TV Industry Faces Massive Upheaval in 1970s Shift
New York AP reports the television industry entering a period of profound upheaval. Networks face budget cuts, reduced prime time, and increased competition with local stations as Coca-Cola advertising declines. CBS NBC and ABC cut staff, while FCC rules push fewer hours to network programming and more to local and independent producers. The outcome could redefine network and TV roles for years.
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