The Future of Cable Television
The panelists talked about plans for the future of their telecommunications companies. They focused on the increasing variety of services becoming available to customers, as well as the issu…
118 viewsThe panelists talked about plans for the future of their telecommunications companies. They focused on the increasing variety of services becoming available to customers, as well as the issu…
118 viewsAfter meeting with President Clinton and Vice President Gore, Mr. Valenti and television industry executives briefed reporters on a television ratings system which they promised to implement…
97 viewsAt the Howard University School of Communications, Ted Turner, Turner Broadcasting System President and Chairman, spoke about his pioneering career in the development of the cable television…
111 viewsAfter meeting with several media industry and education leaders, Vice President Al Gore and President Bill Clinton talked about the importance of cooperation between the public and private s…
109 viewsTed Turner, president of Turner Broadcasting System, described the evils of business competition that sometimes limit progress, especially Time-Warner’s blocking of his attempt to acquire an…
237 viewsThe International Press Freedom Awards were awarded to journalists from around the world for their exceptional physical and moral courage in pursuit of the truth. Notable speakers at this ev…
217 viewsPresident Clinton hosted the first state dinner of his administration, in the White House Rose Garden for the Emperor and Empress of Japan. During a dinner toast, the president stated, “We A…
1,109 viewsLarry King interviewed each of the guests separately, the first three talked about the relationship between media technology and education and the last two talked about larger issues of how …
135 viewsIn a forum during the Western Cable Show, panelists discussed the future and possibility of interactive television. In a demonstration of a new interactive network, Cablenet, panelists, audi…
194 viewsTed Turner delivered a speech at the Metropolitan Cable Club, Mr. Turner talked about the bill passed by Congress to regulate the cable industry.
70 viewsMs. Fonda and Mr. Turner, speaking as visiting fellows to the university’s Institute of Politics, discussed the environmental opportunities for entrepreneurs and activists.
90 viewsDuring the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, better known as the Earth Summit, several representatives of international media outlets participated in a panel discussi…
169 viewsTed Turner, owner of Cable News Network and Turner Broadcasting System, addressed the Conservative Leadership Conference on the topic, “Conservative and Liberals:Can They Be Civil?” He decl…
56 viewsTed Turner, owner of Turner Broadcasting System and Cable News Network, introduced a short film on the work and effects of CNN on political awareness around the world. The film included scen…
169 viewsThe committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 12, the Cable Television Consumer Protection Act of 1991. The bill was designed to regulate the prices and quality of cable television services, …
338 viewsGorbachev hosted a luncheon for about 60 people where he stressed the continuation of reform in the Soviet Union, the need for increased cooperation with the United States and the suggestion…
159 viewsImplications of the Communication Revoltion sponsored by U.S.A.I.D. The panel was part of a forum entitled: Building the Institutions of Freedom.
290 viewsTed Turner, chairman of Turner Broadcasting, gave remarks at the Washington Metro Cable Club. Mr. Turner offered his thoughts on the cable industry and it’s future. Following his remarks he …
143 viewsTed Turner, President of Turner Broadcasting, spoke about Atlanta as the host city for the 1988 Democratic National Convention. He talked about the various businesses under the Turner Broadc…
60 viewsThe subcommittee held a hearing on viewer and consumer choices in cable television programming. Witnesses testified about the benefits and detriments of the Cable Communications Policy Act o…
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