Conference kaosws::canada

572.0. "new CBC TV initiative" by VAOU09::BOTMAN (pieter) Wed May 20 1992 22:14

    The CBC has recently announced a bold new initiative (where have we
    heard that before).  I don't recall all of the ramifications or
    specific changes, but they are with respect to prime time programming
    on TV, and news and public affairs programming.
    
    o The national and journal will be moved to 9 pm
    o local news at 11 pm will be eliminated
    o the local news package at 6 pm will be moved to 5:30 and expanded
    o the 7-9 slot will concentrate on family prime time stuff
    o the 10-12 pm slot will feature innovative programming, although I'm
        not certain of what they said with respect to this
    
    
    This is to take effect in the fall, I believe.
    
    My personal reaction, without having all the info concerning the
    late slot, is favorable - the national and journal should be earlier,
    and anyone who can't watch it that early can tape it or watch it on
    newsworld later in the evening.  I also think that if the late slot
    really is innovative (ie doesn't simply resell american prime time
    shows) there is a chance that the CBC will offer something worthwhile
    there.
    
    ANy other comments or enlightened opinions?
    
    pieter