Question

minow’s speech to national association of
why is the speaker critical of television broadcasters?
a he feels that this is the television age.
b he feels that too many people at the fcc are wearing more than one hat.
c he feels that they have a responsibility to provide quality programming, but they are not doing so.
d he feels there should be more time devoted to commercials in order to generate more money in the industry.
minow (1925 - ) was appointed by president john kennedy as of the federal communications commission, the agency for regulating the use of the public airwaves. on may 9, 1961, to 2,000 members of the national association of broadcasters them that the daily fare on television was “a vast wasteland.”
indictment of commercial television launched a national debate quality of programming. after minow’s speech, the television critic new york times wrote: “tonight some broadcasters were trying to ingratiating for mr. minow’s attitude. in this matter the viewer can be a little helpful: mr. minow has been watching television.”
it is also the television age. and just as history will decide whether the
weapons would implement the alarm to destroy the world or rebuild it
so will history decide whether today’s broadcasters
their powerful voice to enrich the people or to deceive them.

Explanation:

Newton Minow criticized broadcasters, calling TV a "vast wasteland," arguing they had a duty to offer quality programming but failed to do so. Other options are incorrect: A is irrelevant to his criticism, B is not mentioned, and D contradicts his stance (he did not push for more commercials).

Answer:

C. He feels that they have a responsibility to provide quality programming, but they are not doing so.