Comcast-NBC merger approved by FCC - Jan. 18, 2011
Image by Getty Images via @daylife Comcast-NBC merger approved by FCC - Jan. 18, 2011 : "'After a thorough review, we have adopted strong and fair merger conditions to ensure this transaction serves the public interest,' FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said in a statement." Nelson Chaney : All I know is that this violates every canon of respectable broadcasting. Frank Hackett : We're not a respectable network. We're a whorehouse network, and we have to take whatever we can get. Nelson Chaney : Well, I don't want any part of it. I don't fancy myself the president of a whorehouse. Frank Hackett : That's very commendable of you, Nelson. Now sit down. Your indignation is duly noted; you can always resign tomorrow. ahhh. . . . still brings tears to mine eyes. :-0 .. .ero . Related articles "Comcast-NBC Deal: Whats Next?" and related posts (econolog.net) FCC approves Comcast's purchase of NBC, Justice Department...