Deck 4: The Furious 40s: War and Recovery--Full of Sound and Fury, Signifying...Transition to TV

Question 1

In 1940, FM underwent which of the following developments?

A) the FCC established new rules for FM
B) an FM broadcasters association lobbied for more spectrum space
C) FM was authorized for TV sound.
D) all of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which radio network took the lead in war coverage from Europe, featuring Edward R. Murrow, Eric Sevareid, Howard K. Smith, Robert Trout and Charles Collingwood?

A) NBC
B) MBS
C) CBS
D) ABC

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What major event in December 1941 caused all the major networks to cut in to their regular programming with news?

A) The crash of the Hindenburg
B) The sinking of the Titanic
C) The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
D) Those danged Martians

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In early 1941, an FCC report on monopolies determined that:

A) NBC's owning of two networks constituted an unacceptable monopoly.
B) a merger of CBS with NBC would be approved.
C) CBS would have to give up either its Red or Blue network.
D) Mutual would be forced to merge with one of the other networks.

Question 5

In 1943, a new network, which became ABC, was created from which existing network?

A) NBC's Red network
B) MBS
C) CBS
D) NBC's Blue Network

Question 6

The "Mayflower ruling" stated what policy?

A) Radio stations could not play records and pretend that it was live.
B) Radio stations were encouraged to air editorials
C) Radio stations were not permitted to broadcast pro-war programming.
D) Radio Stations were forbidden to editorialize.

Question 7

In 1942, the war effort was aided by an new agency, the:

A) NAB
B) OWI
C) FBI
D) Office of War censorship

Question 8

The Defense Communications Board took what measures affecting the manufacture and sales of radio and TV receivers?

A) Encouraged the increase of manufacture.
B) Ordered the distribution of free radio and TV sets.
C) Ordered the cessation of all manufacture.
D) Created Armed Forces Radio for the troops overseas.

Question 9

The American Federation of Musicians took what action regarding music played on the radio?

A) Called a strike, forbidding AFM members from making recordings .
B) Forbade AFM members from playing live on the radio.
C) Forced the Draft Board to issue exemptions for musicians.
D) Agreed not to demand fees for AFM members.

Question 10

In 1943, the congressional "Cox" committee took what action?

A) Nationalized the broadcasting industry to aid the war effort.
B) Accused the FCC of being unpatriotic, aiding subversives, and corruption.
C) Accused the radio networks of being unpatriotic, aiding subversives, and corruption.
D) Forced NBC to sell its Blue network.

Question 11

What new technologies were developed as a result of the war?

A) Radar
B) Recording on wire and tape
C) Miniaturized equipment
D) All of the above

Question 12

In 1944. what kind of programming dominated radio?

A) Music
B) News
C) Drama
D) Comedy

Question 13

In 1944, the FCC relocated FM frequencies to the present range of 88 to 108 MHz; this had what effect?

A) It made all existing Fm receivers obsolete.
B) It was more technically desirable.
C) It interfered with TV frequencies.
D) It gave FM fewer channels.

Question 14

Following the surrender of Japan, President Roosevelt made a victory speech on all the major networks on August 9th.

Question 15

The first magnetic tape recorder was built by:

A) Americans
B) Nazi Germany
C) the Japanese
D) None of the above

Question 16

In 1946, the FCC's "Blue Book" covered regulations regarding:

A) TV channel allocations
B) FM frequencies
C) public service responsibilities
D) AFM "platter turners"

Question 17

In 1946, 63% of the public primarily got their news from which source: ________________

Question 18

Which popular entertainer brought about improvements in tape technology by pre- recording his radio show?

A) Red Skelton
B) Bob Hope
C) Bing Crosby
D) Jack Benny

Question 19

In 1948. there were ____channels available for TV in the VHF band. __________________

Question 20

In 1949, the "Mayflower" decision was reversed, which had what effect?

A) Stations could editorialize
B) TV stations could run quiz shows
C) Radio shows like the Lone Ranger could be shown on TV
D) Color TV transmissions were authorized.