What do we mean by the public interest? Some say the public interest is merely what interests the public. I disagree. — Newton N. Minow Copy Share Image
In Germany, under the law everything is prohibited except that which is permitted. In France, under the law everything is permitted except that which… — Newton N. Minow Copy Share Image
What do we mean by the public interest? Some say the public interest is merely what interests the public. I disagree. — Newton N. Minow Copy Share Image
Children will watch anything, and when a broadcaster uses crime and violence and other shoddy devices to monopolize a child's attention, it's worse than… — Newton N. Minow Copy Share Image
We need imagination in programming, not sterility; creativity, not imitation; experimentation, not conformity; excellence, not mediocrity. Television is filled with creative, imaginative people. You… — Newton N. Minow Copy Share Image
I invite you to sit down in front of your television set when your station goes on the air . . . and keep… — Newton N. Minow Copy Share Image
We've gotten to the point where everybody's got a right and nobody's got a responsibility. — Newton N. Minow Copy Share Image
When television is good, nothing - not the theater, not the magazines or newspapers - nothing is better. But when television is bad, nothing… — Newton N. Minow Copy Share Image
