Public TV Infighting Develops and Divides Funds
Milton R. Bass reports a power struggle in public television as Ford Foundation and Corporation for Public Broadcasting vie for influence and funding. Eight large stations seek to shift money away from PBL while NET faces criticism from conservative boards. Stakeholders clash over goals and tone, with little consensus on a clear public mission.
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