Major networks line up funding for 1956 political coverage
The networks secure sponsor money for convention and election reporting. Philco underwrites ABC at about 4 million, Westinghouse pays CBS about 5 million, NBC negotiations with Ford for 5 to 6 million, Mutual to cover radio costs with 1.5 million.
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Philco
ABC
Westinghouse
CBS
NBC
Ford
Mutual
TV Schedule Snapshot 1950s Bright Lineup
A dense listing of WGR television programming from sign on at 6:55 AM through sign off at 1:30 AM. The grid includes NBC CBS ABC and local shows such as The Rumpus Room Mr. District Attorney The Mickey Mouse Club and Cavalcade of Sports with multiple weather sports and news segments and film features.
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Dave Garroway
NBC
CBS
Ernie Kovacs
Arlene Francis
Tennessee Ernie Ford
ABC
Roy Kerns
Bob Lawrence
Roger Baker
Eddie Fisher
News Caravan
Crossroads
Cavalcade of Sports
Pat Fagan
Bill Mazer
Steve Allen
Mickey Mouse Club
Jan Murray
Buffalo TV Schedule Highlights Early Morning to Near Midnight
The listing outlines a full day of broadcasts from 7:55 AM to 10:30 PM and beyond, including Sacred Heart programs, classic films, NBC and ABC series, news, weather, and public affairs. It features Simon the Pharisee, Stagecoach War, King John, Roy Rogers, Father Knows Best, Wyatt Earp, and Caesar's Hour among others, with station identifications and start times.
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Sacred Heart
Simon
Pharisee
Movie Museum
Hopalong Cassidy
NBC
Buffalo Museum of Science
Dr. Spock
Roy Rogers
Paradise Valley
Nowhere
Evening TV Schedule Highlights From Channel 2
Channel 2 lineup lists The Visitor The Riding Place The Bashful Postman Afternoon Film Festival Topper Outdoors Inn with Ollie Howard Drawing Is Fun Dinah Shore Show The Martha Raye Show I Spy Highway Patrol Frankly Speaking Fireside Theatre Cavalcade Theatre Square off with I Spy and Massey. Also late night and sign off at 1:00 AM with Paragon Playhouse Runaway Marriage and You Bet Your Life ABC NBC premieres. Schedule subject to change.
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Dinah Shore
NBC
Martha Raye
nwRe
Fireside Theatre
Cavalcade Theatre
ABC
Raymond Massey
Highway Patrol
Broderick Crawford
Pat Fagan
Bob Lawrence
Bill Mazer
Steve Allen
TV Expands Reach as FCC Considers Boosters and Campaign Spending
Norman, Craig and Rummel may exceed 2 million in spending with private capital aiding indirect campaigning. FCC may authorize short range boosters to extend TV reach while community lines continue business. Morning Show declines in Pittsburgh as CBS shifts to Will Rogers Almanac. NBC plans 2 1/2 hour programs costing about a half million dollars each for prime evening slots.
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Norman
Craig
Rummel
Uhs
FCC
CBS
Pittsburgh
Will Rogers
Will Rogers, Jr
NBC
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