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FastPack May 11, 1998 TOP OF THE WEEK / 6 Down in upfront? Last year, the network upfront was up 5 %, to a record $6 billion. Last week. however, agency executives said that clients are tired of paying big increases for network audiences that get smaller each season. / 6 NCTA '98: Stand and deliver The cable industry entered for Cable '98 riding high on successes with digital cable, high -speed data and telephony but departed with cautions against cockiness ringing loud and clear. /11 Telepictures talking in N.Y. Telepictures Productions which produces and distributes Dille- and Jerry is working show with rap star/actress Queen Berry The Rosie O'Donnell Show in the Big Apple, on a talk Springer have reached er Latifah and has a number of other undisclosed projects in the works on the East Coast. /14 'amicable' îompromise on the directicn of the contro- King World plans Short talker is expected to announce next versial and ratings -high week an entertainment / with Martin Short for fall 1999. / 15

COVER STORY The Give and the Take of Fox harpoons Lampoon The Fox Family Channel has deal with NCTA convention cover- signed an exclusive TV NEWS age begins on page 47. owners of the National Lampoon for development of prime time AGENTS programming for the network relaunch. / 47 The established and rising stars Local -into-local unlikely this year Legislation of TV news are usually backed by that would allow satellite TV providers to offer local sharp, aggressive and sometimes broadcast signals in local markets appears unlikely this nurturing representatives. / 26 year. according to congressional staffers. / 47 TECHNOLOGY /66 / 34 WXYZ-TV buys Tek, NDS gear WXYZ-TV `City' spins to Paramount is heading has purchased more than $1 million worth of Tektronix into syndication with Paramount switching, playback and automation gear and has also bought Domestic Television rather than an HDTV encoding system from NDS Americas. / 66 with anticipated distributor Buena Tele 172 Vista Television. 34 / Major League Baseball in power play online Networks shuffle New -sea- Major League Baseball plans to Webcast its entire lineup son schedules are still being ham- of games, with live audio available on its Website via a mered out before the official unveil- deal with AudioNet. / 72 ings a week from now, but here's a preview of the fall lineups. / 34 Changing Hands ....42 Datebook 84 Fifth Estater 83 Classified 74 Editorials 90 For the Record 82 finds admirers among 88 CBS stockholders. / 36 Closed Circuit 18 Fates & Fortunes....86 In Brief

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Down in upfront? Predictions for network sales range from down to flat to slightly up By Steve McClellan working at one time with as little money the value -added promotion opportuni- as there is in the marketplace," Mandel ties. It's now just another media buy. Like the economy itself, the broadcast says. Typically, he adds, a handful of It's very expensive, and they're going advertising sector has gushed and clients with company -specific problems to have trouble passing their costs onto boomed for the past four years. But executes sell -offs. This year, he says, us. The network's [increased] license with a scatter market that is described by dozens of companies are doing it. "To fees aren't our problem." ad agency executives as very soft, and me that's a more troubling indication, Agency executives say that NBC and amid predictions of a flat broadcast - because I think it's a sign of a growing Fox will lead the prime time upfront work upfront, some are wondering if the lessening of confidence in the market." market this year. Despite its well- publi- bubble is about to burst. cized woes, executives say Last year, the network EIGHT YEARS IN THE UPFRONT MAR KET NBC is in the best position to upfront was up 5 %, to a command increases, although record $6 billion. Last week, (Dollars in billions) not huge ones. Fox is seen as however, agency executives $6 a little stronger going into this said that clients are tired of upfront than it was a year ago. paying big increases for net- There is widespread agree- work audiences that get ment among agencies that smaller each season. Predic- ABC probably will not fare tions for this year's market $5 as well as last year, when it range from a gain of 1 % -2% did about $1.5 billion in to decreases of 1 % -2 %- upfront sales. "Their [audi- basically flat. ence] losses will be reflected "The prevailing thought $4 in the upfront," Lazarus says. is, how many businesses lose The network's prime time audience and raise prices ?" performance is down. But says John Lazarus, senior perhaps more to the point, vice president, TN Media, sources say, ABC's base cost New York. "Take any ser- $3 is only slightly below that of vice business -you can't NBC for most clients. "It's give someone poorer service '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 clear that ABC, relative to its and then raise the rates." Source: Network and agency estimates competitors, is overpriced," That's exactly what the net- says the top buyer at a major works have been doing for many years, "The agency. "So that differential will have he adds. But now "that is coming to an prevailing thought to increase, and in a flat market you're end. Our clients' businesses are just as is, how many businesses going to pay more to NBC and less to tough as the network business, and our ABC. Clearly the market is not going clients are just as bottom lineoriented. lose audience and to be as forgiving [of ratings erosion] To continue to pay high increases for in the future as it has been in the past." lower delivery is counter to what these raise prices ?" Sources also say that more money will businesses are built on, and that will be flow to Fox and The WB in the coming felt in the marketplace this year." -John Lazarus, TN Media upfront, based on their performances this Sources report that second- and season. UPN also has a modest hit with third -quarter scatter prices are down as Another sign that advertisers are , Lazarus says: "You may much as 30% from upfront. "There's watching their purse strings more or may not like The Love Boat, but it's very little money out there right now," closely: Many companies are resisting doing a number. We have to pay atten- says one network source. the 18 % -20% price hikes that the NFL tion to that." Jon Mandel, senior vice rightsholders are asking for this year. Like ABC, CBS will be a tough sell president/director of national broadcast "There is certainly no reason to move this year. "For the past two years, peo- for Grey Advertising, sees another trend fast on the NFL," says one agency ple have looked at [CBS's] program- in this year's scatter market: Many more sports buyer. "That inventory is still ming and said, 'they have some poten- advertisers than usual are opting out of going to be there in August." tial hit shows, but most didn't pan previous commitments to buy time in the The buyer believes that the networks out,'" says one agency executive. second and third quarters. "I've never will have to reduce their price However, he adds, CBS Television seen as many sell -offs in this industry demands. "The NFL took away a lot of President Leslie Moonves still has

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mat by the time TCI is Malone pulls switch on DIV ready to roll out its digital In move seen as spur to CBS and NBC, TCI chairman set -top boxes. says unqualified no, then qualified , to 10801 signals Asked if he was contra- By Paige Albiniak and such carriage. dicting Hin- John M. Higgins With ABC and Fox agreeing to the dery, Malone relatively space -efficient 720 P trans- replied: "I'm Iis all about bandwidth. mission standard, Malone's assertion not our politi- That's the key to Tele- Communi- at the NCTA convention in Atlanta that cian. All I cations Inc.'s confusing and very he would not voluntarily carry the fat- know is it's my money."

public flip -flop over HDTV standards ter 1080 1 scheme was aimed at trying While some industry executives saw last week, with TCI Chairman John to wrestle 1080 I fans CBS and NBC the gymnastics as an embarrassing polit- Malone saying the company would not off their HDTV perches. ical fumble, others contend it was a cal- carry the 1080 I HDTV standard, fol- The statement apparently conflicted culated move to pressure CBS and NBC. lowed by a with a promise MSO President Leo Hin- "John has two networks going his way," company dery made before the House telecommu- said the CEO of one cable operator. "He statement say- nications subcommittee on April 23. He sees the other two within his grasp." ing it would said TCI would pass through 1080 I sig- Malone said last week that in talks C not rule out nals if the networks were using that for- with the networks, NBC is thinking about going to 720 progressive, while CBS is split on the idea. That appeared to come as news to NBC and CBS, Will they or won't they? which said that they had no intention of changing formats. TCI's twists and turns so far Cable's carriage of digital broadcast April 23- Hindery to House Telecommunications Subcommittee, signals is a political issue. Opera- tors are trying to avoid the same must - [Our digital cable set-top box is] designed to be all things to all peo- carry obligations that they face with ple at the least possible cost. But the one thing it is not is a gate- broadcasters conventional stations, keeper to the technology, and you have my word on that. We can which could require them to eventually pass through any format P, 720 P, 1080 I format and ulti- -480 -any find room on their systems for a dozen mately 1080 P. We will convert the formats as wel /-480 P, 720 P- stations in many markets and more and if the ultimate [high- definition] standard is constantly 1080 1, then than 20 stations in top markets. we simply add additional processing equipment to our devices. To avoid congressional mandate, MSO executives have been saying that May 5, noon -TCI Chairman John Malone to reporters at Cable '98 they'll carry whatever major broad- if CBS does 1080 I, they are not getting on my systems. I'm not say- casters put out. ing I cannot technologically carry them, but I'm not going to voluntar- The technical standard is more ily carry them. No way." important to Malone than to other oper- May 5, 5 pm-Joint statement from Malone and Hindery ators because his systems have far less "With respect to broadcasters that are desirous of adopting more capacity. According to Bear, Stearns & Co. media analyst Ray Katz, just 20% demanding and inefficient formats, such as 1080 1, TCI will continue of TCI's subscribers are on high - to work with vendors to accommodate such demands. No cable cus- capacity 750 mhz systems versus 45% tomer with an HDTV receiver will be disenfranchised from receiving an for US West Media Group and 56% for HDTV broadcast signal through the cable Any system. broadcaster can . always. of course, broadcast its chosen HDTV format over the air." Malone touched off the controversy by declaring to reporters that ICI will

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not voluntarily carry the HDTV signals Malone's comments contradict the out, that would probably be helpful." of any network that chooses the 1080 I promise Hindery made to Congress. Malone said. "Because [then] if it's not display format. So five hours after Malone's com- worked out in six [weeks], it's nuclear." If TCI cannot persuade the networks ments, TCI issued a more conciliatory FCC Chairman Bill Kennard encour- to back off 1080 I, Malone said he is statement (see box, page 8) saying no ages such negotiations. but warned that willing to take his chances with the gov- subscribers would be disenfranchised time is running out for them to come to ernment. "I'm not going to voluntarily by standards decisions of broadcasters. fruition: "My preference is to allow the put a spectrum hog on my systems," Malone said that government's role market to work these solutions out.... My Malone told reporters. "I'm not." should be to pressure broadcasters and job is to do everything I can to promote "If indeed John Malone said that, we're cable operators to reach private carriage choice and competition. If the industries disappointed that it's at odds with TCI's agreements. "If the government wants don't move quickly to reach solutions. previous commitments to carry any HDTV to say you've got six weeks to work this then government must step in." signal on its systems," said an NBC execu- tive. CBS refused to be dragged into the controversy. "Progress is being made ABC, TCI in sync on DTV toward a mutually beneficial carriage ABC and TCI appear to be on the same wavelength when it comes to agreement," said a company spokesperson. packaging TV stations' digital signals on cable. But the comments quickly provoked TCI Chairman John Malone acknowledges that he's proposing that broad- sharp criticism from Capitol Hill and casters le: cable systems package their HDTV signal with cable networks' the NAB and a mini -panic among HDTV offerings on a digital tier that would be sold for, say, $10 a month. Con- NCTA officials. sumers would have a choice. Malone says, of receiving broadcast HDTV off "It looks like the cable industry just the air for or off cable for a monthly fee. The proposal agrees with one fired on Fort Sumter," said Ken John- that ABC has been privately floating to cable operators and stations. son, an aide to House Telecommunica- ABC would provide the free ad- supported broadcast service. but it also tions Subcommittee Chairman Billy would be interested in the second revenue stream that could come from Tauzin (R -La.). "If John Malone wants the digital tier. -John M. Higgins a war, he'll get one." The NAB said that Discovery in contempt of Court TV? If bid succeeds, it muy kill service and use carriage for Discovery Health or Wings By John M. Higgins networks without consulting with affil- iates. a spokesman said. In bidding for Court TV, The Court TV partnership has been a Discovery Communications mess for years, with the three partners Inc. is considering scrap- COURTROOM TELEVISION NETWORK sharply disagreeing about how to run ping the network's format and the network. After the great lift from using the real estate as the base for one the broadcaster's point man for its 33% the O.J. Simpson murder trial, the net- of the new networks that the program- stake in the ailing network. The Rogers work has slumped to a 0.2 average mer has in the works. group has been looking at the network Nielsen rating, with virtually no prime Industry executives familiar with the for months, but it allowed an exclusive time audience. The partners have bick- discussions say that DCI executives are negotiating period that prevented the ered over programming, with Liberty having a tough time figuring out how Court TV partners from considering refusing for years to fund capital calls to revive Court TV, which has lan- competing offers to lapse. that it was obligated to pay. guished with anemic ratings when it Discovery is putting a valuation of CEO /founder Steve Brill was ousted doesn't have celebrity events or -as about $350 million on the network, but it last year. after his bid to buy Court TV one Court TV executive once put it- would acquire only 51%. The executives and its parent publishing company, "a white say that the three current partners - American Lawyer Media. At that time Midwestern NBC, Time Warner Inc. and Liberty he valued the network alone at $400 minister who Media Corp. -each would retain a million $450 million. The partners murdered his 16.3% stake in order to participate in any then put the network on the sale block, wife." One profits from improved operation. How- but with enormous strings attached. option being ever, Discovery is seeking significant Time Warner Vice Chairman Ted discussed is simply scrapping the net- control in order to stamp out the bicker- Turner sees Court TV competing with work and using the carriage space to ing among the current partners that has his baby, CNN, and dislikes a coopera- distribute Discovery Health or Wings, gripped Court TV since its creation. tive venture between the network and a military- oriented channel. Discovery Chairman John Hen- NBC's Dateline . NBC Discovery's bid last week side- dricks would not comment, nor would would like to buy the network for itself, tracked an initial offer from LBO fund executives of Time Warner, NBC. Lib- and Liberty -which has long balked at Evercore Partners and NBC Cable erty or Court TV. As a general policy, funding the channel -simply wants to President Tom Rogers, who had been Discovery would not change any of its end the intractable situation. Among the

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www.americanradiohistory.com Top of the Week conditions of the sale plan: Court TV Court TV becomes Discovery Health, Wright have sought to avoid. may not be sold or resold to another NBC may trade programming with the Rogers' chance of securing a deal media player, such as . or network. If it doesn't convert, DCI's was never strong, because of the sale CBS, which might use it to launch emphasis on educational and documen- restrictions and because of his personal another news network competing direct- tary programming makes it unlikely history in shepherding NBC's interest ly with Time Warner's CNN and NBC's that Court TV would be a head -to -head in Court TV since it was launched. But MSNBC. news competitor. his pursuit seems even more shaky Industry executives say that Hen- The downside is that DCI is 49 %- given that he and Evercore -which dricks' entry could be a good way to owned by Liberty, so it may be seen by includes two former Clinton adminis- resolve the problems. Converting the the other partners as essentially selling tration officials -haven't been able to network would eliminate the news out to parent company Tele- Communi- structure a deal despite months of competition issue entirely -although if cations Inc., something Turner and reviewing the operation. NCTA '98: Stand and deliver Gates talks cooperation, calls cable "gateway" to the home; Anstrom warns against rate hikes By Price Colman

The cable industry entered !4r/II Al Atlanta for Cable '98 riding high on successes with digital cable, high -speed data and telepho- offering local and long - ny but departed with cautions distance telephone ser- against cockiness ringing loud and vice via cable. clear. Along with Media - Amid enthusiasm for the new One, Cox Communi- technologies and accompanying new cations and Cablevi- revenue streams, industry statesmen sion Systems are Julian Brodsky and Bob Miron warned Gates encouraged cable operators to continue to upgrade showing better -than- that hubris stands as a significant threat their systems: 'The cable industry is at the center of all of expected sign -up to cable's future. this." Microsoft's Steve Guggenheimer (inset) demonstrates numbers for telepho- integration of TV and the Internet on WebTV. National Association ny, and that has other President Decker Anstrom. in a recurrent deliver over cable's network could hit the operators paying attention. theme, urged restraint on cable rates. wall of what consumers are willing to pay, "I sense more receptivity to telephony Bill Gates, meanwhile piled on com- particularly if the economy begins to slow. from some operators that had none pliments and conciliation in an hour -plus "While all of the things he showed us before," said Bear Stearns' Ray Katz. ad for Microsoft products and services. are very exciting, the hard part is manag- Meanwhile, video on demand is mov- But he also made it clear that cable's ing expectations," Cable Telecommunica- ing from vaporware to viability, and position as the network of choice in a dig- tions Association President Steve Effros cable modems are evolving from appe- ital world faces increasing competition. said of Gates. "He didn't say how much all tizers into meat and potatoes. The num- Calling cable "the gateway to the those computers sitting up there cost. It's ber of cable -modem customers has dou- residences," Gates urged the industry not a mass- merchandising option." bled, from 100,000 in December 1997 to to keep spending on upgrades. "There But if there was temperance, there 200,000 at the end of the first quarter. are other ways to come in" to the home, were also success stories. Industry projections are that there will be Gates warned. "But if you get out front MediaOne announced that it's joining 500,000 such customers by year end. ... you have a chance to be the one that the growing digital cable throng with a "Right now, the biggest opportunity drives all this." launch in Detroit systems on Wednesday for cable companies is modems," said With his multimedia (May 13). MediaOne also disclosed that Avram Miller. vice president of busi- pitch. Gates was essentially preaching to it's planning soon to launch cable tele- ness development for Intel. a choir that's more focused on bottom phony in and Minneapolis St. At the same time, the thorny issue of line than gee whiz. TCI President Leo Paul. It will add those markets to Atlanta HDTV carriage remains a central con- Hindery later chided Gates, saying, "I and Los Angeles, where it's already cern, underscored by the efforts of don't live in a world of (voice- activated] TCI's John Malone to undercut the parrots, flat -screen TVs on every wall in 1080 I format -and thus conserve pre- the house and walls that talk to me. We NCTA Convention Stats cious bandwidth. While the cable sat in in 1997 a little down. 1888 199? 1996' industry has promised not to be an ... We sit in Atlanta in 1998 a little ATTENDANCE 29,381 27,927 30,593 HDTV bottleneck, it's racing to forge euphoric. It ain't that euphoric." EXHIBITORS 375 366 357 retransmission agreements with broad- SQUARE FEET 337,900 353,000 319,700 Hindery's point: The products and ser- casters in an effort to blunt imposition vices that Microsoft and others want to of must -carry regulations.

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By Joe Schlosser that Springer was upset with the Stu- Bany Diller and Jerry Springer have dios USA plan. reached an "amicable" compro- which many industry mise on the direction of the con- insiders say came troversial and high -rated talk show. from the desk of Sources say that direction will steer chairman Diller. a middle course between two poles: The decision to This is what Jerry Springer told 'Tonight Show' viewers his Studios USA's declaration of no fight- ban all fighting show would look like if his syndicator had its way. ing and Springer's comment on from The Jerry Howard Stern's syndicated radio pro- .Springer Show came after an hosting the show, has had four differ- gram that he wanted the fight- riddled announcement from Studios USA a ent national syndication distributors program to remain the sanie. week earlier that it was going to in the past four years. Sources say that Springer's show "minimize" the physical battles When Springer appeared on Leno's will continue to have some fighting in between guests on the show. program last Thursday, he played it, but not the all -out brawls that helped But just a day before Springer was down any notion that there was a the show reach the top spot in talk to appear on NBC's The Tonight problem with Studios USA. After show ratings this season. Studios USA Show with Jay Leno and two days Leno asked Springer if he would con- executives and Springer had no com- before he was to chat with CNN's tinue with the fights. Springer gave ment. Larry King. Diller and Springer spoke his stock quote: "We're still going to Two weeks ago. after meeting with and reached a compromise. Rumors be outrageous and compelling." religious leaders in who want- began floating last week that Springer Springer also said "It's up to the com- ed an end to the fighting. Studios USA was going to start looking for another pany what they want to do about the decided that enough was enough. They distributor if Diller didn't allow the violence." and "I've done this show put out the word that the fighting show to remain somewhat intact. for seven years. and I've signed on to would be gone -all of it. Sources say Springer. who is in his seventh season do five more."

Telepictures talking in N.Y. Telepictures Productions is looking to get serious about "Rosie has a good producing mind and has a lot of good syndication in . ideas. There are some things we think we could do as Telepictures, which produces and distributes The recurring elements within Rosie's show that would have Rosie O'Donnell Show in the Big Apple, is working on a the potential to be spun out to other shows." talk show with rap star/actress Queen Latifah and has a According to Paratore, the elements are not currently number of other undisclosed projects in the works on in the show, but Telepictures executives have been the East Coast. Jim Paratore, Telepictures' president, working on them for a while. As for New York, he says it says O'Donnell's show is going to be used to launch is the right place for Telepictures and Warner Bros. to H new projects. get deeper into show genre: "Clearly in the talk Last week, Telepictures announced that O'Donnell's show business [New York] is a very fertile ground. Most executive producer, Hilary Estey McLoughlin, will leave of the producers are there, and lots of shows come out the show to become vice president of programming at of there. And talk shows are a big part of our business. the company. McLoughlin, whose place on O'Donnell With a show like Rosie's, it gives us such a platform to will be taken by talk show veteran Roni Selig, is going to experiment and play with. We want to take full advan- help expand" Telepictures' production in New York. tage of that." McLoughlin also will work with O'Donnell's Kid Ro Pro- Selig, who soon will take over production control of ductions on projects that include the Latifah talker, - O'Donnell's popular talk show, was senior producer on tatively set for 1999. ABC's daytime series The View. McLoughlin, O'Donnell's "We are hoping to use Rosie's show, now that it's up executive producer since 1996, previously was vice presi- and running, as a development field," Paratore says. dent of development at Telepictures. -Joe Schlosser

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By Joe Schlosser Short, who most recent- Fox Broadcasting Net- ly co- starred in NBC's work, and its name was Roger and Michael King think big: sweeps powerhouse, Mer- changed to Fox After big cars, big parties and big stars. lin. hosted his own short- Breakfast. Bergeron co- Their distribution company, lived on NBC, The hosted the national morn- King World Productions, already has Martin Short Show. The ing program for nearly a signed Whoopi Goldberg and half -hour series, in which year before Fox execu- Roseanne to lead the way this fall for a Short played a variety tives canceled it. remake of comedy /game show Holly - show host, debuted in fall King World is also wood Squares and a new talk show 1994; it was not renewed talking with NBC and with the former ABC sitcom star. the following season. MSNBC news anchor Now you can add actor Martin Short Sources say Short will and reporter Jody Apple- and former Fox After Breakfast host now host a daily hour talk The Kings hope for a long gate about co- hosting a Tom Bergeron to that list. King World show with TV life for Martin Short. syndicated hour morning will announce next week an entertain- guests, originating from program that is also ment /talk show with Short for the fall Los Angeles. scheduled to launch in fall 1999. of 1999. sources say. And to host Hol- As for Bergeron, he had recently been Sources say Applegate, who hosts lywood Squares this coming fall (Gold- suggested to replace Good Morning NBC's weekend edition of Today, is berg will fill the famed center square), America co -host Charlie Gibson, before also a leading candidate for a number the brothers have signed Bergeron. ABC's Kevin Newman was given the of upcoming NBC projects, including a King World executives, who had no post last month. Bergeron formerly host- National Geographic program. comment, are expected to announce the ed his own talk show in ; then he King World and NBC already had news next week in New York at a press became co -host of Breakfast Time on announced that the planned morning conference. Representatives for both cable's FX in June 1994. After a year program will follow Today. NBC exec- Short and Bergeron had no comment. and a half. the show was moved to the utives had no comment.

lars as Ally McBeal. which this week logged one of its highest ratings of the season. The network also generated NBC gets out the broom strong numbers with the 2(X)th episode of The Simpsons and Barring a Debt evíTruman turnaround, episodes of King of the the network is headed for a sweeps win Hill and X- Files. CBS ratings are down By Michael Stroud an 8.6/15. ABC a from last year, with The 7.9/14 and Fox a Last Don II and other Two weeks into the May sweeps, 7.1/12. While sweeps events perform- it's NBC's ball game. UPN's sweeps ing below expectations. Powered by miniseries Merlin. ratings are down So far. ABC is disap- the final episodes of Seinfeld and a for the first two pointing those who had strong showing by its regular lineup. weeks. The hoped that its May 'Merlin' worked his magic for NBC. the network is even more dominant this WB's are up sweeps would outdo May than last. sharply because of strong showings by February; two weeks into the sweeps, NBC is leading CBS by 27 % in popular new shows Dawson's Creek ratings for households and for I8 -49- households and leading Fox by 40 %, and Buff the Vampire Slayer. year -olds are lagging behind Febru- among 18 -49- year -olds. With that kind NBC got a nice lift from Merlin and ary's full -month figures. Home of lead, the network is almost certain to Seinfeld. Last week's Seinfeld scored Improvement's poor showing on Tues- win the entire month, especially when its highest ratings since the season pre- day and the lack of a hit event-such as Seinfild's finale is factored into the mix. miere, which ran the same night as the February's two -part movie, Oprah For the sweeps to date, NBC leads live ER episode. Winfrey Presents: The Wedding -have with an 11.2 rating and 19 share in Other stalwarts, such as ..lust contributed to the lesser showing. ABC households. CBS has an 8.8/15, ABC a Shoot Me and 3rd Rock from the Sun. still has two opportunities to improve 7.8/13 and Fox a 7.2/12. Among adults also contributed to NBC's dominance. the month's ratings: the 18 -49, NBC leads with 7.2/21. fol- Frasier continues to beat ABC's Home of Ellen and its miniseries, Peter lowed by Fox at 5.2/15, ABC at 4.5/13 Improvement. fueling speculation that Benchlev's Creature. and CBS at 3.7/11. ABC will move the show to an earlier Showings for The Practice and The For the most recent week (April time slot for the fall. Drew Carey Show have been brights 30 May 6) NBC logged a 9.8/17, CBS Fox also got a boost from such regu- spots for ABC during the sweeps.

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Jones over NEW YORK awaited deal with satellite TV dis- Two Pulitzer tributors Primestar and Netlink. The bidders left deal will resolve the dispute about The bidding for Pulitzer Broad- 'Net service which subscribers can legally casting is down to two, sources receive imported network signals, say: Hearst By Price Colman -Argyle Television and say sources close to the talks. The Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst, the lat- parties have been negotiating over and Chairman ter of which already is frantically how to define a so- called white Glenn Jones took it on the chin last working on due diligence, accord- area, in which over-the -air broad- week as a federal judge in Denver ing to sources. cast signals are not clearly received. ruled that the MSO violated a share- Former contenders and The proposal on the table holder agreement with BCI Telecom Sinclair are out of the running for would use software to lay out Holding (BTH) when it launched Inter- the group, which is expected to go "red -light, green-light" areas, net service without first obtaining for $1.7 billion but may go for as which would firmly establish sig- approval from key directors. much as $2 billion. Gannett was nal boundaries. The agreement The ruling by U.S. District Court interested in a combination broad- also would work out a solution for Judge Richard Matsch gives a casting BTH, and newspaper deal, grandfathering existing sub- subsidiary of Bell Canada International, sources say, and was particularly scribers who receive distant net- the permanent injunction it sought on interested in Pulitzer's Tucson, work signals via satellite. Internet access deals by Jones Intercable. Ariz., newspaper. But Pulitzer is "Our understanding is that in the looking for a straight broadcast NEW YORK long term, contracts are going to have deal for now. Sinclair was interest- be renegotiated for high -speed Internet ed, but sources say the company USSB digs access for Jones," says BCI spokesman was brought into the bidding by data -to -home idea Bill Gajda. "We have no plans to dis- Pulitzer only to drive up the SSB chief Stanley Hubbard rupt current service." Gajda declined to price -and that Pulitzer, which says that his company intends speculate on when, or whether, there wants a stock deal for tax purposes, to start a data -to -home service by would be changes in Jones's carriage does not want to end up with Sin- the end of 1999 to take advantage of Jones Internet Channel -a wholly clair stock. Hicks Muse may also of its claims on available spectrum. owned unit of Jones International, be a bidder for Guy Gannett's sta- Hubbard won't comment on any which is controlled by Glenn Jones. tions in the coming weeks. details of business plans for the BCI's win may also give it leverage HOLLYWOOD unnamed venture. He did say that in renegotiating terms of its agreement USSB is working on the project to buy Glenn Jones's control of the Pick of the pilot crop with a select group of strategic and company beginning in 2001. During carting last Thursday, TV execu- financial partners, which needs to hearings, BCI executives acknowledged tives closeted themselves in be in place for it to get a green that they'd grown disenchanted with the screening rooms for the annual ritual light. 1994 deal to buy 30% of the MSO at of picking fall series. The early buzz: No word yet on monthly fees, $27 per share, even though share prices NBC likes Wish You Were Here and but inexpensive flat-plane antennas had never topped $20. Under a formula Will & Grace; ABC likes Two and probably would be employed to in the control agreement, BCI would Two Together. Cupid, Carson's Ver- receive the satellite data signals. pay some $60 a share to acquire Glenn tical Suburbia and Vengeance Unlim- "We have a license to build a DBS Jones's supervoting B shares. ited; Fox likes Brimstone, Holly- system with the potential to reach Jones officials, who had gone into the weird, Teenage Wasteland and a pro- 100 million households," says case figuring that Matsch at worst would ject from Sue Costello; Hubbard, who is quick to add that send the suit to trial, were clearly CBS likes L.A. Doctors, Bronx Coun- USSB won't let the data- service stunned by the decision. The MSO said ty and a project from Brian Benben; launch interfere with its plans to that it disagrees with the ruling, although The WB likes Zoe Bean, Felicity and achieve profitability by 2000. it hasn't decided whether to appeal. comedian Park Overall's project, and BTH framed the battle over the use UPN likes , Legacy and of Jones Internet Channel as a financial 0 a comedy starring John Diresta. Stay . ashng and business issue. BTH's contention: tuned. ONLIN Jones Intercable's self- dealing transac- &Table tion with Jones Internet Channel not At www.broadcastingcable.com, only violated the Jones/BCI sharehold- "Top of the Week" is "Top of the Minute." er agreement but also was bad for Satellite solution We continuously post breaking industry news shareholders. BTH contended that ources say NAB hopes by the each business day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. @Home and Road Runner offer terms end of the month to sign a long- that are better for MSOs.

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www.americanradiohistory.com Top of the Week Conversely, broadcasters sought to limit the scope of subscription fees. Broadcasters offer "The appropriate test is whether sub- scription or other non -advertising pay- ment is necessary to receive the ser- vice," NAB and MSTV told the com- subscription DIV fee plan mission. Other broadcasters suggested wait- NAB, MSTV c 0/n/n eats say FCC should charge ing longer than two years before col- based on station gross revenue lecting the fees. Cox Broadcasting. Paxson Communications and Media By Chris McConnell dog groups called for a fee based on General filed joint comments calling 10% of gross revenue and said that the for the commission to postpone the Federal fees for digital TV sub- fees should cover home shopping, establishment of a fee -collection pro- scription services should be based infomercial programming, direct mar- gram for five years. on the gross revenue that stations keting and retransmission- consent ABC added that it would like the take in for any such business. broad- compensation. FCC initially to allow broadcasters to casters and others say. "It is possible, and perhaps even choose between a revenue -based and Responding to a December FCC likely, that cable operators will pay ... profit -based fee. "This will lead to the proposal on the DTV fees. broadcasters broadcasters a per -subscriber fee greatest innovation and the introduc- said that a revenue -based fee would be and /or other compensation for the right tion of [thej greatest number of new the simplest to administer. "Setting to carry their signals," the groups said, services." the network said. fees based on the gross revenue ... maintaining any such payment should PBS and the Association of Ameri- would impose the fewest costs on the be subject to the fees. ca's Public Television Stations, FCC and licensees," the NAB and the The National Cable Television meanwhile, said noncommercial sta- Association for Maximum Service Association added that the commission tions using subscription revenue to Television (MSTV) said. should set the fees high enough to pre- support their "mission- related activi- The groups also said that the com- vent unfair subsidization of broadcast- ties" should not be subjected to the mission should set the fee at 2% of ers: "Subsidizing the provision of fees: "The commission has recog- gross revenue but should wait to collect ancillary and supplementary digital nized in other contexts that imposing the fee until two years after stations broadband services by broadcasters fees on entities that receive federal begin reaping revenue from the sub- will have the effect of discouraging the funding in support of activities that scription services. MSTV suggested a deployment of a digital broadband serve the public interest would be fee in the 0.5% l ek range. infrastructure by cable operators." inappropriate." Regulators are trying to implement a fee plan to satisfy the parts of the 1996 Telecommunications Act that require the FCC to collect fees for subscrip- tion -based ancillary services that sta- tions offer over the channel they Digital disagreements receive for digital TV. Other options proposed by the commis- sion include a fee based on the profits that broadcasters take in from subscription ser- o to court vices or fees based on a combination of a flat rate and a revenue percentage. Nine lawsuits oppose Those responding to the fee propos- FCC's new DTV rules als, however, said such plans would be tricky to administer. NAB and MSTV, By Chris McConnell for instance, said that a profit -based fee

would require regulators to collect large At the FCC, broadcaster com- 1 amounts of data in order to determine plaints about the government's the incremental costs of offering ancil- digital TV plan just keep coming. lary services and the resulting profits. FCC officials so far have counted Some stations are worried A collection of groups, including nine court challenges to the commis- that their DTV channels won't reach as many people Media Access Project, the Benton Foun- sion's as their digital TV rules, plus another 32 current NTSC signals. dation and the United Church of Christ, petitions at the FCC to reconsider ele- agreed. "Determining what constitutes a ments of the rules. service- specific 'incremental cost' is Some of the court challenges have subject to manipulation and in any event come from broadcasters unhappy with will be nearly impossible for the com- the commission's plan for matching WMBC-TV Newton. N.J., says the plan mission to define." the groups said. each broadcaster with a channel for will cause its station to lose 19% of its But their agreement with the broad- delivering digital TV. NTSC service area and some 1.5 mil- casters largely ended there. The watch- Mountain Broadcasting. owner of lion viewers. The station also says that

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www.americanradiohistory.com Top of the Week the channel slated for its digital TV ser- Officials at the FCC have received Those challenges came from KEEF -TV vice will cover an area 31% smaller many similar petitions from broadcast Los Angeles and KMTP-TV San Francis- than its existing service area. applicants who charge that the com- co. Other challenges have come from mission's revised table did not pre- FCC officials hope to have all of the would -be broadcasters who say that the serve the NTSC channels they were court challenges consolidated into one digital TV plan will block their efforts seeking. One official says that the bulk case; they also want the court to hold to get an analog channel. The Pennsyl- of the 32 petitions came from broadcast off on any decisions until regulators vania Telecasters Association, for applicants seeking new licenses for sort through the petitions for reconsid- instance, says that it filed an applica- new TV stations. eration. But at least one broadcaster - tion for a new analog license -but the While most of the court challenges Mountain Broadcasting-objects, on channel no longer was available as a were filed at the U.S. Court of Appeals the grounds that the longer the govern- new analog station after regulators in Washington, at least two more were ment takes to review its case, the fewer revised their digital TV allotment table. filed in a appeals court. remedies there will be.

Digital TV deadlines focus on methods for improving minority access to capi- tal. The company cited FCC Chairman William Ken - All but four of 40 TV stations were able to meet a May 1 nard's April challenge to the industry: to suggest within deadline for filing digital TV construction permit appli- two months methods for boosting minority station own- cations at the FCC. Under rules set by the commission ership. Sinclair executives also said they had discussed last year, major network affiliates in the top 10 markets their efforts with Kennard in a previously scheduled were required to apply for a DTV construction permit by meeting that took place one day after last month's court May 1. The four stations missing the deadline: WMAQ -TV decision to throw out most of the FCC's equal employ- Chicago; WABC -TV and WNBC(TV), both New York, and ment opportunity program. "We believe the strength of WMUR -TV Manchester, N.H. (Boston). our business is in the people we employ," Sinclair CEO Of those stations, three filed requests with the commis- David Smith said. sion seeking an extension of the deadline until Aug. 1. The other, WMUR -TV, told the commission that it soon will file an extension request. Pirate police FCC officials and the U.S. Marshals Service The high cost of policing satellites this month shut down an unlicensed broad- r: caster operating in Detroit. The commis - Satellite companies want 114101 Sion said that the unlicensed operator to know why it costs more ( - TTi'Tf I who was broadcasting than $100,000 a year to u t e name "La regulate in -orbit satellites Gigantender " was interfering and what they're getting for ash.n1 with the signal of Detroit's the money. As part of the WCHB -FM. effort to collect regulatory fees, regulators in March proposed charging satellite operators I` I I $119,000 for each satellite in geostationary Intelsat privatization orbit. _.tCrl . -- - measure passes House is no the thew "There simply escaping fact that Edited by Chris McConnell House lawmakers last week commission engages in precious little regulation and Paige Albiniak of licensed satellites," PanAmSat told the FCC. approved the bill of Rep. Tom "The commission's cost -accounting system should be Bliley (R -Va.) to prompt privatization of international fine -tuned to segregate satellite application processing satellite consortium Intelsat. The measure, which would work from regulatory activities pertaining to licensed require privatization of Intelsat by 2002, also would satellite operations." allow satellite service providers to access the consor- GE Americom agreed, telling regulators that "the tium's satellites directly, rather than going through Intel - absence of a nexus between the benefits conferred by sat's U.S. signatory, Comsat. commission regulation of geostationary satellites and Comsat, an opponent of the bill, insisted that it's not the fees imposed raises Constitutional questions regard- over 'til it's over. "There is a long road ahead, and it is ing the validity of the commission's fee proposal." Both important to realize that [the bill] is far from becoming GE Americom and PanAmSat also maintain that the law," Comsat President Betty Alewine said. Intelsat commission should make Comsat pay the satellite fee as Director General Irving Goldstein said that Bliley's bill well. "can only hamper our continuing restructuring efforts." Conversely, PanAmSat General Counsel James Cumi- nale applauded the House action as "an important step Sinclair studies minority opportunities toward creating a level playing field in the market for last week said it is undertaking international satellite services." a "comprehensive effort" to find ways to improve minor- And Bliley cheered his bill's House passage as a con- ity participation in broadcasting. Mark Hyman, Sinclair's sumer victory. "The days of high -flying satellite monop- director of government relations, said that the effort will oly are numbered," Bliley said.

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By Dan Trigoboff agent. Ken Lindner, is just tine. Other representatives also draw When CBS reporter - good reviews. Mike Hill, a anchor Sharyl Attkisson Nashville sportscaster, credits J. posted a notice on the Michael Bloom and Associates' Internet about a booklet Kris Kellam with significantly advanc- his greatest professional pleasure. He she'd written about the ing Hill's young career. Ed Hookstrat- recalls finding Lisa McRee in Bakers- hows and whys of hiring an agent, she fig- ten, Robert Barnett, Jim Griffin, Mendes field, Calif.; Jodi Applegate in Reno; wed on 30 or 40 responses. She got 400. Napoli and Ron Konecky also appear to Giselle Fernandez in Santa Barbara, Most were from grateful TV news- enjoy good reputations among peers and Calif., and between jobs. people -many just starting out. Some news talent. "We represent a lot of young people, shared war stories about their represen- TV news careers can be big business and we try to help them navigate through tation, complaining about lack of con- because TV news is big business. "To the business, through the politics of their tact, inaction on job searches, conflicts some extent," says Geller, "the people are stations," says Laurie Jacoby of Napoli of interest and difficulties in getting rid the product." Management. of unsatisfactory agents. There is an unprecedented amount of There may be as many approaches to Attkisson -whose interest stems TV news today, even in local markets - representation as there are representa- largely from a dispute over her own rep- and add to that network broadcasts, tives. Even the term "agent," often used resentation -felt she had touched a news magazines, and cable news. And generically to cover all who find and nerve. "The talent in this business now that the transiency of talent that has negotiate jobs, may be misapplied. doesn't seem to realize that these con- always been in local news has spread to N.S. Bienstock, the William Morris tracts are among the most important they the networks, there are more big deals Agency, J. Michael Bloom and Ken will enter into," she says. "Most of us for talent representatives. Icons like Lindner & Associates, are licensed spend more time researching a story than Harry Reasoner, , David agents who also follow the mandates of we do making what may be the most Brinkley, Diane Sawyer and now Bryant the American Federation of Television important career decision of our lives." Gumbel did not stay at the networks and Radio Artists. Their principal func- Of course, Attkisson's invitation was where they became famous. Nor have tion is finding and securing employment, likely to draw the disgruntled and the Jeff Greenfield, Connie Chung and Britt although all the agents contacted say they doubtful. ABC's Cynthia McFadden says Hume. At 6 % -10% of a client's six - or do more. Typically, they get paid by tak- that her agent, Richard Leibner, returns seven -figure salary , there's a great deal ing a percentage from each contract they her phone calls "faster than my mother." of money to be made by the scores of negotiate. The Today Show's resident media con- people who represent thousands of news Other key players, like Geller Media glomerate, Al Roker, who has been with professionals across the country. Management, Napoli Management and Alfred Geller for more than 20 years, TV news agents and representatives Athletes and Artists (part of sports and attributes much of his success to Geller's serve as negotiators and as talent scouts. entertainment company The Marquee counsel. And Attkisson -with a network Lindner, a former William Morris agent, Group), say they are not agents but man- job and a PBS hosting deal, hardly a pro- says that the development of a career agers. Getting the next job is just part of fessional malcontent -says her current from a small market to a major market is overall personal and career management.

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They seek contracts with talent that may extend beyond a single employment deal. "Most of us Still another approach is taken by Washington lawyer Robert Barnett, who spend more time pretty much limits representation to high-level placement and contract nego- researching a story tiation. He bills by the hour, not on a per- centage basis. "I do largely the same than we do making thing the others do," says Barnett, whose clients have included Sam Donaldson, what may be the most Bernard Shaw and Andrea Mitchell. "I negotiate contracts. I can move people, important career and I do move people regularly among networks. But I'm not an agent who will decision of our lives." take a client from Des Moines and move them to Detroit." -Sharyl Attkisson "Our job," says N.S. Bienstock's Richard Leibner, who has been at the top of TV news representation for more than City Department of Consumer Affairs. says bluntly. "Are there overlaps in what 30 years, "is taking people from small As her attorney, Rachel Warren, we do and what agents do? Of course. markets and moving them up as quickly explains, under New York law, employ- There are overlaps in a lot of businesses. as they can-but not too quickly." ment agents must be licensed by the state. Someone who drives a cab and someone College graduations and tiny markets Some, Attkisson and Warren contend, who drives a bus both drive, but it's not are not the most useful recruiting avoid statutory regulation by calling the same thing." grounds, they say. A TV journalist should themselves personal managers. "The idea of management comes to us hold off on representation, Leibner says, "I know a number of people," from the work we do in sports," says "before your second job, and sometimes Attkisson writes, "myself included, who Kaminsky, whose Athletes and Artists your third job." accidentally hired a personal manager started out by representing athletes. The $50,000- $70,000 salary range believing they, in fact, had hired an Because of college drafts or team trades, seems a consensus choice as the level at agent. Some only discovered the differ- they did not have to find jobs for them. which talent can hire representation with- ence, and the consequences, when they "Sometimes we'll handle money, taxes, out too great a financial sacrifice. got into a dispute." recordkeeping, real estate, investments. Sharyl Attkisson's dispute with Ath- Athletes and Artists' Art Kaminsky We'll refer [TV news] clients to voice letes and Artists stemmed from her and Lou Oppenheim dispute both coaches, appearance consultants, and determination that she was finding her Attkisson's assessment of the career use our own sense of what we think own jobs and had risen to network sta- guidance she received and the extent of works on air. We review tapes for con- tus pretty much on her own. "I wrote her financial obligation, which is at issue tent, writing ability, and the ability to checks," she says, "but I never got any in their lawsuit. research and understand a story." career management. I paid them for New York City's Department of Con- Alfred Geller is adamant that his com- almost a year without speaking to sumer Affairs confirms a probe that pany is not an agency. "I am not an agent them." She says she fired the represen- includes Attkisson's charges against Ath- by choice," he says. "And I would never tatives, continued to pay on contracts letes and Artists. hire an agent to come into this company. they had negotiated and stopped when Athletes and Artists and Geller Media All our representatives are trained in her obligation was over. She was sued. Management, both New York based, helping clients get better at what they do. Attkisson has filed a counterclaim, as say they meet any standard for exemp- We have a full studio in our offices. We well as a complaint with the New York tion. "We're not agents," Oppenheim hold seminars. We've spent hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years to help clients get better." Both companies point to high -profile clients as examples. CNN's Wolf Blitzer "Our job, is taking says he engaged Athletes and Artists' Michael Glantz to represent him precise- people from small ly for the fine's overall career manage- ment. "At this point," Blitzer says, "I felt markets and moving I needed more of a fulltime representa- tive. Michael gets involved with me week them up as quickly to week, sometimes day to day." as they can not Today Show weatherman and person- -but ality Al Roker says that Geller's guidance too quickly. " and coaching have been instrumental in his career. Finding a place in television -Richard Leibner for "a bald, overweight black guy is not something a lot of people think of," Roker says. "And the landscape is littered

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The Give and the Take of "When I see somebody TV NEWS on the air and I'm AGENTS impressed, I'll call them. I say to them, 'If you're with people whose rep- resentation pushed happy with your agent, them in the wrong direction." that's great. I love loyalty'." Mendes Napoli says his lines between agency and management -Ken Lindner are "somewhat blurred." The former Minneapolis news director, who credits Geller for encouraging him to get into the business of representing news talent lines or New York state law for licensed "we start to get paid immediately (Laurie Jacoby, now with Napoli, ran agents. And where AFTRA-franchised whether they get a new job or not." Geller's West Coast office for nine agents and clients take their disputes to Moreover, he notes, "during the term of years), says that while his firm currently arbitration, managers can go to court. the representation agreement, usually is classified as management, he plans to Faced with a lawsuit, attorney Warren three years or more, we remain commis - become a licensed agent in California. says, many young TV journalists who sionable for client's term of employment The management alternative to repre- want to change representatives will sim- plus any extensions, renewals or substi- sentation by traditional agents comes at a ply give in and buy their way out. tutions of any contract with the same price, says the American Federation of Athletes and Artists' Oppenheim employer. The contract is protected." Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). counters that "nobody likes litigating. "Throughout my personal and profes- Contributing to Attkisson's booklet, But if you've done good work for some- sional life," says NBC's Al Roker, "I So...You Want an Agent ?, AFTRA warns body, and you don't get paid, it's taking think there's a whole epidemic of people that " [I]t is very common for a manager food out of my mouth, my employees, not honoring their contracts. If you sign a to approach performers and broadcasters my partners." deal, you should honor it, unless the other at the beginning of their careers and Geller says that charges of litigious- side breaches the agreement." People induce them to sign contracts which often ness are exaggerated and that he's often want to "dump your representative, include lengthy terms, automatic exten- brought only a handful of lawsuits in 35 because you think you're going to get a sions, no termination clauses, and terms years. A former Wall Street lawyer, better deal with someone else," he says. that can be construed to call for indefinite Geller dislikes arbitration. "The compe- "Loyalty is one of the greatest strengths." commissions as long as the performer is tence and consistency of result is just not "I understand that other people do it working for the same employer." there," he says. differently," Geller says, "but I'm not Those "onerous" terms, AFTRA says, Geller also defends fiercely his repre- going to change that provision [on exten- are not consistent with AFTRA guide- sentation agreement -in which, he says, sions, renewals or substitutions]. We

THE DEAL -MAKERS Here are some of the heavyweights in TV news representation. All information is from the companies.

Number of TV Company PrincuTa Qtficei Key personnel news clients Key clients

N . Benstock Inc NYC Richard Leibner. 300+ Mike Wallace. Diane Sawyer, Carol Cooper. Stu Wtt Kevin Newman

Williams & Connolly Washington Robert Barnett 300 Sam Donaldscn, Judy Woodruff, Bernard Shaw

Ken Lindner L.A.: Charlotte, N.C. Ken Lindner. Babette Perry . about 300 Mai Lauer. Lisa McRee. & Associates Rob Jordan Giselle Fernandez

Napoli Management L.A.. San Francisco Mendes Napcli.Lauré Jacoby 200 Ken Broo. Gretchen Kolls. Ron Reagan

Athletes and Artists New York Arthur C. Kaminsky. NA Wolf Blitzer. Christine Amanpour, (The Marquee Group) Lou Oppenhe,m, Michael Glantz Forrest Sawyer

William Morris Agency New York. L.A. Jim Griffin. Henry Resch NA Leslie Stahl. Hugh Downs, Geraldo Rivera Geller Media New York.; Alfred Geller. Liz Sherwin 115 Al Raker, Ann Currie. Management Huntington Beach. Calif. Francine Lalande

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www.americanradiohistory.com over Story The Give and the Take of -I am not an agent by TV NEW choice. And I would never sou AGENTS `e hire an agent to come into this company. All our rep- have an intense creative resentatives are trained relationship with our clients. It's longer, in helping clients get with less turnover. And I want to make it clear better at what they do." that there is always full disclosure." "If you don't have those [protective] -Alfred Geller clauses, " says Mendes Napoli, who uses similar terms, "what would be the moti- position is odd man out. golf course with [a network news execu- vation for the client to continue the rela- "The best agents," he says, "are the tive], you've got a much bigger foot in tionship" after a lucrative contract is ones who give both their client and man- the door." That newsperson, however, negotiated? TV lore abounds with stories agement the sense that this is the only says he prefers the personal attention of of clients who wanted to dump their rep- client they're representing at the time." a smaller operation. resentatives once the money started corn- Several leading agents interviewed Most of the newspeople contacted ing in. "These clauses are not about lock- acknowledged multiple submissions but had used more than one representative ing the client in, they're about building a each said that preserving a client's job is by the time they had hit midcareer. long -term relationship." Napoli says. always paramount, and they would never Absent the contract ties that bind, client But as an AFTRA- franchised agency, undercut a client in favor of another. turnover does appear to be a cost of says Leibner, "you agree to arbitration, Regarding multiple submissions, doing business. Clients typically which is not an expensive proceeding. Leibner says, "The answer is simple. believe they can pay less or get more, The union is protecting its members. An There are certain situations in which I and few agents feel it's unethical to agency is going to have much deeper will ask clients if they're comfortable, or solicit from a competitor's roster. pockets than a young broadcaster." In I will inform clients" that Bienstock is "Is there soliciting ?" asks Ken Lind- 35 years, Leibner says his company has submitting other names for a position for ner, rhetorically. "People call my clients had only a few disputes go all the way which the client is a candidate. "Disclo- all the time. And certainly when I see through arbitration. "If people have sure is the way around that situation. somebody on the air and I'm impressed, legitimate complaints, we try to work We'll put each person's strength for- I'll call them. I say to them. 'If you're them out." ward. In the end, agents don't get the job happy with your agent, that's great. I Leibner disdains contracts that "hold for people." love loyalty'." people in perpetuity. It's not a loyal fol- "As large as we are now," says Napoli There are agents who lead with arro- lowing, it's like an indentured servitude. Management's Jacoby, "if a news direc- gance, says CBS's Thomas. Sometimes, One of the important points in our agree- tor calls, we're likely to represent several she says, they're negotiating on behalf ment [with clients] is the ability to end a people qualified for the same job. When of someone "and we don't care if [the relationship if people don't meet your you represent 200 people, there are client] stays or leaves. That's what expectations. I get clients; 1 lose clients," always several who are looking. We may makes it arrogance." says Leibner. "This is not a prison." very well send more than one person for And sometimes, says Day Krolik, Geller and others contacted, however, a job. You have to be up front with vice president of labor relations and tal- assert that the major problem facing the clients about that. And of course, it's ent negotiations for NBC News, "a rep- industry is neither litigation nor length of possible that not everybody is going to resentative will come in and make the service but the conflict of interest that be right for a particular job, and we don't best possible deal which, in their esti- arises when a representative submits sev- want to waste a news director's time." mation, may mean getting the most pos- eral clients for the same position. "The more clients you have," says one sible points resolved in their favor. But "You don't need your agent represent- source who works with network contract it may not be the best possible basis for ing six or seven of your competitors for a negotiations, "the more information you an ongoing relationship where both par- job," adds one network news person. have. And information is power." When a ties can flourish. That can interfere with "That's a little bit much." large firm's clients move on, "you're the a career," Krolik says. "Conflict of interest," says Geller, "is first to know" about the openings that What makes a good representative, he the scourge of the industry." creates down the line for other clients. believes, is "their professionalism, grasp Tom Doerr, a former news director in "I was always turned off by big agen- of basic concepts of contract law, their several top markets and now a consultant cies," says a Chicago newsperson. "I grasp of the basic concepts of negotia- with Audience Research and Develop- asked, 'why should my agent care about tio- and in particular, an appreciation of ment, says he's seen agents work to me when he's got 20 others just like the employer -employee relationship. replace one client with another before the me ?' But if there is a competition, and Some forget the fact that the primary rela- first client has found a new job. Some- you're not plugged in, they're plugged tionship is between the employer and times, he says, a client who'd had a good in. If you know your agent is out on the employee."

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www.americanradiohistory.com roadcastin While shows from Frasier to Mad About You have been mentioned for Seinfeld's 9 p.m. slot, a favorite is Just Shoot Me, which has tested well on Thursday evening. At 8:30 p.m., where Union Square bombed last season, NBC is likely to put a promising young comedy, pos- sibly NBC -owned Will & Grace or Christina Applegate's comedy, Al! My Life. The network isn't expected to fid- dle too much with its successful Tues- day night schedule, either. Mad About You, NewsRadio and Frasier are still expected to anchor the evening. Comedian Nathan Lane's new sitcom Encore! would fit well on the evening or in a Thursday -night slot. Monday night is ripe for some shaking up. NBC West Coast Presi- dent Don Ohlmeyer has admitted that his decision to put four comedies on the evening went too far; he's likely to mix up the fare- retaining Sudden- ly Susan and Caroline in the City, possibly in back -to -back time periods that would allow NBC to avoid Fox's hit show Ally McBea! at 9 p.m. To fill the gap between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m., the network could slot The Adver- saries, a drama from ER producer John Wells, reality programming such as Dateline NBC, or a movie. Friday night at 9 p.m. is another trouble spot. Drama Players failed at 8 p.m. earlier this season. One possi- ble replacement is Law & Order, which tested well in the spot. The show would follow well from Date- line NBC at 8 p.m. and would segue naturally to Homicide at 10 p.m., which is not expected to move. What happens to 3rd Rock from the Sun on Wednesday night remains an open question. Producer Carsey- Werner has made no secret of its dis- pleasure with the prospect of facing off against ABC's The Drew Carey Show at 9 p.m., and the show could be either moved earlier in the evening or even back to its original spot on Sun- day evening. Fred Savage's promis- ing series Working could remain on Wednesday night or even move to Sunday. ABC ABC is considering putting its Fanta- sy Island remake in a Saturday night slot, reprising the original show's time period, sources say. The goal would be to strengthen a traditionally weak evening for broadcasters with a

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www.americanradiohistory.com aroaacasnng show that, along with The Lore Boat Ghost Cop, observers suggest. And (now sailing on UPN), was a solid rat- Damon, paired with comedian Sue Costel- ing performer for the network in the lo's comedy set in a South Boston bar, late 1970s and early 1980s. might provide effective counter- program- Network executives are said to have mming to NBC's must -see Thursday. cooled to the idea of picking up the reprise of Lore. American Style (anoth- WB er 1970s vintage ABC series), which WB needs a companion comedy to its had been talked about as a companion moderately successful Unhappily Ever piece for Fantasy Island. After on Sunday night. Some of the pos- The network also has a remake of sibilities: The Army Show and Citizen Saturday night stalwart The Mary Tyler Kate. a show starring comedian Park Moore Show in the works, but the Overall and Jay Thomas. In addition, Twentieth has been The WB will likely add a new drama delayed until midseason. such as Felicity, Life, Rescue The network is expected to move 77 and a project starring actress Shan- Home Improvement to 8 p.m. on Tues- non Lee from Carsey -Wemer. Any of day to take it out damaging head -to- those also fit in The WB's open 9 of Fox needs to find companion to might head competition with NBC's Frasier. "Millennium.' p.m. time slot on Monday. While ratings for Wednesday's Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place have Since The Visitor failed in the 8 p.m. UPN been dropping, the network is likely to time slot, "they've tried all sorts of UPN plans to build two nights of its remain committed to the show, sources variations on the sci -fi theme and noth- schedule around : Voyager say. Whether the show stays in its 9:30 ing seems to work," Steele says. "In a and its midseason Love Boat: The Next time slot (formerly held by the can- situation like that, reality programming Wave. Voyager, currently on Wednes- celed Ellen) remains unclear. is often the best Band- Aid." day night, will likely be linked to one of Tuesday night, with NBC's strong two dramas: Martian CBS comedy programming, would be a good Law or Seven Days. Love Boat, now on CBS may have more prime time holes in night for back -to -back dramas such as Monday, could be linked to Hotel del its schedule than any of the other net- Invisible Man, Hollyweird, Brimstone or Sol, a comedy set in a resort hotel. works, most notably Monday at 10 p.m., Tuesday at 9-11 p.m., Wednesday 8:30- 10 p.m., Friday at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 9 p.m. Its problem, if you want to call it Taking stock of Karmazin a problem, is that it's "not having a par- ticularly bad year," says Steele. "They Shareholders cheer new have holes all over their schedule, but president's role in rapid nothing that needs to be razed to the ground." rise of CBS share price Monday night could see a shakeup. By Steve McClellan Brooklyn South and George & Leo are considered strong candidates for the ax. There were lots of from That could pave the way for a night of shareholders for CBS president more interest to women viewers, possi- Mel Karmazin at the CBS annual bly featuring Melanie Griffith's Me and meeting last week. Henry (formerly Me and George) and a He was applauded several times dur- strong new drama such as thirtysome- ing references to the company's radio thing family man Ken Olin's L.A. Doc- and TV stations' performance and the tors. company's stock price, which has The network, which declined com- climbed 105% in the past year, to $34.50. ment, is expected to stick with JAG on On the other hand, shareholders Mel Karmazin found a lot of fans among Tuesday night. One strong possibility complained about the company's deci- CBS stockholders. is slating a movie following the drama, sion to discontinue dividends earlier observers suggest. this year in favor of a $1 billion stock that CBS had sold the valuable art col- buyback. The pro -dividenders argued lection (amassed by CBS founder Fox they wanted the cash to buy more stock William Paley) for $10 million -$12 Fox's problem nights are Tuesday, or to pay monthly bills. CBS Chairman million. They were also told that CBS Thursday and Friday. The World's Michael Jordan explained several has sued actor Burt Reynolds for Wildest Police Videos on Thursday has times during the meeting that the buy- defaulting on an interest -free $4 mil- boosted the network's ratings for the back plan would help boost the stock lion loan that was granted to him dur- night, but the network may feel the and that the tax laws covering capital ing the run of his popular Evening show works better on another weak gains on stock sales were more favor- Shade series. night, such as Friday, which needs a able than the taxes on dividends. According to company CFO Fred good companion piece to Millennium. Shareholders were also informed Reynolds, the actor subsequently filed

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www.americanradiohistory.com -esroaacasun for personal bankruptcy. But the net- work still hopes to get some if not all of its money back. This has been a busy and produc- tive year for your company, and a "WORRY ABOUT successful year for our shareholders." Jordan told those attending the meet- ing. held this year in New York. "We EDUCATION, have built a solid portfolio of growth businesses that will continue produc- HEALTH CARE, ing strong value for our shareholders well into the 21st century " THE ENVIRONMENT" While all segments of CBS saw some growth in the first quarter of 1998 [B &C. May 41, Jordan said radio is the standout segment that is the largest contributor of cash Flow to the "FEEL company. "Beyond doubt. radio is the engine that will continue to drive the CBS Corporation in the coming years," GOVERNMENT he said. Jordan said the company would expand radio's strategy into markets 20 -50. which contain HAS LOST some of the fastest -growing U.S. cities. Jordan said CBS wants to expand its TV station holdings to the legal TOUCH, limit of 35 %. Jordan also reported that the THAT NO remaining segments of the Westing- house industrial businesses would be sold off by the end of the summer. ONE CARES" Although asked, he declined to say what price they would fetch -but he said that deals would be entered into, probably within a month. One shareholder asked. "Will Mel sell ?" Although Karmazin was in "WANT A attendance, he did not address the meeting or field questions. Instead, Jordan replied. "There are no current SAY IN WHERE

plans to sell the company, and 1 know Mel supports our direction on that." After some debate, a vast majority OUR TAX of shareholders voted down a propo- sition to require a detailed accounting of all the "soft" political donations by DOLLARS GO" the company. CBS recommended that the proposal be shot down because the total is relatively small- Jordan put the figure at less than 5250.000- and the inforntation is available at the Federal Election Commission, for those interested in ferreting it out. Also shot down was a proposal to stop business expansion in China until the country demonstrated that basic human rights are being met. One shareholder complained that the CBS share price was still way shy of the $74 mark reached by Westing- house in its glory days. urging the company to take steps to achieve that price once again. Karmazin, sitting in the front row, smiled and nodded.

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www.americanradiohistory.com roaacastrn Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism Putting commercial in noncommercial Awards Duggan crnphasi :es value of PBS sponsorship in for uncluttered noncommercial environment Distinguished Coverage By Steve McClellan three times that amount" for the com-

of mercial broadcast networks. At its upfront presentation to the PBS's 2. I average prime time rating New York ad agency communi- is higher than the average prime time ty last week, the Public Broad- rating for many popular cable net- casting Service made a presentation works, such as A &E, CNN, Discovery that took shots at commercial broad- and , Diefenbach said. casters and cable networks in its quest The network is offering a plethora of Presented by the to generate more sponsorship income new and returning series and specials, Casey Journalism Center for for itself. including Into the Rising Sun; Oliver PBS hopes to write about 10% more Sacks: Mind Traveler, and The People's Children and Families national sponsorship business next Century. Returning series include season, executives said at the presen- American Experience, The Living The awards honor distinguished tation. That's on top of the $75 million Edens, Nature, NewsHour with .1 int coverage of disadvantaged and at- in national sponsorships the network Lehrer. Nova. Sesame Street, Barney risk children and their families, and sold for the current season. If the net- and Arthur. among others. the institutions and agencies work achieves its goal, its national This season PBS has some 150 corpo- charged with serving them. First - sponsorship dollars would total $82.5 rate sponsors. Most sponsorship op- place winners in 11 categories re- million. portunities include 15- second spots at ceive $1,000 awards and $2,000 PBS President Ervin Duggan told the beginning and end of programs. The study /travel grants. advertisers and agencies in attendance spots look like commercials, but regula- at the luncheon that the PBS brand tions prohibit PBS spots from offering WORK PUBLISHED OR was "bigger than any cable channel." pricing information and from using Diefenbach, vice president of superlatives or inducements, calls to BROADCAST BETWEEN JUNE Michael sponsor development for PBS, said action or comparisons with competing 1997 and JUNE 1998 IS ELIGIBLE. the network offers an "uncluttered brands. Categories include news or features environment" where just five and a There are no laws or regulations on in daily newspapers; news or fea- half minutes per hour consists of non - the length of spots, although PBS has tures in non -daily newspapers program fare, compared with "two to imposed its own I5- second maximum. (published fewer than three times a week); news or features in na- Voices behind Dilbert faces tional/regional magazines; editori- UPN has tapped five actors to join the als or commentary in newspapers voice cast of its prime time series or magazines; television reporting, bert. Chris Elliot, known for his (long -form documentary, network appearances on Late Night with television, local television); radio; David Letterman, will voice the character of the and photojournalism. There is no cynical dog, Dogbert. The other actors are Sud- entry fee. denly Susan's Kathy Griffin as Alice, an engi- neer in Dilbert's department; Mad About You Deadline: star Helen Hunt's father, Gordon Hunt, as Wally, Dilbert's colleague; actor /comedian Larry Miller Received by Aug. 3, 1998 as Dilbert's boss, and actress Jackie Hoffman as Dilbert's mother. Last week, the network said that Daniel Stern, previously the voice of the adult For an official entry form and Kevin Arnold in The Wonder Years, had been chosen to be Dilbert's voice. rules, contact: Cathy Trost, Casey Journalism Center Apology sent to Spelling 8701 -B Adelphi Road; Adelphi, The WB sent a letter to producer Aaron Spelling last week, apologizing for a Md. 20783. Ph: 301 -445 -4971. press release headline that pointed out that its Spelling production, 7th E -mail: [email protected] Heaven, outperformed Spelling's Love Boat on competitor UPN last Mon- Web site: http: / /casey.umd.edu day by 34% when the two shows went head to head. "There was nothing in our release that was not factual, but we regretted sending it," a WB official The center is part of the University of said. WB is considering two Spelling shows for its upcoming season: Maryland College of Journalism and is Charmed Life and Rescue 77. Spelling had no comment. -Michael Stroud funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

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Bohnkrl Cou,uu+uicatious One Television Plaie Charlotte, Nortl Carolina 28205 '04-3'2 -4434 www.americanradiohistory.com roadcastin president); no other broadcast inter- Changing Hands Proposed station trades ests By dollar volume and number of sales; Facilities: Ch. 14, 100 kw, ant. 1,152 ft. does not include mergers or acquisitions The week's tabulation involving substantial non- station assets Affiliation: CBS of station sales THIS WEEK: Broker. Kalil & Co. TV TVs o $118,250,000 4 KHSL -TV Chico/Redding, Calif. Combos o 556,525,000 3 WALB-1V Albany, Ga. Price: $10 million Price: $78 million FMs $6,519,788 5 Buyer. Catamount Broadcast Group Buyer. Liberty Corp., Greenville, S.C. AMs $38,265,000 6 LLC, Norwalk, Conn. (Raymond (Hayne Hipp, president); owns /is Total $219,559,788 J18 Johns, president/owner); owns lMVT- buying nine TVs SO FAR IN 1998: TV Twin Falls, Seller. Gray Communications Sys- TVs $2,777,177,000 n 37 Seller. Golden Empire Television tems Inc., Albany, Ga. (J. Mack Combos o $1,017,963,107 126 Corp., Kenosha, Wis. (Howard Brown, Robinson, interim president); owns /is FMs o $322,316,672 138 president); owns KEVC -TV Mankato, Minn. wwNV-TV Watertown, N.Y. buying 10 TVs AMs o 5275,945,698 u 83 Facilities: Ch. 12, 316 kw visual, 38 Facilities: Ch. 10, 316 kw visual, 43.6 Total o o 366 $4,393,402,521 kw aural, ant. 1,300 ft. kw aural, ant. 964 ft. SAME PERIOD IN 1997: Affiliation: NBC Affiliation: CBS TVs S2,150,518,000 -44 Broker: Crisler Co. WBPX(TV) (formerly WHRC[TVII Nor- Combos $4,227,247,437 o 126 well, Mass. FMs S1,268,746,298 o 157 COMBOS Price: $18 million AMs 577,774,414 o 85 Buyer. DP Media Inc., Palm Beach, KOMA -AM -FM and KRXO -FM Okla- Total S7,724,686,149 o414 Fla. (Devon Paxson, executive -vice homa City president); owns /is buying six TVs Source: BROADCASTING 8 CABLE Price: $53.375 million Seller. Paxson Communications Buyer. Renda Broadcasting Inc., Corp., West Palm Beach, Fla. (Low- KMEG -TV Sioux City, Iowa (Tony Renda, president); ell W. "Bud" Paxson, chairman /own- Price: $12.25 million owns KMGL(FM) and er); owns/is buying 54 TVs. Buyer. Waitt Broadcasting, Sioux City stations in Pittsburgh and Punxsu- Facilities: Ch. 46, 2,937.6 kw visual, (Norman Waitt, president/owner); tawney, Pa.; Jacksonville, Ft. Mey- 293.76 kw aural, ant. 314 ft. owns KOTO -FM Omaha, Neb. ers, Naples and Daytona Beach, all Affiliation: InTV (will be Pax Net on Seller. Radio and Television Fla., and Tulsa, Okla. Aug. 31) Co., Portland (Fredric L. Thompson, Seller. Diamond Broadcasting Inc., Chicago (Daniel R. Lee, president); Facilities: KoMA(AM): 1520 khz, 50 kw; KOMA -FM: 92.5 mhz, 98 kw, ant. 984 ft.; KRxo: 107.7 mhz, 99 kw, ant. 991 ft. C L O S E D Formats: KOMA(AM): ; KOMA -FM: 1 oldies; KRxo: classic rock Broker. Broadcasting Asset Manage- PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ment Corp. Lowell "Bud" Paxson, and Chairman CEO KBHT(FM) Crockett, KLISIFM) Pales- has agreed to acquire tine and KWBC(AMI- KMBV(FM) Nava- sob, Tex. WFHL -TV, Decatur, Illinois Price: $2.15 million Buyer. Equicom Inc., Austin, Tex. for $9,250,000 (Dain L. Schult, president); owns /is buying seven AMs and 16 FMs all in from Tex. Seller. Nicol Broadcasting Ltd., Croc- DECATUR FOURSQUARE kett, Tex. (L. Thomas Nicol, presi- BROADCASTING, INC. dent); no other broadcast interests Facilities: KBHT: 93.5 mhz, 50 kw, ant. RCN'. Fred Parker, President 479 ft.; KLIS: 96.7 mhz, 3 kw, ant. 300 ft.; mac: 1550 khz, 250 w day, 26 w Patrick Communications was proud to serve as the night; KMBV: 92.5 mhz, 6 kw, ant. 263 ft. broker for Paxson Communications in this transaction. Formats: KBHT: soft AC, oldies; KLIS: country; KwBC: country; KMev: con- temporary hit radio Broker. John Saunders PAT RI C K COMMUNICATIONS KENT -AM -FM Odessa, KLMNIFM) and KRGN(FM) Amarillo, KAMY(FM) Lub- bock, all Tex., and KOJO(FMI Lake Charles, La. (410) 740-0250, www.patcomm.com Price: $1 million Buyer. Family Life Broadcasting Inc..

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Crowl. president, Radio Division) ; owns one TV station; owns /is buying 128 FMs and 67 AMs. Seller. Hispanic Radio Broadcasters, Kalil & Co, Inc. Riverside (Gilberto Esquivel, princi- 3444 North Country Club Tucson. Arizona 85716 (520) 795 -1050 pal)

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Broker. Jorgenson Broadcast Bro- Buyer. Carolina Electronics Service Facilities: 1340 khz, 1 kw kerage Co. Inc., Columbia, S.C. (Ray M. Lit- Format: Golden oldies tlejohn, president/owner) WCARIAM) Detroit WADV(AM) Lebanon, Pa. Seller, Ling Comm Inc., Georgetown, Price: $2 million Price: $5,000 (bankruptcy settlement) S.C. (Charles C. Ling, owner); no Buyer. WADV Radio Inc., Birdsboro, Buyer. 1090 Investments LLC, Detroit other broadcast interests Sellen Children's Broadcasting Pa. (Jennifer L. Taylor, president); Facilities: 1400 khz, 1 kw no other broadcast interests Corp., Minneapolis (Christopher T. Format: Southern gospel Dahl, president/9.4% owner); is sell- Seller: F.D.K. Inc., Lebanon ing 13 AMs WMBOIAM) Auburn, N.Y. (Dorothea L. Krug, president/50% Facilities: 1090 khz, 250 w day, 500 Price: $103,000 owner); no other broadcast interests w night Buyer. WOLF Radio Inc., Syracuse, Facilities: 940 khz, 1 kw day, 5 w N.Y. (Craig L. Fox, president/51 % night Format: Children's owner); owns woLF(AM) Syracuse Formats: Solid gospel music, South- Broken Star Media Group Inc. Seller: Salt City Communications Inc., ern gospel, bluegrass gospel WGTN(AM) Georgetown, S.C. Syracuse, N.Y. (Merill B. Charles Ill, Price: $107,000 president); owns wHCD(FM) Auburn -Compiled by Sara Brown Paxson refinances $120 million Makes new deal with California bank over defaulted loan al tor media companies in the midst of rapid expansion; Paxson Communica- By John M. Higgins sioned a very different com- tions was in little danger of true pany," Ball said, one that default-missing interest or principal Highlighting the fi- included a large radio sta- payments. A company spokesperson nancial stretch that tion operation and did not dismissed the default as "a non-event ". Bud Paxson is mak- include starting an enter- While UBS officials granted Paxson ing to launch a new broad- tainment network. "We've a waiver of certain covenants in March, cast network, Paxson Com- backed him a long time, we Securities and Exchange Commission munications Inc. last week have backed his manage- filings show that UBS officials were renegotiated a $120 million ment team a long time. concerned. The bank was worried bank loan that had slipped We're very happy with the enough to demand in March that Pax- into technical default. company." son raise $150 million in new equity by Paxson Communications The new deal, for slight- May 31. The company said last week executives have been work- Bud Paxson's renego- ly more money gives Pax- that provision was not included in the ing with main lender Union tiated loan will give son a little more financial new UBS loan agreement. Bank of California to refi- him and his new net- flexibility in his ambitious The default hit despite furious asset work greater flexibility. nance the loan, which went plan to convert his broad- sales. Last year, Paxson sold his radio into technical default in December pri- cast infomercial network into a general stations for $629 million and unloaded marily because the company failed to entertainment service. his network -affiliated TV stations for meet certain cash -flow levels mandated A flurry of station acquisitions aimed $119 million. To avoid taxes, much of in the original agreement. at building distribution for Pax Net has the proceeds from those sales is in a Christine Ball, a vice president of left Paxson Communications with restricted account aimed at further acqui- media and communications for Union $560.8 million of debt and redeemable sitions. Bank of California said the technical securities, and it hasn't been able to Paxson has plenty of demands on his default and refinancing were not major cover interest payments without bor- cash. He has 19 station acquisition and issues. "The old credit facility envi- rowing more cash. That's hardly unusu- construction projects on the books that are not fully funded. Pax Net also is obligated to pay at least $325 million Call for authors for programming over the next several BROADCASTING & CABLE and Focal Press are seeking authors for a new years, including at least $46 million series of books to be written by and for broadcast and cable professionals, this year and $75 million next year. addressing topics essential to their needs. So while under the new loan Paxson The books will be sponsored by BROADCASTING & CABLE and will be pub- won't face the May 31 deadline, he still lished internationally by Focal Press, a leading publisher of books and needs to raise cash. Under even gener- videos about media topics. ous definitions of debt and cash flow, Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: telco entry, new distribu- the company's debt exceeded a huge tion technologies, high-definition television, ratings, interactive programing 10 times trailing cash flow. "At this and management issues. Books that cover innovative ideas and practical point we still are anticipating raising solutions are encouraged. capital," said vice president Seth For more information or to submit a proposal please contact Marie Lee, Grossman. But the company hasn't dis- Acquisitions Editor, Focal Press, 313 Washington St., Newton, Mass. closed whether it would try to sell 02158 -1626. straight common stock or some sort of other equity security.

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T H E 5/TH A N N U A L 5 P E B O it A W A R D S www.americanradiohistory.com I MICHAEL F. ADAMS

n June, 1997, Dr. Michael F. Adams was the boards of directors and executive com- named the zest president of the Univer- mittees of both the American Council on sity of Georgia. He comes to the job with 18 Education and the Council for Advancement years of senior administrative experience, and Support of Education. first as vice president for university affairs Adams is currently vice chairman of the at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif., Commission on Colleges of the Southern and for the past nine years as president of Association of Colleges and Schools. In Centre College in Kentucky. December, 1997, he began a two -year term Adams has been recognized nationally as chair of the higher education accredit- for his leadership and expertise in govern- ing group for the 11 -state Southern region. ment, educational administration, educa- Prior to beginning his academic career tional marketing and fund raising. He has on the faculty of Ohio State University, he received more than 20 national awards, Adams is a former chairman of the worked for several years in government, including the prestigious Knight Foundation National Association of Independent Col- first on the staff of U.S. Senate minority Award for National Presidential Leadership leges and Universities and was vice chair- leader Howard Baker of Tennessee, serving in 1996. The Knight Foundation called him man of a national task force of college pres- the last three years as Baker's chief of staff. "one of the most innovative and creative idents that formed the Council for Higher He also was a senior advisor and adminis- young college presidents in America." Education Accreditation. He has served on trator for the governor of Tennessee.

WILLIAM F. PROKASY- AN APPRECIATION

T he Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication gratefully acknowledges the support for the Peabody Awards pro-

gram provided by UGA Vice President for Academic Affairs William F.

Prokasy. Dr. Prokasy will retire in June after 10 years of service as the University's chief academic officer. His commitment to excellence in scholarship and instruction helped significantly to enrich and expand the University's academic reputation. The tenure of Dr. Prokasy coincides with a period of strong growth for the University and the Peabody Awards, due in no small measure to his efforts. The Peabody Board joins the faculty, staff and students in wishing Dr. Prokasy good health and happiness in his retirement.

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www.americanradiohistory.com I I''S NO "I ji1sT AN AWARD. IT'S A STANDING OVATION.

For the teams of 60 Minutes and Sunday Morning. the applause never seems to cease. But it's been their dedication to finding compelling stories and sharing the truth t lat has earned both shows the astute recogni'ion of the Peabody Award.

From at CBS, bravo and conEratulations.

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www.americanradiohistory.com THE PEABODY / ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION AWARD FOR HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROGRAMMING

e George Foster Peabody Awards pro- gram has received funding from the THE Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to cre- ate a new award for excellence in health ROBERT WCOD and medical programming by the broadcast and cable industry. JOHNSON Beginning with the 1998 awards year, a program or series honored with a Peabody FOUNDATION Award is eligible for further designation as the recipient of the Peabody /Robert Wood

Johnson Foundation Award for Excellence topic area or to develop and produce new 'The goal of this fellowship is to enhance in Health and Medical Programming. A spe- programming consistent with the goals of the the expertise of the award winners and to cial committee of the Peabody Board, in con- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: encourage them to continue to produce sultation with experts in medical and health to assure that all Americans have access programming on medical and health care journalism, will convene following the to basic health care at reasonable cost subjects," said Peabody Awards director

Peabody Awards announcement to select to improve the way services are organized Barry L. Sherman. the recipient of the Peabody /Robert Wood and provided to people with chronic health The winning program or series will be Johnson Foundation Award. The committee conditions repackaged and distributed to medical and will review winning programs and select one to reduce the personal, social and eco- public health institutions and to producers, program that addresses issues of health and nomic harm caused by substance abuse: broadcasters and cablecasters. It will also medicine for additional recognition. The tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs be a featured part of exhibitions of committee may also elect not to make a As part of the award, a Peabody /Robert Peabody -winning programs that annually Peabody /Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Wood Johnson Foundation Fellowship will tour leading museums and visual arts cen- Award in any given calendar year. be offered to allow educational experiences ters, including the Media Studies Center and Producers of the program or series select- for winning reporters, writers or producers the Museum of Television and Radio in New ed will receive a cash award to develop and at the nation's top medical schools, teach- York, the Museum of Broadcast Communi- produce follow -up programming in the same ing hospitals and research facilities. cations in Chicago and the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. We hope this award will challenge the fields of radio, television and cable to pro- duce more and better coverage of health and health care issues," said Steven A. Schroeder, M.D., president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. "We believe this partnership with the Peabody Awards and The University of Georgia will achieve those goals." The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, based in Princeton, N.J., is the nation's largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to health and health care. It became a nation- al institution in 1972 with receipt of a bequest from the industrialist whose name University ob Georgia President Michael F. Adams and Dr. Steven A. Schroeder. president ob the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. announce it bears, and has since made more than $2.6 the debut ob the Peabody /Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award bor billion in grants. Health and Medical Programming on Feb. 28. 1998.

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www.americanradiohistory.com "STATE FARM: GOOD NEIGHBOR OR "FLOOD OF THE CENTURY" BAD FAITH ?"

KFGO Radio KGO Radio "WILL THE CIRCLE Fargo, N.D. BE UNBROKEN ?" San Francisco

After a winter of monumental snows, Southern Regional Council he fast -paced nature of local news major flooding inundated the Red Atlanta, Ga. radio often precludes what should be River Valley of the upper Midwest and Cana- a critical mission for the medium-to act as da. In response, KFGO activated its emer- This brilliant 13 -hour series broadcast on a watchdog in the community. KGO Radio gency broadcast procedures, becoming a Public Radio International brings to life in San Francisco reminds us of the impor- critical life -line to the Red River Valley. Dur- one of the most profound social phenome- tance of this function, as associate news ing the crisis the staff, under the direction na of recent times-the Civil Rights Move- director/ reporter Susan Kennedy spent of news director Paul Jurgens, maintained ment in the American South from the 194os three months investigating allegations of round -the -clock coverage. When thousands to the r97os. Through oral histories, rare fraud, forgery and fabrication by State of residents lost electricity in an early spring archival recordings and the rich music of the Farm -the state's largest insurance carri- blizzard, and many hundreds lost their times, a complex tapestry is woven of mov- er-in the aftermath of three devastating homes in the subsequent floods, producer ing personal stories during the crusade for natural disasters in California. The enter- Tina Rene and reporters /writers Don Haney, racial integration in Georgia, South Caroli- prising reporter spent much of that time Bonnie Amistadi, Doug Hamilton, Gary researching court records, complaints, Rogers, Sandy Buttweiler and Ed Schultz depositions and testimonies, as well as kept listeners informed. When other sta- insurance documents, and internal memo- tions were knocked off the air, and usual randa. As a result, Ms. Kennedy uncovered sources of information were silenced, KFGO a system that begins with an internal State worked with hospitals, emergency agencies, Farm training video detailing "mad -dog and law enforcement officials to provide defense tactics" allegedly used to delay pay- crucial information and vital updates to a ment of policy holders' claims, and also vast 72- county listening area, stretching includes allegations of forgery and shred- across the Dakotas, Minnesota and south- ding of documents. Ms. Kennedy's reports ern Manitoba. For comprehensive, exten- were buttressed by extensive background sive and indispensable news coverage in a information, including research of bad faith time of crisis, with significant impact on lawsuits and complaints filed with the Cal- many communities, a Peabody to KFGO ifornia Department of Insurance. As the Radio for "Flood of the Century." na, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Alabama. Over dimensions of the investigation grew, Ms. i6 years in the making, this documentary Kennedy enlisted the help of KGO -TV, and draws on the skills of executive producer served as producer for a three -part televi- 1 1 Steve Suitts and producer /writer George sion series that coincided with the radio King, as they worked with principal writers series. In response, KGO received dozens KFGO Narcel Reedus, Julian Bond, Kimberly of phone calls from policy holders describ- 9 Springer, Ellen Barnard, Tom Dent and Ver- ing numerous instances of unpaid claims. tamae Grosvenor, to evoke powerful images The California Department of Insurance with personal accounts. Through music and responded to the KGO series with an ongo- emotional stories, chilling lessons about the ing investigation of State Farm. For its inves- impact of social injustice on all Americans tigative zeal, and its sincere interest in pro-

are told and preserved. For presenting a fas- moting the welfare of its listeners, a Pea- cinating, authoritative radio series that body to KGO Radio for "State Farm: Good brings the Civil Rights Movement to life for Neighbor or Bad Faith ?" contemporary audiences, a Peabody to Southern Regional Council for "Will the Cir- cle be Unbroken ?"

THE 57TH ANNUAL to PEABODY AWARDS

www.americanradiohistory.com " DIETRICH BONHOEFFER: "JAZZ FROM THE COST OF FREEDOM" LINCOLN CENTER" Focus on the Family Murray Street Enterprise Radio Theater and Jazz at Lincoln Center Colorado Springs, Colo. for National Public Radio

This is a remarkable radio program for a or five years, this exceptional weekly number of reasons. First, it is an excep- radio series on National Public Radio has ional example of the power of the spoken entertained and informed American audi- Nord and of the ability of radio drama to ences about this most American art form. Transport listeners through space and time, Under the talented guidance of executive into their imaginations. Secondly, the nar- producers Steve Rathe at Murray Street rative traces the heroic story of controver- Enterprise, and Rob Gibson from Jazz at Lin- sial theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who coln Center, the series reflects the stirring opposed Adolf Hitler and fought for justice history and healthy diversity of this unique both within his culture and his church. As and influential musical such, it is a riveting and important chapter genre. Host Ed Bradley, of recent history. Per- aided by such accom- haps most importantly, plished players and the program combines as ZZ performers Jackie the tools of radio drama, McLean, Frank Foster, Lincoln Center including superb acting, Wynton Marsalis, Betty music, and sound effects, Harris, Tito Puente, McCoy Tyner, Betty with an inspiring story of Carter and numerous others, "Jazz from Lin- faith and virtue to pre- coln Center" makes an excellent ongoing sent a compelling mes- contribution to the legacy and future of jazz. sage to a modern audi- The series features superb writing and pro- ence. Theologian and duction, which is the hallmark of the work philosopher Bonhoef- of Mr. Rathe and Mr. Gibson. They are aided fer's courageous struggle by outstanding contributions from senior against a storm of reli- editor Lauren Krenzei, digital post- produc- gious intolerance and tion supervisor David Goren, and writers racial hatred maintains Peter Keepnews, Joseph Hooper and Paul its relevance today. Spe- Chuffo. In addition, Mr. Bradley's expertise cial mention is made of and love for jazz are infectious and always producers Dave Arnold evident. For all this, a Peabody Award to and Mark Drury, and writer /director Paul "Jazz from Lincoln Center." McCusker. For reminding us of the mean- ing of faith, liberty and freedom, and of the power of radio drama, a Peabody Award is presented to "Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Freedom."

www.americanradiohistory.com "MILITARY MEDICINE"

W RA L -TV RICHARD RODRIGUEZ ESSAYS" Raleigh, N.C. The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer The Peabody Awards have often reward- "THE TRIAL OF POL POT" PBS ed the courage of local television sta- ABC News / tions in uncovering damaging truths against Richard Rodriguez Essays" presented high -profile institutions in their service area. Washington, D.C. on "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" Military bases are a pivotal and important are a distinguished addition to an already presence in central North Carolina, and The best television journalism is ground- impressive body of work by one of Ameri- breaking, investigative reporter Stuart Watson spent authoritative and evidentiary. ca's most respected journalists. Mr. portions of two years documenting how It brings a significant news event to the fore- Rodriquez has served as editor for the Pacif- some military doctors in that state, and front, and does so with the critical back- ic News Service, and is a contributing edi- ground research, context and across the country, have been found to be thoughtful pre- tor for Harpers Magazine, U.S. News and sentation that it requires. is "inept, unqualified and incompetent," but Such the case World Report, and the Sunday "Opinion" with this series do not have to meet the same accountabil- of reports spanning July 28- section of the . "Essays 30, 1997. The reports were made ity standards as their civilian counterparts. possible by on American Life" have become one of the the heroic and exclusive footage The theme throughout the piece is power- provided hallmarks the "The NewsHour with Jim Nate of ful: America's Armed Forces are committed by Thayer, correspondent for the Far Lehrer," and have previously earned recog- to serve the nation, but in turn, America Eastern Economic Review, and his camera- may not be serving them. This seven -part man, David McKaige of Asiaworks. Mr. Thay- The series deftly wove gripping stories of per- er and Mr. McKaige were invited to a remote sonal tragedies into its detailed documen- area of Cambodia by the Khmer Rouge to NEWS tation of the bloated bureaucracy that hin- witness the so- called "trial" of Pol Pot, one of history's infamous genocidal ders accountability for malpractice by mil- despots. The linr Lehrer men video itary doctors. Mr. Watson established that brought back of stunning clarity and the situation has persisted primarily for two historical importance. While broad- nition with a Peabody Award for Roger casting this monumental reportage was reasons: a Supreme Court ruling (the Feres in Rosenblatt. The form of the visual essay Doctrine), which exempts military health itself significant and meritorious, Nightline allows for a rare commodity on television: facilities from reporting malpractice claims enhanced its meaning and impact by pro- reflective, thoughtful and thought- viding exceptional provok- to a national database network, and the fact historical perspective, ing examinations important of ourselves and our soci- that the victims themselves are powerless tests of authenticity, and valuable ety. In his essays, Mr. Rodriguez confronts because active service personnel cannot interpretations about the veracity and sig- the camera, and converses directly with the sue the federal government. However, nificance of the trial. In addition to the hero- viewer, thereby drawing us into the unique because of the superb investigative work of ic and historic efforts of Mr. Thayer, credit slices of American life that comprise his sub- Mr. Watson, assisted by producer and pho- is due to the accomplished broadcast news jects. Among the topics for his unique professionals at Nightline, tojournalist Richard Adkins, and journalists including execu- insights in 1997 were clever reflections tive producer Tom Bettag, from The Dayton Daily News and Cox News anchor and man- about the cult of camera and celebrity in Service, members of Congress called the aging editor Ted Koppel, producers Leroy the wake of the tragedy of Princess Diana, Surgeons General of the Army, Navy and Sievers and Bryan Myers, senior producers and the relationships between race, class Richard Harris, Mark Nelson C. Air Force to a meeting at the Capitol. This and Scott and success in our culture. His distinctive Willis, director Eric Siegel, and unprecedented action led the Assistant Sec- correspon- prose and unique style of delivery are retary of Defense for Health Affairs to pre- dent Jim Laurie. For presenting a television superbly paired with the visual imagery news event of international significance and sent a 13 -point plan for improving military developed by the trained eye of senior pro- health care. For presenting an investigative for doing so with reasoned analysis, skillful ducer Michael Saltz. For offering us an inti- writing, balanced research, and series with , compassion and results, a insightful mate look into how we live, and for using interviewing, a is Peabody Award is presented to WRAL -TV Peabody presented to ABC television as a vital means for stimulating for "Military Medicine." News /Nightline for "The Trial of Pol Pot." thought and opinion, a Peabody to "Richard Rodriguez Essays."

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KQED -TV "HELLO MISTER San Francisco "LIBERTY! THE AMERICAN PRESIDENT" REVOLUTION" Afew decades ago, San Francisco's Cas- Barraclough Carey Productions tro district was a quiet neighborhood KTCA -TV, St. Paul, Minn. Channel 4, London and of working -class immigrants. Today it is the in association with The History Channel internationally known "gay hometown," and Middlemarch Films this go- minute documentary conveys the T his international production provides rich, complex tale of the Castro's transfor- a inside Lyndon What does it mean to be an American? unique account of mation. Using rare archival film and fresh Baines Johnson's days as president, In a country of immigrants, ill - early contemporary footage, producer /direc- defined by race or ethnicity, political beliefs which is informed by exceptional dramatic tor /writer Peter Stein tells the story of how and principles are our common thread. No re- creations and the use of never- before- an overlooked little borough came to mark single era of American history has more to heard tapes of telephone conversations. the crossroads of a social and political do with shaping those beliefs than does the Thrust reluctantly into the role of the most movement. With associate producer David revolutionary period. What the American powerful man in the world, Johnson grap- Condon and editor Dawn Logsdon, Stein Revolution created, and how it continues to pled immediately with such major issues as chronicles the evolution of a new commu- influence a nation now heading into the zest the Kennedy assassination, the Civil Rights nity, and in so doing, captures the univer- century, are the subjects of "LIBERTY!" Span- Movement, the struggle in Vietnam, and poverty in America. In ning 1763 to 178g, this six -part dramatic doc- the deft hands of umentary chronicles the impressive, often writer Charles Wheeler (who narrated the British version), executive producer George conflicted story of how 13 diverse colonies Carey, C. became a nation, bound by faith in a new producer David Taylor and direc- kind of government. Executive producer tor Philip Day, the real (and often ) LBJ °eRSTß Catherine Allan, co- producers /directors is revealed. The program presents Johnson's Muffie Meyer and Ellen Hovde, and writer powers of persuasion, his humor, his states- Ronald Blumer, bring renewed vitality and manship, as well as his critical moments of sal struggle of emerging communities to freshness to the tale of the American upris- frustration and self- doubt. For presenting achieve identity, survival and ultimate powerful and dramatic history in an inno- ing. Through brilliant portrayals, a cast of acceptance. "The Castro" gives important vative outstanding actors, including Stephen Lang, and intimate way, a Peabody to historical context to events in the post - Philip Bosco, Peter Donaldson, Roger Rees, Barraclough Carey Productions, Channel 4, World War I I years, as the politically aware Campbell Scott, among many others, cap- and The History Channel, for "Hello Mr. gay underground began the transformation tures the spirit of the times through drama- President." of both the neighborhood and American tizing the actual words, thoughts and emo- culture. It follows the district through civil tions of those caught up in the formation of rights struggles, the assassination of Har- a new nation. The passion of the partici- vey Milk, and the AIDS epidemic, to its cur- pants' words is complemented by splendid rent sense of community and connected- narration by Edward Herrmann. ness. For presenting an informative, point- and by the use of revolutionary- ed and provocative look at one San Fran- era folk melodies and original cisco neighborhood that reveals how it compositions performed by became the cornerstone for an entire move- award -winning instrumentalists, ment, a Peabody goes to KQED -TV for including Mark O'Connor, Yo -Yo "The Castro." Ma, Wynton Marsalis, and James Taylor. For giving us "LIB- ERTY!"-an invigorating, enter- taining and passionate historical documen- tary of the founding impulses of American democracy -a Peabody is presented to KTCA -TV and Middlemarch Films.

www.americanradiohistory.com "A HEALTHY BABY GIRL" Judith Helfand P-oductions "THE AMERICAN P.O.V. /The American "LOOK FOR ME HERE: EXPERIENCE: Documentary and Independent 299 DAYS IN THE LIFE TROUBLESOME CREEK - Television Service OF NORA LENIHAN" A MIDWESTERN" New Yo "k WGBH -TV, Boston and ntensely intimale and at the same time Newton, Mass. West City Films heartbreakingly universal, "A Healthy Baby Girl" eloquently addresses the ways in In awarding a Peabody to "Look for Me ike so many other families, in recent which filmmaker Judith Helfand's DES -relat- Here: 299 Days in the Life of Nora Leni- years Iowa farmers Russ and Mary Jane ed cancer affected not mly her physical han," the Peabody Board recognizes excel- Jordan faced a burgeoning debt and a bot- health, but also the heal h of her relation- lence in regional cable news for the first tom -line oriented bank. Unlike the others, time. New England Cable News brilliantly they had a sensitive filmmaker and gifted captured and personalized the hospice expe- storyteller for a daughter, who chronicled rience of one woman, Nora Lenihan, through their struggle in this poignant and heartfelt the efforts of executive producer /writer Tom film. In "Troublesome Creek -A Midwest- Melville, producer /writer Florence Del ern," Jeanne Jordan and partner Steven Santo, writer Judy Forman, videographer Ascher use the intimate story of one fami- Thad Peterson and still photographer ly's struggle to maintain the farm life to craft Michele McDonald. They captured an an extraordinary visual metaphor the for intense, intimate portrait of a woman fac- major changes afflicting rural America. ships with the people around her. Ultimate- ing her own death with nobility, courage, Rarely has a series tide been so apt, for this ly, the story Ms. Helfand tells is the univer- grace and humor. Forty -year old Ms. Leni- is truly an "American experience," told first- sal tale of how toxic exposure affects all of han's battle with breast cancer vividly illus- hand with humor, sorrow, compassion, and us. "A Healthy Baby Gir " follows the film- trates how the hospice program cares for love. A particularly nice touch is the inclu- maker over a five-year span, documenting the terminally ill and makes living ones final sion of moments from classic western the tears and tense moments, as well as the days both comfortable, and somehow joy- laughter and hope as she battles the cancer ous. This powerful hour of television blends caused by DES, a drug prescribed to her sterling videography with clear, concise writ- mother during pregnar cy. In this unique, ing and reporting, producing a compelling intensely personal story, Helfand documents documentary of powerful relevance to all of WEMCA( her own experience as an activist, a DES - us. The program is also marked by a strong E X P E R I E N C E related cancer patient, and daughter of two sense of place: its rootedness in the seashore loving but anxious parents, Ms. Helfand of northern New England, which meant so movies, such as "Dodge City," "The Gun- emerges as a complex individual, overcom- much to Ms. Lenihan. This is a tribute to the fighter," "Red River," and "High Noon," which ing a personal and publi: tragedy. For a bril- power of localism, which broadcast outlets provides dramatic irony to the events which liantly spirited, stunningly intimate video began, and is now extended by the devel- transpire as the Jordans struggle to main- diary, documenting the very personal, yet opment of regional cable news. For pro- tain their homestead. Jeanne Jordan and highly public issue of man -made carcino- ducing an eloquent, touching and revealing Steven Ascher have dedicated this film "to gens, a Peabody goes to Judith Helfand Pro- testimony of the dignity and sensitivity of all the Russ and Mary Janes," America's dis- ductions, P.O.V. /The American Documen- hospice care, a Peabody Award to New Eng- appearing family farmers. It is to them that tary, and the Independent Television Ser- land Cable News for "Look for Me Here: 299 this film bears witness, and it is they who vice, for "A Healthy Baby Girl." Days in the Life of Nora Lenihan." share this Peabody Award.

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www.americanradiohistory.com "IN THE LAND OF "THE NAZIS: A WARNING THE DEAF" FROM HISTORY"

Les Films dici, La Sept- Cinema BBC, London Centre European "BLUE NOTE: A HISTORY The History Channel Cinematographique Rhone -Alpes OF MODERN JAZZ" Asuperbly documented series, "The presented on EuroArts Entertainment Nazis: A Warning from History" is a Bravo /The Independent OHG and SDR /arte chillingly thorough account of the Third Film Channel in association with Reich. Using previously unpublished docu- Bravo and Danmarks Radio ments, new discoveries of archive film, ne principal benefit of the prolifera- access to new interviewees from the for- tion of television distribution chan- 0 T his lush and lavish production, by direc- mer Communist Bloc, and the close coop- nels is the ability to bring outstanding pro- tor Julian Benedikt, documents the eration of Ian Kershaw, a leading Third gramming from diverse sources to wider story of Frank Wolff and Alfred Lion, two Reich scholar, "The Nazis" paints a surpris- audiences. Such is the case with this remark- German immigrants who escaped Nazi per- ingly fresh and revealing picture of Hitler's able French documentary feature, which secution in 1939 and founded Blue Note Germany. This comprehensive historical takes viewers into the silent but exceed- Records shortly after landing in New York. work presents a disturbing study of a nation ingly rich and diverse world of deaf lan- Together, the two men and their label repu- in which the majority of its citizens sup- guage and culture. Filmmaker Nicolas Philib- diated Hitler's claim that jazz was "degen- ported the regime -characterized not by so- ert takes the approach that signing is a visu- erate art." In fact, the revealing recollections called German efficiency and order, but by al language, with its own nuance, syntax of musicians, family members and business chaos and bloodthirsty disorder. Writer/ and structure, and that it is both similar to associates, plus an impressive collection of producer Laurence Rees, editor of the and vastly different from cinema. Combin- painstakingly -restored performances, raise respected BBC Timewatch series, and exec- ing observational and innovative camera jazz to the realm of high art and high culture. utive producer Paul Hamann present a pow- technique, natural sound and inspiring per- This is a rare documentary, one that is as erful and riveting account of the ascendance sonal stories, we gain real insight into the impressive to listen to as it is to view. Many of Hitler, dispelling commonly held myths daily lives and struggles of the deaf, who of the greats are here, presented in vintage about Germany in the 193os. It puts the ori- number an estimated 130 million people performances, including Sonny Rollins, Art gins of Nazism into context, drawing con- worldwide, zo including million in the Unit- temporary such as Blakey, John Coltrane, Joe Henderson, Her - parallels rampant infla- ed States alone. Executive producer Serge bie Hancock, Ron Carter, Thelonious Monk tion, unemployment and racism, and brings LaLou, cameraman Frédéric Labourasse, rise Hitler and Miles Davis, to name a few. Executive the of and his henchmen fright- sound recordist Henri Maikoff, and editor producers Bernd Hellthaler and Ulli Pfau, eningly close to home. For crafting a bril- Guy Lecorne deserve special mention for and producer Michael Krause deserve spe- liant and remarkable treatment of the hor- helping realize the unique vision of Mr. cial mention for the exceptional quality of rors of Nazism, serving as both an historical Philibert. The Independent Film Channel is the presentation. Today, Blue Note is rec- document and a contemporary reminder, a likewise commended for its commitment to ognized for its innovation and excellence. Peabody to the BBC and the History Chan- the presentation of such unusual and The same can be said for this enlightening nel for "The Nazis: A Warning from History." enlightening films as this to American audi- and thoroughly ences. For providing illuminating an and entertaining inspiring portrait of the world of the deaf, international and for making that story available to a production. For wider public, a Peabody is presented to "In this, a Peabody the Land of the Deaf." to "Blue Note: A History of Mod- em Jazz."

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www.americanradiohistory.com Millions of kids C A don't just IMP_ watch. They share, clean, fix, visit, care, give and do. Nickelodeon is honored to accept the Peabody Award on their behalf.

for more infor nation on The Big Help, Nickelodeon's ongoing campaign to connect kids to their communities through volunteering, write to: 11 e Big Help, Box 929, New York, NY 10108; or check out our Web site at www.nick_com cn+eRato.r.m..r nw linmed

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FASE Productions for PBS Big Feats! Entertainment an entertainment unit of In the past year, policy makers and pro- "NICKELODEON: Lyrick Studios for PBS grammers have turned increasing atten- THE BIG HELP" tion to children's television. As the debate Nickelodeon, New York Classic literature comes to life in this rages about achieving a higher quantity and delightful public television series quality of programming for American chil- ad to say, the productivity of children has through an adventurous Jack Russell terri- dren, "The Eddie Files" offers a model for traditionally been recognized mainly by er named Wishbone. Our diminutive pro- producers to emulate. Critical to the success those who would exploit them as a source of tagonist assumes characters ranging from of "The Eddie Files" is its point of view. It has cheap labor. Rarely have their boundless Shakespeare's King Hal to a member of a none. To explain, the program unfolds energy, acumen and inestimable good will ,7th century Plymouth plantation, and through the subjective eye view of an u- been harnessed for positive ends. Happily, relates these historic tales to his real -life year -old, who is heard, but never seen on for the past five years, Nickelodeon has moti- relationship with his owner, Joe. A solid screen. Children thus have their imagina- vated children to volunteer their time and ensemble cast and outstanding direction tions stimulated and engaged. As his prob- t talents to their local communities, under the from executive producer Rick Duffield and lem- solving adventures unfold, children pro- umbrella of the enormously successful "Big producer Betty Buckley help transform a ject onto the unseen Eddie their own eth- Help" campaign. In 1997 alone, the effort winsome canine into a time -travelling guide nicity, social class reached an estimated 28 million children to the classics. Bert Guthrie (also director and family situa- worldwide, through such activities as daily of photography) and Steven Kavner provide tions. In this way, public service messages, tie -ins with Nick- expert leadership as the show's co -pro- they are brought elodeon programs and personalities, tele- ducers. Special mention is also made of a into the learning thons and local community events. Nick- cast of talented writers and researchers, experience. And elodeon has successfully enlisted a broad who help children understand the often what a learning and impressive range of celebrities and politi- complex corpus of historic literature. Moti- experience it is! cians in the cause of educating children on vating children to read, generating enthu- Beginning with the extraordinary teaching the value of community service, including siasm about the printed word and helping of mathematics mentor Kay Toliver (the sub- General Colin Powell, basketball star children develop a lifetime reading habit ject of a prior Peabody- winning production), Shaquille O'Neal, actress Whoopi Goldberg, are the primary objectives of "Wishbone." The Eddie Files" incorporates innovative even President Bill Clinton. But the program Clearly, those goals are being met in this and engaging mini -documentaries, dramat- transcends the celebrity "talking heads" and charming television program and its corre- ic vignettes, as well as the broad comedic high -minded on -air announcements of many sponding book series. For providing an scenes that children love so much. The public service campaigns. For example, the innovative and insightful look into literary Eddie Files" is another successful enterprise 1997 "Help -a- thon," hosted by Nickelodeon classics, which invites both children and from the Foundation for Advancements in personalities Mike O'Malley and Larisa adults to discover the joys, adventures and Science and Education. FASE Productions, Oleynik, resulted in more than 85 million vol- surprises of reading, a Peabody statuette - led by executive producer and writer Steven unteer hours pledged from an estimated eight and a wag of the tail-to "Wishbone." R. Heard, senior producer Kathie Heard; pro- million children. National Big Help partners ducer, director and writer Rob Mikuriya; include 4 -H, the National Wildlife Federa- supervising producer Keith Miller; coordi- tion, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Big nating producer Dave Hendry, and a talented Brothers and Big Sisters of America. Boys and team of writers, including John T. Davis, Girls Clubs of America, Earth Force and East- Maria Lokken and Jay Dorfmann, is com- er Seals, and nearly two dozen others. Under mended for its ongoing record of excellence. the committed leadership and vision of Nick- This level of quality sustains in the range of elodeon president Herb Scannell, executive support materials, including teacher's guides producers Mark Offitzer and Albie Hecht, pro- and classroom instructional materials. For ducer Marilyn Seabury and director Glenn wisHgonë producing inspiring children's television, Weiss, millions of kids are making a big dif- which makes math fun, exciting and impor- ference through "The Big Help." For this, a tant to children, a Peabody is presented to Peabody to Nickelodeon. "The Eddie Files."

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www.americanradiohistory.com "Cl rv AF.TS,. "MOBIL "NOTHING SACRED"

Thirteen /WNET, New York MASTERPIECE THEATRE: ABC, Sarabande Productions THE TENANT OF in association with ou can live in New York for years and WILDFELL HALL" loth Century Fox Television not know all the places where culture WGBH -TV, Boston and and art flourish -like th ? opera company BBC, too often. dramatic series at televi- on the Bowery, the children's museum on London AsIIion avoid issues of religion, ethics and and the sculpture garden in morality. Such topics are said to easily A dapted by David Nokes and Janet Bar - Long Island City. Each day, the city creates viewers, n from Anne Brontës 1848 novel, 'The offend the sensibilities of or to risk more choices: new shoNs on Broadway. Tenant of Wildfell Hall" presents an exquis- the loss of support from skittish advertis- new exhibitions in the Eronx, new jazz in ers and affiliates. ABC, Sarabande Produc- ite and moving drama about a woman Brooklyn. These riches are the focus of "City attempting to free herself and her small son tions, and zoth Century Fox TV, are com- Arts," a weekly magazine on the visual and from an abusive marriage. The production mended for challenging conventional wis- performing arts. Coverinc boroughs. stars Tara Fitzgerald as Helen (the dom with "Nothing Sacred," a timely. "City Arts" profiles New York's foremost Graham provocative and thoughtful dramatic series, artists and institutions, and uncovers a which provided an honest portrayal of the wealth of less familiar treasures. In a breezy complexity of faith in the modern era. Cre- and inviting style supervised by executive ated by Father dill Cain, a Jesuit priest and producer Glenn DuBose nd series producer playwright, and David Manson, with Richard Jeff Folmsbee, "City Arts" invites viewers to Kramer as executive producer, and Cyrus discover for themselves the extraordinary Yavneh as producer, "Nothing Sacred " fea - range of creativity in New York. More than tured talented actor Kevin Anderson as 150 arts organizations an i hundreds of voic- Father Ray, a young Catholic priest strug- es have been featured on this celebration gling to retain the flicker of God in an urban of New York's cultural heritage. For offer- community facing moral, spiritual and eco- ing an exhilarating look at the creative arts nomic decay. In its all -too -brief run on net- in New York, and for providing a shining work television, the program was fiercely example of excellence in local television, a unafraid to interweave into parish life such Peabody to Thirteen /WNET, New York for contemporary issues as abortion, HIV. class "City Arts " "tenant" of the title), with Rupert Graves as struggles and racism. Since it first convened her dissolute spouse, Arthur Huntington. and in 1940, the Peabody Board has sought to Toby Stephens as Gilbert Markham, the identify, encourage, and recognize excel- young Yorkshire farmer who falls hopeless- lence and innovation in broadcasting, espe- when ly in love with Helen. Their superb acting is cially such programming has faced made more magical by the moving camera ideological attack and the threat of censure. of director Mike Barker and the lavish loca- In that tradition, a Peabody is presented to tions and settings provided by producer ABC, Sarabande Productions, in association Suzan Harrison, under the inspired leader- with zoth Century Fox Television, for "Noth- ship of executive producers Kevin Loader for ing Sacred." the BBC and Rebecca Eaton for WGBH. With "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall," the BBC and Mobil Masterpiece Theatre continue to pro- vide audiences on both sides of with the very highest quality in television drama. For so doing, a Peabody Award.

A 21 1 T H E 57TH N N U A L PEABUDI AWARDS www.americanradiohistory.com "DON KING: ONLY IN AMERICA" "HOMICIDE: HBO Pictures and LIFE ON THE STREET" "ELLEN - The Thomas Carter Company NBC, Fatima Productions THE PUPPY EPISODE" New York ABC, the Black/Marlens T his original film for television takes the Company in association with tricky tack of telling the tale of a living With three citations in the past five legend -boxing promoter Don King. In less- Touchstone Television years, "Homicide: Life on the Street" skilled hands than those of executive pro- has the distinction of being the most rec- ducer Thomas L. Carter, producer David Alandmark moment in television history ognized dramatic series in the history of the Blocker and director John Herzfeld, the risk occurred on April 30, 1997, when Ellen Peabody Awards. Episodes like The Sub- of sinking into the worst kind of hyperbole DeGeneres and her namesake character way," presented in December of 1997, con- or melodrama was possible, even likely. acknowledged their homosexuality simulta- tinue to return Tom Fontana, Barry Levin- Happily, the film succeeds, even soars. The neously, and "Ellen" became the first gay lead son and their exceptional group of pro- lead performance by Ving Rhames is noth- character in a prime time television series. ducers, writers and performers to the In making this award, the Peabody Board is Peabody banquet. Written by James neither endorsing the sexuality of Ms. Yoshimura and directed by Gary Fleder, DeGeneres, nor taking sides in the ongoing The Subway" tells the harrowing true -to- debate about the role of television in the larg- life story of a man trapped between a sub- er societal debate about values and morali- way car and the platform. Vincent D'Onofrio ty. Rather, the Peabody Award is made, as is typically brilliant as the victim, as are always, in recognition of distinguished Andre Braugher and Kyle Secor as detec- achievement in the art of television. This one- tives Frank Pembleton and Tim Bayliss. hour special episode was marked by excep- Unfolding in excruciating real time, the tional writing, producing and performing. detectives try to unravel the case and seek, Producer Ellen DeGeneres, executive pro- in vain, to locate the victim's girlfriend ducers Mark Driscoll, Dava Savel and Vic before he dies. While the Peabody Board Kaplan; along with consulting producers makes special mention of this episode, it Tracy Newman and Jonathan Stark; and the also acknowledges the series' sustained writing team of Ms. Newman, Mr. Driscoll, excellence, led by executive producers ing short of spectacular, and it is more than Ms. Savel, Mr. Stark and Ms. DeGeneres, have Barry Levinson and Tom Fontana; co -exec- matched by a kind of stylistic inventiveness, created the highest form of comedy -at once utive producer Jim Finnerty; producers Julie in which the title character speaks directly hilarious and heart -felt. The acting of the Martin, James Yoshimura, Gail Mutrux, Eric to the camera from the center of a boxing "Ellen" ensemble is excellent, including Ms. Overmyer, David Simon, and Anya Epstein; ring, with scenes of his life and times pro- DeGeneres, Joely Fisher, David Anthony Hig- and arguably the best ensemble cast in jected behind him. This unique framing gins, Clea Lewis and Jeremy Piven. Guest series television, including Yaphet Kotto, device practically punches the viewer with stars Laura Dern, Steven Eckholdt and Oprah Andre Braugher, Kyle Secor, Clark Johnson, the power and electricity of Mr. King, and Winfrey are equally exceptional, as Ellen's Jon Seda, Michelle Forbes, Reed Diamond, sets the dramatic vignettes which follow secret is exposed in inventive, imaginative Richard Belzer, Peter Gerety and Callie into clear focus. Special mention is made and endearing ways. Throughout the hour, Thorne. For its ongoing record of distinc- of writer Kario Salem, whose script succeeds the camaraderie, caring and concern tion and achievement, a Peabody to "Homi- in capturing the rambunctiousness and expressed by the ensemble remain sharp and cide: Life on the Street." rhetoric of the mellifluous Mr. King. HBO . As a result, the viewer is left with Pictures and the Thomas Carter Company the message that family and social support have created a television movie brimming are necessary for all of us, regardless of our with intelligence, humor, bluster and brava- sexual orientation. For creating courageous do, in perfect keeping with its subject. For and clever comedy with historic significance, this, a Peabody goes to "Don King: Only in a Peabody goes to ABC, the Black/Marlens America." Company in association with Touchstone Television, for "Ellen -The Puppy Episode."

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George Foster Peabody Aware for Lenihan." exceller ce in broadcast jour- NECN, now the largest nalism. With neoriy 1,300 regional newschannel in entries from across the America, reaches more country. NECN is one of than 2.3 million sub- just recipients of scribers in all six New televisiDn's highest honor. England states. Our mission

And we're the first local cable is to be the finest source of network ever to achieve this distinction. local television news in New Englana.

We proudly accept the award in mem- And now, with the Peabody Award, ory of the brave and inspiring woman we're not just bringing you news. whose last days in hospice care we We're mcking it, too.

www.americanradiohistory.com "GEORGE WALLACE"

TNT A Mark Carliner Production "CBS NEWS: SUNDAY The skillful and accomplished direction MORNING" of John Frankenheimer has never been more apparent than in this masterful minis- CBS News, New York eries, the Faustian saga of the rise, fall, and ultimate redemption of one of our most con- When "Sunday Morning" premiered on troversial political figures. The power of this CBS in January 1979, founding pro- program resonates in every stirring scene, ducer Shad Northshield, host Charles Kuralt, and their dedicated staff brought a fresh look CAROL MARIN to network news and a novel approach to celebrating achievement and recognizing the Personal Award extraordinary in the ordinary. From the

opening trumpet's notes to the opulent clos- The journalistic integrity of Carol Marin ing nature scenes, "Sunday Morning" con- has been a constant in Chicago for two tinues under host Charles Osgood and exec- decades. Her distinguished investigative utive producers Linda Mason and Missie reporting for WMAQ -TV (1978 -97) and now superbly written by Paul Monash and Mar- Rennie to cast new light on its subjects, at WBBM -TV has been universally acknowl- shall Frady, and acted with chilling realism never stooping to the hyperkinesis, hyper- edged. She is simply one of the nation's best by Gary Sinise in the title role. Mare Win- bole and just plain hype that characterizes broadcast journalists. In 1997, Ms. Marin ningham, Angelina Jolie, Joe Don Baker and much of television news. This is not to say received national attention for taking a per- Clarence Williams Ill are outstanding in crit- that the program eschews hard news. Quite sonal stand against the tide of sensation- ical supporting roles. The life of George Wal- the contrary. Its reports on breaking news alism in television news. In so doing, it lace presents in microcosm the swirl of and the events of the prior week are exem- became clear in Chicago and beyond that, events simmering in the South and the plary. Equally important, the program pro- unlike too many reporters and news exec- nation from the 196os to the 198os. Issues vides viewers with insights into art, music, utives, Ms. Marin measures success neither of race and racism, power and powerless- education, in ratings points nor job security. Her moti- ness, political integrity and political expe- nature, and vations lie in what she believes is right, and diency, are laid bare with intelligence and the off -beat by what viewers need to know to make insight. In a film driven by Mr. Sinises mul- that are the informed decisions in their communities. It tilayered performance, we witness Wallace's envy of any is gratifying to the Peabody Board (and no passage from populist to provocateur, and Sunday doubt, to Ms. Marin) that her courageous from a fierce and furious demagogue, to a newspaper decision has been rewarded by the viewers soft -spoken, broken, but repentant man. in their sen- of Chicago, and by champions of journalis- The film ends with a brilliant recreation of sitivity, breadth, and sheer enjoyment. In tic ethics everywhere. Among Ms. Marin's a gaunt Wallace being wheeled into the Dex- making a second award to the series (its first honors are "Best Reporter" in Chicago, was ter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, in 1979), the Peabody Board makes spe- awarded by The (1989) and Martin Luther King Jr.'s old congregation. cial note of the seamless transition from the by United Press International (1985, 1988); folksy Carolina drawl of the late Mr. Kuralt, There, he seeks forgiveness for the pain he 14 regional and a national Emmy Award; Mr. yet caused African Americans through the years. to Osgood's punchy poetic "see you and the Alfred I. duPont -Columbia Award; As the choir begins "Amazing Grace," and on the radio" cadences. With "Charles the among many, many others. Today, we are Second" "Sunday the worshipers reach out to the crippled on the throne, Morning" proud to present a personal Peabody Award Wallace, it is a real moment of redemption, remains an uplifting, reflective and thought- to Carol Marin, in recognition of her accom- and a reminder that entertainment televi- ful weekly program. For reassuring and plishments, her selflessness and her com- sion can elevate to the highest level of the informing us weekly with news, opinion and mitment to ethics and integrity in broad- dramatic and performing arts. For creating perspective, which is presented at an appro- cast journalism. a television of substance, a Peabody Award is priately contemplative pace, Peabody to presented to TNT, a Mark Carliner Produc- CBS News for "Sunday Morning." tion for "George Wallace."

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We are all too familiar with the pro- with Williams Syndrome to be happy. her passion, her commitment, and an liferation of negative news and with friendly, compassionate, and magically inspirational message about the price of the blurring of the line between informa- musical. "Big Man, Big Voice" is a stirring free speech. In "West Side Story," corre- tion and entertainment on television. profile of the German baritone Thomas spondent Kroft follows the successful Therefore, it is critical to remind ourselves Quasthoff, who has overcome severe phys- effort by Brian Tivnan, the director of a of television news' ability to promote pos- ical disabilities as a victim of the Thalido- local theater in Worcester, Mass., to bring itive values -including the value of an affir- mide tragedy, to become one of the finest inner -city kids and their police adversaries mative spirit, the value of industry and singers of his generation. Correspondent together for a production of the classic effort, and the importance of fighting the Ed Bradley introduces us to Mr. Quastoff play. Our spirits soar, as these children. good fight in a good way. Such is the case with great sensitivity, humor, and dignity. often surrendered to a lifetime of crime, with four particularly powerful episodes The segment on Veronica Guerin, Ireland's build their confidence and their self - of "6o Minutes" produced in 1997. In "A leading investigative reporter, whose mur- esteem, as they learn to sing and dance. Very Special Brain," correspondent Mor- der is attributed to the suspected drug Under the stewardship of executive pro- ley Safer introduces us to the remarkable traffickers who were the subjects of her ducer Don Hewitt, a true "American mas- group of people who suffer from Williams reports, is not presented as a gory, gang- ter." "6o Minutes" continues to carry the Syndrome, a rare genetic defect. Com- land execution. Rather, Steve Kroft and "6o torch of excellence in electronic journal- monly classified as retarded, we find those Minutes" make the story a celebration of ism. For so doing, a Peabody Award.

R.E. TURNER Personal Award

Ted Turner is a true visionary in elec- cast news and international diplomacy with tronic communications, who has made the June, 1980 launch of Cable News Net- a profound impact in areas as diverse as work, the world's first round - the-clock, all - ownership, cable and news television network. The immediacy satellite distribution, entertainment and and independence of CNN accelerated the sports programming and electronic jour- fall of international communism, and nalism. Today, Mr. Turner is vice chairman proved the power of freedom of the press of Time -Warner Inc. He oversees the Time - as an agent of social change throughout the Warner cable networks division, including world. Mr. Turner has consistently com- the former assets of Turner Broadcasting - bined his entrepreneurial zeal with a pas- Cable News Network, the , sionate commitment to philanthropy. While Headline News, TBS , Turner some disagree about his manners and his Classic Movies, Turner Network Television, methods, there is no denying his many and as well as Home Box Office, and lasting contributions to all forms of mod- other Time -Warner entertainment holdings. ern electronic media. Today, we add R.E. This empire began modestly in 1970 with his satellite. He purchased the Atlanta Braves, Turner to the select list of personal Peabody purchase of Channel 17, an independent and made them "America's Team," and soon Award winners, whose singular achieve- UHF station in Atlanta. He soon originated made basketball's Atlanta Hawks part of a ments and lifetime of accomplishment set the "superstation" concept, making WTBS burgeoning sports line -up. them apart as true titans of television and available throughout North America via Mr. Turner changed the world of broad- radio.

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Borge Foster Peabody, whose name the as a palliative for his polio. Mr. Peabody was awards bear, was horn in Columbus, granted honorary degrees by Harvard, Wash-

Ga. He became a highly s tccessful New York ington and Lee, and the University of Geor- investment banker who c evoted much of his gia, of which he was made a life trustee by fortune to education am 1 social enterprise. special legislative act. While he never saw He was especially interested in the state uni- television and only rarely listened to radio, versity of his native Georgia, and made large the visage of George Foster Peabody has contributions to the libr+ ry, the War Memo- become synonymous with excellence in elec- rial Fund, and the develo anent of the School tronic media. of Forestry. Along with I- is business partner,

Spencer Trask, and I, atrina Trask, Mr. Peabody helped 'ound Yaddo, the famous artists' retreat at Saratcga Springs, N.Y. Mr.

Peabody was a friend of Franklin D. Roo- sevelt, and he suggeste I that the President establish a residence in Warm Springs, Ga.,

PEABODY AWARDS ENDOWMENT FUND

While the Peabody Awards bear the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes. The goal of the name of the famous Georgian and Peabody Endowment is to raise the money benefactor of the University of Georgia, necessary to perpetuate the Peabody there is no permanent endowment for the Awards; to expand the awards program both awards program. With help from the Uni- internationally and on the Internet; to bring versity and the Henry W. Grady College of Peabody winners to campus for master Journalism and Mass Communication, the classes and satellite telecourses; and to Peabody program relies year -to -year on gifts underwrite additional activities to enhance and grants, corporate sponsorships, entry the role of the Peabody Awards in teaching, fees and the awards luncheon for the great research and public service. To make a con- majority of its operating budget. The tribution io the Peabody Endowment, Peabody Endowment Fund was created in please calf Bill Herringdine, Director of

1997 to develop a permanent endowment Development for the Peabody Awards, at for the award, similar to that enjoyed by the 706 -542 -0563.

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www.americanradiohistory.com SALUTING BRUCE DUMONT...

The 57th Annual Peabody Awards pre- sentation marks the end of Bruce DuMont's term on the National Advisory Board. For the past six years, Bruce has faithfully served the Peabody program, fur- thering its mission of promoting and pre- serving excellence in broadcasting and cable. He is chair of this year's awards, suc- ceeding the late Nancy J. Woodhull. Mr. DuMont's tenure with the Board adds another chapter to an outstanding career in broadcasting. Currently, he is host of "Beyond the Beltway with Bruce DuMont," a nationally syndicated weekly radio pro- gram. The television version of the program airs on TV38 -WCFC /Chicago and on Chica- go Cable /25. Since 1983. he has anchored "Illi- nois Lawmakers," a television series explor- ing the Illinois General Assembly, which airs on Illinois public television stations. Mr. DuMont is founder and president of the Museum of Broadcast Communications at the Chicago Cultural Center. one of only of the National Advisory Board of North- two broadcast museums in America. The western University's School of Speech and MBC includes the Radio Hall of Fame, which on the Executive Committee of the Harris he brought to Chicago in 1991. In 1994, he School Council on Public Policy at the Uni- received the Lifetime Achievement Award versity of Chicago. from his alma mater, Columbia College/ For his integrity, breadth of experience Chicago. In 1989, he was recognized by the and inspiring leadership, the Peabody Advi- Chicago Sun -Times as one of Chicago's most sory Board salutes Bruce DuMont, and wish- influential leaders. He serves as a member es him continued success.

THE 5 710 ANNUAL 28 PEABUDY AWARDS www.americanradiohistory.com ...AND THE PEABODY BOARD

coinciding with Bru, a DuMont's final year on the Peabod, Board is the first year of service fo. new members Sonia Manzano and William V'oo. Ms. Manzano has b len an influential role model for childre t since the 197os. when she was selected as Latina represen- tative for the Peabody -winning children's program "Sesame Stree.." After ío years as "Maria," she began wri ing scripts for the right): show and has since earned 12 Emmy Awards The Peabody National Adviaory Board on a breakbrom the judging -top row (lebt to Ron Neaaen. Dr. James Hindman. Betty Hudaon. Stuart Revill. £d Hark. David Roland. bottom and a Peabody. She ha.; been honored by row: Dr. James Carey. Dr. Jannette Datea. Neil Aronstam. Sonia Manzano. Brace DuMont the Association of Hisp riic Arts, the Con- (chairman). Marcie £raobb. Sir Michael Checkland. Howard Rosenberg. William Woo. gressional Hispanic Caucus in Washington, D.C. and the Committer For Hispanic Chil- dren and Families. Ms. Manzano and Mr. Woo join the Betty Hudson. principal. Spencer Stuart,

Mr. Woo worked fo the St. Louis Post - returning members of the Peabody Board: New York and former vice president of cor-

Dispatch for 34 years al. a feature and spe- Neil Aronstam, president of Independent porate communications for NBC; cial projects writer, foreign correspondent, Media Services Inc., a leading media buying Ron Nessen, program host, Nostalgia columnist, editorial page editor, and edi- firm based in New York; and chair of the 58th Television, Washington, D.C., and former tor-in- chief. He serves on the Commission Annual Peabody Awards; press secretary for President Gerald Ford; on White House Fellows, and has been Ed Bark, television critic for the Dallas Stuart Revill, of Manly N.S.W., Australia. director of the American Society of News- Morning News and former president of the international media consultant and retired paper Editors. Mr. Wo', received the Life- Television Critics Association; assistant managing director for the Aus- time Achievement Award of the Asian Amer- Dr. James Carey, professor in the Graduate tralian Broadcasting Commission; ican Journalists Associe tion (í99o), the Dis- School of Journalism at Columbia University David Roland, founder /president of The tinguished Service Medal from the Univer- in New York and former dean of the College Roland Company, Reston, Va., and adviser sity of (1991) a id the Distinguished of Journalism at the University of Illinois; to the Corporation for ; Service Award of the Hija Parrish Lovejoy Sir Michael Checkland, of West Sussex, Howard Rosenberg, television critic for Society (1990. England, director -general (retired) of the the Los Angeles Times;

British Broadcasting Corporation; Dr. J. Thomas Russell (ex officio), dean of Dr. Jannette Dates, dean of the School of the Henry W. Grady College of Journalism Communications at Howard University in and Mass Communication, University of Washington, D.C.; Georgia;

Marcie Ersoff. media executive and con- Dr. Barry L. Sherman (ex officio), Lamb - sultant from Miami. Fla. din Kay Professor at the University of Geor- Dr. James Hindman, co- director and chief gia and director of the Peabody Awards. operating officer of the American Film Insti- tute in Los Angeles;

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e Peabody Archive in the University of Many of the titles are the only known video will Georgia Libraries has received a grant surviving copies. Two -inch copies from the National Endowment for the be restored and transferred to Beta -SP; Humanities Division of Preservation and 16mm kinescopes suffering from various Access to catalog nearly one thousand forms of deterioration will have new nega- unique television programs covering African tives and polyester stock prints struck, in American history and culture dating from addition to Beta -SP copies. Copies of many of the programs will be given to their origi- 1949 to 1996. The programs are contained nal stations as part of a repatriation effort. on 16mm kinescopes, 2 -inch transverse will video recordings, as well as 3/4 -inch heli- Some of the networks and stations that cal scan videocassettes. Funding from the benefit from this project include NBC, KWIV- grant will allow for restoration and remas- TV (Oklahoma City), KGO -TV (San Francis- Ella Fitzgerald perborms on Tel Courtney Anniversary Showcase" (íg57. KPIX -W tering of materials, and creation of viewing co), WBZ -TV (Boston), WMAR -TV (Baltimore), San lraneisea) cassettes on VHS for students, scholars and WOOD -TV (Grand Rapids, Mich.), and the general public. WTTW -TV (Chicago). FOR MORE INFORMATION: A CALL FOR TELEVISION AND RADIO PRESERVATION On the Peabody Awards Archive general issues: Most of us are aware of the need to pre- sion and radio stations produce on a daily or archival serve endangered, deteriorating basis, there are mass quantities of material Linda Tadic, Curator, motion pictures. We've heard the news to store. In the past, the common solution Peabody Awards Archive, and about lost films and restored masterpieces, to space limitations was to throw the old President, Association of and celebrated the re- release of cinematic material away, or recycle the tape, thereby Moving Image Archivists classics in movie theaters and on television. obliterating an important historical record. Tel: 706 -542 -1971 Awareness of the importance of film preser- The Library of Congress' recent report E -mail: Itadica I ibris.libs. uga.edu 1997: a vation has passed from film archivists and "Television and Video Preservation For copies ob the Library ob Congreee historians to producers, studios and the Study of the Current State of American Televi- report: general public. While knowledge about film sion and Video Preservation" estimates that Steve Leggett, Motion Picture, preservation has grown, the fact that our only io percent of television stations in the Broadcasting and Recorded Sound be States saved their iómm newsfilm television heritage also needs to saved United Division, The Library of Congress the rest was destroyed. is only beginning to be recognized beyond through the mid- 197os; Tel: 202 -707-5912 Saving radio That's history that's been lost forever. the archival community. pro- E -mail: slegoloc.gov gramming has received even less attention, Radio and television producers and with work in this area primarily being done archivists can work together to save broad- by private collectors and a few public cast history. Among the recommendations Television and radio preservation is at a crit- archives and museums. from the Library of Congress: ical moment. With every passing day, sig- Similar issues face film and television Follow proper archival storage procedures nals on video and audiotape disappear, and preservation, but broadcast archives have to give your materials the best chance at 16mm newsfilm and kinescopes deteriorate. additional concerns. Materials can exist in longevity; We encourage you to educate yourself about obsolete formats, from 16 -inch transcrip- Don't discard your material; instead, preservation, and to establish a preserva- tion discs to 2 -inch quad, to today's digital donate it to a public archive; tion strategy for your own collection. The du jour. The magnetic tape on which pro- Engage in cooperative preservation pro- Library of Congress report is a good start for grams reside, whether analog or digital, has jects with public archives that hold your an overview of problems and potential solu- a perilously short shelf -life. Even under the material. tions. Discuss issues with radio and televi- best conditions, 3/4 -inch and Beta tapes Radio and television programs are not sion archivists and collection managers. may last only 25 to 30 years; audiotape can only corporate assets, but also cultural and Working together, we can join forces to save be stored for perhaps 5o. Because televi- historical artifacts for future generations. broadcast and cable history!

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The official entry forms for the 1998 ENTRY CATEGORIES The Peabody Board may recognize Peabody Awards will be mailed in early more than one winner from a given cate- no September. Following is a preview of the rograms are accepted in the following gory or may choose to make award in entry requirements and rules for the categories, for both radio and tele- that category. Awards are announced and Fifty -Eighth Annual Peabody Awards vision: presented without mention of the catego- competition. ry in which they were submitted. NEWS- Includes spot coverage, report- Beginning in 1998, a program or series ELIGIBILITY ing, investigation, interpretation, and com- which receives the Peabody Award and mentary on news events. which addresses topics or issues related and may be with The George Foster Peabody Awards, to health medicine cited The Peabody /Robert Wood Johnson established in 1939 and first awarded ENTERTAINMENT -Regularly sched- Foundation Award for Health and Medical in 1940, recognize distinguished achieve- uled or special programs characterized by ment and meritorious public service by excellence in the presentation of the per- Programming. This special recognition may a cash prize, a at a radio and television networks, stations, pro- forming arts, drama, music, comedy, vari- include fellowship /medical ducing organizations, cable television orga- ety, or sports programming. leading health institution, and nizations, and individuals. special exhibitions and additional distrib- work. While the intent of the Peabody Awards PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN- Series ution of the award -winning is to recognize outstanding achievement in and special programs or projects primarily broadcasting and cable, the competition is intended for an audience of children (2-II) IMPORTANT DATES open to entries produced for alternative or youth (12 -17). distribution, including corporate, educa- ENTRY DEADLINE -Jan. i5, 1999 tional, home -video release, and CD -ROM. EDUCATION -Creative and effective use JURYING- February/March, 1999 However, programs produced and intend- of radio and television to enhance teaching FINALISTS NOTIFIED -April, 1999 and learning. ed for theatrical motion picture exhibition AWARDS BANQUET-May, 1999 are not eligible for a Peabody Award. In gen- eral, non -broadcast or non -cable entries DOCUMENTARY -In -depth examina- should be publicly available and part of an tion of issues of local, national, or interna- THE PEABODY AWARDS overall broadcast or cable enterprise. tional importance or of contemporary or his- toric events. College of Journalism and ENTRY TIMETABLE Mass Communication PUBLIC SERVICE -One -time or con- The University of Georgia tinuing projects using a single medium or a AII program entries must be for programs Athens, GA 306oz -3018 variety of means to respond to an impor- broadcast, cablecast, or released for Tel: 706 -542 -3787 tant public problem or issue. non -broadcast distribution during the 1998 Fax: 706 -542 -9273 calendar year (Jan. i-Dec. 31). The deadline www.peabody.uga.edu INDIVIDUALS, INSTITUTIONS, OR for receipt of entries is Jan. 15, 1999. Barry L. Sherman, Director ORGANIZATIONS -A body of work or a Louise M. Benjamin, Associate Director record of accomplishments by an individual Tom Hoover, Activities Coordinator or institution in radio, television, or cable, Vince Benigni, Ph.D. Assistant which represents exceptional achievement Robert Twilley, Maetere Assistant and meritorious public service. Christy Saunders, Student Assistant

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By Price Colman available are buying them. nies at delivering high -speed data via MediaOne also is starting to take the cable modems -at the end of the first MediaOne Group, increasingly wraps off MediaOne Digital TV, its quarter it reported about 31,000 cus- bullish about its cable telephony digital cable product. It announced tomers for its MediaOne Express prod- business, has upcoming launches that on Wednesday (May 13) it is uct. planned in at least two markets-Miami launching digital cable in Detroit - Meanwhile, the company is pushing and MinneapolisSt. Paul. where it faces tough competition from on the marketing and management MediaOne already has launched Ameritech. MediaOne executives have realignment fronts. Julie Berg, head of cable telephony in Atlanta and Los acknowledged that fierce competition marketing at MediaOne, said the compa- Angeles and has telephone switches in from the Baby Bell is putting pressure ny is altering its focus to "customer man- place in all major clusters. In addition on prices and thus profit and cash-flow agement at the [business] segment level to markets where MediaOne has margins. across products and across geogra- already launched telephony, the com- At a meeting with analysts and media phies." That's a shift from the compa- pany has switches in place in its North- last week, MediaOne executives ny's traditional focus (particularly when east, Michigan and Minnesota clusters. focused more on revenue growth poten- it was Continental ) of man- The Denver -based company also is tial than competitive threats. MediaOne aging at the regional and local level to a poised to aggressively push a package President Jan Peters said the nation's more centralized structure that's remi- of bundled services that includes the third -largest cable MSO sees real niscent of the way in which telephone core video product, high -speed data potential for tripling revenue per cus- companies manage their businesses. and telephony. Early results in At- tomer from about $39 a month now to MediaOne's top management has a lanta-thus far the only market where as much as $146 as it moves to offer strong telephone company back - MediaOne is offering bundled ser- high -speed data, telephony and digital ground -CEO Chuck Lillis is a former vices-show that 7% of Atlanta cus- cable. MediaOne has been one of the US West executive, while Peters and tomers who have all three services more aggressive and successful compa- Berg worked together in US West's

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www.americanradiohistory.com UMW06- United Kingdom cellular business. But the shift to a more centralized manage- ment philosophy may be more a reflec- A( tion of MediaOne's aggressive pursuit of new busi- nesses -voice and data in addition to video -than of management's roots in the telephone President Jan Peters business. says the nation's third -largest cable "Jan [Peters] and her group have put MSO sees potential for tripling rev- together a very powerful management team, a very different management team a enue per customer -from about $39 from elsewhere in the cable industry," month now to as much as $146 -as said Lillis. "Our challenge is very sim- it moves to offer high -speed data, ple -execute perfectly. I am absolutely telephony and digital cable. confident we will be the benchmark operator in the cable world." High -speed demands fast action Imiu,t v told it must move quickly to capitalize on DSL technology By Paige Albiniz k Customers love the speed, but cable MediaOne charges $10 more per month and Price Cclman needs to differentiate its Internet offer- for nonsubscribers. Prices for MediaOne ings with content that takes advantage of business customers range from $45 to High -speed data services have broadband capabilities, such as sound $100 per month, depending on network emerged as a key weapon in ca- and video. It also needs cable modems to demand. ble's quiver of new products, but be interoperable and available in retail Installation also is an obstacle that the industry may .ose its advantage if it outlets. keeps customers from using cable doesn't move quit kly. "From a marketing point of view, the modem service. While cable b downplaying phone Internet still is too two -dimensional," "Driving the product to one that can be companies' competitive threat in the said Nancy Powell, vice president of self-provisioned is very important," said form of DSL (digital subscriber line) marketing for MediaOne in Jacksonville, Rob Davenport, senior vice president of technology, the telcos are racing to catch Fla. "What we need is what those in the TCI.NET. "Right now, two -man teams up. computer industry call the killer app' in have to come out and install cable modems US West, for example, last week content. at a cost of $150 per installation. That's a announced it is launching a high -speed "That's the challenge of XDSL. Speed significant barrier to entry." data service over traditional phone lines will get matched over time, so speed But cable has a friend in the computer in Denver and Bcise, Idaho, and plans to alone cannot be all there is. There needs industry, which likes the speed of cable's expand the offering to 24 cities in its terri- to be compelling content," Powell con- broadband network and is beginning to tory on June 1. US West touts the service tinued. build PCs with cable modems included. as being up to 250 times faster than tradi- Through Cable Television Laborato- FCC Commissioner Michael Powell tional telco modem service, but DSL ries, the industry is racing to establish in- may rank as the public policy sector's technology is new enough that it's not yet teroperability specifications for cable highest- profile champion of cable mo- clear how well it will perform. modems that not only will ease technolo- dems. Powell, one of the panelists, de- Cable clearly holds an advantage, with gy glitches but also will speed retail intro- scribed "the blazing speed and there - something like .50% of all the nation's duction. when- you -want -it capability" of the cable systems expected to be two - Good customer service will gain devices. way capable by year end and thus importance as speed becomes more of a "The true promise of the Internet will equipped to handle high -speed data ser- commodity. "Customer satisfaction is not be realized without high -speed vices. But the cable industry only now is high with this product -35 percent of broadband capability available all the beginning to rev its marketing engine and our customers rate service a 10. This is a time just the thing the cable industry is resolve technology issues. Even though very different business than cable televi- poised to deliver," Commissioner Pow- close to 35 million people could get cable sion," Powell said. ell said. high -speed data industry projections are Pricing needs to drop for cable Powell also promoted the great busi- that there will be about 500,000 cus- modems to become the mass -market ness opportunity that the high -speed tomers. product the cable industry expects. Pric- Internet access business offers cable. But while the industry has heady ing for MediaOne's Jacksonville system According to Powell, Internet access expectations for high -speed data, there's starts at $34.95 per month for telco -retum over cable was a $21 million business in more to success than speed, panelists at service for MediaOne customers and 1996 but promises to be worth $1.6 bil- Cable '98 acknowledged last week. $39.95 per month for two -way service. lion by the turn of the century.

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"I'm doing things that have decades of experience running I should have been spending more time some of the best properties in the doing before," Hostetter says. industry, the executives are keeping a Former president Bill Schleyer has a low profile. Some of them are plotting soccer connection as well. In addition a comeback-but perhaps not the one to heading the cable industry's Open - that virtually everyone else in the Cable digital set -top standards effort industry spec- and joining the board of Wink Commu- ulates they'll nications, he has invested in a couple of make. companies, including one that builds The execu- indoor soccer and lacrosse fields. tives are the Former CFO Nancy Hawthorne and former management of Continental former treasurer Eric Krause have Cablevision Inc. -once the fourth - hung out a financial consulting shingle largest MSO -which was sold to US with two former Continental assistant West Media Group Inc. in 1996. After In addition to taking kids to soccer and treasurers; their projects include find- UMG Chairman Charles Lillis's swim practice, Hostetter is busy with ing ways to privatize parts of the space repeated declaration that he was buy- charitable work. "I'm doing things I shuttle program for NASA. should have been ... doing before." ing Continental in large part for its Former senior vice president of pro- management, and after those managers thinks I'm worth including in the deal, gramming Rob Stengel is consulting were told that they'd be left at their that's the alternative." with a number of aspiring cable net- Boston base to continue running the work start -ups. Sachs is mediating A prime candidate for a systems, Lillis reversed ground last franchise renewal negotiations fall. The executives bitterly quit the Mercedes minivan between Cablevision Systems Corp. company after Lillis relocated the The relocation shakeout has created one and the city of Boston, as well as advis- operation to parent telco US West unexpected result: Former Continental ing the National Cable Television Inc.'s suburban Denver headquarters. chairman Amos Hostetter has become Association. Just last week Stengel and While they're generally still smol- something of a billionaire soccer mom. Sachs formed Continental Consulting, dering over a move that effectively While he has plenty of projects on the a consulting partnership that will con- ripped the company apart-"The infi- boards, Hostetter is intent on spending a centrate in part on international cable dels are gone!" proclaims one of the lot of time with the three children he system and network companies. ex- Continentals -they have largely had relatively late in life, who are 12, 9 Of course, some people are working moved on, in spirit if not physically. and 3. "I haven't missed a soccer harder than others, one resident of Con- Most of them are serving as consul- game," says the 60- year-old Hostetter, tinental's Pilot House headquarters tants to clients that include UMG, set- calling on his way to pick up one child says. "I am working; I'll let others claim ting up new ventures, or looking for from swimming practice. that for themselves." An appearance by ways to invest their riches from the That creates its own problems. An former president Tim Neher at the Pilot stock -swap sale to UMG and subse- associate says one of Hostetter's daugh- House is referred to as "a sighting." quent doubling in share price. ters is embarrassed that he doesn't look Hawthorne is intent on taking a sab- But they deny the ceaseless specula- like all the other daddies because he batical to raise her two daughters, 9 and tion among other MSO and Wall Street started showing up at school activities Il, whom she adopted from a Russian executives that they're scheming for re- wearing something other than a suit, and orphanage in 1995. The NASA consult- venge by launching a takeover bid for she's worried that he's unemployed. ing project sidetracked her plan to lay UMG. Thirty -five years after Hostetter and low, although she's taken board seats at Other than chuckling over rumors, "I Amherst College frat brother Irving video editing equipment manufacturer have not had a single conversation with Grouseback started building systems in Avid Technologies, insurer Commercial anyone here on that topic," says former two small Ohio towns, Hostetter has Union Corp. and several mutual funds Continental general counsel Robert $1.9 billion of UMG stock, securities run by New England Financial Corp. Sachs. "Of course, maybe nobody filings show. That makes him the "I have reported to my friends that I

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was suffering from capital- cent interview. "I do think. as a ism poisoning," says shareholder. Amos has done Hawthorne, who quit even pretty well since the transaction. before the relocation bomb and so I don't feel we need to dropped. "All of that stuff apologize in any way. I think the was starting to get very, shareholders of Continental are very old." a lot better off because we Many of the executives bought them than they would are handcuffed by noncom- have been if we hadn't." pete clauses in their UMG The ex- Continentals' situa- contracts or severance tion is different from that of the agreements that keep them dozen or so other management from working at a broad teams that have been similarly number of inedia and tele- cut loose after takeovers dur- com companies. "It will be ing the past few years (includ- most interesting to see ing officials at Times Mirror what happens in the fall." Cable, Scripps Howard Cable. Hawthorne says. Former president Bill Schleyer Former programming chief Newhouse Broadcasting, Sam- A Continental is chairman of OpenCable, the Rob Stengel has formed a mons Communications. Via- cable industry's digital set -top consulting firm with former com Cable and Colony Cable.) effort. comeback? standards general counsel Robert Sachs. It helps that many of the ex- The specter of the old team sitting comment say that they'd have to pay Continentals are quite rich. The sale to together at the largely empty Pilot more than twice what they sold their UMG created 80 millionaires. who House has some industry executives systems for, that they take Humpty made out far better than former execu- speculating that the team might try to Dumpty as an object lesson, and that tives at. for example, Cablevision fill the building up again. revenge is for suckers. Industries Inc., where equity wasn't One scenario has them starting One executive privately notes that a handed out as freely. another MSO from scratch, as Jeff deal would make Chuck Lillis and But Continental was also widely Marcus did with Marcus Cable Corp. other UMG executives rich by letting considered among the best -managed after Tele- Communications Inc. them cash in stock options at a high MSOs in the business. with other bought WestMarc Communications price, "not something folks want a industry executives generally ranking and as the hand in." Former Continental president it up there with well -regarded Cox Corp. squad -Barry Babcock, Gerald Bill Schleyer says that a move on Communications Inc. Hostetter was Kent and Howard Wood-did after UMG simply isn't being discussed. particularly respected by his peers. selling Cencom Communications Inc. "I don't think anybody at the senior Most important, the Continentals to Hallmark. level of this company got to the level weren't simply cut loose after a Once restrictions in their UMG sever- they did by being revengeful," he says. takeover: they feel betrayed. The team ance agreements expire this summer, the A takeover also would mean disrupting stayed together after UMG came in. executives could start assembling a port- the lives of UMG employees, yanking with Lillis stating from the start that he folio of systems to start it all over again. them to Boston or letting them go. was buying the MSO in large part for The second scenario is more titillat- "You think I would want to go through the management and insisting he want- ing: that Continentals are waiting to the reverse cycle ?" ed them to stay on. pounce on UMG after it separates from "There's a real been there, done Associates say Hostetter was partic- the telco side of US West in June, to take that' feeling," says Hawthorne. ularly angered because he gave his the MSO over and to boot Lillis out-orr Still, industry executives say that word to some executives and workers better yet. to relocate him to Boston. Hostetter has generally discussed the to convince them to stay on. "Honor is A revenge takeover scheme is a possibility of some sort of move with a big deal to Amos." says one industry topic that Continentals face frequently other cable CEOs. They note that a executive. when they talk to longtime industry return doesn't have to be a takeover. One ex- Continental contends that the pals. One commercial banker has been Hostetter, his former institutional part- motive was self -preservation after the visiting Boston regularly to feel out the ners and former employees own about planned spin -off. With UMG spinning ex- Continentals about staging a bid, 25% of UMG's stock. He could simply out US West's telephone operations. without coming away with any com- give his support to another suitor. Or selling its stake in cellular venture Air - mitments. Wall Street players buzz the Continental block could be signifi- touch Communications and also selling about it constantly, trying to see if it's cant enough to try and get control of its yellow pages business, "They asked worth a play in UMG stock. UMG's board through a proxy fight themselves 'should we let the Conti- The Continentals express amuse- and take over management. nental people go or should we let our ment about the speculation, but they "He could pull a Tisch." says one own people go ? "' UMG denies that. say it's not happening. Hostetter cable executive, referring to former All told, 135 of 160 Continental refused to discuss anything about CBS chairman Larry Tisch's seizure of headquarters managers and workers UMG. Other executives denied that the broadcaster in the 1980s, despite were asked to stay with UMG. Fewer they're discussing a UMG takeover, owning just a minority stake. than 10 accepted. including Robert ticking off a host of reasons why it Lillis has no regrets. "I don't know Cooper, who is now UMG's COO. would be a bad idea. All who would what Amos' plans are," he said in a re- Two high -profile recruits bailed

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www.americanradiohistory.com Cable after a few months. Chief engineer Dave Fellows has gone, as has Jeffery DeLorme, UMG's executive vice pres- High -flying financials for cable ident of multimedia ventures. Further, the regional ranks are splin- Wall Street observes `aggressive lending environment' tering. When Lillis announced the relo- By John M. Higgins rebuilds in the face of competition cation, he emphasized that the real largely drained most of operators' cash strength of Continental lay in its six Media financiers couldn't find left over after making interest pay- regional centers and that managers many threats facing cable opera- ments. Connelly said that with most were staying in place in locales like tors, painting an unusually rosy MSOs coming to the end of their Florida, California, Michigan and New picture of the industry's future last week. heavy capital expenditure cycles, they England. In a panel titled "Cable's Crystal should start generating substantial However, those regional executives Ball," Wall Street and banking execu- "free" cash flow- something very are starting to leave as well. Trey tives said they expect cable operators close to actual profits. Smith, Continental's senior vice presi- to perform strongly and that the base With anemic 0 -2% basic subscriber dent for the Western region, quit in business alone could keep the industry growth and mid-single digit percent- February. Emmett White in Chicago on solid footing even if much -touted age rate hikes, Connelly predicted will bounce out after local systems are new revenue doesn't materialize. 10% -plus growth in revenue and cash traded to ICI. Buzz Goodall, who was The executives said that the private flow that would in turn push public in charge of a big Florida operation, is and public markets for cable systems stocks up 20 % -25% over the next few retiring. "Everybody made a bunch of and stock are being supported by a com- years. That does not even assume big money and has a lot of options, includ- bination of extremely low -cost and plen- new gains from products like digital ing doing nothing," says one ex- Conti- tiful bank lending and bond markets, a cable, high -speed Internet access or the nental. "It's an incredibly privileged wealth of private equity funds circling more tenuous telephone business. position, and we have Amos to thank for opportunities to invest and a scarcity Jeff Stevenson, president of VS &A for that. Amos was not tight -fisted." of sizable system portfolios for sale. Communications Partners, a media Even given what happened to his "We're in the most aggressive lend- investment fund run by investment "family," Hostetter doesn't believe he ing environment we've seen in IO banker Veronis, Suhler & Associates, made a mistake by selling the company. years," said moderator Brian Deevy of agreed. He said the institutional Continental needed capital to rebuild its Daniels & Associates. investors putting money in cable sys- systems, particularly in the face of the Michael Connelly, a media invest- tems are expecting returns of competition that was looming in 1996. ment banker with Donaldson, Lufkin 20 % -25 %. "The safety net in the "It was the right decision for the com- & Jenrette, emphasized that the key returns is in the I5 % -20% range," he pany at that time," he says. "I regret engine to cable values is the industry's said. With new services coming, "the what happened to the people." declining capital spending. Aggressive question is, how high is up ?" Sky's the limit for cable NCTA's 1998 convention opens on upbeat note as industry reviews year of `action and accomplishment' ; association looks forward to challenges ahead and, ultimately, execu- tion of the strategies the industry has been so focused on developing. HDTV and DTV are By Price Colman particularly high -pro- file issues for cable As the National operators. MSOs are Cable Television negotiating retransmis- Association's sion- consent agree- 47th annual convention ments with the four was getting under way broadcasters that will with its first general launch HDTV in No- session, gray skies out- As cable gathered to celebrate itself, it also looked at challenges ahead, vember -NBC, CBS, including 'integrating new services in an entertainment . side the Georgia Con- product ABC and Fox -in an gress Center parted and the sun broke after a long stretch of being on the defen- effort to blunt possible must -carry reg- through (there was even the unexpected sive over customer service, technology ulations. The pitch to broadcasters: Let appearance of a rainbow- Rainbow obstacles and regulatory issues, cable us select the pick of the litter from new Coalition founder Jesse Jackson). feels like it's starting to hit its stride. DTV channels and we'll help you An apt allegory for the state of the But there's still a fear of falling-over make money delivering them. cable industry's psyche? It's clear that HDTV, DTV, new regulatory obstacles On a more fundamental level, cable

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www.americanradiohistory.com "lt y father mined in Harlan, "I tend to thrive in the midst Kentucky, a coal- mining town in the Appalachian of a lot change..." Mountain area. My grandparents did too. My parents, neither one, have high school educations. Coal mining was in decline at the time. My parents moved to the Detroit area for different employment opportunities -an area called 'Down River,' a blue- collar area." "I've been in the cable industry since October 1st. It's a very dynamic industry. I have truly enjoyed the people I've met. The technology change, the trading of properties, consolidations -all those things a lot of excitement and some trepidation. I tend to thrive in the midst of a lot of change."

"I graduated from public schools and then from Wayne State University with an undergraduate degree in education. Teaching was a good career path; but once I got into school, I saw more opportunities. I've always been in a hurry to get things done and move on to the next challenge, so I didn't want to take the time to change my major."

"1 first went to work for the phone company- Michigan Bell. When I think about these 25 years, it's never felt like it's been the same business. I've been in so many different areas, geographically and functionally. I've never been bored." "My first job was customer service rep. It was absolutely great training for almost everything I've done. You're on the phone, dealing with calls on demand. I just think in terms of a customer service orientation."

"I think about being direct and straight -forward... non- bureaucratic. Technology helps. I hate writing memos. I'm very much a voice -mail, e-mail, on- the -fly, move -fast kind of person. You just always have to be aware that you have to focus across functions, across regions to fully understand what's going on."

"C -SPAN fulfills a terrific role in terms of access for people to see how their government works and what's going on with issues. This President & idea of access to information is incredibly -Chief Executive important -one that's clearly shaping society It McdiaOtlì makes it real; it brings it into your living room. Member I don't know how much better you can get." C: SPAN Board o C-SPAN Created by Cable. Offered as a Public Service.

www.americanradiohistory.com Cabl is focusing on making sure its That's a key watermark, own house is in order. "I'm concerned because it will mean a com- "One of the challenges we pliant cable modem can work have in 1998 is to integrate about the matter on virtually any cable system, new services in an entertain- and the devices will be ready ment product offering," said of inclusion, the issue for retail sale. James Robbins, president of Cable's business may be Atlanta -based Cox Communi- of everyone having progressing well, but the Rev. cations. "That is not easy." a role at the table, Jesse Jackson, who was in the Calling the past year one of audience, urged leaders to ad- "action and accomplishment," a role at the panel." dress the industry's social re- NCTA Executive Vice Presi- sponsibility. "I'm concerned dent /COO June Travis said, -The Rev. Jesse Jackson about the matter of inclusion, "We looked over the competi- the issue of everyone having a tion, we assessed our industry role at the table, a role at the strengths and we remembered the Cable modems, meanwhile, are begin- panel," Jackson said. "If I walk into a promises we made to our customers." ning to show their mettle in the market- meeting like this, if I'm black or Hispan- Digital cable, high -speed data, even place, he said. "I think the real success ic, I feel like it's not my point of view cable telephony, have evolved from story of the past year has been cable that counts, it's my market that counts." vaporware into real products -although modems," Green said, referring to DOC- While Jackson was criticizing the the economic models for those busi- SIS (Data Over Cable Service Interface government's giveaway of radio and nesses remain Specifications) having been accepted as television spectrum primarily to white hazy. an international standard and the wide - males, there was no argument from cable i-tFa 11110 Cable pro- although not yet deep-deployment of on the issue of employment diversity. gramming cable modems in the U.S. "If you're not operating under the continues to Green projected that CableLabs and principles of inclusion, you are not build viewership momentum and "We operators will have an agreement by the doing the job you should be doing, will see, in another three years or so, end of the third quarter on specifications you're not providing opportunities for more cable viewers in prime time than for fully interoperable cable modems. all people," said Robbins. broadcast viewers," said USA Networks founder and former CEO Kay Koplovitz. But Koplovitz's own situation underscores cable's continuing transi- Carey has kind words for cable tion-in the wake of 's acquisition of Seagram's broadcast and Says broadcasting and cable should work together, cable operations, Koplovitz resigned as calls cable 'one the best values in America' boss of USA Networks. of For James McDonald, president of By Joe Schlosser gramming" with cable net- cable equipment supplier Scientific - works and to look at cable Atlanta, the prime challenge is ensur- Fox Broadcasting Chair- as an opportunity, not as a ing that cable's networks -which the man Chase Carey rival. Carey says cable ex- industry spent $5.4 billion rebuilding called on broadcasters ecutives need to be "far and upgrading in the past year -are and cable executives to more aggressive" in their ready for the future. But even with work together or face dire programming, but he also those massive capital expenditures, consequences in the future. complimented cable, saying nearly half of the nation's cable plant Speaking at last week's that "Looking at the impor- needs further work. breakfast for international tance of TV viewing in the "I believe we're at a major inflection delegates at Cable '98, U.S., I'd say cable sub- point for the industry, where decisions Carey, who oversees both scribers [have] one of the we make today will affect the industry broadcasting and cable Carey: "Cable may best values in America for the next 10 -15 years," McDonald entities at Fox, said there is want to eat broad- today." said. "The biggest decision -where more than enough room for casters for lunch and Carey said there is no there's the potential for the biggest mis- both sides to survive in the vice versa, but it can doubt that the coming digi- only hurt each side." takes-is in designing the network for next millennium. tal revolution will make new products and services. Today, "Cable may want to eat broadcasters "dynamic changes" in the industry, and cable must have a clearer concept of for lunch and vice versa, but it can only he spoke of its potential benefits. network and impact on business." hurt each side," Carey said. "If both "We must all recognize that while The OpenCable initiative spearhead- respect one another and work with one the digital age will affect people's lives ed by leading MSOs and the industry another, it will lead to a greater ability profoundly, it will take time," Carey research -and -development consortium, to expand into new arenas, such as says. "Quite simply, the cost of infra- Cable Television Laboratories, is estab- technology, globalization and whatev- structure and product development is lishing the foundation for interoperabili- er other opportunities may call." high; nevertheless, it pales in compari- ty on the digital set -top box side, said Carey says broadcasters need to "be son with the limits consumers will Richard Green, president of CableLabs. more open to cross- promotional pro- place on their own expenditures."

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www.americanradiohistory.com DBS winning fight for pay viewers Premium ser'i_'es finding greater growth cm satellite. rather than Oli cable By Donna Petrozzello

. pay TV and pay- per -view rev - cline from basi_ cable subscribers leads south, premium service pro - grammers are hanki ig on healthy sub- scription gains over DBS platforms to bring consumers their way. During a Cable '98 panel session. John Billock, Home Box Office U.S. network group president, said HBO's penetration on basic cable has been flat in recent years but has grown at a dou- ble-digit rate on DBS. Billock also noted that HBO programs nave achieved some From left, John Billock of HBO, Matt Blank of Showtime, Jim Heyworth of Viewer's of their highest ratings from DBS sub- Choice and John Sie of Encore Media Group discussed growing premium service revenues session last week. scribers, rather than from basic cable. at a Billock was joined on the panel by services have not yet fully exploited best product there." HBO's Matt Blank. preside it of Showtime; Jim their vast movie services as a benefit services for DBS systems include time- Heyworth. president of Viewer's over DBS. shifted feeds of its networks. Choice, and John Sie, chairman of Heyworth said that PPV has to carve a "From a pure usage point of view. Encore Media Group. distinct and recognizable niche as a HBO flourish- Panelists lamented the $9 billion that movie service separate from the premi- es in the DBS consumers spent kart year in video store um services and video rental market. systems." Bil- rentals compared with the $1 billion they "Today. 50 per cent of PPV revenues lock said. He spent on PPV everts. Blank contended are from boxing and other events." said also suggested that the discrepancy is related to a lack of Heyworth. "But the opportunity to sell that PPV will "flourish on digital tiers as promotion for DBS movie services from movies to consumers on pay per view is they are rolled out." studios and retailers: "The video rental still before us." "Offering quality and a dependable store remains a formidable competitor. The panelists also were in agreement destination to consumers rules," said It's been a promotional challenge." that choice is paramount in consumers' Sic. "In an increasingly fragmented Blank maintained that behemoth pro- minds, whether in DBS. basic cable or world, pay TV does well because it has motions from stoles like Blockbuster otherwise. Billock maintained that those attributes." keep consumers coining back. He said HBO's highest ratings have come from Blank reported that Showtime's pene- that consumers who subscribe to several DBS "because we're able to offer our tration in DBS is twice its level in basic premium movie and PPV channels "want to go to Blockbuster after the hon- eymoon period is over" with their DBS Nickelodeon adds digital duo service: "Everyone assumed that pay per Nickelodeon will launch two companion digital channels -Nickelodeon view would replace video rentals, and Games & Sports and Nick Too-in January 1999 to round out MTV Net- that just didn't happen." works' digital tier of 10 channels. Games & Sports will feature kids game Sie argued that cable operators are shows such as Figure It Out, Global Guts and , made popu- making a mistake in equating premium lar over the past decade on Nickelodeon. The new channel will debut pro- movie services and PPV with the video grams about professional and amateur sports, including Nickelodeon's store. He contended that, instead, pro- Sports Theatre with Shaquille O'Neal. Nick will debut Renford Rejects, a grammers should be thinking about how series about a youth soccer team, on Games & Sports next year. Nick will to better serve the consumer by deter- originate some programs for the channel from Flori- mining how many and what type of da and from Universal Studios, both based in Orlando. movies a typical household consumes in Nick Too will offer viewers a time -shifted East Coast and West Coast a week and then trying to satisfy that digital feed of Nickelodeon and . Nick Too will take up two demand. channels on MTV Networks' transponder site, which will house all 10 dig- "The video store is a last resort rather ital channels from the network. Time -shifted versions of both networks are than a first destination," said Sie. "Con- available now only via DBS. Games & Sports and Nick Too join , sumers won't want to go to the video the educational -based digital network announced last week. Nick's digital store if you give them enough choices in feeds will join MTVN's previously announced digital "suite" of six music movies at home. Operators should pack- channels from MTV and VH1. The Nickelodeon digital channels are age movie services as an alternative to scheduled to launch next January. The Suite from MTV and VH1 channels the video store." are due out in July. -Donna Petrozzello The panelists agreed that premium

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www.americanradiohistory.com abllw. cable homes. "It's compelling for the find it easy to cancel their subscription to grammers "are all guilty of killing the consumer to go to a DBS service and see Showtime or HBO when it's delivered pay -TV category by promotional dis- multiplexes of pay -TV channels," he on DBS, because both channels offer counting. It's self- cannibalization. You said. "It contributes not just to con- additional services in a multiplex format get a temporary high level of sales, but sumers' perception of value for the chan- on DBS. you lose revenue annually. Collectively, nel, it also points to consumers' insa- "Cable operators have the opportunity we've all committed this sin." tiable need for choice." to use pay- per -view programming to Sie contends that operators can't af- Programmers recognize that when drive subscribers to higher -priced pay ford to discount their pay -TV package consumers are faced with a rate hike of services and to boost subscriber rates to rate "because they are trading on con- $2 from their operators, they are more cable services overall." said Heyworth. tent." System operators and pay -TV pro- likely to drop their pay service rather than Last fall. Viewer's Choice co- hosted a grammers "should maintain their price scrap their cable subscription altogether. free Rolling Stones concert with several because that maintains the level of qual- However, the programmers agreed cable operators. ity" for the service in consumers' minds. that DBS consumers are less likely to Sie argued that pay and PPV pro- he said. u Choice is key to winning consumers to digital MSOs say more programming options, rather than picture yualiiy, will spur purchases ure out how to make dig- ital cable important to people." Operators need to dis- tinguish "between digital By Donna Petrozzello as tonnage and digital as life Bill Gates's a transmission service," that consumers Hindery said. "I like the D will put their world of digital as ton- money where their nage." mouse is, industry opera- John Hendricks, tors suggested last week chairman of Discovery that the vast majority of Networks, said the TV consumers have advent of digital will, Homer Simpson rather most importantly, pro- than a Winslow Homer Cable's digital future was discussed by (l-r): Discovery's John Hendricks vide "more choice for TCI's Leo Hindery; @a Home's Tom Jermoluk; Disney in their living rooms. /ABC Cable's Geral- dine Laybourne. and US West's Charles Lillis. consumers and a larger The observation by market share for cable moderator Jeff Greenfield that Gates controls] and flat- screen TVs, and I networks." spent $30 million to acquire a Homer don't think consumers do either. Let's Hendricks suggested that Discovery, seascape launched a panel discussion on not underestimate the inelasticity of pric- which has announced plans for six digi- the effect of digital technology on the ing for this technology." tal channels, ideally would have up to cable business. , president of "10 or 12 digital channels, giving it at Panelists seized the opportunity to Disney /ABC Cable Networks, agreed least a 10 percent market share" in a dig- suggest that for cable to succeed in the that consumers overwhelmingly care ital universe of 100 -plus channels. Hen- digital world, it must emphasize its about expanded choice and value rather dricks also predicted a wave of early enhanced choice rather than the than picture quality and that very few adopters for HDTVs and a 99% transi- improved picture of enhanced high -defi- households can spend several thousand tion rate for households in adopting dig- nition TV sets, high -priced technology dollars on HDTVs. ital programming. and PC software. "When kids use TV, they don't worry Charles Lillis, president of US West Leo Hindery Jr., president of Tele- about getting a good -quality picture; Media Group, suggested the advantage Communications Inc. led the charge by they want more control over the TV," of digital for cable also involves in- suggesting that "pitching consumers to Layboume said. "They look at a remote creased interactive capability, which will buy high -priced TVs as the proper way and think it's broken because all it does help drive deployment of set -top boxes. to receive digital TV comes out in a dis- is change channels. They want to com- "The demand by consumers for interac- respectful, revolutionary fashion," he municate with their TVs." tivity is overwhelming." said Lillis. said. "We have to be mindful of con- "Let's listen to Gerry Layboume first Panelist Tom Jermoluk, president of sumers and their ability to afford new and Bill Gates second," Hindery added. @Home Network, stressed that digital TV sets. Digital needs to be rolled out, Back on the topic of digital's chal- set -top boxes provided not only not dropped on consumers." lenge to cable, panelists said networks enhanced video but also telephony ser- Hindery slammed Gates's hope that will have to work harder to distinguish vices, interactive capability and other consumers will embrace new technolo- their services in a 100 -plus channel envi- services. "That makes it more com- gy, saying that he "doesn't live in a ronment. Laybourne said an even pelling for the consumer than just a bet- world of parrots [voice-activated remote stronger charge for operators is to "fig- ter picture."

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www.americanradiohistory.com Cabl Cable slow to pick up telephone State regulators have seen little activity, but pace is picking up in residential areas By Joe Schlosser and that we're seeing fewer tangible the Michigan Public Service Commis- results," said Jo Anne Sanford, com- sion, said that his state is probably the Two years after the Telecommuni- missioner of North Carolina's utilities nation's cations Act or 1996, state and commission. "There is so much the leader in federal regulators agree that the companies have to do before they can terms of cable process of getting cable operators into even start serving their first customers." phone lines. the local telephone business has been at Tristani, who admitted the process Svanda says best a slow and tedious one. has been anything but fast, said there there are approximately 200,000 cable Last week's "The Telecom Act have been some positive signs of late. telephone lines in the state, about 7% Turns Two: The State Perspective" "Cable's entry has been slow, just of the total domestic cable outreach. panel featured FCC Commissioner like everybody else's, but somewhat "Compared with the six million

Gloria Tristani an 1 state regulators promising in the last six months," Tris- access lines in the entire state. that's from North Carolina. Ohio and Michi- tani said. "The cable companies are not a lot," Svanda said. "So there is gan. It was familial territory for Tris- starting to get into residential areas obviously a lot of ground to be cov- tani, who came to the commission from now, which is a natural area to go into. ered. But this is not unique to this her post as a utilities regulator in New They had just been in the business side, industry. Every industry that has gone Mexico. but now they are venturing toward the from a monopoly -type environment "It seems to all of us the entire residential areas." to a marketplace -driven one has gone process is slower a Id more expensive David Svanda, the commissioner of through the same kind of thing." Customer service is a problem of perception J.D. Powers study shows cable lagging behind satellite, long distance and local phone By Paige Albinial. Adelphia following. "Overall. cable televi- The cable and istry sion providers signifi- has renewe I its cantly lag behind other focus on customer telecommunications service over the past industries," Rees said. two years, but a recent The perception that study shows tha: the cable offers poor service effort hasn't yet fi tered is likely to hurt the indus- into public perception. try as it tries to expand After interviewing into other offerings. the 15,000 households study said. For example, about their cable televi- From left, Marcus Cable VP David Intrator tells Time Warner Executive half of cable's customers sion service in April and VP Chuck Ellis, J.D. Power & Associates' Mark Rees, Adelphia's Larry are not interested in any May 1997. market Brett and MediaOne GM Fran Zeuli about the Marcus efforts to improve kind of "bundling" or a research firm J.D. Pow- the public's view of cable service. package of telecommu- ers & Associates found that customers with its on -time customer guarantee. nications services. The other half would are almost twice a; satisfied with satel- Of all pay -TV services, customers buy such a package from their long -dis- lite TV providers' service, said J.D. were happiest with DBS provider tance phone service provider because Powers partner M irk Rees said during Primestar. Primestar came in fifth in they trust that service. Only about 2% a Cable '98 panel session last week. customer service out of all telecommu- are interested in buying bundled service Customers are most satisfied with their nications providers. No cable compa- from their cable television provider. long -distance telephone service, fol- nies were in the top 10; the highest - But competitors to traditional cable lowed by their local phone service. rated company, Cox Communications, operators. such as SNET in Connecti- "People don't like paying for TV," came in at 40% on the J.D. Powers' cut and GTE in Los Angeles, are cap- said panelist Davii Intrator, vice presi- index. The best customer service in the turing a large share of those markets. dent of marketir g and planning for telecommunications industry comes SNET has picked up more than one - Marcus Cable in Dallas. from AT &T, according to the study. third of the households in Connecticut Customers care most about program The study found that only four in the 14 months it has been in busi- offerings and the ,post of their cable TV cable companies offer above -average ness, while GTE has taken a 45% mar- service, the study found. Being on time customer service. Atlanta's Cox ket share in Thousand Oaks, Calif. for appointments also is important, a Communications was number -one for "In the long run, customer service factor the National Cable Television the second year in a row, Rees said, will be the discriminator between com- Association has tried to emphasize with Time Warner. MediaOne and petitive services," Rees said.

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C -SPAN2 heads for Louisville Intermedia of Louisville, Ky., will offer MediaOne goes digital the evolution of the TV dinner, from classic CSPAN2 to its 208,000 subscribers begin- in Detroit serials to retro commercials. ning June 1, C -SPAN Networks has announced. The network, which provides MediaOne Group is launching digital cable Your Choice for Comedy gavel -to -gavel coverage of the U.S. Senate, in Detroit -area systems, its first digital In a deal announced yesterday, Comedy passed the 50 million -home mark in March. introduction. The decision to launch in the Central will put several of its more popular Detroit suburbs was widely expected, par- programs on Your Choice TV, the time- Discovery set to launch ticularly given the intense competition from shifted pay -per -play channel. Absent from two nets Ameritech in that market. MediaOne last the deal is the channel's top draw, South Discovery has set June 30 as the launch fall acknowledged that it was testing digital Park, which the network already time - date for its Discovery Health and Discovery cable in Detroit's suburbs but has been cir- shifts to a second Saturday -night run after Wings channels, the newest in its lineup of cumspect about launch plans. With some its initial Wednesday airing. Shows includ- Discovery Showcase Networks. The chan- 1 million set -tops on order from General ed in the deal are The Daily Show, Viva nels, targeted for both analog and digital Instrument, and with a commitment to buy Variety and Premium Blend. carriage, will be available via Satcom C -3, additional boxes from Scientific -Atlanta, transponder 22. Change the stationery MediaOne is prepared to accelerate com- The Fox Channel `Group' mercial introduction of digital cable. Two On June 1, Classic Sports Network will be Channel has wooed other key markets for MediaOne -and renamed ESPN Classic Sports. ESPN bought and from The McLaugh- high on the list for future launches -are the channel in October 1997. lin Group for a new half -hour weekend Atlanta and Los Angeles. New feed for TNT show on politics that will run opposite Reordering in the court TNT will debut a West Coast feed beginning McLaughlin in Washington. The show is

Court TV is renewing The Greatest Trials of July 1 on Galaxy 1, transponder 15. scheduled to launch this summer. All Time for six additional episodes. The network still has five of the original six - episode order to air in 1998, but after the first original episode, The Court Martial of PEOPLE'S CHOICE Lt. Calley," drew almost a half -million viewers during its debut week, the channel 25 Top Cable Shows lost no time in locking up more install- ments. The series is produced by Cinetel Following are the top 25 basic cable programs for the week of April 27 -May 3, ranked Productions, with Erik Sorenson and Eric by cable rating. Cable rating is coverage area rating within each basic cable network's Ober as executive producers. universe; U.S. rating is of 98 million TV households. Rating HHs Vierra returns to Daniels Rnk Program Network Day Time Duration Cable U.S. (000) Share

Fred Vierra, the former vice chairman of 1 WWF War Zone USA Mon 10:OOp 60 5.9 4.5 4.319 8.7 Tele- Communications International, was 2 WWF Monday Night Raw USA Mon 8:57p 63 5.5 4.2 4,056 7.7 named managing director, international, for 3 South Park COM Wed 10:OOp 30 5.3 2.7 2.605 8.1 Daniels & Associates in Denver. Vierra 4 NASCAR /California 500 ESPN Sun 3:30p 250 5.0 3.8 3,708 11.0 began his career at the investment banking 5 NBA: Utah vs. Houston TNT Fri 9:41p 150 4.1 3.1 3,003 7.6 6 NBA: Utah vs. Houston TNT Wed 9:33p 155 3.9 2.9 2,877 6.9 firm -he was Daniels' executive vice pres- 7 Rugrats NICK Mon 7:30p 30 3.5 2.6 2.550 6.1 ident from 1979 to 1983. 8 Rugrats NICK Thu 7:30p 30 3.3 2.5 2,437 6.1 Animaniacs on Cartoon 8 NBA: Phoenix vs. TNT Mon 9:34p 151 3.3 2.5 2,411 5.4 The WB's Emmy- winning Animaniacs will 10 Rugrats NICK Sat 8:OOp 30 3.2 2.4 2,362 6.7 10 Rugrats NICK Sun 10:OOa 30 3.2 2.4 2.311 10.0 begin airing on co -owned Cartoon Network 12 Baseball Tonight ESPN Sun 7:50p 10 3.1 2.3 2,276 5.5 beginning in fall 1998. Cartoon has licensed 12 Rugrats NICK Wed 7:30p 30 3.1 2.3 2.243 5.6 45 episodes of the 98 available, with Kid's 12 Rugrats NICK Fri 7:30p 30 3.1 2.3 2,241 6.3 WB! claiming the rest. The series will con- 15 NBA: Chicago vs. New Jersey TNT Wed 6:58p 155 3.0 2.2 2.194 5.4 tinue on The WB, and Cartoon has commit- 15 Angry Beavers NICK Sun 10:30a 30 3.0 2.2 2,193 9.4 ted to devoting a "substantial" amount of 15 Kenan & Kel NICK Sat 9:OOp 30 3.0 2.2 2.183 5.5 promotion time on -air to plugging The WB. 18 Rugrats NICK Tue 7:30p 30 2.9 2.2 2,145 5.4 18 Rugrats NICK 10:OOa Pop goes convergence AMC Sat 30 2.9 2.2 2.117 9.9 at 18 WCW Tuesday Nitro TNT Tue 7:OOp 58 2.9 2.1 2,103 5.8 AMC demonstrated its American Pop Web - 21 All That NICK Sat 8:30p 30 2.8 2.1 2.039 5.4 site /broadband /digital cable channel at 22 Hey Arnold NICK Sat 11:OOa 30 2.7 2.0 1,998 9.8 Cable '98. The online and cable modem 22 Movie: 'Beaches' USA Sun 5:30p 150 2.7 2.0 1.983 5.2 platforms debut Friday (May 15). The chan- 22 Tiny Toon Adventures NICK Sat 9:30p 30 2.7 2.0 1,978 9.4 nel offers a mix of programs on pop cul- 22 Angry Beavers NICK Thu 8:OOp 30 2.7 2.0 1.962 4.4 22 Hey Arnold NICK Sun 11:OOa 30 2.7 2.0 1,959 8.3 ture -from a history of the cola wars to 22 NBA: Los Angeles vs. Portland TNT Tue 10:32p 165 2.7 2.0 1,948 5.9 Cable '98 digital photos 22 Doug NICK Tue 7:OOp 30 2.7 2.0 1,947 5.3 by Craig T. Mathew Sources: Nielsen Media Research. Turner Research

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www.americanradiohistory.com WXYZ-TV buys Tek, NDS gear ABC affiliate in Detroit readies for DTV service

By Glen Dickson

W\YZ -TV Detroit is gearing up to launch ser- vice later this year, although its DTV construction permit is being held up by frequency coordination issues with Canada. The ABC affiliate and Scripps - Howard station has just purchased more than $1 million worth of Tektron- ix switching, playback and automation gear and has also bought an HDTV encoding system from NDS Americas, the American division of UK -based News Digital Systems. WXYZ-TV is working with Tektronix to convert its existing analog plant to serial digital 601 and to prepare it for high- definition service, says Mike wxyz-ry Detroit is installing Tektronix Profile video servers for commercial playback. Doback, the station's director of engi- neering. To handle digital signals with- "We're building a new master con- signals. In the near term, the station in its plant, the station has purchased a trol to embrace the eventual operation plans to upconvert its standard- defini- Tetronix HD Performer 10x1 switcher, of multiple channels," Doback says. tion material to 720 P using the Snell & a full- bandwidth (1.5 Gb /s) 32x32 "We're only constructing a portion of it Wilcox upconverter it has purchased. router, and an M -2100 master control to broadcast analog and digital simulta- While WXYZ -Tv isn't one of the 26 sta- switcher capable of both 601 and neously. That's been planned in and tions that promised the FCC to begin HDTV operation, Doback says. accounted for in terms of design." DTV service by Nov. 1, 1998, the station For commercial playback, WXYZ -TV To compress its digital signals for has "publicly committed to the same has purchased mirrored Tektronix local broadcast in the 720 P HDTV for- build -out schedule," Doback says. The MPEG -2 4:2:2 Profile video servers mat, WXYZ-TV has also purchased a station's existing tower can handle an (with Fibre Channel networking), each Series 5000 ATSC -compliant encoder additional antenna and transmission line of which has 45 hours of storage. A new from NDS. Doback says he considered for DTV, and wxyz -Tv has signed letters OmniBus automation system will con- HDTV encoders from Harris /Lucent of intent with Hams for a DTV transmit- trol commercial playback and program and Tiernan but went with the NDS sys- ter and with Dielectric for a DTV antenna. playout of two on -air channels: one tem because "their encoder functionali- But WXYZ-TV can't finalize those standard- definition channel (270 Mb /s) ty versus cost is positioned better than orders until "we know what channel and one HDTV channel (1.5 Gb /s). The other products," and because he likes we're going to be on," Doback says. Tektronix gear and Omnibus software NDS's previous track record in digital The station also "missed its window" (sold by Tek) are due for delivery this compression. Doback didn't disclose for previously scheduled work by a summer. the price of the NDS unit, which should tower contractor as it awaits its CP be delivered in September. from the FCC, he adds. wxyz -Tv also has purchased Pana- "That all needs to be rescheduled, Broadcasting D -5 decks to handle the playback and I have no idea how that timeline of 720 P material, Doback says. He can be regenerated now," says Doback. ONLIN ' Aablé adds that wxyz -Tv hasn't yet decided "We're still [trying] for the Nov. 1 air Keep pace with the latest industry how it will handle 480 P transmission date, but it's becoming increasingly technology. Visit our website at of non -prime time material, which may more to feel www.broadcastingcable.com difficult comfortable require deinterlacing 480 I /60 network about meeting that deadline."

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By Glen Dickson RADAR -NET data generated by the ,ta- tion's Skymax Doppler weather radar to WsMV -TV Nashville is making 23 emergency management offices. The the power of its Doppler radar live RADAR -NET data will be broad- system available to the Ten- cast through the station's vertical blank- nessee Emergency Management ing interval and will be received and Agency (TEMA) to help its local decoded by the TEMA computers. offices prepare for tornadoes and other "The end user can then use the live THE WEB: severe weather events. radar, sweep by sweep, to track VIDEO STREAMING The NBC affiliate and Meredith storms," says Al Tompkins, WSMV -TV Broadcasting station has been using news director. "They can also operate Issue Date: May 25 RADAR -NET, a computer system completely independently of the sys- Ad Close: May 15 from Baron Services that receives and tem here." Tompkins says that local displays radar data with detailed city TEMA offices can track storms in street mapping, to closely track storms areas other than the ones WSMV -TV since fall 1997. After the destructive meteorologists are focusing on, allow- SPORTS PROGRAMMING/ tornado that hit Nashville on April ing them to better warn residents and PRODUCTION I6 -which wsMV -Tv covered for 17 prepare emergency personnel. hours straight -the station has come "On April 16, we had tornado warn- Issue Date: June 22 up with a way to share its RADAR - ings from west to east, north to south, all Ad Close: June 12 NET data with local TEMA offices. simultaneously," Tompkins says. "We With the financial support of telco might be zoomed in on a storm in one BellSouth and grocery chain Kroger, county, and it was impossible to keep up WSMV -TV is giving specialized computer with everything. But while we might be systems that can receive and display the spending all our time on -air on one big sweeping (B:nus Distribution at SBCA) giant cell, we're continually everything. We found emergency plan- Issue Date: July 20 Chyron posts ners have a real big need for this ... the Ad Close: July 10 best they can do is buy some sort of ser- good 1Q numbers vice over the Internet, but it's often a very wide picture that's 15 minutes old. Graphics, routing and automation This is so much more dynamic." supplier Chyron Corp. has NEWS SERVICES In another service effort, wsMV -ry is released financial results for the distributing 1,000 weather alert radios to Issue Date: August 10 first quarter of fiscal 1998, report- public schools, with corporate sponsor Ac Close: July 31 ing a third consecutive loss -free EverReadv donating batteries. quarter after a shaky first half of fis- cal '97. While Chyron's profit was small -$34,000 -it is a marked Errata J i improvement from its loss of about KDFW -TV Dallas has not purchased $1.1 in million first quarter '97. a Harris /Lucent DTV FlexiCoder, (Earnings per common share as reported in the May 4 issue. were flat, at $0, for first quarter According to KDFW -TV Director of One Marketplace. One Magazine. 1998.) Net sales increased 18.3 %, Engineering Mark LeValley, the million, with the to $21.5 compared Fox O &O has made an inquiry CALL TO ADVERTISE: same quarter a year ago. about the ATSC -compliant Chyron's first quarter 1998 encoder but has not written the R &D costs went up to $2.5 mil- purchase order that Lucent Tech- New York lion, compared with $1.5 million nologies was claiming two weeks 212- 337 -7326 for first quarter 1997, reflecting ago. "We've ordered no kind of Western Technology the company's strategy of devel- encoder from them," LeValley oping new HDTV and multichan- 317 -815 -0382 says. "We hope to make a decision nel for SDTV equipment U.S. in a couple of weeks. There are a Technology Marketplace broadcasters. -Glen Dickson few people we're talking to." 212 -337 -7073 1 68 May 11 1998 Broadcasting & Cable

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Te444...e. Baseball Webcasts started .. appearing on the MLB site l I ;:.1' 1 7 I Major League Baseball (www.mlb.com) last week, ' aJ plans to Webcast its with AudioNet Webcasting entire lineup of games, two or three games daily in with live audio available on RealAudio for now. Audio its Website via a deal with from all games, transmitted by AudioNet. local radio carriers, will be AudioNet, which already accessible on the MLB site had been carrying audio cov- within a few weeks, says Kam. erage of games from 14 MLB Major League Baseball has teams this season, won a two - been hashing out its Webcast- year contract to handle ing policy and strategy since streaming for Major League the start of last season. It Baseball. "Audio is an area briefly banned teams from where we've felt it's impor- streaming audio on their own The national pastime is on the World Wide Web. tant to be responsive to our before it formulated ground fans," says Alex Kam, MLB rules for the practice last sea- The MLB site was recast will present archived multi- director of new media. "Pro- son. No policy for video for the start of this season, and media content for historical viding a slate of games helps streaming has been set with more multimedia enhance- perspective on the game. to broaden the experience for the clubs and MLB exclusive ments are planned. Along with For its part, AudioNet solid- baseball fans. Now they can video rightsholders. The daily Webcasts for displaced ifies existing relationships with go to our site and sample AudioNet deal follows Kam's or PC -bound fans, Major teams it's been carrying - games from different teams." arrival recently at MLB from League Baseball will put up including the Baltimore Ori- Regular Major League a similar position at HBO. weekly video highlights and oles, St. Louis Cardinals, New

°- . Hits and errors The legendary Mickey Mantle may have scored more hits in just hours than in his entire major league ";m -- - -- career, as Internet access gave fans a look at the Yankee slugger's FBI file last week. " `^ The file, released after a protracted legal tussle between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and sever- al news organizations, details contact that Mantle allegedly had with a gambler, along with death threats ..... "¡' l-- 7 and an extortion attempt against him over an extramarital affair. m°° ...::,,...--,/..',1'.4r,- Three days after wcas -w New York broke the story on May 3, the file's 29 pages of documents were . posted on the CBS 0 &0's site We felt our viewers were entitled to see it for themselves," says station .., spokeswoman Adrienne Schwartz. 4.,..,,.,n,.,..,_ I' " ' -r ". e The station wasn't sensationalizing the story, Schwartz says, just providing the complete dossier for viewers who want to read it for themselves. "The Internet enables us to provide the whole document, and ' m::ñ. ß^ that's why we put it up there," she says, adding that wces -TV anticipated, the FBI files would drive "heavy xl- T'=" ,3 traffic" to the site. = The station claimed it couldn't quantify that activity last week. But it's banking on the story having a front- .. page appeal for about a week and probably will archive the controversial FBI content for some time after that. The latest details on Mickey Mantle's troubled life were preceded online last Tuesday by transcripts of Web - __, ster Hubbell's phone conversations from prison. C -SPAN streamed RealAudio recordings of Bill Clinton's for - 5° -, .67 mer business associate's prison phone conversations online.-Richard Tedesco

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York Yankees, San Fra and New York Mets- and it establishes relatio Gates takes case to the rest of the 28 tetans. AudioNet is pursuing deals with the teams similar to the three -year exclusive Fact it the press, then DOJ struck with the Yankees. For that team it is creating a site Microsoft chief tells New York crowd that freedom is at stake with vintage video and audio highlights and monthly chats with Yankee players pc st and again, Gates declared: "The present in addition o the government's argument boils game Webcasts. down to the claim that we're Major League Base 'all is Bill Gates told the Depart- putting too much Internet func- expecting a rich re venue ment of Justice just what tionality in our products." opportunity from the pooled he thought about its case Throughout most of the Webcasts, which also will be against Microsoft Corp. last event, Gates sat smiling in the accessible through AudioNet's week, right after making his front row of a phalanx of PC site. AudioNet can inser in pitch for freedom of software industry executives from vari- the audiocasts on its site and development to the press in ous sectors who endorsed the can use banner ads on its Yan- New York. Windows 98 release. Eckhard kees pages. TN Gates says he wants the gov- Pfeiffer, president of Compaq ernment to let Windows 98 go Computer, called Windows 98 `Doonesbury' into release as planned next the "innovation enabler our cus- month -implying that the DOJ tomers are asking for," interactive on adding: intends to impede the release. A "We must make the market - .com Department of Justice spokes- not the Bill Gates says the government -decide Critics who've claimed the could woman confirmed reports that government's efforts against innovation and prices." write a better cartoon stri + than Gates had met with Joel Klein, Microsoft are 'miscuided.' Jim Halpin, president of 30 -year veteran Garry Trxleau DOJ assistant attorney general CompUSA, pointed to promo- are getting their chance. for antitrust, and members of before the press and invited tion plans his company already A daily contest to cre ite an Klein's staff in a meeting partners. " Forcing us to has in place to plug 11 -panel cartoon strip with requested by Gates. The meet- divorce the Internet from our Microsoft's new operating sys- Trudeau's "Doonesbury" c tarac- ing, which lasted two hours on operating systems would be tem. And he also emphasized ters began last week on Ama- Tuesday night, essentially was a like forcing car manufacturers the precarious position his zon.com, where PC user:; were monologue by the Microsoft to sell cars without stereo sys- company and its 17,000 invited to post dialogue fcr each CEO. "It was a meeting where tems," Gates said. "It's like employees in 38 states will be panel. The contest ends c n May he [Gates] wanted to express his telling General Motors they in if Windows 98 doesn't help 18, when Trudeau puts tfe final views on the investigation," can't release any new models to push PC sales this year. words in someone's moutt in the says DOJ spokeswoman he 11th panel. Gina this fall," said later. Gates put a patriotic spin on Talamona. a Winners of the daily ccripeti- The elite soapbox that Gates his company's stance, citing tion to fill each successive (end of Commenting on reports that used was primarily intended as recent Commerce Department the strip posted on tte site Gates asked for the meeting as a setting for inveighing against report that pointed to the PC (www.amazon.com) are being the DOJ is contemplating a any DOJ delay in release of industry as the spark for 25% of selected by Trudeau, who t rill give second broad antitrust action Windows 98- ostensibly to the U.S. economy. "No other a signed lithograph of the finished against Microsoft, Talamona address the issue of browser industry is doing more to move strip to each one. Winners ;Jso will would say only that "Our integration in the new product. America forward. No other get their names published along- investigation's continuing, and But Microsoft was making a industry is more responsive to side the completed cartoon strip no decision has been made" broader statement of support consumer demand," Gates said. when it runs in a full -pale USA about subsequent legal steps by assembling 50 supportive As he rhetorically put Today feature on May 19. against the Redmond, Wash., executives from partner firms Microsoft squarely behind Contest participants won't be software giant. in the latest leg of an intense America, he claimed that the only winners: Amazon.com is Talamona declined to com- public relations campaign to Microsoft had always been paying Trudeau with a d )nation ment on Gates's implication recast its image. behind Internet development in his name for an undi :.closed that the DOJ plans to pursue a Gates's remarks were essen- too -recognizing the impor- amount to Reading Is Funilamen- delayed release of Windows tially a rehash of the argument tance of integrating 'Net fea- tal, the children's literacy argani- 98, presumably while it con- that the company has been tures in its operating system zation. All profits from :ales of siders software integration pushing in federal court: Its before Netscape Communica- Trudeau's books on Amazon.com issues related to that product. freedom rests on doing what- tions ever established its busi- from May 4 through May 18 also Hours before his DOJ meet- ever it wants to do with its ness. None the will be donated to RIF.- i?ichard of Microsoft Tedesco ing, Gates played the part of PC operating system. Calling the partners present took issue software philosopher /king government "misguided" with that claim. TM

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National Sales Manager opening at WPDE -TV, Local Sales Manager needed for WIAT -TV CBS Commercial Production Sales Executive. the ABC affiliate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 42 (a Media General Station). A minimum of 2 -3 WTN's Commercial Production Department Candidate must have three years of national years previous television sales management ex- seeks a Sales Executive with a minimum of 5 sales experience at the rep or station level. Must perience is required as is the keen ability to years experience selling television production also have a knowledge gf BMP TV Works, En- motivate staff. Our new LSM will be involved in all services to the Corporate community. The ideal terprise, Marshall Marketi tg, and be able to work aspects of the sales operation, must have ex- candidate will have strong skills in Corporate in a Windows environment. Send resumes to Mr. cellent new business developmental skills, be or- Sponsorship Sales, international television pro- Leigh M. Vaters, Generl Sales Manager. 2411 ganized, possess leadership and people skills duction, and satellite distribution. A proven sales North Oak Street, Suite 206, Myrtle Beach, SC and have the ability to train others. College de- track record with a strong existing client base is 29577 or Email [email protected] No phone gree preferred. Please send your resume, re- highly desired. Interested candidates should calls please. EOE /MF. ferences and salary requirements to: Human Re- forward cover letter, resumes, and salary expecta- sources, WIAT -TV, PO Box 59496, Birmingham, tions to WTN, 1995 Broadway, New York, NY National Sales Manager. WECT in Wilmington. AL 35259. No phone calls please. EEO, M /F. 10023, Attn: Regional Executive N. America. No NC. a Raycom Media Station has an immediate Pre -employment drug testing required. telephone calls please. WTN is an Equal Op- opening for our national sales manager's posi- portunity Employer. tion. Looking for an agçressive, innovative, de- dicated professional with a minimum three years experience as a local AE or national rep with re- HELP WANTED TECHNICAL gional /national agency responsibility. We are an EOE and qualified minorities and females are en- couraged to apply. Submit resume and pay re- Immediate Openings for System Design Engineers quirements to (no phone calls): Jeff Flynn. GSM. 322 Shipyard Blvd.. Wilmington, NC 28412. Fax Synergisti(Te(hnologies, Inc., has immediate openings for System DesignEngineers/ProjectManagers, and experienced Installation 910 -791 -9406. Supervisors. All positions ore in our suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, headquarters and fabrication facility. Some travel required, but no long posting to ¡ob sites. Excellent benefits; 401 k, life, health, dental, vision (overage. EEO.

System Design Engineers: Experience with commercial or public broadcasting stations required. Knowledge of video servers, automation, Local Sales Manager: WXII -TV. NBC affiliate in SMPTE 259M systems, video compression, non -linear editing. Must have managed projects and /or designed facilities in the last 12 months or 46th mancet. is seeking an experienced leader be working for a system integration firm. Experience with CAD important ( Autotod 14 preferred). Computer literate, good communications and motivator to fill the position of LSM. Candi- skills, parties interested in technical challenges. Knowledge of HDTV valuable. date must have broad based knowledge of indus- try inducing sales and research tools, vendor Installation Supervisors: Experience in large projects- managing crews and budgets. Responsible for project execution and development programs and retail account man- fabrication. Knowledge of television broadcast operations valuable. Detail oriented, computer literate Word, (AD is a plus). agement. Role will include strategic planning, (Excel, Must know how to get excellence and productivity form crews. Perfection not a handicap here! training and systems management. Those seek- ing new challenges in a growing market please For immediate consideration, send letter of interest 8 resume via fax 724-873-4770 or mail to send resumes to: Perscnnel Dept., NewsChannel Synergistic Technologies, Inc., 121 Hillpointe Drive, Suite 700, Canonsburg, PA 15317. 12, PO Box 11847. W nston- Salem, NC 27116. EOE.

Paxson Communications Corporation, Ame - Account Executive. Cantral Texas WB affiliate ica's fastest growing broadcast company and the has an immediate opening for an aggressive, WE PLACE TV ENGINEERS future home of the Paxnet television network, is highly motivated local AE. Must be a high GENERAL AND SALES MANAGERS currently qualified for achiever with outstanding communication and seeking applicants a variety KEYSTONE INC. of positions. Project Manager: Located in St. presentation skills. The ability to develop signifi- INT'L., 16 Lanin Road, Suite 900 Petersburg, Florida, this position requires pre- cant new business is a must. Preferred appli- vious experience with knowledge of studio, cants will have 2 -3 years TV sales experience ° Pittston, PA 18640, USA transmitter, and tower construction. as well as FC- and computer proficien:y. Familiarity with BIAS/ Phone (717) 655 -7143 C /FAA forms and regulations. TV Chief Salesline. TVScan. and Marshall Marketing a Resume/Fax (717) 654-5765 me Engineers: Several are plus. EOE. Please no phone calls. Send re- openings available throughout the U.S. for experienced, motivated sumes to: Local Sales Manager. KNVA -TV, PO Box 490, Austin, Texas 78767. Chief Engineer. KOCO -TV, Oklahoma City. self- starters with extensive technical and trou- Looking for a talented, highly motivated individual bleshooting skills and hands -on broadcast to oversee the technical operations at one of the transmitter capabilities. Technical Operations finest broadcast facilities in the nation. Must have Monitor Supervisor: Located in St. Petersburg, ve. Local Account Execut owned and experience in TV broadcast engineering man- Florida, this newly created position will oversee operated New York t tation is looking for a agement including capital project planning and the central monitoring department, as well as dynamic and aggress ive account executive. implementation, supervising technical personnel, assist with other operations -related administrative Think marketing and get creative and you will be preparation and execution of technical operations duties. Prior engineering experience with transmit- extremely successful with the fastest growing seg- budget, maintenance of studio and transmitter ter knowledge is essential. Computer literacy is ment in advertising...Saanish Language Televi- facility, knowledge of all building systems and com- necessary for all positions. For confidential con- sion. Responsible for al of handling local aspects pliance with all government and industry stan- sideration. fax a current resume with cover letter, accounts including utilizing marketing tools and dards and regulations. In depth knowledge of references and salary requirements to: 813-576- preparing and delivering presentations. Must digital video and audio technology is a must as 2876, Attn: K.B. have full command of the as well we plan our conversion to ATV. Seeking a strong as verbal, written and organizational skills. Full leader who works well with department person- Bahakel Communications has immediate open- knowledge of IBM compatible computers, MS Of- nel, other department managers and all station ings in several markets for a Chief Engineer. Suc- fice 97 (Excel, Powerpoint. Word) and TVScan. employees. Degree in technically related field or cessful candidates will have 3 -5 years solid expe- Looking or a person with 5 -8 years experience equivalent experience required. Send resume to rience as a Chief or Assistant Chief. Should be and a four -year colleçe degree. Bilingual is a Jeff Rosser, PresidenVGeneral Manager, KOCO- thoroughly familiar with transmitter operations plus. Candidates shot Id apply in person. 605 TV, 1300 East Britton Road. Oklahoma City. OK and maintenance, studio operations, FCC regula- Third Avenue, 12:h Flcor, New York, NY or call 73131. KOCO -TV is a Hearst -Argyle Television tions, and computers. Ability to manage person- 212 -455-5420. EOE. Station and an Equal Opportunity Employer. M /F. nel and budget effectively a must. Send resumes Local Account Executive, UPN affiliate, KUTP- and salary requirements to Brent Stephenson, TV. Phoenix, AZ. Minimum of 2 years television Maintenance Engineer. NBC affiliate in Director of Engineering, Bahakel Communica- tions, PO Box 32488, Charlotte. NC 28232. EOE. advertising sales experience. Strong knowledge Charleston, SC is looking for a maintenance and use of both quantitative and qualitative re- engineer with at least 3 years of component level search (Scarborough). Must be creative and an ex- maintenance experience in broadcast post or Daily cellent presenter. Sports presentation /sales ex- production. Experience with cameras, studio kFor Classified Ciuiates. perience is very helpful. Please send resume. cov- VTR's, switchers, and computer systems, de- t Broadcasting & Cal de On er letter and references to Mitch Nye. LSM, sired. Send your resume to Human Resources, KUTP -TV, 4630 S. 33rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85040. WCBD -TV. 210 W. Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant . broadcastIngca ble. comfy No phone calls. SC 29464. Drug test required. EOE M /F.

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/Master KFXK FOX 51 located in East Texas is seeking a Operations Technician Control. Bos- Sports Director /Anchor. Candidate must have NBC technician transmitter engineer. Duties include maintenance ton's affiliate seeks experienced one year TV sports broadcasting experience. to operate technical equipment used in TV broad- and up keep of UHF Klystron transmitter. Candi- Candidate must be able to shoot and edit beta date should have past experience in this field cast system; operate videotape machines, format video tape. Candidate must cover non- Master Control Switching Center, automation plus education in the broadcast electronics. FCC traditional local sports. Candidate must be able to TV Lifetime General Radio Telephone or SBE Senior systems, transmitters and computers. write clear, compelling copy quickly. Candidate satellite signal receptior and Certification preferred. Send or fax resume to Coordinate quality must be able to perform well under normal Two master Ted Small. Director of Engineering, White Knight of the on -air signal. years control ex- newsroom deadline pressures. Send tapes, re- required. FCC license or SBE certifica- Broadcasting of Longview, Inc. 701 N. Access perience sumes and salary requirements to: Bob Lenertz, tion preferred. Send resume to Human Re- Road, Longview, TX 75602. Fax: 903 - 753 -6637. News Director, KOSA TV CBS 7, 1211 N. Place. EOE /MF. sources, WHDH -TV, 7 Bulfinch Boston, Whitaker, Odessa. Texas 79763. MA 02114 or Fax to 617- 248 -0653.

Sports Anchor /Reporter. Weekend Anchor and HELP WANTED NEWS three days sports reporting for number one Spanish news team in large market. Successful candidate will have 2 -4 years sports reporting and anchoring experience a plus. Applicant must also be fluent in Spanish and English, self - starter, strong writer. story teller and great live re- ports. Candidate must know all areas of all sports especially soccer Send non -returnable tapes to PO Box 158, Teaneck, NJ 07666. Please no ICff phone calls. We are an Equal Opportunity 0 San Diego Employer.

Top management position for News Director capable Reporter. Join the number one Spanish news of thinking "out of the box" and understanding team in large market. Applicant should know how real commitment to local news and programming. to tell a story. Possess superior writing skills. experience is essential Fluent in Spanish Candidates must be able to produce top newscasts and English. 2 -4 years news experience. Send plus 6 to 12 "long format" special programs per non -returnable tapes to PO Box 158, Teaneck. year. Strong organizational, managerial and editorial NJ 07666. Please no phone calls. We are an skills a must. Equal Opportunity Employer. If you're more capable than the average News Director... This is a better position than other jobs. Reporter FOX 19, Cincinnati has an immediate If you think you're good... Check out this opening for a general assignment reporter. If you opportunity! are brimming with story ideas, possess excellent writing skills, are great at lives, understand teamwork and always hit your slot this job could

be yours. I want to see your last 5 stories. Send non -returnable tape to Karla Stanley, News Director, WXIX -TV, 635 West Seventh Street, Cin- 45203. EOE. KUSI Telovisioii Ls an ,qual upoorr,,,,iry employer cinnati, OH

Fax or send letter of interest, resume and salary requirements to, KUSI Television etto: Human Resources Promotions Writer /Producer. Join the number P.O. Box 719051 San Diego. CA 92171 Fax: (6191 505.5050 one Spanish news team in large market. Looking for an aggressive writer /producer who can rock and roll. Here's your chance to produce compell- ing news, series, image and topical promotions. Tape Librarian. Join the number one Spanish Writers. Join the number one Spanish news Hot copy -writing skills and an eye for creative vis- news team in large market. Applicant must be a team in large market. Applicant must possess uals a must. Fluent in Spanish and English. 2 -4 self- starter and very organized. 2 -4 years news superior writing skills in Spanish. Creative writer years news experience. AVID experience a plus. experience. Fluent in Spanish and English. Must yet to the point. Fluent in Spanish and English. Send non -returnable tapes to PO Box 158, apply in person at 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd., 4 -8 years news experience. Must apply in person Teaneck, NJ 07666. Please no phone calls. We Teaneck, NJ. Please no phone calls. We are an at 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd., Teaneck, NJ. Please are an Equal Opportunity Employer. no phone calls. We are an Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer. Employer. Videographer /ENG Truck Operator. WRGB -TV, TV Assistant News Director /Assignment Man- Need newsroom Promotions Manager. Group -owned NBC af- the news leader in upstate NY, is looking for a ager: seasoned, competitive filiate in beautiful Reno/Tahoe seeks an experi- videographer /editor /ENG truck operator. Full time leader with strong writing and management skills from enced team member to head up its Creative Ser- position, 2 -3 years shooting and editing at a com- to guide aggressive weekday coverage vices Department. Candidate responsible for the mercial TV station required. Microwave truck ex- story selection through final product oversight. Sub- broadcast news required. No station image in the areas of promotion, station perience and valid driver's license a must. If stantial experience No faxes or e-mail. Send marketing, and community relations. De- you're interested in working for a major news op- beginners. phone calls, monstrated abilities in writing and producing eration send your resume and videotape to: Hu- letter, resume and non-returnable videotape to: news promotion and image promotion. Ability to man Resources, WRGB -TV, 1400 Balltown News Director, WVIR -TV, 503 East Market work ideas from conception to final product and un- Road, Schenectady, NY 12309. EOE. Street. Charlottesville. VA 22902. EOE. der pressure of deadlines essential. Hands -on knowledge and experience of Television broad- FOR DAILY CLASSIFIED UPDATES... casting production equipment, electronic field production, lighting, directing, shooting and edit- ing. Previous promotion and production man- agerial experience desired. Send resume, non- VISIT BROADCASTING & CABLE ONLINE returnable VHS tape. and salary requirements: Ralph Toddre, VP /GM, Sierra Broadcasting www.broadcastingcable.com Company, 1790 Vassar Street, Reno, NV 89502. No phone calls please. EOE.

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Producer /Director: WES -f -TV, Orlando's NBC Morning Meteorologist. 81st market ABC af- KRDO TV 13 in Colorado Springs, CO is look- affiliate is looking for a creative individual who lov- filiate needs a proven communicator who is also ing for an Editor/Photographer. This is a starting es to direct news and live programs. Applicants a skilled, creative technician. On -site live Doppler position- candidates with less than 2 years will be must have a minimum of 5 years television pro- and Local (cable) Weather Station experience a accepted. We are looking for someone with an duction experience with previous experience plus. Non -returnable tape and resume to Debra energetic personality. a willingness to learn, and directing news essential. Also, desire experience Harris, News Director, WAND -TV, 904 Southside general television experience. We are an ABC af- in producing and directin3 special projects and Drive. Decatur, Illinois 62521. No phone calls filiated and have two remote trucks that we use live event programs. Send resume to Russ please. daily. Send resume and non -returnable tape to Kilgore, News Director, WESH -TV, PO Box KRDO -TV, Attn: EEO Officer, PO Box 1457, Col- 547697, Orlando, FL 328'i4. No phone calls! An orado Springs, CO 80901. EOE. Equal Opportunity Employer. Meteorologist - WOOD TV8. Meteorologist needed for 37th market, #1 station. We want to hear from forecasters who know how to use the Hearst -owned station in one of the fastest grow- latest hardware to produce weathercasts that real ing markets in the country is looking for a Manag- Producer. Join the number one Spanish news people want to see. In addition to our daily ing Editor. A college degree and at least 3 years team in large market. Candidate must do more newscasts, we operate a 24 Hour Weather Chan- of newsroom experience required. If you are than stack a show. Someone who's organized, nel. We have the equipment you need to do the ready to run a busy assignment desk, make ma- keeps cool under pressure, and works well with job. If you have the skills, send resume and re- jor editorial decisions, and have the energy it in people the news room You'll also need good cent tape to: Jim Loy, News Director, WOOD - takes to help lead our team to number one, news judgement and possess superior writing TV8, 120 College SE, Grand Rapids. MI 49503. please send your resume to: Margaret Cronan, skills. Fluent in Spanish and English. Send non- EOE. News Director, WPBF -TV 25, 3970 RCA Blvd., returnable tapes to PO 3ox 158, Teaneck, NJ Suite 7007, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. 07666. Please no phone calls. We are an Equal WPBF is an EOE and is managed by Hearst - Opportunity Employer. Meteorologist. Join the number one Spanish Argyle Television. news team in large market, where "Mother Nature" rules. Candidate must have a meteorologist degree and at least 2 years expe- Executive Producer- News 12 Connecticut is Photographer. Talents -d, skilled, NPPA -style rience. NWA and AMS seals are a plus. Fluent in seeking an Executive Producer to help oversee team player needed for an immediate opening. Spanish and English. Send non -returnable tapes staff and content of expanding 24 -hour regional We have AVID, SX Sony, Beta, SNG. You need to PO Box 158, Teaneck, NJ 07666. Please no news operation. Must be experienced it all areas at least one year of experience. A college degree phone calls. We are an Equal Opportunity of newsroom and bureau management. Please is preferred. Resumertapes to: Human Re- Employer. send resumes to Tom Appleby, News Director, sources Manager, WYFF -TV, 505 Rutherford News 12 Connecticut. 28 Cross Street, Norwalk, Street, Greenville, SC 29609. CT 06851. EOE. KROE -TV, the CBS affiliate in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking to fill the following positions as Director in the Rockies. KCNC -TV, NEWS4 Col- soon as possible. Reporter: Must have at least orado, is looking for a motivated, full -time director News Producer. Are you creative? Motivated? three years commercial TV reporting experience. with significant production experience to continue Hard working? A good writer? Are you the pro- (No beginners). Responsible for gathering, writ- our tradition of broadcast news excellence. Mini- ducer who lives and breathes news? If so, and ing and delivering news for newscasts. Strong mum of five (5) years experience in televisior you think you're ready for a major market writing and story telling skills a must. Must be news directing, ability to format and drect com- challenge, send your resume and non -returnable self -starter and not rely on desk for assignments, plex live studio and remote programs, experience 3/4" cassette to: Dept. 114G, KPLR -TV, 4935 Lin- work well co- workers and the public. Should have with switching and operation of technical equip- dell Blvd., St. Louis. MO 63108. EOE. No tele- college degree and Photo- ment required. Consult with clients and provide phone calls please. computer skills. grapher. Responsible for shooting and editing production direction of same, a solid team leader, news videotape for airing on TV newscasts. work well under pressure, react with control and Should be able to operate microwave /satellite confidence in breaking news situations, strong in studio and remote sports production. Formal ed- News Photographer: Responsibilities include vehicle and be familiar with "live" field production. Ability to operate under deadline and contribute ucation in some field or television is preferred. working with a reporter to generate stories and as a strong team player. Three to five years (no Send tape with Directors track, production sam- the ability to function on an individual basis Appli- ples and resume to: Creative Services Director. cants must possess the following requirements; beginners) commercial TV news is needed and a college resume KCNC -TV, 1044 Lincoln Street. Denver, CO proficient as a videotape and live photographer, degree preferred. Send and tape to: KROE TV, Human Resources, 13 80203. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/FN /D. video editor, familiar wit i electronic news gather- Broadcast Plaza, SW, Albuquerque, NM ing equipment, including microwave operations 87113. EOE. and a valid driver's licer se. Assignments may in- clude nights, holidays, and weekends. Please send resume, cover letter, reference list, and a current tape to Bryan Sisley, Chief Photographer, Executive News Producer. Want to join the WCTI -TV. PO Box 1235, New Bern, NC 28561. fastest growing news team in Charlotte? Want to EOE. make your home in the south's most livable city? Want to work for a company that puts journalism ANT TO RESPON first? NBC 6/WCNC -TV, an A.H. subsidiary, in Charlotte, NC, the 28th market, has an im- News Photographer: WTVD -TV, an ABC -owned mediate opening for a dynamic, energetic, highly ROADCASTING & CABLE', station. has an immediate opening for an experi- motivated executive producer. We are looking for enced News Photographer. A commitment to an aggressive, hands-on; strong number two BLIND BOX ? hard news and the ability to handle a high story person for our growing news operation. You will count is necessary. Successful candidate must be entrusted with coaching our reporters and be able to cover a story without a reporter. 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Assistant News Director. We are looking for a HELP WANTED PROMOTION HELP WANTED CREATIVE SERVICES rare individual who has impeccable journalistic values, understands what makes great journal- Promotion Writer /Producer: KPIX -TV, the CBS ism. and has the people skills to put both togeth- O &O in San Francisco. is expanding and looking er to create outstanding newscasts. You must for 2 promo producers to join our team. If your ART DIRECTOR have a terrific attitude with the ability to put a pos- copy grabs viewers and other producers are jeal- itive spin on the daily crises that every newsroom ous of your creativity, then you have an opportuni- must deal with. We have first -rate employees in ty to jump to the 5th market. Our dept. produces KGO -TV is seeking a creative, dynamic, this newsroom and they need a first -rate person reels of news promotion - series. topicals and im- hands -on graphic design director to oversee to lead the day -to -day operation of the age - plus entertainment promos. Must have solid all on -air, print, outdoor and interactive art newsroom. If you are an EP. Assistant News experience in all phases of production, including direction. Will be responsible for managing Director or the best producer in your newsroom field production. Must understand news market- five artists within the Creative Services looking for that move to management, rush your ing. branding and image promotion. Producers Department. Applicants must have 3 -5 years resume and one paragraph outlining your news with AVID editing skills preferred. Send resume experience in a major market commercial philosophy to: Billy Otwell, News Director, and reel to KPIX HR -Promo W /P. 855 Battery WTNH -TV. 8 Elm Street, New Haven- CT 06510. Street. San Francisco. CA 94111. broadcast station and must have extensive No phone calls. EOE. experience with Quantel and Mac -based design equipment. A design background Promotions Writer /Producer. The Boston NBC along with the ability to create and maintain a Assistant Chief Photojournalist and Photo- affiliate seeks hot -shot candidate with strong writ- clean, straightforward station image is a must. ing skills and great eye for graphics. Must be journalist. KTUL. LLC - Oklahoma's News 8. the Advertising /promotion experience is a plus. able to work in fast -paced environment and meet number one newscast in Tulsa is seeking an Application deadline is May 29, 1998. Please tight deadlines. Ideal candidate has 3 years ex- Assistant Chief Photojournalist and a Photo- send resume, cover letter, and videotape to: journalist. Candidates for the Assistant Chief perience in news promotion. Send tape and re- to: Human Resources. WHDH -TV, 7 Photojournalist should have at least 2 - 5 years of sume KGO -TV /Personnel photojournalism experience. Experience as a Bulfinch Place, Boston, MA 02114. An EOE. M /F/ Chief Photojournalist in a smaller market or as an D /V. 900 Front Street Assistant Chief is helpful. Candidates for the San Francisco, CA 94111

Photojournalist position must have at least 1 year EOE photojournalism experience. Candidates for both HELP WANTED ADMINISTRATION positions must be able to shoot and edit to NPPA standards and have a clean driving record. We of- Promotion Administrative Assistant. Im- fer excellent benefits. great pay and liberal mediate opportunity for Administrative Assistant. Graphics. Join the number one Spanish news overtime. Please send tape. resume, and re- Responsible for providing administrative and team in large market. Applicant must be on the ferences to: KTUL. LLC, Human Resources De- clerical support for both Promotion and Engineer- cutting edge. willing to create not copy. Experi- partment. PO Box 8, Tulsa, OK 74101. KTUL is ing departments. Assist in coordinating contest enced with Adobe Photoshop, 3 -D Studio. an Equal Opportunity Employer. and special events. Must have computer experi- ACCU -Weather Ultra 32. Chyron: iNFiNiT! and ence, strong writing and organizational skills. Mac, and Pinnacle Still Store. Send non- Assignment Editor. Join the number one Must be able to take direction and work well with returnable tapes to PO Box 158, Teaneck, NJ Spanish news team in large market. working for a others. Send letter and salary requirements by 07666. Please no phone calls. We are an Equal News Director who believes this position is the May 14, 1998 to KXAN -TV, PO Box 490, Austin, Opportunity Employer. core of the department. We're looking for so- TX 78767. EOE. No phone calls please. meone who's organized, keeps cool under pre- ssure. hears what the scanners saying and work well with people in the news room. You'll also HELP WANTED Graphic Designer - WOOD TV8. The number need good news judgement and abe a con- FINANCIAL & ACCOUNTING one station in the 37th market is looking for a tributor of story ideas. Fluent in Spanish and graphic designer. Ideal candidate will have English. Must apply in person at 500 Frank W. Business Manager. WNDY. the knowledge of DP Max, Power Mac. Pinnacle Still Burr Blvd.. Teaneck, NJ. Please no phone calls. UPN affiliate has an immediate opening for a Store /Paint System and Chyron iNFiNiT! Must be We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Business Manager. The position requires a able to work in a news environment. We've got it strong financial background with a minimum of 5 all...the toys, the team and the product. Send years of broadcast experience. The candidate your resume and non -returnable tape to: Amanda should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting. Hargis. Art Director, WOOD TV8. 120 College #1 news in a very competitive, top 100 market CPA preferred. Must be proficient in Excel and SE, Grand Rapids. Ml 49503. EOE. seeks an aggressive. goal oriented news director have a working knowledge of BIAS. Interested with strong producing writing, organizational. candidates should fax resume to Kathyrn marketing, managing, and people skills. Two Bridgman, GM, WNDY @ 317 -227 -3716 and Sus- years news director experience preferred as well an French, Controller, Graphic Designer for production of graphics for as a college degree. Computer knowledge and @ 213 -862 -0121. daily newscasts, commercial production and sta- ability to work within budget a must. All applica- tion usage. 2 years TV station art department ex- tions will be held in the strictest confidence. Send perience with news emphasis. Knowledge of con- resume with salary history to Box 01375 EOE. Billing Video Coordinator. Major Television struction of elements related to TV production. ' roduction and Post - Production Facility seeks Knowledge of Quantel PaintBox Express, polished. responsible individual to handle com- Quantel PictureBox. Macintosh AfterEffects. WANT TO RESPOND TO A ruter billing and financial duties. Post -production Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark Express. Con- !xperience a Must! Great figure aptitude and ex- tact: WDSU Television. Carolyn Simmons. :ellent communication /social skills are required! Personnel Director, 846 Howard Avenue. New BROADCASTING & CABLE alease fax resume with cover letter stating salary Orleans, LA 70113. ristory and the position you are seeking to BLIND BOX ? 212)629 -5976.

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Production Assistants. Join the number one COMARK Communications, Inc. in Southwick, MA Spanish news team in arge market. Excellent entry level opportunity in o the field of television and Comark Digital Services (CDS) in Alexandria, VA, broadcast journalism. App icant must be a self - COMARK today's leading manufacturer of high power UHF starter and very organi.:ed. College degree a television transmitters and tomorrow's digital must. Fluent in Spanish and English. Must apply television pioneer have the following positions in person at 500 Frank W. Burr Blvd., Teaneck, available due to tremendous growth: NJ. Please no phone cal,s. We are an Equal Op- portunity Employer. Product Manger, Solid State Transmitters- Southwick, MA - The qualified candidate will be responsible for the introduction and support of solid state transmitters system products within the United States; full technical comprehension of the product; ENG Personnel For A Major Broadcast Facility communicating with and supporting COMARK's sales and marketing efforts. Duties will in NYC. ENG field operations with camera (and include establishing contacts with the manufacturing area to ensure that all product microwave) experience, video tape editors, and changes ENG maintenance, employment would com- and modifications are clearly exchanged and communicated and establishing and mence spring /summer -998. Out -of -town appli- maintaining cost information and reviewing price modifications. This position will also cants accepted for these positions will reim- be require extensive communication with personnel in other departments as well as with bursed for hotel airfare, and per diem expenses. customers. Send resumes to: Media Management Services, Suite 345, 847A Second Avenue. New York. NY 10017 or fax to 212 -33E -0360. This employment National Accounts Manager- Southwick, MA- This position is responsible for the would occur in the event of a work stoppage. and management and coordination of the requirements of various groups during their would be of a temporary nature to replace strik- transition to digital television ing personnel. This is rot an ad for permanent by maintaining frequent contact and preparing strategic plans employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer. to satisfy the customer's requirements. The qualified candidate will work directly with customers to develop strategic DP/ plans to ensure successful and timely completion of projects, as well as cultivate new groups to enter into strategic agreements for both DP/ Broadcast Personnel Needed. ENG Field Op- and analog transmitter systems. This position will work closely with CDS to assist with the erations with Camera and Microwave experience. integration of their services and equipment with COMARK's systems, and also coordinate Videotape Editors, Studip Operators, and Main- activities within COMARK. tenance. For the Midwest. Would commence spr- ing /summer 1998. Out of -town applicants ac- cepted for these positior s will be reimbursed for Sales Engineer- Alexandria, VA- This qualified candidate will provide technical airfare, hotel, and per d em expenses. Send re- support to all sales and marketing efforts within CDS. This includes interfacing with the sumes to: MMS, Suite :145, 847A Second Ave- engineering department to provide technical input on equipment and nue, New York. NY 100 7 or fax: 212- 338 -0360. services proposals; This employment would occur in the event of a Providing technical input for all types of marketing materials, including brochures, work stoppage and would be of a temporary presentations, catalogs, and other promotional efforts; Working with CDS to support nature to replace striking personnel. This is not COMARK Regional Sales Managers; Leading and /or supporting CDS efforts at major trade an ad for permanent employment. An Equal Op- portunity Employer. shows, including NAB; Working with equipment providers and vendors to establish costs and pricing. Qualified candidates will possess experience in broadcast television, extensive public speaking and presentation skills, excellent written communication skills and a college degree in Broadcast Personnel. -ethnical Directors (GVG Electrical or Broadcast Engineering. 300 Switcher with Kaleidoscope). Audio (mixing for live studio and news broadcasts), Studio Product Line Manager- Alexandria, VA - This position is responsible for overseeing Camerapersons (studio productions and news all aspects of the CDS MGEG2 multiplexing and server product lines. This person will be a broadcasts), Chyron Operators (Infinit). Still Store Operators, Tape Operators (Beta), Maintenance direct interface to Thomcast NMS in France, in order CO define new CDS product (plant systems experience - distribution and offerings. The qualified candidate will develop product definitions, marketing materials, and patching). Lighting Director Engineer. Employ- pricing for all CDS product lines. This position will support sales and marketing efforts as ment wowd commence spring/summer 1998. Out required as well as interface with customers of town applicants accepted for these positions to provide CDS product based solutions. The will be reimbursed for airfare, hotel, and per diem qualified candidate will possess a four year technical degree, at least 2 years related expenses. Send resumes to: MMS. Suite 345, experience and good technical writing skills. Familiarity with MGEG2 multiplexing and 847A Second Avenue. Vew York, NY 10017 or server based products is highly desirable as is familiarity with ATSC standards. fax 212- 338 -0360. This employment would occur in the event of a work s:oppage and would be of a temporary nature to replace striking personnel. If you are interested in a challenging position in a creative and innovative work This is not for permanent an ad employment. An environment with a growing world class organization on the leading edge of digital Equal Opportunity Employer. television, you should consider COMARK and CDS. Please forward your letter of interest, including salary requirements, to:

Associate Producer for Sports Programming: Meadowlands Racetrack seeks aggressive and highly mo:ivated individtai with minimum 4 years Bob Chase, Human Resources Manager TV Sports production experience. Re- COMARK COMMUNICATIONS, INC. sponsibilities include dail program formatting, com- 104 Feeding Hills Road mercial production, graphic design and must be Southwick, MA 01077 able to supervise edit sessions and contribute with strong creative and conceptual skills. Sports Fax (413)569 -0679 production knowledge nandatory...knowledge of E -Mail: bchase ©comarkcom.com COMARK DIGITAL SERVICES horse racing preferred, but not mandatory. Fax re- sumes to (201)460 -4040 or write Director of Tel- evision Operations. Meadowlands Racetrack. 50 State Route 120. East Rutherford, NJ 07073.

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"For the Record" compiles applications filed Lesvia Guerra -Cox for TV at ch. 2. 100 kw land on E Hwy. 1788. April 9 with and actions taken by the FCC. Applica- visual, 20 kw aural, ant. 1,562 ft., on Gypsum Odessa, Tex. (BPCT- 961001YZ)- Kralowec tions and actions are listed by state; the date Mine Road, 1.5 mi N of I -87, 5 mi. N of Fred- Children's Family Trust for TV at ch. 30, 5,000 the application was filed or the action was ericksburg. Feb. 24 kw, ant. 130 m., 4 mi E of US 395, 2 mi N of taken, when available, appears in italic. Fredericksburg, Tex. (BPCT- 870212KP)- SR 158 in Odessa. April 9 Fredericksburg Channel 2 for TV at ch. 2, 100 Abbreviations: AOL- assignment of license: ant. - Odessa, Tex. (BPCT- 960724LO) -Marri antenna: ch.- channel: CP- construction permit: kw visual, 10 kw aural, ant. 187.8 m., 4.56 km Broadcasting LP for TV at ch. 30, 1,500 kw, D.I.P. - debtor in possession: ERP-effective radiated SW from intersection of Rte. 1623 and Schu- ant. 94 m., 1 km NNW of intersection of SR power: khz- kilohenr: km- kiknneters: k,, - kilimaits: mann Road, Gillespie County. 10 km SE from m--meters: mhz- megahenr: mi- miles: TL -trans- 492 and US Rte. 385. April 9 mitter location: TOC- transfer of control: w- watts. Stonewall, Tex. Feb. 24 Tex. (BPCT- 960930KZ)- Odessa One meter equals 3.2$ feet. Odessa, Fredericksburg, Tex. (BPCT-870212KQ)- 30 LLC for TV at ch. 30, 5,000 kw, ant. 318 m.. Ltd. for TV at ch. 2, Mountlake Productions KPEJ antenna site. April 9 OWNERSHIP CHANGES 100 kw visual, 1 kw aural, ant. 494 ft., 5 mi. N Tex. (BPCT -961001 YA) -Prime of Kerrville on Rte. 16. Feb. 24 Odessa, Red Broadcasting Co. for TV at ch. 30, 5,000 kw, Coachella, Calif. (BTC- 980406GG)- Fredericksburg, Tex. (BPCE-870212KR)- ant. 218 m., 5.8 km NNW of intersection of Coachella Valley Broadcasting Co. for International Broadcasting Network for TV at Midland County Road 1788 and SR 158 in 2, 100 kw visual, 10 kw aural, ant. 1,500 ft., KCLB(AM): involuntary TOC from Grace Gorges ch. rural Andrews Co., Tex. April 9 5.2 mi E of Fredericksburg. Feb. 24 to Enzo G. Provenza, conservator of the Odessa, Tex. (BPCT- 961001 LD)- United estate of Grace Gorges. April 15 Fredericksburg, Tex. (BPCE- 870212KS)- Television Inc. for TV at ch. 30, 5,000 kw, ant. Broadcasting Co. for TV at ch. Coachella, Calif. (BTCH- 980406GH)- Fredericksburg 272 m., E of Hwy 1788, 23 km NW of Midland, .62 kw ant. 162 m., Coachella Valley Broadcasting CO. for KCLB- 2, 6.16 kw visual, aural, Tex. April9 Gypsum Road, 8.8 km WNW of Fredericks- FM: involuntary TOC from Grace Gorges to Odessa, Tex. (BPCT -961001 XW) -White Provenza, conservator of the estate burg city limit unincorporated. Feb. 24 Enzo G. Knight Broadcasting Inc. for ch. 30, 3,147 kw, of Grace Gorges. April 15 Fredericksburg, Tex. (BPCT-870212KT)- ant. 310 m., 14 mi NW of Midland on Hwy. for TV 2, 100 kw visual, Hal S. Widsten at ch. 1788. April 9 10 kw aural, ant. 413.9 m., 5.3 km S of Hwy. NEW STATIONS Hampton junction, .16 km S of intersection of Gillespie, Deltaville, Va. (BPED- 970403ML)- Dismissed Blanco and Kendall Cos. Feb. 24 Roads Educational Telecommunications Assn. for noncommercial FM at 92.3 mhz. Bulls Gap, Tenn. (BPH-951207MB)--Patti D. Fredericksburg, Tex. (BPCT- 870212KU)- April 9 Govan for FM at 100.7 mhz, 3.95 kw, ant. Stonewall Broadcasting Inc. for TV at ch. 2, 123.7 m. April 13 100 kw visual, 10 kw aural, ant. 192.6 m., 5.2 Pullman, Wash. (BPCT-960404KY)-Win- Corp. for TV at ch. 24.5000 Bulls Gap, Tenn. (BPH- 951207MD)- mi. SW of Stonewall. Tex. Feb. 24 star Broadcasting kw, ant. 290 m., on Paradise Ridge, 4.4 km S Statewide Broadcasting for FM at 100.7 mhz, BigTex Odessa, Tex. (BPCT- 960628KG)- of Rte. 8 near Moscow. Idaho. April 8 6 kw, ant. 100 m. April 13 Broadcasting GP for TV at ch. 30, 5,000 kw, Spokane, Wash. (BPCT-960405L1)-Ven- Farwell, Tex. (BPCT- 950926KH) -Prime ant. 184.9 m., 7.9 km WNW of East Odessa. ture Technologies Group LLC for TV at ch. 34, Time Christian Broadcasting for TV at ch. 18, April 9 64.6 kw. ant. 410 m., .61 km N of KREM -TV 71.5 kw, ant. 105.5 m., 3/4 mi. NE of junction of Odessa, Tex. (BPCT- 961001 LX)- Cardinal antenna. April 2 Thomas St. and Llano Estacado Blvd. April 8 Broadcasting Corp. for TV at ch. 30, 1,000 kw, Spokane, Wash. (BPCT -960111 KM) -John Fredericksburg, Tex. (BPCT-870212KL)- ant. 794 ft., site of existing wMlo(TV) tower. E. Powley for TV at ch. 34, 10 kw, ant. 580 m.. John R. Powley for TV at ch. 2, 100 kw visual, April 9 Krell Hill. April2 10 kw aural, ant. 1,237 ft., 6 mi. N of Harper off Odessa, Tex. (BPCT -961001 UZ)- Entravi- Spokane, Wash. (BPCT-960404KH)-Win- Kamer Rd. Feb. 24 sion Communications Co. LLC for TV at ch. star Broadcasting Corp. for TV at ch. 34, 5,000 Fredericksburg, Tex. (BPCT -970212KM)- 30, 1,480 kw, ant. 222 m., 22.5 km NW of Mid kw, ant. 196 m., 1 km N of intersection of Fred- erick Ave. and Spokane. April 2 BY THE NUMBERS Spokane, Wash. (BPCT- 960404LG) -KT Broadcasting Inc. for TV at ch. 34. 1,450 kw, BROADCAST STATIONS Service Total ant. 575 m. April2 Spokane, Wash. (BPCT- 9604051 L) -Com- Service Total Commercial VHF TV 558 munications Properties Inc. for TV at ch. 34, Commercial AM 4,724 Commercial UHF TV 651 10.8 kw, ant. 575 m., Krell Hill, 6.7 km SE of Spokane. April 2 Commercial FM 5,591 Educational VHF TV 125 Spokane, Wash. (BPCT-960405KZ)-Uni- Educational FM 1,961 Educational UHF TV 242 versal Media of Spokane Inc. for TV at ch. 34, Total Radio 12,276 Total TV 1,576 5,000 kw, ant. 407 m., KSKN -TV tower, .61 km due N of KREM -TV tower on Krell Hill. April2 VHF LPTV 559 CABLE Spokane, Wash. (BPCT- 960405LQ) -John UHF LPTV 1,515 D. Toms for TV at ch. 34, 16.54 kw. ant. 178 Total systems 11,600 Total LPTV 2,074 m., 4.3 km NE of Spokane City center on Bea- Basic subscribers 64,800,000 con Hill next to Fancher Beacon. April2 FM translators & boosters 2,928 Homes passed 93,790,000 Spokane, Wash. (BPCT- 960405LU) -VVI VHF translators 2,248 Spokane Inc. for TV at ch. 34, 1,870 kw, ant. Basic penetration' 66.1% 351.2 m., on Lookout Mountain, 3.6 km S of UHF translators 2,752 Based on TV household universe of 98 million intersection of WodLord and Spotted Roads in Sources: FCC. Nielsen. Paul Kagan Associates Deep Park Division. April2 Total Translators 7,928 GRAPHIC BY BROADCASTING A CABLE -Compiled by Sara Brown

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www.americanradiohistory.com From ground war to cyberwars Jeff Gralnick has been through the wars, mination of his next 21 years at ABC News both the intensity of ground combat in was an Emmy for a special -all 42 hours, Vietnam and the internal pecadilloes 13 minutes of it -that covered the start of and politics of three broadcast news opera- the Persian Gulf War. The immediacy of tions. the reportage from that conflict -video As vice president and executive -in- delivered in seconds via satellite- prompts charge of ABCNews.com, Gralnick cur- Gralnick to reflect on the time -delayed rently oversees the ABC News operations days of Vietnam, when film was delivered online, on the bleeding edge of instant the next day. news. That's an incidental struggle com- In 1993, Gralnick left ABC for NBC pared with the bleeding edge of news News to be executive producer for NBC reporting that he experienced as a combat Nightly News with Tom Brokaw. As Gral- correspondent in Vietnam-particularly nick tells it, he simply didn't want to pro- during North Vietnam's Tet offensive in duce another election campaign. But after 1968. "Vietnam during Tet was one of nearly three years at NBC, he went back to those experiences you never forget," says ABC News. Gralnick, who spent time in Saigon and "Soon, somebody He describes his three years at NBC as Hue and among the U.S. Marines at the "a free master's degree in the business of siege of Khe San. will have a serious the business" from his associations with -4 For Gralnick, reporting from Vietnam problem Bob Wright, Andy Lack, Brokaw and com- was an opportunity for him to prove him- deciding pany. But then Gralnick had some compe- self, quite literally, ender fire. "If you had [whether] to file for tent tutors in Harry Reasoner and Charles interest in making it as a reporter or a cor- Kuralt, for whom he wrote during his early respondent, you had to go to Vietnam," he the Internet, radio years at CBS. "If you were going to make recalls. the next step at CBS, you had to write," he Gralnick made it through six months of or TV first."" recalls. combat coverage in Vietnam. The experi- The world of news reporting has been ence influenced the direction of his career Jeff Charles transformed technologically during in more ways than one; it brought the real- Gralnick's tenure in the business. TV ization that his skills lay in producing correspondents in Vietnam couldn't use rather than on -air reporting. Gralnick the word "today" in reports they filed He already had honed both sets of Vice president/executive-in- until May 1968, Gralnick recalls, skills, working as a CBS reporter during charge, ABCNews.com and vice because of the time needed to ship and the civil rights strife of the early 1960s president/assistant to the process the film they were shooting and on the assignment desk the day Presi- chairman and president for before it saw air. dent Kennedy wa+ assassinated. What p-oduction, ABC News, New Now, the immediacy of the Internet ensued that day was 24 straight hours of York; b. April 3, 1939, Brook- has compounded the impact already work, ultimately leading to coverage of lyn, N.Y.; BS, marketing, New made by 24 -hour cable operations -and the scene of Lee HErvey Oswald's murder York University, 1961; CBS Gralnick is still awaiting the chance to in Dallas. News: desk assistant, New launch ABC's entry in that space. For Several montis after President York, 1959.61; reporter /editor, now, he's concentrating on ABC's news New York, 1961.63; New Or- Kennedy's assassination, Gralnick start- effort on the Internet, where it is locked leans bureau manager, 1963- ed managing CBS's New Orleans bureau. in with CNN 67; combat correspondent/pro- combat Interactive, He held that post for three years before ducer, Vietnam, 1967 -68; field MSNBC, Fox News and CBS News, and moving into special events, including producer, 60 Minutes, 1969- on the issues the new media environment space shots with CBS icon Walter 71; press secretary to Sen. presents. Cronkite. George McGovern, 1971.72; Internet news outlets aren't having a Returning from Vietnam, he approached ABC News, Washington: field profound effect on the business yet, in Don Hewitt about kvorking for 60 Minutes. producer, 1972; executive Gralnick's view, because the user numbers

initiating a two -year relationship. Then his producer, political and special - aren't there. But as usage grows, "Some- career careened briefly into presidential events coverage, 1980 -93; time soon, somebody will have a serious politics. executive producer, NBC problem in deciding [whether] to file for In 1971, Gralnick began a year -long Nightly News, New York, 1993- the Internet, radio or TV first." tenure as Sen. George McGovem's press 96; current positions since That's the kind of conflict a veteran of secretary, before telling McGovern he February 1996; m. Beth combat news coverage finds more than couldn't stomach another day in politics. Baumgart, Aug. 15, 1969; acceptable in a career that has gone from So he jumped ba_k into network news a children: Bob, 26; Kate, 24 ground combat in the '60s to Webcasting a field producer for ABC News. The cul- in the '90s and beyond.- Richard Tedesco

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Bill Scaffide, VP /GM. WKVC -TV Cleve- Boca Raton, Fla., as VP, production BROADCAST N land joins wTVK(TV) Fort Myers/ and new media. David Prager, director, systems develop- Naples, Fla., in same capacity. William Short, VP, ment and technical planning, Katz Alejandro Quintero Iñiguez, founder, marketing and Media Group, New York, named Grupo TV Promo, joins Grupo Televisa worldwide busi- VP /chief information officer. S.A., Mexico City, as VP, sales and ness develop- Tim McCleary, senior publicist. prime marketing. ment, Hallmark time publicity, WB Television Net- Appointments at NBC broadcast and Entertainment, work. joins NBC Entertainment Press network operations, New York: Craig joins Warner F:il Bros. Domestic & Publicity, Burbank, Calif., as direc- Glaser, director, sourcing, named VP: tor, media services and special projects. Frank Lazzaro, director, facilities, named Pay -TV, Cable & Network Fea- Dan Greenblatt, VP. 4 tures, New York, senior VP /general Short as VP, advertising sales manager, PROGRAMMING publicity and promotion. Warner Bros. Domestic Televi- Liz Koman, VP/Eastern sales manager. Karen Fox, VP, business affairs, Fox sion Distribution, Eyemark Media Sales, New York, Broadcasting Co., Los Angeles, named Burbank, Calif., named senior VP, advertiser sales, Tri- senior VP. bune Entertainment named executive Co.. New York. VP /general sales William Mossa, director, affiliate sales. manager. Northeast, Spice Entertainment Co., JOURNALISM Greenblatt Robert Hebenstreit, joins New Frontier Media Inc., Boul- Julia Yarbough, weekend anchor /general as VP. national VP/director, der, Colo., affiliate assignment reporter, KCBs -TV Los sales. research, Petry Television Inc., joins Angeles, joins wTvr(Tv) Miami as gen- Pax Net. West Palm Beach, Fla., as VP, Appointments at Fox Broadcasting Co.. eral assignment reporter. Del research. Los Angeles: Serge Grosso, Gary Chittim, environmental reporter, VP /director, market resources, Daniel Mansoor, independent consultant, CBS , Portland, Ore., jums wNEI(IVI Newark, N.J./New Television Network, joins as VP. joins Kcw(TV) Portland in same capaci- research and marketing. New York; York, as director, development. ty. Roger Bare, local sales manager. Mike Devlin, news KHTV(TV) Houston, Tex., named gener- director, al sales manager. KATU(TV) Port- David Mullins, director, production ser- land, Ore., joins KHOU vices. t'u r(Tv) Miami, named VP, -TV Houston marketing. as executive news director. Luis Fernandez Rocha, VP /GM, KTMD(TV) Houston/Galveston, Tex., joins Appointments at Metro Networks wscv(Tv) Fort Lauderdale/Miami as station manager. Inc.: Michael Cella, executive produc- Devlin Bob Vorwald, executive sports producer. er/on -air host, wFL.D(TV) WGN -TV Chicago, joins Shop and Save Radio, joins as director, Chicago as director, production. Vor- operations, Connecticut/Western Mass- wald will also serve as executive pro- achusetts; Tricia Young, manager, ducer of Cubs, Sox and Bulls telecasts. Deloitte & Touche, joins as manager, Lorraine Munietta, director, firm admin- compensation and benefits, Houston; istration. Gallagher & Kennedy, joins Tim Van Houten, sports director, Sports KNXV -TV Phoenix, as business manager. Cherniss Guntman America, joins as national sports direc- Alfred Tanksley, senior VP. Southern sta- tor, Metro Source National News Cen- Emily Vanides, manager, audience tion division, and Gilbert Hoban, senior ter, Phoenix. research, named VP, Northern station division. Pegasus director; Matthew Eric Ritter, managing editor, Inside Edi- Cherniss, manager, audience research, Broadcast Television, Radnor, Pa.. tion, King World, New York, named named named co-chief operating officers and director, program research; executive managing editor. Romy Guntman, independent consultant, executive VPs. -Tv joins as director, market research. Appointments at wMTw Stacey Davis, senior account executive, Portland/Poland Spring, Me.: Elisa Bob Buruchian, senior director, national The Lippin Group, Los Angeles. joins Boxer, reporter, wvB -TV Bangor, Me., production division, wPBT(TV) NBC Studios, Burbank, Calif., as direc- Miami, joins in same capacity; Jim Keithiey, tor, publicity. joins Information Television Network, reporter, New England Cable News,

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After TV, joins CNNfn, New York, as Englewood, Colo., named VP, employ- founding the anchor and correspordent. ee and operational communications. Institute of Electronics, a correspondence school, Smith Ted Grosso, local RADIO sales manager, New engineered the Navy's low frequen- England Cable News, Newton, Mass., cy, 2 million watt radio station in Judy Kemeny joins KUNI(FM) /KHKE(FM) national sales nand manager. Cutler, Me., that makes communi- Cedar Falls, Iowa fine as arts producer Barbara Zaneri, cation possible with submerged and host, classical music programming. manager. Western submarines in the North Atlantic. Gary Mardi, director, sales, K11Y(FM) region sales, Uni- He also engineered antenna sys- Ankeny and KRKQ(FM) Boone, both versal, named VP, tems for the Voice of America. Iowa, named VP, saes. cable sales, Stu- Smith worked as an engineer for Ellen McDonnell, senior producer, Morn- dios USA Televi- WHK(AM) Cleveland for more than 25 ing Edition, National Public Radio, sion Distribution, years. Smith left the station as VP Washington, named executive produc- Universal City, in charge of engineering to concen- er. Calif. trate on consulting and research. He started Carl E. Smith Consulting Mike Edwards, program director, Appointments at Radio Engineers and later Carl E. KzQz(FM) San Francisco, Zaneri Discovery Net- joins Smith Electronics. Smith held many wiNK(FM) Charlotte, N.C., in same works U.S., patents and conducted or assisted capacity. Bethesda, Md.: Bruce Lefkowitz, VP, Eastern ad sales, New York. named in 23 AM antenna seminars for the Brian Marks, national sales manager, VP, national sales: Robert Cooper, senior National Association of Broadcast- wQHT(FM) New York, adds director, account manager, Ameritech, joins as ers. A recipient of numerous awards music advertising, Emmis New York, director, Southern region. affiliate sales and distinctions, Smith is survived to his responsibilitier.. and marketing: Deborah Stewart, direc- by six children, 17 grandchildren tor, Discovery Channel Australia, and 15 great -grandchildren. His CABLE named director, programming opera- wife, Hannah, died in 1995. tions, Discovery Showcase Networks. Douglas Harbert, senior account manag- and served with Armed Services er, Engineous Michael Fox, director, worldwide adver- Software, joins Discov- Broadcast until 1962. He later hosted ery Networks, tising, ESPN International, New York, Bethesda, Md., as direc- a children's television show called tor, Northern named VP, worldwide advertising region, affiliate sales and floss & Stuff, in 1979 sales. and went to marketing. work for the Communications Work- Kevin Gunites, account executive, Fox ers of America in Washington. Sports Pittsburgh, named national sales INTERNET Adams is survived by his wife, Deb- manager. orah. three children, four stepchil- Kevin Wall, founder Appointments at Romance Classics, /president /CEO, iXL dren and nine grandchildren. West. Los Woodbury, N.Y.: Laine Scheer, profes- Angeles, named vice chair- man, ¡XL Carl DeSuze, 83, radio sor, screenwriting ar d film business, Holdings. personality, died May 6 in Concord, Mass. DeSuze Northwestern University, joins as VP. Daniel Freedman, director, business had been the morning host of Spirit New programming and scheduling; Jeff Eisen- development, Cahners Business Infor- of England on wBZ(AM) Boston for more berg joins as executi ere in charge of pro- mation, joins PBS The Business Chan- than 40 years. He retired in 1985. duction; Annmarie Volz joins as manager, nel Online, Washington. as director. public relations. Andre Gebstaedt, 78, former ABC JIII Copsey, local sales manager, ICI DEATHS employee, died April 28 following a Media Services of Sz,uthem California, period of declining health. He joined joins National Cable Communications, James Adams, 63, retired radio and ABC Television, New York, in 1960 Los Angeles, as We item region affili- television broadcaster, died May 4 of and retired as director of advertising ate relations manager. congestive heart failure at his home services in 1985. Gebstaedt is survived in Germantown, Md. His radio by his wife and two children. Daniel Sawicld, founding partner/presi- broadcasting career began at a station dent, HTV, Miami, lamed CEO. in Steubenville, Ohio in 1952. Short- -Compiled by Denise Smith Brad Wald, acting ma naging director, ly after Adams joined the military e -mail: dsmith @cahners.com

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www.americanradiohistory.com aiD Columbia TriStar Televi- Angeles is expected to give mined by a national poll on WCBS -TV. sion Distribution has KTLA a run for the show, and conducted on the Internet Senate Commerce Com- opened the Los Angeles Fox has shown nationally and by stations. The top 10 mittee Chairman John bidding for its hot syndi- that it is interested in the countdown began last McCain (R- Ariz.) plans to cation property: second- program. Chris Craft/United Thursday, May 7, and con- hold a hearing in June on cycle sales of SeinfsId. Television's KCOP -TV also is tinues through May 20. In broadcasters' choice of number CUD executives have expected to take part in the Los Angeles, the high- definition televi- taken their time in getting to bidding, which began late ten -rated episode scored a sion formats and cable the nation's second -largest last week. The second cycle 9.8 rating /16 share, accord- operators' ability to pass market, which has a num- starts in 2001. Other Sein- ing to Nielsen Media those formats through, Research. The program ber of stations clamoring for feld clearances for the sec- according to a Hill source. ond cycle include new sta- also won its time period in the show. CUD first sold Promax International New York in tions KMBC -TV Kansas City Washington, Philadelphia Seinfeld in has entered into a letter March to Fox O &O (ABC affiliate) and WBND -TV and Boston that night. South Bend (ABC affiliate). of intent to acquire the wNVw(TV) for nearly Worldvision's court series Broadcast Designers $300,000 per week. Station Stations signing on for a Judge Judy is the Association. The deal still sources say the asking second goaround also in- hottest show, other has to be approved by the price is in the range of clude Ks-ru(TV) Salt Lake than The Jerry Springer BDA board, after which Pro- $250,000 -$275,000 in Los City (Fox O &O), KTBC -TV Show, in syndication. max will assume responsi- Angeles, and may even Austin, Tex. (Fox O &O) and Judge scored a 6.8 rating bility for overall administra- attract "New York#type xsvi(TV) Billings, Mont. (ABC for the weeks ending April tion, member services, money." Three stations in affiliate). The second cycle 12 and April 19, according sponsorship growth, finan- Los Angeles reportedly debuts in syndication in to Nielsen Media Research. cial and legal matters. have shown interest in the 2001. The show is up an amazing second -cycle , includ- Seinfeld finale excite- 393% from its April num- Mitsubishi is using a ing Tribune -owned KTLA(TV). ment is catching on, bers during its premiere "component strategy" KTLA executives confirmed even in syndication. season in 1997. For the first for the digital television that they are in discussions Columbia TriStar Television 10 days of the May sweeps sets that it will begin with Columbia TriStar, but Distribution, the show's dis- period, Judge Judy has selling in the fall, sepa- would not comment further. tributor, began airing the averaged a 7.3 HH rat - rating the digital TV receiver Fox O &O Kuv(TV) Los top 10 episodes, as deter- ing/19 share in New York and its expensive circuitry Cox buys Las Vegas system for $1.3 billion

While it came to a big number, Cox Communications ever, contends that Cox is understating the cable sys- Inc.'s $1.3 billion deal last week to buy Prime Cable's tem valuation, saying that it actually comes closer to 14 Las Vegas system didn't quite match the valuation that times cash flow for the systems alone. deal watchers expected. Still, that's a nice jump over the roughly 11 times cash Cox's purchase of Price South Diversified Inc. flow for which other systems have sold in the past year includes a 319,000- subscriber cable system in the high- or two- including the $2.7 billion sale of Marcus Cable est- growth housing market in the country. The deal Corp. to Microsoft Corp. co- founder . comes in a single large cluster, and Cox says that it The valuation multiple is important on Wall Street. matches nicely with other large clusters in Phoenix and Some investors are concerned that cable stocks are Southern California. "It's a great property for us," says trading at 10 -12.5 times running -rate cash flow, at or Cox Chairman Jim Robbins. above private market values, rather than at the 20 %- Some reports -including one in the Las Vegas 40% discount at which they have traditionally traded. Sun,owned by Prime South partner Greenspun Inc. - "It's not a number that reflects" the market, says one have overstated the price as $4,000 per subscriber. industry executive familiar with the deal, who put the That figure ignores the other assets being picked up in value of the cable system alone at slightly less than the deal, including a hotel video and pay -per -view oper- $3,000 per subscriber. "It's a huge growth market. ation that is expected to serve 105,000 rooms by year There's no other system like it." end; 100% of one alternate- access telephone operation, The $1.3 billion purchase price includes the assumption plus 35% of another. The package also includes a small of $655 million in debt. Of the equity, most of the $291 mil- local news network. Cox says that it valued the whole lion is in cash going to Austin, Tex. -based Prime Cable. company at 13.8 times fourth quarter 1997 cash flow Another $245 million in Cox common stock will go to the annualized but put the cable systems at 13.2 times cash Greenspun family. The Greenspuns are holding on to 20% flow. Given the operation's growth rate, that's likely to of the system in the form of an additional $132 million in equate to some 12 times running-rate cash flow when Cox preferred stock, whose value is tied to the Las Vegas the deal closes in the fourth quarter. One analyst, how- operation. -John M. Higgins

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www.americanradiohistory.com from its big- screen rear pro- received that award. Other jection sets. To allow con- More Emmys on NBC recipients were Daniel sumers to buy a new TV Davids, executive VP and Keeping pace with the Oscars, NBC is expanding this now and upgrade to digital GM ofthe History Channel, year's prime time Emmy awards broadcast to four hours. later, the company is rolling for programmers; Ed Breen, Planners are betting that the 50th anniversary of the out a line of 4:3 and 16:9 chairman of General Instru- awards ceremony will sustain a longer program. The big screen "digital - ready" ment, for decision comes after ABC's Oscar broadcast earlier associates; analog sets, ranging from William Schleyer, member this year, which lasted 3 hours and 40 minutes, scored $4,000 to $9,000, that can some of the ceremony's best ratings. of CableLabs' executive be paired with a $3,C00 committee former No changes are planned to accommodate broad- and presi- HDTV receiver to receive all dent of MediaOne, for casters' complaints that HBO's From the Earth to the sci- 18 ATSC picture forriats ence and technology; Den- Moon was unfairly entered in the miniseries category and display them in the rather than the dramatic series category. nis Mangers, senior VP of 1080 I HDTV format (the "The cross -pollination between the various competi- the California Cable Televi- 4:3 models will show let- a tors has made for better programming," insists Meryl sion Association, for state ter -boxed 1080 I picture). regional Marshall, president of the Academy of Television Arts and leadership; "There will be a digital con- and Sciences, which presents the awards. "Cable and Curtis Symonds, executive nection between the HDTV broadcast will continue to participate jointly in the VP of sales and marketing receiver and the set through awards process." for BET, for marketing, and a proprietary interface, and The Emmys will be presented on Sunday, Sept. Beverly Greenberg, VP of a specialized control sys- 13, 7 p.m. -11 p.m. The show will be produced by government and community tem allows TV's micro- the Don Mischer at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Ange- relations for Time Warner processor to become one les. -Michael Stroud Cable's division, with the digital receiver's for public relations. microprocessor. It's :otally ley Fool Radio Show, a General Instrument and seamless," says Bob Perry, Jones, US West Media syndicated weekly program Group President Charles Diva Systems are team- Mitsubishi director o mar- about money and investing. Lillis, President ing to deliver Diva's video keting. He adds that the on The show, which will pre- Brian Roberts, Time Warner demand over GI's in- new big- screen sets also fall. miere June 13, will air from Vice Chairman Ted Turner teractive cable this will upconvert NTSC pic- DIVA demonstrated VOD noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays. and (outgoing NCTA Board tures for display at 960 I. with HBO, Playboy, Rain- The Motley Fool's Website Chairman) Advance /New- Neither the Mitsubishi TVs bow Media Holdings and averages 20 million visits house Communication nor the HDTV receiver Showtime at last week's monthly and its three Chairman Bob Miron. released in 1998 wil have a NCTA convention in money and investment Firewire digital data port, NCTA presented the Atlanta. the likely interface standard books, are best -sellers. 1997 Vanguard Awards FCC commissioners between digital TVs and The NCTA elected TCI to high achievers in the last week were again digital cable set -tops. "The President Leo Hindery last cable industry week unable to reach an Firewire specs for d gital chairman of its board of at the association's annual agreement on what to cable are not fully fleshed directors last Wednesday convention. Jones Interca- do with the FCC's per- out yet," says Perry (May 6). It also elected Cox ble Group VP Ruth Warren sonal attack and politi- although he expect. that President Jim Robbins and Comcast Vice Chair- cal editorial rules. The future -generation Mitsubishi as vice chairman, lime man Julian Brodsky took rules require stations to receivers and TVs will have Warner Cable Chairman home the group's distin- give political candidates interfaces for digital set - Joe Collins as secretary guished leadership awards. the opportunity to respond tops. Perry expects the and Marcus Cable Chair- TCI Executive VP of Public to on -air attacks and edito- price of HDTV receiver the man and CEO Jeff Mar- Relations Lela Cocoros, rials. An appeals court to drop by half in the next cus as treasurer. The who left TCI in December today is scheduled to hear several years. executive committee also 1996 to take a job at NBC arguments in the Radio - Cox Radio Inc. is joining includes A &E Television and then returned five Television News Directors forces with The Motley Networks President Nicko- months later, won the award Association's efforts to Fool, a popular *,dine las Davatzes, Cablevision for young leadership. Eason prompt FCC action on its personal finance compa- CEO James Dolan, Jones Jordon, president ofCNN's petition to eliminate the ny, to produce The Mot- Intercable Chairman Glenn international networks, also two rules.

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is to continue to negotiate with all the networks in good No way...way faith, help repair the damage in Washington and go have your fun somewhere else. Our bet is that nobody has more fun at cable conventions than John Malone. He pops in every six months or so at the Western Show or the NCTA convention and manages to set Fees -ible the tone, point the way or otherwise steal the show. Last week, by gathering a gaggle of reporters about him on two Elsewhere on the DTV front, broadcasters weighed in last occasions, he even managed to upstage the wealthiest and week with proposals to structure fees for any subscription arguably most powerful man in the world, Bill Gates. services delivered over their new digital channels. The rev- (Admittedly, it didn't take much. Gates's presentation enue -based proposal seems a reasonable approach, as does reduced the convergence of cable and computing to the some grace period before the fees kick in. to allow broad- level of a TV pitch for psychic services.) casters to refine their economic models. Malone's message was that there was "no way" TCI sys- We also believe that it is legitimate for public broadcast- tems would carry HDTV broadcasts that used the 1080 I ing to be exempted from those fees, as they requested last display format -that is. the planned HDTV broadcasts of week, as long as their new DTV revenue supports their mis- CBS and NBC sion- related activities and as long as those activities include Malone's goal was to pressure CBS and NBC into adopt- taking on any additional content -related public service ing the more spectrum- efficient 720 P, as ABC and Fox requirements that might come out of the Gore commission. already have done. It's not clear yet whether he achieved that purpose; the immediate effect was to sound alarms in Washington. Rep. Billy Tauzin demanded: Was Malone Handy target reneging on TCI's promise to carry all networks? Malone promptly backed off from his threat not to carry 1080 I, but The ease with which TV is invoked as a scapegoat was not before the message was delivered loud and clear to pointed out in its ludicrous extreme by a Maryland middle CBS and NBC that he wanted nothing to do with 10801. school principal last week. In a story in the Washington There was a lot of bullying and bluster in Malone's tac- Post about laser pointers in the hands of mischievous stu- tics, and they are likely to make life difficult in Washington dents and an attempt to ban the devices from county for other cable operators and NCTA. Nonetheless, we hope schools, the principal blamed the problem on "TV shows the remarks do not derail what we see as the first positive that glamorize laser guns." Frankly, the laser pointer issue movement in cable/broadcast relations in a long time: the is probably more art imitating life than the other way talks between the large operators and broadcast networks around. Last week's penultimate Seinfeld dealt in part with aimed at reaching agreements for cable's carriage of the George being annoyed by a laser pointer. The TV/laser networks' digital signals, HDTV and otherwise. Malone pointer connection is a new one in the blame -TV game. but and ABC already seem to be closing in on a proposal that nothing surprises us anymore. TV is an easy target, not just would ensure carriage of the network and its affiliates, for laser pointers but for any problem whose real solution is along with a share of subscriber fees. Our advice to Malone too complicated for a sound bite or a bumper sticker.

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