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Reports on the winners at the Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards presentation held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California on June 3, 1995. KCAL-TV as station with the most number of awards; Awards per station; Complete list of winners.

Reports on the death of Elizabeth Montgomery at age 57 on May 18, 1995 at her home in Beverly Hills. Statement from her husband Robert Foxworth; Remarks from Ricka Fischer, vice president motion pictures at Walt Disney Television; Remarks from Bob Sertner, longtime friend and producer; Highlights of Elizabeth's career; Pending funeral arrangements.

Reports that ABC and NBC will present newsmagazine coverage of paramilitary groups, which have been linked as a possible root of the April 19, 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. Nielsen ratings of Fox's first news special about the bombing.

Presents remarks made by winners in the 1995 Emmy Awards. Includes Kathy Baker; Ray Walston; Kelsey Grammer; David Hyde Pierce; Chuck Ranberg; Steven Boccho; Jay Leno; Barbra Streisand.

Part IV. Focuses on the changes in WSVN television station's news programming. WSVN's broadcasting of a fatal shooting incident in Miami, Florida; WSVN President's remarks on the unsuccessful deal with CBS; Reasons for overhauling WSVN's programming.

Reports that Regina Miyamoto has left KNBC-TV, Los Angeles, as publicist. Confirmation of resignation from Carole Black, station president and general manager.

Reports that Miramax and Giaronomo Productions received the most number of awards at the 24th annual Key Art Awards for the marketing campaign of the film `Pulp Fiction.' Remarks of film trailer co-producer Giacomo Vieste on the awards.

Announces the appointment of Charles Weber as new chief operating officer of Producers Entertainment Group. Implementation of the company's strategic plan; Career in the entertainment business.

Reports on Los Angeles, California-based KCET-TV's fund-raising program. Television station's budgetary requirements; Forecast on the station's financial shortfall.

Reports on the honoring of Paramount Pictures' Barry London for being the first studio executive to authorize the adoption of the TheaterVision system. Comments from Retinitis Pigmentosa International founder and president Helen Harris on the system; Use of the system for the blinds.

Reports on the television viewership ratings in Los Angeles, California for May 1995. Decline in the television viewership of the trials of former football player O.J. Simpson; Cancellation of the coverage by two local television stations; `The Oprah Winfrey Show' as the top show in the talk show category.

Reports on the presence of women and minorities in Directors Guild of America (DGA)-category jobs. Comparison between the number of days worked by women and ethnic minorities and the entire DGA members; DGA president Gene Reynolds' concerns on the unfair treatment of the talents of women and ethnic minorities.

Reports that the screenwriters Robert Benton, Frank Darabont, and Eric Roth are among the finalist for the 21st annual Humanitas Prize. Criteria for judging winners in the Humanitas Prize; Complete list of finalists.

Reports on the criticism of network executives and broadcast advertisers from participants of a conference titled `Television: Its Impact on Society,' sponsored by the Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors and Eastman Kodak Co. Need for greater responsibility both from sponsors and programmers; Conventional philosophy of programming; Suffering quality of the entertainment industry.

Reports on Beverly Deteresa's lawsuit against ABC Inc. and Anthony Radziwell, producer of the television program `Day One' alleging that the show aired a videotape of Deteresa that is shot without her consent.

Reports on television station KCAL-TV's decision to discontinue its coverage of the trial of O.J. Simpson and add a 3 PM newscast. Decline in KCAL's viewership.

Announces the selection of Linda Bell Blue as executive producer of the syndicated television program `Entertainment Tonight' replacing Jim Van Messel effective July 5, 1995. Blue's career background; Programs produced by Paramount Domestic Television; New position of Van Messel.

Reports on the lawsuit filed by Virginia Silva KCOP-TV officials in Los Angeles, California for allegedly creating an intolerable working environment. Silva's failure to disclose pregnancy at the time of interview.

Reports on the death of talent publicist Mike Mamakos who died of lung cancer at the age of 70. Managing of publicity for movie celebrities including Telly Savalas and Julie Andrews; Career background; Achievements.

Reports on the cancellation of Multimedia Entertainment's late night television talk show `Dennis Prager.' Ratings; Trend in cancellation of talk shows.

Reports on Walt Disney and Touchstone president Dean Valentine's assumption of television animation division president Gary Krisel's responsibilities upon his resignation. Krisel's reason for leaving; Service as adviser to Valentine; Working experience at Walt Disney.

Reports that American Broadcasting Co.'s (ABC) television program `Loving' has been relaunched as `LOV*NYC.' Inclusion of actor Morgan Fairchild in the show; Reasons for the revamping of the program; Other members of the cast.

Reports on Tony Cox's speech before an UCLA panel, urging a ratings system for children's television programs. Need to embrace viewer-discretion technology; Call for advertisers to shy away from sponsoring programs that was rated and could be blocked.

Reports on the eighth annual state of the industry dinner given by the Radio and TV News Association of Southern California. Questions pitched by the audience during panel discussions; Newscasters' ethics as main topic; Media coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial.

Reports on a speech about the future of the television broadcasting industry given by UPN president Lucie Salhany before the American Women in Radio and Television convention. Pay-per-view; Defense of free, over-the-air television; Federal Communications Commission's stance on the technical changes facing the industry.

Reports on the inaugural Blockbuster Entertainment Awards held on June 3, 1995. Jim Carrey as top winner with three awards; Hosts of the awards presentation ceremony; Complete list of winners.

Reports on the significant opportunities presented by online and interactive multimedia for broadcaster, according to speakers at the 1995 American Women in Radio and Television conference. Need for cross-over merchandising in the entertainment industry; Broadcasters' use of the World-Wide Web as means of advertising; Awards presented.

Reports on Mandalay Entertainment chairman Peter Guber and Warner Brothers Co. chairman and co-CEO Terry Semel's interest in taking over the financially strapped California-based hockey team Los Angeles Kings. Backgrounder on the Kings' financial problems.

Reports on the double platinum success of the album `Waitin' on Sundown,' by Brooks and Dunn. Other artists with successful albums.

Reports on California record retailer Philip Hockwald's lawsuit against six major music distributors for conspiracy in fixing prices. Claims against CEMA Distribution, Sony Music Entertainment Inc., Warner Elektra Atlantic Corp., Uni Distribution Corp., Bertelsmann Music Group Inc. and PolyGram Group Distribution Inc.

Reports that Arista Records president and founder Clive Davis has renewed his contract with BMG Entertainment. Compensation; Company statement on the renewal.

Reports on on-line information services offered during the Cannes film festival. World Wide Web sites; Mr. Jenkins Goes to Cannes site; Cannes on Cyber; Palme d'Or site.

Announces the death of Isadore `Friz' Freleng, the pioneering Warner Bros. animator, at 89. Chuck Jones' comments; UCLA Medical Center; Career history; Family; Funeral services.

Reports on `Court TV' founder Steve Brill's criticism of E! Entertainment's decision to cover the O.J. Simpson case. Brill's speech to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Southern California; Brill's call for more responsible programming for television in general; Brill's defense of television coverage of trials.

Announces the presentation of the 1996 Grammy Awards at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium in California. Comments from National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS) president Michael Greene and city mayor Richard Riordan; Speculation on the awards' return to New York City in 1997; Changes in the format of the 1997 show.

Reports on the anti-obscenity bill in Washington state which was vetoed by Democratic Governor Mike Lowry. Inclusion of sound recordings in the scope of the bill; Comments by National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences president Mike Green; Opposition to the bill; Response of legislators following the veto.

Reports on Universal Pictures' and Warner Bros' opening of independent World Wide Web sites for their respective pictures `Casper' and `Batman Forever.' Trend in motion picture marketing on the cyberspace; Services offered; Projections for increase in number of visits or `hits' on the sites.

Reports that Time Warner is seeking investors to buy up to 49% of Warner/Chappell Music. Financial status of Warner/Chappell Music.

Reports on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) reliance on the entertainment industry to streamline its Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. Hostility between scientists and financial groups within NASA; Importance of prioritizing; Flexibility and creative process.

Reports on the appointment of Rainer Siek as president of CBS Enterprises. Siek's responsibilities; Career history; Appointment of Ken Ross as vice president of marketing.

Reports on Los Angeles, California-based independent KTLA-TV's naming of Craig Hume as news director. Performance of the Tribune Broadcasting station during Hume's tenure as acting news director before his appointment; Goals for the company; Career background.

Reports on the hiring of Steve Edwards to anchor the morning show `Good Day L.A.' by KTTV in Los Angeles, California. Program platform; Work experience of Edwards.

Reports that actor Tim Reid's directorial debut `Once Upon a Time, When We Were Colored,' will be screened during the Tim Reid Celebrity Weekend on April 27-30, 1995 in Norfolk, Virginia. Film's release schedule; Reid's background in the entertainment industry.

Reports on the Supreme Court's refusal to shield Secret Service agent James Mottola from the lawsuit filed against him for alleged violation of privacy rights by allowing television to document a search of a New York home. Question on the legal footing of reality-based television programs; Documentation of law enforcement activity.

Announces the postponement of ABC's television series `Buddies' effective April 11, 1995 for a retooling that no longer includes co-star Jim Breuer. Telecast planning; Projects prepared for Breuer by Walt Disney Television.

Reports that ABC Entertainment has been declared by president Ted Harbert as the victor in primetime television viewership for the broadcast season ending April 11, 1995. Statistics; Competitors; Plans to capitalize on ratings advantage.

Reports on Fox network owner Rupert Murdoch's assertion that executive producer Don Hewitt urged him to buy the television program `60 Minute' from CBS Inc. Hewitt's denial of the allegations; Hewitt's allegations that it was Murdoch's idea to consider a bid for the television program.

Reports on Nielsen Media Research's rejection of Spanish-language station KMEX-TV's mixing of data from Nielsen's separate surveys of Latinos and the general televiewing population. Reason cited by Nielsen; Claims made by KMEX justifying their move; ratings calculation release by KMEX; Difference between the Nielsen Station Index (NSI) and the Nielsen Hispanic Station Index (NHSI).

Reports on former O.J. Simpson murder trial juror Jeanette Harris' decision to grant KCAL-TV's `Prime 9 News' an exclusive interview. `Prime News 9' anchor Pat Harvey and Harris as patients of the same dentist; Revelations disclosed by Harris on the program; Escalation of talks about a mistrial in the O.J. Simpson case; Harvey's comments on the issue.

Reports that the Hispanic American television audience in Los Angeles, California is being underrepresented by Nielsen Media Services' Nielsen Station Index. Television viewing patterns of the Hispanic American households.