The most popular programs for the Cable Television Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=413 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 00:59:28 GMT Witnesses testified about the potential impact on the media marketplace of the proposed joint venture agreement between Comcast and NBC Universal. Among the issues they addressed were competition in the media marketplace, possible innovations which could result from the merger, the impact on local affiliates, and the affect on consumers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291928-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291928-2 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the effects of the Cable Television and Consumer Protection Act of 1992 on the television marketplace and consumers twenty years after its passage. The Cable Television and Consumer Protection Act of 1992 was enacted to promote program diversity, promote market competition, and protect local broadcasts from being marginalized. The hearing was focused on investigating why, even with the law, cable subscriptions continue to increase and cable companies are reporting record 30-40% profit margins. Committee members floated ideas for legislation that may increase cable companies' transparency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/307216-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet held a hearing titled, "An Examination of the Proposed Combination of Comcast and NBC Universal." The hearing explored the potential impact on the media marketplace of the proposed joint venture agreement between Comcast and NBC Universal. This portion contains committee members' opening statements and no witness statements. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291928-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291928-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT In an interview about television journalism, Mr. Olbermann talked about his childhood, his early love for broadcasting, his principles, specific shows he has hosted, and networks where he worked, including FOX and MSNBC. He emphasized the role of ratings in broadcasting and cable television, and talked about the ratings effects of the Monica Lewinsky scandal and the death of Princess Diana. He also talked about his health problems. The interview was held in the Pace University studio in New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191247-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191247-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT President Clinton and Mr. Maher spoke before the annual dinner gathering of White House Radio and Television correspondents. President Clinton noted that for 51 years the correspondents have joined together to celebrate the best of the electronic media. He said that, while the times, rules, and practices have changed over the years, he believes that most of them want what's best for the country, and that they do their jobs in the hope they're doing them well enough to advance the interests of the United States and to keep the American Dream alive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63940-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/63940-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Senator Inouye talked about the history of governmental regulation of cable and the telecommunication industry. Senators Ford and Gore also offered opening remarks. The panel was composed of members of the cable industry. Mr. Mooney talked about the change in rates for cable subscription after the industry was deregulated. The rates increased by 26% in the first 23 months after the industry was deregulated. He said that the increase was a response to rates being held artificially low due to regulations and an increase in services being offered. He said that irresponsible actions have been isolated instances and emphasized that the entire industry continues to keep its integrity. Mr. Malone talked about the international expansion of cable technology. He talked about the processes that cable used to create its programming. He cited the low rate of return on money invested as both a hindrance to further investment in the cable infrastructure and as a justification for the rates that consumers were charged. He talked about the research and development of cable stations and programs. Mr. Robbins talked about the investments of cable companies, with emphasis on Cox Cable Communications, in the infrastructure of the cable companies. He talked about the costs associated with rate increases. He spoke about customer service, while emphasizing reformed internal policies. The panelists answered questions from the Senators that included cable payments to broadcast stations, the cost of infrastructure, the return on investments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9959-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9959-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Mooney talked about the factors that caused rate increases. He talked about operators that over charged consumers, emphasizing that they were isolated cases and not indicative of the industry. He spoke on the definitions of competition and a monopoly and the role of the definitions in regulatory agencies. Mr. Malone talked about the viability of federal regulations, specifically those that limited the number of franchises and markets a cable company can have a monopoly in. He talked about the aggressiveness of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He also talked about the negotiations that occurred with NBC over the creation of a 24-hour news station. Mr. Robbins talked about the use of competition as a vehicle for increasing the quality of programming. All of the panelists responded to questions from the Senators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11059-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11059-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The hearing focused on the effects of the Cable Act of 1984. Mr. Fritts talked about the monopolies in cable. He said that the cable rates for consumers had increased 29% in the two years after deregulation and that cable is unregulated and unrestricted. He talked about his support for reregulating cable and that the legislation would be long term solution. He talked about the obstacles faced by telephone companies in providing broadcast video. Mr. Padden disagreed with the classification of cable and argued that a better classification scheme would have labeled cable as a monopoly utility carrier rather than being a competitive medium of expression or a permutation of the two. He outlined the differences between ownership of conduit and content. He rebutted the testimony of Mr. Mooney. He said that vertically integrated multiple system operators (MSOs) disadvantaged other programmers in channel position. He talked about the "must carry" programs and the responses from the cable industry of it. Mr. Dawson talked about misleading advertisements from the cable industry. He also talked about the need for a standard encrypting code for programming rather than a scrambling signal used by the cable industry. Mr. Phillips said that Congress must either regulate cable or provide reasonable competition, and that the competition did not exist in the status quo. He focused on the effect of deregulation on rural customers. Mr. Schmidt predominately rebutted Mr. Mooney, Mr. Malone, and the cable industry. He noted that a cable industry without regulation and competition will not work. He said wireless cable can be competitive, but has fought through restrictions created by the government and cable companies that have limited or eliminated its access into most markets. Mr. Foster talked about the entry of the telephone companies into video transfer as a viable option for increasing competition in the field. He talked about a policy that would lead to the development of integrated switch broadband network that would be universally available. He also said that the ban on cross ownership should be removed. Mr. Swanson talked about the cable problems that occur for consumers. He said that Congress should remove restraints on the video transfer abilities of telephone companies. He said 20% of households are unable to receive cable but would be able to receive the telephone system. He said that an integrated broadband network would eventually exist, but it is up to Congressional policy to determine the time frame. The panelists answered questions from the Senators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11061-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11061-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Senators Gore and McCain gave short comments. They gave their opinions on the proceedings. Mr. Sikes said that cable markets are not open markets due to the 1984 Cable Telecommunications Act allowing municipalities to grant monopoly franchises and limit competition; he said that this needed to be changed. He talked about concerns of programmers with the legislation that was discussed. He talked about ways that Federal Communication Commission (F.C.C.) regulations needed to be changed. He said that the F.C.C. competition standard needed to be reformed to be pro-competitive. He recommended that an amendment be added that would change the ability of municipalities from licensing one or more cable providers to being able to license two or more providers. Mr. Sikes said that the "must carry" laws should only apply to cable television systems that do not have significant broadcast competition. He talked about additional reform scenarios. Mr. Sikes talked about a report that the F.C.C. was working on about the effects of cable regulation schemes and recommended that the Congress not act until the report had been finished. He answered questions from the Senators. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9995-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9995-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11060-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/11060-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Melissa Lee hosts several daily programs for CNBC including "Fast Money", "Fast Money Halftime Report", "Options Actions", and a new program "Money in Motion". She has also produced documentaries for CNBC on Coca-Cola, the Bernie Madoff investigation, capitalism in China, and the business of pornography. She started at CNBC in 2004. Prior to that she worked for Bloomberg Television and for CNN Financial News. In this interview, Ms. Lee talked about the challenges of hosting fast paced programming about the financial markets. She discussed her childhood influences that led her to college at Harvard. She also talked about her Asian ancestry and its impact on her work today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298465-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/298465-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT John Skipper, John King, and Phil Meeks were interviewed at the National Cable and Telecommunications Association in Boston. Mr. Skipper described ESPN's expansion onto a variety of media platforms to make sports available to viewers, emphasizing that cable television is still its key platform. Mr. King discussed ways that technology has changed the way CNN presents information and candidates campaigning techniques. Mr. Meeks talked about how his organization has been able to increase revenue markedly by focusing on small business. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306434-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306434-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee holds an oversight hearing on the General Accounting Office's survey of changes in cable rates since the advent of deregulation of the cable industry in December 1986. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8606-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/8606-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Dana Milbank, syndicated columnist with the Washington Post, presents his criticisms of Fox News host, Glenn Beck. Mr. Milbank argues that Mr. Beck is not an ideologue but rather a showman whose political arguments are akin to entertainment. The author examines Glenn Beck's political theories, his viewership, and his effect on today's political debates. Dana Milbank discussed his book at the Newseum's Knight TV Studio in Washington, D.C. He was interviewed by John Maynard for the Newseum's "Inside Media" lecture series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296480-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Michael Powell and Glenn Britt were interviewed at the National Cable and Telecommunications Association in Boston. They talked about the state of cable industry, the widening range of content delivery platforms and speed of content delivery, and some of current issues the industry faces. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306180-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306180-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT David Brock and Ari Rabin-Havt examined the career of Roger Ailes, president of Fox News. The authors contend that Mr. Ailes, a former media consultant for Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and George W. Bush, brought a conservative political agenda to Fox News when he was hired in 1996. The authors argue that Mr. Ailes turned the network into an extension of the Republican Party. They responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics & Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304611-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/304611-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the rules for television negotiations and recent disputes over broadcast carriage. Fox's parent company News Corporation pulled its channels from Cablevision systems in New York and Philadelphia for two weeks leaving many without access to the World Series and other popular television programming. This was the result of a dispute between News Corporation and Cablevision over what is known as retransmission consent fees, in which broadcasters pay cable companies to carry the broadcast channel. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296636-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/296636-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT John Higginbotham talked about cable subscribers in Frankfort, Kentucky, becoming first in the nation to see C-SPAN in high-definition on their cable system. C-SPAN recently launched high-definition, or "HD," feeds of each of the three C-SPAN channels. Mr. Higginbotham participated from Frankfort, Kentucky via Skype. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294684-7 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294684-7 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The author of [Amusing Ourselves to Death] discussed his experiences in teaching and research and his thesis that television has fundamentally altered the terms of discourse in our society. The interview is part of a series profiling New York politicians and media leaders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT In a commemoration of the first ten years of C-SPAN's [Booknotes] program, clips of past programs were shown and C-SPAN staff members were interviewed about how the program is created. Several issues were discussed and a behind-the-scenes tour was conducted. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122263-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central's [The Daily Show with Jon Stewart], and the show's Head Writer David Javerbaum, and its Executive Producer, Ben Karlin talked about their book [America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction], published by Warner Books. The book is in textbook style and is a satirical look at American history, public policy, and the voting process. After the discussion, the authors answered questions from members of the audience. Portions of this program contain language that some may find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184252-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184252-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ailes was interviewed at FOX Studios in New York City. Among the topics he addressed were the editorial style of FOX News, the state of the marketplace for television news and public affairs information, the profession of journalism, and business competition within the television industry. He also talked about his own experience in the business and news professions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184660-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184660-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT As part of the Celeste Bartos Forum, Professor Schama, author of [A History of Britain: At the Edge of the World, 3500 B.C. - 1603 A.D.] published by Talk Miramax Books, talked about the production of historical documentaries for television. The book is the first of two volumes of a companion to a BBC-History Channel series. Segments of the production were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161626-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161626-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Burns talked about his nine-part PBS documentary, "Baseball," and described some of the history of the sport. Topics included Yogi Berra, Babe Ruth, the Negro League and racism, management and labor tensions, and the art of telling the story of history. After his presentation he responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60119-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60119-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mark Cuban talked about becoming an entrepreneur and how being a billionaire has changed his life. He also discussed his involvement in the founding of HDNet, an all high-definition television network. Other topics included his involvement in sports, movie making, and philanthropy. Mr. Cuban is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball team. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191632-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191632-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Correspondents from FOX News' Washington Bureau talked about issues in the news and operations at the bureau. They also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180517-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180517-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT 28th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Award Ceremony. Presenters included Tim Russert, Dan Rather, Katie Couric, Bill Small, Soledad O'Brien, John Stewart, Elie Weisel, Bob Woodruff, Rick Kaplan, Bill Small, Tom Bettag, others. Ted Koppel was presented with a lifetime achievement award. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201144-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201144-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Marva Smalls and two Nickelodeon creators spoke about diversity in children's television programming at a special kids-parents National Press Club luncheon. In addition to Ms. Smalls, who is also the chief of staff for MTV Networks Kids and Family Group, "Romeo!" creator Tom Lynch and "The Backyardigans" creator Janice Burgess spoke about their work. Special Nickelodeon guests included TEENick stars Miranda Cosgrove of "Drake and Josh" and Romeo of "Romeo!" as well as voice-over actor Katheen Herles, the voice of Dora The Explorer. Dora herself greeted children along with SpongBob SquarePants. Ms. Smalls' remarks were followed by a question-and-answer session, where children were encouraged to submit questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193206-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/193206-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Long described the C-SPAN booktv.org Internet site, the on-line companion to BookTV, the weekend book programming on C-SPAN 2. Telephone lines were opened for audience comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154706-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/154706-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Brian Roberts talked about the future of cable television, the media, providing television content, technology, and business opportunities such as theme parks. Among the topics he addressed were technical innovations, expansion of services, broadband and Internet services, and integrating systems. He also talked about his life and career and gave a demonstration of Comcast's new programming and services. Mr. Roberts was interviewed by David Rubenstein at a luncheon meeting at the JW Marriott Hotel of the Economic Club of Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311652-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311652-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The presentation of the Phillis Wheatley Book Awards opened the 12th annual Harlem Book Fair. The award, named for the first published African-American female writer, is given for literary work and literary advocacy that transcends culture, boundary, and perception. Tribute was paid to C-SPAN's Book TV, which was again airing live coverage of the book fair from the Langston Hughes Auditorium in the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Tribute was paid to Howard Dobson, who would be retiring in February 2011 after leading the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture for over 25 years. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294543-8 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294543-8 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Ajit Pai, the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) newest member, talked about spectrum incentive auctions, expanding broadband, and finding the right balance of regulation and marketplace competition in the marketplace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308563-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308563-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The House and the Senate held hearings looking at the proposed merger of Comcast and NBC Universal. Reporters Joelle Tessler and Amy Schatz talked about the House hearing featuring members of Congress questioning Brian Roberts, the Chairman and CEO of Comcast, Jeff Zucker, President of NBC Universal, and others. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291965-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291965-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The 27th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards were presented by the National Television Academy at a black-tie ceremony at the Marriott Marquis hotel in New York City. Newsmakers and industry executives, including Ed Bradley, Anderson Cooper, Walter Cronkite, Charles Gibson and Brian Williams, presented awards to broadcast journalists. A Lifetime Achievement Award was given to PBS journalist Bill Moyers. Presenters included his wife and partner, Walter Cronkite, Tom Johnson, and Paula Kerger. Also, three press organizations were honored for their work in the defense of freedom of the press worldwide. Terry Anderson, the Associated Press Beirut bureau chief who was held hostage for nearly seven years in Lebanon, accepted for the Committee to Protect Journalists (New York). Johnann Fritz accepted for the International Press Institute (Vienna). Robert Menard accepted for Reporters Without Borders (Reporters sans Frontieres, Paris). http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194475-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194475-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation held a hearing on the effect on competition and consumers of a merger between NBC Universal and Comcast. Chairman Genachowski and Ms. Varney spoke about a number of issues related to the merger including recent disputes between broadcasters and cable companies over carriage fees for local television stations, rules for cable and satellite distribution, and carriage of local broadcast stations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292481-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/292481-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Michael Powell talked about the key issues affecting the cable industry and telecommunications overall. Topics included developments concerning the Internet, cyber security, advertising, and spectrum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303052-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303052-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT C-SPAN commemorated the first five years of its Sunday evening book program, [Booknotes]. Included were interviews with staff members involved with all aspects of the program including the host, Brian Lamb. Throughout the program, video clips from many past programs were shown, as was a parody of the program produced by a cable access channel. [Booknotes] is a weekly one-hour interview program in which an author of a recent nonfiction hardback book talks about his or her life, background, and how and why the book was written. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55934-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/55934-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Meredith Rapp was interviewed about C-SPAN's StudentCam competition, whose purpose is to encourage student awareness and participation in the political process. The year's topic was the most urgent issue facing the new president. She talked about the top three winners and previewed the StudentCam website where the public can view the winning submissions. A video clip was shown of the telephone call to inform the grand prize winner. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284517-11 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284517-11 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cable industry leaders talked about the future of media and telecommunications, focusing on how the cable industry will remain viable players as consumers increasingly turned toward other platforms to view programming. They also talked about innovation in programming and delivery methods. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300032-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300032-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Anne Sweeney talked about the effect of mobile technology on the future of television. Among the topics she addressed were the state of broadcast television, new platform development and the challenges it posed to ratings measurements, and competition among emerging and older content providers. She also talked about her experiences a an industry executive and prospects for her future career. She responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306065-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306065-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Gordon Smith, president of the National Association of Broadcasters, talked about the future of television. Ted Gotsch was the guest reporter. This was the first in an occasional series about the future of television. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309761-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309761-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Michael Powell talked about telecommunications issues, including his transition from top regulator at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to the head of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA). This interview took place at the NCTA Cable Show in Chicago. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300083-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300083-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Robert McDowell talked about current topics before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), including its efforts on a National Broadband Plan, network management issues (also know as "net neutrality") and issues concerning the wireless industry. Cecilia Kang was the guest interviewer. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291085-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291085-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Schonfeld talked about his memoir [Me and Ted Against the World : The Unauthorized Story of the Founding of CNN], published by Cliff Street Books. The book is full of anecdotes about the founding the world's first 24-hour news network with media mogul Ted Turner in 1979. A longtime TV and print journalist, Schonfeld was president for three years until he was fired by Turner after a clash of egos and largely forgotten within CNN's institutional memory. Schonfeld maintains that as it hit the airwaves on June 1, 1980, CNN was largely his creation: he devised its revolutionary "fluid news" style and assembled the initial staff. With only a shoestring budget, Schonfeld used creative methods to scoop the competition. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162772-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Kalb interviewed Mr. Ailes about the success of the FOX News Channel and company plans for the future. He had been head of FOX News network for nine years and helped launch the channel. Among the issues he addressed were the state of journalism, the influence of the 24 hour news cycle on public policy, editorial decision-making at major news organizations, and public perceptions of the news business. He also answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186208-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186208-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about images of Italian-Americans and the impact of the HBO series "The Sopranos" on stereotypes of Italian-Americans. The series focuses on a New Jersey crime family. Following their remarks the panelists answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164263-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164263-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Cable political talk show hosts talked about the U.S. political environment and changing technology in the news industry. This forum was part of the National Cable and Telecommunications Association annual convention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306172-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306172-3 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about a proposed measure to provide [a la carte] cable and satellite television options to consumers. Among the issues addressed were the potential impact on the cost of service, local television content, and advertising revenue. They also talked about changes in the way consumers watch television and video, and ways in which technology was changing the marketplace. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312726-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312726-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT In a hearing titled, "Content Providers' Access to Phone and Cable Networks," witnesses testified about Internet access issues, the state of competition amongst Internet service providers, proprietary services and limits on access by software companies, nondiscriminatory access, and the possible impact of telecommunications company mergers on proposals for "network neutrality" legislation. (The hearing was conducted by the Telecom and Antitrust Task Force and chaired by Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner ) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192190-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192190-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on issues relating to retransmission of television signals by cable operators. The hearing followed a decision by the Copyright Tribunal Committee to raise fees for retransmission. The Senate and House were near agreement on compromise legislation and this decision threatened agreement among the parties. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/88368-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/88368-1 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT