Broadcasting Telecasting (Jan-Mar 1958)

CHANNEL 4-SIGHT This wise old owl with his hornrimmed specks probably doesn't give a H-O-O-T about things in general, but smart time buyers are learning that it pays to use Channel 4 -Sight on the Great Golden Spread. More than 100,000 TV sets in a vastly healthy and wealthy market. Power: Visual 100 kw Aural 50 kw Antenna Height 833 feet above the ground COLO KGNC-TV CHANNEL AMARILLO, TEXAS CONTACT ANY KATZ MAN OPEN MIKE PERSPECTIVE: '58 editor: Just a note of congratulation on your excellent Feb. 24 issue. I must say I can't remember a trade magazine which ever contained more useful information in one issue. Our business needs more direct reporting of this type. Henry G. Fownes Jr. Vice President MacManus, John & Adams Inc. New York editor: The Feb. 24 issue is Broadcasting's usual outstanding job. A great compendium of interesting material. Jerry Feniger Vice President, Radio-T v Programs Cunningham & Walsh New York editor: Thank you for your comprehensive compilation of vital data — particularly in the program area. It saves a lot of time to have your Feb. 24 issue on hand for quick reference. Not only will it be helpful in interpreting trends in the television business but it also will settle a lot of bets. Rod E rick son Vice President Young & Ruhicam O Say Kin You See? editor: Following is a poem submitted by one of our listeners, Mrs. Frank D. Mayfield, in response to a plea for support of the daytimers in their campaign for constant sign-on and sign-off. CHAIRMAN, FCC: I want to make a little fuss About the broadcasting hours you've given us; It hampers the work that could be done, This rule of broadcasting from sun to sun. I don't expect them to stay up real late, But we'd like a radio from 5 to 8. It seems sort of old-fashioned to me To only broadcast from "Kin to Kan't See." We are more intelligent here in the West And feel we know our needs the best: So give it some thought, whatever you do, A lot of responsibility rests with you! John B. Gray Manager KGYN Guymon, Okla. Scotch Transistors? editor: Congratulations to "The Ad Agency Sputniks" in their memorable victory over the WABC-TV New York "team?" in the Roller Derby pictures [Advertisers & Agencies, Feb. 24]. However, out here in the sticks those "packages of scotch" the victors are holding look mighty much like transistor portables. Bob Fleming Promotion Director WCKY Cincinnati Laugh, Pardner editor: This is written in sadness, and in tribute to a great lady, on hearing that Gracie Allen is retiring from broadcasting [Networks, Feb. 24]. Burns & Allen have done so much to make a day happier. They were the laugh-makers who brightened the day after a broadcast. Where are the future Gracie Aliens coming from? Will we soon lose Jack Benny — he's not getting any younger — Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante? When they read that Gracie has retired will they, too, think of turning in their Joe Miller joke books? Westerns never change, but comedy does. Enough westerns have been made to show for 50 years. Let's bring back comedy now, before it is too late. George Q. Lewis National Laugh Enterprises New York Winter's Tale editor: Perhaps you would like to see what the well-dressed station manager wears in times of plenty. Plenty of snow, that is. This little snowdrift is just slightly over a mile down from my station. It measures about 500 feet through and is just over nine feet deep. My entire staff has walked in to the station since Feb. 14. WSYETV is a station with transmitter and studios high atop Hawley Hill, just outside Elmira. This is the third time this winter we have been snowed in. The natives say this is the worst winter in 30 years as far as snow and wind are concerned. We all are sorry for the terrible cold in Florida, but if there are any openings there we are willing to brave the cold. See you in the spring. I must have a month's supply of Broadcasting waiting for me at the post office. Paul S. Abbott General Manager WSYE-TV Elmira, N. Y. .Page 14 • March 3, 1958 Broadcasting