Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Because of the free speech tradition embodied in the First Amendment, the Federal Communications
Commission has no authority to regulate or even comment on what some claim are indecent
performances on broadcast television or radio.
2. In the early days of TV, The Ed Sullivan Show was the most important U.S. variety show to break new
acts such as Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
3. Variety broadcasts and amateur talent shows were important sources of TV programming in the
1950s.
4. Awards shows are increasing on TV and represent platforms for music performances.
5. Despite audience fragmentation by cable TV networks, over-the-air broadcast TV is still considered a
powerful force on the TV landscape.

1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. True