Re: NBC sweetheart deal in SF Bay

["Chris Beckwith" <beckwith@ime.net>]

"Garrett Wollman" <wollman@khavrinen.lcs.mit.edu> wrote:

> Yes, largely because public TV stations have always had to pay for
> their programming.  Their economics doesn't change a whit.

What I was getting at was, I think developments like the NBC/Granite deal will
dramatically escalate the cost of procuring outside programming for *all*
stations, not just commercial outlets.  The proliferation of specialized cable
TV channels and resultant 'bidding up' of formerly exclusive public TV
properties has already had a significant impact on the bottom line.  I hear
that whine non-stop during every pledge drive.

Take care,
Chris