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Studs Terkel discusses television and advertising with Nicholas Johnson of the FCC

BROADCAST: Apr. 3, 1970 | DURATION: 00:51:24

Synopsis

Johnson had recently released a book, "How to Talk Back to Your Television Set". Topics of conversation include the history and role of advertising in television and radio programming, and how advertising revenue influences the media. Emphasis is placed on cigarette advertising, which was particularly prevalent and controversial at the time of this interview.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 3, 1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.15 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 24 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Television Technology Law, Crime, Prison

People

Government Legal personnel

Tags

Johnson, Nicholas Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Television broadcasting -- United States. Advertising Cigarette advertising Censorship Censorship--United States. Alcohol advertising

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