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[[underlined]] QUESTIONS [[/underlined]]

1.  Is the Smithsonian responding to the "communications revolution?"

2.  What are the Smithsonian's needs at the present time to move ahead properly in this area of changing communications technology?

3.  What general Smithsonian programs covering new communications technology are underway?

4.  What is the interest of the Smithsonian Institution in the field of prime-time network television?

5.  What experience does the Institution have in mass electronic communications?

6.  Why should the Smithsonian enter into a contract for a prime-time commercial television series at this time?

7.  How did the Smithsonian choose the David L. Wolper organization as the possible producer?

8.  What does the Wolper contract propose?

9.  What about residual rights?

10. Why should the Smithsonian agree to the grant of some exclusive rights requested by Wolper?

11. Is there a precedent for the allocation of such "exclusivity" rights by the Smithsonian?

12. What is the present status of the proposed Wolper contract?

13. Will the Smithsonian have any control over the selection of the sponsor of the proposed commercial television network series?

14. What staffing needs are required for the Smithsonian to respond properly to the proposed Wolper contract?

15. Will all of the Smithsonian bureaus participate in the series?

16. Are any difficulties foreseen in the execution of the proposed commercial television contract?

17. What is lacking in the television image of Smithsonian resources and activities?

18. What will the Smithsonian gain from such a national commercial television activity?