Still the Wasteland?: An Interview with Newton Minow

Former Federal Communications Commission Chairman Minow offers his thoughts on television & its obligation to serve the public interest. He argues that despite TV's expansion, quality is still lacking & in fact much of it remains a "wasteland" as he labeled TV in 1961. He addr...

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Published in:Harvard international journal of press/politics 2006-01, Vol.11 (1), p.3-8
Main Author: Jones, Alex
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Commissions
Obligation
Public Interest
Public Policy
Public Services
Social Responsibility
Television
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Summary:Former Federal Communications Commission Chairman Minow offers his thoughts on television & its obligation to serve the public interest. He argues that despite TV's expansion, quality is still lacking & in fact much of it remains a "wasteland" as he labeled TV in 1961. He addresses the lack of public policy to regulate TV & laments the loss of the Fairness Doctrine. Minow asserts that the National Association of Broadcasters has lost some of its influence thanks to cable, satellite, and the non-membership of the networks. He also argues that the disappearance of the public service obligation has directly impacted how TV operates. Minow also considers revitalizing broadcasting standards, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, TV news, & corporate social responsibility for broadcasters. D. Edelman
ISSN:1081-180X
1531-328X
DOI:10.1177/1081180X05283714