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Following an introduction by Representative Jack Fields (R-TX), the Telecommunications Subcommittee chairman, Discovery Communications President & CEO John Hendricks talked about the future …

Committee members heard testimony concerning legislation that would change telecommunications regulations. Executives from several television companies testified about the ramifications of t…

Witnesses testified on interactive video systems. Mr. Hendricks advocated a single transmission delivery standard in order to lower costs for providers of these systems. The emphasis of Mr. …

Following the arguments before the Supreme Court, attorneys and others answered questions from reporters outside the Court. The cable television industry is challenging the “must carry” prov…

Executives of the major television networks spoke at a forum analyzing the growth of telecommunications and the future for network television.

Mr. Farhi and Mr. Jessell discussed the implications of the 1992 Cable Television Act on cable companies, television broadcasters and consumers. The regulations, which go into effect tomorro…

Mr. Hendricks discussed the impact of the recent cable television regulation bill recently passed by Congress over the veto of President Bush. He discussed the creation and passage of the ca…

National Academy of Cable Programming and Cable Administration and Marketing Society hosted a discussion about the future of cable programming. Members of the panel expressed fears that the …

John Hendricks, President & CEO founded the Discovery Channel in June 1985 to provide the first exclusive forum for educational and documentary programming. He talked about the potential for…

Witnesses testified about the pros and cons of regulating the cable industry to promote increased competition in the marketplace, and about the effects of optical cable, satellite television…

John Hendricks addressed the club on the Discovery Channel. He responded to audience members' questions.