenido R. ft.)- FM and is spinning off KLPQ -FM (see above). Buyer is Granted transfer of control of General Broadcasting Co. Duran (25 %), who also owns 20% directly. Jose A. Cordero Dallas -based station group from Marion D. (100% before; 1% after) her broth- Martinez (18.18 %), Victor M. Figueroa Mojica (13.13 %) owning KELI -AM-FM ThIsa, Cook to Okla., and KLRA(AM) Little Rock. It is owned by Phillip and Ramon A. Bidot Diaz (2.03 %). Martinez, Mojica, Fi- R. Jonsson, who is also on board of nonprofit KERA -FM- gueroa and Diaz have interest in recent purchaser of TV Dallas. His brother, Kenneth A. Johnson, owns KEN - WCHQ(AM). Tryon is daughter of Glenn Tryon and Ana J. Z(AM)-KSAC-FM Sacramento, Calif.; KORY(AM)- Plaza, who own WJNX -TV Mayaguez, P.R., and have inter- KROY(FM) Sparks, Nev., and KSJQ -FM Manteca, Calif. est in new TV in Fajardo, P.R. Filed Feb. 28. DAY and NIGHT Action Feb. 12. WPRX(AM) Sabana Grande, P.R. (880 khz; I kw -U)- KWSR(AM) Rifle, Colo. (810 khz; 1 kw- D)-- Granted Seeks assignment of license from Gauthier and Rodriguez SERVICE FOR assignment of license from Oil Shale Broadcasting Co. to Radio Associates to Southwestern Broadcasting Corp. for Susan K. Hughes and her husband, Stephen, for $200,000. assignment of WBOZ(AM) and $137,825 (see below). Filed Continental Seller is owned by Charles W. Price, who has no Feb. 27. other broadcast interests. Buyer, Susan Hughes owns KDBL(AM) WBOZ(AM) San Germain. P.R. (1090 khz; 250 w -U)- Rifle, Colo., and Stephen Hughes owns KOLL(FM) Gil - AM & FM Seeks assignment of license from Southwestern Broadcast- lene, Wyo. Action Feb. 20. ing Corp. to Gauthier and Rodriguez Radio Associates for WNVR(AM) Naugatuck, Conn. (1380 khz; 5 kw -D; 500 $137.825. comprising $99,000 cash, and remainder note TRANSMITTERS w -N)- Dismissed assignment of license from Naugatuck and transfer of WPRX(AM) to Southwestern (see below). Valley Radio Inc. to Vechiarelli Broadcasting Inc. for Seller is owned by Pedro Roman Collazo, who also owns $150,000 cash. Action Feb. 14. WGIT(FM) Hormigueros, P.R., and WVOZ -FM Carolina, Continental Electronics offers 24- both Puerto Rico. and WVOZ(AM) San Juan. Buyer is WGUL -AM -FM New Port Richey, Fla. (AM: 1500 khz; owned by Frederick Gauthier de Castro (51 %) and Juan B. 250 w -D; FM: 105.5 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 300 ft.)- Granted hour professional engineering Rodriguez Aguayo (49%). It owns WPRX(AM) Sabana assignment of license from Richey Airwaves to Carl Mar- service and parts for Continental Grande, P.R. Rodriguez's wife, Carmen is app. for new cocci. and his wife, Betty Lou. for $1,750,000. Seller is Lajas, P.R. Filed Feb. 27. owned by Ralph B. Johnson and William Sanders, who have and Collins AM & FM transmitters . no other broadcast interests. Buyers recently sold WKTM- WPRQ(AM) Colonial Heights, Tenn. (870 khz; 5 kw- FM Charleston, S.C. Action Feb. 11. Whenever you need service or D) -Seeks of license T. Murray to assignment from David Continental Covenant Broadcasting Corp. for $425 ,000, comprising WIPC(AM) Lake Wales, Fla. (1280 khz; 1 kw -D; 500 w- parts for your or $100,000 cash, and remainder note at 10% for first five N)--Granted transfer of control of Ayers Broadcasting from Collins equipment, phone our years, 12% for next five years and 14% for final five years. Frank L. Ayers (51% before; none after) to James M. Wig- Seller has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is owned by gins (none before; 51% after) for $40,000, comprising service numbers day or night. Martin D. Tingelhoff (26 %), James Lane and his wife, Jean $12,500 cash and remainder note. Seller is also app. for new (26 %), and 19 others owning less than 10%. Tinglehoff is AM in Belleview, Fla. Buyer is station's general manager (214) 327.4533 pastor of Abundant Living Christian Fellowship. church in and is app. for new FM in Homestead, Fla. Action Feb. 6. Kingsport, Tenn. Lane is retired businessman. It has no other (214) 327-4532 parts WPAF(AM) Defuniak Springs, Fla. (1460 khz; I kw- broadcast interests. Filed Feb. 28. DI- Granted transfer of control of Holmes Valley Broad- Continental Electronics Mfg. Co. WYHY-FM Lebanon, Tenn., and WSEV(AM)- casting system from Larry H. Land; his wife, Myra, and Box 270879 Dallas, Texas 75227 WMYU(FM) Sevierville, Tenn. (WYHY: 107.3 mhz; 100 their daughter, Melissa, to M. Scott McAda for $115,000, kw; HAAT: 730 ft.; WSEV: 930 khz; 5 kw -D; WMYU: comprising $17,500 cash, assumption of $75,000 note and Phone (2141 381-7161 102.1 mhz; 100 kw; HAAT: 1,000 ft.) --Seeks assignment of remainder note. Seller has no other broadcast interests. Buy- license from Sungroup Broadcasting of Nashville Inc. to er has interest in WMGO(AM) Canton, Miss., and Republic Broadcasting Corp. for $7.5 million cash. Seller is WKXK(FM) Pana, Ill. Action Feb. 6. subsidiary of Sungroup Inc., publicly owned Nashville - KXUU(FM) Emmett, Idaho (101.7 mhz; 790 w; HAAT. based station group of two AM's and three FM's. It is headed 500 ft.)- Granted assignment of license from Radio Broad- by Frank Woods, president. Stations, along with Sungroup's casting Inc. to Broadcasting Inc. for $450,000, comprising other radio properties: WERC(AM) -WKXX -FM Birming- $60,000 cash and remainder note. Seller is owned by Floyd I kW uhm 50 kW AM & FM transmitters and related equipment ham, Ala., were originally sold to Sillerman- Morrow for D. Brown, who has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is 01983 Continental Electronics Mfg. Coi5332 512 million ( "Changing Hands,' Sept. 17. 1984), but stock- owned by Bert S. Mitchell, who is also purchasing KKIC- holders of Sungroup rejected sale. and app. was withdrawn. (AM) Boise -Meridian, Idaho (see above). Action Feb. 19.

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 81 suit, Kowet said he thought the general Kowet said head CBS attorney Dan Boies action to the pull -out, Kowet said: "Initially, "really believed he was in danger of losing and Westmoreland's lead attorney, Dan Burt, I felt defrauded. It disturbed me ....I think it on truth.... But that's just a wild assump- are the only people who know the true rea- disturbed everybody. I was shocked. I was tion. I'm not going to second guess him." sons behind the concession. Of his own re- stunned."

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As compiled by BROADCASTING, Feb 27, (16 %) and Dewey M. Grimes (16%). They have no other payable in 20 equal payments of $5,000. assumption of broadcast interests. Filed Mar. 4. debts of $82,000, and remainder note at 10% over 10 years. through March 6, and based on filings, au- Seller is owned by Petrina Aubol and her husband. Dean. WMJB(FM) Wrens, Ga. (96.7 mhz; 1.06 kw; HAAT: thorizations and other FCC actions. They recently purchased WATN(AM) Watertown and 500 ft.) -Seeks assignment of license from ComCast Inc. to W rDG(FM) Carthage. both New York ("For the Record,' Abbreviations: AFC-Antenna For Communications. Val -Tel Inc. for $400,000 cash. minus assumption of liabili- June 18, 1984). Buyer is owned by James Swartz, who owns AU- Administrative Law Judge. alt. -alternate. ann.- ties. Seller is owned by Richard A. Armfield, his brother, WHRF(AM) Bel Air and WJOK(AM) (now WMTGIAM] announced. ant.- antenna. aur.- aural. aux.-auxiliary. John, George W. Clay, who has no other broadcast interests. Gaithersburg, both Maryland. Filed Feb. 23. CH -critical hours. CP -construction permit. D-day. Buyer is owned by Leon Booker (10.32 %), James M. Hin- DA -directional antenna. Doc- Docket. ERP -effective ton (5.72 %), Harvey L. Johnson (7.69 %), John H. Ruffin WAMK(AM) Brockton, Mass. (1410 khz; I kw -D)- radiated power. HAAT -height above average terrain. (9.94 %), Henry Brigham (10.5 %), Dave Mack (10.41 %), Seeks assignment of license from MTS Broadcasting Limit- khz- kilohertz. kw-kilowatts. m- meters. MEOC- S.W. Walker (10.88 %), Floyd Green (9.76 %), Frank Delley ed Partnership to Metro-Net/WAMK Limited Partnership for maximum expected operation value. mhz- megahertz. (10.13%) and the estate of M.M. Scott (14.63%). They also $210,000 cash. Station reports that deal has fallen through, mod.- modification. N- night. PSA-presunrise service own WRDW(AM) Augusta, Ga. Filed Feb. 25. app. will be withdrawn and seller is searching for new pur- authority. RCL -remote control location. S- Scientific chaser. Seller is principally owned by Scott B. Davis. It has A- KIFH(FM) Honolulu (97.5 mhz; 83 kw; HAAT: 46 Atlanta. SH- specified hours. SL -studio location. TL- no other broadcast interests. Buyer is owned by Linda Fos - ft.) -Seeks assignment of license from Robert W. Sudbrink transmitter location. trans.- transmitter. TPO- transmitter berg and Lewis Lloyd. equal general partners owning 99% of to Calvary Chapel of Honolulu Inc. for $650,000, compris- power output. U- unlimited hours. vis.- visual. w -watts. station. Seller Davis will become 1% limited partner. He ing $500,000 cash remainder in charitable contribution. -noncommercial. purchased station last year for $210,000 ("Changing Seller is owner of Del Rey Beach, Fla., station group of five Hands," Oct. 24.) General partners have no other broadcast AM's and two FM's. Buyer is equally owned by William D. interests. Filed Feb. 28. Stonebraker, Kevin O'Neill and Chester Richardson. Stone - Ownership Changes braker is pastor of Calvary Chapel. O'Neill is president and WBSM(AM) New Bedford, Mass. (1420 khz; 5 kw-D; 1 general manager of construction firm in Honolulu. Richard- kw -N)--Seeks transfer of control of Southern Massachus- son is attorney with Amfac Corp., Honolulu -based diversi- setts Broadcasters Inc. from George Gray (100% before; Applications fied manufacturing and service firm. They have no other none after) to Metter Broadcasting Inc. for $2,075,000 for broadcast interests. Filed Feb. 26. stock, plus 90% of accounts receivable and minus liabilities. WSGN(AM) Birmingham, Ala. (610 khz; 5 kw -D; I Seller has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is principally kw -N) -Seeks assignment of license from Edens Broadcast- WLNR(FM) Lansing, 111. (106.3 mhz: 3 kw; HAAT: 240 owned by Michael L. Metter. It also owns WKOL(AM) ing Co. to Katz Broadcasting of Birmingham Inc. for 0.) -Seeks transfer of control of Illiana FM Broadcasters Amsterdam, N.Y., which is also being sold (see below). $750.000 cash. Seller is owned by Gary Edens, who pur- Inc. from stockholders to Johnson Publishing Co. for Filed Feb. 27. chased station from Harte -Hanks when it sold him seven of $1,665,000, comprising $665,000 cash, and remainder note it's nine radio stations (BROADCASTING. Sept. 24, 1984). at 12% over five years. Seller is equally owned by John M. WFYC -AM -FM Alma, Mich. (AM: 1280 khz; 1 kw-D; Buyer is subsidiary of Bridgeport, Conn. -based station Van Der Aa, Robert A. Cook and his wife, Coreen, and 250 w -N; FM: 104.9 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT. 300 ft.) -Seeks group of four AM's and seven FM's. It's parent. Katz Com- Wendell H. Borrink and his wife, Carolyn. They have no assignment of license from WFYC Inc. to Sommerville munications, is headed by Richard A. Ferguson. Filed Feb. other broadcast interests. Station was originally reponed Broadcasting Inc. for $277.550. comprising $50,000 cash 28. sold for $1,350,000 cash ( "For the Record," Oct. 8, 1984), and remainder note at I 1% over 12 years. Seller is owned by but deal fell through. Buyer is owned by John H. Johnson. It Wayne G. Harris, Gilbert Thomas and his wife, Betty, and KMLA(FM) Ashdown, Ark. (103.9 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: is Chicago -based publisher of Ebony and David Sommerville. It has no other broadcast interests. Buy- 210 ft.)-Seeks assignment of license from KMLA Radio Jet magazines. It owns WJPC(AM) Chicago and Ky. er is owned by David W. Sommerville, and his wife, Mary Inc. to KMLA Radio Co. for assumption of notes totaling WLOU(AM) Louisville, Johnson is also chairman 8% owner of newly Lou (75% jointly) and their son, James (25 %). David Som- $300,000. Seller is owned by Darrel W. Barnhill. It has no and awarded cable system in Chicago's district. Filed Feb. 28. merville is station's general manager and already owns other broadcast interests. Buyer is equally owned by James fifth 39.5% of seller. Filed Feb. 28. E. Nicholas and John D. Crow, who also have interest in WYNK -AM -FM Baton Rouge (AM: 1380 khz; 5 kw -D; KTFS(AM) Texarkana, Tex., and KBCL(AM) Bossier City, FM: 101.5 mhz; 100 kw; HAAT: 400 ft.)-Seeks assignment WBRB(AM) Mt. Clemens, Mich. (1430 khz; 500 w- La. Filed Mar. 5. of license from Hicks & Haas to Hicks Holding Co. for U))-Seeks assignment of license from Michael Radner, and $5,618,111.69 cash. Seller is parent of Hicks Communica- his sister, Gilda, to Harley J. Robinson for $280,000 cash. WDAX -AM-FM McRae, Ga. (AM: 1410 khz; I kw -D: tions, Dallas -based station group of four AM's and four Sellers have no other broadcast interests. They purchased FM: 95.3 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 300 ft.)-Seeks assignment of FM's, owned by Thomas (16.46 %), his brother, station from Malrite for $800,000 ( "Changing Hands." Feb. license from John Davidson to WDAX Inc. for $200.000. Hicks R. Steven Hicks (43.75 %) and Roben B. Haas (37.5 %). Buyer 19, 1979). Station has gone dark. Buyer has no other broad- comprising $10.000 cash and $190,000 note at 9% over 12 is owned by Thomas and R. Steven Hicks (50 %) and Hicks cast interests. Filed Feb. 28. years. Seller also owns WLOP(AM) -WIFO-FM Jesup, Haas (50%). Hicks and Haas is general partnership W M VG(AM) -W KZR -FM Milledgeville, both Georgia, and & of WGGR(AM)- WMFG(FM) Hibbing, Minn. (AM: 1240 Robert Haas and Thomas Hicks. Hicks will vote stock of WDKD(AM)- WWKT-FM Kingstree, N.C. Milledgeville khz; I kw -D; 250 w -N; FM: 106.3 mhz; 600 w; HAAT: 270 general partners. Filed Feb. 28. stations were recently transfered to his son, Gary ( "For the ft.) -Seeks transfer of control of Hibbing Broadcasting Co. Record," Feb. 4), pending FCC approval. Station was ori- WTHU(AM) Thurmont, Md. (1450 khz; 500 w -D; 100 from Frank C. Refera (95% before; none after) and his wife, ginally sold last year ( "For the Record," Aug. 13, 1984) for w -N)-Seeks assignment of license from Catoctin Broad- Claire (5% before; none after), to Regina R. Stockman for no E260,000, but deal fell through. Buyer is owned by Roy L. casting Corp. to Frederick Radio Inc. for $375,000, com- consideration. Sellers own WHLB -AM -FM Virginia, Minn. Woods (51%), James C. Grimes (17 %), James M. Grimes prising $50,000 cash, $100,000 noncompctc agreement. (see below). Buyer is sellers' daughter, who is station's gen- eral manager. Filed Feb. 28.

WHLB -AM -FM Virginia, Minn. (AM: 1400 khz; I kw- D; 250 w -N; FM: 107.1 mhz; 3 kw; HAAT: 105 ft.) -Seeks transfer of control of Virginia Broadcasting Co. from Frank C. Befera (95% before; none after) to Frank R. Befera for no EDWIN TORNBERG consideration. Sellers own WHLB -AM -FM Virginia, Minn. (see below). Buyer is sellers' son and has no other broadcast interests. Filed Feb. 28. & COMPANY, INC. WSUH(AM)- WOOR(FM) Oxford, Miss. (WSUH: 1420 khz; I kw-D. WOOR -FM: 97.5 mhz;27 kw; HAAT: 265 ft.) -Seeks assignment of license from WSUH(AM)- WOOR-FM Inc. to San -Dow Broadcasting Inc. for Negotiators $875,000, comprising $253,750 cash and $621,250 note at 10% over 12 years. Seller is owned by Mel Chrestman and For The Purchase And Sale Of June M. Kilpatrick. It has no other broadcast interests. Buy- TV CATV Appraisers er is equally owned by J. Morgan Dowdy; his brother, Wayne Radio And Stations Dowdy, and Henry J. Sanders. Dowdy's also own WKKY(FM) Moss Point, Miss.; KCWD(FM) Harrison, Ark., and KPFM(FM) Mountain Home, Ark. J. Morgan P.O.Box 8698 Washington, D.C. 20011 Dowdy owns WMCG(FM) Milan, Ga., and with his father, Charles, owns WROA(AM) -WZKX(FM) Gulfport, Miss. (202)291-8700 Wayne Dowdy owns WAKK(AM)- WAKH(FM) McComb. Miss., and with his father, Charles, owns WMLT(AM)- WQZY(FM) Dublin. Ga. Wayne Dowdy is Democratic con-

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FCC's MMB denies Coming to trial. The dispute is seven years old, but Peter Peckarsky, a Washington freelance journalist, is scheduled to have his day in court in the suit he has brought against ABC. The complaint on jury trial in federal court in Washington before Judge Harold Greene is scheduled to begin on April 17. At issue is Peckarsky's claim that ABC News reneged on its promise to give him air CBS documentary credit on, and to pay him for, 1978 news reports based on his copyrighted article on alleged irregularities in then -President Carter's personal finances. Peckarsky, whose piece was enti- Mass Media Bureau says American tled "The Selling of the President," had originally included seven counts in his suit -copyright Legal Foundation did not present violation, trade secret theft and mail and wire fraud, among them. But Greene granted ABC enough evidence that network had summary judgment dismissing all charges except those relating to alleged failure to provide deliberately distorted facts in on -air credit and payment for all seven pieces related to Peckarsky's article. Peckarsky is 'Vietnam Deception' piece seeking "such damages" as he has sustained "as a result of ABC's conduct." As for on -air credit, Peckarsky, based on a formula he devised and involving advertising rates, estimates The FCC Mass Media Bureau last week de- damages he suffered as result of not receiving air credit were $220,000. On-air credit, he said nied a 1983 complaint by the American Le- in pleading, "was in the nature of a nationally televised advertisement, bearing the imprimatur gal Foundation alleging that CBS -TV's The of the news department of a major television network." Uncounted Enemy: A Vietnam Deception- the same program at issue in General West- sion to look over the shoulder of any broad- Kowet, co- author of "Anatomy of a Smear," moreland's $120-million libel suit that he cast journalist or scrutinize after -the -fact the 1982 article criticizing CBS -TV's docu- and the network settled out of court-was why information was reported in a particular mentary, "The Uncounted Enemy: A Viet- deliberately distorted and slanted. way. The commission has stated that such nam Deception." The bureau said the ALF had failed to scrutiny 'would involve the commission "I worry that journalists will accept the show the "extrinsic evidence of deliberate deeply and improperly in the journalistic dictum that the end justifies the means," said distortion" that would warrant commission functions of broadcasters.' Kowet. "In the court of journalism, the ends action. But, in its order, the bureau also ap- "The commission currently is obligated to do not justify the means." Kowet asserted peared to go out of its way to underscore take seriously allegations of deliberate news that "a reporter can be legally pure while violations of CBS standards as pointed out in distortion. The area is fraught, however, promulgating a lie about a public official," the so- called Benjamin Report on the net- with difficulty and with the potential of di- and that CBS aired and defended a broadcast work's internal investigation into the prep- rect intrusion upon First Amendment rights. that contained lopsided testimony and un- aration of the documentary. Consequently, we must continue to tread ex- proved assumptions. "My fear is that those "Much of what ALF claims is undisput- tremely carefully in this area; however, short who think abuses like these are misdemean- ' ed," the bureau said. "Indeed, CBS's own of clearly deliberate distortion, we should ors may still carry the day. Mimicking the investigation supports the factual statements not tread at all. Violations of standards for courts, they say, `Reporters have a right to be and allegations in ALF's complaint to the newsgathering should remain the province biased.' I say the reporter's responsibility is extent it acknowledges that interviewee of the news departments themselves. Other- to recognize his bias and compensate for it statements contradictory to CBS's central wise, the commission would assume a jour- by taking steps to be fair." 'conspiracy' premise were to a substantial nalistic role totally inappropriate under the Speaking of the effects of the trial on jour- degree either not included or were not First Amendment, for which it lacks any ex- nalism, Kowet said he thought the trial had sought; interviewees were prepared for in- pertise or authority. The commission is satis- done more to protect serious journalism than terviews in violation of CBS's newsgather- fied that any further action would serve no to harm it. CBS is showing "heartening ing standards; interviews with persons who useful purpose." signs of maturity," he said, referring to CBS refuted the 'conspiracy' premise were In addition, however, the bureau said it News President Ed Joyce's memo acknowl- 'harsher' in tone than supportive ones; the considered it "appropriate for CBS to follow edging the CBS documentary showed "em- audience was not informed that a principal its own voluntary guidelines by fully inform- barrassing transgressions of our own CBS interviewee had been paid a substantial con- ing its personnel of the proper network stan- News guidelines." In addition, Kowet said, sulting fee, and the mistaken juxtaposition dards and by implementing procedures to General William Westmoreland's failure of various interview segments may have cre- insure adherence to such standards on a con- would serve as a warning to litigants to stay ated false impressions," the bureau said. tinuing basis." out of the law courts. "No high -ranking pub- But while the bureau said the "breaches" Michael McDonald, ALF general coun- lic official is going to be able to succeed of standards acknowledged by CBS in the sel, said that group had not yet decided where Westmoreland failed," he said. Benjamin Report "obviously" should be whether it would seek review by the full And did General Westmoreland benefit avoided, the breaches, according to the bu- commission. D from the trial? Kowet said he thought "there reau, shouldn't be equated with intentional was an enormous .sympathy for Westmore- distortion of news programing. "There is a land across the country. I think his reputation controlling distinction between information Kowet summarizes is better off than when he came in." There which may show that mistakes were made may have been better methods of obtaining and an allegation that such mistakes or errors Westmoreland -CBS vindication, however, Kowet said. The ap- in were made deliberately," the bu- judgment 'TV Guide' reporter is concerned proximately $4 million Westmoreland spent reau said. "The First Amendment protects that journalists will not excercise for legal expenses during the trial could have the right of speakers and journalists to be enough care in wake of court case been used instead to mount a massive public wrong as well as right when commenting on relations campaign to improve his image, the official acts of government officials." Journalistic responsibility in the wake of the Kowet said. And in retrospect, Kowet said, The bureau added that it was "irrelevant" Westmoreland -CBS libel trial was the focus it seemed Westmoreland should have accept- whether it would have made editorial deci- of a business /media luncheon in Washington ed CBS's offer of 15 minutes of television sions different from those of CBS. "Absent last week. Titled "Westmoreland vs. CBS: reply time. He added, however, that he was extrinsic evidence of an intent to deliberately The Impact and the Aftermath," the lunch- not sure the time would have been offered if distort, we cannot -and will not- inter- eon was sponsored by a Washington -based a court case "had not first been dangled in fere," the bureau said. "Clearly, it would be research organization, The Media Institute, front of CBS's nose." an inappropriate intrusion for the commis- and featured former TV Guide reporter Don Asked why Westmoreland dropped his

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 79 background from which the medium can be South African 'Night line.' ABC News executives met with South Africa's ambassador to the attacked with what appears to be both pop- U.S. to discuss final arrangements for originating ABC -N's Nightline from that country the ular assent and scientific support-a very week of March 15 -22. According to ABC, the South African government has placed no potent combination." restrictions on travel or the subject matter for the broadcasts, which will include segments on This process "persists and, indeed, flour- apartheid, internal politics and natural resources. Nightline's Ted Koppel will anchor the ishes," he said, in large part because "it program from South Africa and contribute reports from the field. Correspondent Ken Walker serves the purposes of a number of impor- and commentator Jeff Greenfield will also make the trip, along with 20 to 25 other ABC tant constituencies to ascribe to television employes According to an ABC spokeswoman, the broadcasts for March 18 and March 22 both vices and virtues it does not have. will be expanded to a full hour and the other three telecasts may be lengthened as well. "It is unfortunately easier to blame crime Nightline will be tape -delayed via satellite from Johannesburg and possibly one or more on television than on poverty or ignorance or other cities. inadequate law enforcement. It is more ap- pealing to charge television with lowering reading scores than to blame disrupted fam- to carry Funtastic World -principally inde- quent aggressiveness." ily life or poor instruction in the classroom pendents -are scheduling the show on So why is there a relationship, if not a morning ..It is simpler to declare that it is televi- Sunday in the hope of carving out a causal one between viewing violence and sion, not real threats to personal safety, that kid's block in time periods usually filled with increased aggression? Dr. Freedman offers raises our anxieties, and it is surprisingly religious or public affairs programs. this explanation: "Those individuals who easy to convince many people that the gov- In addition, Ryan added, Worldvision has prefer violent programs also television tend ernment would be flawless if a lot of nosy 41 new cleared episodes of The Jetsons on 66 to be aggressive. More simply, something in reporters were not constantly poking around stations representing 65% coverage. The their personalities or behavior patterns, trying to find out what it is up to.: episodes will be added to the 24 already some that predisposition, trait, combination of " ro blame television serves a number of exist. Stations will have 65 episodes to strip environmental pressures, learning history, purposes. It suggests a ready cure between 3 and 6 p.m. Although -change currently or whatever, causes people to like aggres- the images and you will change the reality. being negotiated in New York, Jetsons sive the programing and also to be aggressive." Then too there are careers to be protected station list includes xcoP, WTAF -TV KBHK- and The notion that there is a causal relation- and careers to be made out of this. What is TV, and WPwR -TV Aurora, Ill., which covers ship between TV violence and subsequent overlooked is that these are cruel hoaxes the Chicago market. aggressiveness in the real world, Dr. Freed- because they simultaneously mask the real Worldvision is also trying - to launch first man concludes, "remains a plausible hy- problems and suggest illusory cures. Never- run episodes of Return to Eden. pothesis, but one for which there is, as yet, theless, the hunger for explanations is so little supporting evidence." Indeed, he says great that these specious indictments enter Little causal connection of the evidence available now: "Many read- the culture, and because they enter it ers might be inclined to interpret it as evi- through sources considered to be authorita- The notion that watching violence on televi- dence against a causal effect of television tive, they resist removal." violence sion causes an increase in real -life violence on aggression." Jankowski addressed the conference of is not supported by the evidence found in Broadcast Group executives, held Feb. 25 at studies that were conducted in natural, as Viewers decide Phoenix, on "standards, roles and responsi- opposed to laboratory, settings. Television is increasingly a victim of "insti- bilities," which "for us," he said, "come That's the conclusion reached by Dr. tutionalized criticism" by so -called experts down to the same thing in the end." The Jonathan L. Freedman of the University of using questionable methodology to con- recent "Westmoreland case ought to have Toronto in a report in the Psychological Bulle- clude that watching television is harmful set to rest once and for all any doubts about tin of the American Psychological Associ- and by professionals in unrelated fields who the magnitude" of CBS's commitment to ation. Dr. Freedman's article, "Effect of Tele- "endorse these findings and thus transfer those standards. He also disclosed -with- vision Violence on Aggressiveness," has their own credentials to them," Gene F. Jan- out elaboration in the speech -that CBS is been reprinted by the Television Informa- kowski, president of the CBS/Broadcast drafting standards that will apply to docu- tion Office. Group, told the group's management con- dramas. Dr. Freedman said he reviewed all rel- ference in a speech made public last week. Quarter cleanup evant publications dealing with long -term "A classic instance," Jankowski said, "is effects of violent programing in natural set- the sweeping indictments of r television re- Mr. Clean and his parents, Procter & Gam- tings. His bibliography contains 49 entries, cently issued by the American Academy of ble, celebrated his 25th anniversary as a including the National Institute of Mental Pediatrics, which appear to be based on un- performer in on Health's extensive 1982 findings. commercials daytime soap questioned acceptance of the work of a hard operas with a donation a the His review, Dr. Freedman said, led to and party at core of antitelevision academics. Private Eyes video club in these conclusions: "(a) Exposure to and entertainment "Educators, public officials, clergy and New York last Tuesday. The donation, preference for violent programing on televi- others do the same thing. The result is that called the "Preserve the Shine of '59," con- sion is correlated with aggressive behavior what appears to a highly be authoritative sisted of copies of Mr. Clean TV commer- and (b) there is little convincing evidence consensus begins to appear, and no one cials, footage from more than 50 episodes of that viewing violence on television in natu- troubles to its basis All this is examine ... past P &G soaps, 20 episodes of ral settings causes an increase in subse- heaven for Guiding -sent scapegoating. It creates a Light that were broadcast last month -the anniversary of Mr. Clean's national debut- and almost 2,000 scripts of P &G soaps dat- ing to 1952. The donation was presented by Procter & Gamble Productions to the UCLA Film and Television Archives. "These programs and commercials repre- sent a valuable addition to our collection," said Daniel Einstein, UCLA television archi- vist. "Because most of the early soap operas were live, it is very difficult to find tapes Grany&Berkson from that era." Soap operas represented in the P &G do- W John Grandy Media Brokers Jay Q Berkson nation included As the World Turns, Guiding 1029 Pacific Street 24 Blueberry Lane Light, Edge of Night, Search for Tomorrow, An- CA San Luis Obispo, 93401 Concord, MA 01742 other World, Boss Lady, Texas and Lovers & (805) 541 -1900 (617) 369 -1776 Friends. Said a P &G executive: "Soap operas have become an American art form -a re- flection of our times. When you view the old soap operas, you get a unique view of life in the 1950's and 1960's."

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 78 New Disney division City Music Hall that will preview Disney's this fall. The Taft Entertainment unit is new stage show there. And, according to a clearing between $35 million to $40 million Walt Disney Pictures is preparing to return spokesman, Disney is negotiating with the in new product, according to John D. Ryan, in a big way to supplying television pro- networks to bring back the Disney antholo- senior vice president, domestic sales, with graming. It announced last week it was gy series that ran for 29 years on network nearly $30 million earmarked for animation forming a program distribution arm to sup- television. "It will be revived," assured the programing. ply local stations with product from the Dis- spokesman, "but in a format suitable to to- Leading Worldvision's first -mn sales are ney library, and has recently concluded sev- day's audience, more sophisticated and 17 new 90- minute animated episodes titled eral network deals for series, pilots and front-loaded with stars." The Fantastic World of Hanna -Barbera (the specials. Until recently, the spokesman explained, H -B animation house is also a subsidiary of Disney last week appointed Robert Jac- Disney was concentrating on supplying its Taft). The 90- minute blocks are composed of quemin, executive vice president, sales and pay cable service, The Disney Channel, and three animated series: The Paw -Paws, The marketing, Paramount Television Domestic considered most other television program- Funtastic Treasure Hunt and Gaiter and the Distribution, to the newly created post of ing ventures in conflict with that objective. Golden Lance. senior vice president, domestic television But since Eisner and Katzenberg took over, Funtastic World has been cleared on 70 distribution, for Walt Disney Productions. the spokesman continued, the company has stations representing 70% coverage, Ryan Jacquemin will be in charge of all sales, mar- moved to re- establish its presence in all said, on an advertiser -supported basis with keting and production activities for Walt areas of television programing, including two minutes held back per half-hour for na- Disney Productions' expansion into syndi- the sale of Disney product to other cable tional sale. Stations get three runs per epi- cated programing. services. sode each year, Ryan explained, but are be- Jacquemin is the sixth Paramount execu- ing required to make a two -year tive to join Disney in the past six months. Worldvision report commitment to the series. Stations in the Michael Eisner, former president of Para- lineup include WNBC -TV New York, KcoP(TV) mount Pictures, is now chairman of Walt Dis- Worldvision Enterprises, which has made a Los Angeles, WFLD -TV Chicago, wrAF -Tv ney Productions, and Jeffrey Katzenberg, for- major push into first -run syndicated pro- Philadelphia, KBHK -TV San Francisco, WXNE- merly Paramount's top motion picture graming, is claiming a sales boom for sever- TV Boston and WDCA -TV Washington. executive, left to join Disney in a similar ca- al of its new series scheduled to premiere Ryan said nearly all the stations signed up pacity. Bill Mechanic, who headed Para - mount's theatrical sales to pay television and co- production deals with pay TV, is now do- ing the same for Disney. Helene Hahn and Ricardo Mestres, two other former Paramount SOUTH PLAINS BROADCASTING executives, have also joined WDP. Eisner described Jacquemin's appoint- CO., INC. ment as a "turning point for Disney, repre- senting the further expansion of the com- has acquired pany into all facets of television." Jacquemin will join Disney June 1, when his Paramount contract expires. In no un- certain terms Disney instantly wants to be- come a major distributor," he told BROAD- CASTING. They have 30 years of television KRUX -FM [programs] and four to five decades of thea- Lubbock, Texas tricals that have been held out of syndica- tion... Most of this product has never been released." from REX BROADCASTING Jacquemin said his first priority is to "staff up" and hire research, sales, advertising and promotion and business affairs people and CORPORATION open regional sales offices. Disney will then analyze its program library and determine The undersigned acted as broker in this transaction and the elements to be brought to market and assisted in the negotiations the timetable for releasing product. He also said Disney plans to become a distributor of first -run programing. Jacquemin's appointment followed sever- al other television programing develop- ments at Walt Disney Productions. After be- ing absent from network television for more than two years, the company has now plant- ed its flag at each network. It's producing a new series, Wildside, which premieres on ABC -TV March 21. Next fall it will have two animation series on Saturday morning: The Gummi Bears on NBC and The Wuzzles on Kalil & Co., Inc. CBS. ABC has also picked up an Easter holi- 3438 North Country Club Tucson, Arizona 85716 (602) 795 -1050 day special from Disney, and NBC is run- ning a Disney special produced at Radio

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 77 Borrink and his wife, Carolyn. They have no sold him seven of its nine radio stations of construction firm in Honolulu. Richard- other broadcast interests. Station last year (BROADCASTING, Sept. 24, 1984). Buyer is son is attorney with Amfac Corp., Honolu- was reported sold for $1,350,000 cash ( "For subsidiary of Bridgeport, Conn. -based sta- lu -based diversified manufacturing and ser- the Record," Oct. 8, 1984), but deal fell tion group of four AMs and seven FM's. Its vice firm. They have no other broadcast through. Buyer is owned by.John H. John- parent, Katz Communications, is New York - interests. KIFH is on 97.5 mhz with 83 kw son. It is Chicago -based publisher of Ebony based owner of station representative firms and antenna 46 feet above average terrain. and Jet magazines. It owns WJPC(AM) Chica- headed by Richard A. Ferguson. WSGN is on WKOL(AM) Amsterdam, N.Y. Controlling go and WLGU(AM) Louisville, Ky. Johnson is 610 khz with 5 kw day and 1 kw night. interest sold by Metter Broadcasting Inc. to also chairman and 8% owner of newly fran- KIFH(FM) Honolulu Sold by Robert W. Sud- chised cable system in Chicago's fifth dis- Josephine Arcano and others for $500,000. brink to Calvary Chapel of Honolulu Inc. for Seller is owned by Michael Metter, who will trict. WLNR is on 106.3 mhz with 3 kw and $650,000, comprising $500,000 cash and antenna 240 feet above average terrain. retain 31.875%. He is also buying remainder in charitable contribution. Seller WSBM(AM) New Bedford, Mass. (see WSGN(AM) Birmingham, Ala. Sold by is owner of Del Rey Beach, Fla. -based sta- above). Buyers are Arcano (10 %) and 10 Edens Broadcasting Co. to Katz Broadcast- tion group of five AM's and two FM's. Buyer others owning less than 5% each. Arcano is ing of Birmingham Inc. for $750,000 cash. is equally owned by William D. Stone- chairman of D.H. Blaier Investors, New Seller is owned by Gary Edens, former presi- braker, Kevin O'Neill and Chester Richard- York -based stock brokerage firm. WKOL is dent of Harte -Hanks radio division, who son. Stonebraker is pastor of Calvary Chap- daytimer on 1570 khz with 1 kw. purchased station from Harte -Hanks when it el. O'Neill is president and general manager WPRQ(AM) Colonial Heights, Tenn. Sold by David T. Murray to Covenant Broadcasting Corp. for $425,000, comprising $100,000 She Once Dug Up cash and remainder in note. Seller has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is owned by Martin D. Tingelhoff (26 %), James Lane Archaeological Treasures. and his wife, Jean (26 %), and 19 others with small interest. Tinglehoff is pastor of Abun- dant Living Christian Fellowship, church in Kingsport, Tenn. Lane is retired business- Now She Digs Up Valuable man. Buyer has no other broadcast interests. WPRQ is daytimer on 870 khz with 5 kw. Broadcast Properties. WMJB(FM) Wrens, Ga. Sold by ComCast Inc. to Val -Tel Inc. for $400,000 cash, minus assumption of liabilities. Seller is owned by While in college, Mary the title of Executive Vice Richard A. Armfield, his brother, John, and Bush worked with the President in the brokerage George W. Clay. It has no other broadcast National Trust for Historic industry-one reason why interests. Buyer is owned by Leon Booker I'reservation uncovering Rounsaville is the best (10.32%), James M. Hinton (5.72%), Har- valuable treasures of early broker for you. vey L. Johnson (7.69 %), John H. Ruffin Americana. It was the kind And when you call (9.94 %), Henry Brigham (10.5 %), Dave of job that required, above us, you also enjoy the extra Mack (10.41%), S.W. Walker (10.88 %), all, a deft understanding advantages of a totally- Floyd Green (9.76 %), Frank Delley of the terrain and a me- computerized broker- (10.13 %) and the estate of M.M. Scott t iculous eye for detail. age operation, (14.63 %). They also own WRDW(AM) Au- Today, with Robert toll -free telephone gusta, Ga. WMJB is on 96.7 mhz with 1.06 W. Rounsaville & service, two offices kw and antenna 500 feet above average ter- Associates, Mary to serve you and a rain. puts these talents - strictly confiden- KMLA(FM) Ashdown, Ark. Sold by KMLA plus a thorough tial, trustworthy knowledge of the manner of doing Radio Inc. to KMLA Radio Co. for assump- pro- tion of notes totaling $300,000. Seller is broadcast industry business that owned by Darrel W. Barnhill. It has no other t o work for you, dig- tects both buyer ging up valuable and seller. broadcast interests. Buyer is equally owned Bush by James E. Nicholas and John D. Crow, broadcast properties Visit Mary who also have interests in KTFS(AM) Texar- and matching them at the Rounsaville kana, Tex., and KBCL(AM) Bossier City, La. with select buyers Hospitality Suite KMLA is on 103.9 mhz with 3 kw and anten- coast -to- coast. in the NAB na 210 feet above average terrain. So successful has Television Hotel, she been, she not only the MGM Grand, WFYC -AM -FM Alma, Mich. Majority stock ran Rounsaville's radio April 13-17. You 'll dis- in WFYC Inc. sold to Sommerville Broad- division for a number cover that when casting Inc., holder of rest of stock, for of' years, but she is also she goes digging, she $277,550, comprising $50,000 cash and re- t he only female to hold strikes gold. mainder in note. Sellers are Wayne G. Har- ris, Gilbert Thomas and his wife, Betty. They have no other broadcast interests. Buy- er is owned by David W. Sommerville and his wife, Mary Lou (75% jointly), and their Associates son, James (25 %). David Sommerville is Robert W Rounsavillee station's general manager and 39.5% owner. WFYC(AM) is on 1280 khz with 1 kw day and MEDIA BROKERS CONSULTANTS 250 w night. WFYC -FM is on 104.9 mhz with Allp 3 kw and antenna 300 feet above average terrain. ATLANTA, GA 30355 P.O. Box 11898 (404) 261-3000/ 1- 800 -531-1500 ORLANDO, FL 32802 P.O. Box 2991 (305) 423 -9426 1- 800 -328 -3500 For other proposed and approved sales see `For the Record," page 89.

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 76 AWRT congressional parlay. Members of American Women in Radio and Television made the rounds in Washington as part of a two-day public affairs seminar. The broadcasters also met with the legislators to register their concern about proposals to ban beer and wine advertisements from radio and television. One seminar

panel featured (upper left, l -r) Representatives Mickey Leland (D- Tex.) and Patricia Schroeder (D- Colo.) and Anne Jones, former FCC commissioner, now partner, Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan. Leland charged that the mood of the country was fostering an environment that "pitted minorities and women against each other." And, he added, "while we've fought over crumbs in the past we are now fighting over the crumb." Schroeder noted how the member- ship of the Congressional Caucus for Women' Issues has grown over the years and is now one of the largest in Congress. Jones, who along with FCC Commissioner Mimi Dawson offered a propos- al several years ago to award preferences to women in FCC grants, suggested AWRT find out what happened to it. How to lobby Congress was the subject of another panel featur-

ing, (middle left, l -r) Laurel Kamen, director, government affairs, American Express; Sallie Forman, vice president, government rela- tions, NBC; Rae FOrker Evans, director, national affairs, Hallmark Cards, and Susan Alvarado, director, congressional liaison, Nation- al Association of Broadcasters. Lobbying for a network, Forman explained, is "very different" from lobbying for other organizations. "We are a very misunderstood and not a very trusted industry" she said. "We know we've got an image problem. We're perceived as big and dominant and arrogant." The seminar included a workshop on lobbying at the FCC with

panelists (lower left, l -r) Ann Hagemann, vice president, Associ- ation of Maximum Service Telecasters; Nancy Carey, attorney, MCI, and Belva Brissett, vice president, regulatory affairs, NAB. Con- gresswoman Nancy Johnson (R- Conn.) was the keynote speaker at the opening luncheon during the seminar. A congressional re- ception was hosted by the organization to welcome new members of the 99th Congress. sterdam, N.Y., but is selling majority control (see below). WBSM is on 1420 khz with 5 kw day and 1 kw night. Broker: Wil- liam Schutz Jr. WMBG(AM)-WQKS(FM) Williamsburg, Va. D MAJOR MIDWEST MARKET Sold by NCM Life Communications Inc. to Richmond Radio Ltd. Partnership for $2 mil- lion, comprising $1.5 million note and UHF Independent $500,000 noncompete agreement in cash. Seller is headed by Cicero M. Green, presi- Unique Market Position dent. It has no other broadcast interests. Buy- er is owned by Robert Understein, general partner, and Jason L. Shrinsky, Bruce A. Excellent film library Eisen, James A. Weitzman and other limited partners. Shrinsky, Weitzman and Eisen are Well- positioned for continued growth partners in Washington communications law firm of same name. Understein is general partner and others are limited partners in li- $13,000,000 censee of KBOX(AM) North Little Rock and KEZQ(FM) Jacksonville, both Arkansas. Shrinsky and Understein have interest in WXKS -AM -FM Medford, Mass.; WNYS -AM -FM Buffalo, N.Y.; WPXY-AM -FM Rochester, A Confidential Service to & Qualified Buyers N.Y.; WPGR -AM -FM Philadelphia, and WPIT- AM-FM Pittsburgh. With Eisen and Wietz- man, they have interest in KCEE(AM)- CECIL L. RICHARDS KWFM(FM) Tucson, Ariz., and KKMI(FM) INCORPORATED Seattle. WMBG is daytimer on 740 khz with 500 w. WQKS is on 96.5 mhz with 50 kw and MEDIA BROKERS antenna 440 feet above average terrain. NEGOTIATIONS FINANCING APPRAISALS Broker: The Holt Corp. TV CATV RADIO NEWSPAPERS WLNR(FM) Lansing, Ill. o Sold by Illiana FM Broadcasters Inc. to Johnson Publishing Co. 7700 LEESBURG PIKE, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22043 1703) 821 -2552 for $1,665,000, comprising $665,000 cash and remainder in note. Seller is equally MIDWEST OFFICE owned by John M. Van Der Aa, Robert A. 4320 DUNDEE ROAD, NORTHBROOK, IL 60062 13121 291 -0188 Cook and his wife, Coreen, and Wendell H.

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 75 Corp., and Carlos Nunez, vice president of ment in the proposed construction of a trans - nications for $6 million. Seller, Des Moines, Televisa, to follow. Kalmann Shaeffer, presi- Atlantic fiber optic cable, which could also Iowa -based newspaper publisher and station dent and chief executive officer of Tel -Optic pose competition to Intelsat within the next group headed by David Krudeiner, is in pro- Ltd., will discuss his company's involve- three or four years. O cess of divestiture. Last week it also sold its other remaining properties, WIBA -AM -FM Madison, Wis., to Price Communications (see below), and Des Moines Register to New York Times Co. Buyer is also purchas- ChCO Ighgem\v @ ing KVOS -TV Bellingham, Wash. (see above). KsGO (formerly KXYI) is on 1520 1 I I PROPOSED 1 along w'th Sungroup's other radio proper- khz with 50 kw day and 20 kw night. KGON- KVOS -TV Bellingham, Wash. o Sold by Wo- ties, WERC(AM) -WKXX -FM Birmingham, FM is on 92.3 mhz with 100 kw and antenna metco to Ackerly Communications for ap- Ala. , were originally sold to Sillerman-Mor- 920 feet above average terrain. proximately $25 million. Seller is Miami - row for $12 million ( "Changing Hands," WIBA-AM-FM Madison, Wis. Sold by Des based station group of one FM and six TV's, Sept. 17, 1984), but stockholders of Sun - Moines Register and Tribune Co. to Price and cable MSO, recently purchased by group refused to approve sale. Buyer is Communications for $5.6 million. Seller is Kohlberg, Kravis Roberts, New York -based owned by Robert H. Castellini (14.4%), also selling KSGO(AM) Oregon City and investment firm (BROADCASTING, Jan. 28). William O. DeWitt (10.4%), Mercer W. KGON -FM Portland, both Oregon (see Buyer, Ackerly Communications, is Seattle - Reynolds (10.4%), J. David Martin (8%), above). Buyer is publicly owned, New York - based station group of one AM and four Robert L. Lawrence (16%), Benjamin L. based station group of three AM's, four TV's, principally owned by Barry A. Acker - Homel (also known as Randy Michaels) FM's and two TV's, headed by Robert Price, ly, who also owns Seattle Supersonics, pro- (16 %), Frank E. Fowler (5%) and Joseph E. president and major stockholder. WIBA(AM) fessional basketball team, and outdoor ad- Beech (1%). Beech, Reynolds and DeWitt is on 1310 khz full time with 5 kw. WIBA -FM vertising companies in five states. It has also also own 10.6% through separate corpora- is on 101.5 mhz with 50 kw and antenna 450 purchased KsGO(AM) Oregon City and KGON- tion. Castellini, DeWitt, Beech, Fowler and feet above average terrain. FM Portland, both Oregon (see below). Reynolds have interest in WLW(AM) Cincin- KAUT(TV) Oklahoma City, Okla. Sold by KVOS -TV is CBS affiliate on channel 12 with nati and WSKS(FM) Hamilton, Ohio. Martin, Golden West Broadcasters of Oklahoma Inc. 229 kw visual, 45.7 kw aural and antenna Lawrence and Homel are employed by Re- Inc. for $5,550,000, 2,370 feet above average terrain. public, and have options to purchase 2% of to Rollins Telecasting its stock. WYHY is plus additional sums based on accounts receiv- WYHY-FM Lebanon, Tenn., and WSEV(AM)- on 107.3 mhz with 100 kw and antenna 730 feet above average ter- able. Seller is owned by estate of Ina S. Autry, WMYU(FM) Sevierville, Tenn. o Sold by Sun - rain. WSEV is late wife of Gene Autry, owner of Los Ange- group Broadcasting of Nashville Inc. to Re- daytimer on 930 khz with 5 kw. WMYU is on les -based station group of KPIZ(FM)_KVI(AM) public Broadcasting Corp. for $7.5 million 102.1 mhz with 100 kw and antenna 1,000 feet above average terrain. Seattle, wCXI -AM -FM Detroit and KMPC(AM) cash. Seller is subsidiary of Sungroup Inc., Los Angeles. Buyer is subsidiary of Rollins publicly owned, Nashville -based station KSGO(AM) Oregon City and KGON -FM Port- Communications Inc., publicly owned Atlan- group of two AM's and three FM's. It is land, both Oregon o Sold by Des Moines ta-based station group of five AM's, one FM headed by Frank Woods, president. Stations, Register & Tribune Co. to Ackerly Commu- and three TV's, and cable operator owning 35 cable systems in Delaware, Connecticut, Mas- sachusetts and Rhode Island. Largest stock- holder is O. Wayne Rollins and family. One stockholder, Henry B. Trppie, also owns KIR- O(AM) McAllen, KVLY(FM) Edinburg and Sconnix Group Broadcasting, Inc. KNCN(FM) Sinton, all Texas. KauT is indepen- has acquired dent on channel 43 with 1,950 kw visual, 195 kw aural and antenna 1,560 feet above aver- age terrain. WBOS (FM) KIKM(AM) -KZXL(FM) Sherman; KZEY(AM)- Boston -Brookline, Massachusetts KROZ(FM) Tyler and KNET(AM)- KYYK(FM) Palestine, all Texas o Sold by Gibson Invest- from ment & Management Corp. to Hawthorne Broadcasting Corp. for $4,750,000, corn - prising $3 million cash and remainder in Champion Broadcasting note. Seller is principally owned by R. System, Inc. Thomas Gibson and family. It has no other for broadcast interests. Buyer is owned by Fre- deric Gregg, who owns Quest Communica- tions, Lakeland, Fla., operator of cable sys- $6,830,000 tems in Arkansas and Missouri. KIKM is on 910 khz full time with 1 kw. KZXL is on 96.7 We are pleased to have served as mhz with 3 kw and antenna 300 feet above broker in this transaction. average terrain. KzEY is daytimer on 690 khz with 1 kw. KROZ is on 92.1 mhz with 3 kw and antenna 300 feet above average ter- rain. KNET is on 1450 khz with 1 kw full time. KYYK is on 98.3 mhz with 3 kw and

BLACKBURN. COMPANY, INC. antenna 300 feet above average terrain. Broker: Dan Hayslett & Associates. RADIO TV CAN NEWSPAPER BROKERS /NEGOTIATIONS FINANCING APPRAISALS WBSM(AM) New Bedford, Mass. o Sold by Southern Massachusetts Broadcasters Inc. to Mener Broadcasting Inc. for $2,075,000 WASHINGTON, O.C. CHICAGO, IL ATLANTA, GA BEVERLY HILLS, CA for stock, plus 90% of accounts receivable 20036 60601 30361 90212 1111 191h Street. N.W. 333 N. Michigan Ave. 400 Colony Square 9465 Wilshire Blvd. and minus liabilities. Seller is owned by (202) 331 -9270 (312) 346-6460 (404) 892 -4655 (213) 274 -8151 George Gray and has no other broadcast in- terests. Buyer is principally owned by Mi- 3/11/85 chael L. Metter, who owns WKOL(AM) Am-

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 74 This announcement is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of offers to buy any of these securities. The offering is made only by the Prospectus. NEW ISSUE February 28, 1985

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Rivera, Eger, Colino and Landman director of the UCLA Communications Law Leeson, director of policy and planning, of- among scheduled speakers Program and symposium coordinator. fice of the coordinator of international com- "Some very important international commu- munications and information policy, U.S. Critical issues in the future development of nications issues are at stake and international Department of State. worldwide television programing will be markets are proving to be a very large The potential impact of high -power direct discussed in detail this week (March 15 -16) growth area for American companies." broadcast satellites, highlighted at the 1983 as the fourth biennial International Satellite Speakers confirmed for the event include symposium, will be downplayed in favor of and Cable Television Symposium convenes FCC Commissioner Henry Rivera (replac- low -power DBS, which has emerged as an at the University of California -Los Angeles, ing Mimi Dawson); John Eger, senior vice important part of the satellite mix. "[Low - under joint sponsorship of the UCLA Com- president, CBS /Broadcast Group; Walter Jo- power DBS) has triggered new thinking munications Law Program and the Interna- siah, vice president and general counsel of about how to deliver a satellite channel," tional Bar Association. the Motion Picture Association of American Firestone told BROADCASTING. "We're see- "Since the last conference two years ago, and Motion Picture Exporters Association of ing that in development of a pan- European some really startling developments have tak- America; H.P. Goldfield, assistant secretary satellite market. Europe has a lot of unique en place in the development of international of commerce for international affairs, U.S. problems to overcome, particularly cultural satellite channels," said Charles Firestone, Department of Commerce, and Kenneth and regulatory differences, but there will be an audience equivalent to the U.S. or larger opening up, raising issues of marketing, copyright and licensing." Another issue to be debated is competition and direct access to Intelsat, which handles most international satellite traffic. "The FCC is considering the competition question right now," Firestone pointed out. "Virtually ev- ery other country in the world says it doesn't want this to happen. It's become a raging international controversy," he said, raising issues about rates and access similar to those raised during the breakup of AT &T. Richard Colino, director general of Intel- sat, will present the company's perspective on Friday afternoon, with responses from Fred Landman, president of PanAmSat

Commercial contract. The American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and the Screen Actors Guild have of General Alex- Gold Medalists. The Pennsylvania Association Broadcasters presented reached a tentative agreement with ad- in "recognition of his untiring devotion to his state ander Haig Jr. with its Gold Medal award vertisers and agencies on a new contract and statesman." and country and for his outstanding achievements as a solider, author covering television commercials. PAB President Robert Zimmer- Among those present at the annual PAB dinner Feb. 26 were: The pact must be submitted to the vice Mutual Broadcasting man, wRSC(AM) State College; Jack Clements, executive president, boards of both SAG and AFTRA for ap- President Fritts; Haig, and Richard System; National Association of Broadcasters Eddie proval and to the full membership of both Deals, president, Amway Corp. unions for a referendum vote. The unions said provisions covering extras in TV commercials and a separate contract covering performers in radio commer- cials are still to be negotiated. No final agreement will be reached until all nego- tiations have been concluded. No details of the television agreement A Constructive Service to Broadcasters will be released until the union boards have acted, but negotiators for SAG and and the Broadcasting Industry AFTRA said there are provisions for "moderate increases rather than for the rollbacks originally demanded by man- agement." The current three -year agree- ment expired on Feb. 6 but talks have continued on a day -to -day basis. Man- HOWARD E. STARK agement is represented by the Joint Poli- .Media Brokern -Consultants cy Committee of the Association of Na- tional Advertisers and the American 575 Madison Avenue New York, N.Y. 10022 (212) 355 -0405 Association of Advertising Agencies. e

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 72 M0©hn o e Market Market Closing Closing Capitali- Closing Closing Capitali- Wed Wed Net Percent PIE zation Wed Wed Net Percent PIE zation Mar 6 Feh 27 Change change Ratio (000,000) Mar 6 Feb 27 Change change Ratio (000,000) BROADCASTING PROGRAMING

ABC 67 1/2 65 3/8 2 1/8 825 10 1.952 O American Nat. Ent 1 3/8 1 3/8 7 3 Capital Cities 183 173 10 5.78 18 2,350 O Barris Indus 13 5/8 11 3/8 2 1/4 19.78 22 778 CBS 85 7/8 79 3/4 6 1/8 7.68 10 2.552 N Coca -Cola 65 3/4 63 1/4 2 1/2 3.95 14 8,707 Clear Channel 17 1/2 17 1/4 1/4 1.45 20 51 N Disney 76 3/4 77 5/8 - 7/8 - 1.13 126 2,589 4 Cox 59 1/8 54 1/4 7/8 199 20 1,669 N Dow Jones & Co. 43 1/8 44 1/4 - 1 1/8 - 2.54 21 2,772 Gross Telecast 29 5/8 29 3/4 - 1/8 - 142 7 24 O Four Star 4 1/2 4 1/4 1/4 5.88 5 4 Gulf Broadcasting 14 3/4 14 1/2 1/4 1.72 61 646 A Fries Entertain. 8 3/4 7 5/8 1 1/8 14.75 16 30 LIN 24 3/4 25 1/4 - 1/2 - 118 22 520 N Gulf + Western 33 58 33 5/8 1.89 10 2,352 Malrite Commun- 15 1/4 15 1/8 1/8 0.83 19 127 O King World 26 23 1/2 2 1/2 10.64 36 130 Orion Broadcast 1/32 1/32 2 O Robert Halmi 2 1/2 2 3/16 5/16 14.26 50 42

Price Commun. 12 1/2 11 3/8 1 1/8 9.89 63 A Lorimar 38 3/4 38 3/4 1.97 19 275

Scripps- Howard 33 1/2 32 1/2 1 3.08 20 346 N MCA 48 3/4 50 1/4 - 1 1/2- 2.99 21 2,363 Storer 60 58 58 3/4 1 7/8 319 36 994 N MGM UA 13 13 1/4 - 1/4 - 1.89 15 646 Sungroup Inc 7 3 4 7 1/2 1/4 333 5 N Mizlou 2 5/16 2 7/16 - 1/8 - 5.13 10 Taft 62 12 59 7/8 2 5/8 4.38 13 566 N Orion 11 5/8 11 5/8 26 109

United Television 19 1 2 18 3/8 1 1/8 6.12 32 214 O Reeves Commun .. 8 5/8 7 7/8 3/4 9.52 32 107 O Sat. Music Net. 7 7 1/2 - 1/2 - 6.67 48 O Telepictures 21 20 1/4 3/4 3.70 19 162 N Warner 24 7/8 24 3/8 1/2 2.05 1,508 A Wrather 20 1/4 20 3/4 - 1/2 - 2.41 138 BROADCASTING WITH OTHER MAJO.1 INTERESTS CABLE

A Adams Russell 27 7/8 27 112 3/8 1.36 22 170 A Acton Corp. 4 7/8 4 7/8 29 A Affiliated Pubs 36 7/8 35 1/4 1 5/8 4.61 11 300 O AM Cable TV 2 3/8 2 3/8 9 N American Family 28 1/8 29 3/8 1 1/4- 4.26 14 554 - N American Express 42 3/4 42 1/2 1/4 0.59 22 9,207 0 Assoc. Commun. 21 21 100 N Anixter Brothers 18 1/8 18 1/2 - 3/8 - 2.03 22 330 N A.H. Belo 46 3/8 48 5/8 - 2 1/4 - 4.63 17 536 O Burnup & Sims 8 5/8 9 3/4 - 1 1/8 - 11.54 12,377 N John Blair 22 5/8 22 5/8 2.84 13 181 O Cardiff Commun. 0 1/2 1/2 50 2 N Chris -Craft 42 3/4 40 2 3/4 6.88 274 O Comcast 24 5/8 24 3/4 - 1/8 - 0.51 28 303 N Gannett Co. 56 3/4 55 1/8 1 5/8 2.95 23 4,548 N Gen. Instrument 19 1/4 20 1/8 - 7/8 - 4.35 20 623 N GenCorp 39 7/8 37 1/2 2 3/8 6.33 11 856 N Heritage Commun. 23 5/8 19 7/8 3 3/4 18.87 45 179 0 General Commun 89 83 6 7.23 19 44 O Jones Intercable 6 1/8 5 3/8 3/4 13.95 19 55 N Jefferson -Pilot 40 1/2 41 1/4 - 3/4 - 1.82 12 1,296 T Maclean Hunter X 27 25 7/8 1 1/8 4.35 38 995 0 Josephson Intl. 9 3/8 9 5/8 1/4 - 2.60 72 46 - A Pico Products 4 1/2 4 1/2 20 16 N Knight -Ridder 34 32 3/8 1 5/8 5.02 17 2,201 O Rogers Cable 8 7 1/4 3/4 10.34 179 N Lee Enterprises 32 1/8 31 3/8 3/4 2.39 18 428 O TCA Cable TV 18 3/4 17 1/2 1 1/4 7.14 36 125 N Liberty 31 30 1/8 7/8 2.90 15 311 O Tele- Commun ... 24 3/8 24 1/4 1/8 0.52 79 1,019 N McGraw -Hill 44 1/4 44 1/4 17 2,221 N Time Inc 48 3/4 48 3/4 1.56 17 2,958 A Media General 74 3/4 75 1/4 - 0.33 14 521 - N United Cable TV 37 1/4 36 1/2 3/4 2.05 62 409 N Meredith 61 1/4 60 1/4 1 1.66 15 577 N Viacom 43 1/4 39 5/8 3 5/8 9.15 17 585 0 Multimedia 48 1/8 48 1/8 21 803 ELECTRONICS/MANUFACTURING A New York Times 42 3/8 39 3/8 3 7.62 19 1,674 0 Park Commun. 32 1/2 33 1/2 - 1 - 2.99 23 299 N Arvin Industries 22 3/4 22 3/4 3.41 7 171 N Rollins 21 20 7/8 1/8 0.60 31 307 O C -Cor Electronics 8 1/2 7 3/4 3/4 9.68 12,126 T Selkirk 23 1/4 20 1/2 2 3/4 13.41 51 189 O Cable TV Indus 4 4 1/4 - 1/4 - 5.88 24 12 0 Stauffer Commun 52 52 13 52 A Cetec 7 3/4 7 1/2 1/4 3.33 9 17 A Tech Operations 54 38 53 1 3/8 2.59 18 50 O Chyron 11 3 4 11 3/4 21 108 N Times Mirror 50 47 3/4 2 1/4 4.71 15 3,435 A Cohu 9 38 9 3/8 4.17 10 16 N Tribune 39 3 4 39 5/8 1/8 0.32 18 1,605 N Conrac 13 13 12 80 0 Turner Bcstg. 20 12 19 1/2 1 5.13 410 418 N Eastman Kodak 70 69 3/4 1/4 0.36 14 11,540 A Washington 100 4 Post 95 1/4 3/4 4.99 18 1,399 O Elec Mis & Comm 7 14 7 1/2 - 1/4 - 3.33 21 N General Electric 64 64 3/8 - 3/8 - 0.58 14 28,972 O Geotel -Telemet 2 1 5/8 3/8 23.08 22 6 N Harris Corp. 31 30 1/8 7/8 2.90 15 1,238 N M,A Com. Inc. 20 20 1/2 - 1/2 - 2.44 25 865 O Microdyne 5 3/4 5 5/8 1/8 2.22 16 26 SERVICE N 3M 84 3/8 83 7/8 1/2 0.60 14 9,877 N Motorola 33 5/8 34 - 3/8 - 1.10 12 3.980 0 BBDO Inc. 50 1/2 50 1/2 14 319 N N.A. Philips 42 7/8 43 1/2 - 5/8 - 1.44 11 1,231 0 Compact Video 4 3/8 4 3/8 19 N Oak Industries 2 2 1/4 - 1/4 - 11.11 33 N Comsat 31 1/4 31 5/8 3/8 1.19 12 565 - - A Orrox Corp. 2 3/4 2 3/4 6 0 Doyle Dane B 21 1/4 20 1/4 1 4.94 17 113 N RCA 40 3/8 39 3/8 1 2.54 13 3,308 N Foote Cone & B. 54 3/4 53 1 3/4 3.30 11 188 N Rockwell Intl. 37 3/4 36 3/4 1 2.72 12 5,614 0 Grey Advertising 148 145 3 2.07 10 88 N Sci- Atlanta 13 1/4 13 1/4 1.92 26 308 N Interpublic Group 37 1/4 35 2 1/4 6.43 13 403 N Signal Co.s 31 7/8 32 7/8 - 1 - 3.04 13 3,476 N JWT Group 30 27 3/8 2 5/8 9.59 9 179 N Sony Corp 18 1/4 17 5/8 5/8 3.55 18 4.214 A Movielab 6 1/2 7 - 1/2 - 7.14 11 N Tektronix 62 5/8 65 1/8 - 2 1/2 - 3.84 10 1.205 0 Ogilvy & Mather 41 1/4 42 3/4 1.79 18 378 - - A Texscan 5 3/4 5 5/8 1/8 2.22 8 38 0 Sat. Syn. Syst 8 1/4 8 5/8 - 3/8 - 4.35 12 47 N Varian Assoc. 35 3/8 39 1/8 - 3 3/4 - 9.58 14 763 0 Telemation 5 3/4 5 3/4 6 7 N Westinghouse 31 1/2 31 1/4 1/4 0.80 11 5,514 0 TPC Commun 3/16 1/8 1/16 50.40 N Zenith 22 3/4 22 7/8 - 1/8 - 0.55 9 503 A Unitel Video 6 5/8 6 1/2 1/8 1.92 12 14 N Western Union 9 1/8 9 1/8 1.39 220 Standard & Poor's 400 202.23 201.97 0.260 0.13

T- Toronto, A- American, N -N.Y, 0 -OTC. Bid prices and common A stock used unless for the previous 12 months as published by Standard & Poor's or as obtained by otherwise noted. "0" in P/E ratio is deficit. P/E ratios are based on earnings per share BROADCASTING'S own research

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 71 ated Press and United Press International. O The Concert Music Network, a subsidiary of Concert Music Broadcast Sales, New York, later this month will distribute, via Westar N, a two -hour radio special highlighting the winners of the classical music categories from last month's Grammy awards presen- tation. The broadcast, which will include interviews with the winners and excerpts of honored recordings, is being produced by D'Alessio Productions, New York. The As- sociation for Classical Music is executive producer. Co -hosts are Beverly Sills, general director of the New York City Opera, and Martin Bookspan, host of the New York Phil- harmonic radio broadcasts. The special will have dual sponsorship with Dean Witter, the first to sign. A second sponsor is expected Towering promotion. The Radio National to be named shortly. The show is to be deliv- Broadcasters Association's board of direc- ered to both commercial and noncommer- tors has chosen wFOx(FM) Gainesville, Ga., as cial classical outlets. the winner of NRBAS "Best of the Best" pro- motion contest. For its debut in the Atlanta Usage data radio market, the station fashioned its cam- key decision makers," NRBA said. paign around its new 1,764 -foot tower Pictured at left (I -r): WFox's general man- Radio stations will be able to get "detailed (which NRBA called the "tallest man -made ager, Martin Sherry, and its general sales product -use data at a fraction of the regular structure in the state), its new studios, staff manager, Eddie Esserman. Above: A con- cost" under a deal with Simmons Market and format. The campaign was targeted to struction manager christens the tower with Research Bureau that was announced last 1,000 media buyers, planners, account ex- champagne at wFOx's "topping out party" week by the Radio Advertising Bureau. ecutives, national sales representatives, lo- NRBA plans to publish a source book of RAB said SMRB had agreed to create a cal and national political leaders and "other promotional ideas later this spring. special RAB /Simmons report that will in- clude "product -use data drawn from a na- tional sample on more than 500 products the radio program supplier has tabulated the cerpts from and discussions of high -quality and services" and will cost subscribing sta- artist nominations from program directors audio tapes, records and compact disks, tions $500 or less -if 200 stations sign up by and on -air staff at more than 200 stations, plus interviews with audio, music and re- March 31. mostly album oriented rock (AOR) outlets. cording industry leaders. Special program "The RAB has selected the categories re- Final ballets were sent to those voting last themes have included binaural sound, dbx ported to insure maximum effectiveness in week, asking them to select their favorites technology and audio nostalgia. Author and using this data to sell your station's air- in the categories of: female singer, male broadcaster John Sunier continues as host. time," Bob Galen, RAB senior vice president singer, group, debut album, single, in -con- According to Sunier, the series will be mas- for research, told RAB members in a memo cert act, album and the "Hall of Fame" al- tered digitally for high -quality sound using a describing the plan. "Each group of product bum group, which is chosen from among Nakamichi PCM processor. users will be broken out by age, education, five of the top selling rock albums of the past O employment status, occupation, race, 20 years. household income, household size, the val- The Johnson Foundation, Racine, Wis., is A ninth honor, the Tom Donahue Memori- ue of an owned residence, daily newspaper again offering both commercial and non- al Award, named for the former KSAN(FM) San reading, Sunday newspaper reading, radio commercial stations, at no charge, a Francisco program director who is consid- series listening by daypart and radio listening by of 30- minute, ered to be the pioneer of the progressive Spanish -language programs format." that deal with domestic and international rock format, will be presented to the person Galen said this data can directly compare topics of concern to the Hispanic popula- "who is recognized as having contributed a station's audience distribution with prod- tion. There are 12 programs in the significantly to the medium of FM radio." A series, uct users for many products, assuming local which is entitled Conversaciones desdeWings- 17- member board of governors of the Rock patterns are similar to national data. "The pread. Different half-hour Radio Awards, which comprises executives segments of the RAB/SMRB report will compare 'all users' series were aired by stations in 1983 and from the broadcasting and music industries, with 'heavy users' of many goods and ser- 1984 ( "Riding Gain," Feb. 6, 1984). The selects the Donahue winner. vices to let you match your station's audi- Johnson Foundation was created in 1959 by The two -hour show is scheduled to be ence directly to the needs of your clients," the late Herbert Fisk Johnson, grandson of taped April 22 at Jerry's restaurant in New the memo said. Johnson Wax founder Samuel C. Johnson, York City. Host for the event has not yet Galen said the Simmons Annual Survey of and is devoted primarily to conferences at been named. The exclusive sponsor for the Media and Markets usually runs 43 volumes Wingspread, its educational conference disk -delivered program will be Toyota. and costs $7,000 for an independent radio center in Racine. Separatedly, DIR said it will air a live, 90- station, with extra copies going for $2,450 minute special, featuring Rolling Stones each. He said the RAB /SMRB report would lead singer Mick Jaggar on March 21 at 10 Washington Broadcast News has intro- cost stations according to market size: p.m., NYT. The broadcast is to be satellite - duced two new weekly programs to its those in the top 25 markets, $500; markets delivered via Satcom I -R to a network of schedule of satellite transmissions for radio 26 -50, $450; markets 51 -100, $400; markets about 200 rock stations nationwide. The stations. One is NASA Space Report, a four - 101 -200, $300, and markets 201 and up, host will be rock journalist Lisa Robinson. and -a -half- minute series produced by the $250. Extra copies will be $100 each, and Playback National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- groups will get a 10% discount. According tration. The other is Urban Viewpoint, a two- to Galen, each subscriber must sign a li- Telarc Records and Yamaha Electronics are minute program dealing with the plight of censing agreement and a promise not to underwriting national distribution of Audio- America's cities. The space report features share the data with other stations or with phile Audition, a weekly one -hour series actualities and interviews with NASA offi- newspapers. For that reason, groups may available free to public radio stations via the cials, astronauts and technicians regarding not buy extra copies unless all their stations Extended Program Service beginning Apr. 7 the U.S. space program. The urban program subscribe, he said. at 2 p.m. NYT. The program, which has is originated by the National League of Galen told members that RAB will contin- been aired over noncommercial KQED-FM Cities, with civic leaders and public officials ue to supply Simmons data on a limited San Francisco and KCSM -FM San Mateo, Ca- participating. Both are relayed to stations number of products in the monthly market- lif., for more than four years, features ex- via the satellite facilities of Mutual, Associ- ing kit or by special request.

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The week's worth of news and comment about radio The NFL on NBC that 83% of respondents believe a station Research Bureau. The results show that can successfully play both traditional as well country music stations reach the following NBC Radio signed a two -year agreement as contemporary music selections. Having listeners: with the National Football League last an extensive record library was said by 38% 12.6% of adults 18 -plus who live in a Wednesday (March 6) giving the NBC Radio to be the best way to achieve a successful metro city area. Network exclusive broadcast rights to a 37- mixture of new and old music. And while 14.0% of adults 18 -plus who live in a game package in each of the 1985 and 1986 56% of the respondents believe that tradi- metro suburban region. seasons. Sources say the deal will cost NBC tionally formatted country music stations Nearly 12% of all adults 18 -plus with an- about $11 million. are more likely to be located on the AM band nual household incomes greater than The NFL package for each year is corn - and contemporary on the FM side, 30% of $50,000 posed of 27 regular season games and 10 the surveyed programers did not think such 13.4% of all college graduates. post- season games, including the Super generalizations could be made. 15.2% of adults 18 -plus who are either Bowl. The 27 -game regular season schedule Looking at what elements determine the managers or administrators. includes 16 Monday night games, five other station's specific sound, "playing the hits" 17.3% of adults 18 -plus who own their night games, two Thanksgiving Day games was the leading response. Other answers own residence. and four Saturday afternoon games on the included: research, listener preference and The study also provided a "psychogra- season's final two weekends. Announcing the programer's tastes. Nearly all respon- phic" profile of the country radio listener. teams are expected to be selected from NBC dents (91 %) agreed that country music has Both Torbet and McGavren Guild were Sports personnel. The first broadcast will be improved over the past decade. planning to issue their individual reports to on Monday night, Sept. 9. When asked what country station pro- attendees at the country seminar. CBS Radio held the NFL rights package gramers look up to as a model or guide, the for the past seven years. most mentioned outlet was WSM(AM) Nash- ville. This was followed by wMAQ(AM) Chica- Transponder moves go, xtxx -AM -FM Houston, xsAN -em San Fran- The Satellite Music Network, Country profiles cisco and xvoo(AM) Tulsa, Okla. Dallas, has switched transmission of its four, 24 -hour With the commencement of last week's The Torbet Radio poll also revealed that networks from Satcom MR, Radio in 58% of the respondents country ra- transponder 3, Country Seminar Nashville (March believe to Galaxy I, transponder 7 -9), Torbet Radio and McGavren Guild Ra- dio still has an image problem. Most pro- 3. The move was made in conjunction with WON -TV dio unveiled findings of separate studies gram directors attributed that to the stereo- Chicago's switch to Galaxy ("Cablecasting," March 4) that examined the current country radio type of a country listener as being un- because, according marketplace and audience makeup. educated, unsophisticated and in a low to SMN Chairman John and economic Tyler, the SMN signal is carried on the su- The Torbet study, based on 335 responses social bracket. perstation's subcarrier from 1,000 questionnaires sent to country Audience composition was addressed in channel. Tyler said that one of radio program directors took a the McGavren Guild study, which primarily the reasons for the nationwide, collective move was to a close look at trends in the format and found relied on 1984 data from Simmons Marke get "better quality satellite signal." The switch will also give SMN coverage in Hawaii for the first time, he noted. According to Carlos Hurd, director of engineering for the network, SMN is transmitting its four formats via both satel- lites simultaneously until March 21 "in order to give affiliates plenty of time to adjust their earth stations." Satellite Music Network currently has 476 affiliates with another 52 signed to join 117f shortly. Caroline gets Abrams Lee Abrams, radio program consultant and partner in the firm of Burkhart, Abrams, Mi- chaels, Douglas & Associates, Atlanta, has signed a consulting agreement with Radio Caroline, the 50 kw rock station anchored off the coast of England. Abrams said he will be working closely with Vincent Monsey of Ra- dio Sales International, New York, who is the worldwide sales representative for the station. Abrams will consult Radio Caroline in advertising, promotion and programing. Detroit switch. ABC's Information Network has signed an affiliation agreement with Capital

Cities' top -rated WJR(AM) Detroit. Pictured at the contract signing are (seated, I -r): Ron Pan - Rocking awards cratz, president and general manager, WJR(AM), and Bob Benson, vice president and senior

executive, ABC Radio Networks. (Standing, 1 -r): Stuart G. Krane, director, ABC Information DIR Broadcasting, New York, has targeted Network, and John Axten, vice president, ABC Radio Network. The station was formerly Memorial Day (May 25 -27) weekend for air- affiliated with the NBC Radio Network. ing of its Seventh Annual Rock Radio Awards show. According to a DIR spokeswoman,

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 68 to choose three games from which it will The idea to create a production conference Production Music Library, and Z -Axis. select 12 days in advance, making the final separate from the annual NAIPE Interna- The conference, at the New Orleans Hil- choice six days from game time. In all cases, tional convention arose several years ago, ton and Towers, begins with an opening re- ESPN will choose its games after the broad- said Jones, when NAIPE officials observed ception at 6 -8 p.m. (Thursday). The next cast network. there was no national trade gathering for morning, there is a general session on pro- The ABC games will run head to head "producers actively charged with making lo- duction techniques with examples of pro- with CBS's Big 10 package on Saturday cal television shows ....General managers gram and spots production from local sta- afternoons, with telecasts to begin at 3 p.m. have their affiliate meetings, sales managers tions and independent production compan- The ABC telecasts will be the only CFA have TVB [Television Bureau of Advertis- ies. Following the general session, there will broadcasts in the time period, except for ing], engineers have the NAB [National As- be six concurrent workshops on lighting and possible overruns from syndicated game ear- sociation of Broadcasters], program direc- set design, sports production, commercial lier Saturday afternoon. The ESPN games tors have the NATPE programing confer- production, post production techniques, will not be quite as exclusive as they were ence," but "producers were being kept in the computer graphics and animation and "pro- last year because the new agreement calls for dark." duction department relationships." "liberalizing" the provisions for so- called The emphasis for the first NATPE produc- After lunch, the exhibit hall will be open access telecasts, whereby CFA schools that tion conference will be on "basics," Jones between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. normally play on Saturday nights will be said, with workshops emphasizing produc- Saturday, March 16, begins with an "early allowed to televise their games in the mar- tion techniques and skills. He also said bird workshop" on "cost effective produc- kets of the two teams involved. Last year, NAIPE will "have to resolve" the role of ing," followed by a general session on each CFA school was allowed two such tele- producers in that organization's future. That "management techniques for the production casts. This year the number will be in- role, Jones said, will largely be determined manager." The remainder of the morning is creased, but it's not yet clear how many. by the producers themselves. But, he to be taken up with six concurrent work- With the CFA network packages in place, stressed, "as producers have greater latitude shops on producing public affairs programs the syndicated marketplace remains to be to strike out, we have to find a way to open and a repeat of all of Friday's workshops set. CBS completed agreements with the Big the organization to this new group." except "production department relation- 10, Pacific 10 and Atlantic Coast football The production conference will include ships." conferences in January (BROADCASTING, 17 exhibitors, mostly displaying "light" The exhibit hall reopens at 1 p.m., fol- Jan. 21), and has rounded out its slate of 21 field production equipment: Ampex Corp.; lowing lunch, and remains open until 7 p.m. games with the Army -Navy game and some Berkey K & L Custom Services; Colorgra- Sunday, March 17, features one general University of Miami games. Indications are phic Systems Inc.; Convergence Corp.; Dar- session on "new production horizons." that there may be fewer syndicated games ino Films; Eastman Kodak Co.; The Grass Afterward, there is a NAIPE Hall of Fame this year because of concern by the schools Valley Group; IDC Services Inc.; Millimeter luncheon honoring prominent national pro- that they may affect game attendance magazine; Panasonic Industrial Co., New grams that had origins as local television (BROADCASTING, Feb. 4). Technology Products Group; RCA Broad- shows. The first inductees include The Mike cast Systems Division; Sony Broadcast Pro- Douglas Show, PM Magazine, Donahue and ducts Co.; Soundtrack Music; Swell Pictures At The Movies with Gene Siskel and Roger NATPE goes Inc.; 3M Co., Video Products; Valentino Ebert. O down home Conference designed specifically for local television producers takes place this week in New Orleans Answer: Local television production comes into its own this week, as the first National Associ- ation of Television Program Executives Pro- WEATHER, duction Conference gets under way in New Orleans. An estimated 500 local television CHEMICALS, producers, executive producers, production EROSION, TRAFFIC, AGE, managers, independent producers and others involved in the on -line production of local CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS .. . television shows are expected to attend. NAIPE is billing the conference, which be- ESPECIALLY AGE & WEATHER. gins Thursday (March 14), as the first na- tional industry forum for the exchange and promotion of local television production techniques. "The best kept secret in this business is what's happening in local production," said Bob Jones, program director at KING -TV Se- attle, and president of NATPE International. "Local production is becoming a viable al- ternative as off- network programing is dry- ing up and syndicated programing is becom- - ing less diversified," he said. The four -day meeting features five gener- For the question see Trucks. The driving force al sessions and 13 workshops covering stu- 27. behind American business. dio lighting, set design, computer graphics page and animation and production of public af- And whenever you have fairs programs. Luncheon speakers include questions about the Amer- Joseph A. Flaherty, vice president, engineer- ican trucking industry, ing and development, CBS /Broadcast call (703) 838 -1966. Group, and Donald W. Ohlmeyer Jr., chair- man, Ohlmeyer Communications. The American Trucking Associations Foundation, Inc.. 2200 Mill Road. Alexandria. Virginia 223 The idea to create a production conference

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 67 day through Friday at 8:30 a.m. with two million network clearance records from before the expiration of the network's exclu- 5,204,000 listeners. Paul Harvey's news and more than 5,000 network affiliated stations. sive 30 -day negotiating rights period with commentary program at 12:06 p.m. took In addition, this was only the second RA- the CFA. limier Broadcasting System was second place followed by CBS Radio Net- DAR ratings book for Transtar, Satellite Mu- waiting in the wings to pick up one or both of work's news on the hour (Monday -Friday, 7 sic Network and NBC's Talknet. the CFA packages, but never received a a.m.), anchored by correspondent Charles chance to make an offer as both ABC and Osgood. Paul Harvey's 1 1:10 a.m. Saturday ESPN sealed agreements before their exclu- broadcast and The Rest of the Story (Mon- sive negotiating periods expired. day- Friday, 3:06 p.m.) finished fourth and ABC, ESPN pen According to one account, ABC President fifth, respectively. Frederick Pierce reportedly authorized the Rounding out the top 10 programs are: CFA football deals payment of a high, some think inflated, CBS news on the hour (Monday -Friday, 6 rights fee, to retain the CFA package. One a.m.); CBS news on the hour (Saturday, 9 Networks pay $31 million, S24 million source said Pierce directed that the network a.m.); ABC Information Network's 8 a.m. for 21 and 17 games, respectively pay "whatever it takes," to prevent Turner weekday newscast; CBS news on the hour from winning the CFA cable bid. Last year, (Saturday, 7 a.m.), and CBS's First Line Both ABC and ESPN signed two -year tele- CFA football earned ESPN its highest rated Report (Monday -Friday, 6:30 a.m.). vision rights agreements with the College series to date, with an average 4.0 rating. In other findings, RADAR 30 showed that Football Association last week. ABC will Word of ESPN's deal broke March 2, a full 75.8% of people, 12 and older, were reached pay $31 million to broadcast a minimum 21 week before its exclusive negotiating period by one or more network radio commercials games in each year of its two -year pact, ran out. per week. That translates into 145,608,000 while ESPN will pay $24 million to cable - The ABC agreement calls for the network persons nationwide. The audience estimates cast 17 games annually. Last year, ABC paid to broadcast its 21 CFA games over 13 or 14 in the survey are rolling averages, extending $12 million for 20 games and ESPN paid play dates, with the mix of national and re- over a 48 -week period from November 1983 $9.3 million for 15 games. gional games to be determined by ABC. The through October 1984. According to SRI, The ABC agreement was sealed last agreement calls for ABC to select its games the estimates reflect the processing of about Wednesday (March 6), less than 12 hours either 12 days in advance of the play date or

Grammys help CBS to ratings victory

With.six of the top 10 shows of the week -including two specials -and 27/41, its highest share of 25 broadcasts and its third highest rating. In only five programs among the bottom 20, CBS scored its 17th prime season -to -date averages, The Cosby Show is now ranked third. time win this season and came out 1.7 rating points ahead of second - Besides CBS's "The Wizard of Oz," theatricals were among the low- place NBC and 3.6 rating points ahead of ABC. est -rated form of the week. The network premiere of "Still of the Night" Included in the top 10 were the 27th annual Grammy Awards cere- on CBS averaged a 10/16. Although it was up against regular lineups mony (CBS), the third part of NBC's Evergreen mini -series and "The on the other networks, it underperformed CBS's Wednesday Night Wizard of Oz" on CBS. The Grammy Awards averaged a 23.8/35 and Movie season -to -date ratings average by 20% and ranked 62d for the delivered CBS a rare Tuesday night win, but the ratings were 33% week. And the premiere of the theatrical "Neighbors" on ABC aver- below last year's Grammy Awards average of 30.7/46. aged a 9.4/14, ranking 63d, and underperformed ABC's Thursday CBS researchers attributed the decline in part to the competition of Night Movie season -to -date ratings average by 25 %. As was the case NBC's Evergreen, which came within nine -tenths of a rating point of the with "Still of the Night," "Neighbors" aired against regular programing. awards show. Also, the 1984 Grammy event saw Michael Jackson win The two -hour premiere of ABC's Moonlighting, Sunday, at 9 -11 a record eight Grammys for his album, "Thriller." (NYT), averaged an 18.3/28 and ranked 20th. The series then moved For the week ended March 3, CBS averaged an 18.3 rating and 28 into its regular Tuesday 10 -11 time period, and in Nielsen's nine over- share, compared to a 16.6/26 for NBC and a 14.7/23 for ABC. The night metered markets achieved a 22 share, which is better than the 16 combined network rating /share totaled 49.6/77, more than one rating share averaged by the four episodes of Call To Glory that ran in that point below last year's comparable week (50.7/79). HUT levels were time period from Jan. 15 to Feb. 12. virtually flat: 64.6 compared to 64.5 last year. Other specials of the week included ABC's The Rodney Dangerfield CBS won Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. ABC won Wednes- Show, Sunday 8 -9 (NYT), which averaged a 15.2/22 and ranked 35th, day and Saturday. NBC, for the sixth time in the past 23 weeks, won and Getting The Last Laugh, Tuesday, 10 -11 (NYT), which averaged a Monday 9/14 and ranked 64th out of 65 programs. Both specials underper- NBC's The Cosby Show was the top- ranked program, scoring a formed their season -to -date time period averages.

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1. The Cosby Show NBC 27.0/41 Night Court NBC 17.4/27 45. Cover -Up CBS 13.6/25 2. Dynasty ABC 24.837 A Bunny's Tale ABC 17.3/26 46. Miami Vice NBC 13.6/22 3. Family Ties NBC 24.236 Diffrent Strokes NBC 17.2/29 47. Benson ABC 13.4/22 4. Grammy Awards CBS 23.835 Magnum, P.I. CBS 17.1/28 48. Who's The Boss? ABC 13.4/19 5. Simon & Simon CBS 23.2/35 Facts of Life NBC 17.1/25 49. It's Your Move NBC 13.3/22 6. Evergreen, part 3 NBC 22.9/33 Fall Guy ABC 16.9/26 50. E/R CBS 13.3/20 7. Dallas CBS 22.837 Knight Rider NBC 16.9/24 51. MacGruder and Loud ABC 13.3/18 8. 60 Minutes CBS 22.5/35 Scarecrow & Mrs. King CBS 16.5/24 52. Alrwolf CBS 13.2/22 9. Murder, She Wrote CBS 21.8.31 HardcasUe & McCormick ABC 18.4/24 53. Finder of Lost Loves ABC 13.1/24 10. The Wizard of Oz CBS 21.2/34 Double Trouble NBC 15.6/26 64. Three's A Crowd ABC 12.8/19 : 1. Evergreen, part 2 NBC 20.9/32 Cagney & Lacey CBS 15.5/25 55. Ripley's Believe It Or Not ABC 12.5/20 12. Hotel ABC 20.4/34 Gimme a Break NBC 15.4/26 56. Punky Brewster NBC 12.5/19 13. Knots Landing CBS 20.3/34 Rodney Dangerfield Show ABC 15.2/22 67. Street Hawk ABC 11.6/18 14. Crazy Like a Fox CBS 20.2/29 TO. Hooker ABC 15.1/26 58. Time Bomb NBC 10.8/17 15. TV Bloopers & Prao. Jokes NBC 20.2/29 Sara NBC 14.8/22 59. Silver Spoons NBC 10.7/17 le. Cheers NBC 19.9/29 Hill Street Blues NBC 14.6/25 60. Matt Houston ABC 10.5/17 17. A Team NBC 19.3/27 20/20 ABC 14.524 61. Otherworld CBS 10.0/17 :8. Trapper John, M.D. CBS 18.9/31 Webster ABC 14.5/23 62. Still of the Night CBS 10.0/16 19. Newham CBS 18.7/27 St. Elsewhere NBC 14.2/23 63. Neighbors ABC 9.4/14 .:0. Moonlighting ABC 18.328 Charles in Charge CBS 14.2/22 64. Getting the Last Laugh ABC 9.0/14 :1. Kate & Allie CBS 18.228 Secret Weapons NBC 13.821 65. Berrenger's NBC 8.6/16 Highway to Heaven NBC 18.1/28 Love Boat ABC 13.7/23 'indicates premiere episode

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Wilson The Multichannel Television tor as the other system we evaluated transmitter site, Ira Goldstone performed the final acceptance checks on the Modulation Sciences T.V Sound Experts. ©1985, Modulation Sciences, Inc. Stereo Generator recting and Emily Tracy writing. Tony Or- Fiegelson and Dan DiStefano writer- produc- for MTM Productions, concerns the activi- lando stars as the manager of a community ers, in this 20th Century Fox production. ties of a military spy agency in London dur- center who develops a "Big Brother" rela- Suburban Beat, from Viacom Produc- ing war. tionship with a young boy there. tions, stars Dee Wallace in an action -comedy New variety development includes: The Dorothy Lyman Project (working about a neighborhood watch surveillance Motown Review, hosted by Smokey title) stars Dorothy Lyman as a working wi- project. Eugenie Ross -Leming and Brad Robinson and executive produced by Mo- dowed mother of two. The series, from NBC Buckner are executive producer -writers. town's Suzanne DePasse, is a one -hour pilot Productions, is directed by Art Diehlen and Nick Tattinger is characterized as the combining music and comedy. producer-writers David Duclon, Rick Haw- story of "the roguish proprietor of a legend- Our Time, also combining comedy and kins and Liz Sage. ary New York hangout who fixes the prob- music, is a one -hour pilot from Carson Pro- Fathers and Sons (working title), from lems of anyone who asks." From MTM Pro- ductions and producer Barry Adelman, with 20th Century Fox Television, "explores the ductions, Bruce Paltrow is executive John McMahon executive producer. No oth- heartwarming and humorous relationship producer, with John Masius, Tom Fontana er details have been disclosed. between four boys and their fathers," from and Mark Tinker co- producing. Masius and In addition, NBC previously announced it producer-writer Nick Arnold and executive Fontana wrote the pilot. has made a two-year, 44- episode commit- producer-director Michael Zinberg. Dalton stars Charles Taylor as a mythic ment to executive producer Stephen Spiel - Apt. #227 features Marla Gibbs as "a hero with unique physical powers he uses to berg and Universal Television for Amazing streetwise woman who manages an apart- aid underdogs. Robert Foster is executive Stories, a half -hour mystery anthology series ment building and meddles in the lives of her producer and William Sackheim executive to be produced by David Vogel with John tenants." The Embassy Television produc- consultant for this Universal Television pro- Falsey and Josh Brand supervising produc- tion has Michael Moye as executive produc- gram. ers. NBC has also said it is ordering another er and co- writer, with Bill Boulware. Oz Point Blank, also from Universal and mystery anthology series two -hour movie Scott directs. Sackheim, is labeled a "hard- hitting drama (considered a "back -door pilot "), Alfred Slicker (working title), from executive about one man's quest for justice." Chris Hitchcock Presents, from Universal, and ex- producer Gary Nardino and producer -writer Crowe is executive producer, director and pects a pilot in May from NBC News for a Chris Thompson, in association with Para- writer. prime time series anchored by political cor- mount, and starring Michael Richards as one O.S.S., written by Steven McPherson respondent Roger Mudd. D of two Connecticut police officers plagued with misadventures. No Complaints (previously titled Friends), from Embassy, stars Diana Can - ABC Information No. 1 in fall RADAR ova and Anne Twomey as two women with sharply contrasting lifestyles. Asaad Kelada It takes top spot with people 12 -plus; 5.8 %; CBS's youth -oriented RadioRadio, is co- executive producer -director and Linda next are RKO One, ABC Entertainment, down 4.9 %, and NBC's Talknet, down Marsh and Margie Peters are co- executive ABC Contemporary and NBC Radio 1.2 %. producer -writers. In the demographic category of persons Fenster Hall is a spin -off of Punky The ABC Information Network has recap- 18 and older, the ABC Information Network Brewster from NBC Productions, starring tured the lead as the top -rated radio network emerged as the winner, posting 1,525,000 T.K. Carter as one of a group of boys sharing among persons 12 years and older, pulling listeners. Next was ABC Entertainment at quarters at a center for abandoned children. an average audience estimate of 1,566,000 1,438,000 followed by RKO One's Credits include David Duclon, executive listeners per commercial, Monday through 1,338,000; NBC Radio Network's producer; Gary Menteer, supervising pro- Sunday, 6 a.m. to midnight ( "In Brief," 1,282,000, and CBS Radio Network's ducer; Rick Hawkins and Liz Sage, co -pro- March 4). That's according to the new fall 1,184,000. ducers. Duclon, Hawkins and Sage co -wrote 1984 RADAR 30 (Vol. 2) report, produced Topping the highly desirable 25 -54 demo- the pilot script. by Westfield, N.J. -based Statistical Re- graphic with an average audience estimate of Handsome Harry is the only one -hour search Inc. 873,000 listeners was the RKO One net- comedy pilot (the rest are half- hours), and Moving from fourth place to second with work. ABC Entertainment was second at concerns an ethnic gang based in St. Louis. 1,527,000 listeners is RKO One. The net- 848,000 and ABC Information finished in Co- writers at the Scoey Mitchell Organiza- work rose 0.7% from the spring 1984 RA- third place with 831,000. tion are Calvin Kelly, James Tisdale and DAR report when it pulled 1,560,000. ABC RKO One was also number one in the Scoey Mitchell. No other details have been Entertainment, meanwhile, at 1,489,000, young adult, 18 -34- year -old category-its announced. went from first to third. Next is ABC Con- core target demographic -with 890,000 lis- New drama development includes: temporary at 1,330,000 followed by the teners. The Source was a close second at Stingray is a contemporary action -ad- NBC Radio Network with 1,314,000. 877,000 followed by the ABC Rock Radio venture series from Stephen J. Cannell The Colorado Springs -based Transtar Ra- network with 771,000. Prods., with Cannell executive producer. dio Networks, although landing in 17th Looking at cume listening among persons Richard Colla directs and Jo Swerling is su- place in commercial average audience for 12 -plus (Monday- Sunday, 6 a.m. -mid- pervising producer in what has been de- persons 12 -plus, registered the largest per- night), ABC Information led with scribed by NBC Entertainment President centage gain from the spring book -up 24,662,000 persons reached by one or more Brandon Tartikoff as "a mystery-type show 69.9% to 355,000 listeners. Besides Tran- of its commercials daily. Following ABC with lots of music." star and RKO One, other networks that was CBS Radio Network, 24,105,000; ABC Champion, from Warner Bros. Televi- gained audience from the spring are: ABC Contemporary, 22,961,000; NBC Radio sion, stars Ducan Regher as a "larger than FM, up 8.1%; Sheridan Broadcasting Net- Network, 22,741,000-down from first life" action -adventure hero. Frank Abate - work, up 7.4 %; ABC Direction, up 4.8%; place in the spring RADAR 29 report when marco is writer, and a co- executive producer NBC's Source, up 4.4 %; ABC Rock Radio it had 26,668,000 listeners -and Mutual Ra- with Clyde Phillips. and Satellite Music Network, up 3.3 %; ABC dio Network, 20,771,000. RKO One, which Misfits of Science is described as "a fan- Contemporary, up 1.3 %; Mutual Broadcast- was first in 12-plus average audience, was tasy adventure about an offbeat team of su- ing, up 1, %, and ABC Information and sixth in overall cume with 20,242,000. per heroes" starring Courtney Cox and Kev- RKO Two, up 0.4% in overall audience. (Both RKO One and RKO Two were sold in Peter Hall. Jim Parriott is executive The biggest percentage drop in 12 -plus to The United Stations [ "Top of The Week," producer, writer, and director of the Univer- listeners was recorded by the National Black March 4].) sal Television production. Network (NBN), which fell 14.6 %. Five The most listened -to network radio pro- The Covenant, according to NBC, is "a other networks were also on the decline, gram, based on average audience estimates gothic serial about a mysterious and power- most adult -oriented: NBC Radio Network, of persons 12 and older (audience listening ful family," with cast to be announced. Mi- down 14.5 %; the CBS Radio Network, to commercials within programs) was ABC chael Filerman is executive producer, J.D. down 12.4 %; ABC Entertainment, down Entertainment's Paul Harvey News, Mon-

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 64 4 4

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NTIL MARCH 16,1980, watching television for most 4 hearing-impaired people meant just that. Watching Then, 4 NCI introduced closed captioning and hearing-impaired viewers 4 4 could enjoy the full value of television.` Since then, the NCI symbol has been seen on more and more programs each year. In ç 4 1984 alone, closed- captioned television programming increased by more than fifty percent. In addition, the Summer Olympics, 4 political conventions, presidential debates and election -night coverage were closed captioned for the first time. NCI closed r-) captioned home video releases increased from 40 to 200 titles. And the list of closed -captioned movies and programs on cable TV grew impressively each month. 4- Each day, thousands of C) hearing- impaired viewers choose what to watch on television. If 4 p your program or advertising is not closed captioned, these people are missing your message. More than that, you've really given 4 them no choice. To learn how closed captioning can help you reach this appreciative market, call or write: National Caption- 4 p ing Institute, Inc., 5203 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041 (703) 998 -2400 (Voice /TTY). 4 Q NCI CLOSED CAPTIONING 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 P 4 4 4 4 from prison and travel throughout the coun- City bar located across the street from a hos- added to the fall schedule. try trying to prove their innocence. pital and operated by a male-female partner- Asked about the prospects for The Jeffer- Tough Cookies, from Witt -Thomas Pro- ship. Neil Cuthbert is writing, Peter Bonerz sons' return next fall, Shephard said they "do ductions (half- hour), is about an ex- detec- directing, and John Lollos and Steve Haft not look particularly promising" as a result tive living in South Chicago and meeting producing. of lackluster ratings in the sitcom's new time offbeat, colorful characters in the neighbor- Love Long Distance, from Procter & period. hood he patrols as a street cop. Hal Dresner Gamble Productions (half- hour), written Shephard also said CBS had ordered extra is producer and writer, Bill Persky director, and created by Sherry Cohen of Kate & Allie scripts for "everything that's working" on and Paul Witt and Tony Thomas are execu- fame and based on the "commuter marriage" the current schedule as preparation for the tive producers. phenomenon. The series focuses on the lives strike by members of the Writers Guild of Brass, from Orion Television in associ- of a couple who work in separate cities (New America (see "Top of the Week"). He said ation with Caman Inc. (two -hour made -for- York and Philadelphia) and live together the network may launch some original prime television movie), starring Carroll O'Con- only on weekends. Cast and production staff time programing next summer, but that deci- nor as the chief of detectives of the New have not been set. sion will depend in large part on whether York City police department. This "back My Sister Melba, from Columbia Pic- WGA members decide to strike. door" pilot is written by Alvin Boretz and tures Television in association with Saul El- In other news, CBS announced it is add- Matt Harris, directed by Corey Allen, pro- son Productions (half- hour), starring Melba ing The Lucie Arnaz Show to its prime time duced by Tom Castranova and executive Moore as one of two young women -one schedule beginning Tuesday, April 2, at 8- produced by Jerry Golond. black, the other white and adopted -who 8:30 p.m. NYT. The show features Amaz as Hometown, from Paramount Television share a black mother. Based in New York a "sophisticated, intelligent young psychol- (one hour), featuring an ensemble cast play- City, Moore's character is a single parent ogist who expertly handles other people's ing seven characters in their early thirties with a 10- year-old daughter. problems." As a result of the addition, The who have known one another since college An anthology series, Twilight Zone, is the Jeffersons moves to Tuesday at 8:30 -9 p.m. and reunite at a wedding in the small north- only new series to have a full, 13 -week com- NYT, while Alice leaves the schedule. And eastern town where they all met. Sisters Di- mitment going into the fall season, accord- in its first renewal announcement for the nah and Julie Kirgo are writing, with Gene ing to Shephard. Twilight Zone will include 1985 -86 season, CBS -TV has disclosed it Reynolds producing and directing. revivals of a few "classic" stories from the has placed a full- season, pickup order for One Hogan Place, from CBS Produc- original series and new material from writers Cagney & Lacey (22 episodes), the Monday tions (half- hour), about a young, unmarried including Harlan Ellison, Stephen King, night police detective series. The early re- female New York City district attorney, pos- Ray Bradbury and Arthur C. Clarke. Each newal came, according to a network spokes- sibly played by Pam Dawber, juggling the episode will have three segments and the man, partly because of the real -life pregnan- demands of a full professional and personal possibility of an on- camera host is currently cy of co -star Tyne Daly. Producers have said life. Diane English is writing the pilot, with being discussed. Jim Crocker is producer, they will work the pregnancy into upcoming other personnel to be announced. with Phil DeGuere executive producer. The story lines. Room, from is music. The show The Recovery Embassy Grateful Dead providing NBC's New 31 Television in association with Video Proper- is from CBS Productions. ties Inc. (half- hour), is described as "a fast - In addition, CBS News is developing a NBC's previously announced spring entrants series that may be paced comedy" centering on a New York pilot for a new prime time are Half-Nelson, Hell Town (previously ti- tled Father of Hell Town ), Michael Nesmith in Television Parts, Scene of the Crime and Best Times. One series currently on hiatus, Eighteen Ways To Get The Hunter, is also listed as a fall contender. New to the roster are Under One Roof and Candid Kids. The former, from Alan Lands - Viewer's Attention burg Productions, focuses on a single mother and her two children living with her parents. Its executive producer is Mort Lachman and producer-writers are Coleman Mitchell and Geoffrey Neigher. The cast includes Mimi Kennedy, Harold Gould, Francis Sternha- gen, Ross Harris, Dean Cameron and Amy Locane. Candid Kids is an update on the Alan Funt- produced Candid Camera series "with specific appeal to kids and teens." A half -hour special co- hosted by Funt and Nancy McKeown of Facts ofLife airs Satur- day, March 16 from 8:30 -9 p.m. NYT. New comedy development includes: A still untitled entry from Glen Charles, Les Charles and James Burrows, the creative team behind NBC's Cheers, working in asso- ciation with Paramount Television. Accord- ing to the network, "the series focuses on a woman juggling two worlds: her marriage and a challenging new career assignment." Bess Armstrong stars, with Burrows direct- ing and Ian Praiser and Howard Gewirtz co- producing. Hal Holbrook is just one of the stars featured in "Thriller", a package of Another untitled show from Paul Witt eighteen major action and adventure films. and Tony Thomas, executive producers, and Susan Harris, producer -writer. Described as "a comedic look at four women living in Miami." No talent has been announced. AJIAidi TELEVISION An untitled Cosby Show spin -off from The Almi Building 1585 Broadway New York NY 10036 (212) 315 -8650 Bill Cosby, Marcy Carsey and Tom Werner (executive producers), with Jay Sandrich di-

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 62 CBS and NBC announce fall pilots CBS, NBC make it official with cast. Ron Osborn and Jeff Reno are writing vision (one hour), a romantic domestic corn - their program offerings for the pilot and Bill Bixby is directing. edy about a young American woman who next season; ABC's to be Murphy's Law, from 20th Century Fox marries the ruling monarch of a foreign unveiled on March 19 Television (one hour), starring Ray Wise as a country. Katherine Green is the writer, E.W. Los Angeles district attorney who spends Swackhamer is director, A.J. Carothers is CBS -TV has made commitments for the pro- four to six episodes solving individual mur- producer and Goldberg executive producer. duction of 20 series pilots for the fall of ders based on actual cases. Richard Alan George Burns's Comedy Week, from 40 1985. The pilots include five programs dis- Simmons is creator, executive producer and Share Products in association with Universal closed earlier (BROADCASTING, Feb. 25). In writer, Glenn Jordan director. Television (half-hour), is a story-based, addition, three midseason replacement se- The Equalizer, from Universal Televi- youth -oriented, comedy anthology with ries added this spring may earn berths for sion (one hour), described as "a Dirty Harry Steve Martin as executive producer, Carl 1985 -86. They are Detective in the House, with a heart of gold; an ex- CIA -type agent Gottlieb producer and writer and George The Lucie Arnaz Show and Double Dare (to who is basically a do- gooder and crime -solv- Crosby co-producer. Peter Bonerz directs the be added in late April). Mickey Spillane's er with his own security system," set in New pilot, which stars Catherine O'Hara in a Mike Hammer, currently on hiatus, may York City. Cal Clements and Michael Sloan "tender, funny love story." Burns will open also return following the release of its star, are executive producers, and Sloan is also and close each segment but will not perform Stacey Keach, from a British prison in June. creator and writer of the pilot. Cast and di- in the stories themselves. Martin will help NBC Entertainment last week disclosed it rector are to be announced. produce and write but is not expected to per- has made production commitments for 31 On the Road, from Warner Bros. Tele- form in the programs either. Various direc- possible 1985 -86 prime time series, with an vision (one hour), a fantasy -adventure about tors and writers will contribute. additional five pilots to be announced. The a "snoopy" ex journalist and his wife who Rockhopper, from Lorimar Television development lineup includes nine midsea- explore the "blue highways" of America in (half- hour), about a single, urban profes- son entries, 10 comedies, nine dramas, two their mobile home. Jeff Lane is creator and sional man living in Manhattan and working variety programs and one anthology. writer, Frank Zirnick is executive producer. secretly as an agent for a national security ABC Entertainment President Lew Er- The pilot is being shot in rural Tennessee. agency. Jim Brecher is writer and supervis- licht is scheduled to brief reporters next Solomon's Universe, from David ing producer, Bill Bixby is director, and Ka- Tuesday (March 19) on ABC -TV's prime Gerber Productions (one hour), with cast ren Mack and Jeff Freilich are executive pro- time development activities. Because its an- and staff to be announced, from the creators ducers. nual affiliate meeting is scheduled earliest of Airwolf and The Avengers. David Gerber Charlie & Co. , from Allan Katz Produc- (May 5 -8 in New York), ABC will be the is executive producer. Described as an ac- tions in association with 20th Century Fox first network to announce its fall line -up. tion- adventure "with unique villains" whose Television (half- hour), starring Flip Wilson NBC follows on May 12 in Los Angeles, crimes are investigated by a retired "think and Gladys Knight as a middle -class couple with CBS unveiling May 19 in San Francis- tank" researcher well versed in high technol- living in suburban Chicago with their three co. ogy. children. Allan Katz is executive producer CBS's New 20 Dirty Work, from Lorimar Productions, and writer, Bob Henry is producer and Alan with Seth Freeman creator and executive Rafkin director. Harvey Shephard, CBS Entertainment's vice producer. It is described as the adventures of Stir Crazy, from Larry and Larry Pro- president of programing, told reporters gath- a contemporary woman "who has been ductions in association with Columbia Pic- ered at a Los Angeles press briefing that the searching for the perfect career and not the tures Television (one hour) and based on the order is "about the same" as last year. Shep- perfect man" who lucks into a job working theatrical motion picture of the same name. hard said it is possible that one of the net- on off-beat cases for a "weird and supposed- Larry Rosen and Larry Tucker share writing work's two movie nights may be dropped, ly dead" private investigator in Los Angeles. and executive producing credits, with writer although a decision is not likely until shortly The comedies are: Bruce J. Friedman contributing. Peter Hunt before the CBS fall schedule is revealed to Royal Match, from Len Goldberg Pro- directs. The action-adventure series is about affiliates on May 10. He emphasized that ductions in association with MGM/UA Tele- two wrongfully accused men who escape business deals and cast decisions have not been completed on many of the shows. The pilots include 12 comedies, seven Viewing up, networks down. N W Ayer Inc. has completed a study showing that late night dramas and one anthology. television viewing is steadily increasing, but the network share of that audience has declined, The dramas are: especially among affluent households. D5X: Steel Collar Man, from Cypress Since 1979, according to the agency's media research department's analysis of Nielsen Point Films in association with Columbia data, the number of homes using television Monday to Friday, 11:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., has grown Pictures Television (one hour), an action - by 18 %, to 27.5% of the 84.9 million households. In contrast, the number of those viewers adventure about a human-like "robot on the tuned in to the three TV networks has dropped by 25 %, with the network share slipping from run that can think," starring Charles Rocket 72% in the 1979 -80 season to 55% in the 1983 -84 season. The study also revealed a decline in and Hoyt Axton. Dave Thomas, formerly of network viewership by every age group, except women 55 and over. SCTV Network, is creator, producer and "Perhaps the most alarming demographic decline, however, involves the $30,000 -plus writer. Jim Frawley is director and Gerry income group," the Ayer report said. "Since 1980 -81 (when the income group was first Abrams executive producer. measured by A.C. Nielsen), total homes using TV is up by 6% in the late night time period, but I Had Three Wives, from Warner Bros. high income homes have actually dropped by 2 %." Television and executive producers Marc The study found that late night viewers as a whole were leaving network television in about Merson and Peter Lefcourt (one hour). The equal numbers for pay cable, basic cable and other broadcast options, such as PBS and series, about a rumpled detective who is independent stations. friends with his three ex- wives, has yet to be

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 61 N Sy. C

Magic Bus luminance bandwidth, reducing detail of one of just three national paging permits. the resulting image, its technical quality Antares minority owners are Ecosphere, a An updated whistle -stop tour was officially was still called "visually equivalent to Denver -based home earth station supplier as technical ad- (30 %), and A.B. Hirshfield Press, a Denver - begun last week by General Electric Co., NTSC." Cited Comband's inherent based printer (10 %). which is campaigning among cable opera- vantages by the company were its to Antares has proposed serving the U.S. tors on behalf of its recently re- introduced scrambling method and transparency high -power satellites, one Comband bandwidth compression process. broadcast multichannel TV sound. through two in orbit degrees west longitude the At a press conference held last week during at 65.5 and other at 157 degrees west. Each bird will be the Cable-Tec Expo in Washington, the Chyron gets Digital equipped to broadcast 12 company announced that the "Comband channels of televi- sion nine high (100 watt) na- Express," a 36 -foot, half- million -dollar van, Graphic equipment manufacturer Chyron through -power tional beams and three (20 -watt) regional or will be touring the country between now Corp. has purchased a majority interest in and June to demonstrate the technology, Digital Services Corp., Gainesville, Fla., spot beams. According to Wallace, the cost of the pro- which allows operators to double the chan- maker of broadcast effects gear. Three - ject be $338 That figure in- nel capacity of their cable system by placing quarters of the resulting $860,000 capitaliza- will million. cludes $180 million for the satellites and two television signals on one channel. tion will go to help five -year -old DSC meet $141 million for their launch and insurance. Comband, first shown in November 1982 the growing demand for its digital effects Wallace said Antares plans to lease or sell before being taken back to GE's Ports- system, Illusion, with an order backlog total- its transponders and has intention get- mouth, Va., labs for further development, ing $2.3 million. The other quarter goes to no of into the side of satellite separates the video's chrominance (color) two company principals, including the ting operational broadcasting. and luminance (black and white) informa- president and co- founder, John Davis. tion, then processes them using proprietary Chyron, based in Melville, N.Y., has had a time and frequency compression tech- 14% equity interest in DSC since 1982, niques. The reduced signals are then joined when it engaged the company in engineer- Rising from the ashes ef- for transmission over a single six mhz chan- ing research and development work on nel. The process is reversed at the cable fects options for Chyron character gener- A new name, new management and new viewer's home by a GE- developed convert- ators. The current purchase gives Chyron a product line focus for switcher manufactur- er. 51% interest, and Chyron will consolidate er Intergroup's Video Systems Inc. could The company has set November 1985 as DSC's balance sheet and statement of oper- help tip its scales back to profitability. Re- the target for availability of the technology, ations with its own. DSC, with 55 employes, formed over the past 10 months from the which got the final go -ahead following a six- will remain at its current site and expects now defunct Industrial Sciences Inc. (ISI), shortly to introduce a new still-store option the Gainesville, Fla., firm is rebuilding from for Illusion, as well as a multichannel version losses suffered by ISI when it started unsuc- now marketed overseas. cessfully marketing high -end video produc- tion switchers about four years ago. Heavenly expansion After hitting a low point last spring, the company was bought by a Florida investor, Bright Star Communications, the London- and then during the summer was joined by based international satellite resale carrier, is new president Gregg Smith. expanding operations. Bright Star, owned Since then, research and development jointly by Western Union and Visnews, has staff has tripled, a manufacturing engineer- The Comband Express signed an agreement with the European ing group has been added and increases month field test at the part-GE -owned UA Broadcast Union giving Bright Star access have also been seen in marketing and sales Cablesystems Corp.'s Hattiesburg, Miss., to the EBU's Eurovision terrestrial landline personnel. In addition, the 75- person corn- cable TV operation. and microwave network that spans Western pany has brought back on board Craig Birk - The potential economic benefits of Com- Europe. John Milman, general manager of maier, vice president of sales and product band were stressed by GE at the confer- Bright Star, said the agreement would en- development, who left ISI's marketing staff ence, especially in rebuild /upgrade situa- able the company to offer clients direct pro- several years ago to serve as a Grass Valley tions where cabling costs and time gram transmissions from North America to Group product manager, responsible for investments are minimized. Savings to sys- Western Europe for the first time. "What we marketing of the Model 100 switcher, and tern operators are expected by the company have here," he said, "is a pan- European dis- 1600 and 1680 series product lines. to offset the $250 price tag on Comband's tribution network, which never really exist- Intergroup's equipment line includes special converter. ed before." Milman said Bright Star will also three video production switchers, two mas- The Express is already booked through lease two transponders on U- Telsat 2, an ter control switchers and a small router. March for on -site demonstrations, and al- EBU bird being launched in July. Milman though no customers have yet climbed on, said the company is also studying the possi- at least 12 to 15 cable operators will be ex- bility of converting its entire operation from Telecommunications venture amining the system between now and C to Ku band, a decision which should be June's made by late summer. National Cable Television Associ- Fairchild Industries will join Alcatel Thom- ation annual meeting, according to Ronald son, a $3- billion French organization, in an W. Polomsky, manager of cable products for United into DBS enterprise to furnish corporate communica- the GE Commercial Electronics Products tions networks for major industrial complex- Department. A subsidiary of United Cable is the principal es and multitenant office buildings in North Operators visited by the van can view owner of Antares Satellite Corp., a newly America, the companies announced March side -by -side demonstrations of a Comband - formed corporation that has asked the FCC 5. Fairchild, a billion-dollar, Chantilly, Va.- processed signal with a normal NTSC pic- for permission to build and launch a high - based firm with communications, electron- ture, or provide a direct feed into the van power direct broadcast satellite system ics, commercial/industrial and aerospace from their head -end, own allowing them to sometime in 1990. businesses, named former Fairchild Com- see how works over it their distribution sys- According to United spokeswoman Gail munications and Electronics Co. Chairman tern. Wallace, United owns 60% of Antares Harold Gruen and ex- Comtech Data head Although spokesmen acknowledged the through its United Paging Corp. (60 %), a Milton Deever to head the two new compan- system's major loss technical tradeoff, a of subsidiary that is part of a group that holds ies formed as part of the agreement.

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< 1985 Frank Gari Protlucirom_ inc Fowler said the commission was requesting also said the commission expected, in fiscal 17 positions and $607,000 to meet the addi- 1986, to open a filing window for the re- tional workload generated by the Cable maining low -power television applica- e Communications Policy Act of 1984. He tions. O Cetec Antennas Fifth Estate Quarterly Reports WHY BUY JUST Company Quarter Revenue Earnings % EPS AN ANTENNA? (000) change' (000) change' WITH A CETEC Affiliated Publications Fourth $98,244 17 $9,151 15 $0.75 Year $343,836 17 $27,350 23 $2.24

ANTENNA YOU GET: John Blair Fourth $253,634 98 $2,232 - 60 $0.28 Year $842,438 103 $10469 -43 $1.31

REPUTATION Burnup & Sims Third $43,931 9 $446 NM $0.05 - i Clear Channel Year $16,756 63 $2,247 5 $0.85 Cohu Fourth $6,379 6 $503 37 $0.29 Year $23,637 18 $1,741 43 $1.00

Gray Communications Second $10,736 -5 $794 44 $1.58 Gulf Broadcast Fourth $24,462 23 ($328) NM ($0.01) Year $86,927 21 $7,730 130 $0.18 * HIGH QUAL TY * Gulf + %%stern Second $1,070,300 8 $46,000 - 33 $0.65 Laurel Entertainment Third $1,056 433 $118 NM $0.06 TWO YEAR WARRANTY Malrite Fourth $23,152 62 $1,259 98 $0.15 Year $76,974 64 $2,468 - 51 $0.30 PERFORMANCE THAT'S Storer Fourth $147,592 15 $6,410 NM $0.39 UNEQUALLED Year $536,824 17 ($16.742) NM ($1.02)

6 ($700) NM ($1.00) RECOGNIZED SUPERIORITY SunGroup Year $6,646 Telepictures Fourth $43,492 75 $3,872 50 $0.47 Year $106,757 50 $9,315 54 $1.28

Television Technology Second $2,169 126 $8 NM $0.00 Turner Broadcasting Fourth $71,087 23 $1,974 NM $0.09 Year $281,732 25 $10,062 43 $0.49

United Television Fourth $20,893 3 ($1,323) NM ($0.12) Year $75,240 34 ($2,870) NM ($0.26)

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Affiliated Publications' 45% equity in McCaw Communications, MSO, radio common carrier and cellular telephone company, reduced net income for 1984 by $3.8 million. o Revenue for John Blair's broadcasting stations was $24 million in fourth quarter and $89 million for year. Broadcast representation division had revenue of $18 million in fourth quarter In today's competitive and $62.2 million for year. Company said it expects to report loss for fourth quarter of possibly FM market, you have no $1 per share, but expects "positive results for year as whole." o In last year's third quarter, Burnup á Sims registered loss of $609,000. o Clear Channel reported that net income from reason to consider an an- continuing operations increased 51% over previous year and that cash flow increased 63% tenna that's not the very to $5.9 million. o Gulf +Western said Entertainment and Communications Group registered best. That means a tried "strongest percentage increase in operating income among G + W's three groups" in second and proven Cetec antenna. quarter. o Laurel Entertainment reported third -quarter loss in 1983 of $244,356. o Malrite Over one thousand JSCP Communications said that higher net income in 1983 included $6.2 million from Penetrators have built this nonrecurring gain, compared to $375,000 in 1984. o Storer posted 1983 net loss of $39.7 $8.1 million. reputation, and other Cetec million and fourth quarter loss that same year of Comparison benefitted this year from cable system sales resulting in $9.1 million after -tax gain, compared to $1.5 million loss models support higher or from sales in 1983. In this year's results, television division revenue rose 10% to $184.7 million lower power requirements. while operating income before depreciation rose 13 %. In fourth quarter, revenue was up 10 %, to $30.5 million, and operating income up 9% to $22.9 million. Cable revenue rose 21% NOW, DON'T YOU WISH for year to $231.5 million while operating income before depreciation rose 44% to $120.6 YOU HAD A CETEC? million. Fourth- quarter figures were 20% increase to $94.2 million and 61 % increase to $34.5 million. o SunGroup reported loss in 1983 of $1.2 million. Revenue was $1.7 million in fourth THE EDGE IN PERFORMANCE ! quarter with net loss of $342,012. o Telepictures said that increase in production activities was primarily responsible for investment tax credits that reduced effective tax rate by 8% for CALL THE FACTORY year and 4% for quarter. o Effective with fourth quarter, United Television began reporting OR YOUR CETEC DEALER equity income and loss from 1.5% ownership of Warner Communications Inc. on current basis. United said absent fourth -quarter loss from WCI, company would still have shown Cetec Antennas reduced income because of lower interest income and $505,000 in expenses associated 6939 Power Inn Rd. with proposed corporate combination with BHC Inc., subsidiary of Chris -Craft Industries. Sacramento, CA 95828 Operating income from United's three VHF and one UHF television stations rose in fourth Tel: (916) 383 -1177 quarter to $6 million, gain of 3 %, on 3% revenue rise to $20.9 million. For full year, operating income rose 11% to $18.9 million on 34% revenue increase to $75.2 million. Results include Telex: 377 321 KBHK -TV San Francisco, since its acquisition in July 1983.

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 58 unduly impeded by FCC delays (BROAD- CASTING, March 4). He also said he didn't think FCC processes should encourage or "THREE'S COMPANY" impede takeovers. He added that if the com- mission's processes proved to discourage takeovers, "I personally don't think we SHOWS "M *A*S *H" should be a part of that." Fowler ducked a question of whether the commission would hold public hearings on a takeover. "I don't HOW TO OPERATE. think at this point we're in a position to give you a definitive answer," Fowler said. On the international trade issue, Fowler- ALL YEAR hinting that "key" players in Congress and in LONG. the executive branch were the motivating forces here-said he had directed the Com- For four sweeps in a row, THREE'S COMPANY mon Carrier Bureau to study the possibility of using the commission's registration of went to the front in 1984. telecommunications equipment as a "mirror- ing device" against equipment from coun- Passing M *A *S *H -and every other half -hour tries using the same processes to impede the situation comedy -every time.* entry of U.S. telecommunications equip- ment. THREE'S COMPANY has been the Number One Fowler, however, made clear that the corn- half-hour sitcom in syndication for a full Which mission, even if it concludes such a device year. would be legal, would leave it to the "trade isn't surprising when you consider what it has going experts" in the executive branch to deter- mine whether other countries have erected for it. trade barriers. Irresistible characters with strong fan loyalties Fowler added that he hoped to have a "preliminary report" on the study "pretty across the nation. soon." In its pending notice of inquiry and notice Wonderfully funny situations of proposed rulemaking on the authorization spotlighting the superb comedic talents of of private international satellite systems, the FCC has requested comment on the issues stars John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Priscilla raised by President Reagan's determination Barnes, that such private systems are required in the Suzanne Somers, Norman Fell, national interest, provided that they are re- Audra Lindley and Don Knotts. stricted to protect Intelsat from "significant" economic harm and that the capacity the pri- And overwhelming appeal vate systems sell or lease is not connected for young women, young with public- switched message networks adults, (BROADCASTING, Dec. 31, 1984). and teens. At the hearing last week, Fowler said he didn't believe the commission was legally Get THREE'S COMPANY, "bound" by the administration's recommen- the powerhouse strip dations. "But speaking personally I would give heavy weight to those recommenda- that outranks them all. tions," the chairman said. In response to questioning by Carr, Fowler It'll make a said that if the commission decided it needed a new rule to grant pending applications for clean sweep private international satellite service, it on your would propose a new rulemaking. But Fowler questioned whether a rule would be station, too. necessary. In response to another question by Carr, Fowler said the commission would "have to address" whether telecommunications tech- 'SOURCE: nology is too "smart" to distinguish, or en- Arbitron Syndicated force a distinction, between public- switched Program Analysis and private services. Carr also wanted to know what would From happen if the FCC determined that Intelsat wouldn't suffer significant economic harm D.L. Taffner but Intelsat itself asserted the contrary. In Syndication Sales that case, Fowler said the commission "may- New York be" would reconsider. But Fowler also said (212) 245 -4680 he didn't think the agency would have to "forfeit" to Intelsat on that question. Atlanta (404) 393 -2491 On yet another issue, Fowler made it clear that he thought AM daytimers should re- Chicago ceive "special consideration" for the new (312) 593 -3006 FM's resulting from the commission's Dock- Los Angeles et 80-90 proceeding. (213) 937 -1144 In his prepared testimony for the hearing, the conditions in the new cable act as appro- case law "does not support the city's attempt cable industry (see story, page 50.) priate for a city to impose as part of its fran- to single out one cable television company to On must -carry, Ferris noted that the Na- chise process." be the one speaker it will permit to use public tional Association of Broadcasters has listed The new ground the court broke, in Rog- property for expressive purposes, while it two top legislative priorities for 1985: "To ers' view, was in saying that "the highest forbids access for those purposes to all oth- eliminate all content regulation for broad- bidder for a franchise shouldn't necessarily ers." Such a procedure, the court added, casters, and to codify the must carry rules for be the only one to provide cable service. "would be akin to allowing the government cable." He criticized the broadcasting indus- That's a far cry from saying a cable system discretion to grant a permit for the operation try for being inconsistent. And said broad- can provide service without conditions of newspaper vending machines located on casters were "waving the First Amendment ..If a system meets a city's minimum re- public streets only to the newspaper that flag for themselves and seeking to have quirements, it shouldn't be barred." To Rog- 'best' serves the community, a practice we onerous content regulation, in the form of ers, this represents a setback for cities as find clearly invalid." mandatory broadcast signal carriage, sad- well as the cable industry: Their "traditional For all of that, the court on several occa- dled in perpetuity to the backs of the cable way of doing business " -a recognition by sions stressed, as Rogers noted, that it was industry." both sides that "the highest bidder" for a not deciding "the validity of any of the spe- Furthermore, he cited the FCC's redesig- franchise receives a de facto exclusive fran- cific requirements called for by the city's nation of the Orlando, Fla., market in its chise-has been declared invalid. franchising process." Specifically, the court must-carry rules to include two additional With all of those disparate analyses, it was not passing on whether the city may television signals, as posing serious prob- may take a decision by the Supreme Court to require cable operators to turn over channels lems for the industry. "It may increase the sort out and resolve the First Amendment for use by the government, by educational copyright payments of cable systems in this questions that the case raises. Indeed, the institutions, and by the public and for leased area as well, if signals are judged 'local' by panel's decision even appears to call into use by others -requirements found in many the FCC but remain 'distant' under the question -without attempting to resolve- franchising agreements. It said in a footnote Copyright Act. Cable operators would be the constitutionality of the 1984 cable act. that the requirements contained in the city's required to carry signals on which they must The critical question the panel said was to franchising scheme "and called for" by pro- pay copyright royalities. Many will have to be addressed is whether the city can, "con- visions of the Cable Communications Policy use microwave to pick up these new 'local' sistent with the First Amendment," limit ac- Act "pose particularly troubling constitu- signals." cess, "by means of an auction process," to tional questions." Imposing such require- Ferris also briefly discussed the Cable any part of the city to a single cable system ments on the press, the court said, "would no Communications Policy Act of 1984. "What when the public utility company can accom- doubt be invalid." But it noted that courts the Cable Act has turned out to be is a some- modate additional systems on the poles and have divided on the question of the validity what uneasy and sometimes bizarre compro- in conduits. The court's answer: "No." It of such requirements when imposed on cable mise, with many provisions, as the court said the city's "legitimate interests in public television systems, adding, "We decline to found last week, still in constitutional safety and in maintaining public thorough- reach this question." doubt." D fares" provides "a justification for some The city won on the antitrust issue be- government regulation." But it added, "reg- cause of a state law delegating to the cities of ulating such use and inconvenience ... is California authority over cable television. quite different from restricting access, as the States are immune from liability under the House members city attempts to do hem." antitrust laws, and while their political sub- Furthermore, the court said the city's ac- divisions do not necessarily share in that im- question Fowler tion in the Preferred case "creates an imper- munity, they can, the court noted, if they are missible risk of covert discrimination based pursuing a clearly expressed state policy to on network on the content of or the views expressed in supplant competition with regulation or mo- the operator's proposed programing." It said nopoly public service. Ei takeovers FCC chairman tells Appropriations Ferris pushes copyright change Subcommittee commission shouldn't encourage or discourage unfriendly "The cable industry must obtain relief from Atlanta owner Ted Turner and has been in- acquisitions; matter arises during the current copyright system. We must keep volved in the debate over copyright legisla- hearing on fiscal 1986 budget a vigilant eye on movements in the must tion. He also suggested that the cable indus- carry rules to insure that all our work in the try urge the FCC to "take a fresh look at The FCC took its case for $92.3 million for copyright area will not be in vain." That was whether the fairness doctrine has any ration- fiscal 1986, which begins next October, to the primary message conveyed by former al, legal or policy basis for application to the House Appropriations Subcommittee FCC Chairman Charles Ferris, Mintz, Le- cable systems." And he added, "the ninth last week. vin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky & Popeo, during circuit decision should give fresh vitality to None of the subcommittee members ap- a speech at a cable seminar in Washington such an effort." Ferris was referring to the peared to be particularly concerned about last week. Preferred Communications court case that that number, and none appeared to be fired Ferris, is an outside counsel for wTBS(TV) was viewed as First Amendment victory for up about anything. But several asked about possible takeovers of networks. They also 7Hble's must -carry proposal. Senator Paul Trible (R -Va.) introduced a bill (S. 584) last week asked about the back -door role the FCC that would preserve the FCC's must -carry rules. Trible, a junior member of the Senate Com- might play in lowering barriers to the foreign merce Committee, co- sponsored the measure with committee member Slade Gorton (R- sale of telecommunications equipment. And Wash.). It is identical to legislation he offered in the last Congress. Representative Bob Carr (D- Mich.) ap- The measure would codify the FCC's rules requiring cable systems within a 35 -mile radius, peared to be waving a caution flag for Intel- or within a station's predicted grade B contour, to carry the signals of local television stations sat on the pending question of whether pri- upon the stations' request. The rules also require cable operators to carry distant broadcast vate international satellite services should be station signals that are defined as "significantly viewed." authorized. The bill was referred to the Commerce Committee, but it is expected to generate no more Not a lot of additional light was shed on interest among members than it has evoked in the past. Some Hill sources believe the the takeover question. FCC Chairman Mark introduction of the bill is significant only to the NAB, which coincidentally hosted a legislative Fowler, in response to questions, pointed out conference in Washington last week for state broadcasting association officials. that the issue of hostile takeovers was a nov- The measure aroused little reaction from the cable industry which opposes the rules. "The el one for the commission. He sketched a introduction of a bill is not a major event. We're neither surprised nor alarmed," said National "two- step" process that might be followed Cable Television Association President James Mooney by someone who wanted to take over a com- pany with broadcast licenses without being

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But the city may sion. He said NCTA is encouraged by the erated among cable industry representatives, decide to pursue its other options before a court's warning that in defending their cable the city of Los Angeles considers itself, on trial. Perez said a decision would be made regulatory practices, cities " 'may not rely balance, a winner. As in other similar suits this week as to whether to seek rehearing by on...justifications that are merely conclu- the Farrow firm has brought, the Preferred the full appeals court or to petition the Su- sory or speculative.' " Mooney described suit said Los Angeles's franchising proce- preme Court for review, or simply give up that as "another way of saying that just be- dures violated not only the First Amendment further appeals at this point and go to trial. cause a local government wants to require a but the antitrust laws as well. The court re- Perez also sought to downplay the signifi- host of concessions from the cable operator jected the antitrust argument. And that, said cance of the case, even in the event of an does not mean the First Amendment will Edward Perez of the city attorney's office, ultimate defeat on the First Amendment is- allow it to do so." And while the decision was "the most serious" issue. "Money dam- sue. He said the "auction" procedures fol- does not settle all the constitutional issues it ages and sweeping consequences for the [na- lowed by Los Angeles in granting franchises raises, he said, "we are delighted by it." tion's] cities were involved." for cable television service, as for other ser- Following congressional enactment of the Perez also said the final word in the case vices, are dictated by an ordinance that was Cable Communications Policy Act, he add- has yet to be written. The three -judge panel's adopted in 1927 and are different from those ed, "it is yet another nail in the coffin of decision sends the case back to the district in other cities. Shapiro said, however, that cable regulation." court that dismissed the complaint that Pre- the Los Angeles procedures are not "so dif- Some in the industry feel the opinion may ferred had filed against the city for refusing ferent" from those followed by other munici- have a downside for cable operators. For it to grant it a franchise. That refusal was a palities. would appear to bar cities from granting ca- consequence of Preferred's failure to partici- Clearly, Preferred's lawyers' conclusions ble systems exclusive franchises. Shapiro pate in what the court called "an auction that the decision bars cities from attaching said the opinion imposes a "price -it tells process " -one in which franchise applicants conditions to franchise grants -a goal of the cities that if they have room on poles, they would agree to pay the city various fees and numerous suits the Farrow firm has brought must let other cable systems in to compete." to make specific services available, and then in behalf of cable systems-is not shared by And that inability to gain even a de facto try to outbid each other to win the favor of other interested observers, including a law- exclusivity could make it difficult for cable the city. At a minimum, then, a trial will be yer who has represented cities in franchising systems to obtain the financing to cable held in district court on the allegations on matters and a top aide to the House subcom- cities. But Mooney said that was more of a which the appeals court based its decision. mittee where the nation's basic cable com- theoretical than a practical problem. "Under And Perez expressed confidence in the munications law, the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, originated. Nicholas Miller, who has represented A second opinion. The Ninth Circuit's Preferred decision, by most accounts, goes a long some 40 cities in franchise cases, said the way toward eliminating a municipality's power to award a single cable franchise. But implicit holding of the case is narrow -that "a city in a jury decision in a federal district court in Kansas City, Mo., two months earlier was that cannot discriminate among competing cable cable is a "natural monopoly" and that municipalities have the authority to award only one systems willing to satisfy the city's condi- franchise. Both cases involved the law firm of Farrow, Schildhause, Wilson & Rains -as a tions." But, he added, the reasoning under- winner in the Ninth Circuit and a loser in Kansas City. lying the ruling represents "a dramatic Farrow, Schildhause has used the antitrust laws (as well as the First, Fifth and 14th Amend- change from traditional First Amendment ment and racketeering laws) to challenge the franchising and refranchising process in a rulings" of other courts in cable television number of cities and towns on behalf of cable clients. In Kansas City, the antitrust laws were cases. He noted that the court considers util- turned against the firm and its client, Tele-Communications Inc., the nation's largest cable ity poles "a public forum for speech pur- operator poses" and "assumes that the construction Dissatisfied with the service ICI was providing its residents, Jefferson City, Mo., decided in function and the operation of the wire is a 1980 to ask for competing applications for the city's franchise as TCI's original franchise was communication function covered by the about to lapse. Two companies applied for the franchise, but ICI wasn't about to play along. First Amendment." And Miller expressed Farrow, Schildhause filed a lawsuit against the city, seeking an injunction against the competi- the view the court "was trying to lay the tive franchising process. At the same time, various ICI representatives tried to persuade city groundwork for other courts to pick up that officials to renew its franchise. TCI's effort seemed to pay off on May 20, 1982, when Jefferson reasoning and revise the traditional way we City Mayor Charles Hartfield cast a tie -breaking vote at a city commission meeting that have thought of cable television regulation awarded the franchise to TCI. and the First Amendment." Shortly thereafter, Central Telecommunications, one of the two losing bidders, struck back, But Miller did not appear worried that the charging TCI had "monopolized" cable television in Jefferson City in violation of the antitrust reasoning would lead to that end. He said the laws and tortiously interfered with its business expectancy. After a two -month trial, the jury opinion represents the first victory the Far- found in favor of Central, awarding it $32.4 million on the antitrust charges and $35.8 million row firm has achieved on the First Amend- on the interference charge. (If Central prevails on the appeals, it will be able to collect on only ment argument it has made in the number of one of the awards.) cases it has brought: "This is one inning for To support the antitrust charges, Central's attorney, Larry Ward of the Kansas City firm of Farrow, but not the ballgame." Shughart, Thomson & Kilroy, said he presented evidence during the trial showing that TCI To Thomas Rogers, senior counsel to the engaged in "threats, intimidation and coercion of both city officials and a city consultant in an House Telecommunications Subcommittee, effort to thwart and stop a bid process that the city had instituted." the decision is "an excellent" one. "It stands To make his case, Ward had to persuade the jury that the city had the right to award a single more than anything for a diversity of voices franchise because cable was a natural monopoly in Jefferson City "The evidence ...was in a community ...That's what we think is overwhelming that the cable market in Jefferson City will not support two companies and that the most important part of the cable bill- it is, indeed, a natural monopoly," he said. "That issue was submitted by the court in its providing for a diversity of voices speaking instruction to the jury and [that cable is a natural monopoly in the market] is implicit in its through cable in a community. So it's paral- verdict." lel to what we were trying to achieve. But, During the trial, Ward said, TCI claimed it was "pro- competition" and that it did not object to he added, "cable [representatives are] off the city awarding franchises to other parties. Ward characterized that position as a sham base in seeing a suggestion by the court that "because they knew better than everybody else that you couldn't have two companies imposing conditions on a franchise (like re- . compete down there." Once a cable operator is entrenched in a market, he said, it is quiring the provision of access channels) are virtually an unbreakable monopoly" Ward said he expects to appeal the jury's decision. not legitimate. The court could have ad- dressed that question, but did not. It let stand

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Dizard, a research fellow at the Center granting users and carriers direct access to new systems are granted, assuming they are. for Strategic and International Studies, as the Intelsat space segment and, as Geller put Walter Hinchman, of Walter Hinchman As- well as Washburn, Schmitt, Geller and it, eliminating "the middle man" (the Com- sociates, a consulting fum that has done Bruce-addressed was how the transition to munications Satellite Corp.) and the addi- work for Intelsat, asked members of one a new competitive environment could be tional cost he imposes. Geller said direct panel to jettison "ideological" talk and focus managed. And Geller and Bruce both ob- access should be accomplished by legisla- on "the reality" that American entrepreneurs served that the competition Intelsat will face tion, although the commission feels it has will encounter in seeking agreements they will not be limited to communications satel- the necessary authority and is considering need with correspondents in countries they lite systems. High- capacity fiber optic un- the matter in connection with the notice of intend to serve. Decisions are not the prod- dersea cables across the North Atlantic will inquiry/proposed rulemaking it has issued as uct of competition, he said. "The real power represent a major challenge. Besides TAT 8, a preliminary to acting on the separate sys- in those countries is in the PTT's," he said. which is being built by major U.S. carriers tems applications. "What is this administration doing to break and foreign governments, there will be pri- Geller would also give the executive the power of the PTT's? That's what it will vate noncommon carriers. The commission branch an oversight role in the event sepa- take to create competition." Hinchman ar- two weeks ago adopted a policy favoring rate systems are established, to aid them in gues that PTT's can demand concessions- private transatlantic cables, and tentatively dealing with governments of countries they that the American satellite company procure granted one of two pending applications - want to serve, and strengthen the executive's equipment in the foreign country, for in- that of Tel -Optik Ltd. -for landing author- role in establishing policy in the area. He stance- before authorizing their intercon- ity. Tel -Optik, whose applications must be feels the procedure under which the execu- nection. cleared by the State Department, will not be tive makes recommendations that are then Dawson expressed concern on that score, a common carrier; it plans to sell or lease its considered by the FCC to be "backwards." and suggested that some of the commission's capacity, as do some communications satel- And he would provide for government par- proceedings involving international commu- lite entrepreneurs. ticipation along with Comsat, the U.S. sig- nications matters might offer some leverage How, Mica asked the witnesses, would natory to Intelsat, at Intelsat meetings. He for pressuring foreign governments to take a you protect Intelsat while allowing separate feels Comsat, because of its private inter- more reasonable position. But Geller said systems? Geller said he would start with the ests, may not always represent the U.S. with the government should take an active role in kind of restriction proposed by the President sufficient vigor. Schmitt would also delay guarding the entrepreneurs against foreign that would limit new systems to customized approving the separate systems' applications efforts to demand unreasonable concessions. systems. Like Washburn, he does not think until the other issues are addressed. And the executive branch officials at the such compartmentalization could be main- Mica at first appeared to agree. "If we're conference indicated the government has no tained indefinitely; it would break down in going to have competition anyhow, we such plans. Dougan said that, in its bilateral time, he said. But in the meantime, changes should decide on appropriate structure first." meetings with other governments, the State could be made in the Intelsat system to im- But he also said "delay for the sake of delay" Department will attempt "to demonstrate the prove its ability to compete. Geller and would not be productive. "We may kill this benefit of competition to the end user." But Schmitt called for changes in the Intelsat competition," he said, apparently referring she said that "the private sector has responsi- pricing system -which only Intelsat could to the present batch of applicants. "But there bility" in the matter. Markey said the gov- effect -to permit flexible pricing instead of will be others." ernment "has a role in dealing with other the globally averaged pricing now required The subcommittees will hold their next governments," adding, "I'd be interested in by the Agreement as a means of easing the hearing in the series March 26. knowing if the private sector thinks we're playing that role-we have to take our lead from you." But, again, competition was cited as pro- Cable claims First Amendment victory viding an answer. Kenneth Robinson, policy adviser to Markey, indicated the PTI"s may Industry hails appeals court is far from over. be losing their grip. He said competition in decision in L.A. franchise case, The case grows out of the effort of Pre- telecommunications is becoming a fact of but city attorney sees otherwise ferred Communications Inc. to provide ca- life abroad, as well as in the U.S. "The Euro- ble television service to the south central peans and Japanese are moving faster toward Cable industry representatives last week district of Los Angeles-and is another in a competition than we are," he said. "Compe- were savoring a U.S. Court of Appeals deci- series of actions brought by the law firm of tition means progress, and it will get through sion they see as achieving for cable sys- Farrow, Schildhause, Wilson & Rains, of to political leaders." The same argument was tems- assuming it withstands further court Oakland and Sacramento, both California, made at the congressional hearing by Robert action -the same First Amendment protec- and Washington, aimed at wiping out mu- Bruce, a former FCC general counsel who is tion that is enjoyed by the print media. But nicipalities' regulatory authority over cable now a partner in the firm of Debevoise & the variety of analyses being generated by television. The firm's Sol Schildhause ap- Plimpton. He said that throughout the world, the decision-and the certainty of further pears to regard the decision as having ac- but particularly in the United Kingdom and court action-indicated that, as attorneys for complished that goal. "Once you go beyond Japan, telecommunications administrations the city (Los Angeles) said, drawing hard the question of safety [regulations]," he are responding to the same pressures that and fast conclusions may be premature. said, "your activities are violating the First have led to deregulation of telecommunica- At issue is the decision of a three -judge Amendment." He even expressed the view tions service in the U.S. panel of the appeals court for the Ninth Cir- that the decision bars the imposition of fran- o cuit declaring that the First Amendment pro- chise fees. hibits a city from using the franchising pro- The counsel for Time Inc.'s American All of the witnesses testifying before Mica cess to deny a cable system access to public Television and Communications Corp. and shared Washburn's and Schmitt's views of utility facilities capable of accommodating it Home Box Office, which filed a joint friend - Intelsat-established 20 years ago under (BROADCASTING, March 4). James Mooney, of- the -court brief in the case in behalf of American leadership -as a major American president of the National Cable Television Preferred, was also upbeat. "The decision," foreign policy success. But most took as a Association, said the association was "de- said George Shapiro, of Arent, Fox, Kintner, given Intelsat would be confronted with lighted" by the decision. And to attorneys Plotkin & Kahn, "means that cities should competition. As Henry Geller, former FCC representing the cable system involved, the permit cable systems to run the cable busi- general counsel and NTIA head in the Carter decision prohibits cities from imposing vir- ness, and should get out of the business of administration and now director of the tually any regulation on such a system. But telling cable systms how to do it and what to Washington Center for Public Policy, put it, attorneys for Los Angeles say the decision provide." 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Several participants ing separate systems. He said the adminis- at the AEI conference questioned whether tration has failed to provide Intelsat the government is prepared to deal with the members "with a detailed explanation of Washington wrestles possibility-inevitability, some appeared to U.S. policy, the safeguards that will be em- with method for feel-that the Postal, Telephone and Tele- ployed to protect Intelsat and, most impor- graph Administrations of Intelsat member - tantly, the rationale behind the policy to per- implementing policy countries would extract substantial conces- mit alternative systems." sions from American entrepreneurs who He cited two principal reasons. The first is on separate systems would need their cooperation to serve their a result of "a turf war" between the State and countries. None of the government officials Commerce Departments, "in which the re- At AEI conference, Wirth supports on hand seemed able to offer assurances on sponsibilities of each department are President's position, expresses that score. blurred, as each attempts to expand its au- concern over bureaucratic turf war; As framed, the presidential determination thority." He warned that his subcommittee Mica ponders legislation to protect would prohibit separate systems from en- will oversee the development and imple- Intelsat in face of competition gaging in public- switched service, which mentation of international telecommunica- generates most of Intelsat's revenues and ac- tions policy and that if "the lack of clarity" The Intelsat/separate -systems issue-which counts for most of its traffic. But former regarding each department's responsibilities is coming to dominate telecommunications FCC Commissioner Abbott Washburn, who continues to create problems, "the subcom- policy debate in Washington -has moved served as chairman of the U.S. delegation to mittee will be forced to legislate an appropri- from the question of whether, to the ques- the conference that wrote the final Intelsat ate delineation." tions of how and when. That was evident last Agreement, in 1971, said that "safety net is And the second, Wirth said, is the com- week at an all -day conference the American bined notice of inquiry and rulemaking the Enterprise Institute sponsored on Tuesday on FCC issued, after the executive branch laid the subject, and even more at a joint hearing out its policy in a White Paper, as a prelude held on Wednesday before the House For- to action on the five pending applications for eign Affairs Committee's Subcommittees on separate systems. Wirth said the notice "sug- International Economic Policy and Trade gests that the proposed alternative systems and on International Operations. may be permitted to compete directly with Arguments continued to echo as to why Intelsat," and virtually ignores "the recom- the U.S. should not permit the establishment mendations of the President and the execu- of separate international communications tive branch and starts de novo. Then he said: satellite systems that would compete with "The commission should not be in the posi- the International Telecommunications Satel- tion of making foreign policy, nor of inter- lite Organization. And the procedures the preting what amounts to American treaty ob- U.S. is using to make national policy on the ligations. To the extent that the FCC goes issue were said to be raising questions and beyond the executive branch recommenda- generating criticism, here and abroad. tions, they will, of course, hear from the But another major voice -that of Repre- Congress." sentative Timothy Wirth (D- Colo.), chair- No FCC official was on the program in the man of the House Telecommunications Sub- Wirth afternoon to respond to Wirth's remarks re- committee-was raised at the AEI made of cheesecloth." Washburn, one of the garding the notice of inquiry/notice of pro- conference in support of the presidential witnesses appearing before Mica, warned posed rulemaking- although earlier in the declaration that separate systems are re- against jeopardizing the effectiveness of a day, Commissioner Mimi Dawson made it quired in the national interest, provided re- global organization that "has brought affor- clear that her "initial feeling" runs with the strictions are imposed to protect Intelsat. He dable modern telecommunications service applicants: The burden of proof on the poli- said the policy offered a means of develop- within the reach of the entire world." Former cy issue, she said, rests with those who ing new satellite technology with the costs Senator Harrison Schmitt (R -N.M.) was would oppose separate systems. She also borne by the developed countries using also leery of changing the existing interna- said the commission is "on the firing line" them. tional telecommunications system. Schmitt, and will "take the heat" for the decision it And at the congressional hearing-the another witness before Mica, called Intelsat makes. But two members of the executive second in what is to be a continuing series "a model" international organization "that branch long and intimately involved in de- the two subcommittees are holding on the should be fostered, not threatened, by the veloping the separate -systems policy were issue-Chairman Daniel A. Mica (D- Fla.), U.S." on the program after lunch. And Ambassa- of the International Operations Subcommit- In Wirth's view, the separate systems dor Diana Lady Dougan, the State Depart- tee, sought to focus discussion on what steps would fill a gap. He said Intelsat "does not ment's coordinator for international commu- should be taken to assure the protection of now serve the video marketplace in a mean- nication and information policy, said she Intelsat while allowing separate systems to ingful fashion" -the few video transponders feels "some misperceptions" of Intelsat operate. "If we can design such legislation," available are pre- emptible, must be reserved member countries regarding the American he said, following the hearing, "we'd be in- far in advance "and are extremely expen- attitude toward Intelsat "were changed" at terested in pursuing it. But it would be a sive." The option chosen by the President, the organization's Assembly of Parties meet- narrow bill, and I don't know if we could do he said, "has the virtue of maintaining the ing in Washington, in January, when U.S. it." good things that Intelsat has brought-coo - officials expressed support for the global Wirth, who was a luncheon speaker at the peration, interconnectivity and access to ev- system. As for the "turf war," David Mar- AEI conference, did not let things rest with a ery comer of the world." He also said it will key, head of Commerce's National Telecom- declaration of support for competition for permit the development of new applications munications and Information Administra- Intelsat. He expressed concern about what of satellite technology "without imposing tion, said "a truce" had been reached. "In he called "a turf war" between the State and the costs" involved on Third World countries government," he said, "it's not unusual for Commerce Departments on the matter, as not likely to use them. "Reliance on market two agencies to have different views." But well as over the FCC's role. He said both forces for the offering of nontraditional ser- State and Commerce, he added, "are at a factors were contributing to confusion about vices is consistent with our own tradition of stage where we're trying to work together." U.S. policy -and said the subcommittee free enterprise, and will facilitate greater re- Apart from the matter of developing poli- would monitor the situation and step in, with sponsiveness to the marketplace." cy, there was the question of implementing

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FTC said to be Go-ahead. Recess appointee to the Federal Trade Commission Mary Azcuenaga (who replaced Commissioner Michael Pertschuk investigating last fall) breezed through her confirmation hearing before the Sen- ate Commerce Committee last Tuesday. She said the lack of FTC Motorola on reauthorization has had an effect on the morale of the agency's staff: "People are very aware that we have no authorization bill and antitrust grounds are uncertain to what extent the Congress is behind all of our activities." In response to a question by Senator \Mendell H. Ford Company's C -Quam AM stereo system (D -Ky.), Azcuenaga clarified her position on unfair and deceptive subject of commission inquiry advertising and the commission's authority to prohibit generic ad- apparently started by Kahn complaint vertising such as media ads for wine and beer. She said she would approach a generic ban "with extreme caution," and said even if The Federal Trade Commission is said to be the agency could apply such a ban, "it's much better to leave such an action to the Con looking into possible anticompetitive prac- gress." Ford said he appreciated her leaning toward the Congress." tices by Motorola in connection with the Azcuenaga was initially nominated by President Reagan to a seven -year term expiring company's effort to make its C -Quam system Sept. 26, 1991, and was then named by the President as a recess appointee when the Senate the national standard for AM stereo broad- adjourned without acting on her nomination (BROADCASTING, Sept. 10, 1984). Azcuenaga's 11- casting. The investigation may encompass year- tenure at the FTC included duties as assistant general counsel for legal counsel; assis- Harris, Delco Electronics and other firms tant to the general counsel; assistant director of the San Francisco regional office; assistant to now allied with Motorola in the two-and -a- the executive director, and litigation attorney in the general counsel's office. A native of half -year AM stereo standards battle. McCall, Idaho, she graduated from Stanford University and the University of Chicago Law As a matter of policy, the FTC would nei- School. ther confirm nor deny the existence of any kind of investigation. However, industry and two types of stereo signals were being FTC sources indicate that at least one FTC broadcast and that their radios could only FCC proposes investigator is on the case and, if nothing pick up one of them. The consumer "has to else, collecting information. It's difficult to be given enough information," he said. "It's fee structure ascertain just how extensive or serious the only honest. It's only fair." And, if consum- FTC investigation is. According to one FTC ers, were fully informed, he said, they TV, radio stations would be assessed investigator, the agency makes "an initial would not buy C -Quam -only sets, especially annually, depending on size; fees assessment of the validity" of virtually every when Sony is selling AM stereo units capa- would also be collected for facilities complaint it receives. So at this point, the ble of picking up both the C -Quam and Kahn changes, ownership changes FTC may be simply trying to decide whether signals. "The only way you can sell any sin- and new station grants to launch a full -scale investigation. gle- system radio is by sneaking it in." If the FTC staff investigates and finds pos- Kahn said his FTC complaint included a The FCC last week recommended that sible violations of the commission rules and number of activities that he felt ran afoul of Congress authorize a schedule of "cost -of- regulations or the antitrust laws, it will rec- the antitrust laws. The most egregious was regulation fees" for broadcasters and other ommend to the five FTC commissioners that Harris's decision last December to drop its commission licensees and applicants (see they issue a formal "complaint" and, there- own AM stereo system and adopt Motoro- box at right). by, launch a hearing before one of the agen- la's, he said. It's an example of "two com- Under the proposal, which was recom- cy's administrative law judges. petitors kissing and joining together to re- mended by the Office of Management and The existence of an investigation was duce competition," he said. "It's like ABC Budget ( "Closed Circuit," Dec. 31, 1984), news to Motorola. Said company spokes- and CBS joining together and saying: 'We the FCC estimates that in the first year of man Ken Sowyer: "We have not been con- are no longer going to compete for the adver- operation it could collect $50 million -more tacted by the FTC. We don't know of any tisers' buck.' " than half of its annual budget. The fees col- investigation." If Motorola is forced to play by the same lected would go into the general fund of the The FTC investigation apparently rules, according to Kahn, Kahn's system federal treasury. stemmed from a complaint from Kahn Com- will ultimately emerge as the nation's stan- Among those who would be hardest hit by munications, sent two months ago. Kahn is dard simply because it is technically better. the proposal are commercial TV operators. the only system other than Motorola still in "I don't care how much money they have, Commercial TV's in the top 20 markets the AM stereo fray. [Motorola] can't buy the law of physics." would be assessed annual fees of $9,000. Kahn President Leonard Kahn said last Kahn is getting some help in his regula- Those in markets 21 -40 would be assessed week it was his understanding the FTC was tory-legal battle against Motorola at the state annual fees of $8,100. Fees would decrease not only investigating Motorola and Harris level. Fred Walker of wELI(AM) New Haven, for TV's in smaller markets. for possible antitrust practices, but also, in Conn., sent a letter to Connecticut Attorney Commercial radio operators of Class B another division, studying possibly false ad- General Joseph Lieberman last week, telling and C FM's, and AM's with more than 5 kw, vertising by Delco and other receiver manu- him "action to protect the consumer is need- would face annual fees of $1,250. Low - facturers marketing C-Quam -only radios. ed in the area of AM stereo receivers." power television stations would be assessed Kahn declined to discuss in detail the con- "At present Delco, Pioneer and Sherwood $150 annually, and new and major-change tents of his complaint, which was prepared are marketing AM stereo receivers that applications for those same operations by the New York law firm of Phillips, Nizer, cannot... receive stereo signals of those would cost $150. Benjamin, Krim & Ballon, but talked about stations broadcasting Kahn AM stereo," the New and major change applications for it in generalities. letter said. commercial television would cost $1,200; Kahn charged that some of the manufac- "It is our belief that these manufacturers hearings would cost $6,000, and a "grant turers of C -Quam -only stereo receivers were should be forced to label all sets sold that fee" of three times the appropriate annual fee violating state and federal consumer protec- they cannot deliver all AM stereo signals," it would be assessed. New and major change tion rules by not informing consumers that said. applications for commercial radio stations

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WGROUP W PRODUCTIONS WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING AND CABLE INC l TOP OF THE WEEK f The expanding world of multichannel TV

Three established multipoint distribution nicely." Although there will be some two bers, but said the Capitol Connection was service operators, which have been beaming million homes within range of Premier's "going very heavily" in multiunit dwellings Home Box Office to tens of thousands of MCTV transmitters, he said, Premier ex- where tenants and condominium owners are homes in three cities, are making final prep- pects to add only between 50,000 and being charged $65 for installation and arations to expand into multichannel televi- 75,000 additional subscribers to its current $24.95 a month.) sion (MCTV) or, as it is better know, "wire- single- channel base of 27,000. Unlike any single -channel MDS service less cable" this spring, using a combination MCTV is not going to displace cable in available today, all three of the new MCTV of MDS and Instructional Television Fixed cabled Manhattan, DeCourt said, but it may services will (sooner or later) be scrambled Service channels. "obviate the need for it" in New York's outer and each of their subscribers will be addres- Pay TV of Greater New York Inc., which boroughs (Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and sable. "If we do nothing else [in New York] distributes HBO to 43,000 homes in New Staten Island), which are not and may never but secure the system, we would be able to York, expects to launch a five -channel be wired. With the possible exception of double the number of subscribers," said Fos- MCTV business by May I. Premier Com- Staten Island, he said, cable may prove une- ter. "There are probably that many pirates munications Networks Inc., which now de- conomical in the outer boroughs. Pay TV's out there that will revert to paid subscrib- livers HBO to 27,000 homes and hotel service, he said, "will be extremely competi- ers." Said Capuzela: "This puts a stake in the rooms in the San Francisco -San Jose, Calif., tive with cable." He estimated that there are heart of piracy once and for all." area, hopes to turn on a six -channel service currently 2.2 million homes in the outer bor- The New York and San Francisco services by May 1. And Movie Systems Inc., which oughs without access to cable. plan to use M/A -COM's Videocipher II now reaches 28,000 homes in the Milwau- In the Milwaukee market, Movie Systems addressable scrambling system, the same kee area with HBO, hopes to launch a six - Chairman Jack Stephens said he is pricing system that HBO and Showtime /The Movie channel service in mid -April. his service to compete head -to -head with the Channel have ordered to scramble the satel- All of these companies have much in cable operators in and around the city for lite feeds of their pay services. Foster is ex- common, including the services of Micro - new subscribers. There are 440,000 homes pected to demonstrate the system during his band Corp. of America, the McDonnell within the range of Movie Systems's trans- luncheon speech on Thursday (March 14) Douglas subsidiary and leading MDS com- before the New York chapter of the Acade- mon carrier that has been pushing MCTV for my of Television Arts and Sciences. The several years. In each case, Microband is New wireless Milwaukee operation, according to Ste- supplying most of the microwave channels phens, plans to use a variation of the Zenith's and operating the transmitters in return for a pay services Z -Tac cable system. share of the revenues. In some cases, Micro - are going on the air Because Videocipher II descramblers will band's relationship with the MCTV pioneers probably not be plentiful before next fall, may go beyond that. in New York, said DeCourt and Capuzela, Pay TV and Pre- The trio will not be the first into the major- mier are prepared to defer scrambling until market wireless cable business. American San Francisco then and concentrate on expanding service to Family Inc., a start-up company, and George their current customers in multiunit dwell- Mason University formed a partnership and and Milwaukee ings (hotels, apartment buildings and condo- introduced last December a four -channel miniums). When Pay TV's and MCTV's sig- service in Washington (BROADCASTING, mitters and, in Stephens's mind, each one nals are scrambled, they said, it will be a Dec. 17, 1984). that is not currently subscribing to cable is a relatively simple and inexpensive task to re- According to AFT President Jim Schultz, potential Movie Systems customer. He be- trofit the the multiunit dwellings with de- the Capitol Connection includes SelecTV, lieves the market is so competitive that he scramblers. CNN, C -SPAN and, sharing the fourth chan- declined to say publicly what Movie Sys- Because there is no guarantee the de- nel, Home Team Sports, a regional sports tems will charge for its service. scramblers will be available next fall, Pay service, and Odyssey, a music video service. For its six channels, said Capuzela, Pre- TV has made contingency scrambling plans. Programing remains the big question mier will charge between $29.95 and $34.95 If it looks as though the Videocipher II boxes mark for the three MCTV newcomers. The a month for the service and $49.95 for instal- will not be ready in sufficient numbers until operators were either unwilling or unable to lation of the antenna and receiver/de- next year, said DeCourt, it may move for- say which services they would offer beyond scrambler. It will also ask for a $50 refunda- ward with the Blonder- Tongue system used HBO. Judging by their comments, however, ble deposit on the equipment, he said. by its STV operation. Pay TV's purchase of they hope to include such popular basic ca- According to most MDS industry estimates, the STV operation included some 140,000 ble services as ESPN, USA Network and the cost of equipping an individual home to B -T descramblers. When the Videocipher II Ted Turner's CNN and superstation receive MCTV will be around $300. gear is ready, he said, Pay TV will replace wTns(TV) Atlanta. According to Bruce De- Pay TV expects to charge "less than $30" a the B -T boxes with Videocipher II boxes and Court, director of marketing of Pay TV, the month for its five- channel MCTV service, switch to the more secure scrambling sys- New York operator would also like to in- DeCourt said, and between $34.95 and tem. clude Cinemax in its package. $37.95 a month for the MCTV service coup- Movie Systems, using the readily avail- Despite the "wireless cable moniker," said led with its STV service (SelecTV). Pay TV able Zenith descramblers, said Stephens, Microband Chairman Mark Foster, the mul- purchased Wometco's New York STV oper- plans to move rapidly into all markets fol- tichannel services are not intended to com- ation, he said, allowing Pay TV to offer New lowing a mid -April press conference in Mil- pete with cable, but to complement it. "We Yorkers the "hybrid" MCTV-STV package. waukee introducing the new service. are just trying to establish a niche in the The STV service now serves around 60,000 The MCTV services have been a long marketplace," he said. "We believe in the homes, he said. time getting off the ground. Microband an- long run wireless cable will emerge as a (AFT, which is marketing its service as nounced in February 1984 that the services business that will be embraced by cable" to the Capitol Connection, charged individual would be in business that fall, but, according serve areas that are not economical for ca- homes $250 for installation and $34.95 a to Foster, a number of factors conspired to ble. month when the service was introduced, but, delay their introduction, primarily trouble at Jack Capuzela, president of Premier according to AFT President Schultz, cut the the FCC getting authorization to modify or Communications, agreed with Foster, saying prices to $133 and $26.95 on Feb. 1 to make relocate transmission facilities. "The FCC is the marketing of his MCTV channels will be the service more competitive with the single - the real traffic cop in this whole thing," he aimed at areas that are currently uncabled. channel STV and MDS [HBO] services in said, "and I'm not so sure how good a traffic Cable and MCTV, he said, "can coexist very the market. Schultz would not share num- cop they are."

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 38 TOP OF THE WEEK

TAKEOVER MANIA Video Enterprises and movies were put at a total value of $205 million, $180 million of which is assessed to the recently acquired The bad news in being a good deal ESPN. For Capital Cities Communications, In wake of CBS activity, financial compiled reports on the asset values of var- Bauer said that asset value would reach $286 analysts look for vulnerabilities ious Fifth Estate companies, though Bauer per share. He figured that at the end of the in other networks, station groups emphasized that the members are not neces- year, the company would have cash exceed- Bauer sees Fifth Estate companies sarily an indication he thinks a takeover of ing its long -term debt and so an additional $3 rising in value since year ago any company is likely. Bauer said his pur- per share could be added for a total of $289 pose in compiling the numbers was to esti- for each of the company's 12,975,000 mil- On March 1, the stock prices of nine of the mate stock values. lion shares outstanding, totaling $3.7 bil- 24 broadcast group owners traded on the The asset value margin has been a good lion. New York Stock Exchange hit all -time predictor of CBS's stock price in recent Bauer assessed the broadcasting division highs. years. Using the same cash flow multiples as at 10.4 times cash flow of $165 million, a The immediate explanation was that re- he did in estimating the company's value at higher than usual multiple because its re- ports of Ted Turner's inquiries at the FCC $5.2 billion, (BROADCASTING, March 4), he cently purchased WFTS(TV) Tampa -St. Pe- about taking over a network (BROADCAST- put the company's value at $98 per share in tersburg, Fla., will soon be contributing ING, March 4) exercized a suggestive influ- 1982, $130 in 1983 and $161 in 1984, and in more to the total. Cable television was as- ence on the stock trading, and that it spilled each of those years the 12 -month average sessed at 10 times cash flow of $28.4 mil- over to the group owners. closing price was exactly 51% of the takeout lion. He noted that was a conservative esti- If speculators were gambling on riding value. He noted that the recent surge to $90 mate and that the typical $I,000 -per- takeover bids, they may also have had in per share last Friday put the stock again at subscriber figure used would add $81 mind close to a dozen companies that have precisely the same ratio to asset value. If the million to the asset value. The 10 multiple been bought out at high prices within the market price followed his estimated 1986 was also used for the publishing division for past two years, either through leveraged value of $190, it would likewise increase a total of $1.72 billion. buyouts or sales to outsiders (BROADCAST- 8 %% to $96 per share. Using what he said were "fairly conserva- ING, Aug. 13, 1984). Mark Riely, an analyst with E Eberstadt & tive multiples" for Cox Communications, Analysts see still other explanations for Co., said that in his assessment of asset val- Bauer arrived at an asset value of $2.74 bil- the new highs reached on March 1 by the ues, he uses a different number than cash lion, or $97 for each of the company's 28.2 stocks of CBS, Capital Cities, Chris Craft, flow to make allowance for the capital rein- million shares. Cox's cable operations are Cox Communications, Gannett, Liberty vestment needs of the company. For RCA, worth nine -and -a -half times $158 million, Corp., Storer Broadcasting, Times Mirror he came up with a total value of $7 billion, according to Bauer. He applied a 10 multiple and Tribune. or $85 for each of the company's 82.2 mil- to the television stations and an eight to Te- BROADCASTING last week undertook to lion shares outstanding. The NBC portion he leRep, the company's television representa- develop asset these said be worth $2.8 billion. tion subsidiary. Combined, the companies and others, in association with One observer noted that because there is would be nine -and -a -half times the $133 analysts at a number of Wall Street firms. In no active market for television networks -as million he thinks they will produce this year. general, most were reluctant to release such of yet-guessing how much one is worth is Here also Bauer said that the discount from data, as they might in a sense be developing not "the kind of thing you can do on the back asset value seems to have clearly predicted "bid" figures for companies they represent. of an envelope." The multiple of "a little the stock price. In 1982, the discount was But several analysts were in a position to under eight" Riely used for the network is 33%, in 1983, 31%, and in 1984, 30 %. He cooperate, and the data that follows comes higher than the seven multiple normally used compared that with a more common mea- from those sources. because, he noted, "it [NBC] is on the re- surement of stock prices, the price- earnings John Bauer, a securities analyst with Op- bound." For the stations, he used a multiple ratio: "It has been around the world and back penheimer & Co., said that the 52 -week of 10; for the electronics businesses, which from a 90% premium to the market, down to highs were a continuation of recent market he valued at $2.5 billion, he used a multiple 40%." recognition that Fifth Estate companies had of six. Because depreciation costs are high Bauer estimated the asset value of Storer been trading at significant discounts: "Over in the communications division of RCA, at roughly $1.94 billion. The cable proper- a year ago most of these stocks were trading Riely suggested a multiple of "pretty close to ties, he said, were worth 10 times cash flow at a 50% -55% discount to their asset val- nine," for a total of $1.1 billion. The remain- of $156 million; the broadcast operations ues," said Bauer, "but throughout 1984 peo- ing operations, Hertz and Coronet, he val- 10% times cash flow of $74 million. The ple have been looking at asset values and ued at $600 million. reason he increased the usual multiple of 10 have fueled the mini -boom in broadcasting Riely noted that by offering shareholders a for the Storer stations, he said, is that they stocks, even though the market as a whole 33% premium over the current price, a buyer have traditionally had a lower cash flow was down. There was nothing in the funda- could acquire the company, sell off the non - margin than similarly sized groups. Their mentals, such as advertising, to fuel the run- broadcast assets, and "have NBC for free." current cash flow therefore might not be up." He contrasted that with ABC, which has considered by a purchaser to be an an accu- The "asset values" to which Bauer re- only the publishing and video enterprises di- rate representation of the stations' true po- fers -also called "takeout" or "breakup" vision to be sold before a hypothetical ac- tential. Adding $20 million in liquid assets, values -are what the properties or subsidiar- quirer would have to start tampering with the which the company could have by the end of ies of a company would be worth if sold in network and its owned stations. the year and $190 million from the conver- the open market. The common yardstick For ABC, Bauer came up with a $4.1 bil- sion of debts and warrants, Bauer came up used to measure asset values is cash flow (in lion total, or $147 for each of the company's with $90 per share after subtracting $640 Bauer's compilations estimated 1985 cash 28.9 million shares. Applying the traditional million in long term debt. His estimate using flow), roughly defined as a company's rev- multiple of seven to the estimated $270 mil- 1986 numbers gave him a total of $109 for enue minus operating expenses and neces- lion in cash flow he expects the ABC net- each of the 21.5 million shares, fully dilut- sary general and administrative expenses. work to show, he arrives at a value of $1.9 ed. Cash flow is before taxes, interest payments billion for that part of the company. The TV The above company values are not indica- and depreciation and amortization. Theo- station multiple of 10 was applied and was tive of what somebody would actually buy retically the number will express the money multiplied by $154 million. For radio sta- them for, the idea being that they would only available to the new owner to pay off the tions, the multiple was roughly nine times make up part of the difference between the acquisition. $32 million in cash flow, while the publish- current stock selling price and their asset Bauer and other analysts have recently ing division was given a seven multiple. value.

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 37 I 1 TOP OF THE WEEK I i

KVON(AM)- KVYN(FM) Napa, Calif., from dis- tion of news." The CBS complaint also at- to the CBS board; to submit resolutions, or trict 23 (Alaska and northern California), tempts to obtain assurances from Adams that to do nothing. stopped Tom Busch, KNOM(AM) Nome, the shareholder list will not be used by FIM Although proxy materials have yet to be Alaska. And in district 25 (Oregon and to raise money or for other "improper" pur- distributed to CBS shareholders, BROAD- Washington), incumbent Gary Capps, poses. CASTING was told that the only outside share- KGRL(AM)- KXIQ(FM) Bend, Ore., defeated CBS was trying to keep the shareholders holders' resolution up for consideration is Donald Harris, KYXE(AM) Selah, Wash. list question in the U.S. district court, where one on cumulative voting in the election of it could be tied to the other complaints. directors. It asks that each shareholder have Adams's attorneys, from Olwine, Connelly, one vote for each seat on the board (12 direc- CBS on offensive Chase, O'Donnell & Weyher, the same New tors, 12 votes for each share) and that all 12 York -based law firm representing FIM, were votes may be cast for a single nominee. The in takeover trying to keep the issue apart in the state resolution would make it easier for a minor- supreme court where they had filed their ity of shareholders to elect a director and challenges original motion Feb. 22. thus the resolution would likely receive As of last Thursday (March 7), it was FIM's support. Last year, the same resolu- Network continues to defend itself unclear which court would decide the issue, tion received over 10% of the votes cast, against threats by Helms group to and Judge Conner of the U.S. district court according to its sponsor, Evelyn Y. Davis. gain control of stock; Turner served said the jurisdiction question was a "close The shareholder list question might have with deposition in connection with call." He noted that CBS filed in his court less practical effect than the legal maneuver- takeover; CBS fights request to provide before Adams filed in the state court and ing would indicate. Corporate shareholder shareholder list to FIM supporter added that jurisdiction could conceivably go lists show many ownerships in a "street to his court because the request for the list name," that of the brokerage firms that phys- Old disputes remained and new ones arose was "an act done outside the state that has an ically possess the stock. last week as CBS continued its defense effect on a New York corporation." FIM also could conceivably do without against attacks on the company. Early in the Preparing for courtroom proceedings, the shareholders list by requesting CBS to week, it responded to Ted Turner's takeover CBS had filed requests for depositions of distribute its materials to shareholders, queries ( "Top of the Week," March 4) by various individuals, including Ted Turner, which is allowed by SEC rules. Because serving him with a deposition in connection and all the directors of FIM. Paul M. Dodyk, FIM missed the November 1984 deadline for with its suit against Fairness in Media a partner with CBS's outside counsel, Cra- submission of statements for inclusion in (FIM). CBS and the Raleigh, N.C. -based vath, Swaine & Moore, requested the judge CBS's proxy statement, the organization organization have been at odds since the to have the defendants comply with the de- would now have to pay for the printing and mid -December 1984 disclosure by FIM that positions and requests for documents. distribution. Also, such a procedure would it would seek to change CBS's news poli- O'Donnell countered, saying he had not pro- not allow FIM to make follow -up contacts. cies, perhaps by gaining control of the com- duced Adams for deposition because the de- Fairness in Media may in fact be less than pany. fendants were preparing a motion to dismiss anxious to get the shareholders list, said one CBS has yet to comply with a request by the CBS petition, a motion that was accepted observer who noted that the motion filed by Hoover Adams, an FIM supporter and CBS by Judge Conner later in the hearing. Adams in state court did not request expedit- shareholder, that it give him a list of other O'Donnell added that the material CBS ed action. The reason, he suggested, could shareholders. Last week, attorneys for both requested for its pre -trial discovery was be that by not gathering proxies or otherwise sides were working to have the shareholder overly broad, covering "89 categories of participating in the shareholders meeting, list dispute heard in different courts. documents." BROADCASTING has learned FIM could say such activity was never really At a pretrial hearing last Thursday (March that among the documents requested were their intention, and filings with the SEC 7) in U.S. District Court for Southern Man- the financial statements of FIM; all defen- seem to indicate they have left that escape hattan, an attorney for FIM, Jack O'Don- dant and attorney communications with gov- open. nell, disclosed that the opposing sides have ernment agencies, including the FCC; their The possibility seems to grow stronger discussed out of court a resolution of certain communications with reporters and securi- that the April 17 meeting will not be the disagreements. There was no indication ties analysts, and records of any visits by stage for a major battle between CBS and from either side how long those discussions defendants to the Republic of South Africa, FIM. Despite missing the proxy submission have been going on or what questions they or funds received from that government. The deadline, FIM technically can raise ques- addressed, but O'Donnell later said they are last two requests seem to point to some busi- tions from the floor at the shareholders' now "pretty much dead in the water." ness that FIM director, Thomas Ellis, may meeting. Glen Relyer, director for the divi- CBS is scheduled to hold a shareholders have had with the South African govern- sion of corporations and state records for the meeting on April 17. Indications were build- ment. state of New York, said that according to ing last week that the meeting may not be the The judge agreed with O'Donnell to limit New York business corporation law, a com- best forum for FIM's challenge of the com- pre-trial discovery, for the time being, to de- pany's chairman basically has discretion to pany. positions from Adams and Ellis relating to control the meeting, "unless he is restricted The CBS complaint was filed in the dis- use of the shareholders' list. Conner also by the bylaws." One source said the CBS trict court on Feb. 14 and was amended Feb. told Dodyk that if he did not receive cooper- bylaws grant CBS Chairman Thomas Wy- 27. It alleges that several interrelated organi- ation in obtaining those depositions before man wide discretion in ruling matters out of zations, all sharing the same address as FIM, March 25, he could come back to the court order. all helped contribute to the campaign urging for assistance. There are indications that While some of the signs were pointing to a conservatives to buy CBS stock, but that this CBS counsel does not interpret the judge's low profile by FIM last week, there was still information was not submitted to the Securi- remarks as applying to Turner, whom they no indication of how many "conservatives" ties and Exchange Commission. The organi- will likely attempt to depose in Atlanta on the company had convinced to purchase zations mentioned include the National Con- March 13. Counsel for Turner has yet to file CBS stock. gressional Club, a political action commit- any objection in U.S. district court in Atlan- While the momentum of Fairness in Me- tee, and Educational Support Foundation ta, but sources said Turner plans to compete dia may currently not be apparent, that orga- Inc., a nonprofit organization. Other allega- in the Congressional Cup yachting races off nization could continue to cause problems tions raised in the complaint are that FIM Long Beach this week. for CBS. One observer noted that the com- violated SEC rules because the defendants When Conner asked O'Donnell what FIM pany's biggest concern comes neither from have not registered as investment advisors, intended to do at the shareholders meeting, Turner nor FIM, but from a profit- motivated and have not disclosed to those solicited in a scheduled for April 17, the attorney re- corporate raider: "But if the situation unra- Jan. 21 mailing that the FCC has "policies sponded that it wasn't clear. He said its op- vels with the first two, somebody else might prohibiting the willful and deliberate distor- tions were to submit one or more nominees be able to squeeze in."

Broadcasting Mar 77 7985 RR TOP OF THE WEEK Í also be some new faces on the boards. SMPTE vs. Barnathan: chapter two Among the candidates who were successful Society denies charge that it "We're continuing to work in close coopera- in their bid for the 13 radio and six television was involved in derailing tion with ABC, and a schedule is being board seats open, were two new TV direc- quarter -inch standards effort; worked on to meet with other parties." In tors: Margo Cobb, WLBZ-TV Bangor, Me., ABC engineering chief stands addition, Streeter said, a March 28 meeting and Frank Flynn, WCrv(TV) Tallahassee, Fla. his ground, won't retract: of the quarter -inch working group's parent Incumbents Leslie G. Ames Jr., w[vs -TV there's some thought that committee on video recording and reproduc- Buffalo, N.Y.; Wallace Jorgenson, WBTV(TV) pressure may restart process tion will consider the working group recom- Charlotte, N.C.; Peter A. Kizer, The Even- mendations. ing News Association, Detroit, and Michael The dispute over standardization of quarter- Hitachi representatives refused to com- McCormick, wTMJ -TV Milwaukee, were re- inch video took another turn last week when ment, but a representative of Bosch, which elected to the TV board. the president of the Society of Motion Pic- has developed an electrically incompatible The nominees who lost their bids to be ture and Television Engineers, Harold Eady, quarter -inch camera/recorder system, ex- seated on the TV board were: Edward G. formally denied claims that SMPTE mem- pressed some concern over the situation. Aiken, KMPH(TV) Fresno, Calif.; William bers with vested interests had derailed the "Bosch has suspended Quartercam adver- Duhamel, KOTA-TV Rapid City, S.D.; Harry standards process. tising and sales efforts in the U.S. over the Hoth, KRDO -TV Colorado Springs, Colo.; D. Responding to comments made by Julius past six months in an effort to bring peace McKeel, Nationwide Communications Inc., Barnathan, president of ABC Broadcast Op- and tranquility to the standards process," ac- Columbus, Ohio; Harold Protter, WNOL-TV erations and Engineering, following a quar- cording to Anthony Pignoni, vice president, New Orleans, and Cyril E. Vetter, WRBT(TV) ter-inch committee meeting in mid -February sales. "What more could be expected of Baton Rouge. (BROADCASTING, Feb. 25), Eady wrote Bosch? To sit back and let the market blow On the radio side, in district one (Con- BROADCASTING to say: "Accusations of im- away? In our patience working with the necticut, Vermont, Maine, Massachusetts, propriety in the administration of standardiz- committee to reach a standard, we may be New Hampshire and Rhode Island), James ing efforts by officers and members of the committing suicide." D. Asher Jr., WJDA(AM) Quincy, Mass., de- SMPTE are unfounded. I have discussed this "The pivotal point for all this may be the feated Robert Gold, WPOR -AM -FM Portland, matter in detail with other officers of the NAB convention," Pignoni said, adding: Me. Former board member Jerry Lee, society who were at the meeting, and oth- "The most optimistic possibility is that good WEAZ(FM) Philadelphia, won in the third dis- ers," Eady noted, "and my findings are that and sufficient reasons may come up for a trict (Pennsylvania), where he beat Dick Mr. Barnathan's accusations are without ba- meeting of the working group before Sep- Dianorea, WFBG-AM -FM Altoona, Pa. sis." tember." Bayard Walters, WKCM(AM) Hawesville, In spite of the apparent deadlock in reach- Attempts to resolve the dispute in a meet- Ky., and wwKY(AM)- wFMI(FM) Winchester, ing a compromise, and the problems associ- ing involving SMPTE executives, Bar- Ky., from district 5 (Kentucky and West Vir- ated with trying to create standards in an area nathan and others in the industry were de- ginia), beat his challenger Dale B. Miller, of evolving technology, Eady explained that layed when scheduling conflicts pushed the WAJR(AM) Morgantown, W.Va. And in the SMPTE "stands ready to continue to support gathering from the originally scheduled seventh district (Florida, Puerto Rico and the efforts of the working group, as long as March 5 date until later this month. Virgin Islands), George Hyde Jr., WQBA -AM- they feel there is a chance of success." FM Miami, won against Alan Mejia, WEKO The working group in February had voted (AM) Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. "overwhelmingly," according to Eady, that Incumbent Clyde Price, WACT-AM -FM Tus- the compromise standard under consider- Incumbents all caloosa, Ala., from district nine (Georgia ation did not meet the user objectives set up and Alabama), defeated L.M. George, by broadcasters in the committee. The modi- retain seats on WGPC -AM -FM Albany, Ga. The district 11 fied Hitachi quarter -inch format was re- (Ohio) seat was captured by incumbent Da- quired to meet a benchmark of third genera- NAB boards vid Palmer, WATH(AM) -WXTQ(FM) Athens, tion quality equivalent to the first generation Ohio, who beat John Schaller, WVUD -FM of three -quarter-inch U- matic. Incumbents seeking re- election to the Na- Dayton, Ohio. Ron Shannon, WGMZ(AM)- "The vote on the future direction taken by tional Association of Broadcasters radio and WWCK(FM) Flint, Mich., lost his bid for the the working group to study alternatives was television boards all held their own last district 13 seat (Michigan and eastern Wis- passed with only a single negative vote," week. The six incumbents on the radio board consin) to incumbent Kenneth MacDonald, Eady said, later adding that "the action of the were re -elected as were the four from the WSAM(AM) -WKCQ(FM) Saginaw, Mich. working group was to defer further action till television side. (Each member serves a two - Fred Baker, KFSA(AM)- KISR(FM) Fort they meet again in September." year term that begins in June.) Smith, Ark., who gained the district 15 seat Eady's denial also followed a second set In other board news, NAB announced it (Tennessee and Arkansas) ran against Wil- of comments by Barnathan on March 1, would postpone the election for the radio liam O. Barry, WAMB(AM) Nashville. amending his earlier position to say that board's network seats. NAB's executive Perhaps one of the more hotly contested SMPTE had not intentionally derailed the committee voted to delay the election (the races was in the 17th district (Illinois), standard, and was trying to get it back or. ballots for the six radio board network seats where five candidates were vying for one track (BROADCASTING, March 4). That Bar- were mailed last month and were slated to be seat. Dean Phelps, WIVS(AM)- WXET(FM) Cry- nathan statement, Eady explained, although tallied by March 25) after United Stations stal Lake, Ill., won that race. He defeated "in the form of a retraction, did not clarify announced it was buying the RKO Radio Roger Coleman, WRAM(AM) Monmouth, SMPTE's position sufficiently." Networks (BROADCASTING, March 4). Ill.; Joseph Dorton, WGCI(FM) Chicago; "They were looking for a retraction, and The committee felt the acquisition of the George A. Lipper, WLRB(AM)- WKAI(FM) Ma- they're not going to get a retraction," Bar- networks would confuse the election pro- comb, Ill., and Gene McPherson, nathan told BROADCASTING last Thursday cess. RKO is one of seven radio networks WVLN(AM) -WSEI(FM) Olney, Ill. District 19 (March 7). "The proof of the pudding of the expected to compete for the seats. However, (northern Texas and Oklahoma), was held by derailing was that they put off the meeting with the sale of its network, RKO would no incumbent Bev Brown, KGAS(AM) Carthage, until next September." But, Barnathan add- longer be eligible to run for the board. And Tex., who was challenged by G. Harold ed, "I don't want to argue with the society. RKO Radio President Jerry Lyman, who Wright, KRPT-AM -FM Anadarko, Okla. Paul My point has been made. And I don't blame currently serves on the NAB radio board as a C. Hedberg, Hedberg Broadcasting Group, Harold Eady; he's in the middle, believe network representative, says he will resign. Blue Earth, Minn., from district 21 (Minne- me." The election has been postponed until trans- sota and North and South Dakota), beat Jer- Dick Streeter of CBS, SMPTE's vice fer of the network is completed. ry Papenfuss, Result Radio Group, Winona, president of engineering, commented: In addition to the incumbents, there will Minn. Incumbent Thomas L. Young,

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 35 TOP OF THE WEEK Bradshaw passes RCA baton to Frederick New chief executive officer aspires The spotlight now shifts to Frederick, a intend to compete with AT &T, such as pack- to continue turnaround orchestrated soft -spoken former television timebuyer et switchers, but "we are in private networks by Bradshaw, who remains chairman who rose steadily through the ranks of Gen- now, and we expect that to grow. We are eral Electric for 34 years and, at the time he putting added value services to our back- Robert R. Frederick, the former General was approached by Bradshaw, headed GE's bone carriers, our satellite system and telex Electric executive brought in by RCA chair- international sector. Analysts note that Fre- system, so it's a value -added question there: man Thorton Bradshaw 30 months ago to derick's assignment is no less formidable How many new services can you add which help turn the communications/entertainment than Bradshaw's: to continue RCA on its will leverage the investment you have ?" giant around, has been made chief executive recovery course but remain open to taking As for RCA's transportation unit-Hertz officer by the RCA board of directors. The risks. rental cars and trucks -Frederick said there moved surprised no one. It was announced In an interview with BROADCASTING, is no longer pressure to divest it. "Hertz is at RCA's annual shareholders meeting IO Frederick said his top priority was to contin- throwing off cash, it gives us a handsome months ago that Frederick, RCA's president ue the recovery started by Bradshaw, who number of investment tax credits and it's and chief operating officer since September took over RCA four years ago. "My job is to number one in its industry," he explained. 1982, would be given the CEO title within a keep it going, only faster," he explained. And Frederick says he is happy that Brad- year. "We've made some pretty good improve- shaw will still be around, although for how Bradshaw will remain chairman and "pro- ments and come to be in excellent financial long is not clear. "I would like to have him vide advice and oversight for the CEO in the shape. Now what we need to do is continue stay several years because he has a wealth of area of entertainment (NBC, records and to build our future earnings base." knowledge and so many outside friends and video), public and government affairs, and Frederick stressed that RCA will continue knows so many important people," he said. major acquistion planning," according to to focus on its core businesses. In entertain- "We have such a fine working relationship - RCA. Frederick will be responsible for all of ment, he emphasized, the faith is strong, and I think he feels that way too -that we RCA's businesses, and all operating units although there will be some changes. "We divided the labor just fine. We haven't had a will report to him, including NBC. As chief see the network, the O &O's, as clearly still a conflict yet. He tells me: 'You are the CEO. I operating officer, Frederick had day -to -day very important part of RCA, and broadcast- understand what that means.' So I don't an- responsibilities for all of RCA's operating ing is going to be with us a long time. We're ticipate any friction. Now I'm not sure this divisions except NBC. (NBC Chairman not as paranoid about the cable operators as would work in every situation, but the chem- Grant Tinker reported to Bradshaw.) some people think," Frederick said. But, he istry is here. I think it's the best of all worlds At the same time, the RCA board elected added, "Probably the greatest change is because we get to keep using his consider- William French Smith, former U.S. attorney we'll be doing more of our own production able wisdom and at the same time they can general, and Grant Tinker, chairman and because the limitations placed on the net- hold me responsible for the results." CEO of NBC, to the board of directors, in- works expire starting in 1990 -we're per- Frederick was not a total stranger to creasing RCA's board members from 11 to mitted to produce more of our own product. broadcasting before he joined RCA. As an 13. So we'll see a gradual evolution into perhaps advertising manager in Louisville, Ky., dur- Frederick has been considered the heir ap- more backwards verticle integration, but ing the 1950's, he bought time on television parent by analysts ever since RCA went out- still we'll be buying a very high percentage for GE's consumer products in the days, he side in 1982 to pick a chief operating officer. from the studios." points out, when sponsors bought whole The Bradshaw- Frederick succession is re- In electronics, he noted, RCA sees a shows, not 30- second spots. garded as the first orderly transition to have growing market for its new Dimensia, a Frederick admits that RCA is not invul- occurred in a decade at the upper echelon of complete home entertainment center that in- nerable as a possible takeover target, and is the $10.1- billion company. When Bradshaw, cludes a television monitor /receiver, VCR, aware that communications/entertainment a former president of Atlantic Richfield Co. stereo speakers, and compact disk player - companies are favorite prey on Wall Street and long -standing member of the RCA and can be integrated with a personal com- recently. Frederick says he doesn't want to board, became chairman in July 1981, RCA puter. The bells- and -whistle system lists for "get into the philosophy of takeover or no was top heavy from a series of acquisitions about $5,000, but Frederick foresees the takeover because I can argue either side of that did not fit in with its core businesses of price coming down. In communications, the question ... but we feel predators should communications, entertainment and elec- Frederick makes it clear that RCA doesn't be delayed, and there are things we've done tronics. Under Bradshaw's aegis, RCA di- to make it a little more difficult." vested several of its ill- fitting acquisitions, But with RCA in so many businesses, ranging from a frozen foods company to a Frederick doesn't see himself as becoming a greeting card publisher and, most recently, broadcasting industry "figure." "I don't have C.I.T. Financial Corp., the giant consumer any plans to try and create a large image for financial services company bought last year Frederick," he said. "I try to create a good by Manufacturers Hanover for $1.5 billion. image for RCA. That doesn't mean I won't RCA, once criticized for being poorly step up to responsibilities as a spokesman for managed and without a corporate focus, is RCA whenever it's appropriate. But as for now the darling of Wall Street's security ana- consciously trying to create a figure in the lysts. Although several still question RCA's industry, I don't think that serves the share- future direction, the praise for Bradshaw and holders. Of course, Grant Tinker is our pri- the team he put in place is nearly universal. mary representative." In 1981, the year Bradshaw took control, And Tinker, Frederick emphasized, is one RCA reported a loss of $14.5 million, and of RCA's most prized assets, the reason he the interest from long -term debt-nearly was asked to rejoin the RCA board. "He half its capital -choked its cash flow. In represents a very important part of RCA. He 1984, RCA earned $341 million on revenue is a national figure in his own right, and a of $10.1 billion, up 50% and 13%, respec- very wise person about things other than tively, from the year before. broadcasting. And we looked for a diversi- "Bradshaw brought professionalism to the fied board and he happened to fit our bill for company for the first time in a long while," a very strong person. We don't know how remarked Chuck Ryan, an analyst with Mer- long he'll stay with us." Then, Frederick rill Lynch. "He gave it direction and focus. cautiously laughed, "That's one way we can The results speak for themselves." Bradshaw and Frederick keep him."

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60 Minutes crew, which is preparing to broadcast a piece on the citizen movement advocating a ban on beer and wine ads. Seated on the dias, in

the picture at left (1 -r): Don Shea, president of the U.S. Brewers Associ- ation; Art Silverman of the Wine Institute, and Jerry Sachs, president, Beer and wine update. During NAB's legislative conference last week, Capital Center, and chairman of the Washington Regional Alcohol Pro- state association officials met with representatives of the beer and wine gram. The panel was moderated by Andy Ockershausen (at podium), industry to discuss some of the public service activities their industries are chairman of the NAB's Alcohol Task Force. conducting to fight alcohol abuse. The exchange of ideas was filmed by a Also present (at right, l -r) were: NAB's Fritts, Summers and McCoy that the broadcasters' visits were paying off. pressed by some of the things we're doing," lobbying Congress was like "calling on a The reports back from the Hill were posi- said Lee Davis, vice president for radio, client and trying to make a sale." tive. "We appear to be in good shape, al- Wisconsin Broadcasters Association. Summers also urged them to carefully though everybody realizes this is a volatile "There seems to be a growing sensitivity that monitor activities at the state legislatures. issue that could change at any time," said we are only the messengers and that we are "Things can happen very quickly on beer John Summers, NAB executive vice presi- very much a part of the solution," said Ed and wine on a state level," Summers said. dent for government relations. Among those Oilier, NAB radio vice chairman. "If you get 10 or 12 states acting on this then queried by BROADCASTING, there was an Nevertheless, some members of Congress we'll probably see a snowball effect," Sum- overwhelming sense of accomplishment. were concerned about beer and wine ads. mers warned. "We've got to be on guard Nonetheless, the general consensus was that "They understand our plight, but there's con- here and you've got to be on guard there," he the problem is one that is not going to go cern especially from their constituency. Two added. away. congressmen said they were getting some One state official voiced concern about Task forces dedicated to fighting the prob- pressure and if they were to survey, they the possibility of a ban being attached as an lems associated with alcohol abuse (primar- would likely find a large amount of their amendment to a piece of legislation on the ily drunk driving) have been established by constituents would oppose beer and wine House or Senate floor. "We're taking steps to broadcasters in almost every state. The ads," commented Iowa's Sanders. try and insure that doesn't happen," Sum- NAB's national campaign against drunk In general, most broadcasters reported mers said. And Fritts felt an ad ban bill driving was cited frequently during the con- their representatives "hadn't heard that much would be introduced during this session of ference. As part of its latest project, "Oper- about a ban." Some members indicated they Congress. "Quite frankly, we're surprised ation Prom/Graduation," NAB will supply had not even been contacted by the PTA. The there's not been legislation introduced al- all broadcasters with public service an- National PTA is one of 20 organizations that ready. That's due to the broadcasters," Fritts nouncements and other material to be used have banded together in support of Project added. during high school and graduation weeks to SMART (Stop Marketing Alcohol on Radio Another broadcaster was worried about prevent teen -agers from drinking and driv- and Television), a coalition working toward the tone of a story 60 Minutes is planning to ing. passage of legislation banning the commer- air on the ad ban movement (BROADCAST- Last December, for example, the Iowa cials or mandating equal time for counterad- ING, Feb. 4). Fritts, who was interviewed for Broadcasters Association sponsored a two - vertising. the program, explained, "You never know hour public affairs program on drunk driving The Ohio broadcasters (about 100 went to how it's going to turn out. To quote the pro- that aired from 1 to 3 p.m. on 23 stations. Washington) were asked: "Why are you here ducer, 'Everybody gets burned a little bit.' " IBA President Bill Sanders explained how in such force ?" said Dale Bring, executive Indeed, the state official feared the 60 Min- his association had formed a coalition with director, Ohio Association of Broadcasters. utes piece would create a perception that the state government officials and the medical "We told them we were here to tell our side broadcasting industry's campaign against al- and academic communities, among others, of the story early. We found that most mem- cohol abuse issues is self serving and is only to tackle alcohol and drug abuse. Moreover, bers were supportive of our viewpoint. being conducted to combat a ban. he noted, IBA is funding the making of a However, because there's no legislation it's "Sure, people are going to link them. film on drunk driving featuring "kids talking hard to get a commitment," he said. Sure, in the past year there has been acceler- to kids" on the subject. But even if the broadcasters appeared to ated interest. But we're responding in a way The broadcasters' activities, according to be jumping the gun, there was an over- we think will do some good," Summers re- reports, received considerable praise from whelming sense that the industry needs to marked. "There is a proprietary interest, but the legislators. "They were impressed that stay out front on this issue and that grass it goes far beyond that," Fritts added. How- we were taking the initiative," said John roots lobbying is essential. "All politics is ever, the concern about the impact of the 60 Larkin, vice president, Oregon Association local and people respond to the local folks Minutes piece seemed to be characterized of Broadcasters. The Oregon group met with back home, " said NAB President Eddie best by one Washington observer: "It would Senator Robert Packwood (R -Ore.), who has Fritts. be ironic if this issue came to life as a result been a critic of the industry's lobbying abili- Fritts, Summers and Tom McCoy, NAB of 60 Minutes." ties. Larkin said Packwood commended the vice president, broadcaster congressional re- Although beer and wine ads dominated industry: "For once we were out front lead- lations, addressed the group during the final most of the conference, there was also dis- ing this thing rather than being behind the day of the conference. "I encourage you to cussion concerning a proposal calling on eight ball." go back and ask state broadcasters to get NAB to add four nonvoting seats to its radio Some congressmen were even familiar more involved in the process. Broadcasters and television boards to be filled by state with the public service announcements the have more power than they have ever uti- association executive directors representing industry is using. "Many of them were im- lized," McCoy said. He emphasized that four regions of the country.

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 33 I TOP OF THE WEEK Mass Media Bureau's recommendation mission from using lotteries for the new the new FM's. would permit a daytimer to retain the AM FM's. On less controversial matters, the Mass daytime station and avoid a diversity demerit The sources on the Senate Commerce Media Bureau is still expected to recom- at the same time. In addition, the daytimer Committee and House Telecommunications mend that the acceptance of applications be would get a distinct preference in a compara- Subcommittee, however, said the lottery staggered. The bureau has been planning to tive hearing under the commission's "best statute would permit the FCC to use lotteries recommend the use of a lottery to determine practicable service" criteria, the source said. for the new FM's. Both also said the com- which applications to consider first. Under What it all boils down to: "Where a daytimer mission's desire to grant daytimers relief was the plan, the lottery would be used to select a in a community is local (not absentee a primary motivation for going the compara- channel number, and only applications for owned], then there's no way to beat him tive route. the channel number picked would be accept- out," the source said. The Senate Commerce Committee source ed at any given time. There are, however, some indications that said the lottery statute says that if the corn- Another item scheduled to be addressed at the preference might not survive in that mission uses a lottery for a mass media ser- the meeting proposes to eliminate traditional form. The precise make -up of the preference vice, it must provide preferences for minor- cut -off procedures. Under the commission's was said to be under discussion by the com- ities and diversity purposes. It was this current procedures, applications that are ac- missioners themselves last week. "There are source's "guess" that the commission might cepted for filing are placed on cut -off lists, some tough legal issues involved," one FCC have discretion to provide other sorts of which notify other parties of the filing and source said. preferences. give them time to file competing applica- There are also indications that the com- But Tom Rogers, the senior counsel for tions and petitions to deny. mission's desire to grant daytimer prefer- the House Telecommunications Subcommit- Instead of continuing its use of the lists, ences may end up bogging down the pro- tee who worked on the legislation in ques- the bureau is planning to recommend that the ceeding for everyone, daytimer and tion, said the lottery statute didn't give the FCC resort to filing "windows," much like nondaytimer alike. commission discretion to provide a prefer- those it has been using for cellular radio ap- Actual implementation of the proceeding ence for AM daytimers. "That would render plications. already has been delayed for at least one the minority preference meaningless," Rog- Assuming the FCC OK's that plan, there month while the commission reportedly was ers said. Rogers added that the commission would be public notice of the channel num- wrestling over the daytimer preference ques- might have discretion under the statute to ber selected by the lottery, and applicants tion. And last week congressional sources come up with other preferences that encour- would be given a specified time to file. revealed that one of the commission's prima- age diversity. "But to give preferences for Unless the commission is inundated by ry reasons for opting to use comparative daytimers, established broadcasters-that applications, the bureau still thinks it will be hearings, instead of lotteries, to award would be a reading of the statute that I don't able to accept applications for all 689 allot- grants for the new stations was to provide think would be permissible," Rogers said. ments within three years. daytimers relief. Rogers added that the subcommittee One FCC source last week denied that the would monitor the commission's handling of daytimer question prompted the proposal to the proceeding "very closely to make sure use comparative hearings. The source said the goals of minority ownership and diversi- Broadcasters take the motivation was to discourage the filing ty are not frustrated." of speculative applications. This source con- In its rulemaking, the FCC proposed to case for beer -wine ceded that comparative hearings themselves disregard daytime facilities for diversity pur- can be time consuming. But the source also poses for FM's in the same market. The to Washington pointed out that "a lot" of comparative situa- commission also proposed to grant a day- tions never make it to hearing because obvi- timer a preference over other applicants. In Three -day state presidents meeting ous losers under comparative criteria tend to addition, it asked whether a daytimer should features strong lobbying activity "settle out." Yet another commission source be required to divest itself of the daytime with Congress, pleas from NAB to said the lottery statute prohibited the corn- facility as a condition for a grant of one of step up grass -roots pressure and keep close watch on state legislatures The National Association of Broadcasters mobilized its home -town lobbying forces (more than 200 broadcasters) in Washington last week as part of a three -day legislative conference. They came mostly to lodge a protest against any legislative attempts to ban beer and wine ads from radio and televi- sion, and left feeling "cautiously optimis- tic," but not "complacent." Every year NAB hosts a conference for state broadcasting association presidents and executive directors, who spend most of their time on Capitol Hill. (This year 113 associ- ation officials representing 49 states and Puerto Rico were joined by more than 100 broadcasters. NAB estimates they met with about 80% of the House and Senate mem- bers.) For NAB, the conference provided an op- portunity to present its case to Congress.

Columbus night. CBS Television held a sneak preview of Christopher Columbus, a six-hou r And although a number of workshops were mini- series scheduled to air in May, at the Kennedy Center in Washington last week. The devoted to improving association manage- dramatization was produced by RAI, Italian television network, and Clesi Cinematografica of ment and addressing the problems faced by Italy, in association with Antenne 2 of France, Bavaria Atelier of Germany, and Lorimar. Shown state broadcasters, the main purpose of the at the reception, following the screening, (I to r): Merv Adelson, chairman of Lorimar; Renato meeting was to launch an effective grass- Pachetti, chairman of RAI; Tony Malara, president, CBS Television Network, and Tom Leahy, roots offensive to stop the beer and wine ad VP, CBS /Broadcast Group. The mini -series will air in two parts, May 5 -6. ban proponents. By the end of the conference it seemed

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I TOP OF THE WEEK I High hopes for 80 -90

The initiative to create 689 new FM facilities in U.S. radio comes to a head this Thursday when the FCC decides the rules under which the competition will be played. While hopeful applicants and their consulting engineers get ready to go on the line, the commission is preparing to give existing AM daytimers a big break in competing for all those new stations.

Wave of applications will flow is equally difficult to calculate. assignments for towns so small and so isolat- That will depend on the particulars of the ed that they may draw no applications. awaits FCC go -ahead FCC's plan to "stagger" acceptance of the Bob Culver, of the engineering firm of applications, the lawyers and engineers said, Lohnes & Culver, would be much surprised The FCC is expected to make available 689 to avoid the flood of applications that to see applications filed for all the new as- new FM channels across the country this marked the FCC's low -power television and signments. The restrictions imposed on the week and, according to various broadcast multichannel MDS proceedings. antenna site locations for some of the pro- industry sources, the channels will attract Most of the new allocations are for Class posed stations, he said, make them virtually thousands of applications from broadcasters A stations, the least powerful category of impossible to build. The FCC made a chan- as well as would -be broadcasters. FM. Such stations are restricted to an anten- nel allocation for Wildwood Crest, N.J., but The potential applicants are scrutinizing na no more than 328 feet higher than the stipulated that the antenna site had to be the list of new FM assignments published by surrounding terrain and to just three kilo- more than 2.3 miles southeast of the com- the FCC last December (BROADCASTING. watts of effective radiated power. But, ac- munity, he said. That would put the antenna Dec. 31, 1984), trying to determine which cording to the engineering consultants, sig- in the ocean, he said. "If you want to put are worth applying for, which can be trans- nals will easily stretch 15 miles in all your antenna on a boat, you might be OK." formed into lucrative broadcast businesses. directions. Beyond that, their coverage will Not all of the broadcasters poring over the And engineering consulting firms and the be determined by terrain and the degree of table of assignments are interested in apply- communications law firms are bracing to interference from other stations. ing for new frequencies. According to Rau, handle the preparations of many of those Some of the assignments appear to be ob- some are simply trying to gauge what kind of applications, while equipment manufactur- vious winners, certain to attract many appli- new competition to expect. He said one ers gear up to supply the transmitters, anten- cations and instigate highly contentious broadcaster who purchased his station just nas and other necessary hardware. comparative hearings. Among them: Hono- six months ago told him the proceeding "We expect a stampede," said Robert Sil- lulu; Louisville and Lexington, both Ken- could result in four new stations in what he liman, of the engineering consulting firm of tucky; Sacramento, Calif.; Richmond and considers his market. "I've tried to reassure Silliman & Silliman. "We expect to get Chesapeake -Portsmouth -Virginia Beach, them," Rau said, "that all the allotments may swamped with as many [clients] as we can both Virginia; Grand Rapids, Mich.; Syra- not be applied for and that the owners of [the handle." cuse and Rochester, both New York; Knox- new stations] may not be as good as they But Silliman and other broadcast engi- ville, Tenn.; Little Rock, Ark.; Erie, Pa.; are." O neers and lawyers say that it is impossible to Montgomery, Ala.; Corpus Christi, Tex.; guess how many applications will flow into Shreveport, La.; Des Moines, Iowa; Fort the FCC until that agency sets the ground Wayne, Ind., and Orlando, Fla. rules this week. For one thing, if the FCC And then there is a large number of as- Daytimer preference sticks to its plan to use comparative hearings signments for small cities ranging from An- to choose among competing applications, chorage to Roanoke, Va., that should also prime order of business most feel it could discourage the filing of draw a substantial number of applications. as FCC takes up 80 -90 thousands of speculative applications by so- Even assignments for some of the smallest called "application mills." towns are, on second glance, attractive be- AM daytimers appear to have reason to re- Washington communications attorney cause of their adjacency to larger cities or joice. Marvin Rosenberg said the FCC could also towns. Philipsburg, Pa., is a town of a few When the FCC decides how and when it keep down the number of applications filed thousand on the Pennsylvania -New Jersey will go about accepting applications for the by making clear that it would not consider border, but a well situated antenna could 689 new FM allotments resulting from its more than 12 applications from any one enti- cover the entire Lehigh Valley. Docket 80 -90 proceeding -as it is tentative- ty. The FCC multiple ownership rules limit But, according to Michael Rau, a staff ly scheduled to do this Thursday (March to 12 the number of FM stations one entity engineer for the National Association of 14)-it is planning to provide handsomely can own. Broadcasters who has been fielding many of for AM daytimers. The speed with which the applications the calls for the trade association, there are Indeed, an FCC source said last week the

Broadcastieg Mar 11 1985 31 We just got back from sunny California and boy was it wonderful out there.

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TRIBUNE ENTERTAINMENT Company c 1985 . A subsidiary of Tribune Broadcasting Company link what ever with the USIA.- William A. ty radio stations of which I am the permittee Buell, vice president, U.S. operations, Ra- and trustee? Broadcasting Publications Inc. dio Free Europe /Radio Liberty, Washing- Only this: If Senator Helms and his back- Founder and Editor ton. ers are successful in silencing Dan Rather, Sol Talshoff (1904 -1982) who, I wonder, will be next? Lawrence B. Teishoff, president. Domino theory I am reminded of the chilling comment of Donald V. West, vice president. David N. Whitcomb., vice president. the German Pastor Martin Niemoller who Jerome H. Heckman, secretary EDITOR: Although we occasionally bump up described what happened in Germany in the Philippe E. Boucher, assistant treasurer against CBS when competing for the New 1930's: "First they came for the trade union- flu'f lftl FAate York advertising dollar, I was almost tempt- ists ...then the Jews ...then the intellec- ed to view this latest battle between CBS and tuals ... then the bankers. Broadcastingm its right wing attackers from the sideline. "And then they came for me." After all, CBS Inc. can well and ably de- So the question lingers: Who then after 1735 DeSalea Street, N.W., Washington 20036 fend itself-in the courts, on Wall Street and CBS? ABC? NBC? The New York Times? Plane: 202-638 -1 on before the Securities and Exchange Com- The Post? Or wvox? Washington Lawrence B. Talshoft, publisher mission- against Senator Jesse Helms and I merely hope Fairness in Media fails on Fairness Editorial in Media. Then what does this ef- every field on which it has chosen to do Donald V. West, managing editor fort to gain control of the mighty CBS have battle with CBS. William O'Shaughnessy, Leonard Zeldenberg, chief correspondent. with WVOX(AM) -WRTN(FM), Mark K. Miller, senior news editor to do the much president, WVOX(AM) -WRTN(FM) New Ro- Kira Greene, assistant to the managing editor smaller, independent Westchester communi- chelle, N.Y. Harry Jessell, associate editor Doug Halonen, Matt Stump, Kim McAvoy, John Eggerton, assistant editors. Susan Dillon, A. Adam Glenn (technology), stay o staff writers. Anthony Sanders, systems manager Jeanne A. Ornohundro, LSF Fitzpatrick, Randall M. Sukow, A professional's guide to the intermedia week (March 11 -17) research assistants.

Network television ABC: Kicks (thriller), Monday 9 -11 p.m.; Mr. Belvedere* (comedy Robert Orr, Todd F. Bowle, production. series), Friday 8:30 -9 p.m.; Off the Rack* (comedy series), Friday 9:30 -10 p.m. CBS: Se- Senior Editorial Consultants duced (mystery- drama), Tuesday 9 -11 p.m.; "Missing" (political thriller), Wednesday 8:30 -11 Edwin H. James (Washington) Rufus Crater (New York) p.m.; The Eleventh Annual People's Choice Awards, Thursday 9 -11 p.m.; Detective in the Editorial Consultant House* (lighthearted detective series), Friday 8 -9 p.m. NBC: The Most Beautiful Girl in the Rocco Famighetti (New York) World (pageant), Monday 9 -11 p.m.; Candid Kids (gag special), Saturday 8:30 -9 p.m Broadcasting Cablecasting Women, Work and Babies: Can America Cope? (documentary), Saturday 10 -11 p.m. PBS Yearbook Mark Jeschke, manager (check local times): Rigoletto (opera), Friday 9 p.m. -12:30 a.m. Joseph A. Esser, associate editor David Seyler, staff assistant Cable Arts á Entertainment: Virtuoso Pianist: Earl Wild (recital), Thursday 9-11 p.m.; Advertising Solo* (comedy series), Sunday 8:30 -9 p.m.; Rhythm on Two: Shearing (musical perfor- Washington John Andre, sales manager (equipment and mance), Sunday 9:30 -10 p.m. ESPN: NCAA Division I National Collegiate Basketball engineering). Championship (live coverage), Thursday and Friday noon-11:30 p.m. HBO: The Last Polka Robert (Skip) Tkeh, Southern sales manager Doris Kelly, sales service manager Christopher Moseley, classified advertising manager New York David Berlyn, senior sales manager Charles Mohr, Ruth Windsor, sales managers. Hollywood Tim Thometz, sales manager Circulation Kwentln K. Keenan, circulation manager Patricia Waldron, Sandra Jenkins, Debra De Zarn, Joseph Kolthoit, Chris McGirr. Production Harry Stevens, production manager Don Gallo, production assistant. Administration David N. Whitcomb., vice president/operations. Philippe E. Boucher, controller Albert Anderson. Irving C. Miller, financial consultant Wendy J. Liebmann. Corporate Relations Patricia A. Vance, director Bureaus New York: 630 Third Avenue, 10017. Phone: 212-599 -2830. Stephen McClellan, associate editor Vincent M. Ditingo, senior editor: radio. John Lippman, assistant editor HBO (left) and Luciano Pavarotti in PBS (right) The Last Polka on Rigoletto on Geoff Foisis, staff writer Marie Leonard, June Chauhan, (mock documentary), Thursday 8 -9 p.m. The Nashville Network: Ireland Country (travel- advertising assistants. ogue), Sunday 7 -7:30 p.m. USA Network: From Hawaii With Love (beauty pageant), Friday Hollywood: 1680 North Vine Street, 90028. 9 -11 p.m. Phone: 213483-3148. Richard Mahler, correspondent. Tim Thometz, bléstern sales manager Museum of Broadcasting (1 East 53d Street, New York) Produced By ...Herb Brodkin: A Sandra Klausner, editorial-advertising assistant. Signature of Conviction and Integrity, 50 dramatic teleplays, Friday through May 4. Also, "Producing Drama for Television," seminar featuring Herb Brodkin, co-founder, and Buzz American Berger, co-producer, Titus Productions; and Gerald Breen, author, and Fritz Weaver, actor, Business Holocaust, Friday 12:30 -2 p.m. KTCA: West Coast Pioneer, tribute to independent television MJ3P Press Inc station KTLA Los Angeles, 40 hours of programing, through Friday. Hallmark Hall of Fame: A Founded 1931. Broadcasting -Telecasting introduced Tradition of Excellence, examination of key role sponsor has played in development of in 1946. Television acquired in 1961. Cab/ems/6w introduced in 1972 o - 14 now through 18. Reg. U.S. Patent Office. programing, focusing on dramatic themes, April Copyright 1985 by Broadcasting Publications Inc 'indicates premiere episode TELEVISION cableoastlng..

Broadcasting Mar 11 1985 28 year, I believe, Al Snyder [director of USIA's Television and Film Service] said that you've got the technology." Mr. Wick's Vl reply was, `Well, we may have the technol- .e ogy. When we do have it I am sure that we will use it. We're trying to perfect it now." In other words, what Mr. Wick meant was that while we have the capability to beam Not disappointed He was asked during the press briefing Worldnet programs to receiving dishes in the whether Worldnet programs are "beamed" Soviet Union, those dishes are so large that EDITOR: I expected it, and BROADCASTING into the Soviet Union now, and he replied: individual Soviet citizens would not possess delivered: an excellent report on the West- "We don't have access to the Soviet Union them. Only Soviet government -owned re- moreland case. Congratulations. Helen right now, although we are entering into ne- ceivers could do this, and the Soviet govern- Dudman, president and general manager, gotiations to use the European satellite for ment would not be expected to put the pro- WDEA(AM) -WWMJ(FM) Ellsworth, Me. European telecasts, one transponder of grams on their TV stations for Soviet which will reach the Soviet Union." Howev- citizens to see. -James A. Bryant, director, Soviet clarification er, he added: public liaison, United States Information "The chief problem is that we can beam to Agency, Washington. the Soviet Union, but nobody will be able to EDITOR: Your excellent story about USIA Note. The paragraph in question did not say take it down, other than the Editor's Director Charles Wick's news briefing, re- Soviet govern- USIAwas preparing to make television programs avail- ported in your Feb. 18 issue under the head- ment, and it is, at this time, rather unlikely able to Soviet citizens generally Rather, it said signals line "Wick proposes Soviet -U.S. TV ex- that they would put it on television, to allow would be delivered by satellite to Eastern Europe, in- viewers cluding the Soviet Union, where they would be picked I think their to see it." change," contains one comment that up by an antenna atop the U.S. embassy Mr. Bryant's deserves clarification. He also was asked (by a Tass correspon- dent), "Are you going to push for Worldnet letter does not challenge that report. And a USIA official In paragraph eight, your reporter stated: last week said that the U.S. embassy in Moscow had beaming to the Soviet Union ?" He respond- "In response to questions, Wick indicated been surveyed for installation of a receive -only dish. we not now pushing for beam- that the technology that would enable the ed: "Well, are ing to the Soviet Union. Because it would be USIA to transmit television signals to Mos- an empty push. We'd fall down because of Oversight cow is not yet available. But he appeared to oversight have misspoken. USIA officials are known nothing to push against. Until there's a ca- in and in Eastern to have been in Paris last week completing pacity the Soviet Union EDITOR: We have read your box on the Uni- permitted negotiations for lease of a French transpon- European countries for their being ted States Information Agency budget in der on the new European Communications to have free access to information and ideas your February 25 issue and are dismayed to satellite which will enable USIA to transmit coming from television sources, at the pre- find that BROADCASTING has put us under sent there is no technological way that it its television programing to East Europe as the oversight of the USIA. Radio Free Eu- would prove of any value." rope Liberty is an well as West Europe. Once a receive -only -Radio independent corpo- the oversight the Board antenna is installed on the embassy roof in The Tass reporter then commented, "I'm ration under of for which Moscow, in accordance with an agreement asking that because at a news conference last International Broadcasting, has no already reached with the Soviet government, the Americans in the embassy will be able to watch Worldnet programing." Mr. Wick did not misspeak on this point Question:

WJU-Tv's, not WRC -TV's, February rat- ings for late night local news in Washing- ton market (BROADCASTING, March 4) may WHAT ARE have been affected by change in Dyn- asty time slot. THE MAJOR CAUSES O Sportschannel in New York costs sub- OF HIGHWAY scribers an average of $7.50 per month, not $60 as reported in the base- DETERIORATION? ball special report in March 4 issue.

Obituary on Brock L. Petersen in Feb. 11 issue omitted complete broadcasting background. Petersen joined Venard, Tor - bet & McConnell representative firm in 1959, becoming sales manager in 1961. In 1967, he, along with Alan Torbet, bought'nard radio division and formed ,:', Torbet Radio with Petersen being named IL.L executive VP and sales manager. In 1982, he became sales manager for For the answer see Parkway Communications, then pro- graming subsidiary of U.S. News and page 67. World Report, joining WCOM -FM Urbana, And for all the answers Ill., in July 1984. about the American trucking industry, call ABC -TV's Hollywood Beat was not pre- (703) 838 -1966. FOUNDATION viously titled Finder of Lost Loves, as reported in Feb. 25 issue. The American Trucking Associations Foundation, Inc.. 2200 Mill Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

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( 1 March 14-17 -First NATPE International Production sion communications law symposium sponsored by This week Conference. New Orleans Hilton. Information: (212) UCLA Communications Law Program and Interna- 949 -9890. tional Bar Associat ion. Speakers include Richard Co- March 10-12- "Telecommunications Opportunities for !!no, Intelsat; Mimi Dawson, FCC commissioner; Fred March 15-"The Electronic Looking Glass," public ac- the Minority Entrepreneur," sponsored by National Landman, Panamsat. Schoenberg Hall, UCLA, Los An- cess cable symposium sponsored by cities of Long Telecommunications and Information Administra- geles. Information: Firestone, (213) 825 -6211. Beach and Lakewood, Calif. Speakers include Dennis Charles tion and Storer Communications. Vacation Village Mangers, vice president for governmental relations, System Convention Center, San Diego. Information: (202) 377- March 15.17- Intercollegiate Broadcasting California Cable Television Association, and California national Hilton, Washington. 1835. convention. Washington Assemblywoman Gwen Moore (D -Los Angeles). Cali- March Information Day," spon- March 10-13- "Rockers '85 Convention," rock radio fornia State University-Long Beach. Information: (213) 16- "Freedom of and music convention. Speakers include Norm Pattiz, 498 -5561. sored by Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma president, Westwood One; Mike Harrison. program di- Delta Chi, on birthday of James Madison, principal March 15 -Ohio Association of Broadcasters Youngs- (312) rector, KMET(FM) Los Angeles; Rick Carroll and Lee architect of First Amendment. Information: 649- town managers' luncheon. Youngstown Club, 'bungs- 0224. Abrams, programing consultants. Sheraton Premiere town. Ohio. hotel, Universal City, Calif. Information: (818) 343 -3952. March 16- "Breaking into Radio...A Learning Exper- March 15- Deadline for entries in International Gold ience," seminar sponsored by WHFS(FM) Annap- March 11 -13 -PRIMA (Public Radio in Mid- America) Medallion competition, sponsored by Broadcast Pro- olis, Md. Bethesda Country Club, Bethesda, Md. Infor- winter meeting. Montelone hotel, New Orleans. Infor- motion and Marketing Executives. Information: mation: (301) 263 -1430. mation: (319) 353 -5665. BPME, department of telecommunications and film, San Diego State University, San Diego, 92182. March 16- "Fixing It in Post," seminar on television March 13-American Women in Radio and Televi- post production, sponsored by Academy of Television sion 10th annual Commendation Awards luncheon. March 15-Deadline for entries in Samuel G. Engel Arts and Sciences. Glen Glenn Sound, Los Angeles. Awards to be presented by actress Loretta Swit. Wal- Information: (818) 506 -7880. dod- Astoria, New York. International Television Drama Awards competition, sponsored by Michigan State University. Information. March 13-New York Market Radio Broadcasters (517) 355-8372. r 1 Association 10th annual Big Apple Radio /beards. Also in March Sheraton Center, New York. Information: (212) 935- March 15- Deadline for entries in third annual Alcohol- 4477. ism Communications and Marketing Achievement March 18 -Women in Cable, Washington chapter, Awards, recognizing "special achievements in alcohol- meeting, "Where Do We Go from Here? Cable TV -A March 13-April 3 -"The Art of the Documentary," ism communications. treatment outreach and optimum D.C. Reality" Speaker: Bob Johnson, president, Dis- part of concert and lecture series of New York City's use of media resources to spread the good news about trict Cablevision. National Cable Television Associ- Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hosted by CBS News recovery" sponsored by National Foundation for Al- ation, Washington. executive producer, Perry Nblft. Museum, New York. coholism Communications. Information: NFAC, 352 March 19- "Current Issues in the Development of In- Halladay Street, Seattle, 98109. March 14- "Unrecordable Video." seminar sponsored ternational Communications." second annual execu- by Massachusetts Institute of Technology Communi- March 15-Society of Professional Journalists, Sig- tive seminar sponsored by Hogan & Hart son, Wash- cations Forum, on "way of generating television trans- ma Delta Chi, sponsors speech by General William ington law firm. International Club, Washington. missions that can be viewed, but not taped." Marlar Westmoreland in observance of "Freedom of Informa- Information: Barbara Kline, (202) 331 -4690. Day" (see item below, March 16). National Press Lounge, Cambridge, Mass. tion March 19- Television Bureau of Advertising regional Club, Washington. March 14- 15-Oklahoma AP Broadcasters annual sales training conference. Sheraton Inn (Airport), Port- convention. Marriott, Tulsa, Okla. March 15.16- International satellite and cable televi- land, Ore.

March 14-17-First NATPE International pro- vention Center, Dallas. duction conference. New Orleans Hilton, New Or- vA41:0,§ Sept. 11 -14- Radio -Television News Directors leans. Information: (212) 949 -9890. Association international conference. Opryland, March 26-27-Cabletelevision Advertising Bu- Nashville. Future convention: Aug. 26-29, 1986, vention. Marriott City Center, Denver. reau's fourth annual cable advertising conference. Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, and Sheraton Center, New York. June 2- 5- National Cable Television Association Sept 1-4. 1987, Orange County Convention Cen- annual convention, including National Cable Pro- April 14-17-National Association of Broadcast- ter, Orlando, Fla. graming Conference. Las Vegas Convention Cen- ers annual convention. Las Yogas Convention Cen- Sept. 18.20-Atlantic Cable Show. Atlantic City ter, Las Vegas. Future conventions: March 16 -19, ter, Las Vegas. Future conventions: Dallas, April 13- Convention Center, Atlantic City N.J. Information: 1986, Dallas, and May 17 -20, 1987, Las Vegas. 16, 1986; Dallas, March 29 -April 1, 1987; Las (609) 848-1000. June Broadcast Promotion llegas, April 10 -13, 1988; Las Magas, April 30 -May 6-9- and Marketing Oct. 27-Nov. 1- Society of Motion Picture and 3, 1989; Dallas. March 25-28, 1990, and Dallas, Executives/Broadcast Designers Association an- Television Engineers 127th technical conference nual seminar. Hyatt Regency, Future April 14 -17, 1991. Chicago. con- and equipment exhibit. Convention Center. Los An- ventions: June 11- 15,1986, Loew's Anatole, Dallas; April 20.25 -20th annual MIP -TV, Marche Inter- geles. June 10 -14, 1987, Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta; June national des Programmes, international TV pro- 8.12, 1988, Bonaventure. Los Angeles. and June Nov. 10-13- Association of National Advertisers gram marketplace. Palais des Festivals, Cannes, 21 -25. 1989, Renaissance Center, Detroit. annual meeting. Boca Raton hotel, Boca Raton, France. Fla. June 6.12- Montreux 1985, 14th International May 5.8-- ABC -TV annual affiliates meeting. New Television Symposium and Technical Exhibition. Nov 20-22- Television Bureau of Advertising York Hilton, New York. Montreux, Switzerland. Information: P.O. Box 97. 31st annual meeting. Anatole, Dallas. Future meet- May 7-11- American Women in Radio and Televi- CH -1820 Montreux, Switzerland. ings: Nov 17 -19, 1986, Century Plaza, Los Ange- sion annual convention. New York Hilton. Future les, and Nov. 18 -20, 1987, Washington Hilton, June 8.12- American Advertising Federation na- convention. May 27 -31, 1986, Loews Anatole, Dal- Washington. tional convention. J.W. Marriott, Washington. Future las. convention: June 14 -18, 1986, Hyatt Regency Chi- Dec. 4-6-Western Cable Show, sponsored by May 11-15-Broadcast Financial Management cago. California Cable Television Association. Anaheim AssociationIBroadcast Credit Association 25th an- Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif. Aug. 4-7 -Cable Television Administration and nual conference. Palmer House, Chicago. Future Marketing Society 11th annual conference. Fair- Jan. 4-8, 1986 -Association of Independent Tele- conferences: April 27-30. 1986, Century Plaza, Los mont hotel, San Francisco. vision Stations 13th annual convention (tentative). 1987, Marriott Angeles, and April 26-29, Copley Jan. 17-21, 1986-NA TPE International 23d an- Place, Boston Aug. 8 -Sept. 14-Space MARC, first of two ses- sions to develop plan for space services in geosta- nual convention. New Orleans Convention Center, May 12-15-NBC-TV annual affiliates meeting. tionary orbital arc. Some 150 countries expected to New Orleans. Future convention: Jan. 24 -27, 1987, Century Plaza, Los Angeles. attend. Second session of World Administrative New Orleans. May 15- 18-American Association of Advertising Radio Conference scheduled for October 1988. Feb. 2-5, 1986- National Religious Broadcasters Agencies annual meeting. Greenbrier, White Sul- Geneva. 43d annual convention. Sheraton Washington, phur Springs, W Va. Aug. 25-27-Eastern Cable Show, sponsored by Washington. May 15- 18- Public Broadcasting Service /Nation- Southern Cable Television Association. Georgia Feb. 7-8, 1986-Society of Motion Picture and al Association of Public Television Stations annu- World Congress Center, Atlanta. Television Engineers 20th annual television con- al meeting. St. Francis hotel, San Francisco. Sept. 11- 14-Second annual Radio Convention ference. Chicago Marriott, Chicago. May 19.22 -CBS -TV annual affiliates meeting. and Programing Conference, jointly sponsored by May 20-23,1986 -26th annual Texas Cable Show, Fairmont hotel, San Francisco. National Association of Broadcasters and Nation- sponsored by Texas Cable Television Association. May 19.23- National Public Radio annual con- al Radio Broadcasters Association. Dallas Con- San Antonio Convention Center, San Antonio.

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