Broadcasters Warned on Economic Attacks to News Freedom
RCA chairman Robert W. Sarnoff warned at the NBC Affiliates Convention in Los Angeles that government pressure on networks could curb independent information. He cited threats to reruns, a pending antitrust suit, and calls for censorship as dangers to press freedom.
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Watergate Hearings to Be Shown on Channel 10
MPBN will televise Ervin Committee Watergate hearings May 22 through 24 in color from PBS. Channel 10’s prime time coverage starts at 8 p.m. with Friday May 22 start at 8 30 p.m. due to prior programs.
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Prison Women in Chains on Channel 8 Tuesday Movie
A probing drama follows parole officer Siler played by Lois Nettleton who imprisons herself to investigate brutality and ends up at the mercy of sadistic matron Ida Lupino. The program airs as Channel 8’s Tuesday Movie of the Week at 8:30 p.m.
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Saturday TV Schedule Highlights and Lineup
A detailed Saturday lineup lists roller derby hockey fishing NBC baseball Perry Mason and news blocks followed by dramatic series and late movies. Evening brings Star Trek The Saint Lassie Monkees American Bandstand Water World and Star Trek plus late night news and films. Local channels feature Candlepin Bowling Championship Wrestling Red Sox Baseball Newsbeat and classic comedies Bridget Loves Bernie Mary Tyler Moore Bob Newhart and Carol Burnett show.
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