"http://HireMe.geek.nz/" wrote in message ...
Will the US CBS Network loose its broadcasting license over the Dan Rather
row?

Are you kidding?

Within these hallowed halls, http://HireMe.geek.nz/ of
added the following to the collective
conscience:
Will the US CBS Network loose its broadcasting license over the Dan
Rather row?

I don't think CBS would loose their license, but they'll have hell to pay
from parent company Viacom. I'm hoping they get spanked royally by

1) removing the CBS network
2) move UPN to CBS affiliates (making them UPN affiliates) folding the
programming from CBS into the new UPN
3) former UPN stations run first-run syndicated programming from Viacom*

*Star Trek - The Next Generation from Paramount existed in first-run
syndication and got good numbers

But that's just IMHO, YMMV. ;-)

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Will the US CBS Network loose its broadcasting license over the Dan Rather
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What row?

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"http://HireMe.geek.nz/" wrote in message
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Will the US CBS Network loose its broadcasting license over the Dan Rather
row?


On what basis would thier license be revoked? If getting the facts wrong in
a news story where an offense (which it's not), I think every network in the
world would be found guilty at one time or another. Should the networks
which broadcast the Swift Boat Veteran's lies and fabrications be found
guilty?

http://HireMe.geek.nz/ wrote:
Will the US CBS Network loose its broadcasting license over the Dan Rather
row?

It doesn't have a license to lose. Networks don't require licenses in
the U.S..

The stations that air CBS network programs do require licenses and are
subject to sanction. Some of these stations are owned by the CBS
network - the majority aren't.

It's highly unlikely any of the stations will be sanctioned either.
There's no evidence CBS knew the documents were fake before they were
aired - indeed, there is evidence that they *weren't* fake - and even if
they knew the documents were fake that hasn't been grounds for FCC
sanction in the past.

--
Doug Smith W9WI
Pleasant View (Nashville), TN EM66
http://www.w9wi.com

There's no realistic way this would affect their broadcasting license, only
their reputation.


"http://HireMe.geek.nz/" wrote in message
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Will the US CBS Network loose its broadcasting license over the Dan Rather
row?

For what? All they admitted to was making a mistake. They apologized
for that. So in today's Politically correct, all you have to do is say
you're sorry world, everyone will forget in a week or so.
Clay
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Will the US CBS Network loose its broadcasting license over the Dan
Rather
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On 21 Sep 2004 02:43:12 GMT, "Badger"
wrote:

For what? All they admitted to was making a mistake. They apologized
for that. So in today's Politically correct, all you have to do is say
you're sorry world, everyone will forget in a week or so.

Even if you don't say you're sorry everyone will forget in a week or
so.

Rich

Will the US CBS Network loose its broadcasting license over the Dan Rather
row?


No.

Networks are not licensed. Only individual stations are.

CBS's claim that it was duped will be accepted by all except (1) right-wing
fanatics and (2) those who value the truth above politics, and life will go on
as usual.

GH

Life is going to be hell for Viacom for the next 4 years if Bush is
reelected. It just goes to show... that if you're going to attack the king,
you'd better make sure to kill him.

-Steve



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