NBC and MSNBC Rise in Cable News Rivalry
In 1985 NBC explored a 24 hour news channel with CEO Lawrence Grossman and Andy Lack, partnering with Microsoft to create MSNBC. The venture targets broad reach to 22.5 million homes with interactive Internet services, while NBC leverages Friends and ER to promote MSNBC and relies on NBC News staff and reporters for content.
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Lawrence K Grossman
Ted Turner
CNN
Microsoft
Andy Lack
NBC News
Bull Gates
Jennifer Aniston
MSNBC
Fox
Pat Dean
Medill School of Journalism
Northwestern University
Mos
Tom Brokaw
Jane Pauley
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National Geographic Heart of Africa on PBS airs three nights
Gail Pann reviews PBS three night airing of National Geographic Heart of Africa. Avery Brooks narrates the three one hour films from Alan Root and Survival Anglia. Episodes cover Virunga volcanoes Lake Tanganyika and Congo rain forest life including gorillas pangolins and peacocks.
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National Geographic
Alan Root
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Lake Tanganyika
Virunga National Park
Sturi Rain Forest
Zaire
Congo
Africa Girl Tonight on WVIZ Channel 25 Schedule
A programming entry lists a showing titled Africa Girl tonight Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. on WVIZ TV Channel 25, with viewers urged to tune in for the evening slots.
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National Geographic
Wviz-Tv
National Geographic Heart of Africa Fire and Ice Part 1
A broadcast preview highlights National Geographic Heart of Africa segments about the Great Rift and surrounding wildlife. The program promises dramatic landscapes and varied flora and fauna, with scheduled airings and related channel listings.
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National Geographic
Heart OF Africa
Mike Myers
Anthony Eee Ae Oe
Pere
Dear Abby Finanzial Pressure Warns of Family Debt
A young wife seeks guidance as her husband’s chronic late payments, check kiting, and a family history of spending sprees threaten their finances. She plans to take full control of bills while considering legal and credit counseling resources from the NFCC and Dear Abby.
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Rick
Fick
Shirley
National Foundation For Consumer Credit
United States
Canada
Puerto Rico
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
NFCC
Critics Clash Over Televised Violence and Child Welfare
A columnist interviews Janice Cohn author of Raising Compassionate, Courageous Children in a Violent World about television’s impact on kids. They discuss prime-time violence, research claims, and the need for adult guidance in children’s viewing.
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Janice Cohn
Longstreet Press
Colin
New York City
Newark, N.J
George Gerbner
Donna Reed
Tim Alleri
Reed
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