Free-TV coalition seeks roadblock for candidates; group hopes for standardized approach to free airtime.(Free TV for Straight Talk Coalition attempts to convince networks to standardize political airtime during 1996 presidential election campaign)(Brief Article)

Broadcasting & Cable, September, 1996 by McConnell, Chris

Group hopes for standardized approach to free airtime Backers of free political airtime who hope to convince broadcasters to put up a TV "roadblock" for candidate statements will need to overcome some obstacles of their own this week. Network executives will convene in Washington on Wednesday to discuss coordinating their various free-time proposals and perhaps delivering simultaneous coverage similar to that of the President's State of the Union address.

About 15 broadcast and cable industry executives--as well as Clinton and Dole campaign representatives-- have been invited to the meeting by the Free TV for Straight Talk Coalition. The coalition, which includes former broadcasters Walter Cronkite and Roger Mudd and is led by former Washington...

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