The Fairness Doctrine was removed in 1987. It required news broadcasters to both present controversial issues of public importance and to do so in a manner that was honest, equitable, and balanced.
In 1986, ’60 Minutes’ ran a scathing exposé…
In 1986, ’60 Minutes’ ran a scathing exposé on the Audi 5000, alleging it could wildly accelerate on its own. However, their on-air demonstration used a rigged car to show falsified results. Gov’t tests later vindicated Audi but their sales had already plummeted. ’60 Minutes’ never apologized. The “60 Minutes” whitewash of Audi wasn’t the […]
When the Queen dies, no comedy programming…
When the Queen dies, no comedy programming on BBC will be aired for 12 days.
In 1983, 50 corporations controlled most of the American media…
In 1983, 50 corporations controlled most of the American media, including magazines, books, music, news feeds, newspapers, movies, radio and television. By 1992 that number had dropped by half. By 2000, six corporations had ownership of most media, and today five dominate the industry.
90% of media in the US is controlled by 6 major…
90% of media in the US is controlled by 6 major news networks known as “The Big Six.”