I don't expect to win every battle but I think Fred Pierce has enough respect for me that I can go fight my battles and win my share.
Roone ArledgeIn the past ABC has made half-hearted efforts or, worse, cosmetic efforts, to do something about news and I wasn't certain about what their real aim was - nor am I now.
Roone ArledgeTelevision is a powerful medium that has to be used for something better than sitcoms and police shows. On the other hand, if you don't recognize the forces that play on what people watch and what they don't then you're a fool and you should be in a different business.
Roone Arledge