The second area of concern is the slow start to digital program development. The construction deadlines for broadcast stations will not mean much without more programming than has been announced so far. The dearth of programming is a real problem. Again, this is an area where our best solutions will be industry-based solutions. I applaud public broadcasting for boldly embracing the new technology with innovative products.
Commercial television can do the same.
The fall season is just five short months away. On this part of our periodic review, I think we need immediate improvement. The CBS football games, the ABC movies, and wonderful PBS programs on Frank Lloyd Wright and Van Gogh are great, and I don't want to downplay their significance. I know broadcasters are extremely concerned about their ability to gain cable carriage. The Commission is expected to act on this and other related matters later this year.