What should be the goal of public television? Should the government support public broadcasting?
Large companies control the broadcast television industry. What are some of the good points and bad points of large corporate ownership?
The major broadcast networks have been losing viewers for the past two decades or so. Will they still be around 1015 years from now? Why or why not?
In addition to the Nielsen People Meter, what are some ways that television viewing can be measured?
Review the boxed insert "The Bachelor," on page 251. Next, consider the following. The Bachelor has a female counterpart in The Bachelorette. Ratings for The Bachelorette have not been as good. Can you think of any reasons why? Are there other reality programs that utilize a fairy tale theme?
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