FILM 2401 Lecture : Oct 10 - Studying TV and an Introduction to US Broadcasting Policy .docx
4 Jan 2014
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October 10 - studying tv and an introduction to us broadcasting policy. Screening: big dream, small screen (1997), saludos amigos (1942) Numerous inventors created the various technologies that made radio possible. Used by the military before and during ww1. Amateur and commercial broadcasters compete for control of the airwaves in the 1920s. Congress decides who has right to use airwaves. Radio goes from 2 way to 1 way communication. Idea that government should regulate the behaviour of individuals and institutions such as corporations. Provided programming to get them to buy radio receivers. Government needs to regulate things like airwaves to keep people in their place. People have the freedom to listen, but not to speak. Broadcasting is the child of the state. Radio broadcasting developed in early 20th century. End of ww1 rca want to dominant airwaves. Convince congress to allocate only ppl like them to use airwaves. Sell receivers and air time ads to make money.
