FCC chairman spells out broadcast agenda. (Reed Hundt)

Broadcasting & Cable, September, 1994 by Stern, Christopher

FCC Chairman Reed Hundt told broadcasters last week that he will not tie broadcast deregulation to tighter children's TV rules or to a new public interest standard. There would be "no mega-deal, no holy bargain," Hundt told BROADCASTING & CABLE after meeting with top network executives and affiliates.

Hundt also shared his broadcast agenda with the executives. That agenda, which he hopes to complete during the next six to nine months, includes: a review of the TV ownership restrictions, repeal of the off-network prohibition of the prime time access rule and adoption of new children's TV rules. Hundt also said he is determined to move quickly: "I'm against gridlock, and that's my starting point." Just six weeks ago, Hundt proposed to...

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