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INTV '92: DARKEST BEFORE THE DAWN? Recession is biggest issue on minds of those attending convention in San Francisco, but INTV President Hedlund is encouraged by lowered interest rates and revenue likely to be generated in year of Olympics, elections

By Randy Sukow and increased advertiser spending. second thoughts about that," he says. "Just hope it's sooner rather than lat- A vote on the bill is expected on Jan. The recession tops all other con- er," he says. 27. cerns for independent television Cable legislation is the biggest po- But beyond their desire for must stations as their association litical issue going into the convention. carry, independents are not in the meets this week (Jan. 8 -10) in San Hedlund's latest reading of the situa- mood to do battle with cable. Many, Francisco. Association of Indepen- tion is that the Senate bill (S. 12), with especially Fox Broadcasting Co. and dent Television Stations President its must -carry provision, will pass by its affiliates, see room for strategic James Hedlund sees optimistic alliances (see page 34). signs for an advertising sales In spite of favorable signs, the upturn in 1992. In the short- future of the INTV convention is term, he suspects some of the in question. Hedlund projects fi- smaller, weaker stations are in nal registration of 750 attendees danger of going dark. in San Francisco, down from Upheavals caused by today's 850 last year and 1,200 in 1990. economy suggest coming fun- Could 1992 be the last year damental changes for indepen- INN holds its own standalone dents and INN itself, even after convention? Probably not, Hed- the recovery arrives. lund says, but it may be one of "It's pretty bad," says Steve the last. Bell, senior vice president and The expense of going to sev- general manager, KTLA(TV) Los eral different conventions is Angeles, in a special INN inter- forcing many stations, affiliated view with BROADCASTING editors and independent, to change (see page 28). "Now where their travel habits. "We used to does it go for the future? We're think nothing of the general taking a very, very conservative, manager or general sales man- cautious view of next year." ager going to three or four con- Maybe the only consolation ventions," Hedlund says. "Now for indies is that their advertising they are coming back to me and revenues are not declining as saying we could have only one. quickly as those of network affili- Although I think that we have

ates (see page 36). The tradi- great sessions, I have no illu- tional boost of an Olympics/ sions that our convention is election year is anticipated. Re- more fun than NATPE's." cent declines in interest rates For the past five years, INN also bode well. has held discussions on the U(TV President Hedlund says the recession and cable I agisla- "The salespeople and reps Hon will be on the minds of those offending the come nfion. possibility of combining efforts are just hearing that the first with NATPE, the other perennial quarter may be the start of the turn- an overwhelming margin. "It's going January convention host ( "At Dead- around," Hedlund says. Home and to light a fire in the House. It will serve line," Dec. 23). "I don't think we ever automobile purchasing and refinanc- to get a lot of Republicans who, out of seriously considered a 'merger' with ing at lower rates will translate into loyalty to the White House, tried to NATPE. It was more a case of if the money in many consumers' pockets stonewall cable legislation to have price is right, we would hold a conven-

4 Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting tion without screenings immediately prior to the opening of NATPE," he ThismWeek says. The last serious conversations with NATPE were held several months INN -CABLE the top -of- the -line gold ago, and the groups are not likely to package: the $170 DETENTE? 34 meet again until late this month, after / price tag includes an Olympic warm -up both conventions are over. If a deci- Amid expected talk jacket. sion to combine in 1993 is made, it of recession at this year's INTV conven- will have to be made quickly. Hotel tion, association KEILLOR'S RADIO arrangements for INTV 1993, tenta- President Jim ROMANCE 86 tively planned again for San Francis- Hedlund hopes to steer / co, will have to be completed by Feb- the membership As commercial radio ruary. toward a working marches forward, "The syndicators would love to be alliance with cable Garrison Keillor able to exhibit only once and yet have television. His position compares his Prairie Home Companion all of the independent- station people dovetails with that of Fox Broadcasting, and American Radio there as well as all of the affiliate peo- which is developing Company to the ple," Hedlund says. The idea is also strategies to enable Alamo, "and everybody supported by INTV members "who INTV meets in San its affiliates to knows the Alamo don't like having to be out of the office Francisco amid tough times participate with cable in was lost a long time for an extended period in January at (pp4,34). additional channel ago." Yet sometimes, two different conventions in separate opportunities. he says, "you need to cities." RECESSION - look reality in the OLYMPIC face and deny it." There would be drawbacks from WEARY INDIES / 4 INTV's viewpoint. The association GOLD / 78 Attendees at INTV CROSSOWNERSHIP would lose revenue from exhibit and come to San Francisco During a COMPROMISE 88 suite rentals. Joining forces with an- battered by a hard promotional push / other group could result in a loss of year, but hopeful that lasting from mid - Safeguards pro- prestige and identity for INTV. The lower interest rates November through posed by the FCC on 100,000 show is also still a service to some will usher in a December, network -cable cable subscribers members who like to get an early look turnaround as early crossownership may as the first quarter of signed up for the help pave the way to at some of the shows before NATPE. 1992. Olympics Triplecast. a compromise between Some small syndicators prefer INTV Two- thirds opted for broadcast affiliates and its specialized membership to the BELL RINGS FOR and their networks at higher cost of exhibiting before winter CABLE / 28 the NAB NATPE's broader range of attendees. board meeting Jan. 10- Only about a third of INTV's mem- In a BROADCASTING 16. NBC hopes to ber stations affiliated with the Fox net- interview, Steve Bell, have a deal worked out senior VP and work even sooner. attended last year's convention general manager of in Los Angeles (BROADCASTING, Jan. Los Angeles inde- ACTV GAME FOR 7, 1991). Even fewer are expected in pendent KTLA(TV), says INTERACTIVE / 90 San Francisco this year because the independents and Fox affiliates meeting, held in con- cable have already ACTV has narrowed its vision of interactive junction with INN in the past, will be "gone down the television from a held in New Orleans in conjunction aisle together" and stop all the cornucopia of formats to with NATPE. should "fussing and fuming." a game channel for There could also be substantially On the programing home- viewer less press coverage of INN. Report- side, Bell says he's participation. The ers attending the TV critics tours at happy it's a buyer's company is offering Los Angeles studios, held about the market, if only there equity to cable same time as INN, were given com- were something to Steve Bell urges peace operators who agree to carry the channel. plimentary registrations to INTV. "We buy. with cable (p.28). have about 15 press people registered for the convention, and at Founded in 1931 as Broadcasting, the News Magazine of the Fifth Estate. Broadcasting -Telecasting introduced in 1946. Television' acquired INN in 1961. Cablecasring' introduced in 1972. BraadcasdnglCable introduced in 1989. Broadcasting® is a registered trademark of Reed this time last year we had about 85," Publishing (Nederland) B.V., used under license. 'Reg. U.S. Patent Office. Hedlund says. Incorporating The Fifth Estate T'E I.E\ I till )\ Broadcasting q Cable Alternatives to joining with NATPE Broadcasting (ISSN 0007-2028) (GST #123397457) is published weekly with one additional special issue in January by The Cahners Publishing Co. (subscription includes all issues). Cahners Publishing Co. is a division of Reed Publishing USA. 275 Washington St., Newton. have been considered but are not MA 02158 -1630; Terrence M. McDermott, President/Chief Operating Officer; Frank.). Sibley. Executive Vice President: John). Beni. Senior Vice President/General Manager; Neil Perlman. Senior Vice PresidenI/Group Publisher; Jerry D. Neth, Senior Vice President/Publishing likely. INN decided not to hold the Operation; Ji. Walsh. Senior Vice President/Finance: Thomas J. Dellamaria. Senior Vice President/Production & Manufacturing: Ralph time of the year Krupp, Vice President/Human Resources; Neal Vitale, Vice President/Consumer Publishing. Second-class onstage paid at Washington. 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the best time for a television program- Also on Hie agenda: ing convention. "I've always liked to INTV's news programing session is AtEDeadline hold it in early January because it's a expected to be one of the more popu- great time to get the FCC and con- lar of the convention. There has been gressional people out because things "a drastic explosion" of news on the are still dead [in Washington]. Con- schedules of independent TV sta- ELECTION DAYS gress is seldom in session in early tions, Hedlund says. The NAB sent out ballots January," Hedlund says. For the first time in several years, last Friday (Jan. 3) for election Past consideration of holding the there will be no session on children's of radio and TV board mem- INN show in conjunction with the Na- programing because there appear to bers to take office in June. Fif- tional Association of Broadcasters an- have been few significant changes in teen candidates, including nual convention has also been reject- the past year, Hedlund says. But the five incumbents, are running for ed. At one time, NAB approached new FCC children's TV rules are ex- six open at -large seats on INN about a joint venture to attract pected to be a major topic for the the TV board. Also at stake are syndication and programing exhibits government session, featuring FCC 12 even -numbered district to NAB's already vast equipment and congressional staff. Commission radio board seats. Results will show. Says Hedlund: "There was staffers will be available during the be announced March 16. some discussion with the syndicators. show to answer individual questions. While they grumped about having to Several syndicators waited until the SECOND THAT MOTION go to INN and turn around and go to last minute to announce new products The FCC last week affirmed NATPE, at least INN was held during for this year, and sales pitches are the license renewal of WWOR -TV the period of time when people were expected to be more aggressive than New York, agreeing with the in the market for programing." most years' (see page 46). FCC administrative law judge's decision to throw out the competing application of Gar- den State Broadcasting. The THE INTV LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD AU had found that Garden Like all trade associations, the Association of Independent Television State had abused FCC pro- Stations won some and lost some on the policy- making front in 1991. cesses by filing a competing The winners: application for the purpose of exacting a settlement pay- Financial interest and syndication rules: INTV was a member of the ment from wwoR -TV. The coalition that persuaded the FCC to relax, rather than repeal, the fin -syn AW had also rejected the $2- rules. The new rules contained several provisions demanded by INTV million settlement agree- and others, including prohibition against networks syndicating first -run ment between the station and programs and safeguards to prevent network- syndicators from favoring WWOR -TV. affiliates and warehousing programs. Children's TV: At INN's urging, the FCC last August postponed the For other late - breaking news, effective date of limits on commercial time in barter children's programing see "In Brief, " pages 120 -121. from Oct. 1, 1991, to Jan. 2. Without the delay, independent stations would have had to absorb all losses resulting from cutting back ad time in barter programs to comply with the limits. (At the urging of other broadcasters, the FCC later postponed the effective date for all children's NEWS DEPARTMENTS programing.) Business 90 Must carry: INN convinced the FCC to launch a proceeding to Cable 78 consider once again the adoption of must -carry rules, even though the Radio 86 twice struck down such rules as unconstitutional in the mid- 1980's. Television 28 courts has also made sure that major cable legislation now pending in Top of the Week 4 INTV Washington 88 Congress includes a must -carry provision. Ohio sales tax: INTV helped defeat in the Ohio legislature a proposed FEATURE SECTIONS sales tax on syndicated programing delivered on videotape. The tax Bicoastal 72 would not have been imposed on programing delivered via satellites and, By the Numbers 104 thus, would have discriminated against affiliates. Changing Hands 91 Closed Circuit 18 The losers: Datebook 92 Time -shift waiver: INTV failed to discourage the FCC from granting a Editorials 122 waiver of the prime time access rule that allows KCRA -TV Sacramento, Fates & Fortunes 115 Calif., to move up its NBC prime time schedule one hour and has Fifth Estater 114 encouraged other stations to follow suit. For the Record 105 Despite a last- minute appeal from In Brief 120 Cable- network crossownership: last month that Monday Memo 119 INN to halt it, the FCC forged ahead with a rulemaking Open Mike 98 will likely lead to relaxation of the ban against broadcast networks owning Ratings Week 74 cable systems. _

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4 1491 Warne. Bros . Inc All RaIM1n Re.ened 0 BLAIR TELEVISION SAYS NO TO NATPE Rep decides not to attend annual convention since number of its clients are staying away or reducing contingents; however, Blair Entertainment, syndication arm, will be in New Orleans at full force

By Steve McClellan significant because in recent years ents might not go to NATPE this year NATPE has come to be perceived as because Blair's list is skewed heavily In a move that may save the com- a more important marketplace for toward affiliates, with few indepen- pany $100,000 or more, Blair smaller stations. For the most part, dents, which buy more programing. Television, the second -largest TV stations in the larger markets tend to "We don't think this is a trend or a rep firm behind Katz Television (in sew up their new program buys well harbinger of things to come," Rohr terms of number of clients), has can- before the start of the show. said last week. "It's just a reflection of celed its booth space for the upcom- Syndicators, in turn, start pitching the times. It has been a very bad [rev- ing NATPE International convention projects around Labor Day for the fol- enue] year for television." in New Orleans (Jan. 20 -24). lowing season, and tend to view And for some stations, NATPE is Blair Television has been a fixture NATPE as largely a "mop -up" opera- not as compelling this year, because on the NATPE convention floor for tion for shows that have already been there is far less new key product for years, as have the other major televi- cleared in half or more of the country. next season -by most accounts, half sion rep firms, including Katz, Petry, If smaller stations stay away from or less than a year ago. "We're only Telerep, HRP, Seltel and recommending four new MMT, primarily to con- first -run adult strips," said sult station clients on Von Soosten. possible programing Blair's biggest concern moves. The other rep was that the move would be firms, contacted last perceived as a cutback in week, said they had no program consulting ser- plans to abandon their vices, which Rohr said was NATPE floor space. absolutely not the case. Blair executives last "We'll have our full com- week stressed they be- plement of programing peo- lieved they would be ple at the show," Rohr said. able to meet demand for And the company will make consultation with clients its usual formal programing via private meetings at presentation the first night of meals or in hotel suites. the show (Jan. 20), in which Blair Entertainment, the current season and key In were designed to art costs, Blair Television mil be notable for its absence the company's syndica- product for next year will be from NATPE exhibit floor this year, in New Orleans. tion subsidiary, has had reviewed. Several weeks and will continue to have a separate the show, as the Blair experience ago Blair distributed a satellite presen- booth on the convention floor. The might suggest, questions may be tation to stations that reviewed new subsidiary is trying to launch one new raised concerning NATPE's useful- syndicated fare. weekly show for next season, Fam- ness as a program buying market. Some Blair stations contacted last ous Hollywood Movies, and is renew- However, other reps surveyed last week said NATPE just wasn't a must ing two others, Stuntmasters and Stu- week said they had not seen the fall- go. "I considered going and decided dio 22. A Blair executive stressed that off in NATPE attendance among their not to go," said William Peppin, presi- personnel from the rep side would not clients that Blair has seen. "We don't dent and general manager, WWLP(TV) be at the Blair Entertainment booth. go as deep as they do into the smaller Springfield, Mass., the 96th market. According to John Rohr, Blair Tele- markets, but my sense is between "There's nothing you can't do at vision vice president, programing, a 10% and 20% of our stations won't home, over the phone or fax or Feder- key factor in the decision not to have attend the show, which is about aver- al Express that you can do at NATPE. a booth this year was a survey of age," said Dick Kurlander, vice presi- And while it's nice to socialize and clients that showed many of them - dent and director of programing of match the faces with names you talk perhaps up to 40% of the rep's 140 Blair Television. to, it's not necessary." stations -would either not attend or The same appears to be true at But not all stations feel that way.

would reduce the number of people Katz Television. "We don't really have "I'd feel out of touch if I didn't go," they sent. NATPE officials say atten- a sense of a major drop -off at this said Victoria Gregorian, general man- dance at this year's convention is point," said John Von Soosten, Katz ager, WWLP(TV) Worcester, Mass., down roughly 10% from last year. vice president, director of programing. which has no national rep. "I'm not in Perhaps more important, most of "We're pretty booked with appoint- a position to buy a whole lot, but it's a those stations not attending are from ments. It's business as usual." great place to keep in touch with what smaller markets, said Rohr. That's Speculation was that more Blair cli- is out there." io Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting 00-w

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MEDIA STOCKS: STILL NOT OUT OF THE WOODS Cable programers and operators show broad -based recovery in 1991, but like most other media stocks, remain below their level of two years ago

By Geoffrey Foisie many of Wall Street's sell -side ana- disagreed. He focused instead on the and Sharon D. Moshavi lysts who benefit most from getting diversity of Capital Cities /ABC, which people to buy were having a hard time he said gives it a greater ability to Many media stocks finished finding stocks to recommend. respond to regulatory and other struc- 1991 at their high for the Smith Barney stock analyst John tural changes: "CBS is only in one year. So why isn't Wall Street Reidy said that among group owner/ business, and while that business happy? "The world is bearish as hell publishing stocks, he recommends may get better, it isn't ever going to be on the media," said Wertheim only "special situations" such as A.H. terrific." Schroder analyst David Londonner. Belo, whose prime newspaper and TV Cable programers outperformed For one thing, many of those own- property will benefit from the folding of operators in 1991, but analysts expect ing stocks also owned them two years a competing newspaper. 1992 to be a much better year for ago. And among 60 stocks surveyed "Neutral to negative" on stocks in operators. They also expect program- by BROADCASTING, only a dozen are at the entertainment group was Werth- er values to continue moving forward, higher prices than at the beginning of eim Schroder's Londonner, with the although perhaps at a slower pace. 1990, and most of those are volatile exception being another atypical Analysts said cable MSO issues smaller names. Also, while media stock, Time Warner. "This is the first should continue to benefit, at least

stocks regained some ground in year that I recall that substantially all through the first quarter, from interest 1991, they generally gained less than the stocks basically did nothing or rate declines in December. Analysts stocks overall, as measured by mar- went south. Usually, at least some of also point to relaxation of the highly ket averages. the stocks do well because somebody leveraged transaction rules (HLT), ex- Within the broad category, the two likes their movies." Ray Katz of pected to come sometime in the first groups that had the broadest -based Shearson Lehman Brothers also likes quarter, as a boost to the stocks. recovery were cable MSO and cable Time Warner. He estimates the com- The rest of the year remains uncer- programing stocks. Those ad agen- pany's cash flow will show double - tain, with concerns of reregulation and cies not carrying much debt also per- digit growth. the general economy at issue, ac- formed well, and even a few group There are diverging views on the cording to Mark Riely of MacDonald owner /publishing stocks managed to network stocks. Dennis McAlpine of Grippo Riely. almost keep pace with market aver- Rothschild Inc. said he has a trading Donaldson Lufkin Jenrette's Fred ages. buy on CBS and a sell on Capital Moran and Goldman Sachs's Barry The year would have been notice- Cities /ABC. He said the stock price of Kaplan predict TCI and Comcast, the ably worse absent the last- minute CBS does not reflect expectations of two most closely followed cable gains. However, those same gains left an advertising rebound as much as stocks, will both outperform the mar- many stocks at levels that analysts does the price of ABC. ket next year; Moran puts TCI "in the said were too "pricey" and, thus, Alan Gottesman of PaineWebber best position, since it remains the

14 Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting TOP OF THE WEEK most' undervalued." But Jay Nelson, Brown Brothers Harriman, projects those two stocks will only be in line SMALL LOSSES LIKELY ON with the market. Highly leveraged stocks such as Adelphia and Cablevision Systems TURNER OLYMPIC COVERAGE more than doubled the depressed values they began 1991 with. Many ana- By Rich Brown the additional cost of the Olympics on lysts believe they now will be in line the shoulders of cable operators, with other MSO stocks, which Moran Turner Broadcasting could suffer which will receive the games with the expects will gain 20% to 25% in 1992. minor losses when it presents usual number of local avails. Cable programing was king in basic cable's first Olympic Turner will present 45 hours of 1991, with Turner, Viacom and the games coverage next month from Al- weekday coverage on TNT during the home shopping channels (HSN and bertville, France, according to some two weeks of winter games. Under the QVC) leading the way. Those pro- industry observers. terms of the deal, CBS will maintain gramers will continue to do well in Turner is likely to show a slight loss first choice on all coverage and will 1992, although they will likely not or, at best, break even on its Olym- sell all available TNT inventory. An match their dramatic 1991 perfor- pics coverage Feb. 10 -21 on TNT, unspecified portion of those ad sales mance, according to analysts. Turner said analyst Mary Kukowski of First will be given to the cable network. is fully valued, although it still has po- Boston. One recent change in the deal has tential earnings of about 20 %, said We undertook the Olympics be- been that TNT will not be rerunning DLJ's Moran. Dorlaine McLaughlin of cause we thought that it was the pre- the CBS coverage during the over- J. P. Morgan thinks "Turner still hasn't mier sports programing on television," night time period. McGuirk said both capped out." said Terrence McGuirk, president, parties agreed to drop the overnight As for Viacom, analysts rate it as Turner Sports, who declined to offer coverage but declined to elaborate on moderately attractive, although Gold- revenue projections. "We didn't look the reasoning behind the change. man Sachs has not put it on its rec- at it from the revenue side necessar- Olympics ad inventory for both CBS ommended list because of its price, ily." and TNT is at least 83% sold, accord- according to Kaplan. PaineWebber's At least one way that TNT has al- ing to a figure released by CBS sever- Chris Dixon puts Viacom in a good ready tried to make up for the $50 al weeks ago (CBS executives are no position for 1992, in large part due to million cost of its 1992 and 1994 win- longer commenting on Olympics its international activities and a con- ter Olympics package from CBS has sales). "We are on target," a CBS tinuing readjustment in the advertising been by cutting back on some of the spokesman said last week. "We have marketplace in favor of media that network's made -for -TV specials, five weeks to go and we will be sold reach targeted audiences. McGuirk said. Turner has not placed out." `Time' names Ted Turner `Man of the Year' Magazine hails network and its founder for impact on 'dynamic of events'

By Sharon D. Moshavi of the fact that Time Warner is a Time) invested $562.5 million in the stockholder. The article noted that a company in exchange for minority Ted Turner's designation as Time "consortium of cable operators (in- ownership" to help Turner out from magazine's "Man of the Year" cluding Time Warner, which owns under the mountain of debt he ac- (the possibility of which was required after his $1.4 billion acquisition ported in "Closed Circuit" Dec. 9, of MGM /UA in 1986. 1991) is an honor shared with CNN: Time Warner is, in fact, one of he and the global news network he Turner Broadcasting System's two created 12 years ago are being credit- largest minority partners (the other is ed by Time with "influencing the dy- Tele- Communications Inc.). Initially namic of events and turning viewers owning just over 8% of TBS, Time in 150 countries into instant witnesses Warner now owns nearly 21% and of history." holds three board of director seats. Time places CNN's most significant The consortium of cable operators on impact on its use as a diplomatic tool. the board -including Time Warner, "CNN's reach makes it kind of a TCI, Comcast and Continental -has worldwide party line, allowing leaders the right of last refusal to buy CNN if to conduct a sort of conference call Turner ever puts it up for sale, which heard not only by the principals but means if an offer is ever made on also by their constituents across the CNN, the consortium has the right to planet," the magazine said. make the final bid. Time Warner has The series of Time articles on the right to take over operational con- Turner and CNN made brief mention trol of CNN if a sale goes through.

Broadcasting Jan 6 1992 15 TOP OF THE WEEK eaolograsnwEET FAIRNESS DOCTRINE WHITTLED FURTHER FCC eliminates ballot -issue corollary; rules proponents look to St. Louis appeals court

By Harry A. JesseII The FCC repealed the general doc- filed the complaint against KARK -TV, trine in August 1987, but a few alleging that the station failed to pro- Sorne four years after the FCC months later then -Chairman Dennis vide adequate coverage of their posi- repealed the general fairness Patrick confirmed, in a letter to House tion on a ballot proposition up for a doctrine, the commission, by a Energy and Commerce Committee vote on Nov. 6, 1990. 3 -2 vote, last week eliminated the Chairman John Dingell (D- Mich.), that When the FCC failed to act on the doctrine's ballot -issue corollary in de- the action did not extend to the so- complaint prior to the election, the nying a complaint against KARK -TV Lit- called fairness corollaries, which are Media Access Project, a Washington tle Rock, Ark. specific applications of the doctrine in public interest law firm, took the case "[A]ny requirement that licensees cases involving ballot issues, political to the U.S. Court of Appeals in St. provide balanced coverage of ballot is- editorializing, personal attacks and Louis, complaining about the lack of sues is entirely derived from the fair- supporters of political candidates (the FCC action and arguing that the FCC ness doctrine," the FCC said last Zapple rule). is obliged by law to enforce the doc- Thursday in announcing the decision. The FCC's repeal of the doctrine trine and all of its corollaries. And in this case, the agency said, it was hailed by broadcasters as an af- If the court rules in MAP's favor, its "had not been presented with a con- firmation of their growing First decision will conflict with the decision vincing basis" for restoring the doctrine. Amendment rights, but condemned of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Wash- FCC Commissioners Ervin Duggan by Dingell and other liberal members ington, affirming the FCC decision to and Andrew Barrett dissented, affirm- of Congress who pledged to restore repeal the doctrine. The conflict does ing their previously expressed support the doctrine in law. Thus far, they not guarantee the Supreme Court will for the doctrine, which requires broad- have been unable do so, mostly be- take up the issue, said MAP's Andrew casters to air all sides of controversial cause of staunch opposition from Schwartzman. "But it increases the public issues. Presidents Reagan and Bush. likelihood." Barrett, in a dissenting statement, Responding to the FCC's latest ac- said he disagrees with the "underlying tion, Dingell said it "compounds the premise that the fairness doctrine no error" the FCC made in 1987. "I am longer serves the public interest. I offended by this latest evidence of the think it is extremely important that the commission's willingness to turn a voting public be aware of all sides of blind eye to the public interest." NAB opposes controversial issues of public impor- The Arkansas AFL -CIO and the tance to the community." Committee Against Amendment 2 hoax rule

The National Association of TRIBUNE PROMOTES FITZSIMONS, WALKER Broadcasters last week urged the FCC to forego proposed rules prohibiting broadcast of hoaxes, contending such regulations would chill "broadcast speech and reduce programing diversity." But should the FCC go ahead, the NAB said, it should make sure the rules are "narrowly drawn to achieve their objective with the least intrusion into broadcast freedom of speech." The rules, proposed last October, would prohibit broadcasters from airing false reports they know may cause "immediate, substantial and actual public harm." The FCC's pro- Dennis FitzSimons Peter Walker posal followed a rash of broadcast hoaxes. Although the NAB made T ribune Broadcasting Co. last week named Dennis J. FitzSimons, vice clear it would prefer no rule, it sug- president and general manager of Tribune's WGN -TV Chicago, to the gested ways of narrowing the pro- newly created position of president, Tribune Television, where he will posed rule: fictional dramatic pro- oversee the company's television operations. Peter S. Walker, formerly grams that distress viewers could be vice president and station manager of Tribune's KTLA -TV Los Angeles, deemed hoaxes and the FCC should succeeds FitzSimons at WGN -TV. require proof of "real and significant physical harm."

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Steve Bell, senior vice president and general manager of KTLA(TV) Los Angeles, has been running independents for close to two decades. He was heading Boston's WLVI -TV when independent stations were often dismissed as third -class citizens, and has managed KTLA through the go -go 1980's. In the following pages, Bell talks about the state of INTV, the unprecedented downturn in the Los Angeles economy, the Fox influence, life at Tribune and more.

Is INTV still a viable organization for discussing issues of effective at holding disparate sides of the business together. importance to the industry as a whole? There have been defections, obviously, but mostly out of That's an interesting question. I think the proof of INTV's anger and personal pique. The organization is still an orga- viability is the fact that in the last few years of enormous nization and it is still viable, and I think its primary purpose change in this business, INTV has held together. If the is to represent independents in Washington. syndicated exclusivity issue, which really split the organi- What would you say are the key issues for independents? zation down the middle, didn't rend it asunder, and if the Fox network and all of its politicking didn't rend it asunder, I think the biggest issue now is how we continue to prosper I think you have to conclude that Jim Hedlund is pretty in a fractionalized media world. Let's take this market,

28 Television Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting which has always been the most competitive market in the And the viewer? country: There are more VHF independents here than any- Fewer choices. It has become a business of giant compa- where which created tremendous choice for the else, has nies. And if the giant companies are just producing look - viewer. So, in the true cable era, the L.A. viewer has had alike product, what does that do? For one thing, it explains more independent choices than anyone. It has also created why Hunter at 6 p.m. can beat six other stations. Because, the most exciting competition. We used to think seven basically, the viewer sees the six other stations as two with the stations were enough to compete with. Add 36 stations: I can either watch a sitcom or I can watch news. I current capacity of most cable systems out here. Then think can choose among the three newses and the three sitcoms, about the future with 100 or, like Warner, 150. How do we but basically, it's sitcoms or news. If they don't want continue to rate? How do we continue to reach the viewer? sitcoms or news, they're going to come to me for Hunter. How do we continue to have our niches in this market? I So, what I'm saying is that the creative impulse to make think that's the issue we're all facing right now. shows and first -mn syndication seems to have slowed, and Can you do it without cable? there seem to be people who are scared, people who are making I think, given that 60% of the country or 50% of this market shows that they probably shouldn't. And it makes it has chosen to go with cable, you really can't. We're down difficult for me as a buyer-in this wonderful buyer's market that I've been waiting my the aisle together whether we like it or not. And I think the for all life- because there's not much to buy. former antagonisms I used to hear about all the time on the It's depressing. INTV board really are a thing of the past. I think there are So, syndicators are failing to serve the marketplace? issues that are far more critical for all of us than fussing and That's correct. fuming that cable did this or that. What would you have them do? Do you think that's behind you now as an issue? I would have them stop striving for the syndication hit and It is for me. start making programs again. You know, it all starts with Now about INTV? the program. It starts with the creative process. They are in Obviously with Telco looming large, there are enemies this situation where they must have a hit show, regardless of what it And if is beyond the enemies, so I think that issue has almost been is. creativity lacking, just copy someone else. co-opted. I don't hear as much of that as I did before. And there's one thing that has helped. Most of it was a gut issue for the little stations. Smaller stations felt threatened by "It makes it difficult for me as a cable not letting them on the systems, by superstations, by buyer-in this wonderful buyer's the whole range of issues. But since a lot of those stations are now Fox affiliates and they're enjoying the prosperity market that I've been waiting for all that Fox is giving them, you tend not to hear it as much. I my life- because there's not much to always thought it was an issue of the haves and the have - buy. It's depressing." nots. KTLA's Steve Bell As a buyer, how does the programing market look to you in the immediate future? You know, it's very sad. When I first came here, and for What's driving this lack of creativity? the first five years, it was a seller's market with a capital S. There aren't enough station -oriented people in the syndica- Now, finally, in the last couple of years, it has become a tion business anymore, with a few exceptions. It's a sales- buyer's market, and there isn't a lot to buy. And I think man's business, and not enough people are asking about there's something basically wrong about that. I mean, I've station needs. You know: What is a station programer waited all these years for it to get to the point where I could looking for? What is a time period need? What kinds of afford it, and now it's not there anymore. I think something shows should we do? How should we produce them? awful has happened to the syndication business. What's needed, what's essential? We don't have enough of What's that? that in this business anymore. A show like Studs, which is a very clever show but, in The creativity issue aside, do you see anything in the market many ways, a descendant of The Dating Game and kind of that excites you in terms of NATPE this year? an extension of Love Connection-a show like Studs has No, not yet. And I'm afraid, because usually by November suddenly produced, at last count I think, 15 imitation shows you see what has to be seen. But there are fewer syndica- for NATPE, 15 shows. You know, there's That's Amore tors, so there are fewer shows. I think they're all playing it and there's How's Your Love Life? and there's this and very close to the vest. I think they are trying, obviously, to there's that. And they're all searching for buyers for next cut costs. They don't want to spend a lot of money on year. Take talk shows. There are always five or six new talk pilots. They have presentation reels instead of full -blown shows coming on the market, and I think next year there'll pilots because they know that when they get there, the be five or six new shows again. likelihood is the show is never going to fly. So we're not But is that really anything new? seeing much of anything, and what we're seeing is not so good, or derivative. It's not a healthy thing, where everybody is chasing today's it's hit. Somebody has a success? Fifteen imitators. That's a Do the various program- buying consortiums add creativity to very destructive thing. Most of those shows will never see the process? the light of day, and what happens for me as a buyer is I No, I don't think so. I think they are deal -driven situations. don't have as many choices out there in the marketplace. I think they represent an attempt by a syndicator to lay off

Broadcasting Jan 6 1992 Television 29 on any side of this business. Look at sports rights. Look at what the networks have done over the years. The syndicator, on the other hand... Could lose pretty big. If the barter market isn't as strong, if the rating delivery isn't as strong. Obviously, hope springs eternal in this business.

Warner Bros. changed the terms for Family Matters to all - barter after failing to get the cash offers they wanted. The initial terms were outrageous and the price was outrageous. Then they came back the next day and bid it again. I've never had that happen in 10 years here, that a syndicator would come back and say: "Here's a new bid. We're lowering the minimum and we want the answer tomorrow." This is all in, like, three or four days. I couldn't believe it. Then, they didn't get any action they were happy with. Then they came by and tried to negotiate. And we still didn't like it. And they didn't even have a price then. They said: "Give us an idea, this is where we want to be." And nothing happened in both markets [New York and Los Angeles] so they were at a standstill. You know, again, WWOR -TV [New York] wasn't buying and neither was KCAL [Norwalk, Calif.] or KCOP [Los Angeles]. Those were the three stations that bailed out more than one syndicator on a preposterous deal, where the money was too much for anybody's taste. But they always came to the rescue. They weren't there this time, so they had no option. They could go to USA, I suppose.

Was it surprising how quickly the stations were turned off by that bidding process? It seemed to indicate that they didn't know there was a some of its costs on partners. I think it is a guaranteed, recession going on and that they didn't know that our built -in distribution chain for a syndicator. I think the fact business was lousy this year. That, in itself, we couldn't that they haven't produced anything of any significance is believe. If they were aware of it, they certainly didn't put it indicative of the fact that they're not. into their marketing plan. They just went forward, hoping So It's a cost -sharing function. for the best. A lot has been said about the current state of the business. I that Even the Hollywood Hey, encourage sort of thing. How bad is it, and when do you see it turning around? Premiere Network that MCA put together. Although it was a terrible failure, at least they tried something different. It's pretty bad. And again, you're talking to someone in Los You've got to give them credit for trying dramatic program- Angeles. The L.A. market has been the most prominent ing for prime time. Anybody who does that gets my vote, growth market in the country as long as anyone can remem- and my approval. Now, of course, the trick is to do it, and ber. This market increased a minimum of 6 percent, in do it successfully and do it on a budget. That's the hard many years a lot more than 6 percent, for probably the last part. But at least people are trying. 25 years. You know, in '71, when the industry went down with the loss of cigarette ads, this market went up. So it has Aren't you currently in a consortium that's been formed strictly for the acquisition of movie titles? shown an unparalleled record of growth. But this year, like the rest of the country, like the industry in general, the Yes. market's down. Do you draw a distinction between that and other program - buying consortiums? How much? Yes, because that's just a buying situation. I give full credit In the first nine months, revenues were off 71 percent, to Dennis Fitzsimons at WGN -TV for creating that concept. It which is unprecedented in Los Angeles. And obviously, came about in the days when it looked like -and this is just the first year that it happens it creates a feeling that the a year ago at NATPE; this is how this business is changing market isn't recession -proof anymore, and maybe our every minute-when it looked as though the basic cable business isn't recession -proof anymore. So, I think this networks were going to buy up every motion picture Holly- has been a very tough year for all of us, and particularly wood produced. here in L.A., because in years when the Northeast experi- Off- network properties are being marketed increasingly on enced tremendous declines, when the Midwest had their an all -barter basis. Is that trend a backlash to past years, problems, L.A. was just prospering. But this year it when money appeared to be no object? slowed down. Now, where does it go for the future? I think that it's a reaction to Cosby. It's a reaction to We're taking a very, very conservative, cautious view of Who's the Boss. I think it's a reaction to overpaying and next year. We think it's going to be a difficult year, and underdelivering. And overpaying has never been unusual we're budgeting accordingly.

30 Television Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting LUDWIG WIN esfElliONIN GENIUS. A year ago the L.A. market was up 12 percent. What kind of To some extent, cable has lost its appetite for the big, expen- dollars are we talking about? sive movie package. Is cable a factor in the buying market for it This is a one -billion -dollar market. That a programs? Are they making harder for you in the syndica- approximately tion market? hundred million dollars will be removed from this market this year tells you what kind of stakes there are here in Los Yes. They are making it hard for KTLA, maybe no one else Angeles. in the marketplace, to buy hours. That's one of the really Is this going to force you to cut back? regrettable things for us, who make such a good business out of hours, to see them all go to basic. That's a problem. No, but I don't think we can expand as much as we have in How has Fox affected your life? the last few years. That's the problem. I think it delays future growth in terms of projects and programs and what- In a sense it, too, has been a double -edged sword. On the ever you want to do. I think you basically pull in your horns one hand they've done very well in carving out substantial in a climate like this, and you stick to what you have. You audiences in prime time on the nights that they program. don't pull back from what you have, but you don't move You know, in local markets like Los Angeles, with a VHF, forward. Fox -owned station, they do very well. And they get very, very competitive rates. In fact, what we see developing is You're aligned with Tribune, which is a major entertainment less a problem for us than it is for their affiliates because producer /syndicator. Is that alliance in some respects a dou- they do so well in prime time and because their demos are ble -edged sword? You have the benefit of their programing so attractive. They are making the affiliates' prime time expertise and their ability to supply you with product. On the other hand, they need your support in terms of getting this sales proposition much less attractive to the agencies in this product out on the air, and perhaps it forces you to change town. They are basically competing against NBC, CBS and your strategy, say, in access, where you've got a Now It Can ABC, and they're beating them in many ways in prime Be Told against a Married...with Children or a Studs. And at time. So, you know, that has been in a sense good for us noon, you haveJoan Rivers in the middle of a very successful one -hour action block. because it knocks the affiliates in some ways, and it lets us go about our business and do our traditional independent It became very clear to everybody in the early to mid - thing. Eighties that KTLA, as a standalone station, was not a very appetizing prospect. I remember at a NATPE in the early Is there room for a fifth network? Eighties wanting to revive Charles in Charge, which had I think 10. Maybe not a full -scale network, but I think been canceled from CBS. It had had one season, and it there's room for an occasional network, a couple of nights a seemed like a perfect show to go on and do first -mn week. If someone has programing that's dynamite and episodes. And I remember going to MCA and saying, that's going to attract an audience, there's always room for "We'd like to go on. What do you think ?" And what they it. You could ask the question a different way: Is there room said was, "Get stations in Chicago and New York and we'll for strong audience appeal programing in prime time that's talk to you." That's when I realized that alone we really going to get a big number? Always. couldn't do the kinds of things that had to be done. Tribune Do you see Tribune aligning with other groups to do some- came along at just the right moment for KTLA, not just thing similar? because the Fox network came along at about the same I don't know. I think Tribune, at least for now, has decided time. And without Tribune, we would have been in an even to go another way. I think Fox is doing what Fox does and more perilous competitive position vis -á -vis Fox. they're doing it fairly well. Tribune has chosen to take a But don't you lose some independence? more traditional route and we're doing it very well. So it may be, at this point, too late. Still, it's helped a lot. In terms of your double -edged sword, first-mn programing isn't a sure thing. It never has Do you expect to see further shakeout among the indepen- been and never will be. You take risks. It's not like buying dent station ranks? an off- network show. It's not like you let NBC do your Yes. I think there are too many independents on the air dirty work for you and you have something with a track now. In the 1980's, it was almost as if everybody said, record and there's no risk and it's easy. You have to take a "Okay, now we can make them successful. They've now chance on first -run programing. We're trying to build been profitable. Where can we find a market that doesn't something for the future both for the station and for the have one ?" Well, everybody woke up a few years later and company, than to just put in a syndicated game show or talk realized they'd spread into markets we'd never even heard show or whatever the hell you'd put in that time period. It's of. I remember when I used to read the list of INTV trying to develop an asset. members. There were places I'd never heard of before and, yet, they had a UHF independent, maybe two. When KCBS dropped Joan , wasn't it a foregone conclusion you'd have to take it if no other takers came along? Many credit Fox with saving a lot of them. No. Tribune is the most democratically constituted group The Fox idea saved a lot of them, but a lot of them are not that I've ever worked in, and I've worked in a lot of them. there yet. If you look at the overnights in some of those I've worked at Kaiser, which became Field. I worked at markets, they don't look so healthy. They look healthier, Metromedia and Group W, and from what I've observed, but they still have a long way to go. And I think you'll most groups dictate from the top. Tribune doesn't. We probably see stations going dark. I think that eventually it choose to get involved because, you know, my background will be a shrinking universe. I notice deals are being made is programing, so I'm always interested in taking a chance at low multiples. And that means there are a lot of people and trying these things out and seeing what happens. But who are selling at a difficult time, which means they have they are enormously willing to let the stations say no. to sell.

32 Television Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting VINCENT VIIN GOGtI

GENIUS. INTV LOOKS TO BUILD BRIDGES IN SAN FRANCISCO Association President Jim Hedlund will encourage stations to be open to strategic alliances with cable as one way to make the most of lean times

By Steve McClellan

The focus of this year's INTV convention (Jan. 8 -10, San Fran- cisco) will be the recession, as speakers and attendees search for clues to a turnaround and ways of cop- ing in the meantime. At the same time, INTV President James B. Hedlund says he will go out of his way at this year's convention to try to get the membership to forge some sort of working alliance with cable television. At past conventions, INTV attendees have often focused on the competitive threat of the cable industry, which independent television operators often have portrayed as the Evil Empire. But the recession has forced different media sectors to consider possible alliances that may not have made sense in less lean times. Hedlund will make a deliberate attempt to downplay the saber rattling. "If there are any two groups that ought to come to accommodation, it is cable and independent television," says Hedlund. "Over many years there has been a mutually beneficial relationship between us. They have given us signal parity with the V's, and we have given them programing to fill their channels." To some extent, Hedlund's position mirrors the policy Fox Broadcasting Co. has been trying to get its affiliates to follow for some time. A recent internal memo circulating within Fox explains the company's outlook. Among other things, the memo dismisses the must-carry issue as somewhat insignificant. "Must carry is simply no longer the issue. We believe that Fox affiliates, network af- its affiliates to participate in additional tionship. We think we ought to be filiates and any decent independents channel opportunities [such as its ven- looking for ways to work with each are strong enough to assure carriage as ture with Tele- Communications Inc.]. other rather than making war." a practical matter." We sincerely believe that negotia- As to the economy, Hedlund says, The memo outlines a policy that tion -not bashing-is the best route to "finally, I'm beginning to sense some holds that "the future of television achieve these goals." optimism." He says the word from will belong not to those who cling, by The memo states in stronger terms stations is that there are some "good statute, to a single advertiser- support- what Hedlund believes. "Must carry signs for the first quarter. I'm not sug- ed channel, but to those who program is not unimportant," he says. "But gesting a complete recovery, but the multiple channels and who derive both it's not the be-all and the end -all and most pessimistic sense seems to be it subscription and advertising revenue. rather ought to be part of a larger ain't getting any worse. But salespeo- FBC is developing strategies to enable package in the remaking of the rela- ple are getting the word from the agen-

34 Television Jan 61992 Broadcasting WILLIAM SlifiKfSPG111f GENIUS. cies and advertisers that there will be expanded despite the recession. At deadline, pre-registration for the bigger buys coming down the road." This week's convention may be the INTV show stood at about 550, about Hedlund also says it was his impres- last standalone conference program 35% below last year's total of 850 sion that independents as a group suf- exhibit that INTV holds. The INTV (which was down from the previous fered less the past year than network and NATPE shows may merge in year's 1,200). INTV officials were not affiliates. "In a lot of cases the inde- 1993, confirmed Hedlund. "That's expecting more than 100 on -site regis- pendents have been down a lot less," certainly a possibility," he says. "We trants. If another 100 do sign up, that he says. "They still haven't been are talking but not really negotiating at would still be a drop of roughly 24% making budget, but perhaps only two this point." Hedlund says a big factor from a year ago. or three points, whereas the affiliates will be how smoothly the San Francis- Still, some syndicators expect to are off 10% or more." co convention runs. One encouraging use the conference as a launching pad Clearly, says Hedlund, the econo- sign, he says, was that for the first for new product. Paramount is be- my will be the "overriding issue" at time in several years, all the major lieved to be launching a major new the convention. "I wish we could tell distributors are screening at the show, film package (Portfolio XV), which it our members what was going to be including Paramount, which was ab- will screen at the show. Worldvision happening. You can always find an sent last year, along with MTM and is using INTV as the launching pad for economist to tell you what's going to MGM, which are also back. a new late -night show, Almost Live!, happen. The problem is, nobody However, overall attendance at the says Bob Raleigh, senior vice presi- knows which one is going to be show is expected to be down due to dent, domestic sales. right." the economy. And attendance of Fox "I know that the industry can't con- Michael Eigner, current INTV con- station executives may be down dis- tinue to support both conventions," vention chairman and vice president proportionately as well. The affiliate says Raleigh. "But if INTV can con- and general manager, WPtx-Tv New body voted to hold its affiliate meeting tinue to function as a viable attraction, York, says that while it may be too Jan. 20 in New Orleans to coincide we'll make a point to be there. If early to be specific, "I am not pessi- with NATPE, instead of linking to the attendance drops way off, though, it mistic about 1992. It's an Olympic INTV conference. would lose interest for us." year and an election year, and clients want to see business grow. The ten- dency to cut costs I think may have played itself out. They can't abandon STAYING UPBEAT IN DOWN TIMES advertising and sell product at the same time." Increased local production, programing price breaks, For this year's convention, INTV is hopes for some election /Olympic punch keep banking on entertainment analyst Da- year vid Londoner, managing director, stations unbowed, if buffeted Wertheim Schroder, to give those attending his sense of things to come on the economic front. By Rich Brown nues dropped in year-to-year compari- There will also be panel sessions on sons with the second and third quarters the program- buying consortiums that While the past year proved to of 1991, declines at the independent have cropped up recently, and one on be a tough one for many in- stations were not as great. Advertising some independent groups that have dependent stations, there may dropped 2.8% at independent stations be room for optimism in 1992. Not during the second quarter, and fell that anyone is heralding a banner year, 6.5% during the third quarter. but a number of station executives are "One thing that tends to get lost in hopeful 1992 will show some im- the shuffle is that the independents provement. continue to maintain audience share," "It hasn't been a good year for any- added Rynn. In the November body, but the independents have done sweeps, independent stations, includ- a bit better than the affiliates," said ing Fox, maintained a 22 share in Susan Rynn, director of marketing in- prime time. Maintaining share is par- formation, INTV. The association ex- ticularly noteworthy in the face of in- pected independent stations to close creasing competition, said Rynn. 1991 flat to down 2% in sales, accord- The past year has seen a number of ing to Rynn. additional independent stations sign Ad revenues at independent stations on, said Rynn, including four Fox af- in 1991 paced ahead of those of affili- filiates-wGMB-Tv Baton Rouge, ated stations, according to TVB fig- WDAU -TV Ozark, Ala., WFXG -TV Au- ures provided by the INTV. Indepen- gusta, Ga., and WYVN -TV Martins- dent ad revenue in first -quarter 1991 burg, W. Va., and two non -Fox, en- was up 2.1% over the previous year, tertainment- oriented stations, WTI-A- versus a 7.6% drop for affiliated sta- TV St. Petersburg and WBSV -TV tions during the same period. While Venice, both Florida. Also coming on INTV convention chairman Michael Eigner both independent and affiliate ad reve- board in the past year were Telemundo

36 Television Jan 61992 Broadcasting DOOGIf tIOWSf R, M.D.

COMEDY THAT'S PURE GENIUS.

no.. TO,,70`.. ._.,.., KPHO -TV Phoenix's Richard DeAngelis WGNO -TV New Orleans' Bill Ross Katz's John Von Soosten station KVAW -TV San Antonio and two up for previous losses in revenue." ference in New York. religious stations, WHSG -TV Atlanta "If I have 2% market growth [in "This puts a substantial percentage and WITS-TV Chicago. Despite the 1992], I'd be happy," said WGNO- of our television expenses under good growth, financial problems persist at TV's Ross. control and permits us to focus our many independent stations. One way WGNO -TV and other sta- resources on the revenue line," said "The current year has been a disap- tions are seeking to adjust to the fail- Dowdle. "The decline in broadcast local pointing year for most of us who have ing economy is through more rights has increased our cash flow, production. The station launched a contributing $25 million been in the business for a number of in the first local programing in three quarters years," said Richard DeAngelis, vice five -person unit thus far in 1991." April that produces four shows: Saints president and general manager of in- with the knowns, such as Alive, Saints Sideline, Conversations "Dealing dependent station KPHO -TV Phoenix. local business, I see the opportunities to with Ed Clancy and a magazine show, But he said he was optimistic because be enormous," said Howard Shreier, Real New Orleans. The unit hopes to some of the negatives that existed in general manager, Fox affiliate add another sports series, a weekly 1991, such as the disruptive Gulf War, KPTm(TV) the other hand, crime -fighting series and other shows Omaha. "On would not be repeated in 1992. on a regional basis, and to a greater The upcoming year represents the extent on a national basis, you have hope that there will be increased little or no control. Given very slight spending tied to the Olympics and "Dealing with the inflation and minimum growth, 1992 at elections, said DeAngelis. But not ev- knowns, such as local the very least will be difficult." eryone is convinced that the Olympic - Despite a difficult economy, some Presidential election combination will business, I see the independents have been able to find translate into a wave of local ad dol- opportunities to be ways to stay in the black. In at least lars. enormous." one market, Oklahoma City, one inde- "People are going to take the mon- pendent station's demise turned into ey they'd be spending locally and put Howard Shreier, general manager, an opportunity for the competition Fox affiliate xPTM(TV) it into the Olympics," said Bill Ross, Omaha when former Fox station KOKH -TV be- acting general manager, independent came an educational station last year. station WGNO -TV New Orleans. "And if you look back to the last Bush elec- Fourth -quarter 1991 revenues were tion, there wasn't that much spent in to its lineup. "For our survival in the up 20% over last year at KOCB(TV) spot.' 1990's, we're looking to localism," Oklahoma City, according to its presi- In a recent newsletter to its clients, said Ross. dent and general manager, Ted Baze. Seltel predicted flat year-to -year esti- The rise in local production at Tri- Compared with the previous year, the mates for first-quarter 1992, and said bune -owned WONO has been mir- independent station was up about 10% the dollars that traditionally come in rored at the company's other televi- in 1991, he added. sion stations, a trend that appears to during the quadrennial windfall might Baze said independents in his re- be trim programing costs. not be enough for hurting stations. helping gion are better equipped to handle the program rights costs in "The current state of the economy Tribune's economic downturn because that part will about 55% of its and critical industry changes have cast 1992 represent of the country already went through overall expenses, down a dark cloud over ad industry execu- stations' some of its hardest times during Presi- the tives," wrote Seltel researchers. "The from 60% just three years ago, late 1980's. swell of political and Olympic dollars dent and CEO Jim Dowdle said last this year may not be enough to make month at a PaineWebber media con- "Fortunately for us, or unfortunate-

38 Television Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting Two words that will redefine Television Talk © 1992 MCA 7V. All rights reserved. "Kitty Kelley" is taking Television Talk to where it's never been before. The pilot has just been completed, and it's already making news. Don't miss it.

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For more than 20 years, viewers have warmly welcomed Vicki Lawrence into their homes.

Vicki Lawrence: A Network Success On The Carol Burnett Show, she became famous as Carol's "kid" sister. After an eleven -year run in primetime, Vicki went on to host the daytime Win,Lose or Draw.

Vicki Lawrence: A Syndication Success Vicki is the star of Mama's Family, an enormous syndication hit. Vicki Lawrence: One of America's Most Popular Entertainers Vicki Lawrence's Q scores are phenomenal - higher than Oprah, Phil, Sally Jessy,* Geraldo,* Regis, Kathie Lee, Joan* and Maury*.

Vkki! Daily Talk /Entertainment Hour Starting September 1992!

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Source: Marketing Evaluations, May/June 1991. National Advertising: Group W Productions Media Sales - Not available in current report May /June 1990 reported . International Marketing: Westinghouse Broadcasting International ly, we had to make these adjustments over the past year with the increasing- general is that in the next four years in the Texas recession of 1986 -88," ly popular Fox lineup. there will be more off- network sit- agreed Dirk Brinkerhoff, vice presi- "It's hard to predict the nature of coms than ever before, said Von Soos- dent and general manager, indepen- the economy," said Stuart Powell, ten. As long as there is plenty of pro- dent station KTXA(TV) Fort Worth. vice president and general manager of graming, he said, prices will stay "Our adjustments were made several Fox -owned WFLD -TV Chicago, "but down. years ago. We're not having to go the Fox -affiliated independent station Von Soosten said another positive back and reinvent that wheel." has a lot of reasons to be hopeful." sign for independents on the program- A number of station managers point "The Fox stations are in terrific ing side could be The Television Con- to a welcome drop in program prices shape," said John Von Soosten, vice sortium of independent TV stations that has come with the growth of the president, television programing, Katz formed earlier this year. "They've ob- Fox programing service. And there Television Group. "The network is viously done something to control appears to be a sizable amount of opti- doing quite well, and Fox stations, for their own destinies," said Von Soos- mism at the Fox stations themselves, the most part, are very happy." ten. "Whether it will work or not re- which have enjoyed ratings increases A positive sign for independents in mains to be seen."

SYNDICATORS SET SIGHTS ON BAYSIDE SALES INTV attendees in San Francisco may get more aggressive pitches than in recent past from number of distributors with newly announced offerings

By Mike Freeman Seeking to make a pre -emptive munications (WJBK-TV Detroit), Corn - strike before other would -be talk show bined Communications (KARE[TV] Given the cautious approach to vehicles being sold in late fringe, Minneapolis), Media General Broad- development by many syndica- Warner is rolling out Nightalk with cast Group (wFLA -Tv Tampa), Outlet tors, some waiting until the last Jane Whitney. In an aggressive mar- Communications (WCMH -TV Colum- minute (the eve of INTV and NATPE) keting plan, Carlin says the studio will bus and WJAR -TV Providence) and LIN to launch new series projects, distribu- be offering the hour talk show strip Broadcasting Corp. station groups. tors are expected to more aggressively free of up -front national advertising Group W will also be making a woo independent station executives time. Instead, stations will "time secondary sales pitch on the daytime than in recent years. bank" local advertising inventory to game show That's Amore. A source Within the last month, such major go to WBDTD's parent company, indicated that Group W may be trying distributors as MCA TV, Multimedia Time Warner, and its subsidiaries to negotiate a daytime network clear- Entertainment, Warner Bros. Domes- Time -Life Books or Warner Bros. Pic- ance to give the series heavy exposure tic Television Distribution, Cannell tures. If all goes well on the initial 26- for syndication. Distribution and Worldvision Enter- week Whitney test, Carlin says the Viacom Enterprises, in a consor- prises have announced new projects program would transfer to an all -barter tium effort with New York -based rep they will be pushing at the INTV and offering (likely an even seven -minute firm Katz Television and some of its NATPE conventions. local/national barter split) for the client stations, has romance -based ga- The following is a breakdown of 1992 -93 season. medy How's Your Love Life? cleared what distributors will be showcasing Cannell Distribution will be in over 40% of the country heading in their suites at INTV: bringing The Renegade, which it un- into the convention. The game show Warner Bros. Domestic Televi- veiled last month (BROADCASTING already brags WWOR -TV New York sion Distribution, having hitched its Dec. 23), with its sales force just start- and five Chris -Craft/United Television wagon to The Television Consor- ing to make pitches on the all -barter stations (KCOP[TV] Los Angeles, tium-a group of over 30 independent hour drama (seven minutes local/seven KBHKITV] San Francisco, KUTPITV] stations -programing its planned two - national). Cannell Distribution Presi- Phoenix, KMOL -TV San Antonio and hour prime time action -adventure dent Pat Kenney had no sales to report KTVX[TV] Salt Lake City). However, block (BROADCASTING, Nov. 25, on the weekly Renegade, since it has Michael Gerber, Viacom's president 1991), will be initiating mop -up sales just hit the market, but he did expect of first -run syndication sales, says that with remaining non -Consortium inde- all 139 incumbent stations (92% U.S. the company will be pitching indepen- pendent stations and Fox affiliates not coverage) to renew companion piece dents for early -fringe and late -night already sold on the block. Street Justice. time periods. Gerber suggests that WBDTD's senior vice president of Dirk Zimmerman, president of How's Your Love Life? has "better sales, Scott Carlin, says station clear- Group W Productions, says that The time period flexibility" than Twenti- ances exceed 60% coverage of the Vicki Lawrence Show, which is slated eth Television's dating hit, Studs. U.S. for the Wednesday fall 1992 ad- as a fall 1992 hour talk show, has sold Viacom Enterprises is one of the ventures Kung Fu: The Legend Con- in over 20 markets, representing few syndicators also using the slow tinues and Time Trax, as well as other slightly more than 40% of the U.S. market rollout model -to launch The specials and pilots being planned for Groups represented are NBC Stations Montel Williams Show, which is cur- the block. Group (wTvJ -Tv Miami), Gillett Corn- rently being carried in 18 markets.

46 Television Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting "Last year, our competition had Disney animation... and the top -rated kids block in Hartford"

Michael Finkelstein President and CEO Renaissance Communications Corp.

NTXX acquired The Disney Afternoon and immediately became the #1 kids station in the market:

"Our 3-5 pm share has already increased by 300% over a year ago, soaring from an 11 to a 44 share!

At WTXX we turned our station around in just one afternoon -The Disney Afternoon!"

BuenaVista Television

Source: NSI Nov. 90, Nov. 91 K 6 -11 Share, WTXX and WTIC Hartford. (WTXX Nov. 90 3 -5pm programming: C.I. Joe, Police Academy, Tiny Toons, Merrie Melodies.) Can We Talk? Among the new faces: Group W's Vicki Lawrence, Viacom's Monte! Williams and MCA's Kitty Kelley.

Williams, an ex -Naval intelligence of- get the first broadcast window after by the former mayor of Cincinnati, ficer, started the on -air test last July in the PPV, premium cable and basic ca- will be expanded to perhaps a dozen a handful of markets and has been ble windows. markets this month. strategically logging additional market Multimedia Entertainment, which Another program that may be stories entering the January program- distributes daytime talk shows Dona- chasing after Jenny Jones and Chuck ing conventions. By mid -February or hue and Sally Jessy Raphael, has sold Woolery (which Group W discontin- March, Gerber says, he expects the late night- targeted Rush Limbaugh in ues distributing this month) openings hour talk show's coverage to reach 20 markets to date. Bob Turner, presi- is Kitty Kelley, which MCA TV just 70% of the U.S. dent of Multimedia Entertainment, brought into the market last Decem- TPE (Television Program Enter- says the half -hour Limbaugh vehicle, ber. Nonetheless, one station rep prises), in its effort to expand Star which is being offered on a 3- minute source says that MCA TV has com- Search from a weekly to a strip this national /3' -minute local barter split, pleted perhaps 20 station deals and is season, has been facing some stiff re- is largely clearing as a late news adja- currently presenting a pilot that fea- sistance from entrenched incumbents cency or following Nightline on ABC tures interviews with the parents of the in prime access. Alan Bennett, execu- affiliates, as well as other affiliates singing Jacksons, with the father an- tive vice president of sales, TPE, said and independents. However, rep swering charges of sexual abuse lev- that he hopes to lock down some ma- sources say Multimedia may have to eled by his daughter La Toya Jackson. jor market clearances out of INTV and be content with post-1 a.m. time peri- Tribune Entertainment has The NATPE, but had no initial clearances ods. Dennis Miller Show, which premieres to report. Bennett is confident that Multimedia is employing the slow Jan. 25, cleared on 120 stations (rep- Star Search can achieve 25% of its and steady rollout strategy with Jerry resenting 85% of the U.S.). Don clearances in prime access, but said Springer, which has been testing in six Hacker, president of Tribune Enter- the remaining 75% of time periods are markets since last summer. Turner tainment, said that with most of the likely to be in early and late fringe. says the test of the talk show, hosted "legwork" in clearing the late -fringe Paramount Domestic Television, surprising conventiongoers by taking a hospitality suite at INTV, will be un- veiling its Portfolio XV movie pack- 'SWANS' SOAP age. The package of 26 titles is being Sachs Family Entertainment will launch a soap opera aimed primarily at offered with an initial single barter run female children and teenagers next summer called Swans Crossing (the and a cash back end. Featured in the name of the fictional town where the show will take place). NIB, the New package is Paramount Pictures' top York advertising sales firm, will sell the barter time in the show. NIB's 1990 grosser "Ghost" (which triggers Kerry Andrews said the show has been cleared for an initial 13 -week run its barter front -end in June 1998) and in over 70% of the country, starting July 1992, including KCAL-TV Los includes "The Hunt for Red October" Angeles, KBHK -TV San Francisco and WGBS(TV) Philadelphia. The last (1998), "Another 48 Hours" (1998), effort at a teen -kid soap opera came from the Fox Stations Inc., which "Naked Gun 21: The Smell of Fear" launched Tribes in March 1990. But the show was costly ($500,000 per (1997), "Soapdish" (1994), "The week) and generally did not perform well on the Fox -owned stations Two Jakes" (1993), "Raiders of the where the show was cleared in early fringe and prime access. After two- Lost Ark" (1994), "Internal Affairs" and-a-half months, Fox pulled the plug after concluding it could not (1996), "Days of Thunder" (1998), recoup its costs at the rating levels the show was delivering. According to "Harlem Nights" (1992) and "He Andrews, most of the stations picking it up (all independents) are clearing Said, She Said" (1994). A Paramount between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. as a transition vehicle from animation to spokesman stressed that stations will sitcoms. The project was developed by Western Publishing, which spe- be receiving an earlier broadcast win- cializes in romance novels. -Sri dow than the networks, which usually

S0 Television Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting talk entry completed, Tribune is largely maintaining a presence to mop up BUENA VISTA TO BARTER 'ROSEANNE' some small- market deals. Genesis Entertainment will be In its first major outside barter sales deal since creating an in -house making a similar low -profile sales barter sales unit a little over a year ago, Buena Vista Television pitch at INTV with its late -night talk Advertising has acquired the national barter advertising inventory from entry, The Whoopi Goldberg Show. Viacom Enterprises' fall 1992 off-network launch of ABC sitcom Rose- According to Wayne Lepoff, president anne. Under terms of the acquisition, in which BVT's senior vice presi- of Genesis Entertainment, approxi- dent and general manager, Mark Zoradi, says BVT will retain national mately 75% of the 40 -plus market sales rights to the entire four -and -a- half -year first cycle of Roseanne, the clearances have been with affiliate sta- entire inventory accounts for 260 thirty -second commercial units annually tions. (five 30- second spots per week). Worldvision Enterprises recently With advertis- started marketing Almost Live, a half- ing agency sources hour ensemble skit-based comedy that estimating that a KING -TV Seattle has been producing typical 30- second locally for the last seven years. Al- spot could bring though Bob Raleigh, senior vice presi- $45,000 to dent, domestic sales, Worldvision, de- $65,000 per unit clined to specify the number of in the fourth-quar- markets the strip has been cleared in, ter upfront market, he did say that the clearance makeup is the annual gross 65% independent stations and 35% af- advertising reve- filiates to date. nues could repre- In the kids' programing arena, sent $12 million to Buena Vista snags Roseanne Worldvision is selling Camp Candy, $17 million for an off-network (on NBC) animated Buena Vista's coffers. BVT and Viacom officials declined comment on strip for next fall. So far, Candy is the amount of money Buena Vista Ad Sales ponied up for the Roseanne cleared in about 40% of the country, inventory. including 20 of the top 30 markets. "We really tried to cherry pick the best outside project to represent," Claster Television is selling two Zoradi says. "The real appealing aspect of this is that there is national new kids' shows for next season, a inventory available -five units per week -thus establishing pricing that strip, Stunt Dawgs, and a weekly, Co- will be in accordance with what premium sitcoms get in the market." -mr nan the Adventurer. The company is also bringing back four shows, includ- of NBC's decision to get out of Satur- WGBS(TV) Philadelphia. According to ing James Bond Jr., Romper Room, day morning animation next season, Andrews, most of the stations picking G.I. Joe and Casper and Friends. according to FCN President Margaret it up (all independents) are clearing With Turner Broadcasting System Loesch. between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. as a transi- acquiring Hanna -Barbera Productions FCN, which will obtain the broad- tion vehicle from animation to sit- last month, syndication division cast rights to Merrie Melodies for coms. Turner Program will distribute the mornings next season from Warner On the off-network sales front, two -hour weekly block called the Fun - Bros., may stake out a second half - the following 1992 -93 sitcoms are on tastic World of Hanna -Barbera, which hour on weekday mornings next sea- tap (percentages represent clearance was distributed previously by son. According to Loesch, Fox affili- coverage to date): Dear John (Para- Worldvision Enterprises. ates could O.K. Muppet Babies as the mount), 65%; Designing Women (Co- Buena Vista Television's The second morning show, which Fox has lumbia Pictures Television), 85%; Disney Afternoon returns with four the right to option for another season. Murphy Brown (Warner Bros.), over half -hours next season from 3 p.m. to Zodiac will be returning with a 87%; Roseanne (Viacom), 75 %, and 5 p.m. A new show, Goof Troop, will second season of Widget, this time as Wonder Years (Turner Program Ser- join the block at 4:30 p.m. The first a strip (it had been a weekly), as well vices), 55%. Off-network hours for three half -hours include: Chip 'N' as year two of the weekly Mr. Bogus. 1992 -93: In the Heat of the Night Dale's Rescue Rangers, Tale Spin, Sachs Family Entertainment is (MGM /UA), 46%; Wiseguy (Cannell and Darkwing Duck. Disney's Duck launching a soap opera aimed primari- Distribution), and Jake and the Fat - Tales will move from the afternoon to ly at female kids and teens next sum- man (no figures available). weekday mornings. mer called Swans Crossing (the name The Fox Children's Network ex- of the fictional town where the show pands to two hours next season with a will take place). NIB, the New York linuep that includes (from 3 p.m. to 5 advertising sales firm, will sell the An INTV agenda p.m.) Tom and Jerry Kids, Beetle - barter time in the show. NIB's Kerry and exhibitor juice, Tiny Toon Adventures and Bat- Andrews said the show has been man, the last three supplied by Warner cleared for an initial 13 -week run in list begins on Bros. In addition, the company is ex- over 70% of the country, starting July page 64. panding its Saturday morning block to 1992, including KCAL -TV Los Ange- four hours (8 a.m. -12), a direct result les, KBHK -TV San Francisco and

Broadcasting Jan 6 1992 Television 51 ALL THROUGHOUT HISTORY, MARRIED COUPLES HAVE ARGUE

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1051 "Lucy, what have you done now ?"

1955 "One of these days, Alice, POW, right to the moon!"

1971 "Stifle it, Edith!"

1987 "Peg, where's the remote ?"

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Throughout television history, humorous conflicts in marital relationships have provided great entertainment. Now That's Amore takes those delightful dilemmas in a new direction - with real married couples airing their differences. It's spontaneous. It's funny.

And it's sensitively hosted by Luca Barbareschi, Italy's No. 1 box office attraction for three years in a row and the host of the hit Italian series on which That's Amore is based. Luca's charm, compassion and wit make his guests - and viewers - feel right at home. That's Amore. The engaging new half-hour strip for September 1992.

Distributed by GROUP W PRODUCTIONS A WESTINGHOUSE BROADCASTING COMPANY With love, from Group W Productions National Advertising: Group W Productions Media Sales This week's success...

The Maury Povich Show, Time Period Improvement NOV.. '91 vs. NOV.. '90

TIME INCREASE, WOMEN MARKET STATION PERIOD NOV '90 PROGRAM 18 -49 25 -54 NEW YORK WNBC/N 3P JOAN RIVERS + 33% + 19% *CHICAGO W BBM /C 9A FAMILY FEUD/WHEEL- FORTUNE + 14% + 50% PHILADELPHIA WCAU/C 4P TRUMP CARD /COSBY + 50% + 60% *BOSTON WBZ/N 3P PREVIEW /INSTANT RECALL + 167% +133% *CLEVELAND WKYC/N 4P INSTANT RECALL /PERSONALITIES + 100% + 62% TAMPA WTSP/A 4P TRUMP CARD /JEOPARDY + 144% + 90% *MIAMI WPLG/A 1OA SALLY-RAPHAEL + 37% + 55% *PITTSBURGH WTAE/A 1OA PITTSBURGH IS TALKING + 48% + 83% *BALTIMORE W BAL/C 4P CURR. AFF. /CHALLENGERS + 31% + 10% INDIANAPOLIS WISH/C 1OA JOAN RIVERS + 57% + 46% CINCINNATI WKRC/A 4P PERSONALITIES /PREVIEW + 4% + 43% CHARLOTTE WBTV/C 9A GERALDO + 78% + 46% *RALEIGH WRAL/C 9A JOAN RIVERS + 93% + 56% GRAND RAPIDS WOTV/C 4P TRUMP CARD /INSTANT RECALL + 86% + 89% PROVIDENCE WJAR/N 4P INSTANT RECALL/PREVIEW + 127% +100% *HARRISBURG WHTM/A 5P GROWING PAINS /PREVIEW + 145% +130% *GREENSBORO WGHP/A lOA JOAN RIVERS + 125% +100% LOUISVILLE WHAS/A 11A JOKERS WILD /MATCH GAME + 42% +100% *ALBANY WTEN/A 4P PREVIEW /INSTANT RECALL + 163% +225% *RICHMOND WTVR/C 4P JOKERS WILD /FAMILY FEUD + 87% + 63% *FLINT WJRT/A 1OA INSIDE EDITION /INSTANT RECALL + 41% + 33% *SYRACUSE WSTM/N 4P PREVIEW /PERSONALITIES + 170% + 155% ROANOKE WDBJ/C 9A KATE & ALLIE /FACTS OF LIFE + 35% + 46% *GREEN BAY WBAY/C 3P PERSONALITIES /INSTANT RECALL + 250% +214% *AUSTIN KTBC/C 3P GERALDO + 40% + 3% *ROCHESTER WROC/C 4P PERSONALITIES /M *A *S *H + 80% + 73% LEXINGTON WTVQ/A 4P PERSONALITIES /JOKERS WILD + 173% +256% *YOUNGSTOWN WFMJ/N 5P GROWING PAINS /WHO'S THE BOSS + 32% + 34% WACO KWTX/C 4P PERSONALITIES/CURRENT AFFAIR + 100% + 56% FT. WAYNE WPTA/A 11A JOAN RIVERS + 21% + 46% LANSING WLNS/C 4P DONAHUE + 157% +128% *ERIE WICU/N 9A JOAN RIVERS + 89% +114% ICOLUMBIA KMIZ/A 4P CHALLENGERS /E.T. + 80% + 43% UTICA W UTR/A 4P PERSONALITIES /INSIDE ED. +1100% +667%

Same, NSI ('ABB) Nmember 1991n. November 1990. % increase tabulated mina unraunded DMA rating.

Although only half the November books are in, we just couldn't wait to tell you the good news. Compared to the shows it replaced, THE MAURY POVICH SHOW is displaying the kind of strong, solid improvement that is the mark of awinner. In fact, when you look at where Maury's at now, he's held or improved his ratings since October in 89% of the metered markets. Which is why the renewals are already pouring in for next year. And when next week's books come in, the story is sure to get even better.

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(more good news coming Jan. 13)

THE MAURY POVICH SHOW 1,r,PR.EMIER LCIVERTISER SALES 1 AAR FILLED WIT BIG NEWS, WE'RE THE TOP STORY.

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MKT. /STATION COMPETITION MKT. /STATION COMPETITION MKT. /STATION COMPETITION

LOS Angeles /KNBC Jeopardy, ACA, Full House, St. Louis /KTVI Jeopardy, Golden Girls Phoenix /KTVK Tonight Show (olden Girls *Norfolk/WVEC Local News *Kansas City /KCTV Tonight Show, MASH fmipa/WfVT Jeopardy, ET, Night Court, MASH *Oklahoma City /KFOR Jeopardy, Donahue Jacksonville/WJXT Tonight Show, Nightline Pittshurgh/WfAE Jeopardy, CBS Eve. News, Iblsa/KTUL Donahue *Wichita- Hutch /KSAS Nightline, Letterman Night Court *Mobile/WKRG Cosby Champaign/WCIA Letterman, Nightline 'an Diego /KFMB ACA, People's Court, Cheers *Shreveport /KTBS Geraldo Lafayette /KADN Nightline k)lumbus, OH/WCMH Wheel, ET, MASH Portland- Aub/WGME Golden Girls, Cheers *Lubbock/KLBK Tonight Show, Cheers, MASH

irmingham/WVTM Wheel, Married w/Children I la rl ingen/KGBT Mamas Family, Alf, Greenwood/WXVf Entertainment Tonight resno/KJEO Cheers, ET, Married w/Children CBS Eve. News awn Rouge/WBRZ Wheel, Cosby Reno /KOLO Local News, Cheers aco /KXXV Wheel, Cosby, Golden Girls Columbus, MS/WIVA Matlock 'anta Barbara/KCOY Wheel, Cheers, Full House Bangor/WABI Cheers, MASH Quincy/WGEM J-y *UIirMVUFR Cosby Rapid City /KOTA CBS Eve. News, Golden Girls Panama City/WJHG Donahue

Once again, HARD COPY delivers. Big news. Big stories. And even bigger ratings. This November, HARD COPY's performance continued its phenomenal growth as a decisive leader among women 25 -54 in syndication's three most important time periods. Now in our third year, we've got the talent, the drive and the momentum to keep making headlines in 1992. MARKET STATION /AFFIL MARKET STATION /AFFIL 18- 340ÚL I8-3UL 18-49

*NEW YORK WWOR/1 LT 5% UP 12% LOUISVILLE WDRB /I UP 8% UP 10%

*LOS ANGELES KCOP/1 UP 9% UP 10% BIRMINGHAM WTTO/I + INF + NIF

CHICAGO WBBM /C UP 31% UP 10% ALBANY, NY WWI UP 100% LT 67%

BOSTON WLVI/I UP 7% UP 14% *DAYTON WRGT /I UP 73% UP 37%

*WASHINGTON, DC WUSA/C UP 267% UP 200% *CHARLESTON -HUNT. WVAH/I UP 71% UP 25%

ATLANTA WAGA/C UP 47% UP 26% *FLINT- SAGINAW WSMH /I LP 105% UP 56%

*HOUSTON KTXH /I UP 55% UP 8% LITTLE ROCK KTHV /C UP 51% UP 38%

*CLEVELAND WJW/C LP 31% UP 11% TULSA KOKI/I UP 3% UP 31%

*PTIISBURGH WPGH /I UP 420% UP 250% *RICHMOND wizum UP 33% UP 39%

ST. LOUIS KTVUA UP 378% UP 221% WICHITA KSAS/I UP 33% UP 67%

*SACRAMENTO IiXTV /C UP 5% UP 12% *KNOXVILLE WKXT/c UP 71% UP 29%

*PHOENIX KPHO /I LAP 121% UP 93% MOBILE- PENSACOLA WPMI /I UP 529% UP 300%

BALTIMORE WBFF/I UP 38% UP 29% TOLEDO WNWO /A UP 32% UP 13%

HARTFORD WFSB /C UP 129% UP 80% *SYRACUSE WSYT/I LP 40% LP 75%

SAN DIEGO XETV/I UP 12% UP 14% AUSTIN KBVO/I UP 54% LP 29%

INDIANAPOLIS WXIN/I UP 5% LP 3% *DES MOINES KDSM /I UP 33% LP 83%

*PORTLAND, OR KPTV /I UP 56% UP 36% *ROCHESTER, NY WURF/I UP 23% LP 32%

MILWAUKEE WCGV /I UP 89% UP 37% *OMAHA WWI UP 169% UP 92%

*KANSAS CITY KSHB/I UP 50% UP 9% PADUCAH KBSUI UP 200% UP 200%

*CINCINNATI WCPO /C UP 73% UP 55% CHAMPAIGN WRSP/I UP 155% UP 90%

CHARLOTTE WJZY /I IT 26% LIP 80% LAS VEGAS KVVU /I UP 78% LAP 66%

*NASHVILLE WZTV/I UP 3% UP 12% SPRINGFIELD, MO KDEB /I UP 173% UP 92%

COLUMBUS, OH WBNS /C LP 21% LP 38% *CHATTANOOGA WDSI /I LT 19% UP 15%

*GREENVlLLE- SPART. WHNS /I UP 29% UP 38% *JOHNSTOWN W:AJ /C UP 50% UP 33%

BUFFALO WUTV /I UP 161% UP 120% *DAVENPORT KLJB /1 CI' 200% UP 186%

GRAND RAPIDS WXMI/I UP 43% UP 42% *SOUTH BEND WSJV /A UP 60% UP 30%

*MEMPHIS WPTY /I UP 258% UP 340% *COLUMBIA, SC WACH /I UP 68% UP 33%

*NEW ORLEANS WNOL/I UP 12% UP 26% *HUNTSVILLE WARY /A UP 62% UP 50%

PROVIDENCE WNAC /I UP 100% UP 21% *EVANSVILLE WEVV/I LAP 1000% UP 350%

OKLAHOMA CITY KOKH /I UP 33% LT 5% *WACO KWKT/I UP 100% UP 40%

WEST PALM BEACH WFLX/1 UP 44% UP 29% *BATON ROUGE WBRZ /A UP 20% UP 11%

GREENSBORO WNRW/I + INF + INF Source:11Si('ARB, Rercen1 change in rating from November 1990 to November 1991.

tiae:6ltwu..nV.x... V:RtlL.M...A Heading into the new year, THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW is better than ever, and the November ratings prove it. Compared to last year, more and more young adults are staying up to share a little late -night excitement with Arsenio. With a guest list the competition can't match, and an energy level they can't touch, Arsenio is definitely a cut above.

When it comes to attracting key demos, the competition just can't keep them entertained.

Sweep after sweep, the results are the same.When it comes to attracting the people that advertisers like best, no show can match ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. Just look at the November ratings. Not only did we beat the access competition, we also outdid our own ratings from last year! After 10 years, no one keeps them entertained like we do.

WOMEN MEN 18 -49 25 -54 . 18 -49 25 -54 6.3 6.8 4.6 5.0

WHEEL OF FORTUNE 5.5 6.4 3.8 4.7

JEOPARDY* 5.6 6.4 3.8 4.5

ACURRENTAFFAIR 5.2 5.6 4.0 4.4

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,/, l'liF:) III 11 INTV AT A GLANCE All sessions are in the Fairmont Hotel unless otherwise indicated.

Tuesday, Jan. 7 Tribune Broadcasting Co., and executive vice president, Tribune Co.

9:30 -10:30 a.m. -"More News Is Good News." Grand ballroom. Moderator/ - Noon -7 Registration opens. p.m.- Grand ballroom foyer. producer: Jeff Wald, executive director, KCOP -TV Los Angeles. Panelists: Bill Bauman,

news director, KCRA-TV Sacramento; Bob Cook, news director, KTXL -TV 3 -6 p.m. -Board of directors meeting. Garden room. Sacramento; Joseph Saitta, vice president /affiliate news, Fox Broadcasting Co.; Kenneth Tiven, vice president -general manager, Orange County News Service; Fred Zehnder, news Wednesday, Jan. 8 director, KTVU -TV. Grand Ballroom. 10:30 -10:45 a.m. -Coffee break. 7 a.m.-6 p.m.- Registration. 10:45- noon.-"Sleeping with the Enemy ?" Grand ballroom. 8:30 -9 a.m. -Continental breakfast. Grand ballroom. Moderator /producer: Brooke Spectorsky, vice president -general manager, WUABiV Cleveland. 9 -9:40 a.m. -Opening session. Grand ballroom. Welcome: Michael Eigner, Panelists: Laurey Barnett, vice president -director of programing, United Television; executive vice president -general manager, wPlx -Tv New York, and 1992 convention W. Russell Barry, president, Turner Program Services; Corey Busch, executive vice chairman. Chairman's report: Randall Smith, executive vice president -general president, San Francisco Giants; Spencer Kaitz, president, California Cable Television manager, WPHL -TV Philadelphia, and board chairman, INTV. President's report: Association, and Thomas Tauke, executive vice president, government affairs, James Hedlund, president, INTV. NYNEX.

9:40 -10:15 a.m. -Keynote address. Grand ballroom. David Londoner, (FA/ Noon -5 p.m.- Program screenings and hospitality suites. managing director, Wertheim, Schroder & Co., on "Free TV: Meeting the Demands 6:30 p.m.- Closing party. Dinner and dance aboard San Francisco Spirit in Son of a Challenging Decade." Introduction by Gerard Byrne, Variety. Francisco Bay, sponsored by Viacom. 10:15 -10:30 a.m. -Coffee break. 10:30- noon -"Why Are These Men Smiling ?" Grand ballroom. Moderator: Friday, Jan. 10 Edward Karlick, president -chief operating officer, Chase Communications. Panelists: Royce Yudkoff, managing director, ABRY Communications; Barry Baker, president - 8 -9:15 a.m. -Breakfast. "The View from the Top." Terrace room. Panelists: FCC chief executive officer, River City Broadcasting; James Boaz, president, Paramount Commissioners James Quello, Sherrie Marshall, and Ervin Duggan. Questioners: Stations Group; Daniel Sullivan, president -thief operating officer, Clear Channel Ron Alridge, vice president, publisher and editorial director, Electronic Media; Television. Dawson "Tack" Nail, executive editor, Communications Daily and Television Digest, and Donald West, senior vice president- editor, BROADCASTING magazine. Noon -6 p.m.- Program screenings and hospitality suites open. Main building, floors two and three. 9:30-10:45 a.m.-"What's Happening to Advertising ?" Grand ballroom. Moder- ator: Kevin O'Brien, vice president -general manager, Krvuçrv) San Francisco. Board of directors dinner (underwritten by Tribune Entertainment Co.), by invitation Panelists: Richard Balsiger, director of advertising, Mazda Motors of America; Karen only. Eadon, vice president /marketing, Taco Bell; Charles McCabe Jr., executive vice 10 p.m.- Worldvision party. Tonga room. president /corporate marketing and communications, Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co., and Anthony Ponturo, vice president, corporate media and sports marketing, Thursday, Jan. 9 10:45 a.m. -Coffee break. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.- "Indie" Promotion Awards and the Best in Promotion and 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.- Registration. Advertising from Around the Globe. Grand ballroom. Presenters: Paul Bissonette, 7:45 -9:15 a.m. -Public policy breakfast, featuring senior staff of FCC, Congress vice president /creative services, wPIx.TV New York, and Steven Poitras, director of and Bush administration. Terrace room. Moderator: Shaun Sheehan, vice presi- marketing, Krvu -TV. Produced by Morton Slakoff, senior vice president, creative dent/Washington, Tribune Broadcasting Co. Breakfast will be preceded by Advertis- services, MCA TV; Paul Bissonette, vice president /creative services, wPIx.TV New York, ing Council presentation, given by James Dowdle, president -chief executive officer, and Steven Bell, vice president -general manager, KTLA(TY' Los Angeles.

WHO, WHAT AND WARES IN SAN FRANCISCO

* asterisks denote new programing or service.

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Desi Entertainment Awards *, The Stellar III, Exploitables 4, Family Entertainment, First -run series-Starring the Actors, Re- Awards: A Gospel Tribute to Dr. Martin Guts and Glory, Gasp, The Legend Group, turn to Eden, Starting from Scratch. Mini- Luther King Jr., Second Generation *. Movie Greats, Perry Mason Features, The - series -Voice of the Heart, Sword of Hon- Sports-Chicago Cubs baseball. matics, Young and Reckless, TV Net. our. Off -network hours-Streets of San Francisco, Love Boat, Little House on the Prairie, Barnaby Jones, Return to Eden, Twentieth Televisies Suites 240 -242 -244 Mawr Inn. INri- Ik IV Suites 362-3MM -366 Ben Casey, Breaking Point, Combat, Don 10201 West Pico Blvd. 4000 Warner Blvd. Lane Show, The Invaders, Squad, Los Angeles, Calif. 90035 Burbank, Calif. 91522 Mod Starting from Scratch. 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Headquarters will be seanne, A Different World, The Andy Grif- Superstars of Wrestling, WWF Wrestling fith Show, The Beverly Hillbillies, The Bob Challenge, WWF Wrestling Spotlight. the Savoy Hotel, 580 Gery St. Newhart Show, Cannon, Clint Eastwood in Phone or faz: 415-441-2700. Rawhide, Rawhide, The Cosby Show, Fam- Worldvision Suites 268 -270 -274

70 Television Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting AND WHEN YOU THINK OF EIGHT YEARS OF CONTINUED GROWTH ONLY ONE NAME COMES TO MIND

I I I 4 5 '85 -'86 '86 -'87 '87 -'88 '88 -'89 '89 -'90 '90 -'91 Seasons TV REPORTER REFUSES TO up with the TV set NAME SOURCE eepng Burbank to Sixth from enne WHOI(TV) reporter, who failed to provide court Home is where the ous, hosted Home Vid- Buena Vista Television's vice information he acquired star is eo of the Stars special last president, eastern season and will regional sales manager, With a late addition to likely while investigating reprise the role Ken Solomon-previ- NATPE -bound program- next season, says Bennett. ously at Paramount triple- murder case, says ing fare, TPE is float- -as general sales manager, ing Home Video of the he is to reporting to Meidel. prepared to go jail Stars as a possible Coming & goings A high -ranking to protect his sources first -run series. According execu- The Candy to Alan Bennett, tive at Twentieth Televi- exec- man can By Rich Brown utive vice president of sion says that the stu- sales, TPE, the New dio has completed a deal To ballyhoo the fall 1992 York syndicator is still to bring over Para- off - network distribu- An Illinois TV reporter covering mount Domestic Televi- tion of Camp Candy, a celebrated local murder case sion's senior vice pres- the NBC Saturday morn- who has refused to reveal his ident of advertising and ing animated series ac- confidential sources to police said he promotion, Meryl Co- quired from Saban Enter- tainment, is prepared to go to jail to protect their hen, as senior vice presi- Worldvision Enterprises is bringing identities. dent of marketing, a the slot currently filled by real John Candy to Bob Arya, a reporter for WHOI(TV) Fred Bierman. Bier- meet INTV convention- Peoria, Ill., will face a Jan. 22 hearing man, the source said, will goers at a Camp Candy at appellate court in Springfield, Ill., move into "another to dispute earlier contempt charges area," presumably pro- made against him. Arya has so far graming, where he has resisted court attempts to obtain confi- expressed an interest in dential interviews he had conducted "expanding his horizons." Since joining while investigating a 1988 triple -mur- Twentieth as chairman der case. of the syndication and net- "I believe ethically, morally and work production divi- constitutionally what I'm doing is Backyard barbecues of sions, Lucie Salhany, who right," says Arya. "It's a triple -mur- the rich and famous may was formerly president der case involving some very seedy be Robin Leach's next big of Paramount Domestic Candy comes to beat people, and if my sources are re- Television, has hired San Francisco vealed, there's a very serious threat considering it as a Paramount's vice presi- party that Worldvision weekly or a series dent and general sales will be against their lives. I can't afford to of spe- sponsoring at cials, depending manager, Greg Meidel, as back down; there's too much at stake, on the the Fairmont Hotel this level of interest. Robin president of Twen- Wednesday evening professionally and personally." Leach, host of TPE's tieth's syndication arm. (Jan. 8), according to Bob The dispute dates at least as far back Lifestyles of the Rich and As first reported in Raleigh, senior vice as last August, when the court subpoe- Famous and Runaway "Bi- Coastal" (Dec. 9), president of sales, naed Arya to turn over all information with the Rich and Fam- Twentieth has signed Worldvision. that he had in connection with the case. At a hearing two months later, taining confidentiality wou d have to been tested in the courts. He says me- Arya said the information sought was be weighed against the public interest dia organizations have avoided similar not subject to disclosure as outlined by involved and the criminals' right to a disputes in the past by providing suffi- the Illinois Reporters Privilege Stat- speedy trial. cient information to the courts. Craven ute. His reasoning was that the police Despite Arya's protestations, the says that Arya could be facing a long had not exhausted all other available trial court divested him of the report- jail sentence if the appellate court up- sources for the information and had er's privilege and ordered him to dis- holds the contempt ruling. not proved that the information sought close the information. When Arya re- "I hope the three -member panel was essential. fused, he was found in contempt of will recognize that if they rule against The police involved in the investi- court. The appellate court stayed the us, they have acted as dentists in re- gation have testified that they ques- judge's order until it could reconsider moving the teeth from a law which is tioned all known associates of the sus- the matter. supposed to have some, says Arya. pects and spent hundreds of hours Arya's attorney, Donald Craven, "If we lose on the appellate level, trying to investigate the case. Police says that to his knowledge, the Illinois we're going to take this as far as we also said that Arya's interest in main- Reporters Privilege Statute has not yet have to go."

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'Source: Nielsen ROSY Nov. Feb. May. July 1984 -1991 71992 Multimedia Entertainment. Inc. All rights reserved. Broadcasting's Ratings Week LI Dec23 -29 ABC CBS NBC FOX MONDAY 14.9 26 13.7 24 10.6118 NO PROGRAMING 8:00 10. Evening Shade 14.0/26 43. MacGyver 9.9/18 8:30 9. Major Dad 14.2/25 33. NBC Monday Night 9:00 7. Murphy Brown 14.4/24 3. NFL Monday Night Movies -The Sound of 9:30 Football- Chicago Bears at 11. Designg Wmn 13.9/23 Music 10.6/18 10:00 San Francisco 49ers 17. Northern Exposure 16.7/31 10:30 12.8/22 TUESDAY 8.1/20 6.5 17 7.4;19 NO PROGRAMING 8:00 61. Full House 8.3/22 57. Rescue: 911 8.4/22 8:30 53. Home Improvmt 8.7/22 78. I'll Fly Away 6.2/16 9:00 35. Roseanne 10.4/26 82. CBS Tuesday Night 9:30 44. Coach 9.8/24 Movie-Unconquered 10:00 44. In the Heat of the Night 81. Homefront 5.8/14 5.6/14 10:30 9.8/24 i WEDNESDAY 8.3 17 7.4,' 16 10.3 i 22 NO PROGRAMING 8:00 67. Dinosaurs 7.6/17 25. Unsolved Mysteries 68. Brooklyn Bridge 7.5/16 8:30 64. Wonder Years 7.9/16 12.4/27 9:00 48. Doogie Howser 9.3/18 35. Jake and the Fatman 52. NBA Basketball 61. Anything B /Love 7.8/15 10.4/21 - 9:30 Boston Celtics at Chicago 10:00 53. Dolly Parton: Christmas Bulls 29. 48 Hours 11.1/24 8.8/18 10:30 at Home 8.7/19 THURSDAY 9.5; 17 9.7;'17 12.9/23 9.4/16 8:00 57. Entertainers '91: Top 20 17. Cosby 12.8/22 27. Simpsons 11.9/20 30. Top Cops 11.0/19 8:30 8.4/15 13. A Diffnt. World 13.6/24 69. Drexell's Class 7.3/13 9:00 46. FBI: Untold Stories 9.7/17 4. Cheers 15.6/27 50. Beverly Hills 90210 9:30 34. American Det. 10.5/18 51. Kennedy Center Honors 14. Wings 13.4/23 9.1/16 10:00 9.0/16 40. Primetime Live 10.1/19 32. L.A. Law 10.9/20 10:30 FRIDAY 12.5/24 6.6/13 9.4;'18 6.3;12 8:00 15. Family Matters 13.0/24 63. Disney Christmas on Ice 28. Matlock 11.5/21 8:30 26. Step By Step 12.0/22 8.2/15 I 77. Fox Night at the Movies 9:00 30. Perfect Stmgrs 11.0/20 55. Pacific Station 8.6/16 Special-The Fly II 6.3/12 71. Carol Burnett 7.2/13 9:30 37. Baby Talk 10.3/19 65. Dear John 7.8/15 10:00 57. Reasonable Doubts 8. 20/20 14.3/29 88. Meaning of Life 4.3/9 10:30 i i 8.4/17 SATURDAY 7.8/15 6.4/12 12.4/23 5.8/10 8:00 72. Sinbad and Friends 15. Golden Girls 13.0/24 73. Cops 6.7/12 80. P.S. I Luv U 5.9/11 8:30 7.0/13 12. Golden Girls 13.7/25 66. Cops 2 7.7/14 9:00 5. Empty Nest 14.9/27 86. Roc 4.5/8 69. Young Riders 7.3/13 9:30 75. Blockbuster Bowl 21. Nurses 12.7/23 87. Get A Life 4.4/8 10:00 6.5/13 49. The Commish 9.2/18 42. Sisters 10.0/19 10:30 i i SUNDAY 11.2/18 16.6/27 12.4/20 7:00 82. True Colors 5.6/9 76. Life Goes On 6.4/11 1. 60 Minutes 20.0/33 Movie of the Week 7:30 6. 85. Parker Lewis 4.9/8 Sundav -Ghost Dad 8:00 21 Am Fun Hme Vid 12.7/20 17. Murder, She Wrote 14.7/24 47. In Living Color 9.5/15 8:30 21. Am Fun People 12.7/20 12.8/20 73. Roc 6.7/11 9:00 37. Monied w /Childn 10.3/16 17. ABC Sunday Night 40. NBC Sunday Night 9:30 2. CBS Sunday Movie 55. Herman's Head 8.6/1.4 Movie-Spartacus Pt. 1 - Movie -From the Dead of Face of a Stranger 16.8/27 79. Get a Life 6.0/10 10:00 12.8/21 Night Pt. 1 10.1/16 10:30 84. Charlie Hoover 5.1/8 WEEK'S AVGS 10.4/19 10.2/19 10.8/20 7.1/12 SSN. TO DATE 12.1/20 13.4/22 12.5/21 7.7/13 RANKING /SHOW [PROGRAM RATING /SHARE] 'PREMIERE SOURCE: A.C. NIELSEN YELLOW TINT IS WINNER OF TIME SLOT 74 Television Jan 61992 Broadcasting Grade A comedy (Slightly cracked) If you're shopping for unbeatable sitcom, it's not a variety show, it's not see their favorite recurring characters comedy, we've got the freshest show on stand -up comedy -it's a "skit-com!" and running gags. the market: ALMOST LIVE! Each half-hour show is an inspired ALMOST LIVE! is one comedy series lìvly a head of its time, ALMOST scramble of that will go over easy with your viewers. LIVE! is hosted by John Keister, the .1' monologues and Put it on your shopping list now! bald new look of comedy. Each J sketches shot ALMOST LIVE! IT'S ALMOST HERE! weekday Keister and his zany troupe ' before a live ,M of "irregulars" serve up a farm - audience, commer- fresh, wacky brand of humor that cial parodies and has extra-large appeal! hilarious sketches shot And ALMOST LIVE! has a on location! Fans will winning format. It's not a tune in day after day to

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SUBSCRIBERS GO FOR GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE Pay-per-view Olympics marketing push lines up 100,000 sports fans

By Sharon D. Moshavi are confident they will reach their goal of having the event available to 40 Approximately 100,000 cable million homes. They are targeting the subscribers responded to the 20% of cable systems that service 80% Olympics Triplecast's first ad- of cable subscribers, or about 40 mil- vertising campaign and ordered the lion homes. About 18 million of those two -week, three- channel 1992 sum- homes already have pay per view, and mer event, according to Olympics ex- another 18 million subscribers are in ecutives. systems that are pay -per -view capable. The media blitz, which started in Most of those homes will likely be mid -November and carried through to given addressable converters. The re- the end of December, focused on of- maining four million homes will have fering the Triplecast as a Christmas little alternative but to use the traps. gift. In addition to a print campaign, Although the Triplecast will offer cable avails and the NBC O &O's were eight different promotions over the used, and according to Triplecast ex- months leading up to the games, exec- ecutives, 80% of NBC affiliates aired utives expect only about 25% of all spots as well. The $170 gold package, orders to come during that time. Me- which included an Olympic warm -up ing their own calls. Lake estimates dia awareness is what needs to be built jacket among its perks, was the most that for every order taken, at least four over the next few months. They ex- popular. About 66% of all orderers calls were made, meaning a total of pect three -quarters of all orders to reserved the gold package, 29% the 400,000 calls have come in. come in not much more than the last $125 silver package and the remaining The voice center has been capable week before the event begins. "But ordered the $95 bronze package, of handling one million calls per building awareness through media which offers the event only on week- week, and is being upgraded to take in over the next few months will be key ends. Customers who bought the gold twice as many calls starting this to getting those orders. Helping the package had to put some money down; month. The January promotional angle image of the product, creating value the rest will begin a five -step payment is a sweepstakes offering a trip to the perception, hopefully will ultimately plan in February. Super Bowl. Anyone who calls the convince cable subscribers to say According to Steve Lake, vice presi- voice center's 1 -800- Olympic number yes," said Lake. The event has also dent, consumer services, a higher per- will automatically be eligible to win gotten some outside help. The Triple- centage of customers ordered the gold the trip. While Olympics executives cast was touted in U.S. News & World package during this promotion than did expect the sweepstakes to dramatically Report's year-end issue as one of the those who purchased the event in a test increase the number of calls to the top 24 things to watch for in 1992. in Los Angeles several months ago. In center, Lake said the number of actual NBC is using its own medium for free that test, which elicited a couple of orders taken will likely be less in Janu- promotion as well, such as booking thousand buys, 54% purchased the gold ary than during the Christmas promo- Triplecast anchor Ahmad Rashad on package. But purchase of the silver tion. the Tonight show last week to push the package was nearly double in the Los January will be a key month in that event. Angeles test, with 44% taking the $125 all cable operators' equipment orders Faced with a variety of challenges option. Just 2% bought the bronze pack- are due. Operators need to estimate a in trying to sell a new product to both age in the Los Angeles experiment, and projected buy rate so they can decide cable subscribers and operators, NBC 5% purchased it during the Christmas how many pay -per-view -friendly con- confronts yet another obstacle: the re- promotion. verter boxes and how many disposable cession. Because of the dampening Most of the calls are coming in to traps will be needed. Although many economy, the Triplecast's marketing the Triplecast voice center in Vienna, of the top 10 MSO's have not yet emphasis, which has been emphasiz- Va. Some cable operators, though - signed a contract to carry the Olym- ing the gold package, will shift to the most notably Media General-are tak- pics, Triplecast executives say they less expensive silver package.

78 Cable Jan 61992 Broadcasting CABLE CHANNEL C LENGES FOX AFFILIATE IN EUREKA King World channel draws r tings that give San Francisco's KTVU(TV) a challenge

By Sharon D. Moshavi better on KCBL this November than it Oprah's best November 1991 rating was in the same period last year, but came at 10 a.m., with a 2/8, beating n the year it has been in existence, its airings have been greatly reduced. KTVU'S / Love Lucy and The Judge, KCBL, King World's local- origina- During November 1991, Oprah aired both of which earned a 1.4. In the tion channel in Eureka, Calif., has four times daily, compared with the same time period for November 1990, managed to give competitor KTVU(TV), nine airings it was getting in Novem- KCBL's Oprah was also ahead of the Fox affiliate imported from San ber 1990. Its cumulative rating for No- KTVU, bringing in a 0.8/5, compared Francisco, a run for its money. Al- vember 1991 is a 7, compared with a with a 0.1 /1 for I Love Lucy and a though KCBL, which has 80% penetra- 4.7 for November 1990. 0.4/2 for Bewitched. tion in the Eureka market, is consistently far behind the market's m 1991. Nmihecn Light,Commumcation. Inc. broadcast affiliates, it has begun beating KTVU in some key time periods. For the most part though, KCBL's ratings story has not changed significant- ly. Adding other distributors' programing to King World's mix has been a help. The addition of the Disney Af- ternoon has boosted the 3 -5 p.m. block, with a cumulative rating that has gone from a 2.3 in November 1990 to a 4 for the same period this tILFEt1il 11111/191 Adding other distributors' programing, like Disney Afternoon, to King World's mix has been a help.

year, putting it neck -and -neck with KTVU. In November 1990, KTVU out- distanced KCBL in every half -hour during the 3 -5 p.m. block. In prime access, KCBL's Wheel of Fortune's 7 p.m. ratings fell slightly, from a 6 rating/10 share in November 5/8 1990 to a for the same period MADE FROM CULTURED PAST.. SKIM 1991. KTVU in November 1990 was MILK. SALT ENZYMES, AK'ö behind KBCL with a 0.6/1 for Cheers, but closed the gap in November 1991, NEI WI 1 Bi 1198 ó, moving up to a 3/5. KCBL's Jeopardy! took a leap, going from a 5/10 last November to a 7/11 the same period this year. But KTVU went down slightly in the 7:30 p.m. slot, from a 3/5 in November 1990 to a 2/4 in November 1991. Tribune has also joined the channel. iNf ADVOIAGf WE'RE ABOUT i0 GIVE IOU NAY SUN [OVALLY UNFAIR, adding its Geraldo to the mix of King World product. Geraldo airs four When you want to attract both viewers and advertisers, call us times a day on KCBL, garnering a cu- at (612)476 -0478 and ask about our interactive 800 and 900 number promotions. mulative rating of three. In its best We've helped major companies develop bait their markets can't resist.

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GARRISON KEILLOR: AN AMERICAN RADIO ROMANCE

WLT is pure fiction and any resem- blance, as we say, is purely coinciden- tal. None of the radio shows de- scribed- Friendly Neighbor, The WLT Noontime Jubilee or Adventures in Homemaking- resemble shows I heard as a child. I never heard, for example, of a blind baseball announcer or a woman who broadcast naked, as LaWella Wells does. Radio people in real life don't lead lives anywhere near as raunchy as the WLT folks did. We only wish we could. So many people in radio claim that they always knew they would work in radio some way or another, from an early age. When did you first realize that radio was going to play such a major role in your life?

As a child I stood in the closet and pretended I was on the radio, talking into the handle of my mother's Hoover upright vacuum. But then I outgrew the handle and forgot about radio. My entry into broadcasting was a com- As creator/host of A Prairie Home The subtitle of your new book is "A Ra- plete accident. I was a parking lot Companion (1974 -87) and The Ameri- dio Romance," which one would guess attendant at the University of Minne- refers to your with can Radio Company (since 1989), also own relationship sota it was a hard winter. radio. What is the this in 1962 and Garrison Keillor has defied radio in- nature of "romance" and what are its origins? Cars drove into the lot at 7 a.m., one dustry logic-and formatics. Through after the other, rolled down their win- his unusual (and humorous) mix of I went into radio as a way of impress- dows and handed me their money. ing a girl I been talk- story and song, his weekly radio pro- knew, and I've And out of the windows came the ing to her on the since... gram holds its loyal audience by pok- radio ever sound of guys on the radio, having a ing at the heart, if not the heartland, imagining her listening to me as she great time. They were talking about wheels around town in a white con- of American sensibilities and sensitiv- the weather and I was living the ities. Keillor continues his fascination vertible, her long auburn hair flowing weather. Radio was an easy choice. If in the breeze. I imagine with radio in WLT: A Radio Ro- Sometimes you can impress girls and have a her tossing her head back and laughing mance, published in November by Vi- cushy job. you've got it made. light, tinkly laughter at some wonder- king Books, the tale of a bevy of color- We've heard the adage "a picture is ful thing I just said. ful folk from radio's golden age who worth a thousand words" at least a thou- are equally fascinated with the magic But it's not the same on television? sand times. Does radio suffer from its lack of pictures? of radio and the power of the fledgling On television I imagine I'm talking to medium -and with Minneapolis radio our old neighbor lady who liked to take The spoken word, not pictures, is the station WLT (With Lettuce and Toma- a load off her feet and sit and eat bon- doorway to memory. The simple, de- to). bons and watch. There's no romance in pressing fact about going on television BROADCAST/NC's Reed E. Bunzel television; it's just the Wal -Mart of the is that nobody remembers 10 minutes caught Keillor in the middle of a hec- mind. Radio is infinitely sexier. later a single thing you said. If I tell tic cross-country publicity tour and stones on radio, I will run into people How much of the "persona" of WLT radio to the got him ponder nature of radio in your book comes from memory, months and years later who can repeat and the influences it has on both the imagination, research or a combination back to me what I said, word for performer and the public. of all three? word. This never ceases to amaze.

BR Radio Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting How different is commercial radio today over the power lines and along the return to if it weren't for the ghosts. compared to the early days of radio as bean rows. So that's what I do. And There are three spirits who live in the depicted in "WIT: A Radio Romance "? the result may be sort of undistin- flyspace up over the stage, and when- Commercial radio today is all formats, guished-I tend to be a clumsy writer ever I set foot on that stage I'm scared not shows. You have talk radio, which compared to people really dedicated to to death they'll cut a rope and I'll get tends to be buzz radio, or you have writing, and I am definitely a minor- nailed by the asbestos curtain in the one of 57 varieties of music formats, league performer, being all too casual middle of the monologue. It's hard to each one seamless, faceless and with- about it. But it makes for a good life. do comedy when you feel death hover- out surprises. There are no nuts in the Next week I work on a new novel, and ing overhead. pudding; it's all blended and homoge- on Saturday night I get to sing. Are these the same ghosts who so often nized so that each portion is the same. We hear talk that you're considering make it difficult for anyone to ever go You don't tune in a radio station to leaving New York, or at least escaping home again? hear somebody, you tune in for a every now and then. How much truth is I hate to embarrass my fellow Minne- there in this, and might the truth include "sound" that market research indi- sotans, who would take my return as a a return to Minnesota? cates you ought to enjoy. On WLT sign of failure. Performers ought to there was a schedule of programs and I like doing shows in New York. You keep moving, looking for fresh pas- shows, each one different, and some get a very jazzy audience, and there's ture, like Canada. We're negotiating of them outright unusual. Radio today a vast pool of talent-actors and musi- with the Canadian Broadcasting Co. to is designed for background, a sort of cians- passionate and dedicated peo- carry our show, and if it goes well, I sound system. Radio at WLT was show ple who you don't find elsewhere. But could move the American Radio Com- business. it's crazy for us to be in New York. pany to Halifax or Moose Jaw or How do you think your radio programs It's too expensive to do business here. Churchill Bay and start telling my sto- would have fared on commercial radio? So we're looking for a place to roost ries all over again. Unfortunately, I next year. We'd like to do about eight am too I like commercial radio people, al- homesick, and the place I'm weeks in New York, for the fun of it, homesick for is a ways have. When I get a chance to Minnesota. It's di- and then do 20 weeks someplace else lemma. visit stations like WGN(AM) in Chicago A performer ought to stay on and get the job done. Minnesota cer- the road, but a or WCCO(AM) in Minneapolis or writer needs to squat tainly is a possibility- Minnesota someplace. I KGO(AM) in San Francisco, I feel right will never figure out the Public Radio still owns the World answer at home, among colleagues. But Prai- to this, not if I live the rest of Theatre in St. Paul, which I'd love to my life. rie Home Companion and American Radio Company are throwbacks, and there's no place in commercial radio for them. Commercial radio marches forward, and I don't. I'm still trying to defend the Alamo, and everybody knows the Alamo was lost a long time ago. I'm trying to get families to sit down and turn on the radio and listen MUR to it, but families don't do that any- AWARD' more. But sometimes you need to look reality in the face and deny it. I do that very well. I still believe that radio is magical. Would it be possible to do what you do, week after week, on television, or is there an element found in radio that would be lost on the tiny screen? When it comes to the finest in radio and Putting our little show on television is television journalism, the name says it all. like throwing your mother down the stairs. You can try it once or twice, Edward R. Murrow's accomplishments embody the purpose of the RTNDA Murrow and she may survive it, but you don't Awards -to recognize radio and television journalism's very best work. want to make a practice of it. It hardly This year's RTNDA Murrow Awards entry deadline is January 31, 1992. All material entered must improves her disposition at all, and it have aired in calendar year 1991. Competition is open to all U.S. radio and television does you no good, either. stations. Awards are presented in five categories: Overall Excellence, Spot News Coverage, Con- Would you describe yourself as a per- tinuing Coverage, Investigative Reporting, and News Series/Documentary. former, a novelist or a sort of careerist ombudsman? Your station could be one of ten to receive a Murrow Award at RTNDA's gala presentation, September 23, 1992, in San Antonio, Texas. For more information, contact RTNDA. Ever since I was a little kid I've had a strong conviction that it's good to avoid leading a boring life, and one way to do this is to keep switching directions. You dig potatoes in the morning in and the afternoon you Radio- Television News Directors Association work as a crop duster, flying in low 1000 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 615, Washington, DC 20036; (2021659.6510; fax (2021223 -4007

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NETWORKS WORK TOWARD COMPROMISE WITH AFFILIATES ON CABLE/NETWORK CROSSOWNERSHIP NAB board meeting will be forum for discussion of issue; FCC -proposed safeguards to allay fears of affiliates might offer common ground

By Randy Sukow INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE The major broadcast television networks and their affiliates are T he FCC has renewed the license of KKMG(FM) Pueblo, Colo., dismiss- holding out hope that they can ing charges leveled by rival KIKX -FM Manitou Springs, Colo., of build a compromise on the controver- unauthorized broadcasting of a taped telephone conversation, indecency sial cable/network crossownership and drug trafficking. rules by the start of the upcoming Na- The charges fail "to raise a substantial and material question of fact," tional Association of Broadcasters an- the FCC Mass Media Bureau said in an order released Dec. 27. nual winter board meeting. Former KIKX -FM General Manager Michael Haman, in an informal Two networks are currently talking objection to KKMG's renewal, alleged: with their affiliate associations, and at KKMG disc jockeys in April 1990 taped and edited a telephone least one-NBC -hopes to have a conversation with an announcer for KIKX -FM to make it appear he did not compromise set of safeguards in place know what two plus two equals, and then without permission broadcast before the start of the meeting (Jan. the tape. 10 -16) in La Quinta (Palm Springs), Also in April 1990, a KKMG disc jockey, apparently unaware his mike Calif. But an agreement between ABC was open, broadcast a "stream of profanities" and later sold cocaine to a and its affiliates does not appear to be friend who was visiting him in the studio. moving as rapidly. Although FCC rules require stations to inform people before broadcast- "I believe the NAB board meeting ing telephone conversations with them, the FCC said, "a single unautho- will likely become a focal point for rized broadcast of a telephone conversation is not generally significant discussions between the two," NAB enough" to warrant action against a license. President Eddie Fritts said last week. The FCC dismissed the indecency complaint, saying it currently has no "We would expect the NAB board authority to enforce the anti -indecency statute between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. meeting to be the forum for substan- The alleged infraction occurred at 2 a.m. tive discussions to take place." Safe- Drug use by station employes is a "matter of grave concern," the FCC guards recently proposed by the FCC said. But, it said, it will take action only if the evidence is undisputed or if "might offer some common ground" there has been a criminal conviction. "In the present case, the record for the parties to resolve the conflict contains no adjudicated finding or undisputed evidence that an illegal drug quickly, he said. sale took place in KKMG's control room or that the announcer in question Under heavy lobbying from the net- used drugs." works, last month the FCC reopened a According to the FCC, KKMG concedes the announcer told his friend, proceeding to lift or relax the current "I have some Coke. Do you want some Coke ?" "The licensee denies, ban network/cable crossownership however, that a sale of cocaine took place, choosing instead to believe the (BROADCASTING, Dec. 9, 1991). As announcer's explanation that he was offering the friend a soft drink," the the networks fought for the proceeding FCC said. through the fall, their affiliates worked The FCC said KKMG fired the announcer "at the conclusion of his shift just as hard to kill it. The NAB board, because, by allowing a guest in the control room and by using an expletive dominated by network affiliates, even over the air, he breached station policy." took the rare action of taking a posi-

88 Washington Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting tion on a network/affiliate dispute by ing to listen. I hope that we are going to filiates stand with the other network opposing the networks. be able to work out something," said affiliates in opposition to lifting the Affiliates fear that network pur- Kalthoff, who is the government -rela- rules, said Mick Schafbuck, vice pres- chase of cable systems-or cable tions representative for the NBC affili- ident and general manager, KOIN -TV MSO purchase of a network -would ates. The government- relations repre- Portland, Ore., and chairman of the speed the shift of power to the cable sentatives on the network affiliate CBS Affiliates Advisory Board. industry. Network -owned cable sys- boards plan to be at the NAB board NAB itself is staying on the side- tems could refuse to carry rival broad- meeting. "We're going to make a re- lines for now, waiting for the net- cast affiliates on their systems or give port to NAB as to our positions, and works to resolve the situation on their prime cable channel positions. each one may be a little different. But I own. "We would hope that they could The text of the commission pro- hope they have this pretty well ironed work out their differences before the ceeding, released last Monday (Dec. out by the time we go to Palm Springs board meeting. If not, I would take a 30), proposes "safeguards" to allay on the ninth," Kalthoff said. role at the board meeting toward try- affiliates' fears. It seeks comment on a No similar talks have taken place ing to facilitate some common must -carry requirement for carriage of between CBS and its affiliates. CBS ground," Fritts said. "It's hard to say all affiliated stations by a network- has made it known that it does not which way the wind will blow this owned cable system and a prohibition share ABC's and NBC's level of inter- issue, but I would hope that we could of discrimination in channel position- est in changing the network/cable resolve this at the board meeting with ing. The commission also suggested crossownership rules. But the CBS af- a full and robust discussion of it." national subscriber limits on network - owned cable systems. Possible limits of 10%, 15% or 25% were raised as examples. In a July 1990 report to Arbitron-Scarborough Congress, the FCC stated its opposition to such "horizontal growth" limits on cable MSO's. "We thus seek venture under fire comment on the merits of nonetheless applying such restrictions only with Ratings service plan to market Scarborough report challenged respect to broadcast network cross - ownership," the FCC document says. By Patrick Sheridan Although Olson says "there is a The FCC's proposed safeguards are good possibility, given the current po- similar to proposals made by Capital Arbitron's plan to market VNU litical environment, that the deal will Cities /ABC to its affiliates. The affili- Business Information Services' go through," he believes the Justice ates rejected the plan by a two -to -one (VNU/BIS) Scarborough report Department is eager to receive com- margin in a straw poll, according to is being opposed by broadcast consul- ments from broadcasters on how the Mark MacCarthy, vice president, tant Mark Olson on antitrust grounds. ratings industry works in general, and Washington, Capital Cities/ ABC. The Last month, VNU /BIS announced it The Justice Department can, at its network is taking the position that its was ceasing its Birch radio ratings ser- discretion, open a full hearing into the plan is on the table and it is now up to vices for financial reasons and enter- merger. And that is what Olson hopes the affiliates to present a more defini- ing into an exclusive five -year joint it will do in this case. "I want broad- tive reply. "We look forward to some- venture with Arbitron to market VNU/ casters to know this is a rare opportu- thing coming back to us- something BIS's Scarborough report to TV and nity to have the ratings industry exam- that would solve the problem," Mac- radio stations. Approximately 100 sta- ined." Carthy said. "So far, we haven't seen tions subscribe to the report. anything like that." The Department of Justice, as man- Events appear to be moving more dated by the Hart- Scott -Rodino Act, quickly at NBC, where the network and must review the transaction and give SECOND THAT MOTION affiliates hoped to have a compromise its approval. T he FCC, in a decision an- finalized before the NAB board meet- Olson of Covina, Calif., plans to nounced last week, affirmed ing. By early this week, affiliate repre- file a petition to deny by the end of the the license renewal of WWOR -TV sentatives and network executives plan week with the Justice Department. New York, agreeing with the to have held a conference call to work "There are already anti -competitive FCC administrative law judge's out differences. Expected to be in on the practices going on in the ratings indus- decision to throw out the compet- call: Richard Cotton, NBC executive try [and the merger] creates a greater ing application of Garden State vice president and general counsel; imbalance," he says. In a letter to Broadcasting. The AU had Robert Hynes, NBC vice president, broadcasters soliciting comments to found that Garden State had Washington; James Waterbury, general Justice, Olson said Arbitron policies abused FCC processes by filing a manager, KWWL -TV Waterloo, Iowa; "have the effect of discouraging alter- competing application for the Eric Bremmer, president, King Broad- native ratings and research projects." purpose of exacting a seulement casting, Seattle, and Robert Kalthoff, Olson says his attempts to launch an payment from WWOR -TV. The president and general manager, KBJR -TV alternative ratings service last year were ALJ had also rejected the $2 -mil- Duluth, Minn. stymied by "broadcasters' fears of pun- lion settlement agreement be- "NBC is going to come back with ishment from Arbitron if they sold us tween the station and WWOR -TV. some specific suggestions and we're go- time to advertise our service."

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ATV: TRYING i0 PLAY GAMES Company sees game channel as way to exploit interactive technology; offers equity to MSO's; half of employes laid off in past few weeks By Foisíe Geoffrey systems have the channel capacity to channel concept, ACTV may still even consider offering ACTV. profit from licensing its technology to ver a year ago, ACTV ended its Lack's pitch to MSO's includes the others who would then use it with their test of interactive television argument that the game channel would own programing. In effect, the 25 0 programing on a cable system help pay for the compression upgrade. cents to 50 cents per month it receives in western Massachusetts. Since that He said games skew to older viewers: from Canadian MSO Le Groupe Vi- time, it has neither begun another test "Cable's weakest demographic is 50- deotron is a licensing fee, since the nor started to offer its programing plus. Since the audience is getting latter produces its own programing. commercially. Lacking a workable older...the game channel is not just Videotron has also offered to fund the strategy to develop its patented tech- good programing but right for the game channel with $2 million, contin- nology, the company last summer gent on ACTV's finding five other turned to John Lack, whose experi- ACTV President and MSO's to do the same. ence includes stints as chief operating Chief Executive Until ACTV finds the right format officer of Warner Amex Satellite En- Officer and partners for cable television, it is tertainment and vice president and John Lack said he has relying on interactive television's use general manager of CBS Radio Spot been frustrated because for educational and other purposes to Sales. cable operators want to provide revenue. Lack said he expects Lack has now narrowed ACTV's ACTV to double its revenue, to $2.5 initial vision of a cornucopia of inter- wait for channel million to $3 million in 1992. Several active formats to a bread -and- butter compression to become a weeks ago, Lack laid off half the em- channel offering exclusively games reality before helping ployes and closed its Long Island pro- that viewers would play at home for duction facility to help keep the com- money and prizes. The company is develop programing, pany from going through its cash currently trying to get five MSO's to such as the game reserves -which decreased $1.5 mil- commit both $2 million each and sys- channel, that will fill the lion during the first nine months of tem channel space. 1990, leaving just under $1 million. So far, no definitive agreements extra capacity. The purposes of testing the game have been signed with any cable oper- channel are many, said Lack, includ- ators, and ACTV's president and chief future." Interactive television will ing determining "what the churn is executive officer, John Lack, told also allow advertisers, said Lack, to and what people will pay." Hypo- BROADCASTING he is now offering eq- target specific viewers, depending on thetically, he said, ACTV might uity in the company to operators who how they respond to questions. Lack charge $12.95 per month, of which will sign on. He said he has been said an ad agency, which he would not the system operator would keep $7. Of frustrated because cable operators identify, has agreed to put up $1 mil- the remainder, perhaps $1 would go to want to wait for channel compression lion for all the channel's commercial prizes, $2 for programing and $1.5 for to become a reality before helping de- availabilities during the test. marketing, leaving between $1 and velop programing, such as the game Getting MSO's to buy into the game $1.50 for ACTV's bottom line. Lack channel, to fill the extra capacity. channel will be necessary, said Lack, said ACTV is developing game show ACTV, Lack said, wants instead to before equipment manufacturers will concepts with Bob Stewart, producer already "be there" when the capacity retool their converter boxes to accom- of the $100,000 Pyramid. Keeping comes on line. His plan calls for a modate ACTV technology. Such de- viewer interest in the shows is depen- four- to five -month test of the game sign changes will add an extra $30 to dent on offering lots of smaller prizes, channel in the second half of 1992 $40- before manufacturer's mark - said Lack. To handle the fulfillment of followed by a national rollout in 1993 up-to the cost of a box, which, he smaller prizes, ACTV, he said, has and "hitting stride" in 1994, at which said, would have to be redesigned be- been talking with companies that al- time he expects compression to be in cause of channel compression. ready have systems in place, such as use. Currently, only 10% to 12% of If MSO's don't buy into the game both home -shopping -show channels.

90 Business Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting Changing Hands 1991

KJUL(FM) North Las Vegas, Nev. SOLD! Sold by Carrigan Communications PROPOSED STATION TRADES Inc. to American Broadcasting Sys- of sales tems Inc. for $3.2 million on terms. By volume and number CLOSED! Seller is headed by Debra D. Carri- gan, and has no other broadcast inter- This Week: ests. Buyer is headed by Ronald L. AM's $400,000 2 Last year MW sold and closed Shaffer, and owns 100% of common FM's $4,505,614 7 more radio and television sta- voting stock of Steamboat Springs $827,552 2 Communications Inc., licensee of AM -FM's tions for more dollars than any KBCR(AM) -KSBT(FM) Steamboat TV's $50,000 1 other media brokerage firm.` Springs, Colo. KJUL has nostalgia Total $5,783,166 12 In large, medium and small (40's -50's) format on 104.3 kw with 100 kw and antenna 1,181 feet above 1991 to Date: markets, in bull and bear average terrain. AM's $81,529,886 265 economies, no firm achieves WULF(AM)WKXH -FM Alma, Ga. FM's $220,511,223 282 more for its clients. We wel- Sold by Queen City Broadcasting Co. AM -FM's $337,129,401 212 come your call for a discrete, to The Hays Group for $427,552. Sell- 83 er is headed by John Wiggins, who TV's $1,067,579,400 confidential discussion about recently purchased KDXR(FM) Borger Total $1,706,749,910 842 your objectives for 1992 - and (Amarillo), Tex. ( "Changing For 1990 total see Jan. 7. 1991 BROADCASTING. Hands," Dec. 23). Wiggins has inter- beyond. ests in wwFN(FM) Florence, S.C., KGLA(AM) Gretna, La. Sold by WKZF(FM) Bayboro, N.C., and West Jefferson Broadcasting Inc. to Providing the Broadcast Indus- WNKX(FM) Centerville, Tenn. Buyer is CBC Inc. for $300,000. Terms: headed by Page Peary, and also owns $25,000 down payment and $275,000 try with Brokerage Services WPSO(AM) New Port Richey, Fla. on terms. Seller is headed by Ralph Based Strictly on Integrity, WULF is fulltimer with country format M. Hartwell II and has no other broad- Discretion and Results. on 1400 khz and 1 kw. WKXH has cast interests. Buyer is headed by Er- country format on 95.9 mhz with 1.9 nesto Schweikert III, and has no other kw and antenna 397 feet above aver- broadcast interests. KGLA has Spanish RANDALL E. JEFFERY age terrain. Broker: The Connelly Co. format on 1540 khz with 500 w day. 407-295-2572 WETZ(FM)- WATQ-FM New Martins- KSPK(FM) Walsenburg, Colo. Sold ELLIOT B. EVERS ville, W.Va. Sold by Thomas Com- by Mainstreet Broadcasting Co. Inc. 415-391-4877 munications Corp. to HBN Communi- to Paul R. Bossen and Mark R. Bos- BRIAN E. COBB cations Inc. for $400,000; Allied sert for $290,500. Terms: $50,500 CHARLES E. GIDDENS Capital Corp. is foreclosing on loan to cash at closing and $240,000 on 703-827-2727 seller. Seller is also licensee of terms. Seller is headed by Cindi Har- WKKW -FM Clarksburg and WBES -FM grave, and has no other broadcast in- Dunbar, both West Virginia. Buyer is terests. Buyers, Paul and Mark Bos- RADIO and TELEVISION BROKERAGE FINANCING APPRAISALS headed by William Haught, who is sert, are brothers; Paul Bossert is chief general manager of stations. wETz has engineer at KYMS(FM) Santa Ana, oldies format on 1330 khz with I kw Calif., and plans to resign. KSPK -FM day. WATQ -FM has AOR format on has country format on 102.3 mhz with 103.9 mhz with 3 kw and antenna 298 1.9 kw and antenna 377 feet above LUV. feet above average terrain. average terrain. WKZF(FM) New Bern, N.C. Sold by. WLCO(FM) Clyde, Ohio Sold by Atlantic Broadcasting Inc. to Jay Mei- Family Broadcasting & Communica- senhelder for $375,000. Seller is tions Corp. to S & S Communications headed by John Wiggins, who is also Group Inc. for $280,000 on terms. MEDIA VENTURE selling WULF(AM) -WKXH(FM) Alma, Seller is headed by Erasmo Cruz Jr., Ga. (see above). Buyer is in public and has no other broadcast interests. PARTNERS relations, and has no other broadcast Buyer is headed by Kent D. Smith interests. WKZF has country format on and David L. Searfoss, and has no WASHINGTON, DC 97.9 khz with 3 kw and antenna 375 other broadcast interests. WLCO has ORLANDO SAN FRANCISCO feet above average terrain. Broker: C &W format on 100.9 mhz with 3 kw above average .mace: Paul Kagan and Assodares. Inc. The Connelly Co. and Kozacko -Hor- and antenna 300 feet and Radio Business Rehort ton Co. terrain.

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Information: (212) 254 -4800. Owl awards sponsored by Retirement Research 1m. 10-- Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation. Entries must have been produced in Dr. Thomas Stanley, FCC chief luncheon. Speaker: lss. 31- Deadline for entries for the 24th annual the United States and broadcast between Jan. 1 engineer. Washington Marriott, Washington. Infor- Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards sponsored and Dec. 31, 1991. Information: (312) 915 -6868 or mation: Mary Blasinsky. (202) 833 -2684. by the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards Com- (312) 664 -6100. mittee and the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial. En- lac 17 Alabama Broadcasters Association Associa- -If- tries must have been published or broadcast in the 96.44-South Carolina Cable Television 45th annual winter convention. Sheraton Airport Marriott, Columbia, United States for the first time in 1991. Information: tion winter meeting. Downtown Inn, Huntsville, Ala. Information: (205) 979-1690. (404) 252-2454. Jennifer Phillips, (202) 333-1880. S.C. Information: Nancy Home, Jss. 20.24-NATPE International convention. New Association an- Ms. Deadline for application to Harvard Uni- Feb. 4-5- Arizona Cable Television Convention Center, New Orleans. Informa- 31- Orleans versity Neiman Fellowships for Journalists. Appli- nual meeting. Hyatt Regency, Phoenix, Ariz. Infor- tion: (213) 282 -8801. cants must be full -time news, editorial employes or mation: (602) 955 -4122. Jss. 21-Southern California Cable Association photographers with newspapers, press services, Feb. 54-20th annual faculty industry seminar monthly dinner meeting. Sheraton Hotel. Long radio, television or magazines (except for trade sponsored by International Radio and Television Beach, Calif. Information: Kathie Delkos, (310) 398- journals); have three years of professional experi- Society. Theme: "Surviving in the 1990's: Is Broad- 2553 ence in the media and must obtain their employer's casting on Its Way Up or Out ?" New York Marriott for leave for the academic -6650. Jss. 21- 23-47th annual Georgia Radio-Television consent a of absence East Side, New York. Information: (212) 867 year. Information: (617) 495 -2237. Institute sponsored by Georgia Association of Feb. 54 -Urban Network third annual conference. Broadcasters. Georgia Center for Continuing Edu- Ms. 31- Deadline tor entries for the 1992 Radio- Stouffer Concourse Hotel, Los Angeles. Informa- cation at the University of Georgia. Athens. Ga. Television News Directors Association Regional tion: (818) 843-5800 Information: (404) 395 -7200. Awards. Open to all radio and television stations. for Video, Video for Comput- Entries must be submitted by stations. Entries from Fob. -"Computers Ms. 21-May 31 -The Television of Dennis Potter, -day sponsored by Society of Mo- individuals, networks or station groups are not eli- ers," all tutorial sponsored by The Museum of Television and Ra- Picture and Television Engineers. Westin St. gible. Information: (202) 659 -6510. tion dio. Museum, New York. Information: (212) 621- Francis, San Francisco. Information: (914) 761- 6600. Jw 31- Deadline for entries for the 1992 Van- 1100. guard Awards sponsored by National Cable Televi- Jss. 33- Deadline for entries for the 1991 National in Radio and Televi- sion Association. Information: (202) 775-3669. Feb. 63-American Women Awards for Education Reporting honoring the best sion board of directors and foundation board meet- education reporting in the print and broadcast me- Ms. 314sb. 2- California Broadcasters Association ing. Washington. Information: Donna F. Cantor, dia during the calendar year 1991. Sponsored by winter conference. Wyndham Hotel, Palm Springs. (202) 429 -5102. Education Writers Association. Information: (202) Calif. Information: (916) 444 -2237. Newsmaker luncheon sponsored by Inter- 429 -9680. Fsr. 7- national Society of Radio and Television. Waldorf - Astoria Hotel, New York. Information: (212) 867- 6650. 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1992 94 Datebook Jan 6 Broadcasting and Video. Loews Hotel, Monte Carlo. Information: Marck 7.10-- National Association of Broadcasters (33) 93- 30 -49 -44 or (fax) (33) 93- 50.70 -14. 36th annual state leadership conference. J.W. Mar- APRIL Feb. 11- "Using Humor in Business," breakfast riott Hotel, Washington. Information: (202) 429- 1992 sponsored by American Women in Radio and Tele- 5300. 4-Third annual mid -Atlantic regional confer- vision, New York City chapter. Intercontinental Ho- Api Marri 9-11 -First annual marketing co-op conference of college broadcasters sponsored by Na- tel, New York. Information: Linda Pellegrini, (212) ence sponsored by Cable Television Administra- tional Association of College Broadcasters. Luzerne 572 -5234. tion and Marketing Society. South Shore Harbour County Community College, Nanticoke, Pa. Infor- Feb. I1 -12- The Georgia Cable Television Associ- Resort and Conference Center, Houston. Informa- mation: Glenn Gutmacher, (401) 863 -2225. ation annual convention. Peachtree Plaza Hotel, tion. (703) 549 -4200. Cabletelevision Advertising Bureau 11th Atlanta. Information: Nancy Home, (404) 252- Api 5-7- Maré I1- Newsmaker luncheon sponsored by In- annual Marriott Marquis, New York. 4371. conference. ternational Radio and Television Society. Waldorf- Information: (212) 751 -7770. Feb I1 -12 -North Carolina Cable Television Associ- Astoria Hotel, New York. Information: (212) 867- Api Newsmaker luncheon sponsored by Inter- ation winter meeting. Washington Duke Inn, Dur- 6650. 7- national Radio and Television Society. Waldorf-As- ham, N.C. Information: (919) 821 -4711. Mrá 12-15-National Federation of Community toria Hotel, New York. Information: (212) 867 -6650. Feb 11- 12- Television Advertising Forum, spon- Broadcasters annual conference. Seattle. Informa- Api 7 -Sept. 20- Tribute to Bob and Ray, spon- of National Advertisers. Wal- tion: Wendy Muzzy, (202) 393 -2355. sored by Association sored by The Museum of Television and Radio. dorf- Astoria Hotel, New York. Information: (212) Ora 13-15- "Economic Issues in the 1992 Elec- Museum, New York. Information: (212) 621 -6600. 697 -5950. tions," conference for journalists sponsored by Api I-11-American Association of Advertising Communi- Foundation for American Communications and the Feb. 12-14-Satellite Broadcasting and Agencies annual convention. Ritz -Carlton, Naples, cations Association winter conference. Reno, Nev. Ford Foundation. Asilomar Conference Center. Pa- Fla. Information: (703) 549 -6990. cific Grove, Calif. Information: (213) 851 -7372. April 10.12- Television Bureau of Advertising 37th Feb. 17- Broadcast Cable Credit Association Marck 14-The Green Eyeshade Awards program I9- annual meeting. Las Vegas. Information: Eleanor credit seminar. Town and Country Hotel, San Die- sponsored by Society of Professional Journalists, Pachnik, (212) 486 -1111. go. Information: Cathy Lynch, (708) 296 -0200. Atlanta professional chapter. Atlanta Airport Marri- ott, College Park, Ga. Information: Kat Yancey. Api 10.15-MIP -TV international television pro- Feb. West Virginia Broadcasters Association 10- (404) 496 -9957. gram marketplace. Palais des Festivals, Cannes, seminar. Charleston Marriott, Charleston, sales France. Information: (212) 689 -4220. W. Va. Information: Marilyn Fletcher, (304) 344- Mardi IS- Deadline for entries for second Interna- 3798. tional Competition for New Media Technology. In- Api 12.16- National Association of Broadcasters formation: Christine Davet, (514) 842 -5333. 70th annual convention. Las Vegas Convention Feb. 110.19 -- Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Mardi 16-10-North Central Cable Television Asso- Center, Las Vegas. winter convention. The Edgewater Hotel, Madison, ciation trade show and convention. Hyatt Regency Wisc. Information: John Laabs. (608) 255 -2600. Api 17 -10 -14th annual black college radio con- Hotel, Minneapolis. Information: (612) 641 -0268. vention sponsored by National Association of Black kb. 19 -West Virginia Broadcasters Association Maré 17- American Advertising Federation gov- College Broadcasters. Paschal Hotel, Atlanta. Infor- sales seminar. Morgantown Ramada Inn, Morgan- ernment affairs conference. Willard Hotel, Wash- mation: Lo Jelks, (404) 523 -6136. town, W. Va. Information: Marilyn Fletcher, (304) ington. Information: Clark Rector, (202) 898 -0089. 344 -3798. April f2-- "Getting to the Top: Negotiating the Ob- Mardi 1$- Presentation of International Broadcast- stacle Course." breakfast sponsored by American Feb. 19-20- Broadcast Cable Financial Manage- ing Awards for "world's best radio and TV commer- Women in Radio and Television, New York City ment Association and Broadcast Cable Credit As- Informa- cials." sponsored by Hollywood Radio and Televi- chapter. Intercontinental Hotel, New York. sociation board of directors meeting. Town and sion Society. Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles. tion: Linda Pellegrini, (212) 572 -5234. Country Hotel. San Diego. Information: Cathy Information: (818) 769 -4313. Lynch, (708) 296 -0200. Apra 22 -24- Broadcast Cable Financial Manage- annual New Mardi 19 -48th annual Radio and Television Corre- ment Association 32nd convention. Feb. Federal Communications Bar Association 20- spondents Association dinner. Washington Hilton, York Hilton, New York. luncheon. Speaker: Sharon Percy Rockefeller, Washington. Information: Ivan Goldberg, (202) Communications Bar Association president of WETA. Washington Marriott, Washing- Api 23-Federal 828-7016. luncheon. Cathleen Black president of ton. Information: Mary Blasinsky, (202) 833 -2684. Speaker: Marck 19- Federal Communications Bar Associa- American Newspaper Publishers Association. Michigan ysi. 24-20- Broadcasters Association tion luncheon. Speaker: Newton Minow, former Washington Marriott, Washington. Information: mid -winter Lansing Lansing, conference. Center, FCC chairman. Washington Marriott, Washington. Mary Blasinsky, (202) 833 -2684. Mich. Information: (517) 484 -7444. Information: Mary Blasinsky. (202) 833 -2684. Api 26-May 2-Golden Rose of Montreux festival Feb. 24-29- Advanced management training Marck I9 -17th annual Commendation Awards cer- for light entertainment television programs. Spon- seminar for public broadcasting executives emony sponsored by American Women in Radio sored by Swiss Broadcasting Corporation and the sponsored by Stanford University, Alaska Public and Television. The Waldorf- Astoria Hotel, New City of Montreux. Montreux, Switzerland. Informa- Radio Network, Management Action Programs, Inc. York. Information: (202) 429 -5102. tion: (212) 223 -0044. and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Palo Api 29 -Gold Medal Award dinner sponsored by Alto, Calif. Information: Karen Cox (907) 277- Mardi 20-22-Fourth annual western conference of 2776. college broadcasters sponsored by National Asso- International Radio and Television Society. Wal- ciation of College Broadcasters. University of dorf- Astoria Hotel, New York. Information: (212) Feb. 24-23-Texas Cable Show, sponsored by Tex- Southern California, Los Angeles. Information: 867 -6650. as Cable TV Association. San Antonio Convention Glenn Gutmacher, (401) 863 -2225. Center, San Antonio, Tex. Information: (512) 474- 2082. Mara 2520 -West Virginia Broadcasters Associa- MAY 1992 tion spring conference for managers, programers. Feb. 27.20- "New Ways to Win New Business," engineers and associates. Sheraton Inn, Martins- seminar sponsored May 24-Public Radio annual conference. Shera- by American Association of Ad- burg, W. Va. Information: Marilyn Fletcher, (304) vertising Agencies. ton Hotel, Seattle. Arrowwood Conference Center, 344 -3798. Rye Brook, N.Y. Information: Linda Field, (212) Mel 3-6- National Cable Television Association an- 682 -2500. Mara 25-20-National Broadcasting Society/Alpha nual convention. Dallas Convention Center, Dallas. Epsilon Rho national convention. Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, Washington. Information: (803) 777- Muy S -Women In Cable Accolades breakfast. Dal- 3324 or (412) 357 -3210. las. Information: Cathy Pena, (312) 661 -1700. MARCH 1992 Mardi 26- "Broadcasters Call on West Virginia May 13-Broadcaster of the Year luncheon spon- Congressmen," sponsored by West Virginia Broad - sored by International Radio and Television Soci- 01rá 4-7-23rd Country Radio Seminar. spon- casters Association. Washington. Information: Mari- ety. Waldorf- Astoria Hotel, New York. Information: sored by Country Radio Broadcasters. Opryland lyn Fletcher, (304) 344 -3798. (212) 867 -6650. Hotel, Nashville. Information: (615) 327 -4487. /Ara 31-Deadline for entries for 1992 Radio- Muy 19- "Women in Sports Media," luncheon Mardi 0.2 -11th annual Northern California Radio Television News Directors Foundation Fellowships. sponsored by American Women in Radio and Tele- and Television News Directors Association conven- Three fellowships to be awarded. Information: vision, New York City chapter. Intercontinental Ho- tion and awards. Clarion Inn, Napa Valley. Calif. (202) 659 -6510. tel, New York. 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constantly chip away at our basic On second thought, less for them COMPRESSION FRONT LINE freedoms in the guise of protecting us (viewers and commercial availabil- EDITOR: We very much enjoy your from all evils. These saviors should ities) is more for us!Michael J. magazine and are especially pleased leave the First Amendment alone and Fiorile, vice president/general manag- with your new format. Keep up the start solving some real problems er, KOVR(TV) Stockton, Calif. great work. before an entire economy, let alone I found the article in your Dec. the Fifth Estate, bottoms out. 9, 1991, issue by Sharon Moshavi, Representative Joseph Kennedy, "HDTV /Compressed NTSC Sys- of all people, is co- sponsoring legisla- HALL OF FAMERS tem in the Works," quite interesting. tion to impose a warning label in EDITOR: May I congratulate you on For the past two years our small the content of all alcohol advertising behalf of the Caucus for Producers, station has been working on VQ com- you say? Joseph Kennedy? Does he Writers and Directors for your Dec. pression with a university located know how his grandfather made the 9, 1991, special edition featuring the in the western United States. I am family fortune upon which he sits? first 60 inductees to the BROAD- pleased to report that we too have Oh hell, Old Joe was probably sipping CASTING Magazine Hall of Fame. We had success in compressing NTSC on an unlabeled bottle of whiskey were proud to see four of our cur- full- motion video. with a little smirk on his face when he rent members listed among those pres- We have accomplished ratios of read your article. Thomas L. Ber- tigious names: Mark Goodson, 13.5:1 and 20:1 in these experiments. ry, Berry Best Services Ltd., Washing- Norman Lear, Aaron Spelling and Although this may not be the entire ton. Grant Tinker. answer for HDTV over- the -air trans- I also found your abbreviated mission, compression certainly history of radio and television and ca- plays a major role. How very interest- ble IS MORE ing that just over two years ago, LESS that will remain in the reference areas people such as Joe Flaherty of CBS EDITOR: I noted with interest your of many libraries. said that a digital answer to HDTV Dec. 9, 1991, "Closed Circuit" item The selection of The First Sixty was out of the question until at least regarding the Sacramento, Calif., had to be a most challenging assign- the year 2000. So R &D is dead in prime time switch and related revenue ment; doubtless many of your read- America ?-Stephen J. Fouce, presi- changes. You titled your article ers have alternative suggestions. I dent, KCRA -TV Burbank, Calif. "Less Is More," quoting KCRA -TV have no quarrel whatsoever with sources explaining that more reve- your selections; they are all worthy of nue has been generated with an earlier nomination. But I do have some AC, NOT MOR late newscast despite a 29% share candidates for future years. My sug- loss in households. include Walt Disney, EDITOR: I noticed in your Dec. 16, gestions arguendo that your Sid Caesar, Chet 1991, issue you listed WJR(AM) De- Assuming Newton Minow, of costs points is accurate, Antho- troit's format as MOR/Talk in the analysis per Huntley, Robert E. Kinter, article never makes mention Elaine article on the fall Birch ratings. We your ny Vincent Barrett Geoghegan, lost avails from the elimination really aren't middle -of-the -road of the Sterne Carrington, Rod Serling, 7 -8 p.m. period. Paul anymore. In fact our music, what little of their time David Wolper, Bud Yorkin, KCRA -TV's Entertainment Tonight per- his associates we play, is AC. Amy Grant and Junger Witt (and 11 and a 6 Simply Red are on our playlist, not formed an HH rating Tony Thomas and Susan Harris), demo rating at 7:30 p.m. last Perry Como and Bing Crosby. women Leonard Stem, Fred Silverman, until it was moved to 1 1:30 Edgar A correct format for w1R would year George Schaefer, Schenck, where it does a 4 HH rating (2 Nor- be news/talk/AC. If you find that too p.m. Stan Marguiles, Dick Berg, in Arbitron) and ones in the Wasserman, Quinn confusing, my second choice would rating man Felton, Lew Ney, be full service/AC.-Phil Boyce, pro- demos. Martin, Dan Seymour, Ed Overall, KCRA -TV's prime time B. Lord, H.V. Kaltenbom, gram director, WJR(AM) Detroit. Phillips has gone from number one to number William Shirer, Carmen Culver, three since the switch. Both KOVR Marcy Carsey, Paddy Chayefsky, CNEERS (ABC) and the local CBS affiliate Garry Marshall, Richard Levinson EDITOR: My beer is involuntarily have experienced substantial audi- and William Link. David Levy, frothing in the bottle. Your Nov. 11, ence growth at 7 -8 p.m., 8 -11 p.m. president, Wilshire Productions 1991, box on the threat to beer ads and 11- midnight, while KCRA has Inc. , Beverly Hills, Calif. makes me want to shove the First declined in audience and reduced its Edito/s note. We appreciate the suggestions and wel- Amendment down the throats of saleable inventory in the 7-11:30 come any other nominations for future induction into the Hall our wonderful "representatives" who p.m. time period by more than 50%. of Fame.

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HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT WJOWWWJO, St. Cloud, MN is looking for a reporter with experience to work in four -person com- HELP WANTED MANAGEMENT puterized newsroom. Applicant should be good General manager for Vermont station. Know how with a sound bite, fast on the keyboard. and pos- Manager needed for 1 kw LPN station currently rat to compete, but tired of big city race? Desire sess good on -air skills. T &R to Steve Stewart, Box on -air, but needing inventive, sales and promotion - line charming small market? Sales oriented, bottom 220. St. Cloud. MN 56302. EOE. minded leadership. Excellent opportunity. All re- conscious with successful track record. Resume to plies confidential. Write Box A-3. EOE. Box A -1. EOE. HELP WANTED PROGRAMING Regional sales manager: Needed for satellite General manager, Central California. Our firm is PRODUCTION AND OTHERS sales office. Must have strong supervisory and lo- looking for an unusual radio station general man- cal television sales skills. Will consider strong local ager who is first and foremost a hands -on sales- radio sales manager. Please send resume to: Gen- Love 99-FM - Millersburg, PA has an immediate person. Our general managers are the best sales eral Sales Manager. KEYT -TV. 730 Miramonte opening for a professional production manager /on- people in their markets and can train and lead their Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109. EOE. air talent with 2 or more years experience. If you staffs to be #1. If you would like to join our success LOVE the broadcast business, send tape, copy team and have managerial experience in small or ABC samples, resume, references & salary needs to Jim Local sales manager: affiliate in Sacramento medium markets, this position may be for you. We Hepler, PO Box 519, Gratz, PA 17030. EOE. in search of local sales manager. Requires out- also welcome applications from GSM's ready to standing leadership, motivation and training skills move up. Resume and references to Box T -15. with the ability to capture dollars through new mar- EOE. SITUATIONS WANTED MANAGEMENT keting strategies. Previous sales management experience a plus, proven talent and dedication a must. Send resume: KOVR-TV, 2713 KOVR Drive, GSM: New England medium market, prefer NY and Turnarounds/startups only. AMs, FMs, combos. West Sacramento, CA 95605 AUN: Greg Bendin, Boston. National exp. Great opportunity with new New York, New England. Sales & management GSM. No phone calls. EOE M/F. group. EUE. Send resume today to Box A -8. trained GM, GSM. Unrated, large & major market experience. Tired of funding losses, write me. If you're making money, get someone else. Replies Growing Michigan Fox TV station seeks individ- strictly confidential. Box T -50. ual to manage commercial production department HELP WANTED SALLY of three. Must be creative with ability to sell pro- 20 year pro broadcaster: Multi- media, -format, duction services to station clients. Call Dave at 1- Account executive: Local account executive market; goal /bottom line driven; super track re- 800- 733-2065 to learn more about this solid oppor- wanted for leading Soft Adult Contemporary station cord, references. Sales, sales /mgmt., group VP. tunity. EOE. in major East Coast market. Looking for an aggres- Reply to Box A -2. sive, goal -oriented, well- organized person. Prior ra- Foreign language translators, voice -over an- dio sales experience desirable. Successful appli- General manager: 20 years small market experi- nouncers: Freelance talent needed to translate, not as long -term situa- cant should be detail oriented, have a thorough ence. Salary important as voice-over, and/or language- direct television pro- understanding of qualitative research, have good tion. Box 2188, Laughlin, NV 89209. grams from English into the following languages: people skills and be able to execute a tight collec- German, Indonesian, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, tions policy. Must be committed to bringing in new French, Spanish, Chinese, Hungarian, Czech, Slo- SITUATIONS WANTED SALES dollars. Send resume to: J. Christopher Broullire, vak, Polish, Russian, Albanian, Lithuanian, Esto- General Sales Manager, WASH -FM, 3400 Idaho nian, Latvian, Bulgarian, Romanian, and Ukrainian. Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016. EOE. Aggressive radio pro, street fighter, promotion Experience in translation or announcing for broad- expert. Computerized sales presentations that cast required. Those accepted must pass on-site grab attention. Medium & large markets only. language competency test. Send resumes to Lisa GSM for major sunbelt radio network. Send re- Glenn Buxton, 502 -886 -3593 Keathley, USIA Television Service, Room 4024, sume to Box T -32. EOE. 601 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20547. No phone EOE. SITUATIONS WANTED PERSONALITY/TALENT calls please. Killer Colorado CHR needs a killer salesperson with SM potential for January opening. Great rat- Finally! 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SITUATIONS WANTED ANNOUNCERS Manager/National program WPBT, Sales manager: Philadelphia 50kw Contemporary marketing: public television in (sunny) South Florida, is looking Christian radio station seeks dynamic sales man- for a dynamic team player to and execute ager who can balance selling with coaching. Must 18 years In radio as announcer, music, program, develop specific funding plans for our national programs be challenged by building, leading, training and and public service director. Dependable, stable, including travel and presentations motivating new sales team. Five years broadcast excellent references. All shifts. Mike, 904 -255- to corporations, foundations, governmentaVquasi-govemmental sales a must, management experience preferred. 6950. funders, prospective co- Looking for professional, creative team player able producers, distributors, etc. This position participates in the new program to interact with GM & OM. EEO employer. Reply to development process and should WZZD. 117 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444. SITUATIONS WANTED TECHNICAL bring special expertise to the marketability of concepts to prospective funders, distributors and after- market pur- Midwest AM-FM looking for bright, energetic, suc- Former AM, FM 8 TV chief looking for any posi- chases as well as creating the necessary written cessful street salesperson ready for sales manage- tion in Alaska. Edward Tone, 2036 Kent Rd. Fol- proposal material. Applicants should possess prior ment. Resume, including sales success refer- croft, PA 19032. experience in the financing/funding of national tele- ences, and why you are ready for the move. Send vision series with budgets in excess of one million in care of Lucille Smothers, 458 Ross Street, Joliet, dollars and a strong marketing/tundraising back- IL 60435. EOE. ground with a record of proven successes; related SITUAT1ONS WANTED NEWS public television experience is helpful. Competitive salary, excellent benefits and the best of working Palm Springs AM Country/FM AC combo seeks Experienced broadcaster. 6 years news, 4 years conditions. Send resume in confidence to: VP/Ad- experienced account executive, bi- lingual helpful. announcing. Will relocate. Brent Frankenhoff, ministrative Services, WPBT, PO Box 2, Miami, FL Resumes only to Jeff Anderson, 490 S. Farrell, Ste. 14782 Hwy. 61 South Boscobel, WI 53805-9108. 33261 -0002. An equal opportunity employer, 202, Palm Springs, CA 92262. EOE. 608- 822 -6385 M/F/HN.

Broadcasting Jan 6 1992 Classified 99 Two openings at number one rated NBC affiliate. Attention Job hunters: We offer hundreds of pub- HELP WANTED TECNNNCiIL Weekend co- anchor /weekday reporter and bureau lished leads with optional instant access; plus chief. Must be good storytellers/shooters. Will work agent representation, free referral with no place- Maintenance engineer/ sch wanted with studio hard and long hours. Send nonreturnable tapes ment fees, and much morel Ask about our all new and ENG experience. Resume to Chief Engineer, and resumes to: Keith Frank, ND, Idaho 8 TV, PO "Portfolio of Services ". Media Marketing, PO Box KEYT -TV. PO Box 729, Santa Barbara, CA 93102. Box 2148, Idaho Falls, ID 83203. EOE. 1476-PSB, Palm Harbor, Fl 34682- 1476.813 -786- EOE 3603 or FASTFAX: 813 -787 -5808. Writer CNN Business News-New York. Must have at least two years experience in broadcast writing Be on TV: Many needed for commercials. Now HELP WANTED NEWS or financial journalism. Salary commensurate with hiring all ages. For casting info call 615- 779-7111 experience and talent. Write: Bill Dorman, Deputy ext. T -681. Managing Editor, CNN KWTV-9 assignment editor: Aggressive high -en- Business News, 5 Penn Plaza, NYC, NY 10001. CNN is ergy take -charge person needed for Oklahoma an equal opportunity employer. ALLIED FIELDS City CBS TV affiliate. We have all the tools - uplink, related live ENG, live helicopter. BA plus experi- Videotape editor: 39HTV has an immediate open- HELP WANTED INSTRUCTION KWTV, PO Box ence. Resumes to: Billye Gavitt, ing for a videotape editor. If you can make a Grass 14159, Oklahoma City, OK 73113. EOE/M -F. Valley 41 do everything except laundry (but you're The American University School of Communica- working on it), we want to talk to you. Experience Wanted: News director. Major group- owned, #1 tion in Washington, DC seeks graduate fellows to with Kaleidoscope and Chyron or similar systems ranked affiliate wants its news to be similarly assist in teaching and professional duties while required. Creative flair and input a must. Send tape ranked. resume, news management phi- earning a Master's degree in Journalism and Pub- Send and and resume immediately to Trish Silvas, Marketing lic Affairs. This 10 -month program begins in Sep- losophy to Box T -61. EOE. Director, 7700 Westpark, Houston, TX, 77063. tember. Program includes Washington intemships EOE, M/F. Publicist for Washington, DC news unit. Must be and a faculty with top professional credentials. For experienced in all aspects of program publicity more information, write to: School of Communica- Graphic artist: full -time position available at CNN. with expertise in pitching stories and public rela- The Ameri- Aurora experience preferred. Strong design and tions, Graduate Journalism Committee, tions strategies. Must have good media contacts, University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW, typography skills necessary. Must be willing to can strong writing skills and solid news judgment. Re- Washington, DC 20016 -8017. EOE. work any schedule. Need to have at least 2 years ply to Box T -62. EOE. of experience. BFA in graphics design or equiva- University of Illinois, Urbana -Champaign: Assis- lent design degree required. Reporter: Still haven't found the right person to Send resume to: Pat tant professor in broadcast news, tenure- track. Costello/Graphics replace one of our strong male reporters. Need Coordinator, CNN, Inc. /Graph- Significant professional broadcast news experi- ics Dept., 1 CNN Center, Atlanta, creative, hard -nosed individual who can produce GA 30348. EOE. ence in reporting, writing and field production; strong, investigative reports, as well as general master's re- EFP cameraperson/edltor: #1 station in the U.S. teaching experience; and degree assignments. One year commercial TV on -air ex- full -time seeks a new member of our programing team. You quired. Ph.D. preferred. Academic year, perience, college degree, editing knowledge and 1992 $30,000 must be a motivated. skilled, highly creative team position, beginning Aug. 21, Salary anchor potential. non -returnable tape, resume 3/4" player who is ready to take on the challenge of your range. To ensure full consideration, applications references to Mac Thompson, News Director, names and and life. One- person Betacam experience and know- with full details on qualifications and -TV, PO Box Charleston, SC 29402. re- WCBD 879, ledge of BVE-600 required. Send resume and tapes phone numbers of three references should be EOE. Drug test mandatory. No phone calls. Landay, Chair, to: Joseph Cook, Production Manager. WABC -TV. 7 ceived by Jan. 31, 1992, by Jerry Search Committee, Department of Journalism, 119 Producer: Emmy winning station needs creative Lincoln Square, NY, NY 10023. No telephone calls please We are an equal opportunity employer. Gregory Hall, 810 S. Wright St., Urbana IL 61801. individual to produce lively, fast paced newscasts. EOE. Don't need a show stacker. One year commercial Traffic: Small New England independent seeking TV experience producing a newscast, college de- of radio -television seeks leader for 2 person traffic department. Strong Col- Lecturer: The department -returnable tape gree, editing knowledge. 3/4" non umbine skills required. Salary negotiable depend- lecturer (term appointment) to teach undergrad- your best show, resume and references to Mac in television production, of ing on experience. Resume to Box T -42. EOE. uate/graduate courses Thompson, News Director, WCBD -1V, PO Box 879, broadcast writing. performance and criticism. Mas- Charleston, SC 29402. EOE. Drug test mandatory. ters degree plus five years of significant industry- No phone calls. related experience required. Deadline February 1, SITUATIONS WANTED MANAGEMENT 1992. Send resume and three references to: De- Small Midwestern affiliate has opening for sports partment of Radio-Television, SIUC. Carbondale, IL director. Not entry level position. Second banana, 62901. SIUC is an equal opportunity /affirmative ac- looking to move up to number 1? Send resume and Consulting: Manager highlighted in WSJ article tion employer. photo to Box A-4. EOE. about LPTV available for consulting. More than seven years experience managing profitable News, sports and weather anchors for top rated LPTVs. For rates contact Ken Shapiro 312 -951- HELP WANTED SALES medium market in Southeast. Experienced people 0871. 1636 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60614. only. Send resume to Box A -5. EOE. Nearly 100 markets already taken. If you have what it takes to live on $2,000 in commissions per Executive producer: Top -rated news department SITUATIONS WANTED NEWS month while you build your own business into a six - looking for strong #2 person. Three years of news figure income, call us now. We need good people producing experience required. Will consider indi- knowledgeable with media sales, and /or production experience in: viduals with strong assignment desk background. Outstanding sportscaster (also newsperson) looking for a good station in which to Buffalo, Charleston/Huntington, Dallas, Denver, Superior writing and editorial skills required. Must work. Call Ed, 216-929-0131. Duluth/Superior, Idaho, Knoxville/Bristol, Las Ve- work well with people. Send resume, writing sam- gas, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Montana, Pittsburgh, ples, and news philosophy to: Elliott Wiser, News Vietnam: Southeast Asia. American cameraman Raleigh- Durham, San Diego, Flint/Grand Rapids Director, WTVR -TV, 3301 West Broad Street, Rich- based in Bangkok available for TV -news assign- and West -Central Texas. We market the world's mond, VA 23230. No phone calls. M/F /EOE. ment. BVW -300 camera. Call or fax. John Basko largest stock library of animated effects, plus pre- 66 -2- 254 -8901. produced TV commercials and custom characters HELP WANTED PROGRAMING like Jim ( "Hey Vern, It's Ernest ") Varney and much Dhka, Jordan, Gretzky, Navtratilova...l've inter- more. Call Lee Michaels at Cascom Syndication, PRODUCTION A OTHERS viewed them all. Six year veteran of the Chicago 615- 242 -8900. EOE. radio market and Orioles, minor -league announcer looking to work as a television anchor/re- Traffic manager: Seeking experienced individual sports EMPLOYMENT SERVICES to oversee station programing, logs and traffic porter full -time. Michael King 708 -232 -8811. functions. Columbine experience preferred. Fax Let Interstate Helicopter Service help you regain Government Jobs 516,040-S59,230/yr. Now hir- 815 -963 -0201 or mail resumes to Tim Sharky, Gen- your competitive edge with a turbine powered heli- ing. Call 1- 805 -962 -8000 ext. R -7833 for current eral Manager, WTVO -TV, PO Box 470, Rockford, IL copter piloted by an award -winning pilot/reporter. federal list. 61105. EOE. Call Jim Johnson at 405 -632 -5683. Law enforcement Jobs. $17,542- $86,682/yr. Po- Producer /photographer: The production facility of lice, sheriff, state patrol, correctional officers. 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100 Classified Jan 6 1992 Broadcast NELP WANTED NEWS CONTINUED WANTED TO BUY EQUIPMENT RADIO PROGRAMING SERVICES Used 1" or VHS videotape. Looking for large REPORTER quantities. Will pay shipping. Call Carpel Video 301- 694 -3500. /44 Lum and Abner The Northwest's leading news station is Top dollar for your used AM or FM transmitter. Call Are Back looking for an experienced general as- now. Transcom Corp., 800-441 -8454. ..piling up profits signment reporter. If you're the best in for sponsors and stations. your shop... better yet, the best in your 15-minute programs from market... rush a non -returnable tape and the golden age of radio. two copies of your resume to: FOR SALE EQUIPMENT PROGRAM DISTRIBUTORS PO Drawer 1737 Jonesboro, Arkansas 72403 501972 -5884 Bob Jordan AM transmitters: Continental /Harris 1 KW, News Director CCA/MCM 2.5KW. CCA/Harris 5KW, Harris/RCA c/o Human Resources Department 10KW, Harris/CCA 50KW. Transcom 800 -441- 8454. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY KING 5 Television 333 Dexter Avenue North FM transmitters: RCA 20KW. Collins 10KW, CCA 1 Seattle, WA 98109 2.5KW, Collins 1KW. Transcom 800-441-8454. Time Brokers This is a rare opportunity for a talented AM and FM transmitter, used, excellent condition. FOR SALE broadcast journalist. No phone calls. Guaranteed. Financing available. Transcom. 215- please. 884 -0888. FAX 215-884 -0738. Texas Metro C. FM Principals Only FM antennas. CP antennas, excellent price, quick Box A -7 delivery from recognized leader in antenna design. 415 Jampro Antennas, Inc. 916-383 -1177. t THE Hove TEAM EOE MFHC TV antennas. Custom design 60 KW peak input TELEVISION power. Quick delivery. Excellent coverage. Recog- nized in design and manufacturing. Horizontal, el- liptical and circular polarized. Jampro Antennas, HELP WANTED PROGRAMING ALLIED FIELDS Inc. 916 -383 -1177. PROMOTION A OTHERS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Blank videotape: Betacam, 3/4" & 1 ". Broadcast quality guaranteed and evaluated. Betacam - 20's $4.99. 3/4" - 20 minutes 3/4" - 60 minutes - $5.99, 51.95p ":m $8.99. 1" - 60 minutes $24.99 in quantity. Magneti- O Hof Li Ft cally examined, cleaned and packaged. Guaran- pTV Anchor, Reporter, Weather, Sports, Soles. teed to perform as new. Sony, 3M, Fuji, or Ampex. u Producer and Entry Level Jobs. For more info. call Carpel Video toll free, 1 -800- C Rodio Disc Jockey. News, Program Director. 238 -4300 Head of Audience Promotion Soles and Entry Level Jobs. transmitters Broadcast equipment (used): AM/FM The Children's Channel, a London -based, satel- 1- 900 -786 -7800 RPU's. antennas, consoles, processing, turn- rr7w Nan* s,d ema..k. P.VlOcapo.rnows STL's lite- delivered children's programming service, tables, automation, tape equipment, monitors, etc. zzr.W.zzzzz X111.. is seeking a Head of Audience Promotion, Continental Communications, 3227 Magnolia, St. Louis, MO 63118. 314 -664 -4497, FAX 314 -664- a senior level management position. Will over- 9427. see all promotional messages of The Children's Channel including on -air, outside media, press w% tatw WW la1 TW Lease-purchase option. Need equipment for your and public relations, and graphic design. Re- I x15 radio, television or cable operation? NO down pay- sponsibilities include strategic marketing, au- vl)rLI vl ment. NO financials up to $70,000. Carpenter & dience development, and staff and budgetary Press: I Radio jobs, updated daily Associates, Inc. Voice: 504- 764 -6610. Fax: 504- management. Seven to ten years promotion LI Television jobs, updated daily 764 -7170. experience required and knowledge of children's Q Hear "talking resumés" programming desirable. Interested candidates ® To record "talking resumes" and 1000' tower. Standing in Albion, Nebraska. Heavy should forward a resumé, a 3/4" nonreturnable employers to record job openings Kline tower includes 6-1/8" coax. Purchase in place resumé tape, and reference list by January 17 ?V Weekly memo to improve your lob technique with land and building, or move anywhere. Call Bill to: search Kitchen, 303- 786 -8111. 1 -900- 726 -JOBS Ms. Donna Petersen S199pe,,,,,r, Candidate Screening (5 6 2 7) UHF TV transmitters 2 avail. 30KW, 110KW. Low r. Frank N. Magid Associates, Inc. band 4 good Klystrons low price. Bill Kitchen, Sun- belt Media. 303- 786 -8111. One Research Center Marion, Iowa 52302

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Broadcasting Jan 6 1992 Classified 101 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CONTINUED HELP WANTED INSTRUCTION

Find that Television or Radio job this week! Weekly Magazine to TV and Radio Jobs TV Nana, sport.. Hyena, weave. TV Saab Pedda. Lane elc Joao, Nh,egyna, Nowt NEW YORK NeW6. Raab Law. UNIVERSITY ereca, Salim .a wogen D1bda. A private university in the public service Wary UN Jobe. Itadubban and Wy Lava Jae Job. not Iowa elearberyl ow..ed toys. Nan a betr, FACULTY POSITIONS Current OW Oa only by N. Ier1A IN FILM, VIDEO RADIO Mae lab In WO & Wm VW aW Mastercard L aft/ CayaaN The Department of Film and Television, Undergraduate Division, at New .al.Ce MY Welcome York University is seeking highly qualified Film, Video and Radio profes- 1- 800 -444 -6827 1 week 36.95 1 month 519.95 3 months 549.95 sionals to fill 3 full time faculty positions beginning in September 1992. e 117 W Haman 6P iba SYN R467C.oro. IL 60605 a .era ba b 6.1 These are tenure track appointments.

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EARLY DEADLINE NOTICE Due to Martin Luther King Day, the deadline WANTED TO BUY STATIONS FOR SALE STATIONS for Classified EQUITY CAPITAL WAUSAU, WISC. FOR SALE/LMA/PARTNERSHIP Advertising will be Up to $400K available for acquisition or participation northeast radio Class A with C -3 construction permit in hand. All Noon, Friday January equipment ready to go. Can be on the air quick- property with competitive signal, ly. Send financial qualifications in first letter to: 17, 1992 for the January current positive cash flow and signif- Tom Love 27, 1992 issue. icant growth potential. Call: PO Box 588 (203) 862 -9330 Lufkin, TX 75902

102 Classified Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting FOR SALE STATIONS CONTINUED BROADCASTING'S FOR SALE IRS AUCTION CLASSIFIED RATES Class C FM / 10 KW AM IN FT. BRAGG, KMCM / KMTA Miles City, Montana. CA All orders to place classified ads & all corre- Top audience share, Regional signals 3.7 ACRES W /STUDIO BLDG DE- spondence pertaining to this section should Cover South Eastern Montana, SIGNED BY RCA. ALL EQUIP- be sent to: BROADCASTING, Classified De- Mint equipment, Sales growth, MENT IN PLACE FOR AM STN. partment, 1705 DeSales St., N.W., Washing- Steady economy. $595,000 MIN. BID OF $15,858.60. CALL ton, DC 20036. 202 -659 -2340 (Information only). Call Paul 612 -222-5555 LARRY MINSON (707) 463 -2117. Payable In advance. Check, money order or credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Full and correct payment must accompany all orders. All orders must be in writing by either letter or Fax AM Cent. Fla. $50 Down $250K TAX -TIME APPRAISAL OF 202 -293 -3278. If payment is made by credit AM Fla. E. Coast $50K Down $295K card, indicate card number, expiration date YOUR RADIO -TV STATION and daytime phone number. FM N. Fla. College Town, Terms $850K FM Jax. Fla. New w/Terms $750K 18% January Discount Deadline is Monday at noon Eastern Time for AM /FM N. Fla. Seller Motivated $300K the following Monday's issue Earlier dead- Now From $495.00 lines apply for issues published during a week AM/FM Fla. N. Cent. 50KW "Super "$1.20K containing a legal holiday. A special notice AM /FM Fla. W. Coast 50KW C/F $1.80M Call Ray Rosenblum announcing the earlier deadline will be pub- 1- 402 -385 -7832 (412) 963 -6311 lished above this ratecard. Orders, changes, and/or cancellations must be submitted in writing. NO TELEPHONE ORDERS, CHANGES, AND /OR CANCELLATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. THE FINANCE RADIO SPECIALISTS When placing an ad, indicate the EXACT cat- FOR SALE BY OWNER New Financings Refinances egory desired: Television, Radio, Cable or Al- lied Fields; Help Wanted or Situations Wanted: AM -FM Combo, C3 FM Smaller Markets Restructures Management, Sales, News, etc. If this informa- Southeast Top 100 Market tion is omitted, we will determine the appropri- Assets, Leases, Real Estate SIGNAL PROPERTIES ate category according to the copy. NO make 99 Stole SI., Brooklyn Hts., N.Y. 11201 goods will be run if all information is not in- Some Financing Available 1718) 643-5825 cluded. No personal ads. Call (604) 977 -0961 Rates: Classified listings (non -display). Per issue: Help Wanted: $1.50 per word, $30 weekly minimum. Situations Wanted: 750 per FOR SALE word, $15 weekly minimum. All other classifications: Positive cashflow AM, three- station Midwest $1.50 per word, $30 weekly minimum. FOR SALE market of 100,000. Mortgage assumption is Rates: Classified display (minimum 1 inch, in Full -day. individual seminar for radio investors, given possible, terms also considered. There are upward half inch increments). Per issue' privately to you Group owner /operator with 22 years three possible sister FM stations available to Help Wanted: $130 per inch. Situations Want- experience and ex -NAB General Counsel explain sta- ed: $65 per inch. All order classifications: make this a TREMENDOUS combo. Principals tion search, negotiation. financing. FCC rules. take- $130 per inch. For Sale Stations, Wanted To have other interests & wish to sell quickly. over, and many other topics you choose. Learn how to Buy Stations, Public Notice & Business Op- buy in today's environment. Call Robin Martin or Erwin (303) 242 -7800; Ask for David. portunities advertising require display space. Krasnow today for details and a brochure. Agency commission The Deer River Group only on display space. Washington, D.C. - (202) 659 -3331 Frequency rates available. Blind Box Service: (In addition to basic advertising costs) Situations wanted: No charge. Southern C -2 All other classifications: $15 per ad per issue. The charge for the blind box service applies to C -1 pending advertisers running listings and display ads. Each advertisement must have a separate box $100K down number. BROADCASTING will not forward W. John Grandy tapes, transcripts, portfolios, writing samples, BROADCASTING BROKER or other oversized materials; such materials 117 are returned to sender. Do not use folders, Country Club Drive binders or the like. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 So. Carolina Class A Phone: (805) 541 -1900 Replies to ads with Blind Box numbers Fax: (805) 541 -1906 C -3 In Hand should be addressed to: Box (letter & number), c/o BROADCASTING, 1705 DeSales $50K down St., NW, Washington, DC 20036 Please do not send tapes. Word count: Count each abbreviation, initial, single figure or group of figures or letters FL Coastal Combo as one word each. Symbols such as 35mm, FLORIDA SUNSHINE COD, PD,etc., count as one word each. A Recently upgraded to C -2 phone number with area code and the zip FM - 50,000 watts. Number code count as one word each. one growth market. Arbitron #2. Top 10 growth market The publisher is not responsible for errors in $1,300,000. $400,000 down. printing due to illegible copy -all copy must be clearly typed or printed. Any and all er- Seller financing. rors must be reported to the Classified Ad- vertising Department within 7 days of publi- Central Florida cation date. No credits or make goods will SNOWDEN eISSOC1AteS be made on errors which do not materially New FM affect the advertisement. MEDIA BROKERS Publisher reserves the right to alter classi- Positive cash flow fied copy to conform with the provisions of Tom Snowden Disk Paul Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Publisher reserves the right to ab- Name 919 -355 -0327 (407) 295 -2572 breviate, alter, or reject any copy.

Broadcasting Jan 6 1992 Classified 103 For the Record s

As compiled by BROADCASTING from WHYI -FM Fort Lauderdale, FL Dec. 9 through Dec. 20 and based on Abbreviations: AFC -Antenna For Communica- (BTCH911129GW; 100.7 mhz; 100 kw; ant. 930 lions; AIJ-Administrative Law Judge; a1L- alter- ft.) -Seeks transfer of control from Metroplex Com- filings, authorizations and other FCC ac- nate; ann.-announced; ant.- antenna; aur.- aural; munications Inc. to Brenner Securities Corp. for no tions. aux.-auxiliary; ch.- channel; CH -critical hours.; monetary consideration; transfer is part of three - chg.- change; CP -construction permit; D-day; step process filed simultaneously in order to ulti- DA-directional antenna; Doc. -Docket; ERP- f- mately distribute 60% of Metroplex stock to general fective radiated power; Freq- frequency; HAAT- public in public offering. Transfer includes WFYV- OWNERSHIP CHANGES height above average terrain; H &V- horizontal and AM-FM Jacksonville- Atlantic Beach, WMTX -AM- vertical; khz -kilohertz; kw-kilowatts; lic. -li- FM Pinellas Park -Clearwater and WPRD(AM)- Applications cense; m-meters; mhz -megahertz; mi.- miles; WMGF(FM) Winter Park -Mt. Dora, all Florida; WCRQ -FM Arab, AL (BALH911206HY; 92.7 MP- modification permit; mod.-modification; WERE(AM) -WNCX(FM) Cleveland, and night; mhz; 700 w; ant. 670 ft.) -Seeks assignment of N- pet. for recon.-petition for reconsider- WXBX(AM) -WUFX -FM Buffalo, NY (see individual ation; presunrise service authority; license from Alexandra -Brooke Broadcasting Co. PSA- pwr.- stations). Metroplex is headed by Norman Wain power; RC-remote control; S-A-Scientific-Atlan- Inc. to WCRQ Inc. for $329,000. Seller is headed and Roben Weiss (each 46.65 %). Filed Nov. 29. ta; SH-specified hours; SL studio location; TL- by Kerry G. Rich, who is 40% partner in Kerry Rich transmitter location; trans.-transmitter; TPO- WFYV -AM -FM Jacksonville-Atlantic Beach, FL and Joel Kennamer, partnership, licensee of transmitter power output; U or unl.- unlimited (AM: BTC911129HB; 1460 khz; 5 kw -U; FM: WLLK(FM) Somerset, KY. He is also 100% owner hours; vis.- visual; w- watts; noncommercial. BTCH91 1129HC; 104.5 mhz; 100 kw; ant 984 (.)- of WKXX(FM) Attalla and 75/, stockholder of li- '- Six groups of numbers at end of facilities changes Seeks transfer of control from Metroplex Communi- censee of WRAB(AM) Arab, both Alabama. Buyer items refer to map coordinates. One meter equals cations Inc. to Brenner Securities Corp. for no mon- is headed by Donald R. Mitchell. Mitchell owns 25% 3.28 feet. etary consideration (see WHYI -FM Fort Lauder- of Alexandra -Brooke Broadcasting; approval of in- dale, FL, above). Filed Nov. 29. will make him stant assignment controlling owner assignment of license from Community Pacific with 99% interest. Filed Dec. 6. WMTX -AM -FM Pinellas Park -Clearwater, FL Broadcasting Corp. subsidiaries to Community Pa- (AM: BTC911129GZ; 1040 khz; 5 kw-D, 500 w -N; KKSD(AM)-KASH-FM Anchorage (AM: BA- cific Broadcasting Co. Ltd., new entity, in recapital- FM: BTCH911129HA; 95.7 mhz; 100 kw; ant. 607 L911129E1; 1080 khz; 10 kw -U; FM: ization and reorganization. Assignment includes ft.) -Seeks transfer of control from Metroplex Com- BALH911129HN; 107.5 mhz; 100 kw; ant. 1014 KKSD(AM) -KASH(FM) Anchorage (see above) and munications Inc. to Brenner Securities Corp. for no ft.) -Seeks assignment of license from Community KEED(AM) -KSND(FM) Eugene, OR (see below). monetary consideration (see WHYI -FM Fort Lau- Anchorage Broadcasting Corp. to Community Pa- General partner David Benjamin will contribute derdale, FL, above). Filed Nov. 29. cific Broadcasting Co. Ltd. (see KFIV[AM]- $150,000 and will attain control; $50,000 to be con- KJSN[FM] Modesto, CA, above). Filed Nov. 29. tributed by other general partners. Limited partners WPRD(AM)- WMGF(FM) Winter Park -Mt. Dora, will contribute million (Community FL (AM: BTC911129GX; 1440 khz; 5 kw -D, 1 kw -N; KDMD(TV) Anchorage (BALCT911206KF; ch. $1.45 Pacific $800,000, George $500,000 Robert FM: BTCH911129GY; 107.7 mhz; 100 kw; ant. 33; 5,000 kw -V; 500 kw -A: ant. 98 ft.) -Seeks as- Couch and Zi- carelli $150,000). Norwest Fund 1,584 ft.) -Seeks transfer of control from Metroplex signment of license from Echonet Corp. to Growth expects to convert stock in Community Pacific to common Communications Inc. to Brenner Securities Corp. GREENTV Corp. for $75,000. Seller is headed by (see -FM Fort stock and become controlling shareholder of that for no monetary consideration WHYI Charles Ergen, and is purchasing KUBD(TV) Den- FL, Filed Nov. 29. company. Filed Nov. 29. Lauderdale, above). ver (see below). It is also licensee of LPTV's K22AG Anchorage, K49CJ Colorado Springs and KWIZ -FM Santa Ana, CA (BALH911202HI; 96.7 WRIP(FM) Versailles, IN (BALH911120HK; 103.1 mhz; kw; ft.) assignment K54CQ Fort Collins, both Colordo; K49AY Chey- mhz; 3 kw; ant. 200 ft.) -Seeks assignment of li- 3 ant. 300 -Seeks from Hartong Dearborn enne, WY, and K11SF Austin, TX. Buyer is headed cense from Liberman Broadcasting Inc. to Radio of license B.N. to County Broadcasters Inc. for $85,000. Seller has no other by David M. Drucker, who is principal in licensee. KWIZ Partners, L.P., for $8.75 million ( "Changing interests. is headed by John W. Vice President Penny Drucker holds CP for Hands," Nov. 11). Seller is headed by Jose Liber- broadcast Buyer no interests. Filed WEYS(TV) Key West, FL, and is licensee of LPN man, and is licensee of KWIZ(AM) Santa Ana and Schuler, and has other broadcast Nov. 20. K52BS Santa Fe, NM. Filed Dec. 6. KKHJ(AM) Los Angeles. Buyer is headed by N. KEZL(FM) Fowler, CA (BAPLH911209HX; 96.7 John Douglas, who also owns Douglas Broadcast- KOZX(FM) Cabool, MO (BALH911129HJ; 98.1 ing Inc., licensee KWWN(FM) Placerville, li- mhz; 25 kw; ant. 300 ft.) -Seeks assignment of CP of Calif., mhz; 3 kw; ant. 220 ft.) -Seeks assignment of and KEST(AM) San Francisco and KOBO(AM) cense from KWC Broadcasting Inc. to Twin Cities from Bilmar Communications Inc. to Americom II for Yuba City, CA, which simulcast. Douglas recently Inc. for $115,000. is headed by $1 million. Seller is headed by William Donahue. Broadcasting Seller acquired KAGR(FM) Ventura KMLO(FM) - L. inter- Edward Atsinger Ill, who has 60.78% interest in and Fall Tom Mason, and has no other broadcast brook, which he plans to trimulcast with his is headed by M. Grosen- licensee, has 37.4% interest in KFAX(AM) San ests. Buyer Shelley CA. Filed Dec. 2. Filed Francisco and KKXX -FM Delano, CA, and 50% KMAX(FM) Arcadia, bacher, and has no other broadcast interests. Nov. 29. interest in both KEZL(FM) Fowler and KKLA(FM) KUBD(TV) Denver, CO (BALCT911206KE; ch. Los Angeles, both California. Atsinger and Stuart 59; 5,000 kw-V; 500 kw-A; ant. 1,109 it.) -Seeks KTVO(TV) Billings, MT (BALCT911129KU; ch. Epperson are each 50% owners of Salem Commu- assignment of license from The Denver Channel 59 2; 100 kw -V, 10.2 kw -A; ant. 670 ft.) -Seeks as- nications Corp., licensee of KPDO -AM -FM Port- Partnership Ltd. to UHF Channel 59 Corp. for no signment of license from SJL of Montana Asso- land, OR; KGNW(AM) Seattle -Burien, WA; cash consideration; assignment is filed to reflect tax ciates Ltd. to KTVQ Communications Inc. for ap- KLFE(AM) San Bernardino, KGER(AM) Long and legal changes as result of sale of Colorado proximately $6.8 million; actual price will be Beach, KAVC(FM) Rosamond, KDAR(FM) Oxnard Broadcasters limited partnership interest, no actual contingent upon cash flow multiples as of Dec. 31. and KPRZ(AM) San Marcos, all California; WEZE- ownership changes will occur. Licensee is headed Seller is headed by George D. Lilly, who has inter- (AM) Boston; WRFD(AM) Columbus -Worthington, by David M. Drucker (20 %) and Chas Ergen (80 %), ests in WSTM -TV Syracuse, NY; KSNW(TV) Wichi- OH; WMCA(AM) New York, WKPA(AM) -WEZE- who have interests in Echonet Corp., licensee of ta, KSNG(TV) Garden City, KSNC(TV) Great Bend (FM) New Kensington- Pittsburgh, PA; WYLL(FM) KDMD(TV) Anchorage (see above), and LPTV's and KSNT(TV) Topeka, all Kansas; KSNK(TV) Des Plaines, IL, and recently purchased K22AG Anchorage, K49CJ Colorado Springs and McCook, NE, and WJRT -TV Flint, MI. Buyer's KGEO(AM) -KGFM(FM) Bakersfield, CA, under sub- K54CQ Fort Collins, both Colorado; K49AY Chey- stock is 100% owned by Evening Post Publishing sidiary Grapevine Radio Inc. Salem Communica- enne, WY, and Kl1SF Austin, TX. Filed Dec. 6. Co., ultimate licensee of KIVI(TV) Nampa, ID; Missoula, tions' purchase of WAVA -FM Arlington (Washing- New FM Fountain, CO (BALH911203HL; 96.1 KOAA -TV Pueblo, CO, and KPAX -TV KRTV(TV) Falls KXLF -TV Butte, all Mon- ton), VA, was recently approved. Buyer is headed mhz; .14 kw; ant. 603 ft.) -Seeks assignment of Great and by general partners A. Thomas Quinn, Paul Al- license from Hubbard Broadcasting Inc. to The tana. Filed Nov. 29. mond, Richard Nagler and Americom 11 (99.99% Word in Music Inc.; as consideration, assignee will KATO -AM-FM Plentywood, MT (AM: BA- Americom II is licensee of KEYQ(AM) ownership). enter employment agreement to provide assistance L911127EE; 1070 khz; 5 kw -D; FM: BAL- -KFSO(FM) Visalia, both Fresno and KEYX(AM) and advice in construction and operation of station. H911127EF; 100.1 mhz; 3 kw; ant. 34 ft.) -Seeks California. Americom Ltd. is licensee of KHTZ(AM)- Seller is headed by Carolyn D. Hubbard, and has assignment from Radio Intemational -KATQ Inc. to KODS(FM) Truckee- Carnelian Bay (Reno), CA. no other broadcast interests. Buyer is headed by Radio International -KATO Broadcast Association Filed Dec. 9. David Burdine, et al., and is also licensee of Inc. for $5,000. Seller is headed by Joy Fanning, KFIV(AM)- KJSN(FM) Modesto, CA (AM: BA- KSLT(FM) Spearfish, SD. It holds CP's for and has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is

L911129EA; 1360 khz; 5 kw -D, 1 kw -N; FM: BAL- KTSL(FM) Spokane, WA, and KLTE(FM) Kirksville, headed by Mary W. Nielson, and has no other H911129EB; 102.3 mhz: 6 kw; ant. 300 ft.) -Seeks MO. Filed Dec. 3. broadcast interests. Filed Nov. 27.

104 For The Record Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting KZRO(AM)- KIVA -FM Albuquerque-Santa Fe, KBZO(FM) Lawton, OK (BAPH911125HV; 95.3 Actions NM (AM: BAL911210EA; 1310 khz; 5 kw -D, 500 w- mhz; 6 kw; ant. 300 ft.) -Seeks assignment of CP KYES(TV) Anchorage (BALCT910919KF; N; FM: BALH911210EB; 105.1 mhz; 100 kw; ant. from William R. Fritsch Jr. to Broadco of Texas Inc. ch. 5; 100 kw -V; 10 kw -A; ant. -879 1,937 ft.) -Seeks assignment of license from Day- Broadco of Texas is licensee of KMGZ(FM) Lawton, ft.)- Granted assignment of license from Fireweed Television to Fire- tona Group of New Mexico to Carl C. Tutera for OK (see below), in which William R. Fritsch Jr. is weed Communications Corp. for $100 and assump- $300,000 ( "Changing Hands," Dec. 23). Seller is minority stockholder. Broadco and Fritsch agree to tion of debt. is headed by William Hately, headed by Norman S. Drubner, who also owns assign to each other CP's for operation of their Seller who will retain 7.5% interest in station. Buyer is KZRC(AM)- KXYQ(FM) Portland, OR, and respective FM stations at Lawton, OK, such that headed by Jeremy Lansman (51 %) KGRX(FM) Phoenix. Buyer has no other broadcast upon consummation Broadco will hold CP to oper- and Carol Schatz (41.5 %), husband and wife. They have in- interests. Filed Dec. 10. ate KMGZ as Class A on 95.3 mhz, and Fritsch will terests in LPTV K61 FC Denver. Lansman has inter- hold CP to operate KBZQ as Class A on 99.5 mhz. WAUB(AM) Auburn, NY (BAL911129EE; 1590 ests in LPTV's K12OM Kansas City, MO; K66DW In addition, Broadco and Fritsch will enter into a khz; 500 w -D, 1 kw -N)--Seeks assignment of li- Albuquerque, NM; K07UV Shreveport, LA, and Joint Venture Agreement in which Broadco agrees cense from Auburn Cablevision Inc. to Morgan Me- KO6LV to rent transmitter site and studio space to Fritsch Salinas, CA. Schatz has interests in LPTV dia Inc. for $120,000. Seller is headed by Frederik WO6BE Tampa, FL, and KO6LY and K18CS, both for $335,868 over five years. Broadco is headed by Osborne, and is permittee for WOSB(FM) Ironquoit, Anchorage. Action 11. Dennis R. Yelton. Dec. NY, and owns cable TV systems in New York state. Filed Nov. 25. Buyer is headed by Richard E. Morgan, and has no KMGZ(FM) Lawton, OK (BALH911125HW; 95.3 KGER(AM) Bakersfield, CA (BAL910607EC; other broadcast interests. Filed Nov. 29. mhz; 3 kw; ant. 295 ft.) -Seeks assignment of li- 1230 khz; 1 kw-U )-Dismissed assignment of license from Broadco of Texas Inc. to William R. cense from Kern Broadcasting Corporation to WXBX(AM)- WUFX -FM Buffalo, NY (AM: Fritsch, Jr. (see KBZO[FM], above). Filed Nov. 25. Grapevine Radio Inc. for $400,000 ( "Changing 1400 khz; 1 BTC911129HF; kw-U; FM: Hands," June 17; Kern is also selling KGFM(FM) BTCH911129HG; 103.3 mhz; 49 KEED(AM)- KSND(FM) Eugene, OR (AM: BA- kw; ant. 340 ft.)- Bakersfield, CA, see above). Seller is headed by transfer of L911129EG; 1600 khz; 5 kw -D, 1 kw -N; BAL- Seeks control from Metroplex Communi- Joseph Zukin Jr. and is minor shareholder in KLIV cations Inc. to Brenner H911129EH; 93.1 mhz; 100 kw; ant. 850 ft.)- Securities Corp. for no mon- (AM)- KARA(FM) San Jose -Santa Clara. Buyer is etary consideration (see Seeks assignment of license from Community Eu- WHYI -FM Fort Lauder- headed by Stuart W. Epperson (37.4 %), Edward G. dale, FL, above). Filed Nov. gene AM & FM Broadcasting Corp. to Community 29. Atsinger III (37.4 %), Eric H. Halvorson and George Pacific Broadcasting Co. Ltd. (see KFIV[AM]- WMYY(FM) Schoharle, NY (BALH911206HW; Rodda Jr. (25.2 %). Epperson and Atsinger each KJSN[FM] Modesto, CA, above). Filed Nov. 29. 97.3 mhz; 885 w; ant. 885 ft.) -Seeks assignment have 50% and 37.4% interest, respectively, in of license from Tri -City Media Co. to Capital Media KSWB -AM -FM Seaside, OR (AM: BA- KFAX(AM) San Francisco and KKXX -FM Delano, Corp. for $525,000. Seller is headed by J.R. Mc- L911205EB; 840 khz; 1 kw -D, 500 w -N; FM: BA- CA. Atsinger also has 50% interest in both Clure, who is also selling WMAX(AM) Kentwood PH911205EC; 94.7 mhz; 3 kw; ant. 100 ft.)-Seeks KEZL(FM) Fowler and KKLA(FM) Los Angeles, (Grand Rapids), MI ( "For the Record," Dec. 16). He assignment of license (AM) and CP (FM) from Sea- both California. Salem Communications Corp., also has interests in WFAM(AM) Augusta, GA, and side Broadcasting Co. to Monte Corp. for $130,000. headed 50% by both Epperson and Atsinger, owns KKK(FM) Odessa, TX. McClure owns CP's for Seller is headed by Kenneth S. Eiter, trustee, and KPDQ -AM -FM Portland, OR; KGNW(AM) Seattle- KJET(FM) Kingsburg, CA, WYMY(FM) Bedford, has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is headed Burien, WA; KLFE(AM) San Bernardino, VA, and CP at McClellanville, SC. Buyer is headed by Monte R. Clark, and has no other broadcast KGER(AM) Long Beach, KAVC(FM) Rosamond, by Paul F. Lotters, who is sole stockholder of Lot- interests. Filed Dec. 5. KDAR(FM) Oxnard and KPRZ(AM) San Marcos, all ters Inc., licensee of WHAZ(AM) Troy, NY. Filed WGSI(FM) Russell, PA (BTCH911202H0: 103.1 California; WEZE(AM) Boston; WRFD(AM) Colum- Dec. 6. mhz; 2.1 kw; ant. 351 ft.) -Seeks transfer of control bus- Worthington, OH; WMCA(AM) New York, within licensee God's Inc. Action is not WKPA(AM) -WEZE(FM) New Kensington -Pitts- WODK(FM) Ahoskie, NC (BALH911205HK; 99.3 Station transfer per se; licensee seeks commission consent burgh, PA; WYLL(FM) Des Plaines, IL, and recently mhz; 3 kw; ant. 300) -Seeks assignment of license nunc pro tunc to changes in board of directors. purchased WAVA(FM) Arlington (Washington), VA from Ahoskie Radio Inc. to Ray -D -O Biz Inc. for Licensee is headed by E. Clark has ( "Changing Hands," June 24). Action Dec. 13. $178,000. Seller is headed by Gardner H. Altman Robert Sr., and no other broadcast interests. Filed Dec. 2. Sr., and has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is WFGX(TV) Fort Walton Beach, FL headed by William S. Ray, and owns WGAI(AM) KPSM(FM) Brownwood, TX (BALH911209HU; (BALCT900515KI; ch. 35; 635 kw -V; 63.6 kw -A; Elizabeth City, NC. Filed Dec. 5. 99.3 mhz; 800 w; ant. 489 ft.) -Seeks assignment ant. 280 ft.)- Dismissed app. for assignment of of license from Group R. Broadcasting Inc. to Word license from TV 35 Ltd. to WEAR -TV Ltd. for WTOW(AM) Washington, NC (BAL911206EC; of Faith Christian Center of Brownwood Inc. for $810,000. was headed by Marc W. Bowman, 1320 khz; 500 w -D)-Seeks assignment of license Seller $40,000. Seller is headed by John C. and Nita P. Thomas N. Moore, Charles P. Casson, Lawrence from J.R. & P. Enterprises Inc. to Johnny C. Bryant Renshaw, husband and wife, and has no other W. Hall, James P. Hines and Joel Goldberg. Hall for $75,000. Seller is headed by Mahalla and J. broadcast interests. Buyer is headed by Lew and Goldberg have interest in Family Radio Ltd. I, Ray Phelps, husband and wife, and has no other Sharp, and has no other broadcast interests. Filed licensee of WKWK(AM) -WAIL(FM) Key West, FL. broadcast interests. Buyer is president of Lifeline Dec. 9. Casson and Goldberg have interest in Family Ministries Inc., licensee of WIAM(AM) Williamston, Group Ltd. Ill, licensee of WLAX(TV) LaCrosse and NC. Filed Dec. 6. KEZB -AM -FM El Paso, TX (AM: BTC911107EC; WGBA(TV) Green Bay, both Wisconsin. Buyer is 1150 khz; 1 kw -D, 380 w FM: WETC(AM) Wendell -Zebuton, NC (BA- -N; BTCH911107ED; headed by James M. Hoak Jr., David Watthall, mhz; kw; ant. ft.) -Seeks transfer L911206EF; 540 khz; 5 kw -D, 500 w -N)-Seeks 93.9 96.2 1,207 James J. Robinette, James P. Lehr, Wayne Kern, of control from KEZB Inc., -in- possession for assignment of license from Triangle East Broad- debtor Douglas N. Woodrum and Linda L. Williams, and is Heritage Broadcasting Group Inc., to Western casting Inc. to East Wake Broadcasting Corp. for licensee of WEAR -N Pensacola, FL. WEAR -TV Broadcasting Inc. of debt. assumption of debt. Seller is headed by Harry Lee States for assumption Ltd. is subsidiary of Heritage Media Inc., which Heritage Broadcasting is Mario lacobelli, Welch Jr., and has interests in WTIK(AM) Durham, headed by owns 100% of Rolling Telecasting Inc., licensee of licensees NC. Buyer is headed by Lewis V. Parrish, and has and owns 95.1% of stock of of both WPTZ -TV North Pole, NY; Heritage Broadcasting WXXA -TV Albany, NY, WWTV(TV) Cadillac no other broadcast interests. Filed Dec. 6. and Group Inc., licensee of KDLT -TV Mitchell, SD; -TV Marie and WWUP Sault Ste. (Traverse City- WCHS Ltd., licensee of WCHS -TV Charleston, WV; WLLY(AM) Wilson, NC (BAL911209EA; 1350 Cadillac), both Michigan. is headed by Jack Buyer KEVN Inc., licensee of KEVN -TV Rapid City and khz; 1 kw -D, 79 w -N) -Seeks assignment of license Rich, and has no other interests. Filed broadcast KIVV -TV Lead, both South Dakota; WIL Music Inc., from Champion Productions Inc. to Family Media Nov. 7. licensee of WIL -AM -FM St. Louis, MO; WBBF Inc., Inc. for $100. Seller is headed by Michael R. Bland, KVIV(AM) El Paso, TX (BAL911205EA; 1340 licensee of WBBF-AM -FM Rochester, NY; Heri- who is licensee of WJCV(AM) Jacksonville, NC. khz; 1 kw-U) -Seeks assignment of license from tage- Wisconsin Broadcasting Corp., licensee of Buyer is headed by Pres Harry A. Epperson Ill and Samuel Kobren, receiver, to Dunn Broadcasting WEMP(AM) -WMYX(FM) Milwaukee, WI, and KKSN Olive P. Epperson (100%), and has no other broad- Co. for $25,000. Seller has no other broadcast Inc., licensee of KKSN(AM) Vancouver, WA, and cast interests. Filed Dec. 9. interests. Buyer is headed by John M. Dunn KKSN -FM Portland, OR. Heritage Media Corp., ulti- WERE(AM)-WNCX(FM) Cleveland (AM: (100 %), and is also licensee of KAMA(FM) El Paso, mate parent of Heritage Media Inc., is licensee of BTC911129HD; 1300 khz; 5 kw -U; FM: TX. Dunn is also vice chairman of Southwest Indi- KDAY(AM) Santa Monica, CA; KRPM(AM) Seattle, BTCH911129HE; 98.5 mhz; 16 kw; ant. 960 (t.)- ana Public Broadcasting Inc., licensee of public WA; KRPM -FM Tacoma, WA, and KAUT -TV Okla- Seeks transfer of control from Metroplex Communi- stations WNIN -FM-TV Evansville, IN. Filed Dec. 5. homa City, OK. Action Nov. 27. for no mon- cations Inc. to Brenner Securities Corp. WOMA(FM) Algoma, WI (BALH911129HH; 96.5 etary consideration (see WHYI -FM Fort Lauder- WZAZ-AM -FM Jacksonville, FL (AM: mhz; 3 kw; ant. 328 ft.) -Seeks assignment of li- dale, FL, above). Filed Nov. 29. BAL910910GW; 1400 khz; 1 kw-U; FM: cense from Wheeler Broadcasting Inc. to Nicolet BALH910910GX; 92.7 mhz; 3 kw; ant. 300 WTLW(TV) Lima, OH (BTCCT911108KK; ch. 44; Broadcasting Inc. for $350,000. Seiler is headed by ft.)- Granted assignment of license from Thomas M. 1,243 kw -V; ant. 678 ft )-Seeks transfer of control Ray L. Wheeler, and is also licensee of Baumer, transfer agent, to UNC Media Group Ltd. within licensee American Christian Television Ser- WTCH(AM)- WOWN(FM) Shawano, WI. Wheeler for $2.025 million. Seller has no other broadcast vices Inc. for no cash consideration; transfer is filed and 50% owner Bruce D. Grassman also have interests. Buyer is headed by Edward Dugger, III to reflect board member changes. Licensee is interests in WJNR -FM Iron Mountain, MI. Buyer is and UNC Media Group Ltd. (100% VS), and recent- headed by James Bassett. Vice President Ronald headed by Roger L. Utnehmer, and is licensee of ly purchased WKKV -AM -FM Racine, WI. Action Mighell is also director of Dominion Broadcasting WERL(AM) -WRJO(FM) Eagle River and Dec. 2. Inc., permittee of TV ch. 40 in Toledo, OH. Filed WNBI(AM)- WCOM -FM Park Falls, both Wisconsin. Nov. 8. Filed Nov. 29. WTIS(AM) Tampa and WSOS(FM) St. Aug us-

Broadcasting Jan 6 1992 For The Record 105 tine, both Florida (AM: BTC911010EA; 1110 khz; Northern Radio of Petoskey Inc. to Stone Commu- (AM: BTC911018EG; 1340 khz; 1 kw-U; FM: 10 kw -D; FM: BTCH91101OGM; 105.5 mhz; 2.25 nications Inc. for $24,000. Seller is headed by Rich- BTCH911018EH; 99.3 mhz; 3 kw; ant. 300 ft.)- kw; ant. 380 ft.) -- Granted transfer of control from ard A. Dills, and is licensee of co -owned WKLZ-FM Granted transfer of control of Pine Belt Broadcast- WTIS -AM Inc. and WTIS -FM Inc. to Ronald L. Petoskey, MI. Buyer is headed by Richard D. ing Inc. to Gerald Williams for $250,000. Sellers Roseman and Edward Roseman for $20,000. Sell- Stone, who has 100% non -voting stock interest in are Joe H. and Beverly G. Norman, selling 100% of er is headed by Luis S. Diaz- Albertini, and is selling WAIR(FM) Atlanta, MI, and 100% voting stock in their interest. Principals have no other broadcast his 22% share of company; he has no other broad- WTRV(FM) Leland, MI. Action Dec. 11. interests. Action Dec. 11. cast interests. Buyers (each 48.5 %) have no other KQUH(FM) Duluth, MN (BAPED911024HE; WREY(AM) Wyllie and WIBG(AM) Ocean broadcast interests. Action Dec. 9. 97.3 mhz; 40 kw; ant. 167 ft.)- Granted assignment City, both New Jersey (WREY: BAL910906EB; WPNT(AM) Chicago (BAL910329EB; 820 khz; 5 of CP from Minnesota Public Radio to Northwestern 1440 khz; 1 kw -D, 65 w -N; WIBG: BAPL910906EA;

kw -D, 1 kw -N)- Granted assignment of license College Radio Foundation for $20,000. Seller is 1520 khz; 1 kw- D)- Granted assignment of license from Century Broadcasting Corp. to Diamond headed by William H. Kling, and is licensee of (WREY) and CP (WIBG) from Joseph Donald Pow- Broadcasting Inc. for $650,000. Seller is headed by noncommercial radio stations KBYR(FM) Brainerd; ers to Guinn Broadcasting Inc. for $410,000 George Collies, Howard Graf man and Anthony C. KCCM(FM) and KYIY(FM), both Moorhead; KCRB- ("Changing Hands," Sept. 16). Seller also owns Karlos. Century Broadcasting is general partner of FM Bemidji; KGAC(FM) and KVRU(FM), both Saint WSKR(FM) Petersburg, N.J. Buyer is headed by Century Chicago Broadcasting Ltd., licensee of Peter; KLSE(FM) Rochester; KRSU(FM) Appleton; James F. Quinn and Joseph O'Connell, and has no WPNT -FM Chicago; KYBG(AM) Aurora and KYBG- KNSR(FM) and KSJR(FM), both Collegeville; other broadcast interests. Action Dec. 5. FM Castle Rock, both Colorado. It is also general KRSW(FM) Worthington -Marshal; KNOW(FM) Min - WCKL(AM )-WOKL(FM) Catskill, NY (AM: BA- partner of San Francisco Century Broadcasting neapolis-St. Paul; WIRR(FM) Virginia- Hibbing; L911023EE; 560 khz; 1 kw -D; FM: BAL- Ltd., licensee of KMEL(FM) San Francisco. Buyer WSCD(FM) Duluth; KQMN(FM) and KWL(FM), H911023EF; 98.5 mhz; 2.1 kw; ant. 393 ft.)- Grant- is headed by Daniel R. and Karen K. Lee, husband both Thief River Falls; KQUH(FM) Duluth; ed assignment of license from Catskill and wife, and Seth Mason, and is licensee of KXLC(FM) La Crescent, and WSCN(FM) Cloquet, Communications Inc. to Straus Communications in WSBC(AM) -WXRT(FM) Chicago; KOMA(AM)- all Minnesota; KLCD(FM) Decorah, IA; WGGL(FM) the Hudson Valley Inc. for $335,000. Seller is head- KRXO(FM) Oklahoma City and KPYR(FM) Osceo- Houghton, MI; KRSD(FM) Sioux Falls, SD, and ed by Felisa Vanoff, and has no other broadcast la, OK. Daniel Lee also owns 30% of share of KFTN(FM) Sun Valley, ID. Buyer is headed by interests. Buyer is headed by Eric P. Straus (75%). Cablevision of Illinois, which operates systems Wesley Burham and Northwestern College (100%). Vice president R. Peter Straus (25 %) is sole share- serving suburban Chicago. Action Dec. 3. Northwestern College is licensee of KTIS -AM -FM holder of Straus Communications in New York Inc., Minneapolis; KNWS -AM -FM Waterloo, IA; KFNW- KHUM(FM) Ottawa, KS (BAPLH910927HD; 95.7 general partner in Straus Communications, licens- AM-FM Fargo, ND; KNWC -AM -FM Sioux Falls, SD, mhz; 100 kw; ant. 900 ft.)- Granted assignment of eeof WELV(AM) -WWWK(FM) Ellenville, NY, and is and WNWC(FM) Madison, WI. Northwestern Col- CP from Shaffer Broadcasting Systems Inc. to 29% shareholder of Straus Communications in Vir- lege Radio Foundation is licensee of noncommer- American Broadcasting Systems Inc. for $2.3 mil- ginia Inc., licensee of WFTR -AM -FM Front Royal, cial educational KDNW(FM) Duluth, MN, and of four lion in merger through stock swap. ( "Changing VA. Action Dec. 11. translators in and Wisconsin. Hands,' Aug. 12). Seller is headed by Frederick Minnesota Action Dec. 5. NY (AM: Shaffer, brother of principals of assignee, and has WGGO(AM)- WORT(FM) Salamanca, 1590 khz; 5 kw -D; FM: no other broadcast interests. Buyer is headed by KNSP(AM) Staples, MN (BAL911017EG; 1430 BAL911015HC; BALH911015HD; 98.3 mhz; 1.6 kw; ant. 430 ft.)- Ronald L. Shaffer (47.87 %), and is licensee of khz; 1 kw -D, 199 w- N)- Granted assignment of of license from Altair Commu- KBCR(AM) -KSBT -FM Steamboat Springs, CO, and license from Staples Broadcasting Inc. to Cardinal Granted assignment nications Inc. to Southern Tier Broadcasting Corp. recently purchased KWA -AM -FM Phoenix -Apache Broadcasting Inc. for $86,188. Seller is headed by for $709,000. is headed by Gary L. and Junction, AZ. ('Changing Hands," Aug. 5). Action Perry Kugler, who is also licensee of KDJS(AM) Seller Theresa J. Livingston, husband and wife, and has Dec. 5. Willmar, MN. Buyer is Larry A. Best, and has no no interests. Buyer is headed by other broadcast interests. Action Dec. 4. other broadcast WJML(AM) Petoskey, MI (BAL911021 EB; 1110 David K. Cahn (33.3 %), and has no other broadcast khz; 10 kw-D)-- Granted assignment of license from WAML(AM)- WEEZ(FM) Laurel -Heidelberg, MS interests. Action Dec. 9. WYNC(AM) Yanceyvllle, NC (BAL911003EA; 1540 khz; 2.5 w-D)-Granted assignment of license from Ansun Broadcasting Co. to Semora Broad- casting Inc. for $102,401; station is currently off -air. Seller is headed by Gene E. Ward, and has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is headed by Har- ry Myers, who owns WRXO(AM)-WKRX(FM) Rox- Broadcasting: 9. PO Box 715, Brewster, NY 10509 -0715 boro, NC. Action Dec. WTVG(TV) Toledo, OH (BTCCT911002KF; ch. 13; 316 kw-V; 18.2 kw -A; ant. 1,000 tt.)- Granted Save $68 The Newsstand Price transfer of control within WTVG Inc. for $200.01. Off - Sellers are T. Anderson Lee, Jeffrey H. Lee and Terry Lee, who are together selling 50% (20,001 Yes! Please begin my subscription to Broadcasting WI Magazine: shares) of stock; transaction is one of three stock transfer scenarios requested by parties to enable 1 year: S85 Canadian Rate: S129 (Price includes GST) buyer to acquire control of licensee. Buyer is Me- dia- Communications Partners Ltd., owned (20 %) by Foreign Rate (Air): S300 Foreign Rate (Surface): S149 TA Communications GP Ltd., which is headed by general partners David D. Croll (35.9867 %), Rich- Payment enclosed Bill me (U.S. only) ard H. Churchill Jr. (23.5274 %), Stephen F. Gorm- ley (16.6094 %), James F. Wade (11.0765 %) and William P. Collatos (12.8 %), who are limited part- [ORDER TOLL -FREE USING VISA, MASTERCARD OR AMEX: 1- 800 -323 -43451 ners of licensee of WFRL(AM)- WXXQ(FM) Free- port, IL. They have interests in cable TV system serving Livingston and Wastinau, both Michigan. Name Croll, Churchill, Gormley and Collatos also have interests in cable TV system serving Long Beach Title and Signal Hill, both California. Action Dec. 3. WKZA(AM) Kane, PA (BAL911023EB; 960 khz; Company 1 kw -D, 48 w-N)--Granted assignment of license from Bill Shannon Broadcasting Inc. to Walter R. Address Home? Yes No Pierre for $63,500. Seller is headed by William T. Shannon, and has no other broadcast interests. City State Zip Action Dec. 11. WXJB(FM) Harrogate, TN (BTCH911017GZ; Please help us by answering the following questions: 96.5 mhz; 3 kw; ant. 1,066 h.)- Granted transfer of control from JBD Inc. to Cumberland Trading Post 1.What best describes your type of business? (Check one) 2.What best describes your title? (Check one) Inc. for $45,900. Sellers are William J. Stephens, TV /ANiliate = kudio/TV/Cable Service D Library/University/ - President /Owner /CEO = Program Director . , David B. Cook and Robert Parkey, and are transfer- = TV/Network Organization Student = Vice President News Director ring 51% of their shares in licensee; they have no = D TV /Independent = Manufacturer of Radio/ = Attorney/Gov't/Trade = Director /Manager Chief Engineer/ other broadcast interests. Buyer is headed by War- D Radio Station TV /Cable Equipment Organization = General Manager Technician ren A. Pursifull (100 %), who had previously pur- D Rodio Network = Advertising Agency D Other (please describe) = General Sales Manager ..: Other (please describe) chased 49% of licensee, and is now purchasing Cable TV Operation := Advertiser T. Station Manager 51% of issued and outstanding stock of JBD Inc.

106 For The Record Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting Putsifull also holds 100% of stock of Country-Wide plicant has no other broadcast interests. Filed Nov. Broadcasters Inc., licensee of WFXY(AM) Middles- 22. FACILITIES CHANGES boro, KY. Action Dec. 4. 'Crete, NE (BPED911122ME) -Doane College KAMA(FM) El Paso, TX (BALH911015GV; 93.1 Board of Trustees seeks 91.9 mhz; .2 kw; ant. 20 Applications mhz; 30 kw; ant. 1,190 ft.)- Granted assignment of m. Address: 1014 Boswell Ave., Crete, NE 68333. license from Rio Bravo Broadcasting Corp. to Dunn Applicant is headed by J. Taylor Greer, and has no AM's Broadcasting is to Co.; assignment asset transfer other broadcast interests. Filed Nov. 22. Redding, CA KRDG(AM) 1330 khz -Nov. 21 ap- settle defaulted secured note in favor of Dunn New London, NH (BPH911121MD) -Koor Com- plication of Prather -Breck Broadcasting Inc. of Broadcasting Co., which carnes principal balance munications Inc. seeks 99.7 mhz; .84 kw; ant. 187 Redding; CP to change from commercial to non- due of $1.8 million. is headed by Jimmy C. Seller m. Address: RR1 Box 249 Newport Rd., P.O. Box commercial educational and waiver of main studio Ray, and has no other broadcast interests. Buyer is 2295, New London, NH 03257. Applicant is headed rule. headed by John M. Dunn (100 %), and has no other by Robert L. Vinikoor, and is licensee of WNTK(AM) broadcast interests. Action Dec. 3. Honolulu KORL(AM) 650 khz -Dec. 4 applica- Newport, NH. Filed Nov. 21. tion of Hawaii Broadcasting Corp. for mod. of CP KMGP(FM) Monahans, TX (BALH911017GX; (BP880603AI) to change TL to west side of Rte. 75- 102.1 mhz; New London, NH (BPH911121 ME)- Sunapee 100 kw; ant. 984 ft.)--Granted assign- 750, 4.4 miles north of Interstate H -1; make ment of license from Rusk Corporation to FHL Lake Broadcasting seeks 99.7 mhz; 3 kw; ant. 100 changes in antenna system: 21 26 43 - 158 03 49. Communications Corp. $325,000 ("Changing m. Address: P.O. Box 69, Dover, NH 03820. Appli- cant is headed Kolleen Hands," Oct. 28). Seller is headed by J.H. Jones II, by Dodge, has no other Houghton Lake, MI WHGR(AM) 1290 khz -Oct. and has interest in KTRH(AM) -KLOL(FM) Houston, broadcast interests. Filed Nov. 21. 8 application of Northland Communications Inc. for KSMG(FM) Seguin (San Antonio) and KHFI -FM 'Sisseton, SD (BPED911126ML)- Sisseton mod. of CP (BP911008AB) to change from unlimited to Georgetown (Austin), all Texas. Buyer is headed Wahpeton Sioux Tribe of Lake seeks 89.3 mhz; 3 time daytime only. by Gordon Holcomb (21 %), and has no other kw; ant. 114 m. Address: Traverse Reservation, Graham, NC WSML(AM) 1190 khz -Dec. 9 ap- broadcast interests. Action Dec. 6. P.O. Box 509, Agency Village, SD 57262. Applicant plication of Alamance Broadcasting Co. Inc. for CP KWNC(AM) Quincy, WA (BAL911021EA; 1370 is headed by Russell Hawkins, and has no other (BP- 850905AH) to correct nighttime augmentation broadcast interests. Filed Nov. 26. khz; 1 kw -D, 500 w- N)- Granted assignment of pattern. license from Quincy Communications Inc. to Jack 'Amarillo, TX (BPED911202MK)- Wheeler Edu- Winston -Salem NC WBFJ(AM) 1550 khz-Dec. Rabbit Broadcasting Co. for $66,000. Seller is cational Broadcasting Foundation seeks 88.3 mhz; 2 application of Word of Life Broadcasting Inc. for headed by Richard D. Leary and Donald W. Lind- 20 kw -H, 6 kw -V; ant. 88 m. Address: 106 E. Texas CP to correct coordinates: 36 06 33 - 80 14 44. berg. Leary owns KRSC(AM) Othello, WA. Leary St., P.O. Box 469, Wheeler, TX 79096. Applicant is Cincinnati WCIN(AM) 1480 khz and Lindberg both have interests in newspaper in -Aug. 26 appli- headed by Jim Turvaville, and is licensee of cation of Carl W. Shye Jr., interim manager, Quincy, WA. Buyer is headed by Charles T. Four- KPDR(FM) Wheeler, TX. Filed Dec. 2. nier, who has no other broadcast interests. Action amended to reduce proposed power to .047 kw /.409 kw; make changes in antenna system. Dec. 10. *Lynchburg, VA (BPED911206M8)- Liberty KLWY(TV) Cheyenne, WY (BALCT900412KF; University Inc. seeks 89 9 mhz; .1 kw; ant. 184 m. Madisonville, TX KMVL(AM) 1220 khz -Dec. 4 application of William F. Carter for relocate ch. 27; 4270 kw -V; ant. 760 ft.)- Granted assign- Address: 3765 Candlers Mountain Rd., Lynchburg, CP to site: 1.52 miles ment of license from Mark R. Nalbone to Wyomedia VA 24506. Applicant is headed by evangelist Jerry antenna bearing 38 degrees from county courthouse Madisonville, Corp. for $100,000. Seller is headed by A.J. Stan- Falwell, and is licensee of noncommercial educa- of TX. (approx. 2.5 km) ton and Catherine L. Malatesta, who each own 50% tional WRVL(FM) and LPN W19BC, both Lynch- 30 57 56 - 95 53 52. of Casper Channel 20 Inc., licensee of KFNB(TV) burg, VA. Filed Dec. 6. FM's Casper, WY. Malatesta has 5% interest in Hi Ho AAioas Santa Rosa, KXFX(FM) 101.7 mhz Broadcasting, licensee of KFNE(TV) Riverton, WY. CA -Oct. 23 Buyer is headed by Mark Friedman, Ann Koda and Little Rock, AR (BPET911031 KE)- Returned application of Keffco Inc. for mod. of CP (BPH- 8911161C as mod.) to Marvin Gussman, and has no other broadcast inter- app. of TV 36 Inc. for ch. 36; 353 kw; ant. 213 m. change ERP: 2.2 kw (H &V); ant.: 332 m. ests. Action Dec. 4. Address: 7123 I -30, Suite #31, Little Rock, AR 72208. Applicant is headed by Kurt D. Huff, and has Tahoe City, CA KRZQ -FM 96.5 mhz -Dec. 2 no other broadcast interests. Action Dec. 10. Mid -South Broadcasting Co. for CP to change ERP: 4 kw (H &V); change to class Cl (per docket 89- 'Bloomington, IN (BPED900406MA)- Granted NEW 565). STATIONS app. of Bloomington Community Radio Inc. for 91.3 mhz; 1.2 kw; ant. 81 m. Address: P.O. Box 1973, Avon, CO KZYR(FM) 104.5 mhz -Nov. 26 appli- Appliatios Bloomington, IN 47402. Applicant is headed by Bri- cation of Gardiner Broadcast Partners Ltd. for CP to 'Morro Bay, CA (BPED911203MD)- Fatima Re- an Kearney, and has no other broadcast interests. change from class A to class C -2. sponse Inc. seeks 94.1 mhz; 1.3 kw; ant. 150 m. Action Dec. 4. Grand Junction, CO KMSA(FM) 91.3 mhz - Address: 2044 Beverly Plaza, Suite 281, Long Dec. 9 application of Mesa State College for CP to Beach, CA 90815. Applicant is headed by Kimberly Wabash, IN (BPH880722MK)- Granted app. of change TL: W.W. Campbell College Center. 1152 M. Thompson, and is also applying for new station Conaway Communications Corp. for 105.9 mhz; 3 Elm Ave., Grand Junction, CO. at Santa Ynez, CA (see below). Filed Dec. 3. kw; ant. 100 m. Address: 1360 S. Wabash, Wa- bash. IN 46992. Applicant is headed by Sandra M. Green Cove Springs, FL WZAZ -FM 92.7 mhz Morro Bay, CA (BPH911126MM) -Paul Yang - Schram and Daniel C. Schram, and is licensee of Nov. 20 application of Thomas A. Baumer for mod. seeks 94.1 mhz; .3 kw; ant. 431 m. Address: 685 E. WAYT(AM) Wabash, IN. Action Dec. 12. of license to increase ERP: 6 KW (H &V) (per docket California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106. Applicant is #88 -375). permittee of KUPU(FM) Pearl City, HI, and owns Flemingsburg, KY (BPH910312MG)-Granted Atlanta mhz 32.38% of voting stock of licensee of KILU(FM) app. of Flemingsburg FM Broadcasters Inc. for WRFG(FM) 89.3 -Nov. 25 applica- Paauilo, HI. Filed Nov. 26. 106.3 mhz; 1.61 kw; ant. 60 m. Address: P.O. Box tion of Radio Free Georgia Broadcasting Founda- 131, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Applicant is headed tion for CP to changes ERP: 100 kw H &V; ant. 85 'Santa Ynez, CA (BPED911203MC)- Fatima by Carl Haight. Ernest Sparkman, vice president of m.; class Cl. Response Inc. seeks 105.9 mhz; 3 kw; ant. -15 m. licensee, is 95.8% shareholder of Mountain Broad- Address: 2044 Beverly Plaza, Suite 281, Long Waynesboro, GA WAGW(FM) 107.1 mhz -Nov. casting Service Inc., licensee of WKIC(AM)- 7 application of Clifford Jones for Beach, CA 90815. Applicant is headed by Kimberly Mod. of CP (BPH- WSGS(FM) Hazard, KY; he is also 50% sharehold- M. Thompson, and is also applying for new station 890427MI as mod.) to change ERP: 25 kw H &V, er of licensee of WFLE(AM) Flemingsburg, KY. at Morrow Bay, CA (see above). Filed Dec. 3. change to class C3 and add directional antenna Action Dec. 3. (per docket #90 -536). 'Decatur, IL (BPED911206MA)-- Cornerstone Kealakekua, HI KOAS(FM) 7 Community Radio Inc. seeks 88.1 mhz; 1.5 kw; ant. Flemingsburg, KY (BPH910313MF)- Dismissed 101.5 mhz -Nov. application of Thomas M. Jones, receiver, for CP to 88 m. Address: 2596 State Rd. 44, New Smyrna app. of Linda P. Worthington for 106.3 mhz; 1.4 kw; change ERP: 6.1 kw (H &V), change to channel Beach, FL 32168. Applicant is headed by Richard ant. 147 m. Address: Rte. 1, Box 131, Ewing, KY 268C3. Van Zandt, and is licensee of WJLU(FM) New 41039. Applicant has no other broadcast interests. Smyrna Beach, FL, and WLUJ(FM) Petersburg, IL. Action Dec. 3. Sun Valley, ID KFTN(FM) 91.9 mhz-Nov. 8 ap- Robert Weeks, director of Cornerstone Community plication of Minnesota Public Radio for mod. Atlantic, NC (BPH900918MC)- Dismissed app. of CP Radio, is licensee of WMFJ(AM) Daytona Beach, (BPED- 890810MG) to change ERP: .270 kw of Barbara D. Purcell for 107.3 mhz; 6 kw; ant. 100 FL. Filed Dec. 6. (H &V), ant.: 570 m., TL: 7 km S of Sun Valley, on m. Address: 15010 Carrolton Rd., Rockville, MD Seattle Ridge. Bald Mt., Blaine Columbia Falls, MT (BPH911122MD)- Jerome 20853. Applicant has no other broadcast interests. County, ID, change to class C3. J. Dobson and Carolyn M. Goss seek 95.9 mhz; 6 Action Dec. 10. kw; ant. -99 m. Address: 906 Olive, Suite 900, St. Golconda, IL WDXR -FM 94.3 mhz Atlantic, NC (BPH900919MF)- Dismissed app. -Nov. 20 ap- Louis, MO 63101. no other broad- plication of Mason Dixon for mod. (BPH- Applicants have of Core Sound Broadcasters for 107.3 mhz; 6 kw; of CP cast interests. Filed Nov. 22. 890315MG as mod.) to change main studio loca- ant. 100 m. Address: 2557 E. Mountain Lodge Cir- tion. Columbia Falls, MT (BPH911122MC) -Frank cle, Birmingham, AL 35216. Applicant is headed by Copsidas Jr. seeks 95.9 mhz; 6 kw; ant. 71 m. Toni T. Rinehart, and has no other broadcast inter- Princeton, IL WZOE -FM 98.3 mhz -Nov. 25 ap- Address: P.O. Box 396, Whitefish, MT 59937. Ap- ests. Action Dec. 10. plication of WZOE Inc. for CP to change freq.: 98.1

Broadcasting Jan 6 1992 For The Record 107 Broadcasting's ii By The Numbers

STOCK MARKET PERFORMANCE AVERAGES I NASDAQ: 586.34 ( +4.83 %) S8P Ind_: 492.72 ( +3_33 %) 1200 FROM DEC 1990 TO DEC 31,1991 ALL % CHANGES FROM PRIOR WEEK

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POLITICAL ADVERTISING ON TELVISION IN MILLIONS SUMMARY OF $50- BROADCASTING & CABLE

$40 NETWORK BROADCASTING $30 Service ON AIR CP's' TOTAL*

$20 Commercial AM 4,988 235 5,223 Commercial FM 4,539 1,009 5,548 $10 Educational FM 1,497 311 1,808 Total Radio 11,024 1,555 12,579 0 81 13 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 Commercial VHF TV 556 16 572 $200 - Commercial UHF TV 575 168 743 Educational VHF TV 124 4 128 Educational UHF TV 233 12 245 $150 - SPOT /LOCAL Total TV 1,488 200 1,688

5i00 VHF LPTV 230 149 379 UHF LPTV 738 794 1,532

$50 - Total LPN 968 943 1,911 FM translators 1,878 363 2,241 0M INI VHF translators 2,701 79 2,658 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 UHF translators 2,338 320 2,658 $250 - o $200 - Ñ CABLE TOTAL $150 - Total subscribers 56,072,840 Homes passed 87,433,000 N $100 - Total systems 11,135 Household penetrationt 61% $50 - CO Pay cable penetration /basic 79% N 0 Y' Includes off -air licenses. t Penetration percentages are of TV household universe of 93.1 million. 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 Construction permit. 2Instructional TV fixed service. 'Studio-transmitter link. Source: Nielsen, NCTA and Broadcasting's own research. Source: Arbitron, 1VB.'NB estimate

108 By the Numbers Jan 61992 Broadcasting mhz; ERP 6 kw H &V; TL near Princeton, 4.8 km CP (BPH- 9011051A) to make changes: ERP: .785 cation of WBUT Inc. for mod. of license to increase east .8 km. south of US Rte 6, Bureau County, IL kw (H &V), ant.: 192 m., TL: 3 mi NE of Bismark, ERP: 4.6 kw (H &V) (per MM docket #88-375). MO, on existing tower near (per MM docket #89 -397). top of Simms Mountain. Jersey Shore, PA WJSA -FM 93.5 mhz -Nov. 27 Monticello, IN WEN -FM 95.3 mhz-Nov. 4 ap- Springfield, MO KTXR(FM) 101.3 mhz -Nov. 29 K.H. Breon Jr. and J.K. Hogg Jr. for CP to change plication of Bomar Broadcasting Co. for CP to application of Stereo Broadcasting Inc. for CP to ERP: 4.38 kw H &V, ant.: 237 m.; TL: 1.7 mi. (2.74 change ERP: 2.3 kw (H &V), ant.: 154 m., TL: .4 km change ant.: 360 m. km) north on Big Springs Rd. (.2 mi west of road), ESE of intersection of county roads 900 N and 275 Tiadaghton State Forest 2.1 mi. 355 degrees north Kearney, NE KRNY(FM) 102.3 mhz -Nov. 25 E, near Ash Grove, Tippecanoe IN, change from Woolrick, County, PA; frog: County, application of Nebraska Media Concepts Inc. for Clinton class: 81; community of license (per docket #89 -614). to 96.3 mhz (per docket #88-496). mod. of CP (BPH- 9008161A - new station) to Nashville, IN WVNI(FM) 95.1 mhz -Nov. 7 appli- change ERP: 25 kw H &V, TL: 1.3 mi. NW of Lowell, Muncy, PA WHTO(FM) 103.9 mhz -Nov. 26 ap- cation of Brown County Broadcasters Inc. for mod. NE, in Kearney County, on bearing north 302 de- plication of Pro Marketing Inc. for CP to change of CP (BPH- 891011ML) to change ERP: 170 kw grees east; class C3. ERP: 1.876 kw H &V, ant.: 354.7 m.; TL: Skyline (H &V), ant.: 187 m., TL: 213 m. (700FT) E. of Mt. Drive, Bald Eagle Mountain, 3.5 km of Spencer, NY WCII(FM) 88.5 mhz- Nov.14 appli- southeast Gilead Rd., km NE of Bloomington, IN. Address: South Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA; frog: 6.9 cation of Family Life Ministries Radio Inc. for CP to Monroe 93.3 mhz; B1 (per docket 5370 N. Mt. Gilead Rd., Bloomington, CO, change ERP: 20 kw (H &V); ant.: 180 m.; TL: Waits class: #88 -496). IN 47408. Road, 10.306 km at 181.41 from Oswego (Tioga Elloree, SC WMNY -FM 100.3 mhz -Nov. 5 appli- Bloomfield, IA KXOF(FM) 106.3 mhz -Nov. 4 County), KY; change to class B. cation of Clarence E. Jones for CP to change ERP: application of Horizon Broadcasting Inc. for mod. of 25 kw (H &V), TL: .75 mi. NE of Bowmarí, SC, on SC Lake, NY license to increase ERP: 6 kw (H &V) (per docket Saranac WDGE(FM) 101.7 mhz -Nov. SR S36 -692; change channel to 262C3 (per docket #88 -375). 27 application of WNBZ Inc. for CP to change ERP: #90-32). 5.14 kw (H &V): ant.: 120 m.; change freq. from Davenport, IA KRVR(FM) 106.5 mhz -Nov. 1 101.7 to 106.3; change to class C3 (per MM docket Bumet, TX KGZG(FM) 92.5 mhz-Nov. 13 appli- application of Community Service Radio Inc. for CP #90 -324). cation of Nolte Broadcasting Corp. for mod. of CP to changes ERP: 100 kw (H &V), ant.: 185 m. TL: (BPH- 890414MA as mod.) to change ERP: 3 kw county rd. Y 36, 3 km N of Montpelier, Muscatine Stillwater, NY WSSV(FM) 101.3 mhz -Nov. 7 (H &V); ant.: 91 m.: TL: 7.6 km north from intersec- County, IA. application of The Voice of Saratoga Inc. for CP to tion of Routes 29 and 2341, Burnet. change ERP: 3.66 kw (H &V): ant.: 126 m.; TL: New Hampton, IA KCZE(FM) 95.1 mhz -April 4, Kerrville, TX KRVL(FM) 94.3 mhz -Nov. 1 appli- 1990 application of Mega Media Ltd. for mod. of CP approx. 1 km east of Ketchums Corners in Stillwater cation of Griffin Broadcasting Corp. for mod. of CP (BPI- 890104MB) to change ERP: 5.5 kw H &V, and Town, Saratoga County, NY. (BPH- 9005101F) to change directional antenna. change TL: off Logan Ave., approx. 2 km southeast NC WMXC(FM) 104.7 mhz-Nov. 27 Charlotte, Charlotte Amalie, VI WTBN(FM) 102.1 mhz - of New Hampton (Chickasaw), IA, 43 02 43 - 92 18 EZ Communications Inc. for CP to change ant.: 96 Nov. 25 application of Trans Caribbean Broadcast- revoke Dec. 6. m. 06. Petition to application filed ing Co. for CP to change ERP: 33 kw (H &V) ant.:

Copeland, KS KJIL(FM) 99.1 mhz-Dec. 3 appli- New Bern, NC WZYH(FM) 94.1 mhz -Nov. 25 509 m.; TL: top of Crown Mountain 1 -10 A, estate of cation of Great Plains Christian Radio Inc. for mod. application of Conner Media Corp. for mod. of CP Dorthea St. Thomas. of CP (BPED- 880823MA) to ant.: 100 m., mod.) to 11 change (BPH- 871008ME as change ERP: kw Spokane, WA KTSL(FM) 104.7 mhz -Oct. 31 TL: KS, mi. mi. south Gray County, 2 east, 4 of H &V: ant.: 148 m. TL: 2.9 km south of intersection application of The Word in Music Inc. for mod. of Copeland. of Neuse Rd. and Point Rd., Oriental, Pamlico CP (BPH- 890123MO) to change ERP: 317 kw Herington, KS KDMM(FM) 105.7 mhz -Nov. 15 County, NC; class: C3. (H &V), ant.: 420 m. TL: 4.2 km SE of Spokane city application of Marie Willis and Donald D. Willis for Willard, OH WPJV(FM) 96.9 mhz-Nov. 20 appli- limits on Krell Ridge. mod. of (BPH- 880712ML) to ERP: 12.7 CP change cation of Mansfield Christian School for CP to Plymouth, WI WXER(FM) 104.5 mhz -Nov. 7 kw (H 141 m.: TL: W of US &V); ant.: 2 mi. 56 and change ERP: 6 kw (H &V), ant.: 94.8 m. TL: 1.5 mi. application of Sheboygan Broadcasting Corp. for 77 and 1.5 mi. north of Ramona Blacktop in county of Shiloh, Richland OH. NW County, mod. of CP (BPH- 880825MB) to change ERP: 6 kw of Dickinson, Herington: change to class C3 (per Butler, PA WLER -FM 97.7 mhz -Nov. 15 appli- (H &V). MM docket #91 -54). Biddeford, ME WSTG(FM) 94.3 mhz -Nov. 26 Gold Coast Broadcasting Inc. for CP to change ERP: 12 kw H &V, ant.: 144 m.; TL: .67 km east of Find that thin person intersection of U.S. Rte. 1 and Rte. 98 in Saco City, York County, ME. Ocean Pines, MD WZJO(FM) 97.1 mhz -Dec. 3 inside of you. application of Ocean Pines Broadcasting Co. for mod. of CP (BPH-870406KH) to change ERP: 2.30 kw (H &V); ant.: 114 m.; TL: at intersection of Rte. 589 and Hwy 90. "The machine has done wonders. l went from 220 pounds to 180 pounds Northfield, MA WNMH(FM) 91.5 mhz-Nov. 13 in 3 months. I lost 6 inches from my waist. My friends are amazed!" application of Northfield Mount Hermon School for CP to change ERP: .65 kw H (only), ant.: -92 m. NordicTrack melts South Yarmouth, MA WATB(FM) 103.9 mhz - unwanted inches away. Nov. 22 application of Cape Cod Radio Inc. for Get rid of that "spare tire for good. The key is sensible eating mod. of CP (BPH- 880107MD) to change ant.: 96 m. plus regular aerobic exercise on a NordicTrack® cross - country ski machine. Birmingham, MI WCSX(FM) 94.7 mhz-Nov. 5 application of Greater Michigan Radio Inc. for CP to NordicTrack burns more calories. change ERP: 14.1 kw (H &V), ant.: 25.43 m. Research shows that by working your total body, NordicTrack burns more calories than exercise bikes, treadmills, Escanaba, MI WYKX(FM) 104.7 mhz -Nov. 20 stairclimbers and other ordinary exercisers KMB Broadcasting Inc. for CP to change ant.: 300 that only work your legs - up to 1,100 per m., TL: State Rd. G 38 .8 km NW of Hendricks, hour, according to fitness experts. Delta County, MI. NordicTrack increases Walker, MI WOFN(FM) 100.5 mhz -Nov. 14 ap- your metabolism. plication of William E. Kuiper Jr. for mod. of CP By raising your metabolism, NordicTrack actually (BPH- 880125MA) to change ERP: 3.7 kw H &V: changes the rate at which your body consumes ant.: 130 m.; TL: southeast corner of 48th and calories. You reduce body fat, increase lean Pierce, Kent County, MI. muscle tissue, and start to bum more calories Ely, MN (no call letters) 92.1 mhz -Dec. 5 appli- even at rest. cation of BJL Broadcasting Corp. for mod. of CP NordicTrack is easy. (BPH- 891204MJ) to change TL: east end of Allaire With NordicTrack you can trim and tone your entire St., between First Avenue east and Third Avenue ordic rack body - including your waistline - in as little as 20 east, Ely, St. Louis County, MN. minutes, three times a week. Jackson, MS WJSU -FM 88.5 mhz- Nov.15 application of Jackson State University for CP to Or write. Call today for a change ERP: 24.5 kw (H &V); ant.: 61 m.; change to NordicTrack, Dept. 144A2, 30-day in -home trial class C3. 141 Jonathan Boulevard North Bonne Terre, MO KDBB(FM) 104.3 mhz -Nov. 7 Chaska, MN 55318 application of Zindy Broadcasting Inc. for mod. of 1-800-328-5888 Ext. 144A2 D1991 NordicTrack, Inc., A CML Company All Rights Reserved Broadcasting Jan 6 1992 For The Record 109 application of LKR Communications Inc. dismissed replace directional antenna. Sturgeon Bay, WI WPFF(FM) 90.5 mhz-Dec. 2 for CP for new FM on 102.7 mhz; ERP: kw H application of Family Ed. Broadcast Corp. of Door 50 &V Munising, MI WOXO -FM 98.3 mhz-Dec. 3 ap- ant.: 148 m. TL: 3.5 km from Hwy 64 and Old Remy County, WI, for mod. of CP (BPH- 880302MA as plication of Wallace D. Steinhoff granted for CP to Rd., turn in Roland of reinstated) to change ant.: 188 m.; TL: county high- off county Sequoya, OK, at change ERP: 32 kw (H &V); ant.: 108.9 m.; change bearing of 348 degrees true from that intersection; way HI-I, 4.5 miles N of Sturgeon Bay. to class C2 (per MM Docket #86 -447). change class to C2 (per MM docket #90 -460). Jackson, WY (no call letters) 90.3 mhz-,luly 29 Traverse City, MI WLDR(FM) 101.9 mhz-Nov. application of Teton County School District #1 for Davis, CA KLCO(FM) 105.5 mhz-Dec. 11 appli- 26 application of Great Northern Broadcasting Sys- mod. of CP (BPED- 900116MB) to change applicant cation of KYLO Radio Inc. granted for CP to change tem Inc. granted for CP to change ant.: 192 m. name to University of Wyoming. ERP: 2.8 kw (H &V); ant.: 145 m.; TL: 4.3 km SE of Central Woodland, CA, at 106 degrees true: 38 39 Cambridge, MN KXLV -FM 105.3 mhz -Nov. 25 Intrepid Broadcasting Inc. granted for 11Y's 50 - 121 43 42; change to channel 282A (per docket application of mod. of CP (BPH- 9009171D) to change ERP: 25 kw Riverside, CA KRCA(TV) ch. 62 20 #89 -98). -Nov appli- (H &V): ant.: 91 m.; TL: Emerson Ave., .8 km NW of cation Fouce 4 of Amusement Enterprises Inc. for CP Green Acres, CA KAXL(FM) 88.3 mhz -Dec. Cambridge, Isanti County, MN. to change ERP (vis): 3,746 kw; ant.: 723 m.; TL: application of Green Acres Educational Broadcast- 102.1 mhz Sunset Ridge Electronics Site, Los Angeles Coun- ing Foundation returned for mod. of CP (BPED - Hampton, NH WZEA(FM) -Nov. 22 ty, CA; 5.5 km north 317 degrees east to San 851104MB) to change ERP: 21.14 kw (H &V); ant.: application of Jane E. Newman returned for mod. of Antonio Heights, CA; antenna: DielectricTFU- 100 m.; TL: 10.7 km southeast of Shatter, CA. at CP (BPH- 880505OY) to change TBD. 24ECP (DA)(BT) 34-11-16117-41-55. 157 ft. true: change to class 20281. Albany, NY WAMC(FM) 90.3 mhz-Dec. 5 appli- Atlanta WATC(TV) ch. 57 -Nov. 29 application San Bernardino, CA KOLA(FM) 99.9 mhz-Dec. cation of WAMC granted for mod. of CP (BU-1- of Acorn T.V. in Action for Communities for mod. of 12 application of KOLA Inc. granted for mod. of CP 781106AK as mod.) to reflect replacement of nondi- CP (BPET- 851018KF) to change ERP (vis): 39 kw; (BPH -89032116) to change ERP: 29.5 kw H &V, rectional antenna. ant.: 129 m.: TL: 740 Bismark Road NE, Atlanta. ant.: 507 m. Albany, NY WKLI(FM) 100.9 mhz -Bendat Com- Antenna: DielectricTFU33J(BT) 33-48-4084-21-51. Grand Junction, CO KIOB(FM) 107.9 mhz - munications and Broadcasting Inc. for CP to Davenport, IA KOCT(TV) ch. 36 -Nov. 27 appli- Nov. 29 application of Robert Reichard granted for change ant.: 87.17 m.; mod. of CP (BPH- 870331IY cation of Black Hawk College for mod. of CP mod. of CP (BPH- 8904181C) to reduce ant. by 3 m. as mod.) change ERP: 6 kw H &V: CP hereby for- (BPET- 890111KH) to change ERP (vis): 6.09 kw: feited. antenna: AndrewALP4L1(DA). Adel, GA WDDQ(FM) 92.1 mhz -Dec. 6 application of Williams Investment Co. granted for CP to Bay Shore, NY (no call letters) 103.1 mhz -Nov. Milwaukee WCGV -TV ch. 24 -Nov. 19 applica- change ERP: 4.2 kw H &V: ant.: 119 m.; TL: 3.9 km 25 application of New Shore Media Inc. granted for tion of WCGV Inc. for CP to change ERP (vis): east of intersection of highways 76 and 37. Cook mod of CP (BPH- 850712VE) to change ERP: 1.685 3,000 kw: ant.: 313 m.; TL: 3950 North Holton St., County, GA. kw (H &V); ant.: 87 m. Milwaukee. Antenna: AndrewATW30E4-1-1TC- Cape Vincent, NY WMHI(FM) 94.7 mhz -Dec. 5 24(DA)(BT) Albany, GA WUNV(FM) 91.7 mhz-Dec. 9 application of Georgia Public Telecomm Commission application of Mars Hill Broadcasting Co. Inc. dis- granted for CP to request temporary waiver of main missed for CP to change from commercial to non- studio; mod. of BPED- 870323MD. commercial. AM's Alma, GA WKXH -FM 104.3 mhz -Nov. 26 appli- Jamestown, NY WHUG(FM) 101.7 mhz -Dec. 4 Napa, CA KVON(AM) 1440 khz -Nov. 26 application of Queen City Broadcasting System Inc. application of The Derrick Publishing Co. granted cation of Young Radio Inc. granted for mod. of CP granted for CP to change ERP: 2.1 kw H &V: for mod. of license to increase ERP to 3.3 kw H &V (BP900921AA) to augment nighttime directional change antenna to 118 M. (per MM docket #88 -375). pattern. Rome, GA WOTU(FM) 102.3 mhz -Nov. 26 ap- Oneonta, NY WSRK(FM) 103.9 mhz-Dec. 3 ap- Ridgefield Center, CT WREF(AM) 850 khz - plication of McDougald Broadcasting Corp. dis- plication of Hastings Broadcasting Corp. returned Nov. 26 application of The Ridgefield Broadcasting missed for CP to change ERP: 1.1 kw (H &V), ant.: for CP to change ERP: 2.05 kw (H&V). Corp. granted for CP to change city of license to 227 m.. Syracuse, NY WMHR(FM) 94.7 mhz -Dec. 5 ap- Ridgefield. CT. and increase power to 5 kw. Decatur, IN WOTZ(FM) 92.7 mhz-Dec. 11 application of Mars Hill Broadcasting Co. Inc. Dis- for from to non- St. Cloud, FL WNZO(AM) 1500 khz -Dec. 5 application of Midwest Communications Co. granted missed CP to change commercial plication of St. Cloud Broadcasting granted for mod. for CP to make changes: ERP: 13.4 kw (H &V), ant.: commercial. of CP (BP850701AH) to change freq. to 830 khz; 137 m., TL: south side of Monroeville Rd., 275 m. E Louisburg, NC WHLO(FM) 102.5 mhz -Dec. 3 add night service with 250 w; reduce day power to of Franke Rd.. 3.9 km NE of Hoagland. Allen Coun- application of Franklin Broadcasting Co. Inc. grant- 400 w and change TL: approx. .3 mi. east of junc- ty, IN: change to channel 28681 (per docket #88- ed for CP to change ERP: 6 kw (H &V). tion of Rt. 525 and Old Canoe Creek Rd. near St. 284), install directional antenna. Roanoke Rapids, NC WPTM(FM) 102.3 mhz Cloud, FL, and make changes in ant. system: 20 13 - Knox, IN WKVI -FM 99.3 mhz -Dec. 9 application Dec. 3 application of Moran Communications Inc. 15 - 81 18 42. of Kankakee Valley Broadcasting Co. Inc. granted granted for CP to change ERP: 5.4 kw H &V, ant.: Chicago WPNT(AM) 820 khz -Dec. 3 application for mod. of license to increase ERP: 3 kw H &V (per 105 m. (per docket #90 -473). of Century Chicago Broadcasting Ltd. granted for MM docket #88 -375). Wanchese, NC WOBR -FM 95.3 mhz -Dec. 4 CP to change hours of operation from unlimited Clear Lake, IA KLKK(FM) 103.1 mhz -Nov. 22 application of WOBR Inc. dismissed for mod. of time to daytime only; make changes in antenna application of Mad Hatter Broadcasting Inc. granted license to increase ERP: 6 kw H &V (per docket system, and change TL to 4949 Belmont Ave. W. for mod. of license (BLH -7695) to increase ERP: 6 #88- 3715). Chicago: 41 56 18 - 87 45 05. kw H &V (per MM docket #88-375). Streetsboro, OH WSTB(FM) 91.5 mhz-Dec. 9 Herrin, IL WJPF(AM) 1340 khz -Nov. 21 applica- Greensburg, KY WGRK -FM 103.1 mhz -Dec. 5 application of Streetsboro City School District grant- tion of Egyptian Broadcasting Co. granted for CP to application of Veer Broadcasting Co. Inc. granted ed for CP to change ERP: .3 kw H &V; ant.: 38 m.; reduce power to 770 w night and day, and make for CP to change ERP: 4.6 kw (H &V). TL: Streetsboro High School, 1900 Annalane Dr.. other changes. St. Matthews, KY WRKA(FM) 103.1 mhz -Dec. Streetsboro. Mount Holly, NJ WWJZ(AM) 640 khz-Nov. 25 5 application of Capitol Broadcasting Corp. granted Woodward, OK KWFX(FM) 93.5 mhz-Dec. 3 application of Mt. Holly Radio Co. granted for mod. for CP to change ERP: 6 kw (H &V); ant.: 95 m. application of Fuchs Communications Inc. returned of CP (BP810806BG) to increase daytime power to for CP to change ERP: 100 kw (H &V); ant.: 299 m.: 50 kw and make changes in antenna system. Smiths Grove, KY WBLG(FM) 107.1 mhz -Nov. 26 application of Hilltopper Broadcasting Inc. for CP TL: 5.6 km SW of Woodward: change frequency FM's to changes ERP: 50 kw H &V; ant. ] 20 m.; TL: 5 km 93.5 to 100.1; change to class Cl (per MM docket Montgomery, AL WLNE -FM 96.1 mhz -Dec. 6 SE of Bailey School and 2.8 km SE of Allen- Warren #90 -286). application of Montgomery Broadcast Properties County lines in Allen County, KY.; class C2 (per Ellwood City, PA WKST -FM 92.1 mhz -Dec. 2 Ltd. granted for CP to change ERP: .9 kw (H &V). MM docket #88 -215). application of Great Scott Broadcasting granted for ant.: 250 m.. TL: 3251 Harrison Rd., Montgomery, Bastrop, LA KRVV(FM) 100.1 mhz -Dec. 3 ap- mod. of license to increase ERP: 6 kw H &V (per AL. plication of My Cue Broadcasting Inc. dismissed for docket #88 -375). Tuskegee, AL WBIL -FM 95.9 mhz -Dec. 6 appli- mod. of license to increase ERP: 6 kw (H &V) (per Mt. Carmel, PA WXMH(FM) 99.7 mhz-Nov. 26 cation of New World Communications Inc. granted docket #88-375). application of H & P Communications Ltd. returned for CP to change ERP: 4.32 kw (H &V): ant.: 115 m.; Washington, LA KNEK -FM 104.7 mhz -Nov. 26 for mod. of CP (BPH- 880217MT) to change ant.: TL: U.S. Route 29..45 km northeast of intersection application of Dee Broadcasting Inc. granted for CP 197 m.; TL: .2 km north of SR 54, Mt. Carmel. of U.S. Routes 80 and 29. 7 km northeast of Tuske- to modify ant.: 88 m., reduce tower height to 100 m. Socastee, SC WMYB(FM) 99.5 mhz -Nov. 25 gee, Macon County. AL. Hyannis, MA WPXC(FM) 102.9 mhz -Dec. 4 ap- application of Puritan Radiocasting Co. granted for Hoyle, AR KHOX(FM) 105.3 mhz -Dec. 12 appli- plication of Radio Hyannis Inc. granted for mod. of mod. of CP (BPH -871231 ND) to change ERP: 6 kw cation of Mitchell Broadcasting Co. Inc. granted for license to increase ERP: 6 kw H &V (per section H &V; ant. 86 m. TL: 131 Ocala St., Myrtle Beach. mod. of license to increase ERP: 6 kw H &V (per #88 -375). SC. MM docket #89 -374). Bay City, MI WHNN(FM) 96.1 mhz-Dec. 11 ap- Blountville, TN WPGB(FM) 88.3 mhz -Nov. 26 Van Buren, AR KLSZ -FM 102.3 mhz -Dec. 6 plication of Liggett Broadcast Inc. granted for CP to application of Blountville Education Assoc. Inc. dis-

11O For The Record Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting missed for mod. of CP (BPED-8404041A) to change TV's Grants ant.: 652 m.; TL: site #8, Holston Mountain Elec- Coalinga, CA KWEW(TV) ch. 27-Dec. 12 tronic Site, Holston Mountain, Sullivan County. appli- Now AM cation of Western Educational Coalition CP can- WWTL(AM) Elijah Broadcasting Corp.; Bristol, TN WHCB(FM) 91.5 mhz-Nov. 20 appli- celled and call sign is deleted. cation of Educ. Communication Corp. granted for Walkersville, MD Duluth, MN KRBR(TV) ch. 21 -Dec. 12 applica- CP to change ERP: 1.55 kw H &V. tion of Robin C. Brandt CP reinstated and call sign N ow FM's Etizabethton, TN WUSJ -FM 99.3 mhz -Dec. 12 restored. application of Tri -City Broadcasting dismissed for KAEZ(FM) John A. Gay, Jr.; Amarillo, TX Newton, NJ WMBC -TV ch. 63-Dec. 4 mod. of license to increase ERP: 6 kw H &V (per applica- KBVC(FM) Riley M. Murphy; Buena Vista, CO tion of Mountain Broadcasting granted docket #88 -375). Corp. for mod. of CP (BPCT- 85082BLA) to change ERP KCRY(FM) Santa Monica Community College Knoxville, TN WHGG(FM) 88.3 mhz -Nov. 29 (vis): 1510 kw; ant.: 223 m.; TL: Weldon Road 4.5 Dist.; India, CA application Broadcasting Inc. of Bible Network dis- km southeast of Sparta, Sussex County, NJ: anten- KEQF(FM) First American Commun. Corp.; missed for CP to change ant.: 355 m.: TL: Sharp na: Andrew ALP32M3- HSOC-63(BT); (41 -00 -36 Ludlow, CA Ridge, on WATE -TV tower, Knoxville. 74- 35 -39). KEQG(FM) Hutchinson Community College; Knoxville, TN WHGG(FM) mhz 29 88.3 -Nov. Corning, NY WYDC(TV) ch. 48-Nov. 21 appli- Great Bends, KS application of Bible Broadcasting Network Inc. CP cation of Robert Walker granted for mod. of CP Bible Inc.; for new educ. FM on 88.3 mhz; ERP: 1.9 kw H &V; (BPCT- 870610KM) to change ERP (vis): 136 kw: KEQH(FM) Broadcasting Network LA ant.: 137.8 m. TL: Sharp Ridge, 250 ft. east of fire ant. 129 m.; TL: Hamilton Rd.. 6.05 kilometers east Lafayette, tower and 810 feet SW of WATE -TV antenna tower. of Borden. NY: Steuben County.. (42 02 29 - 77.15- KEOI(FM) California State Univ.; Kings Beach, Knoxville. TN; SLRC: to be determined; 36 00 06 - 18): antenna: Lindsay Specialty Products 4ZZT2 -80 CA 83 56 39. Pet For Recon filed 11- 19 -87; CP is DEGREES (DA). KHME(FM) Broadcast hereby forfeited and cancelled. Call sign deleted Home Company; Okmulgee, OK KGLB -TV ch. 44 12 MN 11- 21 -91: petition for reconsideration and request -Dec. appli- Winona, cation of KGLB Television Inc. granted for mod. for stay are hereby dismissed as moot 11- 21 -91. of KHZA(FM) KNZA Inc.; Seneca, KS CP (BPCT- 860509KF) to change ant.: 89.916 m. Shelbyville, TN WYCQ(FM) 102.9 mhz -Nov. 26 Amended: 4-24-89 to change ERP (vis): 11.3 kw: KMRL(FM) Deep Delta Radio Inc.; Buras, LA Inc. application of Lenk Broadcasting Co. granted ant.: 160 m.: TL: 1.3 km north of Preston, OK. on KNJM(FM) Lincoln City Broadcasting Corp.; for CP to change antenna supporting -structure country road in Okmulgee County. OK. Antenna: Lincoln City, OR height. Acrooyne- TLU -IKACT (35 43 25 - 95 59 20). KNOM-FM Catholic Bishop of Northern Alaska; El Paso, KAMZ(FM) mhz Amended 3 -18 -91 to change ERP (vis): 578.096 TX 93.1 -Dec. 6 appli- Nome, AK cation of El Paso and Lubbock Inc. granted for mod. kw; ant.: 164 m.: antenna: RCA- TFU-25G. KOUT(FM) Crystal Broadcast Partners; Rapid of CP (BPH- 8702261K) to change ant.: 433.4 m.: Danville, VA WPAJ(TV) ch. 24 -Dec. 12 applica- City, SD TL: Comanche Peak, Franklin Mountains, El Paso. tion of Danville Communications CP cancelled and Gilmer, TX KLSQ(FM) 95.3 mhz -Dec. 4 applica- call sign is deleted. KOUU(FM) Dobson, Goss, Rones & Bahl; tion of Curtis Broadcasting Stations Inc. granted for American Falls, ID mod of license to increase ERP: 2 kw (H &V) (per KOUV(FM) WKLK Inc.; Cloquet, MN docket #88-375). CALL LEITERS KTSL(FM) Black Hills Christian Huntsville, TX KVST(FM) 103.5 mhz -Nov. 26 Applications Communications Inc.; Spokane, application New Wavo Communication Group WA of Existing AM's Inc. granted for mod of CP (BPH- 890119MC -new KYAA(FM) Jim Kincer; Ketchum, ID station) to change ERP: 3.6 kw H &V; ant. 130 m.: KGLW(AM) KATY ROCGLO Communications; KYFA(FM) Broadcasting Inc.; TL: .62 mi south of intersection of US 75 and SR San Luis Obispo, CA Bible Network Amarillo, TX 2296. on U.S. 75. KHNR(AM) KORL Coral Communications San Antonio, TX KPAC(FM) 90.9 mhz-Nov. 20 Corporation; Honolulu KYFB(FM) Bible Broadcasting Network Inc.; Pine Bluff, AR application of Texas Public Radio granted for CP to KPKE(AM) KGUC Gardiner Broadcast Partners change frequency: 88.3 mhz: ERP: 100 kw H &V: Ltd.; Gunnison, CO KYFE(FM) Bible Broadcasting Network Inc.; ant.: 250 m. TL: SR 1560 and Galm Road. Bexar Alexandria, LA County. Helotes. TX. KQMG(AM) KOUR Midwest Broadcasting Inc.; Independence, IA KZKE(FM) Rick L. Murphy; Seligman, AZ Sulphur Springs, TX KDXE(FM) 95.9 mhz - KZKF(FM) Maple Communication Ltd.; Howe, Dec. 4 application of Gilbert Inc. for WBYY(AM) WJPW RDL Productions Inc.; Group granted TX mod. of license (BLH- 820818AC) to increase ERP: Rockford, MI 6 kw H &V (per MM docket #88 -375). WHBY(AM) WYNE Woodward Communications KZKG(FM) Pueblo Broadcasters Inc.; Pueblo, Inc.; CO Charlotte Amalie, VI WTYN(FM) 102.1 mhz - Kimberly, WI Dec. 11 application of Trans Caribbean Broadcast- WJIG(AM) WDFZ NRS Enterprises Inc.; KZKH(FM) New Life Fellowship Inc.; Topeka, ing Co. granted for CP to change ERP: 33 kw Tullahoma, TN KS (H &V), ant.: 509 m.; TL: top of Crown Mountain, 1- WKJS(AM) WWCS WKYN Inc.; Canonsburg, WEMO(FM) McDonald Communications Inc.; 10A, 1 estate of Dorthea, St. Thomas Mountain, -10 PA Knoxville, TN A. St. Thomas. WMQA(AM) WMYM Raven Broadcasting Corp.; WFWI(FM) Edgewater Radio Inc.; Fort Wayne, Ashland, VA WYFJ(FM) 100.1 mhz -Nov. 29 Minocqua, WI IN application of Bible Broadcasting Network Inc. granted for mod. of license to increase ERP: 3.3 kw WSCR(AM) WPNT Diamond Broadcasting Inc.; WGRT(FM) Port Huron Family Radio Inc.; Port (H &V) (per docket #88 -375). Chicago Huron, MI Harrisonburg, VA WKCY -FM 104.3 mhz -Dec. Existing FM's WHRH(FM) Genesis Broadcasting Corp.; 12 application of Mid Atlantic Network Inc. granted Warner Robbins, GA KBAX(FM) KMLO -FM KMLO Inc.; Fallbrook, for CP to change ant.: 125 m.; TL: Narrow Back Mt., CA WIWC(FM) The Moody Bible Institute of 4.8 km (3 miles) north of Stokesville, VA; change to Chicago; Kokomo, IN non -directional. KKYY(FM) KGUC -FM Gardiner Broadcast WKQM(FM) Robert M. Peters; Churubusco. IN Partners Ltd.; Gunnison, CO Marathon, WI WMGU(FM) 104.9 2 mhz -Dec. WKRW(FM) Kent State University; Wooster, OH application of Eagle of Wisconsin Inc. granted for KNDK -FM KVLR KNDK Inc.; Langdon, ND CP to change ERP: 25 kw (H &V); TL: intersection KOMG -FM KOUR -FM Midwest Broadcasting WMRL(FM) James Madison University; of Bluebird Lane and Burma Rd., NW of Mosinee, Inc.; Independence, IA Lexington, VA WI.: change to class C3 (per MM docket #90-87). WPBI(FM) Workshop WBYN(FM) WYCL WDAC Radio Company; Martinsville Commun. change city of license to Marathon. Inc.; Martinsville, VA Boyertown, PA Portage, WI WDDC(FM) 100.1 mhz -Nov. 14 WHPT(FM) WHVE Paxson Broadcasting of WPRX(FM) Twinlakes Communications; application of Kramer Broadcasting Inc. granted for Tampa Ltd.; Sarasota, FL Russell Springs, KY CP to change geographical coordinates' 43 31 42 - WKTD(FM) WNDN -FM WQFA(FM) Sound of Life Inc.; Hudson NY 89 26 01. Horizons Foundation Inc.; Salisbury, NC WQFB(FM) Capitol City Educational Whiting, WI WYTE(FM) 96.7 mhz-Dec. 13 ap- WLEZ(FM) WPFR -FM Foundation; Concord, NH plication of Sharon Broadcasting Corp. granted for BOMAR Broadcasting Co. Terre Inc.; Terre Haute, CP to change ERP: 50 kw (H &V), ant.: 150 m.; TL: Haute WQFC(FM) The Cedarville College; IN Portsmouth, OH Yellow Stone Rd., .7 km E of Hwy S. in Milladore Township, Wood County, WI; change t0 channel WMQA -FM WWMH Raven Broadcasting Corp.; WQFE(FM) Helen Sparks Quinn; Brownsburg, 244G2 (per docket #89 -282). Minocqua, WI IN

Broadcasting Jan 6 1992 For The Record Ill WUOX(FM) W&B Broadcasting Inc.; Radcliff, KDBS(AM) KZTZ Bjornstad Broadcasting Co.; WMNY(AM) WORG Clarence E, Jones; Elloree KY Eugene, OR Santee, SC WUOY(FM) Beatriz Garcia Suarez De KHKN(AM) KPUP Jerry J. Collins; Carmel WMRV(AM) WENE Beacon Broadcasting Corp.; McCombs; Wilmington, NC Valley, CA Endicott. NY WUOZ(FM) Toccoa Falls College; Belvedere, KLCJ(AM) KFNS New Life Communications; WMRY(AM) WSTH Solar Broadcasting SC Amarillo, TX Company Inc.; Columbus, GA WUSI-FM Southern Illinois University; Olney, KOZZ(AM) KONE Lotus Radio Corp.; Reno WNSW(AM) WKIT H &L Broadcasting Inc.; ME IL KSHO(AM) KGAL Eads Broadcasting Corp.; Breuer, WXAF(FM) Maranatha Broadcasting Inc.; Lebannon, OR WNZS(AM) WRXJ Panamedia of Jacksonville Inc.; Jacksonville, FL Charleston- Belle, WV KTOX(AM) KSFE Coburn Communications WXAH(FM) Pleasure Island Broadcasting Inc.; Corp.; Needles, CA WQLA(AM) WWGR LaFollette Broadcasters Inc.; LaFollette, TN Orange Beach, AL KULL(AM) KRPM Heritage Media Services WXAI(FM) Kill Devil Hills Commun.; Kill Devil Inc.; Seattle, WA WOSV(AM) WAJN Media Resource Group Inc.; Ashland, TN Hills, NC KVFC(AM) KISZ DeLane Broadcasting Inc.; WXAJ(FM) Benjamin L. Strateyer; Hillsboro, IL Cortez, CO WQXA(AM) WXKU Penn Central Broadcasting Inc.; York, PA WXAK(FM) Humes Broadcasters; Oliver, PA KZXY(AM) KQKL Ruby Broadcasting Inc.; WXAW(FM) Kelly Vaughan Busch; West Apple Valley: CA WUOK(AM) WOCB Boch Broadcasting Ltd.; West Yarmouth, MA Lafayette, IN WAQS(AM) WGKL Adams Radio of Charlotte NC WLVG Robert Miles Bittner; WYAM(FM) Dorsey Eugene Newman; Hartselle, Inc.; Charlotte, WWEA(AM) Cambridge, MA AL WAOY(AM) WIXY Saga Communications Ltd.: E. Longmeadow, MA WYPC(AM) WKOV Jackson County Broadcasting Inc.; Wellston, OH Now lY's WBYY(AM) WJPW RDL Production Inc.; KHBB(TV) KFBB Corp.; Helena, MT Rockford, MI WZLB(AM) WFRG Arrow Communications of Utica -Rome Inc.; Rome, NY KIPT(TV) St. Bd. Ed., Idaho; Twin Falls, ID WERQ(AM) WYST United Broadcasting Co. of Eastern Maryland Inc.; Baltimore Existing NE's KJRE(TV) Prairie Public Broadcasting Inc.; Ellendale, ND WFWC(AM) WSPO Lloyd B. Lane; Springville, KBCY(FM) KTLC Tye Broadcasting Inc.; Tye, NY TX KMVU(TV) Junko K. and Bobby C. Shehan; Medford, OR WLAT(AM) WLVH Elilo Broadcasting Inc.; KBLS(FM) KXDJ Lesso Inc North Fort Riley, Manchester, CT KS KZKI(TV) Jose H. Oti; San Bernardino, CA WHBS(AM) WBZS S.E. Broadcasting Inc.; KBLZ(FM) KANY Kanehoe Radio Inc.; WUBI(TV) Upchurch Broadcasting Inc.; FL Kanehoe, HI Baxley, GA Eatonville, WHJX(AM) WPIQ Eagle Broadcasting Inc.; KBSY(FM) KLHK Landmark Communications bluing AM's Brunswick, GA Inc.; Poteau, OK KCCD(AM) KYIY Minnesota Public Radio; WJSH(AM) WYTL Cardinal Broadcasting Inc.; KFXT(FM) KFNC Central Oklahoma Radio Moorhead, MN Terre Haute, IN Corp.; Sulphur, OK

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Where some people see a niche nesses in- house, Berkowitz said. But market, Alan Berkowitz, Blair is still active in that area, which president, Blair Entertain- has generated around $7 million in ment, sees a potential profit center. revenue in the last five years. "It's not To some extent, Berkowitz's out- driving our business, but it's a nice look is determined by the company he number to have." runs -an ancillary division of a large For the past two seasons, Blair has rep firm with a mandate to keep costs sold NBC a series of daily health and down and be profitable. "Our strategy lifestyle vignettes under the On Line is not to go head -to -head with the ma- banner. The deal with NBC ends later jor guys, especially in this environ- this year, and Blair will develop an- ment," he says. other similar series for another nation- Indeed, Blair's primary business is al outlet and a parallel series to sell to selling national spot time for TV and local stations. radio stations. Blair Entertainment, After running RPR for five years, founded in 1980, is a relatively small Berkowitz was named general manager syndication subsidiary perhaps best cates Studio 22 and is offering one of Blair Entertainment in 1988 after the known for the long -running court strip new weekly half -hour at NATPE this departure of then Blair Entertainment Divorce Court, which ended domestic year: Famous Hollywood Mysteries. President Alan Bennett. A year later, production last season. Berkowitz joined Blair 10 years Berkowitz added the title of president. But the company has not, by de- ago, after almost two decades as an ad As to the future, Berkowitz will sign, produced a new domestic strip in agency executive. He continue to work the was Blair niches. Among years. "You have to be crazy to do a brought to President, Blair Entertainment, the strip in this environment," Berkowitz, by Warren Barr, for New York; b. May 15, 1940, New opportunities: devel- a former advertising agency executive, whom he had worked York; BA, Business oping additional ven- says, referring to the economy and the at Young & Rubicam administration, New York tures with foreign odds against a new first -mn strip. in the late 1960's. University, 1963; media broadcasters, cable But the company sees profit oppor- His assignment researcher/buyer /planner, Doyle and PBS. tunities in a host of other areas, in- was at BlairSat, a Dane & Bernbach, New York, One example: a cluding weekly programs, internation- fledgling subsidiary 1963 -65 (US. Army, 1964); media six -part series on the and group supervisor, Young 8 one the first history of safaris, a al co- productions, alliances with cable and of Rubicam, 1965 -69; assodate and PBS, specials and vignettes. companies to distrib- media director, Marshalk $4 million project that Weekend programing is a genre in ute commercials and Advertising, 1969-74; VP, account will likely involve a which Blair has successfully combined syndicated programs supervisor, J. Walter foreign partner, a do- several niche strategies. Stuntmasters by satellite. Eventual- Thompson, 1975-76; formed and mestic cable partner is a weekly show the company intro- ly, Blair pulled the ran media consulting firm and possibly PBS. duced this year. The show is averag- plug on the subsidiary Willow Street Marketing (with In addition, Di- partner Henry Davis), 1977 -79; ing about a 3 rating, primarily in late and Berkowitz was vorce Court may be senior VP, director of sales, reassigned to head an- back as a first -run night and, says Berkowitz, will return Intercity Communications, for a second season. other Blair subsidiary, 1980-81; VP, media marketing, domestic strip in Cleared in 90% of the country, RPR Productions, a Blair Entertainment,1 982 -86; 1993. Several first- Berkowitz describes Stuntmasters as sports production president, RPR Productions, 1987; mn co- venture ver- "an example of a multinational co- company that special- executive VP, general sions of the show are production that is working." (Partners ized in vignettes. manager, Blair Entertainment, in the works. include Gary Benz, the independent "That company 1988.89; present position since With a limited producer; Canal Plus, France; Remy was the essence of 1989; m. Marilyn Silverman, Feb. supply of cash to 22, 1969; children, Nikki, 19, produce on its own, Julienne, the French stuntman and niche marketing," Heather, 13. producer; and Ellipse, the overseas Berkowitz says. At it's not surprising distributor.) The show will make mon- one point, he esti- Blair Entertainment ey in its first year only due to the fact mates, RPR controlled perhaps 80% of focuses on projects financed by oth- that it has sold well overseas. the vignette market (with a 45% profit ers. "We want to distribute programs "We want to have at least two margin), when it had co-productions with worldwide appeal," Berkowitz hours of weekend programing on the with the NFL, NBA, PGA and others. says. "As a niche marketer you won't air," Berkowitz says. In addition to Most of the professional sports make zillions, but you can certainly Stuntmasters, Blair currently syndi- groups have taken their vignette busi- make a profit."

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Monica Bouchier, recent graduate, zine, joins Madison Square Garden MEDIA Tulane University, New Orleans. Network, New York, as local sales manager. Leslie Keith, general sales manag- Rob McQueen, from Peo- ple & Properties, joins MSG Net- er, KQMQ -AM -FM Honolulu, joins Vicky C. Te- work, New York, as account KSSK -AM -FM there as account exec- execu- herani, assistant utive, tive. treasurer, A.H. succeeding Mimi Beams, named general manager. Pete Hollenstein, regional sales Belo Corp., Dallas, sales manager, wTTO(TV) Birmingham, Ala., owner of five Sam Rosenwasser, local sales named national sales manager. TV's, named VP manager, KVUE -TV Austin, Tex., adds and treasurer. duties as general sales manager. Steve Castellaw, VP and eastern region manager, Spartan Radiocasting VP, general Bob Manown, local sales manag- Co., Spartanburg, S.C., named di- managers ap- er, WTVT(TV) Tampa, Fla., joins rector of sales. pointed presi- KVOA -TV Tucson, Ariz., as VP and Teherani dents at Great general sales manager. Peg McDermott, national sales American Broadcasting Co.: L.D. Shelly Trainor, marketing manag- manager, WTVH(TV) Syracuse, N.Y., named local manager. (Nick) Bolton of WBRC -TV Birming- er, Los Angeles Times, joins American sales Sandra Coyle, account executive, wTVH, ham, Ala.; Ronald J. Bergamo of Television & Communications, named national sales manager. KTSP -TV Phoenix, and Steve Mauldin California systems, Orange, Calif., as of WTSP -TV Tampa, Fla. area director of marketing and cus- Diana J. Tate, from WCEE(TV) Bennett Scott Smith, VP and sec- tomer service. Mount Vernon, Ill., joins KBSI(TV) retary, SunGroup Inc., joins Clear Ross Newsome, from Telerep, Cape Girardeau, Mo., as account Channel Communications Inc., San Dallas, joins KXAN -TV Austin, Tex., executive. Antonio, Tex., as VP and general as national sales manager. Alberta Drumm, from L&L Me- counsel. John Hoffmann, regional account dia, Lever Bros. internal media agen- Ed Krampf, formerly with executive, KODE-TV Joplin, Mo., cy, joins Bohbot Communications KITS(FM) San Francisco, joins named general sales manager. Dale Inc., Chicago, as VP, director of na- KSFO(AM) -KYA(FM) there as VP and Phipps, account executive, KODE -TV, tional broadcast. general manager. named local sales manager. New account executives appointed Kevin O'Grady, president and Appointments at Telemundo Group at The Interep Radio Store, New general manager, WYTZ(FM) Chicago, Inc.: Gary Cecchini, VP and general York: Laurie Pracher, from Inter - joins KZOK -FM Seattle as station sales manager, WHDH -TV Boston, ep's research department; Kelly Har- manager. named VP, station sales, New York; rington, from Eastman Radio, and Mike O'Shea, general sales man- Tony Hammel, from Roslin Radio. SALES AND MARKETING ager, WOJO(FM) Evanston, Ill. (Chica- William Hughes, general sales man- go), named Midwest sales manag- ager, KHAS -TV Hastings, Neb., retired. er, Chicago; Marcella C. Medina, Steve Metzger, purchasing man- Glenda Proctor, from Capital Ci- account executive, Jones Interca- WUSA(TV) Wash- ager, Audio Animation Inc., Knox- ties/ABC Inc., joins ble, Albuquerque, named West Coast ington as account executive. ville, Tenn., named assistant sales sales manager, Los Angeles; Mau- manager. Debbie Kramer, account execu- reen B. Russo, director of advertising tive, WNUV -TV Baltimore, named na- and sales promotion, New York, Eric Revels, formerly with Tassani tional sales manager. named sales manager, Dallas, and Jo- Communications, joins D'Arcy Ma- Laura English, account executive, seph Corderi, from NBC TV Spot sius Benton & Bowles, St. Louis, WKCF(TV) Clermont, Fla. (Orlando), Stations division, named account ex- as art director. joins Shane Media Services, Hous- ecutive, New York. Bob Harris, formerly with The ton, as director of marketing. Therese Laskey, formerly with Hearst Corp., joins KOLR(TV) Spring- Brian J. Nagy, formerly with Showtime Networks, joins Falcon Ca- field, Mo., as general sales manager. McGavren Guild Radio, Philadelphia, ble TV, Los Angeles, as national Bryon Bernhard, account execu- joins WEST(AM) -WLEV(FM) Easton, marketing manager. tive, Central Pennsylvania Cable Ad- Pa., as general sales manager. Jeffrey Gordon, formerly with AV net, Hershey, Pa., and Matthew T. KCRA -TV New account executives appointed at Marketing Concepts Inc., joins Uhl, account executive, Sac- WPSL(AM) Port St. Lucie, Fla., as ramento, Calif., join WHTM -TV KTZZ -TV Seattle: Sandra Perry, formerly with Banner Radio; Earl Da- general sales manager. Harrisburg, Pa., in same capacities. vis, account executive, KIRO Inc., and Jeffrey Gropper, from SKI maga- Barbara Rockefeller, manager of

Broadcasting Jan 6 1992 Fates & Fortunes 115 dia. Robert J. Chmiel, creative af- NBC NAMES AFFILIATE RELATIONS VP'S fairs executive, Coastline Partners, joins Family Channel, Los Angeles, as director, original programing. Donna L. Davis, director of sales, Revue Network, joins NuStar, West Chester, Pa., as regional sales director, Southeast region. Charles R. Young, president, DFW/MetroLink, Dallas, joins Tele- port Communications Group there as general manager. Steve Murphy, director of station Jenkins Schweinler Fouch services, North American Network, Washington, named VP, informa- NBC Television has named four vice presidents in its affiliate relations tion services, succeeded by Lisa Bru - department as part of an ongoing restructuring that began last month sio Coster, manager. when Robert Niles was named senior vice president, affiliate relations and Melanie J. Alschuler, assistant to program research (BROADCASTING, Nov. 11). Jane Dietze, vice president, VP, television development, dick TV networks services, is now vice president, affiliate corporate relations clark productions, Los Angeles, and marketing; Bill Fouch, vice president, affiliate marketing, has been named director of reality and variety named vice president, affiliate relations, entertainment (he will relocate to programing. Burbank); Carl Schweinler, regional director, has been named vice president, affiliate relations, sports, and Judy Jenkins, director, affiliate rela- Steven Blattner, formerly with tions, NBC News Channel, is now vice president, affiliate relations, WYNY(FM) Lake Success, N.Y., joins news. MJO Broadcasting, New York, as director of programing. Bruce R. Watkins, production co- marketing and affiliate relations, CBS - ment, Agoura Hills, Calif.: Craig ordinator, KODE-TV Joplin, TV, joins Discovery Networks, Bland, from Bland Distribution, Mo., named production manager. New York, as senior manager, adver- named accounnt executive, Southwest tising sales marketing. region; Rod Winterrowd, from Daniel A. MacKenzie, from Unit- Bowers Perez Associates, named ac- ed Artists Cable, joins Graff Pay -Per- count executive, Northwest region; View, Los Angeles, as director, af- PROGRAMING Paul Magder, account executive, filiate sales, Western region. Thomas named director of sales, Midwest Wehling Jr., affiliate sales and Allen M. Faust, VP, West Glen region, New York, and Michael D. marketing consultant, Graff Pay -Per- Communications, N.Y., rejoins Mag- Leifer, from Warner Bros., named View, named director, affiliate nus Communications, Brooklyn, account executive, Northeast region, sales, Central region, Chicago. N.Y., as president. New York. Scott Campitelli, former produc- Mark Lipps, Midwest account ex- Lon Troxel, VP, national dealer tion technician, Vermont ETV, Col- Chica- ecutive, program sales, MTM, sales, AEI Music Network Inc., joins chester, Vt., named director of in- go, named Southwest regional International Cablecasting Technol- structional TV services, succeeding MTM Television Distribu- manager, ogies Inc., Los Angeles, as president, Bryce B. Lyndes, who retired. tion, Dallas. commercial. Laura Gray, traffic manager, James Lutton, formerly with John D. Clark Jr., VP, marketing wvEU(TV) Atlanta, named program KPtx(TV) San Francisco, joins Tribune and programing, Cencom Cable Asso- manager. Entertainment Co., New York, as ciates Inc., St. Louis, Mo., named Theodore R. Lau, formerly with VP, programing. Stephen J. Mulder - senior VP, marketing and programing. rig, from Orion Pictures and Orion MGM/UA Communications, joins TV Entertainment, joins Tribune, New Appointments at Conus Communi- Group W Productions, Los Ange- York, as Northeast sales manager. cations, St. Paul- Minneapolis: Bren- les, as director of general accounting. da Campbell, freelance producer, Stephen Maciolek, from Unisys Barbara Hall, co- director of de- Washington, named client services velopment, John F. Kennedy Center Corp., joins Prism, Bala Cynwyd, and marketing manager there; Lisa Pa., as master control operator. of Performing Arts, joins National Youngers, associate producer, named as VP, de- Public Radio, Washington, producer, and David Graves, for- Adrianne Roethe, manager of deal- velopment. merly with WYFF-Tv Greenville, S.C., er sales, Superstar Connection, Tulsa, Thomas J. Shannon, formerly named regional manager, Atlantic named national sales manager. with Fries Distribution Co., joins regional cooperative. John M. O'Haugherty, from Goodman Entertainment, Chicago, Eileen Carpenter, manager of me- Spectradyne Inc., joins LodgeNet En- VP, Midwest sales. as dia, The Family Channel, Virginia tertainment, Sioux Falls, S.D., as Appointments at Genesis Entertain- Beach, Va., named director of me- VP, sales.

116 Fates & Fortunes Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting David Chase and Martin Kos, Knoxville, Tenn., as 6 and 11 p.m. NEWS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS chief cameramen, named operations anchor. supervisors; Sarah A. Sockolof, Derrick Hinds, general assignment recent graduate, Washington Gary Rebstock, from KRON -TV George reporter, KEYC -TV Mankato, Minn., San Francisco, joins KMSP -TV Minne- University, Washington, named joins KBJR -TV Superior, Wis. (Du- apolis as anchor. Dana Benson, se- photojournalist, and Jamie Dupree, luth), in same capacity. nior producer, wCCO -TV Minneapolis, correspondent, named radio news joins KMSP -TV there as executive director. producer. Lisa Cooley, weekend co- anchor, TECHNOLOGY Jeff Salkin, from WBAL -TV Balti- WBTV(TV) Charlotte, N.C., named 5 more, joins Maryland Public Televi- and 6 p.m. co- anchor. Bruce C. Tomson, general manag- sion there as freelance reporter, Lisa Moss, freelance anchor and er, corporate accounts -Japan, Unisys, State Circle. reporter, Fox TV, Los Angeles, joins joins Brite Voice Systems Inc., Stephen M. Stock, Anderson bu- WEHT(TV) Evansville, Ind., as re- Wichita, Kan., as VP and general manager. reau chief, WYFF -TV Greenville, S.C., porter and co- anchor. joins WESH(TV) Daytona Beach, Kaity Tong, anchor, WABC -TV Michael J. Wood, fiber -optic man- Fla. (Orlando), as Ocala bureau chief. New York, joins WPIX(TV) there as 10 ager, Cooper Industries, Belden divi- Jane Skinner, general assignment p.m. co- anchor. sion, joins Siecor Corp., Hickory, N.C., as corporate communications reporter, KBJR -Tv Superior, Wis. (Du- Rob Allman, 10 p.m. executive manager. luth, Minn.), named morning anchor. producer, WLS -TV Chicago, named as- Sherry Kurtz, morning anchor and sistant news director. Jeff Schaetzel, executive producer, special projects, Hofstra Television general assignment reporter, KDLT(TV) Bruce Hamilton, formerly with Institute, joins Audio Plus Video Mitchell, S.D., named 6 and 10 WCPX -TV Orlando, Fla., joins KYW -TV International Inc. /International Post, p.m. co- anchor. Philadelphia as 6 p.m. anchor. Northvale, N.J., as senior editor. Jim Valentine, Fort Worth bureau Norma Cancio, 12 p.m. anchor, Michael C. Treen, programer, chief, KDFW -TV Dallas, joins KUSI -TV KGUN(TV) Tucson, Ariz., adds duties Collins Computer Support, joins Xy- San Diego, Calif., as executive as 5 p.m. co- anchor. producer. mox Systems Inc., Granada Hills, Suzanne Kennen, from KAAL(TV) Calif., as director of support services. Larry Blackerby, director of pro- Austin, Minn., joins Conus Commu- Roger Reak, general manager, graming and broadcast operations, nications, Minneapolis -St. Paul, as graphics division, Chips WGHP -TV High Point, N.C., adds associate producer. and Technol- duties as director of broadcasting. ogies, joins Magni Systems Inc., Bill Sandefur, formerly with Scott Libin, managing editor, Beaverton, Ore., as president and KOAT -TV Albuquerque, N.M., joins WGHP -TV, named director of news. chief operating officer. WXII(TV) Winston -Salem, N.C., as John Woodin, news director, news director. Wayne Berry, director of satellite WPRI -TV Providence, R.I., joins systems, Fairchild Data Corp., Scotts- Appointments at WSET -TV Lynch- WTKR -TV Norfolk, Va., as dale, Ariz., named VP, satellite station burg, Va.: Silverman, from manager and news director. Russ Jennifer systems marketing. WMGC -TV Binghamton, N.Y., Kilgore, managing editor, WPRI- named 11 p.m. co- anchor; Michelle Tom Wright, assistant VP, devel- TV, succeeds Woodin. Wright, Roanoke bureau chief, opment, Computer Associates, joins Brett Haber, anchor and reponer, named 6 p.m. co- anchor, and Jane Wavefront Technologies, Santa WNNE -TV Hartford, Vt., joins WCAX- Rita Serwan, from ABC News, Barbera, Calif., as director of soft- TV Burlington, Vt., as reporter and Dallas, named weekend news anchor. ware development, scientific visu- anchor. alization. H.B. Siegel, manager, ad- Eric Greene, reponer, WUAB(TV) vanced graphics development, Mark A. Moran, news director, Lorain, Ohio (Cleveland), adds duties Pixar, joins Wavefront as director, KCHU(AM) Valdez, W01- Alaska, joins as weekend anchor. software development, animation AM-FM Ames, Iowa, as Des Moines and rendering. bureau chief. Denise Dillon, weekend anchor and reporter, WTVM(TV) Columbus, Keith A. Buckley, regional ac- Thomas J. Searson, formerly with Ga., joins WATE -TV Knoxville, count manager, Computer Associates, KCBS -TV Los Angeles, joins E! Enter- Tenn., as 6 and 11 p.m. anchor. joins Keystone Communications, tainment Television there as news Lou Gellos, from KING Los Angeles, as director of sales, director, E! News Daily. -TV Seattle, joins KATU(TV) Portland, Ore., as Western region. Misa Becerra, from KGO-TV San sports director. Laura Marie Jans, freelance col- Francisco, joins KGGM -TV Albuquer- Peter Maroney, president and ex- orist, New York, joins Varitel Video, que, N.M., as reponer. ecutive producer, Real West Produc- Los Angeles, as colorist. Appointments at Cox Enterprises, tions Inc., joins KOIN -TV Portland, Rick Jaworski, product marketing as news Washington: Ken Bridgham, assis- Ore., director. manager, Tektronix TV division, Bea- tant bureau chief, announces his Rick Benjamin, anchor, KWQC -Tv verton, Ore., named marketing retirement after 22 years with Cox; Davenport, Iowa, joins WATE -TV manager, cable TV products.

Broadcasting Jan 6 1992 Fates & Fortunes 117 Larry King, radio host, Mutual POLINGER LEAVES WPIX INC. Broadcasting, Washington, named 1992 radio inductee into Broadcast- avid H. Polinger, senior vice president, WPIX ing Hall of Fame, National Associa- Inc., New York, announced his retirement after tion of Broadcasters. 15 years with the station group. He is establishing a Bernie Barker, VP and general communications consultancy business located at 55 manager, WAPI -AM -FM Birmingham, E. 77 St., New York, N.Y. 10162. Ala., named chairman, Arbitron broadcasting career as director Polinger began his Radio Advisory Council. of the Latin American division of the Voice of America and helped establish pioneer station WKAQ- Joseph Van Eaton, partner, Spiel - TV San Juan, P.R., and later moved over to WAPA- gel & McDiarmid law firm, joins Miller TV there as vice president and general manager. In & Holbrooke law firm, Washington, New York he had stints at WNTA- AM- FM -TV; Friend - in same capacity continuing communi- ley Frost Broadcast Division; Bell Television of New York. cations practice. At wPIC, Polinger was involved with FCC matters, Yankee baseball Doug Padgett, general manager, contracts, corporate communications, acquisitions, public relations, cable WEHT(TV) Evansville, Ind., elected affiliate relations and labor relations. He served as chairman of the VP, television, Indiana Board of National Association of Broadcasters cable copyright committee, the NAB Broadcasters. FM committee and as president of the International Radio and TV Society. New officers at New York State Broadcasters, Albany, N.Y.: Cathy Creany, wTVH(TV) Syracuse, N.C., joins WATE-TV Knoxville, chair; F. Kelly, Tenn., as promotion director. N.Y., John PROMOTION AND PR WPTR(AM) -WFLY(FM) Albany, N.Y., vice chair, radio; Arnold Hilary Mayer, director of adver- ALLIED FIELDS Klinsky, WHEC -TV Rochester, tising and promotion, WHDH -TV Bos- N.Y., vice chair, TV; Joseph A. Reil- ton, joins WBZ -TV there as audience James C. Van Dongen, former ly, executive director, NYSBA, promotion reporter. Concord, N.H., bureau manager, president; Warren G. Bodow, WQXR- Allen Posten, director of public United Press International, joins AM-FM New York, secretary, and relations, Oklahoma City Twisters New Hampshire House of Representa- Andrew A. Langston, WDKX(FM) minor league football team, joins tives there as information officer. Rochester, N.Y., treasurer. KOCB(TV) Oklahoma City in same Jeffrey L. Perlman, from U.S. capacity. Chamber of Commerce, joins Ameri- DEATHS Appointments at Porter /Novelli can Advertising Federation, Wash- Public Relations, Washington: Laura ington, as VP, government affairs. Tomasetti, account executive, Earl W. Kintner, 79, senior part- Ann Rollins, 6 p.m and I 1 p.m co- named senior account executive; ner, Arent Fox Kintner Plotkin & anchor, WATE -TV Knoxville, Tenn., Kahn law Washington, Vince Powers and Shannon Beau - firm, died has formed Ann Rollins Communi- of congestive heart failure Dec. 28 din, assistant account executives, cations there, specializing in corporate named account executives. there. Kintner, former chairman of seminars and coaching sessions in Federal Trade Commission, joined Appointments at Bigelow & Eigel public speaking, presentation skills Arent Fox Kintner Plotkin & Kahn Inc., Atlanta: Jeffrey A. Cohen, VP, and media image. as senior partner in 1961 and retired in associate creative director, Donino New associates at Cole, Raywid & 1990. & Partners, named VP, creative ser- Braverman law firm, Washington: vices, entertainment division; Phyl- Robert S. Tyrol, 68, broadcaster, Timothy R. Furr, University of died of cardiac arrest Dec. 13 in Hart- lis H. Currie, marketing manager, Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.; Stephen Gainesville Cablevision, and Julia ford, Conn. He began career as an- L. Kabler, Cornell University, Itha- nouncer on WTIC Groves, affiliate coordinator, Show - Inc.'s NBC radio ca, N.Y.; John Davidson Thomas, program The United States Coast time Networks Inc., named account Boston University; Janet R. executives. Guard on Parade in Hartford, Conn. Thompson, Howard University, He additionally hosted Cinderella Kirsten Poe, formerly with WNBC- Washington, and Theresa A. Ze- Weekend and Songs from New Eng- TV New York, joins CNBC, Fort Lee, terberg, Catholic University, Washing- land Colleges. In 1959 he was ap- N.J., as media relations associate. ton. Steven J. Horvitz, recent grad- pointed general sales manager of uate, Stanford University, Stanford, Broadcast -Plaza Inc. WTIC- AM -FM. Nicholas van Hoogstraten, execu- Calif., named member of firm. tive producer, KTLA(TV) Los Angeles, He assumed position of executive VP joins Tribune Entertainment, Chi- Daniel J. Duman, from Skye Fi- and general manager in 1967. In cago, as creative services director, scher Inc., establishes York Street 1979 he was named president of 1080 The Dennis Miller Show. Partners Inc., Farmington, Conn., Corp., next owner of WTIC and lat- providing investment banking and er appointed chairman. He served in David Bosch, promotion writer consulting services to media and that capacity until his retirement in and producer, WLOS(TV) Asheville, entertainment industries. 1988.

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` `A broadcast organization is only as effective as its people."

Bonneville International's mission statement includes Developing participation at all levels is not easy. One this phrase: "We are a values -driven company, must establish a climate of openness and tolerance for composed of values -driven people." criticism, which it not always pleasant for top manage- The phrase recognizes what all good broadcast manag- ment. But it is much better to encourage open discussion ers know: A broadcast organization is only as effective as than to find oneself dealing with hidden unrest. its people. Good managers know, too, that people are only Surprisingly, group gatherings such as "Eagles" seem as effective as their education, training, experience, moti- to stimulate input much more than private meetings or vation, values, leadership and unified strength allow them formal requests for written response. The individual gath- to be. ers strength from the group. If he or she is not inclined to For the past four years, we have invited to our Utah speak up before the entire assembly, then the comments headquarters city 200 of the key people from our 16 are shared at break time or in smaller group sessions, and broadcast stations and six communica- they eventually reach the ears of senior tion companies. We call the annual management. June meeting the "Gathering of Ea- In any case, the desired broad input gles," because these are the leaders of occurs, and the strategic plan or mis- Bonneville -today and tomorrow. We sion statement or goal development is want them ready to soar with the ea- strengthened. gles. In fact, we begin each "Gath- Conversely, individuals watch and ering" with a short motivational listen to their associates. As they hear videotape produced by Bonneville spe- positive comments about the plan or cifically for this purpose. see the plan change as a result of criti- The agenda is always full. It in- cal comments by their coworkers, their cludes general sessions as well as sense of ownership and commitment "breakout" meetings for smaller increases. groups with similar work assignments. It's a win -win situation. The organi- But the key to success is not always zation wins by improving its plans and found in the written agenda. Our peo- gaining a higher level of commitment ple gather strength from each other by from its personnel. Company asso- sharing ideas, voicing concerns and A commentary from Rodney R. Brady, ciates or employes win by increasing discussing problems openly. It's im- president -CEO, Bonneville International their sense of confidence and self - possible to have that kind of interaction worth, and by reducing or eliminating through company newsletters, phone calls or any other the conflicts between their personal goals and the compa- kinds of communication devices. ny's goals. Each year we concentrate on a primary theme. In 1991, Not every company needs a "Gathering of Eagles," but for example, we concentrated on developing a long -range every company needs to accomplish the same purposes we strategic plan for the corporation. The skeleton for the seek to accomplish with the "Eagles" meeting. plan was developed by our senior managers at our annual Among those purposes are: (1) defining values and management retreat, but the "Gathering" gave our front- setting goals; (2) encouraging the exchange of ideas line associates a chance to express their opinion, offer throughout the organization at all levels; (3) developing suggestions and, most important, develop a sense of per- among all personnel a sense of personal commitment sonal commitment to the strategic plan. regarding company values and goals; (4) identifying and Personal commitment is critical for any such plan to building leaders for today and tomorrow; (5) creating a succeed. The same principles apply to any broadcast orga- climate of openness where ideas are generated and criti- nization- whether it's a radio station in a small town, a cisms are accepted; and (6) strengthening the bonds be- group of largely autonomous operating divisions such as tween company divisions, departments and individuals. Bonneville, or an entire industry association. All of these purposes are people- dependent. And as I It's a basic principle of management that goals dictated said at the beginning, an organization is only as effective unilaterally from the top are seldom achieved. The active as its people. No company can ever become truly values - involvement of key personnel at all levels is essential for driven unless and until it is "composed of values -driven success. people."

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Atlanta FM's last Goodman Entertainment an- NAB and three week urged the FCC to affirm the nounced a new strip for fall 1992 NSS POCKETPIECE - Bureau's denial of Parole Board. Its a reality court- Mass Media type series using crime re- enact- (Nielsen's top ranked syndicated shows for Emerald Broadcasting's bid to the week ending Dec. 8. Numbers represent move WHMA -FM from Anniston, ments and parole board hearing /stations/% coverage) aggregate rating average Ala., to Atlanta. The bureau was cor- dramatizations based on real cases. 14.3/222198 1. Wheel Of Fortune rect, said two of the FM's in a joint The show is a co- venture of Good- 2. Jeopardy! 12.4/216/99 3. Star Trek 10.5/244/98 filing. "Emerald proposes illusory man and two Canadian firms, Rose- 4. opraft Winfrey Show 10.4223/99 from an allocation that dale Film Ventures Ltd. and Glen - 5. Entertainment Tonight ..... _....8.6/185/96 benefits 6. Cosby Show 8.4/208/97 fails to comply with spacing require- Warren Entertainment. The show has Affair 8.0/170/92 7. Current said. been sold to 17 stations in Canada, 7. Marned...With Children 8.0/168/94 ments," the filing 9. Fox Holiday Theater 7.9/188/93 and its host is Gerry Connell. 10. WKRP in Cincinnati 7.4237/98 11. Wheel Of Fortune (Wknd) 7.0/168/78 "Citizen Turner," the first biogra- Genesis Entertainment will 12. Family Fast:Whlte Christmas6.8 /192/94 phy of Ted Turner, will be published 13. Donahue 6.7/229/99 launch a new weekly series next 14. Case of the Avenging Ace 6.6/163/95 in the spring of 1994. Publisher summer called Karaoke Show- 14. Inside Edition 6.6/125/87 Harcourt Brace Jovanovich made the case. Show would feature ordinary announcement on the heels of people acting out their fantasies of Turner's selection as Time's "Man of being pop music stars by singing the Year" (see page 15). The book along to music videos. Karaoke will be written by father and son Ger- craze started in Japan and has be- with Whoopi Goldberg, and has de- ald and Robert Goldberg, who also come popular in U.S. at bars and veloped a romantic gamedy called cowrote "Anchors: Brokaw, Jennings, other night spots. Genesis is also Infatuation for possible syndication in Rather and the Evening News." launching Whoopi, a new talk show the fall. Robert Goldberg is a television re- viewer for The Wall Street Journal.

The third in a series of five meet- LATEST PRIME TIME SHIFTER: SALINAS- MONTEREY ings of House Copyright Subcom- C ollowing CBS affiliate KPIX(TV) San Francisco's decision to shift its mittee staff and television indus- 1 prime time lineup from 8 -11 p.m. to 7 -10 p.m. in February, KMST(rv), try executives over possible the CBS affiliate in Salinas- Monterey, Calif., has also been granted changes in copyright law- includ- permission by the network to make a similar move on Feb. 8. Salinas - ing Fox and Motion Picture Associa- Monterey, the 110th ADI with 213,000 TV households, abuts the San tion of America proposals to elimi- Francisco -Oakland -San Jose (the fifth ADI with 2.2 million TV HH) and is nate the cable compulsory license-is considered a logical next step in the prime time shift movement because scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. of possible overlapping from CBS affiliate KPIX(TV) into the smaller market. 15, in Washington. The meeting will Tom Tucker, KMST station manager, said that cable penetration in his focus on how changes in television market is 75% and CBS "recognized the spillover from KPIX would have a technology are forcing changes in detrimental impact" in granting KMST the shift. He also said that Arbitron copyright code. Dates for future ratings during the November 1991 sweeps put the 10 p.m. HUT level at a meetings on broadcast television 41, close to double the 23 HUT at 11. copyright law and possible future In allowing the shift, Tucker said one of the concessions made to CBS legislative actions that might be taken is that Crimetime After Primetime can't be delayed past 11 p.m., which have not been set. The subcom- leaves the station to decide where to insert its displaced 7 -8 p.m. syndi- mittee staff hopes to fluish the meet- cated programs Married...with Children and Entertainment Tonight. Ironi- ings by late Jar Jary or early Feb- cally, Tucker said the station discontinued its 11 p.m. newscast last ruary. September because HUT levels were too low and Is now deciding whether to restart a late half -hour or hour newscast at 10 p.m. Columbia Communications Corp. Shift proponents on the West Coast have been gathering steam, with gained authority last week to begin KCRA -TV Sacramento's grant last September from NBC of an eight -month offering separate international prime time shift test, but the results have been mixed for its prime time satellite services via 12 C -band tran- and late -night programing. Besides KPIX, KRON -TV, the NBC affiliate in San sponders aboard each of two Francisco, has been pushing for a prime time shift, but station officials are NASA Tracking and Data Relay Satel- still awaiting permission from NBC. -1w lite System satellites. Both TDRSS birds are already in orbit, one over the

Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting 120 In Brief Atlantic and one over the Pacific. to assign ATV simulcast channels 1992 talk show candidate came The FCC said it found Columbia met through an engineering -based about due to a "lack of potential na- the requisite legal, technical and fi- NTSC -ATV pairing plan "to equalize tional market," with the syndicator nancial qualifications to operate the television stations' ATV coverage concentrating on the sale of The Vicki system. areas in most local markets and put Lawrence Show and gamedy an end to the UHF -VHF disparity That's Amore. From the time of its Request Television and Scientif- that has existed for nearly half a cen- September 1991 debut, Wallace ic- Atlanta have provided free B- tury." Fox also supported the "Joint averaged a 2.4 rating /10 share on KYW. MAC descramblers to more than Broadcaster Comments" filed on be- 700 Request affiliates since Novem- half of more than 90 broadcasters, After four weeks on the market, has ber and last week expanded the including ABC, CBS and NBC. MGM Domestic Television giveaway offer to all addressable ca- cleared its fall 1992 off -network in ble systems, said Andy Ferraro, Disney's Buena Vista Television drama, In the Heat of the Night, Request VP of operations and engi- and retailer Pizza Hut are mounting 39 markets (including 15 of the it has neering. Request plans to encrypt a major cross -promotional cam- top 20). The studio also says renewals for its select pay -per -view programing via B- paign tied to the top -rated animated signed 31 market strip, The MAC in early 1992." program Darkwing Duck, which long- running off -network is a half -hour spoke of BVT's two -hour New Twilight Zone . The Securities and Exchange Disney Afternoon kids block. The Commission has approved Kayla late January- February promotional Tribune Entertainment says it Satellite Broadcasting Network blitz -which includes newspaper has signed Coca -Cola as the first ad- Inc.'s registration statement, clear- inserts, in -store displays and sign - vertiser for a proposed new one - hour weekly ing the way for the company to be- age -and Pizza Hut's buys of na- show, Apollo Comedy gin its proposed initial public offering. tional and local commercial time (pri- Hour, available fall 1992. Show is a Kayla is the parent company of marily with Disney Afternoon client co- production of Tribune and Apollo Clearwater, Fla. -based Sun Radio stations), according to BVT officials, Theatre Productions. Network, and distributes radio pro- has a dollar value in excess of $10 Soft AC formatted wLTw(FM) was grams directly to home satellite dish- million. the top radio station in New York with es. Kayla Satellite initially will offer Group W Productions is ceasing a 5.8 rating, according to just -re- 400,000 units of securities at $10.50 production of Jane Wallace Live af- leased fall Arbitron book. In other per unit, with each unit consisting ter a three -month test on Westing- markets, AC KosT(FM) was the rat- of two shares of common stock and house Broadcasting -owned KYW -TV ings leader with a 6.0 in Los Angeles, one redeemable common stock Philadelphia. A Group W spokes- while Chicago newstalk WGN(AM) purchase warrant to obtain an addi- man said the decision to abort the fall took top spot with an 8.5. tional share at a price of $6.50. The initial offering is being managed by A.B. Watley, Inc., of Fort Lee, N.J. NCTA'S FOX LEAVING FOR DOW, LOHNES Veteran New York air personality Ending an 11 -year run as general coun- Bruce (Cousin Brucie) Morrow has sel of the National Cable Television As- been named chairman of the sociation, Brenda Fox announced last newly established Music Division of week she will be joining the Washington - the International Radio and Tele- based law firm of Dow, Lohnes & Albert- vision Society. Morrow is currently son to head its cable law practice as a host of CBS Radio Networks' Cru - senior partner. "Brenda has been a key sin'America and two programs on player in all of the major public policy vic- wces(FM) New York. The new mu- tories cable has enjoyed over the past sic division was created as part of decade," said NCTA President James IRTS's niche marketing plan de- Mooney. "We are going to miss her enor- signed to increase industry aware- mously." As NCTA's general counsel and, ness and association membership since 1987, vice president for special poli- through the 1990's. It is scheduled to cy projects, Fox has been primarily re- sponsor at least six seminars year- sponsible for FCC and legal matters. To ly, featuring topics targeted to execu- some extent, Fox will be filling a void at Dow, Lohnes created by the tives at radio stations, networks move last fall of two cable attorneys, John Davis and Donna Gregg, to and syndication companies, record la- Wiley, Rein & Fielding. According to Dwight Perry, managing partner of bels, music video channels, artist Dow, Lohnes, Fox will help handle the firm's cable clients, including Cox, managers and performers. The first Multimedia, Summit, Cablevision Industries and Sammons. He said he seminar, slated for early February, also expects Fox to work closely on policy matters with attorneys Warren will address "Music in the '90s." Hartenberger and Leonard Kennedy, a former aide to FCC Commissioner Ervin Duggan. Prior to joining the NCTA in 1980, Fox spent seven years In separate comments filed with at the National Association of Broadcasters, the last five as assistant the FCC on advanced television, Fox general counsel. auu Inc. encouraged the commission

Broadcasting Jan 6 1992 In Brief 121 COMMITTED TO THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND THE FIFTH ESTATE

al" he felt was the unseemly by- product of televised FOXHOLE FRIENDS trials, most recently the William Kennedy Smith rape trial, which included frank talk on a sensitive topic in If the Soviet Union could go from communist collec- intimate and clinical detail. "I'm worried about so much tive to emerging democracy, and the Klingons and filth and indecent material coming in through the airwaves Federation forge an alliance, we probably shouldn't be and through these trials into people's homes," he said. A surprised that on the eve of the INTV convention in San curious tack to take amidst a several -years -long bicenten- Francisco, the attitude of INTV toward a traditional nem- nial celebration of the Constitution, which protects us esis, cable, is one of conciliation. It was not long ago that from trials "behind closed doors" and on the heels of a cable bashing - descriptions like "unchecked arrogance" statement by the judge in the Smith trial praising the come to mind -was a most popular sport at such gather- media's conduct (BROADCASTING, Dec. 16). ings. But the toughening tenor of the times appears to be Frankly, we are worried about a continuing climate of changing some minds, or at least competitive strategies. paternalistic censorship that assumes the public should be On the issue of must carry, Fox has come out for self - protected from certain categories of information, rather determination. "Make yourselves a must carry" was its than free to choose among them. Media bashing is no advice to stations. (Of course, that comes from a group antidote for plummeting presidential popularity. owner of major market independents tapped into a hot programing service-its own.) "There are enemies beyond the enemies" counsels KTLA -TV Los Angeles Gener- al Manager Steve Bell (page 28), referring to the threat of BELATED telco entry. "We're down the aisle together whether we like it or not," says Bell of cable and independents. Time magazine discovered Ted Turner last week, and And INTV President Jim Hedlund was talking last week proclaimed him "Man of the Year." With respect, about the prospects for peace: "If there are any two we laid claim to him long ago. From the days when groups that ought to come to accommodation, it is cable ch. 17 Atlanta was the extent of his TV empire, and and independent television," he said. "Over many years through the nationalization of wTBS, and the international- there has been a mutually beneficial relationship between ization of CNN, we've followed Ted Turner with a fasci- us. They have given us signal parity with the V's, and we nation accorded few others in the Fifth Estate. That's why have given them programing to fill their channels." we've interviewed him more often than any other subject With the economy in a swale of undetermined depth, of the last 20 years, and why we made him a charter the real enemy beyond the enemy is probably "negative member of our Hall of Fame last month. cash flow." In such a market, co- productions, co-ven - All this is not to compete with Time in the Turner tures, consortia and a host of marriages uneasy and other- discovery sweepstakes, but to say we've known it all wise are all ammunition in the fightjoined by indepen- along. Indeed, we'd have accorded him the honor back dent, affiliate and program producer alike- against about 1980. With any luck, he'll stay in the running for a advancing columns of red ink. lifetime. We have campaigned on an e pluribus unum platform for several years. The recession may yet prove the mother of a federated Fifth Estate.

OUT WITH THE OLD

The editors of this magazine were disturbed by state- ments made just before the holidays by President J1_ Bush regarding cameras in the court and the state of the airwaves. His was the kind of logic that should be relegated to the dead letter file of 1991. We cringed to hear the President of the United States o /~ say: "While people have a right to a fair trial, I think the oout American people have an overriding right to let those matters be decided behind closed doors." The President Drawn for BRGADCASi1NG by Jack Schmidt was apparently upset over the "filth and indecent materi- "Y think next year we'll just ut it in the lobby."

122 Editorials Jan 6 1992 Broadcasting Sorry But Broadcasting Magazine is skipping the NATPE Convention.

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