Television in Turbulent Times Faces Change Ahead
The TV industry rides a upheaval driven by a 15.5 percent January income drop to 138.8 million, the end of cigarette ads, FCC rulings cutting prime time and forced shifts to local programming. Executives warn cable and cassettes threaten broadcast dominance while pricing, costs, and production pressures squeeze networks and independent producers alike.
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Television Bureau of Advertising
Federal Communications Commission
Goodman
CBS
ABC
NBC
Richard Pinkham
Ted Bates Advertising Agency
International Radio and Television
Network executives rebut predictions of a quick profits rebound
CBS insider Michael Dann, who once shaped the network's programming strategy, argues against doomster forecasts of a rapid return to prior profit levels. He says relying on a healthy economy alone would misjudge the networks' path to renewed profitability.
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Michael Dann
CBS
Local Food Labels Across Markets Hint Global Influences
A catalog of foods and tastes from several regions appears in a single list featuring French Italian AAA Oriental Russian and Spanish Viennese Diet Vegetable Fish Apple Wine and Natural Foods with emphasis on diverse origins and ingredients.
Industry faces multiple jams as FCC cuts funding
A brief overview notes growing strain in the sector as the FCC reduces funding. The move heightens concerns over investment, innovation, and service delivery across companies and stakeholders.
Rock LPs crowding out honest music reviews
The column notes the prevalence of formula driven rock releases and limited scope for innovation. It criticizes commercial priorities over musical vitality while acknowledging rare jazz reissues and discusses Maurice Jarre's Ryan’s Daughter score including Lara’s Theme. The piece ends with a forecast of enduring park and school band interest in Lara’s Theme.
TV Queen of Spades Shaves Scenes in Cut Version
A critic praises Jennie Tourel and Vahan Khanzadian in the televised Queen of Spades while lamenting heavy cuts that trimmed the opera. The reviewer notes missing scenes and characters, and comments on the leads, with hope for more restored content in future broadcasts.
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Tchaikovsky
Prince Yeletsky
St. Petersburg
Jennie Tourel
Vahan Khanzadian
John Reardon
Tomsky
Evelyn Mandae
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