Focuses on how new telecommunications technologies are replacing older technologies and, in the process, creating new business opportunities for those prepared to access them. (Author/GC)

Contends that the effect of television can best be understood as part of the overall attempts by social scientists to understand the effects of the mass media. Argues that symbolic interactionism is the most viable theory for bringing together the pure and the applied aspects of this issue. (LLL)

Sampled 106 children's television cartoons to determine the nature and extent of material on aging. Results indicated that although old age is not a dominant theme, the topic is typically framed in negative terms with a potential to reinforce dominant cultural stereotypes. (JAC)

Examined 136 recent television ads to analyze the treatment of older persons. Results showed a significant absence of the elderly in television commercials. Suggests that educators must become assertive in helping both the older person and advertisers portray older people more positively and realistically. (JAC)

This 41-item annotated bibliography concentrates on literature sources on cable television currently published (periodicals) or generally published during past three years (books) noting publisher information and coverage. Selected journal articles, including several pre-1980 citations, are included without annotations. (EJS)

A proposal for external agencies to handle media planning and design. (Author)

Discusses the effect of cable television on open air broadcasting and on the education process. (JY)

A brief discussion of how satellites can provide instructional television with both breadth and specificity. (Author)

An interview with Alan Hancock, in which the uses and potential of educational television is discussed. (HB)

The closed circuit television distribution system operated by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation Nuclear Center Library is described. This presentation shows how video is used and transmitted by the library to groups in size from a single viewer to hundreds at various locations throughout the nuclear center. (4 references) (Author)

This article describes some family images and approaches to problems found in some of television's daytime soap operas'' and raises the question of whether viewers would choose to follow fantasy each day if given other options. (Author)

A brief consideration of radio-television curriculum which states that students should be prepared for leadership in the industry rather than craft skills. (HB)