A fortnightly programme about the media in society
Nicholas Johnson of the Federal Communications Commission discusses the state of broadcasting in America with Michael Peacock
' Currently the citizen's best friend in Washington ' is how J. K. Galbraith described the 38-year-old Texas lawyer Nicholas Johnson in commenting on his book How to Talk Back to Your Television Set.
In tonight's interview he examines his achievements and setbacks in his crusade to improve the quality of American broadcasting and discusses. among other things, the future of public service broadcasting and cable television. followed by an interlude