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television documentary productions. One staff member would be required to monitor the activities of the producers and his programs and another would be required to assist in researching subjects and information for programs that might be developed under the contract. These additional staff members would minimize the burden to the Institution in terms of staff time commitments. They also would seek to assure accuracy, authenticity and good taste in the programs. Secretary Ripley has proposed that these staff additions be compensated from the royalties which will accrue under the Wolper contract. Over the longer range, it would be our hope that the responsibilities of these staff members would be broadened as they gained a deeper understanding of the Institution and its mission. They would be assigned to the Smithsonian's Office of Public Affairs.

15. [[underlined]] Question: Will all of the Smithsonian bureaus participate in the series? [[/underlined]]

[[underlined]] Answer: [[/underlined]] It is our intent to assure ourselves that the television series will cover the academic disciplines of primary interest to the Smithsonian--art, history and the sciences. Mr. Euell has held briefing sessions for representatives of the various Smithsonian bureaus on two occasions and there was eloquent enthusiasm for the prospect of the Smithsonian becoming more visible on television.

16. [[underlined]] Question: Are any difficulties foreseen in the execution of the proposed commercial television contract? [[/underlined]]

[[underlined]] Answer: [[/underlined]] Yes, there may be problem, as there always are in an experimental venture. Though the Smithsonian has participated in television before, a contract with an independent producer which would bring a financial return will be a new experience. It would require the same continued vigilance as before, by the Institution's legal and business staffs to enforce the contract and also require constant monitoring to assure that the producer provides a satisfactory creative, informational and artistic content in the programs. The Smithsonian staff is aware of these risks, and measures