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Can A Radio/TV Program Charge For Audience Tickets?

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Casablanca

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I thought there was some FCC Regulation that licensed radio or television station were not allowed to charge admission to see their broadcast programs. For example, the Letterman and Leno shows are free although there is a waiting list. Still, no charge.
Anyone know how this started? Thanks !
 
No, just going to The Big Apple for a more reasoned and intelligent response than one gets on the Boston board. Just proves how insecure and provincial Boston still is. Hey, they still think New Yorkers give a hoot about the Red Sox.... ;)

KJCB said:
Or, see the Boston board and save yourself the trouble. Good for some laughs too.

When Mommy says no, try Daddy...
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Oprah is a syndicated program and not one originated by a network like Letterman or Leno.

Al Johnson said:
The Opry charges for tickets.
So does PHC.
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Casablanca said:
Oprah is a syndicated program and not one originated by a network like Letterman or Leno.

Al Johnson said:
The Opry charges for tickets.
So does PHC.
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Dear Casablanca,

What is Rick putting in the drinks?

I said Opry, not Oprah. As in Grand Ol' Opry, a live radio program from clear channel 650, WSM in Nashville, TN.

To avoid further confusion, PHC is a Prairie Home Companion, also a live radio program carried on public radio stations from American Public Media.

Both charge for tickets.
 
All rules regarding broadcast operations are in part 73 of the Federal Code Of Regulations.

There is no rule prohibiting a radio station, or a television station from charging for tickets to a broadcast.

Most do not, since you can see or hear the program live (or live to tape) for free over the air. But, a program such as the "Grand Ole Opry" in Nashville is an event with many stars in attendance...and, is a part of 20th century American history, (like country or hate it, the Opry is a piece of Americana) so I can understand why it would charge for tickets.
 
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