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Offers news and views on what is happening in golf. Information on several golf tournaments; Impact of announced acquisition of GolfWeb by CBS Sportsline; Trial involving golfer Casey Martin.

The article reports on the controversy regarding the videotape aired by CBS Corp. that contained the arrest of General Motor's John Z. De Lorean for possessing illegal drugs. De Lorean was arrested in a hotel room in Los Angeles, California, after his deal with drug traffickers for a 24 million dollars worth of cocaine. The CBS's airing of a videotape from the incident allegedly jeopardizing De Lorean's right to a fair trial.

The article compares the success of Murdoch Magazines over CBS Inc. Accordingly, the employees of CBS Inc. felt more stable with their company because of its aggresiveness, which is in contrast with Murdoch Magazines. However, after two years, Murdoch seemed to overtake CBS because its advertising pages are up an impressive 15 percent at the trade magazines while its advertisement revenues have risen by 35 percent and more. CBS, on the other hand, has been allegedly in the state of turmoil.

The article discusses the internal auditing function of protecting businesses from fraud. CBS Inc. developed an internal audit technique that reviews the company's internal control systems and recommends methods for detecting and preventing fraud. To protect the company's assets, CBS increased the size of its audit department from eleven to about 40 professionals over a period of two and a half years. CBS vice president-general auditor comments on the work performed by his audit department and the work of traditional internal auditors.

The article reports that the appointment of Laurence Tisch as CBS Inc. acting chief executive officer and William S. Paley as acting chairman gives the troubled company a temporary reprieve from takeover speculation. The company's problems increase a selection committee's difficulties in finding a chief executive officer. Problems include a decline in operating profits in 1985 and television programs that are showing signs of age.

The article reports on the plans of Robert C. Wright as president of General Electric Credit Corp. Wright is expected to succeed Grant Tinker as chairman of National Broadcasting Co. Some fears that the appointment of Wright may signal a wave of cost-cutting measures similar to CBS Inc. and American Broadcasting Co.

The article reports that independent filmmaker James R. Donaldson has convinced CBS Inc. and Walter Cronkite to support his television advertisements promoting the 1987 America's Cup sailing competition. The ads titled "The Cronkite America's Cup Report" will be aired at halftime during the National Football League games. INSET: AT THE RACES, THE KEEL IS STILL THE THING.

The article comments on the refusal of CBS Inc. Chairman Thomas H. Wyman to accept the purchase bid of Denver oilman Marvin Davis for the company. The offer of Davis was rejected by Wyman even before the board of directors learned of it. Davis also vowed to retain the current management when his bid is accepted.

The article reports on the joint venture of IBM, Sears and CBS Inc. to develop a nationwide commercial videotex service for households with personal and home computers. Gartner Group vice president Douglas A. Cayne explains that videotex has failed because trials have been geographically limited. The article describes the specific expertise each company brings to the venture, including CBS' development and marketing of information and entertainment program.

The article offers information on the financial condition of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc./United Artists Corp. It states that earlier the company was in 675 million dollars debt, but now its net income is 41.8 million dollars on revenue of 723 million dollars. It states that the company has issued 400 million dollars of senior subordinated notes and warrants at 10 percent interest, created a new company, and sold its music publishing division to CBS Corp. for 68 million dollars.

The article discusses the stock price rise of CBS Corp. despite the company reporting its eighth straight quarterly decline in income from continuing operations. Market experts have observed the willingness of CBS chairman Thomas H. Wyman to look after unprofitable and costly operations quickly. According to analyst Susan Watson, CBS has lowered its breakeven point so that a small increase in revenue will result into relatively larger increase in profits.

The article offers information on the efforts being made by the television networks in the U.S. to win back syndication rights worth 700 million dollars a year. It mentions that in 1970, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulation prohibited the Big Three networks, CBS Corp., National Broadcasting Co. Inc. (NBC), and American Broadcasting Co. (ABC). It informs that FCC is investigating the issue and also heard public oral presentations.

The article discusses the accomplishments of Marvin Davis as owner of 20th Century-Fox Film Corp. since 1981. Davis entered into a joint venture with CBS Inc., which allows his company to develop several cable channels. He formed a partnership with American Television & Communications' former chairman Monroe M. Rifkin, which could result to the ownership of cable systems. The problems that affected Davis' strategy for managing the movie company are also detailed.

The article focuses on the success of television producer Norman Lear. It states that the sitcom "Sanford and Son" produced by Lear in the U.S. in January 1972 was included at the top ten rated programs, followed by the release of "Maude" in September 1972 which features a liberal protagonist who taught an imprecation among a country's housewives. Lear says that the parody soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman" (MH II), that was released in January 1976 and syndicated to about 100 television networks, is usually aired late at night. It mentions that Lear plans to produce a television show featuring Nancy Walker in a role of a Hollywood agent, and "All's Fair" for Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) Corp. in September 1976.

The article focuses on the management training programs started by the CBS School for Management, established by president of CBS Corp. John D. Backe, for solving various problems in the management of CBS. It mentions the efforts of Backe in establishing the school, and offers information on the common internal training program, the General Management Program (GMP), for high-level managers, and the Professional Management Program (PMP) for entry-level managers, which uses computer simulations.

The article profiles Thomas H. Wyman, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of CBS Inc. He graduated at Amherst College with a bachelor of arts degree. He worked as vice-chairman of Pillsbury Co. before CBS chairman William S. Paley selected him to succeed former CBS president John D. Backe. Wyman's managerial abilities, achievements in business, and his sense of social responsibility are highlighted in this article.

This article explains that decision by Zenith Radio Corp. and CBS Inc. to adopt the capacitance method for videodisk developed by RCA Corp. is a victory for RCA's standards battle for videodisk. Zenith Radio is a rival of RCA Corp. making decision to adopt the capacitance method a boost for RCA. It is widely believed that videodisk will be next growth factor for the television industry.

The article discusses the strong earnings of U.S. corporations in the second quarter of 1979. It cites that the increases are dubious as these may be distorted by inflation-related inventory profits. It presents the figures in industries with strong profits including paper, computer manufacturing, and pharmaceutical companies. It mentions companies with difficulties in earnings such as CBS, Certain-Teed and Pabst Brewing.

The article reports on the concerted effort of ABC-TV to woo affiliate television stations of other networks in the U.S. It notes that the soaring ratings of ABC-TV, the subsidiary of American Broadcasting Cos., in prime time and resultant profits made it to strongly compete with the other networks such as CBS and National Broadcasting Corp. It also informs that the company's president James E. Duffy made it clear that they aim to both lengthen the network and the quality of the stations.

The article focuses on the struggle of CBS Inc. for media supremacy in the U.S. In 1987, Laurence A. Tisch, chief executive officer of CBS, had cut the news budget by 10 percent and fired more than 230 staffers. Tisch planned to boost the media coverage by spending more on news. However, sales in 1987 had fallen 1.6 percent to $2,76 billion. Tisch readily concedes for the business failure and analyst are skeptical that he will sit on the $3 billion he raised in selling CBS.

An interview with Tim Nollen, a senior analyst at investment banking company Macquarie Group Ltd., is presented. Topics discussed include the factors driving the television (TV) advertising market growth, Nollen's outlook for big companies such as Discovery Communications Inc. and CBS Corp. and the merger and acquisition (M&A) activities that could disrupt the U.S. mass media industry.

The article reports on the dismissal of James Thomas Aubrey Jr., president of CBS Corp.-television (TV) in the U.S. It mentions that Aubrey has big sponsors for CBS but due to a weak rating, the company experienced hardships. It notes that the company has summoned Aubrey and replaced him with John Schneider.

The article reports on issues regarding political favoritism of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson towards National Broadcasting Co. Inc. correspondent Nancy Dickerson. It states that Dickerson has been a family friend to Johnson since she covered his presidential nomination attempts in 1960 and the President has been affectionate to Dickerson since then. It mentions that the President's act had rattled CBS Corp. White House correspondent Dan Rather.

The article discusses significant developments in the U.S. communication industry in 1967. Broadcasters and publishers were affected by lower advertising revenues and by their efforts at diversification while most gains experienced by movie companies came from selling old movies to television rather than new ones to movie companies. Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) reported a 27 percent decline in profits for the first three months due to a decline in advertising revenues.

The article reports on national advertising costs for the fall 1956 television (TV) season in the U.S. According to Printers' Ink-McCann-Erickson preliminary estimates, the total TV bill for time and talent in 1956 will reach 1.2 billion U.S. dollars. It mentions that the CBS drama show "Playhouse 90" will be sponsored in half-hour segments. The popularity of quiz shows to attract more audiences to networks is mentioned. The decision of networks to schedule feature films at hours that do not conflict with network shows is discussed.

The article reports the charges of Ohioan Senator John W. Bricker against Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) and National Broadcasting Co. Inc. (NBC) in May 1956. The networks, allegedly, had gained "an unprecedented stranglehold of the television industry" with their 1954 figures, such as gross revenue, net income, and return on investment. It states that NBC officials will study the charges first, while Frank Stanton, president of CBS, calls the allegations as "utterly without foundation."

The article discusses the confrontation between the Pentagon and CBS Corp. over CBS's documentary film over the Pentagon. It is alleged that the edited film disparage the Pentagon's publicity effort. F. Edward Hebert, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, filed an official complaint with the U.S. Federal Communications Committee. Newspaper "Washington Post" has praised the import of the documentary but published two editorials challenging the film's production techniques and accuracy.

The article offers information on the role of British Prime Minister Lord Frederick North, being played by actor Peter Ustinov in a documentary project of CBS Corp. It states that the title of the documentary is "The American Revolution: 1770-1783,". It also states that the documentary will have many interviews of the prime minister. It mentions that Ustinov answered spontaneously and confidently while shooting for the interviews.

The article offers information on the 50 uninterrupted minutes instrumental recital show produced by CBS Corp. featuring pianist Vladimir Horowitz, which will be aired Sunday night in September 1968. It notes that the show will have no documentary script, no wavering camera angles, and has no special settings. It mentions that the pianist was convinced by an old friend Howard Taubman, who acted as executive producer.

The article reports on the television coverage of the Republican Convention that was held in the U.S. in August 1968. The National Broadcasting Co. Inc. (NBC) has employed a hard-news approach by focusing on the shifting of votes between Richard Nixon and his opponents, while CBS Corp. has covered voting trends offscreen. Moreover, American Broadcasting Co. (ABC) has decided to provide viewers with a nightly 90-minute wrap-up of the proceedings.

The article focuses on inclusion of controversial comments in television conversation shows in the U.S. William Tankersley of CBS Corp. states that some voice to what is going on in the world is provided by television. The news format at American Broadcasting Co. (ABC) has been revamped to make room for more discussion and debate.

The article focuses on voice actor Alexander Scourby in the U.S. It mentions that he provides voice services for several companies such as Johnson & Johnson, Eastern AirLines Inc. and CBS Corp. Chandler Warren, boss for the Young & Rubicam Inc. advertising agency, says that Scourby's voice is so distinguished, mellifluous and melodic which makes people stop and listen to him. Scourby only spends 90 days a year for commercial tapings and the rest, he records for the blind.

The article presents the author's perspective regarding the Christmas season television programming in the U.S. The author underlines that television networks, National Broadcasting Company(NBC) and CBS Corp., are showing reruns of series and movies. According to the author, the networks are avoiding the effort and costs of a new series. Furthermore, the author offers his thoughts on several programs including, Conversation with the President, Flanders and Swann, and Cold Blood.

The article looks at the rivalry between CBS and NBC over the television (TV) coverage of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in London, England in 1953. The TV networks have created their own command post in London for the shooting. The cost of the coverage is almost 500,000 U.S. dollars. General Motors and Willys-Overland have pledged to financially support NBC and CBS, respectively.

The article features the radio program "Gunsmoke," produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, available every Saturday night at CBS radio station. Described as intelligently conceived and produced for audience with high intellect, it revolves on the character of U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon in Dodge City, Kansas. The efforts of its scriptwriters to maintain the authenticity of the show are also noted.

The article reports on the television (TV) coverage by the U.S.' three biggest networks, namely, the American Broadcasting Co. (ABC), Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) and the National Broadcasting Co. (NBC), on the Republican party National Convention in mid-July 1952. Among the personalities who were caught on camera include Douglas MacArthur, Robert "Bob" Taft and Dwight "Ike" Eisenhower. It claims that the CBS' Walter Cronkite provided the best comments and information on the event.

The article reports on the successful heart surgery conducted on patient Richard Russell, which was televised from an operating room at Los Angeles County Hospital in California. The surgical operation was conducted by surgeon John C. Jones and was watched by the patient's parents and fiance on colored television. The operation was aired through transcontinental CBS relays.

The article reports that U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has received a petition from Columbia Broadcasting System Corp. (CBS) for the adoption of standards for commercial color television in the ultrahigh frequencies.

The article reports on the refusal of the National Broadcasting Co. (NBC) and the Columbia Broadcasting Co. (CBS) to sell time on managed and owned stations to the Cooperative League of America. It reveals that the league's recorded program "Let's Get Together, Neighbor" failed to go on the air on October 11, 1942 as scheduled. The article reports on the plan of the league's Washington representative John Corson to file a complaint against NBC and CBS.

The article discusses the success of the investigation made by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on network programming. It states that the investigation was made in the middle of American Broadcasting Co., CBS Corp., and National Broadcasting Co. Inc. (NBC) which are the biggest television companies. The article also discusses the influence of advertising.

The article reports on the U.S. network television conditions for the 1960-61 season. It states that the season was the worst in the 13-year history reflecting defections, dismay, and dismissals as CBS Corp lost its News Division President Sig Mickelson, American Broadcasting Co. (ABC) dismissed veteran newscaster John Daly, and writer-producer Robert Alan Aurthur quit television. Moreover, it mentions television shows including "The Untouchables," "Cain's 100," and "The Defenders."

The article focuses on 47-year old comedian Richard Bernard Skelton, commonly called Red Skelton to friends and fans. It notes that Skelton renders comedy acts night after night in clubs and week after week on television including a live weekly program "The Red Skelton Show" on CBS Corp. network. It reveals that Skelton has a troubled life which has given him the sensitivity that makes him a great comedian.