The fin-syn rules, short for Financial Interest and Syndication Rules, were implemented by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prevent major television networks from owning the entertainment content they aired, especially in prime time. This was intended to encourage diversity in programming and allow independent producers a fair chance to have their shows aired.

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The Fin-Syn Rules

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The fin-syn rules

A) prohibited the radio industry from developing television as a new medium
B) prohibited the use of profanity on live television programs
C) prohibited TV networks from owning most of the entertainment programs they aired
D) prohibited radio and television news operations from operating together

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