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From: stadlin@hou2h.UUCP (Art Stadlin)
Newsgroups: net.video
Subject: Re: Public Access TV
Message-ID: <931@hou2h.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 22-May-85 19:25:32 EDT
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Posted: Wed May 22 19:25:32 1985
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> What's the story on Public Access channels on cable? 
> And, is anything interesting going on on these channels?
> 
> Keith Doyle
> #  {ucbvax,ihnp4,decvax}!trwrb!cadovax!keithd
> 
The cable TV company serving our area provides one "local" channel
where they cablecast local events such as auto races, parades,
5-mile runs, etc.   They do a good job and I am happy with their efforts.

BUT... Here's what I would like to see on the local channel when
the regular programming is over:

Mount a camera and microphone on a utility pole high enough to be out
of reach.  Then feed the audio and video signal onto the cable channel.
The utility pole chosen should be in an area with lots of pedestrian
traffic.  Then there would always be something to watch.  This camera
would also provide the ultimate "public access."   Anyone who wanted
to could "perform" for the audience.  Citizens could make impromptu
speeches, state opinions, sing a song, or whatever.  Everyone could have
an opportunity to be on TV!
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