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The Reverend Carl D. McIntire v. the Fairness Doctrine

This study explored the development of the Federal Communications Commission's Fairness Doctrine policy from its beginnings in the 1920's until the FCC eliminated most of its requirements in 1987. The chapters discuss the Reverend Carl D. McIntire's battle with the FCC concerning the policy's impact on free speech in broadcasting. McIntire lost his battle with the FCC and became the first broadcaster to lose his license for Fairness Doctrine violations. The problem in this study focused on the … more

Date: May 1989

Creator: Townsend, Larry A. (Larry Allan)

Item Type: Thesis or Dissertation

Partner: UNT Libraries

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The Emergence of Christian Television: the First Decade, 1949-1959

The purpose of this research was to describe the relationship and to compare the programming of major Christian ministries during the first decade of Christian television. A historical perspective was the method used in identifying and explaining the events and activities that constituted Christian television from 1949 to 1959. The results of the research concluded that Christian television began at a time of social trauma, unrest, and confusion in America. Competition for a viewing audience wa… more

Date: August 1990

Creator: Roush, Edward W. (Edward Wesley)