Classic threatens Cablevision Systems. (Classic Sports Network to file complaint against Cablevision Systems Corp over alleged predatory bargaining tactics)

Broadcasting & Cable, March, 1997 by Schlosser, Joe

Says it plans to file complaint with FCC claiming MSO demanded piece of action as quid pro quo for carriage; Cablevision calls charge baseless Classic Sports Network says it will file a complaint with the FCC against Cablevision Systems Corp. of Woodbury, N.Y., and is considering litigation over what it considers Cablevision's predatory bargaining tactics.

The upstart cable network alleges that Cablevision will not distribute Classic Sports unless the network gives it an equity stake or exclusive distribution rights. Classic Sports officials say the operator's behavior violates a provision in the 1992 Cable Act designed to protect programers from such bargaining tactics. In addition, the network says Cablevision has contacted some of Classic...

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