"Television: the revolution," ([1944])

Record Details:

Title:
"Television: the revolution,"
Date:
[1944]
Publisher:
New York, Essential Books
Volume:
"Television: the revolution,"
Leaf #:
00065
Language:
English
Collection:
Broadcasting & Recorded Sound and Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Prelinger Library
Sponsor:
MSN
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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46 TELEVISION: THE REVOLUTION The government would certainly qualify as a glib spender; but it is doubtful if any govern- ment agency would have the courage, the in- genuity, or the sensitive response to public taste which could guide the course of a commercial organization. This doesn't mean that the government has no place in the new industry. It seems wise and de- sirable that the government should assist the visual broadcasters during the period of "grow- ing pains." Perhaps by loans or subsidies. Per- haps with "yardstick" visual productions. And surely there will be a place for government operated stations on the television spectrum. But if the government is going to take over com- pletely, and pay all the bills, it will probably be the kiss of death. It would be extremely unfair to the private agencies which have already spent millions in the new medium, and have been almost entirely responsible for all the develop- ments so far. It would also be very disappointing to the public, which expects present-day com- mercial quality in its visual broadcasts. It seems reasonable that the people who enjoy the programs should be the ones who pay the bills in the video operation. But there is only one